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Dr. Ravindra Jayaratne is a Reader in Coastal Engineering at the University of East London, affiliated with the School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering and Department of Engineering & Construction. With over 20 years of research experience, he specializes in modelling sediment transport processes, tsunamis, storm surges, extreme waves, and glacier lake outburst floods (GLOF).
- Qualifications: Doctor of Engineering (Civil Engineering), Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering), BSc, PG Cert
- Administrative Roles: BSc Civil Engineering Programme Leader (2011-2017), REF2021 Impact Champion, Link Tutor for multiple countries
- Collaborations: Academic and engineering partners in Japan, UK, Canada, Mexico, Iran, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Indonesia
Research Interests focus on coastal engineering, wave hydrodynamics, wave-structure interaction, and disaster prevention mechanisms. His work integrates field data from post-disaster surveys in Thailand, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Japan, and the UK with numerical and laboratory models to develop both soft engineering solutions (management strategies, education) and hard engineering solutions (predictive tools, design guidelines) for coastal resilience.
Recent Publications (2025-2018) examine:
- Flood risk and microplastic pollution in Indonesia and the Thames
- Scour mechanisms around coastal structures under extreme waves
- Community engagement in disaster preparedness across Japan and England
- Beach morphological changes and sediment transport dynamics
- Coastal structure stability against tsunami impacts
Scientific Recognition includes:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
- Over £182,000 in external grants from NERC, GCRF, JSPS, Waseda University, and others
- £103,500 in internal grants at UEL
- 100+ peer-reviewed publications and editorial roles
Academic Leadership involves:
- Supervising 2 PhD students and mentoring 3 civil engineering projects
- Contributing to REF2014 and REF2021 submissions
- Leading the "Flood Risk Modelling and Mapping" research team since 2017
- External examiner roles at University of Plymouth
- Associate Editor at Coastal Engineering Journal, Taylor & Francis
