Dilanthi Amaratunga

Phone01484 256339
EmailD.Amaratungahud.acuk

University of Huddersfield Queensgate Huddersfield HD1 3DH
United Kingdom

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Disaster Risk Reduction in the Built Environment Early Warning systems including Risk based/informed early warning Understanding disaster risks Preparedness for response and Post-Disaster Reconstruction Gender-Responsive Disaster Risk Reduction Disaster resilience from the perspective of the social/political, economic and physical sciences Social impact of reconstruction Capacity building for disaster mitigation and reconstruction Post-conflict reconstruction Facilities and business continuity management and investment in disaster resilience

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2167 Citations
24 h-Index
100 Article
89 Conference contribution
29 Chapter
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2020
Incorporation of Disaster Risk Reduction Mechanisms for Flood Hazards into the Greensl^® Rating System for Built Environment in Sri Lanka
Abeysinghe, A. A. S. E., Bandara, C. S., Siriwardana, C. S. A., Haigh, R., Amaratunga, D. & Dissanayake, P. B. R., 19 Sep 2020, ICSECM 2019 - Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management. Dissanayake, R., Mendis, P., Weerasekera, K., De Silva, S. & Fernando, S. (eds.). Springer Singapore, Vol. 94. p. 573-587 15 p. (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering; vol. 94).
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus)
Integration of the Concept of Disaster Resilience for Sustainable Construction—An Analysis on the Competency Requirements of the Built Environment Professionals
Dias, N., Amaratunga, D., Haigh, R., Malalgoda, C. & Nissanka, S., 19 Sep 2020, ICSECM 2019: Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management. Dissanayake, R., Mendis, P., Weerasekera, K., De Silva, S. & Fernando, S. (eds.). 1st ed. Springer Singapore, p. 449-458 10 p. (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering; vol. 94).
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
Nexus Between Higher Education Institutions and Coastal Resilience in Asia
Hemachandra, K., Haigh, R. & Amaratunga, D., 13 Jan 2020, Book of Abstracts 9th International Conference on Building Resilience ICBR 09 & 4th ITB Centennial International Conference IC04 P100: Investing in Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation for Building Resilient Cities. Rahayu, H. P., Putra, B. D., Khoirunnisa, D., Mangkoesoebroto, G. G., Rafdi, M. A. & Rohman, D. S. (eds.). Bandung, Indonesia: Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), p. 78 1 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
Position paper on the integration of epidemic and pandemic preparedness in disaster risk reduction planning in Sri Lanka
Amaratunga, D., Haigh, R., Fernando, N., Jayasinghe, N., Siriwardana, C., Jayasekara, R. & Jayaweera, S., 14 Dec 2020, University of Huddersfield. 15 p.
Research output: Book/Report › Other report › peer-review

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Rebuilding after forced displacement: A surge in violent conflicts, as well as increasing risk of environmental disasters and degradation driven by climate change, have forced people to flee their homes
Amaratunga, D., Haigh, R., Jayakody, C. & Malalgoda, C., 26 Nov 2020, Built Environment Journal.
Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article

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Scenario analysis for flood resilient built form-case of Colombo Sri Lanka
Abenayake, C., Dias, N., Amaratunga, D., Haigh, R., Wijayawardana, N. & Jayasinghe, A., 17 Oct 2020, 10th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management (ICSECM). University of Peradeniya, Vol. 1. p. 153-161 9 p. ICSECM2019-167
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Societal Impact of the Research Study on Governance of Upstream-Downstream Interface of Tsunami Early Warning - The Case of Sri Lanka
Dias, N., Amaratunga, D., Haigh, R., Premalal, S. & Basnayake, S., 19 Mar 2020, 2019 From Innovation to Impact (FITI). IEEE, 6 p. 9037636
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
Strategies for women's empowerment through post-disaster reconstruction in Sri Lanka
Amaratunga, D., Thurairajah, N. & Sridarran, P., 17 Oct 2020, 10th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management (ICSECM). University of Peradeniya, Vol. 1. p. 120-127 8 p. ICSECM2019-77
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
The COVID-19 Outbreak in Sri Lanka: a synoptic analysis focusing on trends, impacts, risks and science-policy interaction processes
Amaratunga, D., Fernando, N., Haigh, R. & Jayasinghe, N., 1 Dec 2020, In: Progress in Disaster Science. 8, 9 p., 100133.
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4 Citations (Scopus)
The upstream-downstream interface of Sri Lanka’s tsunami early warning system
Haigh, R., Sakalasuriya, M., Amaratunga, D., Basnayake, S., Hettige, S., Premalal, S. & Jayasinghe Arachchi, A., 10 Jan 2020, In: International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment. 11, 2, p. 219-240 22 p.
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2 Citations (Scopus)
University-Industry Partnerships (UIPs) for Research and Innovation in Disaster Resilience
Liyanage, C., McDonald, R., Amaratunga, D. & Haigh, R., 14 Dec 2020, Proceedings of the Theme Seminar of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science on “Science for Quality Life”. Perera, T. (ed.). National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, p. 43-48 6 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
Urbanisation and the Built Environment: Exploring How the Built Environment Can Enhance the Health and Wellbeing of the People Living in Urban Slums
Smart, L., Amaratunga, D. & Haigh, R., 30 Jun 2020, Sustainable Ecological Engineering Design: Selected Proceedings from the International Conference of Sustainable Ecological Engineering Design for Society (SEEDS) 2019. Scott, L., Dastbaz, M. & Gorse, C. (eds.). Springer Nature Switzerland AG, p. 15-33 19 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
What Role for Science in Managing Understanding, Reducing and Managing Disaster Risks?
Amaratunga, D., 14 Dec 2020, Proceedings of the Theme Seminar of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science on “Science for Quality Life”. Perera, T. (ed.). National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, p. 18-39 22 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
Why Mobilising Women's Leadership is Critical to Effective Disaster Risk Reduction
Amaratunga, D. & Hemachandra, K., 14 Dec 2020, p. 146-146. 1 p.
Research output: Contribution to conference types › Abstract › peer-review
2019
A briefing paper for the interface of Ina-TEWS: Improving the upstream-downstream interface in the Indonesian end to end tsunami early warning and mitigation system (Ina-TEWS)
Rahayu, H. P., Haigh, R., Amaratunga, D. & Sakalasuriya, M., 18 Nov 2019, 28 p.
Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

