Doctor Samudaya Nanayakkarawasam
Associate Lecturer in Construction Management, Digital Technologies,
Construction Management
Biography
Dr Samudaya Nanayakkara completed his PhD in Engineering from Western Sydney University. In addition, he gained an MSc in Computer Science and BSc Engineering (Honours) degrees from the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. He is a Gold medallist in University Colours Awards and was recognised on Dean’s List for excellent academic achievements in his undergraduate degree. Further, he has completed a Bachelor of Information Technology degree from the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
He has contributed to over 25 large-scale construction digitalisation projects and voluntarily contributed to several global open-source software projects. He has published a number of reputed journal and peer-reviewed conference papers and several book chapters. In addition, he has delivered over 25 keynote, conference, and public presentations. Further, He obtained his Chartered Engineer status for Computer discipline in 2012 from the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka. He has over 15 years of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience in Australia and abroad. Recognising his contribution to the profession, research and academia, Eng Samudaya Nanayakkara was bestowed with several national and international awards, including Sri Lankan National Engineering Excellence Awards 2013.
Awards and Achievements
- CSSL ICT Student Award - Postgraduate Category, National ICT Awards, Sri Lanka (2021).
- Green ThinkerZ - Top 100 International Distinguished Researchers Award, The Green ThinkerZ Society, India (2020).
- Highly Commended Submission, CIB c4SMC Collective Sensemaking Research Competition, Western Sydney University, Australia (2020).
- IRSD - I2OR Preeminent Engineer Award 2019, 4th International Convention on Interdisciplinary Research for Sustainable Development, India (2020).
- Centre for Smart Modern Construction Postgraduate Research - Scholarship for Doctor of Philosophy (in Engineering) higher degree program, Western Sydney University, Australia (2018 - 2022).
- Young Researcher Award, International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research for Sustainable Development, India (2017).
- I2OR - Bright Researcher Award, International Institute of Organized Research, India (2017).
- Green ThinkerZ - Outstanding Researcher Award, The International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research for Sustainable Development, India (2016).
- Bright Researcher Award, International Conference on Advances in Computer Science, Electronics & Communication Technologies, Thailand (2016).
- Outstanding Researcher Award, International Conference on Advancements in Engineering, Technology and Management, Thailand (2015).
- Young Chartered Engineer Award, National Engineering Excellence Awards, Sri Lanka (2013).
- Dean’s List - Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa (2006).
- Colours awardee, and Gold medalist for sports, Annual Colours Awards Ceremony, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (2005).
- Special Merit Award with a Gold medal on outstanding results in the Physical Science stream in the Annual Prize Giving, Bandaranayake Central College, Veyangoda, Sri Lanka (2002).
This information has been contributed by Doctor Nanayakkarawasam.
Qualifications
- PhD Western Sydney University
- MSc University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
- BScEng University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member, The Association for Computing Machinery, USA (2009)
- Corporate Member, The Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (2012)
- Member, The Computer Society of Sri Lanka (2013)
- Global Member, The Internet Society, USA (2010)
- Member, The Institution of Engineering and Technology, UK (2011 - 2019)
- Member, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, USA (2010 - 2019)
- Professional Member, British Computer Society, UK (2011)
Interests
- Blockchain
- Construction Informatics
- Construction Information Systems
- Database and Information Systems
- Embodied Carbon Estimating
- Enterprise Resource Planning - ERP
- Machine Learning
- Qualitative Research Methodologies
- Smart Construction
- Software Engineering
- Supply Chain Management - SCM
- Web Technologies/Development
Organisational Unit (School / Division)
- Construction Management
Contact
| Email: | Samudaya.N@westernsydney.edu.au |
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| Phone: | (02) 47360 641 |
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| Location: | Y.3.07 Penrith (Kingswood) |
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Teaching
Previous Teaching Areas
- 200503 Construction Information Systems, 2019
- 200503 Construction Information Systems, 2020
- 301189 Smart Construction, 2019
- 301189 Smart Construction, 2020
- 301189 Smart Construction, 2021
- 301195 Time and Quality Management, 2019
- 301195 Time and Quality Management, 2020
- 301195 Time and Quality Management, 2021
- 301225 Digital Construction, 2021
- BLDG3004 Construction Information Systems, 2021
- BLDG3004 Construction Information Systems, 2022
- BLDG3004 Construction Information Systems, 2023
- BLDG4006 Modern Construction Enterprises, 2023
- BLDG4008 Digital Construction, 2022
- BLDG4010 Construction Research Methods, 2023
- BUSM3077 Construction Project Management, 2022
- BUSM7082 Risk Management and Decision Making, 2022
- BUSM7097 Time and Quality Management, 2022
- INFO7019 Smart Construction, 2022
Publications
Chapters in Books
- Perera, S., Eadie, R., Kumaraswamy, M., Nanayakkara, S. and Weerasuriya, G. (2023), 'Managing IT projects : the case for consolidating and developing a body of knowledge', Managing Information Technology Projects: Building a Body of Knowledge in IT Project Management, World Scientific Publishing 9789811240577.
