Ashani S Ranathunga

Lecturer in Civil Engineering | Transformative Educator | Waste-to-Wealth Advocate | FHEA

About me

A highly accomplished lecturer, geotechnical engineer and advocate for transformative education. Recognized for expertise in waste management, carbon sequestration, and soil stabilization. PhD holder from Monash University with an award-winning thesis on carbon dioxide storage in un-mineable coal seams and methane recovery. Passionate about driving sustainable solutions for geotechnical engineering applications. Received prestigious awards, including the OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Award and the Bright Spark Lecturer Award. Was listed as one of the top 100 Asian scientists in 2023. Engaged in reshaping educational experiences through the "10-year Curriculum Redefined Programme" at the University of Leeds. Committed to empowering students from diverse backgrounds to succeed and create positive change.

Featured Research, Lectures, & Events

THE ASIAN SCIENTIST 100 - 2023

Leeds Civil Engineering lecturer named among world’s top 100 Asian scientistsOne of the newest additions to the School of Civil Engineering has been named one of the world’s top 100 Asian scientists by a leading voice in science and technology.

UNESCO in action for gender equality: 2022-2023

Featured in UNESCO's initiatives for gender equality: 2022-2023 report.

Direct link: https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000387300.locale=en

OWSD - Elsevier Foundation Award for Early Career Women Scientist - 2022

2022 OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Award winners announced

Bright Spark Lecture ICSMGE 2021

Bright Spark Lectures ICSMGE 2021The YMPG in collaboration with the Local Organising Committee for the ICSMGE would like to announce the winners of the Bright Spark Lecture Award to two very distinguished engineers: Dr. Ashani Ranathunga (Sri Lanka) and Dr. Brendon Bradley (New Zealand). They are both invited to