Ruwini EDIRISINGHE

Dr. Ruwini Edirisinghe is a Senior Lecturer and Vice-Chancellor’s Research Fellow at RMIT University’s School of PCPM. Her research focuses on digital innovation in the Built Environment, particularly Construction 4.0/5.0 technologies (IoT, BIM, digital twins) applied to facility and construction management. She emphasizes work safety, infrastructure sustainability, and decarbonization. A senior member of IEEE and CIB W078 representative, she advocates gender diversity in engineering since 2012, leading initiatives like Women in Engineering and school outreach programs. With $4.9M in secured grants and awards (including 2023 IEEE Outstanding Volunteer and CIB Vistas Awards), she collaborates with industry and national partners. Her teaching spans BIM, sensor networks, and safety technologies. Current supervision areas include AI in construction waste management and circular economy models.

Education & Grants: Secured $4.9M in research funding through grants like the Vice-Chancellor’s Fellowship (2015). Awards include RMIT’s Malcolm Moore Industry Award (2015) and Endeavour Postdoctoral Fellowship (2011).

Research & Service: Leads diversity committees (RMIT’s Women Researcher’s Network, IEEE WIE) and collaborates globally on projects addressing workforce inclusion and smart construction technologies.