Madhavee Mahinkanda is an academic professional specializing in Construction Management. With a robust academic background, she recently completed her Ph.D. at the University of South Australia, focusing on optimizing design decisions to minimize construction waste. She is a Lecturer and Course Coordinator at the University of South Australia, known for her exceptional teaching and research skills.
Her teaching expertise spans various subjects, including Project Appraisal, Construction Operations and Safety, Construction Cost Planning, Building Estimating, Building Services, and general construction management and project management courses. Her research interests lie in sustainable construction, waste management, and value management,... Read more
About me
Madhavee Mahinkanda is an academic professional specializing in Construction Management. With a robust academic background, she recently completed her Ph.D. at the University of South Australia, focusing on optimizing design decisions to minimize construction waste. She is a Lecturer and Course Coordinator at the University of South Australia, known for her exceptional teaching and research skills.
Her teaching expertise spans various subjects, including Project Appraisal, Construction Operations and Safety, Construction Cost Planning, Building Estimating, Building Services, and general construction management and project management courses. Her research interests lie in sustainable construction, waste management, and value management, with numerous publications and conference presentations to her credit.
Her professional journey includes pivotal roles as a lecturer at the University of Moratuwa in Sri Lanka and as a Quantity Surveyor in the industry, showcasing her practical experience and academic prowess. Madhavee’s dedication to education is complemented by her proactive approach to curriculum development, research dissemination, and student support.
She is passionate about improving education and contributing to sustainable construction practices. Her work combines practical experience with academic knowledge, aimed at preparing future construction professionals.
About me
Doctor of Philosophy University of South Australia
Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying University of Moratuwa
Lecturer: University of Moratuwa
(2019-2020)
Research
Research outputs for the last seven years are shown below. Some long-standing staff members may have older outputs included. To see earlier years visit ORCID or Scopus
Open access indicates that an output is open access.
| Year | Output |
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| 2024 |
Open access
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| 2023 |
Open access
1
1
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| Year | Output |
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| 2019 |
Open access
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| 2019 |
Open access
3
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| 2019 |
Open access
1
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| 2019 |
Open access
2
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External engagement & recognition
| Organisation | Country |
|---|---|
| Currie and Brown International | UNITED KINGDOM |
| University of Moratuwa | SRI LANKA |
| University of South Australia | AUSTRALIA |
| University of Technology Sydney | AUSTRALIA |
Teaching & student supervision
