Dr Mohan Siriwardena
School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment
Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Email: M.L.Siriwardena@ljmu.ac.uk
Telephone: 0151 904 1373
Mohan is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Civil Engineering & Built Environment, Faculty of Engineering & Technology. He possesses over 20 years of teaching and research experience.
He graduated from University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, with a BSc. Honours in Quantity Surveying. He also holds a PhD and a post-graduate teaching qualification from the University of Salford, UK.
Mohan has held academic positions at University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, University of Salford, Salford & Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK, covering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes related to Surveying, Construction Project Management and Energy Sectors. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, UK.
Mohan has functioned as a co-investigator in European Commission funded research projects and also in a Knowledge Transfer Partnership. As part of his research projects, he has closely collaborated with major UK companies such as BAA, Balfour Beatty, Highways Agency, and Manchester City Council. He has published over 50 research publications in international refeed journals and in conferences and has also guest edited a journal special issue. Mohan’s built environment related research interests include process improvement, lifelong learning, disaster management, ICT applications including Building Information Modelling (BIM), and through-life management. He has served as an organiser for several international conferences held in the UK and overseas, also functions as a reviewer of international journals and conference papers. Mohan has supervised several undergraduate (BSc)and postgraduate research studies (MSc & PhD) and has also examined several PhDs.
Languages
English
Sinhala; Sinhalese
Degrees
University of Salford, United Kingdom, PhD
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, BSc (Honours)
Academic appointments
Senior Lecturer, Built Environment, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, 2016 - present
Course Leader (Surveying), Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment, Robert Gordon University, 2015 - 2016
Lecturer, Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment, Robert Gordon University, 2014 - 2016
Lecturer, Built Environment, University of Salford, 2008 - 2013
Highlighted publications
Jayasena HS, Thurairajah N, Perera BAKS, Siriwardena M. 2023. Affordance-led framework of understanding of BIM adoption Archnet-IJAR: International Journal of Architectural Research, DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Ranadewa KATO, Y.G. Sandanayake YGS, Siriwardena M. 2021. Enabling lean through human capacity building: an investigation of small and medium contractors Built Environment Project and Asset Management, DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Koskela L, Rooke J, Siriwardena M. 2016. Evaluation of the Promotion of Through-Life Management in Public Private Partnerships for Infrastructure Sustainability, 8 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Manewa A, Siriwardena M, Ross A, Madanayake U. 2016. Adaptable buildings for sustainable built environment Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 6 :139-158 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Witt E, Lill I, Malalgoda C, Siriwardena M, Thayaparan M, Amaratunga D, Kaklauskas A. 2013. TOWARDS A FRAMEWORK FOR CLOSER UNIVERSITY-INDUSTRY COLLABORATION IN EDUCATING BUILT ENVIRONMENT PROFESSIONALS International Journal of Strategic Property Management, 17 :114-132 DOI Publisher Url
Siriwardena M, Malalgoda C, Thayaparan M, Amaratunga D, Keraminiyage K. 2013. Disaster resilient built environment: role of lifelong learning and the implications for higher education International Journal of Strategic Property Management, 17 DOI Publisher Url
Poster
Manewa R, Anagal V, Siriwardena ML. 2023. Industry Academia Co-operation for Sustainable Built Environment Ecosystem Going Global Partnerships programmes in Higher Education conference’ Public Url
Abbott A, Ross A, Siriwardena M, Manewa R. 2020. Work Based Learning within the Chartered Surveying Degree Apprenticeship Standard Author Url
Journal article
Jayasena HS, Thurairajah N, Perera BAKS, Siriwardena M. 2023. Affordance-led framework of understanding of BIM adoption Archnet-IJAR: International Journal of Architectural Research, DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Jayanetti JKDDT, Perera BAKS, Waidyasekara KGAS, Siriwardena M. 2023. Critical Analysis of Lean Construction Maturity Models: A Systematic Literature Review Buildings, 13 :1508-1508 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Edirisinghe V, Marsh D, Borthwick F, Siriwardena M, Cotgrave A. 2022. Attributes of ADR in the Sri Lankan Construction Industry Journal of Advances in Engineering and Technology, 1 :33-42 DOI Publisher Url
