Sandun M. Dassanayake
Senior Lecturer, Department of Decision Sciences
University of Moratuwa
I conduct spatial analysis and decision sciences related research using tools like GIS, Remote Sensing, and Machine Learning. My overlapping interdisciplinary research interests have mainly contributed to sustainable urban planning practices, geohazard predictions and optimized geo-environmental design to combat climate change.
Key Specializations
- Applied GIS for Sustainable Decisions
- Applied Remote Sensing for Climate Research
- AI & Spatial Data Science for Climate Adaptive Decisions
Research Areas
Urban Climate Research
Investigating Urban Heat Island effects and mitigation strategies, focusing on pavement texture and color impacts on thermal environment.
Climate Adaptive Decisions
Advanced Computational Methods
Implementing hybrid artificial intelligence approaches and NARX neural networks for environmental forecasting.
Research Students (UG and PG)
The spatial and temporal impacts of climate change on sustainable decision-making across cities, businesses, and livelihoods
Postgradaute Research
Srimani Rojitha Hettikankanama
BSc Surveying Sciences
2024Research Focus
Urban Heat Island Effects, Sustainable Urban Planning, Climate-Responsive Design
Undergradaute Research
Pabodini Sinharage
BBSc (Business Analytics)
2025Research Work
- Revolutionizing Remote Sensing With Interpretable Machine Learning - Tsetlin Machine | IGARSS 2025 | Accepted Extended Abstract
- Oil Spill Trajectory and Hazard Mapping for the Coastal Regions of Colombo Using GNOME Model | 5th CINEC International Research Symposium 2024 | CINEC, Sri Lanka | Best Abstract Award Winner
- Parking Space Optimization Using Monte Carlo Simulation: Case Study at the University of Moratuwa | 7th International Conference on Business Research 2024 | University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka | DOI: https://doi.org/10.31705/ICBR.2024.18
- Rapid Flood Extent Assessment Using the Vertical Co-Polarization of Synthetic Aperture Radar Data: A GEE-Based Approach | International Symposium on Technology Development for Disaster Management 2024 | SLIIT, Sri Lanka
- Unveiling Rainfall Dynamics: Spatial-Temporal Trends and Climate Insights Across Sri Lanka (1979–2023) | International Statistics Conference 2024 | Institute of Applied Statistics, Sri Lanka | 1st Place in case study poster presentation
Madhurshan Ravanan
PhD (reading, Monash University)
BSc Mining Eng (Moratuwa)
Sanduni Silva
BSc Environmental
2024
Thilan Fernando
BSc Architecture
2023Research Work
Selected Publications
Citation Metrics
Teaching - University of Moratuwa
Spatial Data Analytics
Advanced course covering spatial analysis techniques, GIS applications, and geospatial data processing for business analytics and decision making.
Data Wrangling
Comprehensive introduction to data preprocessing, cleaning, and transformation techniques essential for data science applications.
Probability and Statistics
Foundation course in statistical methods and probability theory with applications in engineering and business analytics.
Teaching Philosophy
My teaching focuses on practical applications of mathematical, statistical, and computing skills for business problem-solving within the Business Analytics specialization. I emphasize hands-on learning with real-world case studies and industry-relevant projects.
Teaching - Visiting/Sessional
Business Analytics
Postgraduate & Mid-career Development Unit, Faculty of Management & Finance, University of Colombo
Introductory and hands-on course covering business analysis techniques, applications, and data visualization for business analytics and decision making.
MBA 61044
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
(CA Sri Lanka)
Introductory and hands-on course covering business analysis techniques, applications, and data visualization for business analytics and decision making.
Curriculum Vitae
Academic Positions
Senior Lecturer (2020 - Present)
Department of Decision Sciences, Faculty of Business, University of Moratuwa
Graduate Teaching & Research Assistant (2016 - 2020)
Monash University (Australia and Malaysia)
Instructor (2015 - 2016)
Department of Earth Resources Engineering, University of Moratuwa
Education
PhD in Civil Engineering
Monash University, Australia
Specialization: Computational Geomechanics; Statistical Machine Learning
BSc Engineering (Hons)
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Department of Earth Resources Engineering
Research Interests
- Geographic Information Science and Remote Sensing
- Urban Climate and Heat Island Effects
- Geohazard Risk Assessment and Prediction
- Environmental Remediation Technologies
- Machine Learning Applications in Civil Engineering
- Spatial Data Analytics for Decision Making
Consultancy Engagements
Contact Information
Faculty of Business
University of Moratuwa
Sri Lanka