About
Professor Sujeeva Setunge is an Associate Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research & Innovation) at RMIT University’s STEM College, overseeing a large interdisciplinary research portfolio. Her research focuses on sustainable construction materials, infrastructure asset management, and circular economy solutions. She leads high-impact projects such as the $21M ARC Industrial Transformation Hub (TREMS), integrating reclaimed resources into engineered materials.
- Roles: ADVC R&I (STEM College), former Deputy Dean (Engineering), Head of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Expertise: Asset Management, Infrastructure Resilience, Waste-to-Resource Technologies
- Key Achievements: Developed CAMS (Council Asset Management System), recognized with multiple awards including the 2018 RMIT Research Impact Award and 2005 Teaching Innovation Award
Her research interests span nano-technology for sustainable materials, predictive modeling using digital twins, and smart city integration. She actively collaborates with industry, leading over 20 industry-sponsored projects. Recent work emphasizes AI-driven structural health monitoring and circular economy frameworks.
Professor Setunge holds a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) certification and is a Fellow of Engineers Australia. Her teaching focuses on civil infrastructure engineering, with a strong emphasis on integrating sustainability and innovation into curricula.
