Umesha Weerapperuma
Higher Degree by Research Candidate
School of Architecture and Civil Engineering
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Umesha is a PhD researcher at the School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, University of Adelaide. She completed her Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Quantity Surveying (First Class) at the University of Moratuwa in Sri Lanka. Following her graduation, she gained professional experience as a junior contract specialist within a contract management organization in Sri Lanka. Additionally, she contributed her expertise as a temporary lecturer at the University of Moratuwa prior to her tenure at the University of Adelaide.
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Appointments
Date Position Institution name 2022 - 2023 Temporary Lecturer University of Moratuwa -
Language Competencies
Language Competency English Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review -
Education
Date Institution name Country Title 2023 University of Adelaide Australia Doctor of Philosophy 2017 - 2022 Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa Sri Lanka Bachelor of Honours Degree in Quantity Surveying -
Research Interests
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Journals
Year Citation 2023 Weerapperuma, U. S., Rathnasinghe, A. P., Jayasena, H. S., Wijewickrama, C. S., & Thurairajah, N. (2023). A knowledge framework for blockchain-enabled smart contract adoption in the construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 35 pages.
Scopus42023 Garusinghe, G. D. A. U., Perera, B. A. K. S., & Weerapperuma, U. S. (2023). Integrating Circular Economy Principles in Modular Construction to Enhance Sustainability. Sustainability (Switzerland), 15(15), 25 pages.
Scopus3- Sandamini, K. Y., Waidyasekara, K. G. A. S., & Weerapperuma, U. S. (n.d.). Cost-benefits of relocatable modular buildings (RMB) for  construction site offices: the case of Sri Lanka. FARU Journal, 10(1), 29-38.
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Conference Papers
Year Citation 2023 Thennakoon, T. M. P. N., Jayasena, H. S., & Weerapperuma, U. S. (2023). INVESTIGATING THE MOTIVATION FOR IMPLEMENTING UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS IN THE SRI LANKAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY. In World Construction Symposium Vol. 1 (pp. 606-619). Ceylon Institute of Builders - Sri Lanka.
2023 Jayaruwan, S. M. R., Jayasena, H. S., & Weerapperuma, U. S. (2023). MINIMISING LOGISTIC COST OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY: CONTRACTOR'S PERSPECTIVE. In World Construction Symposium Vol. 1 (pp. 808-820). Ceylon Institute of Builders - Sri Lanka.
2022 Weerapperuma, U., Jayasena, S., Rathnasinghe, A., & Thurairajah, N. (2022). THE IMPACT OF PROFESSIONALS’ KNOWLEDGE ON INNOVATION ADOPTION IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY: A CRITICAL LITERATURE REVIEW. In World Construction Symposium (pp. 896-908). Building Economics and Management Research Unit (BEMRU), University of Moratuwa.
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