Umesha Weerapperuma
Higher Degree by Research Candidate
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.
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 - ongoing | Tutor | University of Adelaide |
| 2024 - ongoing | Demonstrator | University of Adelaide |
| 2022 - 2023 | Temporary Lecturer | University of Moratuwa |
| Language | Competency |
|---|---|
| English | Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review |
| 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 |
| 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, 32(1), 35 pages. Scopus17 WoS15 |
| 2023 | 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, 15(15), 11730-1-11730-25. Scopus38 WoS31 |
| - | Sandamini, K. Y., Waidyasekara, K. G. A. S., & Weerapperuma, U. S. (2023). Cost-benefits of relocatable modular buildings (RMB) for  construction site offices: the case of Sri Lanka. FARU Journal, 10(1), 29-38. |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Weerapperuma, U., Rodrigo, N., Wijewickrama, M. K. C. S., & Zillante, G. (2025). COMMUNITY BENEFIT AND ENGAGEMENT FRAMEWORKS IN AUSTRALIAN RENEWABLE ENERGY TRANSITION: A THEMATIC ANALYSIS. In K. G. A. S. Waidyasekara, H. S. Jayasena, P. L. I. Wimalaratne, & G. A. Tennakoon (Eds.), World Construction Symposium (pp. 411-423). Department of Building Economics. DOI |
| 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. DOI |
| 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. DOI Scopus1 |
| 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. DOI Scopus2 |
- Feb 2024 - Present: Demonstrator in Construction Law & Contract Management - CONMGNT 7050 & CONMGNT 2000
- Jun 2024 - Present: Demonstrator in Measurement & Estimating - CONMGNT 7049
