About Me
I'm a doctoral researcher based in Glasgow, Scotland 🏴, originally from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰.
After completing my first degree in mechanical engineering, I moved to Scotland to pursue a PhD. My research has taken quite a different direction, I now work in an interdisciplinary field exploring the psychological and behavioural factors that affect indoor exposure, and developing effective behavioural interventions. This work spans psychology, building science, computer science, systems engineering, behavioural science, and more.
Alongside my research, I work part-time and freelance on instructional design projects, learning management systems (LMS), web development, and various other tech-related work. I genuinely enjoy these smaller projects - they're opportunities to practise what I love.
I also spend time travelling and doing photography, mostly around Glasgow where I live now, and Colombo where I'm from. I'm keen on outdoor activities and cycling too, particularly during the summer.
You'll find many different sides of me on this site. Please connect with me on LinkedIn or through email if you'd like to get in touch.
I Study
Occupant Behaviour
Discovering effective interventions for occupant and system behaviour change
Systems Thinking
Applying systems thinking to diverse real-world problems
Machine Learning
Studying how to approach complex problems with machine learning and today's AI advancements
I Also Do
eLearning and Instructional Design
Developing CPD courses, interactive activities, assessments, and multimedia learning materials
Web and Digital Development
Building WordPress sites and custom React-based projects, and maintaining digital platforms
Academic Research
Conducting research on indoor environmental quality and resource consumption in built environments