Eng. Dinal Priyankara holds a Bachelor’s Honours Degree in Earth Resources Engineering from the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. He has practical field experience in geotechnical engineering, particularly in deep foundation construction and soil testing.

Before joining the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, he worked as an Assistant Lecturer at the Institute of Technology, University of Moratuwa. He has over four years of teaching experience in the higher education sector. Currently, he is pursuing a Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering at the University of Moratuwa.
He is a member of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL), the Sri Lankan Geotechnical Society (SLGS), and the Engineering Council of Sri Lanka.

His current research focuses on evaluating the engineering properties of metamorphic rocks in Sri Lanka using indirect methods. Additionally, his research interests include ground improvement techniques and soil stabilization.

Research Keywords: Slope Stabilization Techniques, Ground Improvement with the use of geotechnical membranes and soil reinforcing materials, Determination of properties of rocks using indirect methods, Pile integrity testing, Modeling and designing retaining structures, Use of industrial by-products as alternative materials in geotechnical engineering applications

Slope Stabilization Techniques, Ground Improvement with the use of geotechnical membranes and soil reinforcing materials, Determination of properties of rocks using indirect methods, Pile integrity testing, Modeling and designing retaining structures, Use of industrial by-products  as alternative materials in geotechnical engineering applications

Bulathsinghala A.V.U.B.,Samarasekara M.M.P.D. , Priyankara W.M.D.,2024,Optimization of the usage of weathered rocks found in Sri Lankan Rock Quarries, Incorporated Engineer, Volume 21, Issue 2

Priyankara W.M.D.,Nimnajith W.G.D.,(2024),Estimation of Uniaxial Compressive Strength and Elastic Modulus of Metamorphic Rocks Using Schmidt Hammer Test,Proceedings of International Conference on Innovation and Emerging Technologies (ICIET) 2024

 

Priyankara W.M.D., (2021),Areas to be Investigated to Improve the Reliability of Cross-Hole Sonic Logging Test,Proceedings of Institute of Technology University of Moratuwa Research Symposium (ITUMRS) 2021

 

Priyankara W.M.D., Pavthra P.,Suwimal W.M.W.,(2018),Possibility of Producing Manufactured Sand from Quartzite Rocks at Rajawaka Off Balangoda,Proceedings of International Symposium on Earth Resources Management & Environment  (ISERME) 2018,pp 71-78