Ranadewa KATO, Y.G. Sandanayake YGS, Siriwardena M. 2021. Enabling lean through human capacity building: an investigation of small and medium contractors Built Environment Project and Asset Management, DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Rathnasiri P, Jayasena S, Siriwardena M. 2020. Assessing the Applicability of Green Building Information Modelling for Existing Green Buildings International Journal of Design & Nature and Ecodynamics, 15 :763-776 DOI Publisher Url
Koskela L, Rooke J, Siriwardena M. 2016. Evaluation of the Promotion of Through-Life Management in Public Private Partnerships for Infrastructure Sustainability, 8 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Manewa A, Siriwardena M, Ross A, Madanayake U. 2016. Adaptable buildings for sustainable built environment Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 6 :139-158 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Thayaparan M, Siriwardena M, Malalgoda CI, Amaratunga D, Lill I, Kaklauskas A. 2015. Enhancing post-disaster reconstruction capacity through lifelong learning in higher education DISASTER PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT, 24 :338-354 DOI Publisher Url
Witt E, Lill I, Malalgoda C, Siriwardena M, Thayaparan M, Amaratunga D, Kaklauskas A. 2013. TOWARDS A FRAMEWORK FOR CLOSER UNIVERSITY-INDUSTRY COLLABORATION IN EDUCATING BUILT ENVIRONMENT PROFESSIONALS International Journal of Strategic Property Management, 17 :114-132 DOI Publisher Url
Siriwardena M, Malalgoda C, Thayaparan M, Amaratunga D, Keraminiyage K. 2013. Disaster resilient built environment: role of lifelong learning and the implications for higher education International Journal of Strategic Property Management, 17 DOI Publisher Url
Rooke J, Molloy EM, Sinclair M, Koskela L, Siriwardena M, Kagioglou M, Siemieniuch C. 2008. Models and Metaphors: Complexity Theory and Through-Life Architectural, Engineering and Design, 4 :47-57
Jeong KS, Kagioglou M, Haigh R, Amaratunga D, Siriwardena ML. 2006. Embedding good practice sharing within process improvement Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 13 :62-81 DOI Publisher Url
Conference publication
Manewa R, Satins M, Siriwardena M. 2023. Causes of Cost Overruns due to Outsourced Labour – Subcontractor’s Perspectives ASC Proceedings 2023, 59th Annual Associated Schools of Construction International Conference :707-715 Publisher Url Public Url
Weerakoon P, Thayaparan M, Siriwardena M. 2023. Analyzing the Contribution of Green Buildings Towards Circular Economy in Sri Lanka Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, 13th Annual International International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Johnson J, Siriwardena M, Jayasena S. 2022. Towards Developing a Conceptual Megaproject Management (MPM) System GLOBAL CHALLENGES IN A DISRUPTED WORLD: Smart, Sustainable and Resilient Approaches in the Built Environment - Conference Proceedings, AUBEA 2022 - The 45th Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference :98-109 DOI
Manewa RMAS, Siriwardena M, Wijekoon KA. 2021. Life Cycle Costing in Construction: Current Trends and Emerging Directions 9th World Construction Symposium, The 9th World Construction Symposium :403-412 DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Siriwardena M, Ross A, Abbott A, Manewa R. 2019. Apprentice perceptions of work based learning: preliminary observations Sandanayake YG, Gunatilake S, Waidyasekara A. Proceedings of the 8th World Construction Symposium, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 8th World Construction Symposium :98-106 DOI Publisher Url
Ranadewa KATO, Sandanayake YG, Siriwardena M. 2019. Lean enabling human capacity building of small and medium contractors in Sri Lanka Sandanayake YG, Gunatilake S, Waidyasekara A. Proceedings of the 8th World Construction Symposium, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 8-10 November 2019,, 8th World Construction Symposium :400-410 DOI Publisher Url
Jayasena HS, Thurairajah N, Siriwardena M, Perera BAKS. 2019. Promotion of Diffusion of Innovation: A Study of BIM Adoption in Construction Industries 35th Annual ARCOM Conference :283-292
Ranadewa KATO, Sandanayake YG, Siriwardena M. 2018. Enabling lean amoung small and medium enterprise (SME) contractors in Sri Lanka 26th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC) :392-401 DOI Publisher Url
Hartwell J, Tucker MP, Siriwardena M. 2018. Green buildings and well-being of employees in commercial spaces Proceedings of The 7th World Construction Symposium 2018, 7th World Construction Symposium: Built Asset Sustainability: Rethinking Design, Construction and Operations :257-265 Publisher Url Public Url
