Navodana Rodrigo
Lecturer
School of Architecture and Civil Engineering
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.
Navodana is a lecturer at the University of Adelaide. She has obtained a BSc first-class honours degree in Quantity Surveying from University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. After graduation, she rendered her service to University of Moratuwa as a lecturer before the commencement of her PhD at Western Sydney University. Navodana is a recipient of the ‘3MT People’s Choice Award 2021’, ‘Award for Excellence on Higher Degree Research Study (2020)’, ‘Green Thinkerz Young Researcher Award 2019’ at the IRSD 2020, and a Joint Winner of the CIB c4SMC Collective Sensemaking Research Competition 2020 organised by the CIB Student Chapter of Western Sydney University and Centre for Smart Modern Construction.
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Appointments
Date Position Institution name 2022 - ongoing Lecturer University of Adelaide 2018 - 2021 Casual Academic Western Sydney University 2016 - 2018 Temporary Lecturer University of Moratuwa -
Awards and Achievements
Date Type Title Institution Name Country Amount 2022 Research Award CIB Doctoral Research Award 2022 CIB Canada €1,500 2021 Research Award Award for Excellence on Higher Degree Research Study (2020) Western Sydney University Australia - 2021 Award 3MT People’s Choice Award 2021 Western Sydney University Australia - 2020 Award Joint Winner of the CIB c4SMC Collective Sensemaking Research Competition 2020 CIB Student Chapter of Western Sydney University and Centre for Smart Modern Construction Australia - 2020 Research Award Green Thinkerz Young Researcher Award 2019 4th International Convention on Interdisciplinary Research for Sustainable Development (IRSD-2020) India - -
Language Competencies
Language Competency English Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review Sinhala; Sinhalese Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review -
Education
Date Institution name Country Title 2018 - 2022 Western Sydney University Australia PhD in Engineering 2011 - 2016 University of Moratuwa Sri Lanka BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying -
Research Interests
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Journals
Year Citation 2024 Jayamaha, B. H. V. H., Perera, B. A. K. S., Gimhani, K. D. M., & Rodrigo, M. N. N. (2024). Adaptability of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for cost management of building construction projects in Sri Lanka. Construction Innovation, 24(5), 1255-1279.
Scopus12024 Ranasinghe, D. S., & Rodrigo, N. (2024). Implementation of blockchain for sustainable solar energy trading: a systematic review. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 22 pages.
2024 Cao, Y., Ge, X., Wei, Y., He, L., Wu, A., & Li, J. (2024). Tumor microenvironment-activatable neuropeptide-drug conjugates enhanced tumor penetration and inhibition<i> via</i> multiple delivery pathways and calcium deposition. CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS, 35(4), 6 pages.
2024 Lou, J., He, M., Liu, Y., Zhang, K., He, L., Qin, S., & Yu, J. (2024). The antioxidant mechanism of hindered phenolic antioxidants bonded with para bridge groups in PA6. POLYMER, 290, 10 pages.
2024 Selvanesan, H., & Rodrigo, N. (2024). Laws and policy initiatives in regulating blockchain and digital currencies. Journal of Science and Technology Policy Management, 1-25.
2024 Arsecularatne, B. P., Rodrigo, N., & Chang, R. (2024). Review of reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions through digital twin in built environment. Journal of Building Engineering, 98, 111150-1-111150-18.
2024 Arsecularatne, B., Rodrigo, N., & Chang, R. (2024). Digital Twins for Reducing Energy Consumption in Buildings: A Review. Sustainability (Switzerland), 16(21).
2024 Rodrigo, N., Omrany, H., Chang, R., & Zuo, J. (2024). Leveraging digital technologies for circular economy in construction industry: a way forward. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 13(1), 85-116.
Scopus34 WoS32024 Rodrigo, N., Perera, S., Senaratne, S., & Jin, X. (2024). Development of a blockchain-based embodied carbon estimator. BUILT ENVIRONMENT PROJECT AND ASSET MANAGEMENT, 14(6), 23 pages.
2023 Le, A., Rodrigo, N., Domingo, N., & Senaratne, S. (2023). Policy Mapping for Net-Zero-Carbon Buildings: Insights from Leading Countries. Buildings, 13(11), 23 pages.
Scopus62023 Senaratne, S., Rodrigo, N., Almeida, L. M. M. C. E., Perera, S., & Jin, X. (2023). Systematic review on stakeholder collaboration for a circular built environment: Current research trends, gaps and future directions. Resources, Conservation and Recycling Advances, 19, 10 pages.
