Projects
Research Projects
2018 - 2021
A Study on Online Booking of Informal Tourist Accommodation in Sri Lanka.
Co-investigator of a research project sponsored by the University of Sri Jayewardenepura Research Grant 2018 (Research Grant No. ASP/01/RE/MGT/2018/48).
Project Team: Senior Professor (Dr.) R.G. Ariyawansa (Principal Investigator), Mr. W.H.T. Gunawardhana (Co-Investigator) and Mr. Lasika Madahwa Munasinghe (Co-Investigator).
Link: https://www.slairbnb.lk/
2016 - 2017
Digital Disruption in Cyclical Consumer Services in Sri Lanka; Reference to Peer to Peer Accommodation driven by Online Booking Platforms.
Final Year Dissertation as partial fulfilment for B.Sc. Estate Management & Valuation (Special) Degree Programme.
Research Supervisor: Mr. W.H.T. Gunawardhana.
Supervised Undergraduate Research Projects
2023
Fostering Digital Transformation in the Residential Real Estate Industry in Sri Lanka: The Case of Proptech-enabled Smart Residential Project TRI-ZEN
Ms. Heshani Vidarshika Munasinghe
Exploring the Drivers and Barriers to Green Building Practices in Sri Lanka's Apparel Industry: A Comparative Case Study of Multiple Companies
Ms. Vishaka Janani Liyanage
A Study on the Potential of Introducing a Platform for Connecting Gig Workers in the Construction Industry in Sri Lanka
Mr. Kasun Madhushan Karunathilaka
A Study on the Potential of Real Estate in Destination Development for Tourism in Colombo City, Sri Lanka
Ms. Hansi Pitigala
Assessing the Impact of Learning Management Systems (LMS) on Educational Outcomes in Sri Lankan Schools: A Comparative Analysis between Dudley Senanayake Central College and Sri Sumangala Central College
Mr. Danujaka Priyamantha
A Study on the Impact of Traffic Congestion on Property Rental Value in the High-Level Road (Nugegoda to Wijerama Junction), Sri Lanka
Mr. Charaka Lakshan Premarathne
Mortgage Lending Standards and Practices in Sri Lankan Licensed Commercial Banks: A Comprehensive Analysis and Policy Implications
Ms Prasangi Muthumali Munasinghe
A Study on Factors Influencing Urban Crime in the Kilinochchi District Secretariat, Sri Lanka
Ms Jathusha Umamakeshwaran
2022
A Study on Strategies Adopted by Residential Condominium Developers during the Economic Crisis (2019 – 2022) Colombo, Sri Lanka
Ms. Sachini Lahiruni Kularathna
An Evaluation of the Success and Failures of the Suduhumpola East and West Resettlement Project in Kandy
Mr. Madhawa Udayanga Rathnasekara
A Study on the Adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) by Construction Project Managers in Sri Lanka
Mr. Amila Dilshan
2021
A Study on the Application of Green Building Concepts in Town Planning in Sri Lanka
Mr. Ishara Sampath Cooray
A Study on Housing Trends in Colombo District, Sri Lanka
Mr. Lahiru Sajith Kumara
A Study on the Analysis of Land Purchase Intention Special Reference to Rathnapura Municipal Council Area, Sri Lanka
Mr. Suchira Madhusanka Pushpakumara
Project Outputs
Designed and developed an Online Platform by integrating an Interactive Dashboard and a Web GIS Application to disseminate insights on the informally organised microentrepreneurial tourist accommodation sector in Sri Lanka - https://www.slairbnb.lk
Research Project “A Study on Online Booking of Informal Tourist Accommodation in Sri Lanka” with Senior Prof. (Dr.) R.G. Ariyawansa and Mr. W.H.T. Gunawardhana.
Consultancy Projects
2023
Revaluation of Fixed Assets of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura for Financial Reporting Purpose - Phase 03.
Client: Finance Division, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
Role: Valuation Team Member (CRES)
Valuation of Fixed Assets (Office, Equipments and Furniture) of the Buddhist and Pali University for Financial Reporting Purpose.
Client: Student Welfare Division, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
Role: Project Administrative Assistant and Valuation Team Member (CRES)
2022
Revaluation of Fixed Assets of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura for Financial Reporting Purpose - Phase 02.
Client: Finance Division, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
Role: Valuation Team Member (CRES)
Rental Assessment of 16 Student Hostels of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
Client: Student Welfare Division, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
Role: Valuation Team Member (CRES)
2021
Providing suggestions in response to the public request to comment on the Rent Act No. 7 of 1972 and subsequent amendments No. 55 of 1980 and No. 26 of 2002.
Client: Advisory committee of Lawyers for Law Reforms on Rent Act, Ministry of Justice, Sri Lanka.
Role: Team Member (CRES)
Providing suggestions in response to the public request to comment on the Apartment Ownership Law No. 11 of 1973 and the Common Amenities Board Law No. 10 of 1973.
Client: Advisory committee of Lawyers for Law Reforms on Rent Act, Ministry of Justice, Sri Lanka.
Role: Team Member (CRES)
Revaluation of Fixed Assets of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura for Financial Reporting Purpose - Phase 01.
Client: Finance Division, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
Role: Valuation Team Member (CRES)
2020
Public Survey on Integration of Urban Planning Policies to Urban Agriculture in Western Province Sri Lanka.
Client: Urban Development Authority, Sri Lanka.
Role: Project Committee Member (CRES)
Social Survey on Residential and Commercial Properties for Nawam Mawatha, Wekanda Redevelopment Project (Slave Island Stage III).
Client: Urban Development Authority, Sri Lanka.
Role: Project Committee Member (CRES)
2019
Survey on Improvements in Traffic Flow, Travel Time and other Transport Factors as a result of the Improvement of Old Kottawa – Pannipitiya Road (Post Rehabilitation) I & II Sri Lanka.
Client: Ministry of Megapolis and Western Development, Sri Lanka.
Role: Project Committee Member (CRES)
Training Programmes for the Capacity Building of the Service Providing Staff (Bus Operators) – Multi-Model Transportation Project (MMC) Round I & II Sri Lanka.
Client: Ministry of Megapolis and Western Development, Sri Lanka.
Role: Project Committee Member (CRES)
Development of Service Quality Management Model for Makumbura Multi-Model Transportation Centre – Kottawa (MMC) Phase I Sri Lanka
Client: Ministry of Megapolis and Western Development, Sri Lanka.
Role: Project Committee Member (CRES)