We are pleased to see four THINKLab researchers receive their PhD degrees at the University of Salford graduation ceremony in the Lowry Theatre of Salford Quays on June 10, 2024. The researchers from Thinklab, Dr. Devindi Geekiyanage, Dr. Pavitra Ganeshu, Dr. Farhan Roslan, and Dr. Srimal Samansiri, completed their research studies in the area of Disaster Management under the leadership and guidance of Prof. Terrence Fernando, Director of Thinklab, with the co-supervision of Prof. Kaushal Keraminiyage and Prof. Bingunath Ingirige.
After four years of hard work, these students have managed to conduct extensive research to create knowledge for the decision-makers to help build resilience against climate-induced disasters. The titles of their PhDs are :
- A Holistic Approach for Fostering Community Engagement in the Decision-making of Risk-sensitive Urban Planning and Development – Dr. Devindi Geekiyanage
- Enhancing Stakeholder Collaboration in Risk-Sensitive Urban Planning in Sri Lanka – Dr. Pavitha Ganeshu
- The Characteristics of an Integrated Flood Warning and Response System that can Fciliatate Evidence-based Decision-making : A Case Study in Sri Lanka – Dr. Srimal Samansiri
- A Framework for Implementing Risk-sensitive Urban Development – Dr. Farhan Roslan
All the PhD graduates continue to work with THINKlab to create an impact on their research internationally.
The above doctoral research projects were sponsored by the University of Salford, from the funding it received from the Global Challenges Research Funds, attached to the MOBILISE project (mobilise.thinklab-salford.org.uk ) and the TRANSCEND project https://transcend-project.org.uk/). During their PhD study period, these four researchers managed to produce nine journal articles. The list of publications with links is available at the end of this article.
Thinklab at the University of Salford is an advanced research facility designed to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. Equipped with cutting-edge technology, Thinklab focuses on areas such as digital technology, smart cities, collaborative engineering and climate resilience. It aims to bridge the gap among academia, industry and government organisations by providing a collaborative space for researchers, students, and professionals to develop innovative solutions to real-world problems.
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Research Articles
- Geekiyanage, D., Fernando, T., & Keraminiyage, K. (2023). Modelling interrelationships of the factors impeding community engagement in risk-sensitive urban planning: Evidence from Sri Lanka. Sustainability, 15(20), 14662. https://doi.org/10.3390/su152014662
- Geekiyanage, D., Keraminiyage, K., Fernando, T., & Jayawickrama, T. (2021). Factors influencing acceptance or rejection regarding being the host community for post-disaster resettlements in developing countries. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 53, 101973. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2020.101973
- Geekiyanage, D., Fernando, T., & Keraminiyage, K. (2021). Mapping participatory methods in the urban development process: A systematic review and case-based evidence analysis. Sustainability, 13(16), 8992. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13168992
- Geekiyanage, D., Fernando, T., & Keraminiyage, K. (2020). Assessing the state of the art in community engagement for participatory decision-making in disaster risk-sensitive urban development. International journal of disaster risk reduction, 51, 101847. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2020.101847
- Samansiri, S., Fernando, T., & Ingirige, B. (2023). Critical Failure Factors of Flood Early Warning and Response Systems (FEWRS): A Structured Literature Review and Interpretive Structural Modelling (ISM) Analysis. Geosciences, 13(5), 137. https://doi.org/10.3390/geosciences13050137
- Samansiri, S., Fernando, T., & Ingirige, B. (2022). Advanced technologies for offering situational intelligence in flood warning and response systems: A literature review. Water, 14(13), 2091. https://doi.org/10.3390/w14132091
- Ganeshu, P., Fernando, T., & Keraminiyage, K. (2023). Barriers to, and enablers for, stakeholder collaboration in risk-sensitive urban planning: a systematised literature review. Sustainability, 15(5), 4600. https://doi.org/10.3390/su15054600
- Ganeshu, P., Fernando, T., Therrien, M. C., & Keraminiyage, K. (2024). Inter-Organisational Collaboration Structures and Features to Facilitate Stakeholder Collaboration. Administrative Sciences, 14(2), 25. https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci14020025
- Roslan, A. F., Fernando, T., Biscaya, S., & Sulaiman, N. (2021). Transformation towards risk-sensitive urban development: a systematic review of the issues and challenges. Sustainability, 13(19), 10631. https://doi.org/10.3390/su131910631