Scopus112023 Sirimewan, D. C., Samaraweera, A., Manjula, N. H. C., Rameezdeen, R., Rodrigo, M. N. N., & Ekanayake, E. M. A. C. (2023). Strategies for sustainable irrigation system management: a socio-technical system approach. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(2), 20 pages.
Scopus52022 Rodrigo, M. N. N., Perera, S., Senaratne, S., & Jin, X. (2022). Systematic development of a data model for the blockchain-based embodied carbon (BEC) Estimator for construction. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(9), 3311-3330.
Scopus10 WoS42022 Mohammadpour, S., Ghorbaninejad, P., Shahavandi, M., & Shab-Bidar, S. (2022). Interaction of dietary acid load and general and central obesity with muscle strength and skeletal muscle mass. CLINICAL NUTRITION ESPEN, 48, 361-369.
Europe PMC12021 Nanayakkara, S., Rodrigo, M. N. N., Perera, S., Weerasuriya, G. T., & Hijazi, A. A. (2021). A methodology for selection of a Blockchain platform to develop an enterprise system. Journal of Industrial Information Integration, 23, 100215.
Scopus88 WoS412021 Perera, S., Senaratne, S., Rodrigo, M. N. N., & Brady, L. (2021). Analysis of embodied carbon and cost profiles of school buildings in Australia. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(4), 660-672.
Scopus32021 Senaratne, S., Rodrigo, M. N. N., Jin, X., & Perera, S. (2021). Current trends and future directions in knowledge management in construction research using social network analysis. Buildings, 11(12), 599-1-599-16.
Scopus92021 Rodrigo, M. N. N., Perera, S., Senaratne, S., & Jin, X. (2021). Review of supply chain based embodied carbon estimating method: A case study based analysis. Sustainability (Switzerland), 13(16), 19 pages.
Scopus7 WoS32021 Perera, S., Hijazi, A. A., Weerasuriya, G. T., Nanayakkara, S., & Rodrigo, M. N. N. (2021). Blockchain-Based Trusted Property Transactions in the Built Environment: Development of an Incubation-Ready Prototype. Buildings, 11(11), 560-1-560-23.
Scopus15 WoS32020 Rodrigo, M. N. N., Perera, S., Senaratne, S., & Jin, X. (2020). Potential application of blockchain technology for embodied carbon estimating in construction supply chains. Buildings, 10(8), 140.
Scopus67 WoS432020 Perera, S., Nanayakkara, S., Rodrigo, M. N. N., Senaratne, S., & Weinand, R. (2020). Blockchain technology: Is it hype or real in the construction industry?. Journal of Industrial Information Integration, 17, 100125.
Scopus360 WoS1912020 Chamikara, P. B. S., Perera, B. A. K. S., & Rodrigo, M. N. N. (2020). Competencies of the quantity surveyor in performing for sustainable construction. International Journal of Construction Management, 20(3), 237-251.
Scopus32 WoS162019 Dabarera, G. K. M., Perera, B. A. K. S., & Rodrigo, M. N. N. (2019). Suitability of public-private-partnership procurement method for road projects in Sri Lanka. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(2), 199-213.
Scopus16 WoS112019 De Silva, G. D. R., Perera, B. A. K. S., & Rodrigo, M. N. N. (2019). Adaptive reuse of buildings: The case of Sri Lanka. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 24(1), 79-96.
Scopus15 WoS52018 Amarasekara, W. D. L., Perera, B. A. K. S., & Rodrigo, M. N. N. (2018). Impact of Differing Site Conditions on Construction Projects. Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, 10(3), 04518006.
Scopus14 WoS92018 Rodrigo, M. N. N., Kosala, Y., Perera, B. A. K. S., & Dalugoda, C. (2018). Mitigation of Hospital Acquired Infections in Developing Countries through the Provision of a Better IAQ. ENGINEER-JOURNAL OF THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS SRI LANKA, 51(1), 39-48.
WoS22017 Rodrigo, M. N. N., & Perera, B. A. K. S. (2017). Criteria for selecting Nominated Subcontractors in Commercial Building Construction. Built Environment Journal, 14(1), 39-47. - Rodrigo, M. N. N., & Perera, B. A. K. S. (n.d.). Management of Nominated Subcontractors in the Construction of Commercial Buildings in Sri Lanka. Bhumi, The Planning Research Journal, 5(2), 21.
