Academic Building (B3)-Room 124
Department of Civil and Environmental Technology
Faculty of Technology
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Mahenwatte, Pitipana North
Homagama 10200
Sri Lanka

Email: sakurabogoda@sjp.ac.lk

Dr G. B. Sakura is a holder of a PhD (Eng.) Degree in Civil Engineering from the City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering (first-class honors), University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. Currently, she is working as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Civil and Environmental Technology, Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

Dr G. B. Sakura has been working with Computational Fluid Dynamics software, ANSYS CFX for her research studies and is interesting in modelling particle-fluid flow applications and fluid dynamic applications. She is also interesting to work in material characterization and modelling applications.

Research Keywords: Fluid Mechanics, Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) applications, Fluid/ Temperature Flow modelling in Building envelopes, Particle Dynamics, Air Pollution Control, Construction materials characterization and modelling

Wind Engineering, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Air Quality Monitoring and Aerosol Dynamics, Building Services Modelling

Rathnayake L.R.S.D, Sakura G.B and Weerasekara N. A. “A Review of Indoor Air Pollution in Sri Lanka, Comparing to South Asia” IAR Journal of Engineering and Technology, IAR J EngTech; 2022; 3(1): 26-36. (DOI: 10.47310/iarjet.2022.v03i01.003)

Surenthiran, Iynkaran, and Sakura Bogoda. “Performance Analysis of Concrete Slab Reinforced with Steel and Bamboo.” advances in Technology (2022): 114-123. (DOI: 10.31357/ait.v2i2.5441)

Bogodage, Sakura G., and Andrew YT Leung. “Cyclone separator theories to predict performance and flow characteristics.” Journal of Particle Science and Technology 7.2 (2021): 83-98. (DOI:10.22104/JPST.2022.5608.1207)

L.R.S.D. Rathnayake, Ganegama Bogodage Sakura, Nuwan Asanka Weerasekara. “Review of Outdoor Air Pollution in Sri Lanka Compared to the South Asian Region.” Nature Environment and Pollution Technology; 2023; 22(2): 609-621. (DOI:10.46488/NEPT.2023.v22i02.006)

G. B. Sakura and A. Y. T. Leung, “Improvements of the cyclone separator performance by down-comer tubes, Journal of Hazardous Materials”, vol. 286, pp. 286: 488-506, March, 2016. (DOI:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2016.02.072)

G. B. Sakura and A. Y. T. Leung, “CFD simulations of cyclone separators to reduce air pollution,” Powder Technology, vol. 286, pp. 286: 488-506, March, 2015. (DOI:10.1016/j.powtec.2015.08.023)

G. B. Sakura and A. Y. T. Leung, “Experimental Study of Particle Collection Efficiency of Cylindrical Inlet Type Cyclone Separator,” International Journal of Environmental Science and Development, vol. 6, pp. 160-164, March, 2015. ( DOI: 10.7763/IJESD.2015.V6.581)

Rajapaksha K, Sakura G. B., “Factors Affecting Construction Labor Efficiency in Sri Lanka” International Conference on Innovation and Emerging Technologies 2022 (ICIET 2022); 91, September, 2022

Hirushi A L Gunawardhana, Ganegama B Sakura. “Air pollution in construction activities: comprehensive review.” International Conference on Innovation and Emerging Technologies 2021 (ICIET 2021); PP-71, September, 2021

Bhagya D Batheegama, Ganegama B Sakura. “A review of recycled coarse aggregates replacing natural coarse aggregates in concrete” International Conference on Innovation and Emerging Technologies 2021 (ICIET 2021); PP-74, September, 2021

G. B. Sakura, A.Y.T. Leung, “Comparison of cyclone performance with theoretical predictions based on inlet velocity and particle loading rate”, 7th International Symposium on Advances in Civil and Environmental Engineering Practices for Sustainable Development (ACEPS- 2019), PP. 165- 172, October, 2019

Sakura G Bogodage, Andrew YT Leung, “Experimental, CFD and Theoretical Study of Cyclone Performance Based on Inlet Velocity and Particle Loading Rate”, ICFD 2018: 20th International Conference on Fluid Dynamics, World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, issue 1, vol. 12, January, 2018

G. B. Sakura and A. Y. T. Leung, “Improve the collection efficiency of fine particles in cyclone separator with a prolonged vertical tube at the bottom,” in International Conference on Environmental Science and Biological Engineering (ESBE 2014), Beijing, China, 2014, pp. 803-809

G.B.Sakura, W.M.P.Kumara, H.R.A.D. Ishara, & H.Sooriyaarachchi, “Development of coconut coir Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Hollow sections and sheets as alternatives to the timber roofing systems and roof claddings”, in International Exchange Symposium on Sustainable infrastructure development in Asia (14-15, September 2009, Sri Lanka), pp. 77-82 ISBN978-955-1507-12-1

G.B.Sakura, W.M.P.Kumara, H.R.A.D. Ishara, & H.Sooriyaarachchi, Development of coconut coir Fiber FRP Hollow sections and Evaluate the Structural Behavior, Proceedings of the Civil Engineering Research Exchange Symposium (CERES’ 10) (27th February 2010, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka), pp. 02-08