ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. Doctor of Philosophy, School of Civil, Mining and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Wollongong (UOW), Australia, (2020).
2. M.Sc. (Full Time Research), Environmental Engineering, School of Urban Development, Faculty of Built and Environmental Engineering, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Australia, (2009).
3. Bachelor of Science – Engineering (Honours), Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, (2005).
4. Certificate of Teaching in Higher Education, University of Ruhuna, (2014).

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

1. Fellow member, Wollongong academy for tertiary learning and teaching & Learning Excellence.
2. Associate Member, Institute of Engineers, Sri Lanka.
3. Member, Institute of Engineers, Australia
4. Member, Alumni Association, University of Wollongong, Australia.
5. Member, Alumni Association, Queensland University of Technology, Australia.
6. Member, Alumni Association, University of Peradeniya.

• Engineering Fluid Mechanics
• Hydraulics Engineering
• Engineering Hydrology
• Water Quality and Ecological Engineering
• Water Quality Engineering and Management
• Water Resources Engineering
• Water and Wastewater Engineering
• Solid waste management
• Environmental Engineering
• Honours research project/ Research Methodology
• Building Services Engineering
• Project Management and Practices

THESIS

1. Miguntanna N.S. (2020), “Turbulence Characteristics of Shallow Open Channel Flow With and Without Cylinders.“ PhD Thesis, University of Wollongong, Australia.
2. Miguntanna N.S. (2009), “Determining a set of surrogate parameters to evaluate urban stormwater quality.” Master of Engineering Thesis, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia.
3. Miguntanna N.S. (2005), “Irrigation water management in Murapola Ela Scheme, Central province, Sri Lanka.”, Graduation thesis, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

REFEREED JOURNAL PAPERS

1. Bin Riaz, M.Z., Yang, S.Q., Sivakumar, M., Enever, K., Miguntanna, N.S. and Khalil, U., (2021). “Direct measurements of hydrodynamic forces induced by tidal bores.” Water Resources Research. 10.1029/2020WR028970
2. Miguntanna, N. S., Moses, H., Sivakumar, M., Yang, S.-Q., Enever, K. J., and Riaz, M. Z. B. (2020). “Re-examining log law velocity profile in smooth open channel flows.” Environmental Fluid Mechanics: 1-34.
3. Yang, S.-Q., Riaz, M. Z. B., Sivakumar, M., Enever, K. and Miguntanna, N. S. (2020). “Three-Dimensional Velocity Distribution in Straight Smooth Channels Modeled by Modified Log-Law.” Journal of Fluids Engineering 142.
4. Miguntanna, N.S., Sivakumar, M., Yang, S-Q., Enever, K., and Riaz, M.Z.B. (2020). “Solid-flow interactions of a large aspect ratio cylinder in a shallow open channel” Physics of Fluids 32, 055108.
5. An Liu., Miguntanna, N. S., Miguntanna N.P., Egodawatta, P. and Goonetilleke, A. (2016). Differentiating Between Pollutants Build-Up on Roads and Roofs: Significance of Roofs as a Stormwater Pollutant Source, Clean – Soil, Air, Water, Vol 43 (9999).
6. P.G. Jayalath, N.S. Miguntanna, C. Kariyawasam and H.A.K.C. Perera (2016). Burnt Clay Bricks as an alternative Filter Media for Pebble Matrix filters (PMF), ENGINEER Journal, Vol. XLIX, No. 03, pp 1-9 .
7. Jayalath, C. P. G., Chaminda Gallage, and Miguntanna, N. S. Factors affecting the swelling pressure measured by the oedemeter method, International Journal of Geomate 11, no. 24 (2016): 2397-2402.
8. Egodawatta, P., Miguntanna, N. S., and Goonetilleke, A. (2012). Impact of roof surface runoff on urban water quality, Water Science & Technology (66.7 )
9. Miguntanna N.S., Egodawatta, P. and Goonitilleke, A. (2010). Determination of a Set of Surrogate Parameters to Represent Urban Stormwater Quality, Science of the Total Environment, Vol.408.
10. Miguntanna N.S., Egodawatta, P. and Goonitilleke, A. (2009). Pollutant characteristics for roof surfaces for evaluation as a stormwater harvesting catchment, Journal of Desalination and Water Treatment, Vol.19.(24).

