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

• River flow hydraulics,
• Sediment transport in rivers,
• Turbulence flows around bluff bodies,
• Shallow open channel flow characteristics,
• Water reclamation and reuse,
• Water and wastewater treatment,
• solid waste management,
• Urban watershed management.

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. Sutharsan, M.E., Meegahakumbura, S.P.S. and Miguntanna, N.S.,(2023). Removal of Manganese and Iron from Groundwater by using Chlorination and Rapid Sand Filtration: A Case Study. ENGINEER, 56(02), pp.13-21.
2. Muhammad Zain Bin Riaz, Shu-Qing Yang, Muttucumaru Sivakumar, Keith Enever, Usman Khalil, Nadeeka Sajeewani Miguntanna (2022) Performance Evaluation of Force Transducer for the Observation of Sediment Entrainment in Rapidly Varied Flows, Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology, 39(10), pp.1579-1589. , DOI: 10.1175/JTECH-D-21-0101.1
3. Muhammad Zain Bin Riaz, Umair Iqbal, Shu-Qing Yang, Muttucumaru Sivakumar, Keith Enever, Usman Khalil, Rong Ji, Nadeeka Sajeewani Miguntanna (2022) SedimentNet — a 1D-CNN machine learning model for prediction of hydrodynamic forces in rapidly varied flows, Neural Computing and Applications, pp.1-22. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00521-022-08176-3 (0123456789().,-volV)(0123456789(). ,- volV)
4. 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
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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).
9. 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 .
10. 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.
11. Egodawatta, P., Miguntanna, N. S., and Goonetilleke, A. (2012). Impact of roof surface runoff on urban water quality, Water Science & Technology (66.7 )
12. 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.
13. 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. R.K.K. Pathirana, , N.P. Miguntanna, , S.N. Kalaimathy, N.S. Miguntanna (2024), Analysis of Current Status of Microplastic Pollution in Surface Waters and Removal Potential Using Conventional Water Treatment Processes.   A Case Study in Attanagalu Oya, Sri Lanka, International Conference on Plastics & Environmental Sustainability (ICPES 2024)
2. G P Jayasiri, N S Miguntanna , G I P De Silva (2021), Coastal Reservoirs as a Sustainable Water Management Technique for Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the National Engineering Research Symposium 2021 (NERS 2021), pp [85-90], ©National Engineering Research and Development Centre of Sri Lanka.
3. 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.
4. 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
5. 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.
6. 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
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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].
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.

• Senior  Lecturer (Grade I) (April 2021-to date)                          Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.
• Visiting Faculty Member (2021-2022)                                      Faculty of Engineering, Birmingham City University-UAE Campus, UAE.
• Sessional academic staff member   (2015-2020)                     School of Civil, Mining and Environmental Engineering,      Faculty of Engineering, University of Wollongong
•  Senior Lecturer (Grade II)    (2011-2015)                                Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka
•  Visiting Lecturer (2011 –2015)                                               ICBT Campus, Mathara, Sri Lanka
• Sessional Academic staff member (2008-2010)                       School of Urban Development, Faculty of Built and Environmental Engineering, QUT, Brisbane, Australia.
• 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,

• Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Advances in Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (2021-to date)
• Department Representative, Engineering Faculty Internal Quality Assurance Cell (EFIQAC) (2022).
• President, Editorial Board, Faculty of Engineering, IRC 2021, 2022, Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.
• Department Representative, Proposed Building Services degree program, Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.
• Chair person, IESL, Pre-inspection Visit 1–Department of Electrical, Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (April 2021).
• Committee member- Collabarative Degree program between University of Calgury and Faculty of Engineering, Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (August 2021 –to date)
• Evaluation panel member, Syndicate presentations 2021, Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (October 2021)
• Member of the Review Panel ASCEPS Conference (2021-2023), University of Ruhuna.
• Member of the Review Panel IESL YMS Technical Conference 2021.
• Technical committee member, Reviewer, FITI 2021, SLAAS, Sri Lanka
• Reviewer, Physics of Fluids Journal (2020-todate)
• Head of tutors for Hydraulics and Hydrology (CIVL322/910) (2016- 2020).
• Committee member – International Workshop on Costal Reservoirs 2018, University of Wollongong, Australia.
• Committee 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 Panel, SAITM Research Symposium on Engineering Advancements 2012 [SAITM – RSEA 2012, 2013].
• Member of the Review Panel ASCEPS 2012 Conference, University of Ruhuna.

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

• Training Course on SPSS, Primer Educare Institute (March 2024)
• Workshop on Environmental Governance, Organized by Institute of Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka (IEPSL) (February 2024)
• Series of Webinars organized by Australian Water School (2024)

• Short Training Course on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), organized by the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) in partnership with the Institute of Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka (IEPSL) (December 2022).
• 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.