Ranadewa KATO, Sandanayake YG, Siriwardena M. 2018. A SWOT analysis for Sri Lankan Construction SMEs Sandanayake YG, Gunatilake S, Waidyasekara KGAS. Proceedings of the 7th World Construction Symposium: Built Asset Sustainability: Rethinking Design, Construction and Operations, The 7th World Construction Symposium :1-12
Wijekoon KADNC, Manewa RMAS, Ross AD, Siriwardena M. 2018. Value considerations of adopting BIM in FM Sandanayake YG, Gunatilake S, Waidyasekara KGAS. Proceedings of The 7th World Construction Symposium: Built Asset Sustainability: Rethinking Design, Construction and Operations, The 7th World Construction Symposium :587-595
Ross AD, Siriwardena M. 2018. New approaches to employer engagement within surveying education: Degree Apprenticeships Sandanayake YG, Gunatilake S, Waidyasekara KGAS. Proceedings of the 7th World Construction Symposium Built Asset Sustainability: Rethinking Design, Construction and Operations, The 7th World Construction Symposium :405-412
Dowd T, Siriwardena M. 2018. Collaboration in the construction industry: a view from the rail sector Built Asset Sustainability: Rethinking Design, Construction and Operations, The 7th World Construction Symposium
Manewa RMAS, Muza T, Siriwardena ML, Ross AD. 2017. Through life risk management in mega projects Sandanayake YG, Ramachandra T, Gunatilake S. Proceedings of the 6th CIB World Construction Symposium, 6th CIB World Construction Symposium :458-465
Ranadewa KATO, Sandanayake YG, Siriwardena M. 2017. What Does Developing Lean Capacity Mean? Sandanayake YG, Ramachandra T, Gunatilake S. Proceedings of the 6th World Construction Symposium:, 6th World Construction Symposium :485-494
Manewa RMAS, Blake T, Siriwardena M, Ross A, Marsh D. 2016. Implementation of Building Information Modelling within Construction SMEs Sandanayake YG, Karunasena GI, Ramachandra T. Proceedings of the 5th World Construction Symposium, 5th World Construction Symposium :241-248
Ranadewa KATO, Sandanayake YG, Siriwardena M. 2015. Capacity building in construction SMEs: a proposal through enabling lean Proceedings of the 8th International Conference of Faculty of Architecture Research Unit (FARU), 8th International Conference of Faculty of Architecture Research Unit (FARU) :519-531
Manewa RMAS, Siriwardena M, Ross A. 2015. Barriers to the implementation of concurrent engineering practices within the UK construction industry Sandanayake YG, Fernando NG, Karunasena GI. Proceedings of the CIB 4th World Construction Symposium, CIB 4th World Construction Symposium :134-142 Publisher Url
Siriwardena M, Manewa RMAS, Kulatunga U, Marsh D. 2014. Role of Multi-Disciplinary Project studies in promoting sustainability within the built environment degree programmes: A comparative analysis Sandanayake YG, Fernando NG, Karunasena GI. Proceedings of the 3rd World Construction Symposium, 3rd World Construction Symposium :503-509
Manewa A, Siriwardena M, Ross A. 2014. Responding to the built environment challenges – Design for adaptation Sandanayake YG, Fernando NG, Karunasena GI. Proceedings of the 3rd World Construction Symposium, 3rd World Construction Symposium :471-481
Manewa RMAS, Pasquire C, Gibb A, Ross A, Siriwardena M. 2013. Adaptable Buildings: Striving towards a sustainable future
Herzon L, Shenhar A, Siriwardena M. 2013. Project Complexity: open questions, conceptual approaches and possible analyses, International Postgraduate Research Conference - Salford 2013
Siriwardena ML. 2012. Reforming Higher Education to contribute to lifelong learning in the construction industry (Abstract only) Research Symposium of the Association of Professional Sri Lankans (APSL) in the UK.,
Hanid M, Koskela L, Siriwardena M. 2011. What are the big issues in cost management? COBRA 2011: Proceedings of RICS Construction and Property Conference, COBRA 2011: RICS Construction and Property Conference
Thayaparan M, Siriwardena M, Malalgoda C, Amaratunga D, Kaklauskas A, Lill I. 2010. Reforming HEI to improve skills and knowledge on disaster resilience among construction professionals Proceedings of the Construction, Building and Real Estate Research Conference of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyor, Construction, Building and Real Estate Research Conference of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
Senaratne S, Ekanayake S, Siriwardena M. 2010. Lean Prefabrication: A Sustainable Approach Barrett P, Amaratunga D, Haigh R, Keraminiyage K, Pathirage CE. Proceedings : TG74 Special Track - 18th CIB World Building Congress, 18th CIB World Building Congress - May 2010 :33-44
Siriwardena M, Koskela LJ, Rooke J, McDermott P, Ruikar K, Kagioglou M, Sexton M, Aouad G. 2007. Product-Service Paradigm and the Public Private Partnerships Abbott C, Aouad G, Kagioglou M, Ruddock L. Proceedings of 4th International Research Symposium (SCRI), 4th International Research Symposium (SCRI) :485-497