REFEREED INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE PAPERS

1. Miguntanna, N.S., Sivakumar, M., Yang, S-Q., Enever, K., Gong, Q., Characteristics of flow past a slender, emergent cylinder in shallow open channels, E-proceedings of the 38th IAHR World Congress September 1-6, 2019, Panama City, Panama doi:10.3850/38WC092019-0775.
2. Miguntanna N.S., Egodawatta, P. and Goonitilleke, A. (2009). Pollutant characteristics on roof surfaces for evaluation as a stormwater harvesting catchment. Paper presented at the diffuse pollution and integrated water management , 13th international specialised conference, Seoul, Korea (Selected for the journal of desalination and water treatment).
3. Miguntanna N.S., Egodawatta, P. and Goonitilleke, A. (2009). Determination of a Set of Surrogate Parameters to Represent Urban Stormwater Quality. Paper presented at international conference on Challenges in Environmental Science and Engineering, Townsville, Queensland, Australia.
4. Miguntanna N.S., Egodawatta, P. and Goonitilleke, A. (2009). Pollutant build-up characteristics on roof surfaces. Paper presented at the Second Infrastructure Theme Postgraduate Conference, QUT.

REFEREED LOCAL CONFERENCE PAPERS

1. Nagasinghe I U, Weerakoon W M L P and Miguntanna N S, (2015), Multivariate Analysis for Identifying the Urban Stormwater Washoff Quality. Civil Engineering Research Symposium 2015, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 21st November 2015, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, pp. 6-9.
2. Nagasinghe I U, Weerakoon W M L P and Miguntanna N S, (2015), Identification the Quality of Stormwater Washoff in Different Urban Land Uses, Proceedings of the 5th International Research Symposium on Engineering Advancements,25th April 2015, Colombo, Sri Lanka. pp. 82-85
3. Nagasinghe I U, Weerakoon W M L P and Miguntanna N S, (2015), Use of Principal Component Analysis as a versatile tool to evaluate the quality of runoff from urban road surfaces, Proceedings of the 5th International Research Symposium on Engineering Advancements, 25th April 2015, Colombo, Sri Lanka. pp. 86-88.
4. Nagasinghe I U, Weerakoon W M L P, Miguntanna N S and Kariyawasam C, (2015), Use of Principal Component Analysis to Evaluate Stormwater Washoff Quality in Different Urban Land Uses in Galle, Proceedings of 3rd International Symposium on Advances in Civil and Environmental Engineering Practices for Sustainable Development, 9th March 2015, Galle, Sri Lanka. pp. 221-228
5. Nagasinghe I U, Weerakoon W M L P, N S Miguntanna and Cyril Kariyawasam, (2015), Evaluation of Stormwater Washoff Quality in Different Urban Land Uses. 4th Symposium on Recent Advances in Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, 26th January 2015, pp. 75-76.
6. S. Miguntanna, C.P.G. Jayalath,,Cyril Kariyawasam, H.A.K.C. Perera, S.M. Sriwarnasinghe, W.M.R.I. Wijerathna (2014), Use of bricks as an Alternative Filter media for Pebble Matrix Filters (PMF),4th SAITM Research Symposium on Engineering Advancements(RSEA 2014),Faculty of Engineering, South Asian Institute of Technology and Medicine.
7. P.G. Jayalath, N.S. Miguntanna, C. Kariyawasam and P.R.U.W. Samarasinghe (2013). Identification of optimum filter media configuration to improve the treatment efficiency of pebble matrix filters. Paper presented at the SAITM Research Symposium on Engineering Advancements 2013 [SAITM – RSEA 2013].
8. P.G. Jayalath, , N.S. Miguntanna, Cyril Kariyawasam, P.R.U.W. Samarasinghe. Selection of Optimum Filter Media Configuration to Improve the Efficiency of PebbleMatrix Filters (PMF), (2013).Paper presented at the Annual acedemic sessions, University of Ruhuna.The presentation was awarded by the acedemic awards as the best paper presentation in the session of Enginnering.
9. C P G Jayalath, N.S. Miguntanna, Dr. C. Kariyawasam and P R U W Samarasinghe, (2012) . Efficiency improvement methods to pebble matrix filters (PMF). Paper presented at the Graduate Symposium 2012, University of Ruhuna.
10. Bandara T.G.J.S. ,N.S. Miguntanna, C. Kariyawasam and Bandara Y.M.D.L.Y. (2013) Investigation of harvested rainwater quality as a drinking water source in urban land uses in Southern Province, Sri lanka. The Paper presented at the Annual acedemic sessions(2013), University of Ruhuna.
11. Miguntanna N.S., Egodawatta, P. (2012). A set of surrogate parameters to evaluate roof runoff quality. Paper presented at the ASCEPS 2012 Conference, University of Ruhuna.
12. Miguntanna N.S, Miguntanna N.P, Dissanayake A.L, and K.P.P Pathirana (2006).“Irrigation water management in Murapola ela scheme, Central Province, Sri Lanka”, the paper was presented for the 62nd Annual Scientific Sessions in Sri Lanka Association For The Advancement Of Science (SLAAS).