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Book Chapters
Year Citation 2022 Rodrigo, M. N. N., Perera, S., Senaratne, S., & Jin, X. -H. (2022). Potential Application of Blockchain Technology to Transform the Construction Industry. In S. H. Ghaffar, P. Mullett, E. Pei, & J. Roberts (Eds.), Innovation in Construction A Practical Guide to Transforming the Construction Industry (pp. 189-220). Springer Nature.
DOI Scopus12021 Perera, S., Opoku, D. -G. J., & Rodrigo, M. N. N. (2021). Technological Advancements in Green and Sustainable Construction. In E. Adinyira, & K. Agyekum (Eds.), The Construction Industry: Global Trends, Job Burnout and Safety Issues (pp. 51-74). United States: Nova Science Publishers.
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Conference Papers
Year Citation 2024 Rodrigo, N., Wijewickrama, C., Rajenthiran, N., Rathugamage Dona, W., & Chang, R. (2024). Challenges and solutions for women in construction industry related disciplines: A Literature Review. In Y. G. Sandanayake, K. G. A. S. Waidyasekara, K. A. T. O. Ranadewa, & H. Chandanie (Eds.), Proceedings of the 12th World Construction Symposium (WCS, 2023) (pp. 330-340). Sri Lanka: Emerald Publishing Group.
DOI2023 Rodrigo, N., Perera, S., Senaratne, S., & Jin, X. (2023). COMPARISON OF EMBODIED CARBON ESTIMATING METHODS. In Proceedings of the 11th World Construction Symposium Vol. 1 (pp. 355-366). Colombo, Sri Lanka: Ceylon Institute of Builders - Sri Lanka.
DOI2023 Jayarathna, H. S. N. M., Perera, B. A. K. S., Atapattu, A. M. D. S., & Rodrigo, M. N. N. (2023). SYNERGY BETWEEN BLOCKCHAIN AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN IMPROVING CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT: A LITERATURE REVIEW. In World Construction Symposium Vol. 1 (pp. 1024-1038). Sri Lanka (online): Ceylon Institute of Builders - Sri Lanka.
DOI Scopus22023 Yin, W., Zhang, C., Chen, H., Cai, Z., Yu, G., Wang, K., . . . Shen, C. (2023). Metric3D: Towards Zero-shot Metric 3D Prediction from A Single Image. In Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Computer Vision (pp. 9009-9019). Paris, France: IEEE.
DOI Scopus212021 Rodrigo, M. N. N., Perera, S., Senaratne, S., & Jin, X. (2021). SWOT Analysis for Blockchain-based Embodied Carbon (BEC) Estimator. In Proceedings of the 44th AUBEA Conference. Melbourne, Australia. 2019 Senaratne, S., & Rodrigo, M. N. N. (2019). Teaching building measurement principles to suit the transforming construction industry. In Proceedings of the 43rd Australasian Building Education Association (AUBEA) Conference (pp. 361-369). North Rockhampton, Qld, Australia: Central Queensland University. 2019 Rodrigo, M. N. N., Perera, S., Senaratne, S., & Jin, X. (2019). Conceptual Model on Estimating Embodied Carbon in Construction Supply Chains using Value Chain and Blockchain. In Proceedings of the 43rd Australasian Building Education Association (AUBEA) Conference (pp. 578-590). North Rockhampton, Qld, Australia: Central Queensland University. 2019 Rodrigo, M. N. N., Perera, S., Senaratne, S., & Jin, X. (2019). Embodied Carbon Mitigation Strategies in Construction Industry. In CIB World Building Congress 2019 (pp. 736-745). Canada: International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction. 2019 Paino, J., Perera, S., Alashwal, A., & Rodrigo, M. N. N. (2019). Impact of fly-ash on carbon emissions in different concrete grades. In Proceedings of the 8th World Construction Symposium (pp. 368-377). Sri Lanka: University of Moratuwa.
