Dr Chamila Gunasekara holds the position of Senior Lecturer in the School of Engineering at RMIT University, while concurrently serving as the Partnership & Scientific Program Manager in the ARC TREMS ITRH and C&I discipline champion for the offshore cotutelle HDR program. Distinguished with the esteemed ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA), he earned his academic credentials from the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka (Bachelor’s degree), Saitama University in Japan (Master’s degree), and RMIT University (Doctoral degree).

Specialising in Construction Materials and Structural Engineering, Chamila is recognised for his expertise in developing innovative solutions for construction materials through the integration of various waste materials and digital technologies. His research efforts are focused on advancing sustainability in construction by establishing smart built environments utilising information and communications technology.

With a substantial publication record of over 125 refereed journal articles and conference proceedings, he has secured multiple research grants, totalling up to $3 million. Additionally, Chamila is a Chartered Member of Engineers Australia, bringing with him five years of experience in the construction engineering and structural design sector.