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Dr Lalantha Senevirathna is part of the CSU Engineering team and has a wealth of international work and research experience. He studied at the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka before working in the water industry as a civil engineer for five years. This was followed by postgraduate studies at the Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand and a PhD from Kyoto University, Japan in advanced wastewater treatment. Dr Senevirathna believes engineers can make the world a better, safer and happier place through the creative application of scientific principles to solve problems. He enjoys sharing his 15 years of field engineer, research and teaching experience with CSU students.
Research Interests
- Tracer level water pollutants
- Water quality monitoring
- Adsorption
- Disinfection
- Environmental health and public health
- School of Engineering, Bathurst
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy (Water Treatment), Development of effective removal methods of PFCs (perfluorinated compounds) in water by adsorption and coagulation, Kyoto University
2007 → 2010
Award Date: 29 Oct 2010
Master of Engineering, Asian Institute of Technology
2005 → 2007
Bachelor’s Degree (Civil Engineering), University of Peradeniya
1996 → 2000
External positions
Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Western Sydney
Jul 2013 → Jul 2015
Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Western Sydney
Oct 2010 → Jun 2013
Engineer, National Water Supply and Drainage Board
Jan 2001 → Oct 2007
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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The influence of recent bushfires on water quality and the operation of water purification systems in regional NSW
Jackson, R., Krishna, K. C. B., Li, M., Sathasivan, S. & Senevirathna, L., Jul 2024, In: Scientific Reports. 14, 1, 10 p., 16222.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An innovative engineering curriculum to train next generation water engineers: A successful case study
Senevirathna, L., Krishna Pillai, K., Morgan, J. & Cameron, S., 2023, In: European Journal of Engineering Education. 48, 6, p. 1213-1228 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Assessing the impacts of tree roots on local government infrastructure: A case study of Orange City Council
Wills, G. & Senevirathna, L., 05 Nov 2023.Research output: Other contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Implications of sinusoidal audio-tactile linemarking in Australia and its safety benefits compared to conventional treatment
Kuhnel, A. & Senevirathna, L., 05 Nov 2023.Research output: Other contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Performance of regional water purification plants during extreme weather events: three case studies from New South Wales, Australia
Hickey, A. & Senevirathna, L., Jun 2023, In: Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Assignment 1: 95396 Snowy Hydro Secondary Controls
Baumgartner, L. (Recipient), Doyle, K. (Recipient), Robinson, W. (Recipient), Ning, N. (Recipient) & Senevirathna, L. (Recipient), 28 Jul 2021
Prize: Grant › Successful
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Charles Sturt 2020 Excellence Awards
Fowler, R. (Recipient), Winslade, M. (Recipient), Lew, H. (Recipient), Jackson, A. (Recipient), Fletcher, D. (Recipient), Plunkett, F. (Recipient), Paton, J. (Recipient), Olsen, K. (Recipient), Howell, L. (Recipient), Tenison, M. (Recipient), Burton, M. (Recipient), Wise, T. (Recipient), Tenison, M. (Recipient), McLeod, A. (Recipient), Briggs, T. (Recipient), Ahern, S. (Recipient), Driver, J. (Recipient), Sugumaran, M. (Recipient), Power, C. (Recipient), Mason, D. (Recipient), Bird, S. (Recipient), Schiller-Hartnett, T. (Recipient), Spalding, N. (Recipient), Sykes, N. (Recipient), Campbell, L. (Recipient), Callander, S. (Recipient), Uchalla, Y. (Recipient), Murrell-Orgill, K. (Recipient), Pasanai, S. (Recipient), Carroll, M. (Recipient), Garrison, K. (Recipient), Derouet, L. (Recipient), Erskine, V. (Recipient), Grainger, J. (Recipient), Bracken, L. (Recipient), Welsh, K. (Recipient), Edmanson, L. (Recipient), Wong, J. (Recipient), Blundell, B. (Recipient), Lotz, L. (Recipient), Weller, J. (Recipient), Brakell, K. (Recipient), Cameron, S. (Recipient), Devitt, J. (Recipient), Lindsay, E. (Recipient), Mahinroosta, R. (Recipient), Morgan, J. (Recipient), Krishna Pillai, K. (Recipient), Senevirathna, L. (Recipient), Shaeri, S. (Recipient), Thew, P. (Recipient), Miles, S. (Recipient), Macfarlane, T. (Recipient), Quinton, S. (Recipient), Taylor, J. (Recipient), Patton, N. (Recipient), Sharrock, S. (Recipient), Rowley, L. (Recipient), Jenkins, M. (Recipient), King, K. (Recipient), Bonham, S. (Recipient), Causer, A. (Recipient), Stone, J. (Recipient), Clements, J. (Recipient), Vickers, B. (Recipient), Smith, D. (Recipient), Dalton, A. (Recipient), Kaandorp, J. (Recipient), Astrup, M. (Recipient), Wilson, L. (Recipient), Menz, V. (Recipient), Mitchell, P. (Recipient), Foley, S. (Recipient), Van Deventer, J. (Recipient), Pope, W. (Recipient), van Huet, H. (Recipient), Barry, K. (Recipient), Bradow, J. (Recipient), Corrigan, R. (Recipient), Costigan, M. (Recipient), Denton, M. (Recipient), Diamond, A. (Recipient), Eastwood, M. (Recipient), Kilgour, A. (Recipient), Lustig, K. (Recipient), Matheson, A. (Recipient), Mulquiney, T. (Recipient), Pengelly, J. (Recipient), Petrie, E. (Recipient), Robson, K. (Recipient), Roman, N. (Recipient), Southwell, A. (Recipient), Simpson, M. (Recipient) & Howard, J. (Recipient), 08 Dec 2020
Prize: Award › Internal award
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Fish passage projects across East Asian countries
Senevirathna, L. (Recipient), 2022
Prize: Grant › Successful
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Activities
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U.S. Department of Defense (Publisher)
Senevirathna, L. (Reviewer)
2023Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial responsibility
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Israel Ministry of innovation, Science and Technology (Publisher)
Senevirathna, L. (Reviewer)
2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Peer review responsibility, including review panel or committee
Press/Media
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Researchers assist local council with PFAS contamination management
Mahinroosta, R. & Senevirathna, L.
05/02/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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New projects
Mahinroosta, R., Senevirathna, L. & Li, M.
24/02/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Removing PFAS from soils
Mahinroosta, R., Senevirathna, L., Li, M. & Shaeri, S.
17/02/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Dr Lalantha Senevirathna - Living Well Across the Lifespan
10/02/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Charles Sturt student engineers are the People’s Choice
26/11/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media