DOI2018 Rodrigo, M. N. N., Perera, S., Senaratne, S., & Jin, X. (2018). Blockchain for Construction Supply Chains: A Literature Synthesis. In Proceedings of ICEC-PAQS Conference 2018 (pp. 10 pages). Sydney, Australia: International Cost Engineering Council. 2018 Brown, L., Perera, S., & Rodrigo, M. N. N. (2018). Brownfield Redevelopment: A Dual Currency Analysis of Soil Stabilisation Methods. In Y. G. Sandanayake, S. Gunatilake, & K. G. A. S. Waidyasekara (Eds.), Proceedings of 7th World Construction Symposium - Built Asset Sustainability: Rethinking Design, Construction and Operations (pp. 116-125). Colombo: Ceylon Institute of Builders. 2017 Wickramasooriya, K. J., Perera, B. A. K. S., & Rodrigo, M. N. N. (2017). Establishing a Framework for the Earned Value Management Approach in Large Scale Building Projects. In U. Rajapaksha (Ed.), Proceedings of the 10th FARU International Research Conference 2017 – “Design that cares” (pp. 135-147). Sri Lanka: Faculty of Architecture, University of Moratuwa. 2017 De Silva, G. D. R., Perera, B. A. K. S., & Rodrigo, M. N. N. (2017). Embracing Adaptive Reuse of Buildings: The Case of Sri Lanka. In Y. G. Sandanayake, T. Ramachandra, & S. Gunatilake (Eds.), Proceedings of 6th World Construction Symposium - What’s New and What’s Next in the Built Environment Sustainable Agenda? (pp. 178-187). Sri Lanka: Ceylon Institute of Builders. 2017 Fernando, W. N. L., Perera, B. A. K. S., & Rodrigo, M. N. N. (2017). Introduction of a Systematic Process for Building Control in Sri Lanka. In Y. G. Sandanayake, T. Ramachandra, & S. Gunatilake (Eds.), Proceedings of 6th World Construction Symposium - What’s New and What’s Next in the Built Environment Sustainable Agenda? (pp. 254-262). Sri Lanka: Ceylon Institute of Builders. 2016 Gunasekara, R. G. D. H., Perera, B. A. K. S., & Rodrigo, M. N. N. (2016). Criteria to determine the project duration of road rehabilitation projects in Sri Lanka. In Proceedings of the 9th FARU International Research Symposium 2016 - “Building the Future – Sustainable and resilient built environments". Colombo, Sri Lanka. 2016 Anuruddhika, M. M. C., Perera, B. A. K. S., & Rodrigo, M. N. N. (2016). Management of Delays in Design and Build Projects undertaken in Sri Lanka. In Proceedings of the 12th International Conference of the International Institute for Infrastructure Resilience and Reconstruction (pp. 191-198). Kandy, Sri Lanka. 2016 Rodrigo, M. N. N., & Perera, B. A. K. S. (2016). Selection of Nominated Subcontractors in commercial building construction in Sri Lanka. In 2nd International Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference, MERCon 2016 (pp. 210-215). Univ Moratuwa, Moratuwa, SRI LANKA: IEEE.
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- Start-up funding received from The University of Adelaide (AUD 10,000), 2022-2023
- Women in Construction, Lead Investigator, A collaboration between The University of Adelaide and UNSW (AUD 26,070), 2023-2024
- Backfill for Stage 2 curriculum development for Adelaide University (AUD 3094.74), 2024
- Backfill for Stage 3 curriculum development for Adelaide University (AUD 9,079.32), 2024
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Digital Design and Construction: Fundamentals (CONMGNT 1010 - Bachelors Level I - Construction Management) - 2022 onwards
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Construction Estimation and Quantity Surveying (CONMGNT 1001 - Bachelors Level I - Construction Management) - 2022 onwards
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Measurement and Estimating – (CONMGNT 7049 - Masters Year 1 - Construction Management) - 2023 onwards
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Construction Law and Contract Administration (CONMGNT 7050 - Masters Year 2- Construction Management- Course Coordination only) - 2023 onwards
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Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name 2024 Co-Supervisor A Study on the Implementation of Green Procurement Policies in Circular Construction Master of Philosophy Master Full Time Mr Yuan Sheng 2024 Principal Supervisor Transcending to a Hydrogen Economy in establishing a net-zero construction industry in Australia Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Dilmi Atapattu 2024 Principal Supervisor Development of a decision support tool to select waste-to-energy technologies for construction and demolition waste Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mrs Geethmi Thisakya Pattividanalage 2024 Principal Supervisor Circular Economy Optimisation in Construction through BIM-Enabled Blockchain Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Wimarshi Rathugamage Dona 2023 Co-Supervisor Promoting the Circularity of PVC for a Sustainable Future Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Nirusika Rajenthiran 2023 Principal Supervisor Integrating Digital Twins with Neural Networks for Optimising Energy Efficiency and Carbon Emission Reduction Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Buddhika Priyankara Arsecularatne 2023 Principal Supervisor Investigating Community Engagement in Renewable Energy Transition Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Ms Umesha Sasanthi Weerapperuma 2022 Co-Supervisor Evaluating the Effects of Climate Change on Residential Electricity demand Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Xin Li
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Date Title Type Institution Country 2019 - ongoing Reviewer for Journals Journal Review Various -
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