Siriwardena ML, Kagioglou M. 2005. An integrative review of organisational learning research in construction Queensland University of Technology Research Week International Conference, QUT Research Week 2005 - Conference Proceedings,
Siriwardena ML, Kagioglou M. 2005. Knowledge sharing in the context of process improvement initiatives: Opportunities and challenges for construction organisations Queensland University of Technology Research Week International Conference, QUT Research Week 2005 - Conference Proceedings,
Siriwardena M, Kagioglou M. 2004. Organisational Learning in Construction: a preliminary review of literature Proceedings: 4th International Postgraduate Research Conference on the Built and Human Environment, 4th International Postgraduate Research Conference on the Built and Human Environment
Anagall V, Manewa R, Siriwardena M, Karve S, Dhongde S, Ghorpade P. Apprenticeship scheme as a sustainable mechanism to bridge the skills gap in Indian construction industry Proceedings of Chitkara University Doctoral Consortium 2023, Chitkara University Doctoral Consortium 2023
Conference organisation:
12th World Construction Symposium, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sustainable and Resilient Built Facilities, https://ciobwcs.com/. 2024
Build Back Better (BEAR) Conference, Kandalama, Sri Lanka, (2008), Member of the organising committee.
International Conference in Disaster Resilience, Kandalama, Sri Lanka (2011).
International Group of Lean Construction, Manchester, UK (2008), Member of the organising committee.
International Postgraduate Research Conference, Salford, UK, (2013).
Editorial boards:
Proceedings of the 12th CIOB World Construction Symposium, Member of the scientific committee. 2024
Proceedings of the SLIIT (Sri Lanka SLIIT International Conference on Engineering and Technology, Member of the Scientific Committee, https://sicet.sliit.lk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/SICET_Book-of-proceedings-v2.pdf.. 2023
Proceedings of the 11th World Construction Symposium, 21-22 July 2023, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Member of the Scientific Committee. 2023
Associated Schools of Construction Annual International Conference (April 2023), Reviewer. 2023
Global Challenges in a Disputed World: Smart, Sustainable and Resilient Approaches in the Built Environment - Conference Proceedings - AUBEA 2022 - The 45th Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference - Sydney, Australia, Member of the Scientific Committee. 2022
Proceedings of the 10th World Construction Symposium, 24-26 July 2022, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Member of the Scientific Committee. 2022
Associated Schools of Construction Annual International Conference (April 2022), Reviewer. 2021
Associated Schools of Construction Annual International Conference (April 2021)., Reviewer. 2021
Proceedings of the 9th World Construction Symposium, 09-10th July 2021, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Member of the Scientific Committee. 2021
Associated Schools of Construction Annual International Conference (April 2020), Reviewer. 2019
Proceedings of the 8th World Construction Symposium, 08th - 10th November 2019, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Member of the Scientific Committee. 2019
Associated Schools of Construction Annual International Conference (April 2019)., Reviewer. 2018
Proceedings of the 7th World Construction Symposium, 29th June - 01st July 2018, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Member of the Scientific Committee. 2018
Built Environment Project and Asset Management, Guest editor of the special issue "Public Private Partnerships: potentials, prospects, pitfalls and precautions" Jayasena, H., Siriwardane, M. and Migliaccio, G. (2019), "Public–private partnerships: potentials, prospects, pitfalls and precautions", Built Environment Project and Asset Management, Vol. 9 No. 2, pp. 170-171. 2017
Proceedings of the 6th World Construction Symposium, 30th-02nd July 2017, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Member of the Scientific Committee. 2017
Proceedings of the 5th World Construction Symposium, 29th-31st July 2016, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Member of the Scientific Committee. 2016
Proceedings of the 4th World Construction Symposium, 12-14th June 2015, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Member of the Scientific Committee. 2015
Built Environment Project and Asset Management, Reviewer.
Construction Economics and Building, Reviewer.
Construction Innovation, Reviewer.
Facilities, Reviewer.
Infrastructures, Reviewer.
International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, Reviewer.
International Journal of Environment Research and Public Health, Reviewer.
International Journal of Strategic Property Management, Reviewer.