1. Vice-Chancellors Award for Outstanding Contribution to Teaching and Learning (OCTAL) (2020).
2. Awarded Fellow Membership of Wollongong Academy for Tertiary Teaching & Learning Excellence (WATTLE) in recognition of contributions to the student learning experience, through teaching and learning practices (2020).
3. Australian Postgraduate Awards, University of Wollongong, Australia (2015-2019).
4. SD & CC Award – Institute of Engineers, Sri Lanka (2017).
5. The best paper award, South Asian Institute of Technology and Medicine (SAITM) Research Symposium on Engineering Advancements (2013).
6. The best paper presentation award, Annual acedemic sessions, University of Ruhuna (2013).
7. QUT Write-up Scholarship awarded by Queensland University of Technology (2009).
8. QUT Tuition fee Wavier Scholarship for M.Sc.studies at QUT, Australia, from July (2007-2009); awarded by Queensland University of Technology.
9. Permanent Resident Visa Holder, Australia.

Visiting Faculty Member (2021-to date)              Faculty of Engineering, Birmingham City University-UAE Campus, UAE.

Sessional academic staff member                        School of Civil, Mining and Environmental Engineering,      Faculty of Engineering, University of Wollongong

(2015-2020)

Senior Lecturer (Grade II)                                       Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka

(2011-2015)

Visiting Lecturer (2011 –2015)                              ICBT Campus, Mathara, Sri Lanka

Sessional Academic staff member                       School of Urban Development, Faculty of Built and Environmental Engineering, QUT, Brisbane, Australia.

(2008 –2010)

ITAS staff member (Feb 2010- Nov 2010)             Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme (ITAS), Oodgeroo Unit, QUT, Brisbane, Australia –

AUSAID staff member (Feb 2010- Nov 2010)       International Students Services (ISS), QUT, Brisbane, Australia,

Research Engineer (2006- 2007)                             Lanka Hydraulics Institute, Katubadda, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.

Assistant lecturer Feb: 2005 – March: 2006           Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka,

Selected list of attended short courses, and seminars which lead to professional development.

• 38^th International Assocaition of Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR ) World Congress 2019, Panama City, Panama (2019).
• International worksop on costal reservoirs 2018, University of Wollongong, Australia
• Higher Degree Research Workshop series 2016-2019, University of Wollongong, Australia
• Workshop and training on stanadard laboratorty procedures 2018, University of Wollongong, Australia
• Training course on Laser Doppler Velocimerty, University of Wollongong, Australia (2016)
• Training program on Laser training, University of Wollongong, Australia (2017)
• Awareness program on Environmental Pollution and Chronic Kidney Disease in NCP, Sri Lanka, conducted by University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, November, 2013.
• Staff Development Program (CCPDHE 2012) conducted by University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2012 March-2013 February.
• Attended to the one day program on Towards Conservation of Waterbodies organized by Center for Science and Environment (CSE), India conducted at Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo, June 2013.
• Attended to Water Professionals’ Day Symposium‘Managing unexpected weather events for water security” conducted by University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, October, 2011.
• International conference on diffuse pollution and integrated water management, 13^th international specialized conference, Seoul, Korea (2009).
• International conference on Challenges in Environmental Science and Engineering, Townsville, Queensland, Australia (2009).
• The Second Infrastructure Theme Postgraduate Conference, QUT, Australia (2009).
• 10th River Symposium Conference (2008).
• A seminar on how safe is roof-collected rainwater by Stan Abbott (2007), Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia.
• DHI Streamlines Seminar on hydrologic modeling (2008).
• Health and safety workshop, QUT, Australia (2008/2009).
• Public seminar on Aquaponics and living roofs (2009), QUT, Australia.

• Reviewer, Physics of Fluids Journal (2020-todate)
• Head of tutors for Hydraulics and Hydrology (CIVL322/910) (2016- 2020).
• Committee member – International Worksop on Costal Reservoirs 2018, University of Wollongong, Australia.
• Committe member, consultancy group in Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna (2011-2015).
• Resource person, Development programme, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna (2012, 2014).
• Academic Advisor, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna (Sep 2011 to May 2015)
• Student Counselor, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna (October 2011 to May 2015).
• Examiner, M.Sc. Research in the area of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna. (2012 -2015).
• Member of the Review Pannel, SAITM Research Symposium on Engineering Advancements 2012 [SAITM – RSEA 2012, 2013].
• Member of the Review Pannel ASCEPS 2012 Conference, University of Ruhuna.
• Member of the Review Panel, International Symposium for Agriculture and Environment (ASAE) 2011.