Mr. Kusal C. Jayathilaka

Lecturer (On Contract)
Specialization: Construction and Building Services

Contact

Academic Building (B3)-Room 114
Department of Civil and Environmental Technology
Faculty of Technology
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Mahenwatte, Pitipana North
Homagama 10200
Sri Lanka

Email: kusaljayathilaka@sjp.ac.lk

Education

2019-2023
BET(Hons), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka

Personal Profile

Mr. Kusal C. Jayathilka is a Lecturer (On Contract) specializing in Construction and Building Services in the Department of Civil & Environmental Technology, Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. He has been serving in this position since August 2025, actively contributing to undergraduate teaching and academic activities within the department.
 
He graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Honours) degree from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura in 2023, obtaining a Second Class Upper Division, with specialization in Construction and Building Services. His academic background provides a strong foundation in construction technology, building systems, and applied engineering practices.
 
Prior to his current appointment, Mr. Jayathilka served as a Demonstrator in Geotechnology Specialization at the Department of Civil & Environmental Technology, Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, where he was involved in laboratory instruction and academic support. In addition, he has worked as a Visiting Lecturer at the University College of Batangala, Sri Lanka, from February 2024 to June 2024, gaining further experience in higher education teaching.
 
His academic interests are aligned with construction and building services technology, and he is actively engaged in teaching and professional development within the field of civil and environmental technology.
 
Research Keywords: Concrete Technology, Building Automation System Technology

Positions Held

  • Since 2025, AugustLecturer – On Contract, Department of Civil and Environmental Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
  • August, 2023 - August, 2025Temporary Demonstrator, Department of Civil and Environmental Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
  • February, 2024 - June, 2024Visiting Lecturer - University College of Batangala, Sri Lanka

Research Interests

Concrete Technology, Building Automation System Technology

Publications

Journal Articles

“Investigating the Influence of Diverse Sri Lankan Sands on Concrete Properties for Sustainable Construction”    Journal of Research Technology and Engineering, 2025

Abstracts

“Suitability of E-Waste as an Alternative for Coarse Aggregate in Concrete” International Conference on Innovation and Emerging Technologies 2023 (ICIET).

Teaching

ECB 3102 Highway Design and Construction
ECC 4381 Contract Law and Dispute Resolution