University Excellence Awards 2024

Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Postgraduate Research, Training and Supervision 2024: Professor Srinath Perera

Professor Srinath Perera received the Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Postgraduate Research, Training and Supervision at the Western Sydney University Excellence Awards Ceremony, held on 12 December 2024. He was selected from among seven nominees. Professor Perera is an exceptional supervisor who has immensely contributed to postgraduate research training and supervision at Western Sydney University. He has mentored and supervised 29 Higher Degree Research students over the past 8 years, guiding them to academic and professional success. His students have produced high-quality research outputs, including co-authored papers in leading journals and industry-collaborated projects with real-world impacts. As Director of the Centre for Smart Modern Construction, he instils a strong collaborative research culture through initiatives such as industry-academic roundtables and workshops, ensuring his students are deeply engaged with both academia and industry.