Researcher Profile Navodana Rodrigo

Research Topic

Methodology for Estimating Embodied Carbon through a Distributed Ledger Platform for Construction Supply Chains

Biography

Navodana is a PhD candidate of the Centre for Smart Modern Construction (C4SMC) at Western Sydney University since March, 2018. In 2016, she 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 prior to commencement of the PhD. She was elected as the Assistant Secretary of the Quantity Surveying Alumni Association of University of Moratuwa for the year 2017.

Education

• B. Sc in Quantity Surveying:  University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

Honours / Awards / Grants

• Research Training Program Scholarship (2018)
• Green ThinkerZ Young Researcher Award (2019)
• Semi-finalist of Western Sydney University Academic Achievement Award (2020)

Professional Affiliations

• Graduate Member at IQSSL (2016)

Research Interests

• Sustainability
• Carbon Emissions
• Blockchain Technology

Research and Publications

Journal Publications

• Perera, S., Nanayakkara, S., Rodrigo, M.N.N., Senaratne, S. & Weinand, R. (2020). Blockchain Technology for Construction: Is it Hype or Real? Journal of Industrial Information Integration. 17
• 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, https://doi.org/10.1108/JFMPC-11-2017-0044
• 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, doi: 10.1108/BEPAM-01-2018-0007
• Amarasekara, W.D.L, Perera, B.A.K.S & Rodrigo, M.N.N (2018), Impact of Differing Site Conditions on Construction Projects, ASCE's Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, 10(3), 1-10. doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)LA.1943-4170.0000257
• 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, 51(1), 39-48.
• Chamikara, P.B.S., Perera, B.A.K.S., & Rodrigo, M.N.N. (2018). Competencies required of Quantity Surveyors engaged in Sustainable Construction. International Journal of Construction Management. doi: 10.1080/15623599.2018.1484848
• Rodrigo, M.N.N., & Perera, B.A.K.S. (2017). Criteria for selecting Nominated Subcontractors in Commercial Building Constriction. Built Environment Journal, 14(1), 39-47. UiTM Press, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia, ISSN: 1675-5022.
• Rodrigo, M.N.N., & Perera, B.A.K.S. (2017). Management of Nominated Subcontractors in the Construction of Commercial Buildings in Sri Lanka. Bhumi, The Planning Research Journal, 5(2), 21–40. doi: http://doi.org/10.4038/bhumi.v5i2.29

Conference Publications

• Rodrigo, M.N.N., Perera, S., Senaratne, S., & Jin, X. (2019). Embodied Carbon Mitigation Strategies in Construction Industry. In CIB World Building Congress 2019. Hong Kong SAR, China: CIB
• 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 AUBEA Conference 2019, Noosa, Australia: CQ University (Presented at the conference)
• Senaratne, S. & Rodrigo, M.N.N. (2019). Teaching Building Measurement - From a Vertical to a Horizontal Layout. In AUBEA Conference 2019, Noosa, Australia: CQ University
• Paino, J., Perera, S., Alashwal, A., & Rodrigo M.N.N. (2019). Impact of the Implementation of Fly-Ash in Concrete Production. In Proceedings of 8th World Construction Symposium - Towards a Smart, Sustainable and Resilient Built Environment. Sri Lanka: Ceylon Institute of Builders. doi: doi.org/10.31705/WCS.2019.37
• Rodrigo M.N.N., Perera, S., Senaratne, S., & Jin, X. (2018).  Blockchain for Construction Supply Chains: A Literature Synthesis. In ICEC PAQS Conference 2018. Sydney, Australia: International Cost Engineering Council and Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors.
• Brown, L., Perera, S., & Rodrigo, M.N.N. (2018). Brownfield Redevelopment: A Dual Currency Analysis of Soil Stabilisation Methods. In Proceedings of 7th World Construction Symposium -Built Asset Sustainability: Rethinking Design, Construction and Operations. (pp. 116-125). Colombo, Sri Lanka: Ceylon Institute of Builders.
• 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 Proceedings of 6th World Construction Symposium - What’s New and What’s Next in the Built Environment Sustainable Agenda? (pp.254-262). Colombo, Sri Lanka: Ceylon Institute of Builders. Retrieved from https://2017.ciobwcs.com/downloads/2017_CIOBWCS_Proceedings_Book.pdf
• 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 Proceedings of 6th World Construction Symposium - What’s New and What’s Next in the Built Environment Sustainable Agenda? (pp.178-187). Colombo, Sri Lanka: Ceylon Institute of Builders. Retrieved from https://2017.ciobwcs.com/downloads/2017_CIOBWCS_Proceedings_Book.pdf
• 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 Proceedings of the 10th FARU International Research Conference 2017 – “Design that cares”. (pp.135-147). Colombo, Sri Lanka: Faculty of Architecture Research Unit.
• Rodrigo, M.N.N. & Perera, B.A.K.S. (2016). Selection of nominated subcontractors in commercial building construction in Sri Lanka. In Proceedings of 2nd International MERcon 2016: Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference, (pp 210-215). Moratuwa: Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. doi: 10.1109/MERCon.2016.7480141
• 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: Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka: IIIRR
• 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, (pp.341-353). Colombo, Sri Lanka: Faculty of Architecture Research Unit

Other Publications

• Dabarera, G.K.M. & Rodrigo, M.N.N. (2018, January). Public Private Partnership - Is it suitable for Sri Lanka? Focus - Quarterly E-Journal of Institute of Quantity Surveyors Sri Lanka, 6(2), 19-20. Retrieved from http://www.iqssl.lk/resources/focus.html
• Ranasinghe, N., Perera, B.A.K.S. & Rodrigo, M.N.N. (2018). Outsourcing Quantity Surveying Services in Construction Projects in Sri Lanka: Client/Consultant’s Perspective. In Proceedings of Institute of Quantity Surveyors Sri Lanka annual technical sessions 2018- “Next Generation Technology for Quantity Surveying and Cost Engineering Documentation”, 47-52. Colombo, Sri Lanka: Institute of Quantity Surveyors Sri Lanka.
• Rodrigo, G.A., Perera, B.A.K.S. & Rodrigo, M.N.N. (2017). Thermal Comfort in Air Conditioned Office Environments in Colombo, Sri Lanka. In ERU Symposium 2017 co-hosted with MERCon 2017, (pp 82). Moratuwa: Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.- Abstract only
• Rodrigo, M.N.N. & Perera, B.A.K.S. (2017, July). Subcontracting Practices in Different Countries. Construction Today, 1, 58-59. - Magazine Article

Professional Experience

• Casual Academic at Western Sydney University, Australia (2018-Present)
• Lecturer (Full Time) at University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (2016-2018)
• Lecturer (Part Time) at Institute of Quantity Surveyors Sri Lanka (2016-2018)
• Quantity Surveyor (Part Time) at VFORM Consultants (Pvt) Ltd (2016-2018)

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