- Nanayakkara, S., Perera, S., Weerasuriya, G., Gamage, P. and Amarathunga, K. (2023), 'Software for IT project quality management', Managing Information Technology Projects: Building a Body of Knowledge in IT Project Management, World Scientific Publishing 9789811240577.
Journal Articles
- Nanayakkarawasam, S., Nanayakkara, S., Perera, S., Senaratne, S., Weerasuriya, G. and Bandara, H. (2021), 'Blockchain and smart contracts : a solution for payment issues in construction supply chains', Informatics, vol 8, no 2 .
- Nanayakkara, S., Nanayakkarawasam, S., Rodrigo, M., Neves Calheiros, R., Perera, S., Weerasuriya, G. and Hijazi, A. (2021), 'A methodology for selection of a Blockchain platform to develop an enterprise system', Journal of Industrial Information Integration, vol 23 .
- Perera, S., Hijazi, A., Weerasuriya, G., Nanayakkarawasam, S., Nanayakkara, S. and Rodrigo, N. (2021), 'Blockchain-based trusted property transactions in the built environment : development of an incubation-ready prototype', Buildings, vol 11, no 11 .
- Hewavitharana, T., Nanayakkara, S., Nanayakkarawasam, S., Perera, A. and Perera, P. (2021), 'Modifying the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) Model for the digital transformation of the construction industry from the user perspective', Informatics, vol 8, no 4 .
- Gunasinghe, A. and Nanayakkara, S. (2021), 'Role of technology anxiety within UTAUT in understanding non-user adoption intentions to virtual learning environments : the state university lecturers' perspective', International Journal of Technology Enhanced Learning, vol 13, no 3 , pp 284 - 308.
- Perera, S., Nanayakkarawasam, S., Nanayakkara, S., Rodrigo, N., Senaratne, S. and Weinand, R. (2020), 'Blockchain technology : is it hype or real in the construction industry?', Journal of Industrial Information Integration, vol 17 .
Conference Papers
- Nanayakkara, S., Nanayakkarawasam, S., Perera, S. and Senaratne, S. (2019), 'Stakeholders' perspective on blockchain and smart contracts solutions for construction supply chains', CIB Congress, Hong Kong, China.
- Nanayakkara, S., Nanayakkarawasam, S., Perera, S., Bandara, H., Weerasuriya, G. and Ayoub, J. (2019), 'Blockchain technology and its potential for the construction industry', Australasian Universities Building Education Association. Conference, Noosa, Qld..
- Hewavitharana, T., Nanayakkarawasam, S., Nanayakkara, S. and Perera, S. (2019), 'Blockchain as a project management platform', World Construction Symposium, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Lokuge, S., Sedera, D. and Nanayakkarawasam, S. (2018), 'Innovate or copy : a qualitative document analysis to entrepreneurship in developing countries', European Conference on Information Systems, Portsmouth, U.K..
Supervision
Previous Supervision
| Thesis Title: | Developing a Dispute Prediction Digital System using Machine Learning |
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| Thesis Title: | The Application of Digital Culture in the Building Industry |
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| Thesis Title: | Using Blockchain Technology for managing stakeholder collaboration in circular built environment |
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Media
| Title: | Personal Website |
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| Description: | Personal Website |
| Title: | Young Chartered Engineer Award - YouTube Video |
| Description: | Young Chartered Engineer Award, National Engineering Excellence Awards, Sri Lanka (2013) |
| Title: | Book Chapter |
| Description: | Chapter 17: IT Project Management 4.0: Trends and Future Directions |
| Title: | Book Chapter |
| Description: | Chapter 14: Software for IT Project Schedule and Cost Management |
| Title: | Book Chapter |
| Description: | Chapter 1: Managing IT Projects: The Case for Consolidating and Developing a Body of Knowledge |
| Title: | Book Chapter |
| Description: | Chapter 15: Software for IT Project Quality Management |
| Title: | Google Scholar |
| Description: | Google Scholar Profile |
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| Description: | LinkedIn Profile |
| Title: | ORCiD |
| Description: | ORCiD Profile |
| Title: | ResearchGate |
| Description: | ResearchGate Profile |
| Title: | YouTube Video |
| Description: | LandBlocks: Land and Property Management System Powered by Blockchain Technology |
| Title: | YouTube Video |
| Description: | c4SMC Blockchain Based Land Registry |