Saman De Silva

Dr. Saman De Silva is a Senior Lecturer at RMIT University's School of Civil and Chemical Engineering, specializing in Structural Engineering, Earthquake Engineering, and Fire Engineering. He has held this position since 2003, following academic roles as a Lecturer (1999–2002) and Research Scholar at the University of Melbourne (1992–1995). His research focuses on sustainable civil infrastructure, performance-based design, and advanced structural analysis.

Education: PhD in Civil Engineering (implied through academic roles). Professional Experience: Over 30 years of industry experience, including roles as Senior Structural Engineer at Hughes Trueman Reinhold and Connell Wagner, and Deputy Section Engineer at Randenigala Hydropower Project in Sri Lanka.

Research Interests: Structural dynamics, numerical modeling, earthquake and fire engineering, sustainable infrastructure development, and decision support systems. His work spans hydropower design, corrosion mitigation, and urban water management.

Awards: VC’s Research Excellence Award (2003), ARC Linkage Grant (EcoHome Project), CRC-CI Grant. He has led projects like EcoHome and contributed to noise management in urban environments.

Teaching: Focuses on structural engineering, including earthquake and fire engineering, and risk management. Active in curriculum development and industry collaboration.

Industry Collaborations: Projects include Colonial Stadium roof modeling, Quay West Apartments structural design, and Crown Entertainment Complex consultancy. He promotes interdisciplinary education and sustainable housing solutions.

Labs/Teams: Involved in infrastructure resilience, sustainable materials, and urban planning initiatives.