ITCon, Reviewer.
Proceedings of the 1st SLIIT International Conference on Engineering & Technology (2022), Member of the Advisory / Scientific Committee, https://sicet.sliit.lk/sicet-2022/.
Proceedings of the International Conference in Disaster Resilience, Kandalama, Sri Lanka (2011)., Member of the Scientific Committee.
Sustainability, Reviewer.
External PGR examinations performed:
American University of Sharjah, PhD, The impact of poor communication during the pandemic situation within the UAE real estate sector. 2024
University of Salford, PhD, The role of documents in collaboration within the UK Integrated Emergency Management System. 2023
Heriot-Watt University, PhD, Smart Construction & Industry 4.0 - Challenges and Opportunities A strategic review of construction enablers toward unlocking Digital Transformation. 2023
Liverpool John Moores University, PhD, Framework for improved alternative dispute resolution practice in the Sri Lankan construction industry. 2023
Deakin University, Australia, PhD, A Novel Framework to Assess the Level of Energy Culture Maturity: The Case of Textile and Apparel Industrial Organisations. 2022
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, PhD, A Novel Framework to Assess the Level of Energy Culture Maturity: The Case of Textile and Apparel Industrial Organisations. 2022
Western Sydney University, Australia, PhD, Developing a Blockchain Based Digital Procurement Framework for Construction Supply Chains. 2022
University of Salford, PhD, An investigation of energy saving behaviour for residential buildings in Nigeria. 2022
Robert Gordon University, PhD, Scheduling Techniques that Accommodate Complexity: Industrial Practices and New Approaches. 2022
University of Salford, PhD, A framework to enhance the adoption of Building Information Modelling amongst Sri Lankan Quantity Surveying organisations to increase the accuracy of pre-tender cost estimates. 2021
Heriot-Watt University, PhD, Developing a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for implementing road maintenance projects in South African rural communities. 2020
Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK, PhD, Explorations on an urban interventions management system: a reflection on how to deal with urban complex systems and deliver dynamic change. 2019
Research Grants Awarded:
British Council (UKIERI), Capacity Building in Built Environment Sustainability Research (CAPABLE), Anupa Manewa (PI), Mohan Siriwardena (Co-I), Grant value (£): 100,000.00, Duration of research project: 24 months. 2024
European Commission - EACEA; Lifelong Learning Programme, Built Environment Lifelong Learning Challenging University Responses to Vocational Education (BELLCURVE), Prof Dilanthi Amaratunga (PI) - University of Salford; Dr Mohan Siriwardena (Co-I) University of Salford; Dr Chaminda Pathirage(Co-I) University of Salford; Dr Kaushal Keraminiyage (Co-I) University of Salford; Dr. Udayangani Kulatunga (Co-I) University of Salford; Prof Arturas Kaklauskas (Co-I) Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania; Professor Irene Lill (Co-I) Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia, Grant value (£): 400,000 Euro, Duration of research project: 30 months. 2009
External PGR Supervision - completed students:
Liverpool John Moores University, PhD, Framework for improved alternative dispute resolution in the Sri Lankan construction industry. 2023
University of Moratuwa, PhD, Lean enabling capacity building framework for small and medium enterprises in construction industry. 2021
University of Salford, PhD, Design Science Research as an Approach to Develop Conceptual Solutions for Improving Cost Management in Construction. 2014
Award:
Built Environment Project and Asset Management award for the Best Paper of the 8th World Construction Symposium, 8th - 10th November 2019, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Emerald Group Publishing Limited. 2019
Other invited event:
Research Methodology: Research Philosophy (invited guest lecture), University of Moratuwa, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, A lecture on "Research Methodology: Research Philosophy" was conducted for the benefit of the junior academic staff members and the research students of the Department of Building Economics. Dr. Siriwardena discussed the history and gradual evolution of different research philosophies during the session. https://uom.lk/becon/events/visitation-liverpool-john-moores-university. 2017
Applying for higher degrees: Interview & defending your thesis, University of Moratuwa, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Lecture conducted for academic staff and postgraduate research students.. 2016
Defending your thesis (invited guest lecture), University of Moratuwa, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Lecture conducted for academic staff & postgraduate research candidates of Faculty of Architecture.. 2014
External collaboration:
Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Architecture for Women, Pune, India, Department of Architecture. 2016
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Department of Building Economics, Faculty of Architecture. 2014
Other Professional Activity:
Member of the research grant award panel for Architecture division of the Scottish Graduate School of Arts and Humanities (2014- August 2016)..