Sithara is the Program director for the Civil Engineering program (LHMI) and has contributed to UniSA engineering education for 14 years. She also has been the program director for the Associate Degree Engineering programs (XTEN, XTENE, LTEN) and Flexible Entry Engineering program (LHEF) (2021-2022).
Sithara has contributed to 11 UniSA Engineering courses as a lecturer, course coordinator, content developer and student supervisor. She has engaged in curriculum development and assessment moderation, with a focus on improving course quality. She has promoted innovation in student-centred learning. She has provided leadership and support for the programs' planning, development and quality assurance by facilitating reviews, amendments,... Read more
About me
Sithara is the Program director for the Civil Engineering program (LHMI) and has contributed to UniSA engineering education for 14 years. She also has been the program director for the Associate Degree Engineering programs (XTEN, XTENE, LTEN) and Flexible Entry Engineering program (LHEF) (2021-2022).
Sithara has contributed to 11 UniSA Engineering courses as a lecturer, course coordinator, content developer and student supervisor. She has engaged in curriculum development and assessment moderation, with a focus on improving course quality. She has promoted innovation in student-centred learning. She has provided leadership and support for the programs' planning, development and quality assurance by facilitating reviews, amendments, credit agreements, course mappings, moderations and promotional activities for UniSA.
Sithara has conducted workshops promoting the use of digital technologies, predominantly using Moodle Learning Management systems in teaching. She received UniSA award for ‘Innovative contribution to digital learning’ in 2017. Over the past 14 years, She has successfully promoted digital learning practices to a broader audience through workshops, presentations and publications.
She has established a foundation in Engineering Education research and promoted high-quality teaching practices while contributing to pedagogical innovation. She has engaged in collaborative research focusing on digital teaching and learning.
She also has background in Water Engineering with a focus on surface water hydrology. She has contributed to the Australian Rainfall and Runoff (ARR) national guideline update project.
Teaching is her passion and she is committed to pass on her knowledge and experience to inspire the next generation.
2014 Ph.D. Water Engineering – University of South Australia
2009 Master of Water Resources Management – University of South Australia
2005 B.Sc. (Hons) Engineering – University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
About me
Doctor of Philosophy University of South Australia
Master of Science (Water Resources Management) University of South Australia
Flood design, Frequency analysis and Regional modelling
Contribute to Australian Rainfall and Runoff (ARR) National Guideline Update project: Australian Rainfall and Runoff – Revision projects – project 5 – Stage 1, 2 and 3 Reports, Engineers Australia, 2009, 2012 and 2015.
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, ResearcherID or Scopus
Open access indicates that an output is open access.
| Year | Output |
|---|---|
| 2022 |
Open access
149
93
6
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| 2019 |
Open access
67
30
7
|
| Year | Output |
|---|---|
| 2020 |
Open access
4
53
|
| Year | Output |
|---|---|
| 2022 |
Open access
43
29
175
|
| 2022 |
Open access
149
93
6
|
| 2019 |
Open access
67
30
7
|
| 2015 |
Open access
17
9
|
| 2013 |
Open access
10
10
|
| 2010 |
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| Year | Output |
|---|---|
| 2019 |
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| 2019 |
Open access
1
|
| 2011 |
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| 2009 |
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| 2009 |
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| 2009 |
Open access
2
2
|
| 2009 |
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Research
Flood design, Frequency analysis and Regional modelling
Contribute to Australian Rainfall and Runoff (ARR) National Guideline Update project: Australian Rainfall and Runoff – Revision projects – project 5 – Stage 1, 2 and 3 Reports, Engineers Australia, 2009, 2012 and 2015.
External engagement & recognition
| Organisation | Country |
|---|---|
| Government of South Australia | AUSTRALIA |
| University of Adelaide | AUSTRALIA |
| University of South Australia | AUSTRALIA |
| WSP Australia | AUSTRALIA |
External engagement & recognition
| Engagement/recognition | Year |
|---|---|
MemberSociety for Learning Analytics Reserch |
2024 |
TAFE SA Engineering - Course Advisory GroupTAFE SA |
2024 |
MemberSociety for Learning Analytics Reserch |
2023 |
TAFE SA Engineering - Course Advisory GroupTAFE SA |
2023 |
MemberSociety for Learning Analytics Reserch |
2022 |
TAFE SA Engineering - Course Advisory GroupTAFE SA |
2022 |
MemberSociety for Learning Analytics Reserch |
2021 |
TAFE SA Engineering - Course Advisory GroupTAFE SA |
2021 |
MemberSociety for Learning Analytics Reserch |
2020 |
Australian Rainfall and Runoff (ARR) - Guidelines Revision Project 5Australian Government - Geoscience Australia |
2015 |
Australian Rainfall and Runoff (ARR) Guidline Update Project 5Australian Government - Geoscience Australia |
2015 |
Recipient, Monash Engineering Women's Leadership AwardMonash University |
2015 |
Australian Rainfall and Runoff (ARR) - Guidelines Revision Project 5Australian Government - Geoscience Australia |
2014 |
Australian Rainfall and Runoff (ARR) Guidline Update Project 5Australian Government - Geoscience Australia |
2014 |
Australian Rainfall and Runoff (ARR) - Guidelines Revision Project 5Australian Government - Geoscience Australia |
2013 |
Australian Rainfall and Runoff (ARR) Guidline Update Project 5Australian Government - Geoscience Australia |
2013 |
Member of Golden Key International Honour Society
Teaching & student supervision
Teaching & student supervision
Supervisions from 2010 shown
| Thesis title | Student status |
|---|---|
| 383- Enhancing Hydrological Accuracy through Advanced Rating Curves and Gauged Flow Modelling in SA Catchments | Current |
| 386-Comprehensive Analysis of Hydrological Losses in SA: Integrating Parametric and Non-parametric Approaches | Current |
| Risk model development of tree root intrusions in sewer pipes in an urbanised area | Completed |