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Accountability in the Context of Disaster Risk Governance
Amaratunga, D. (ed.), Haigh, R. (ed.) & Hettige, S. (ed.), 1 Nov 2019, 51 p.
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A framework for reconstruction of road infrastructure after a disaster
Hayat, E., Haigh, R. & Amaratunga, D., 6 Sep 2019, In: International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment. 10, 2/3, p. 151-166 16 p.
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6 Citations (Scopus)
An investigation into root causes of sabotage and vandalism of pipes: A major environmental hazard in Niger Delta, Nigeria
Albert, O., Amaratunga, D. & Haigh, R., 4 Jul 2019, Capacity Building for Research and Innovation in Disaster Resilience: Selected papers from the International Conference on Capacity Building for Research and Innovation in Disaster Resilience. Fernando, N. & Siriwardana, C. (eds.). National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, p. 22-37 16 p.
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Application of Social Network Analysis (SNA) to Identify Communication Network Associated with Multi-Hazard Early Warning (MHEW) in Sri Lanka
Shehara, I., Siriwardana, C., Amaratunga, D. & Haigh, R., 2019, 2019 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). IEEE, p. 141-146 6 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
8 Citations (Scopus)
A Regional Analysis of the Role of Multi-Hazard Early Warnings For Coastal Community Resilience in Asia
Hemachandra, K., Haigh, R. & Amaratunga, D., 2019, ICSBE 2018: Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment. Peradeniya: Springer Singapore, Vol. 1. p. 62-70 9 p.
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A Resilient Environment through The Integration of CCA and DRR: An Overview of Existing Challenges
Dias, N., Clegg, G., Amaratunga, D. & Haigh, R., 1 Mar 2019, In: International Journal on Advanced Science, Engineering and Information Technology. 9, 1, p. 129-135 7 p.
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Open Access
5 Citations (Scopus)
A Review on Key Challenges Towards Risk Reduction Science and Innovation Plans
Dias, N., Clegg, G., Amaratunga, D. & Haigh, R., 2019, Mitigating the Impact of Extreme Natural Events in Developing Countries . Durrheim, R. J. & Sewwandi, B. G. N. (eds.). 1 ed. New Delhi: Daya Publishing House of Astral International Pvt.Ltd., Vol. 1. p. 269-276 8 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Identification of Capacity Gaps in Multi-Hazard Early Warning in Asia
Hemachandra, K., Haigh, R. & Amaratunga, D., 14 Jan 2019, ASCENT Festival 2019: International Conference on Capacity Building for Research and Innovation in Disaster Resilience: Book of Abstracts and Proceedings. Siriwardana, C., Fernando, N., Perera, C., Randil, C., Jayasiri, G., Amaratunga, D. & Haigh, R. (eds.). p. 83 1 p. 93
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
Integration of CCA and DRR for flood resilience: A review of good practices in the United Kingdom
Clegg, G., Dias, N., Amaratunga, D., Haigh, R. & Panda, A., 23 Jul 2019, Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction (GAR 2019). 2019 ed. UNITED NATIONS OFFICE FOR DISASTER RISK REDUCTION (UNDRR) , p. 1-19 19 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

Open Access
International collaboration for enhancing research and innovation in the context of disaster resilience
Perera, C., Liyanage, C., Siriwardana, C., Jayasiri, G., Randil, C. & Amaratunga, D., 4 Jul 2019, Capacity Building for Research and Innovation in Disaster Resilience: Selected papers from the International Conference on Capacity Building for Research and Innovation in Disaster Resilience. Fernando, N. & Siriwardana, C. (eds.). National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, p. 152-160 9 p.
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Making Cities Resilient Report 2019: A snapshot of how local governments progress in reducing disaster risks in alignment with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction
Amaratunga, D., Sridarran, P. & Haigh, R., 15 Jul 2019, 2019 ed. UNITED NATIONS OFFICE FOR DISASTER RISK REDUCTION (UNDRR) . 56 p.
Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review

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Model for Smart, Self-learning and Adaptive Resilience Building
Kaklauskas, A., Lill, I., Amaratunga, D. & Ubarte, I., 1 May 2019, 10th Nordic Conference on Construction Economics and Organization. Lill, I. & Witt, E. (eds.). Emerald Group Publishing Ltd., Vol. 2. p. 315-324 10 p. (Emerald Reach Proceedings Series).
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2 Citations (Scopus)
Multi-Hazard Early Warning to Increase Disaster Resilience in Coastal Regions: Regional Position Paper
Haigh, R. (ed.), Amaratunga, D. (ed.) & Hemachandra, K. (ed.), 28 Feb 2019, Cabaret. 101 p.
Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

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Reducing risks and building resilience at the local level: A global review of local DRR strategies
Amaratunga, D., Sridarran, P., Haigh, R., Bhatia, S. & Pruksapong, M. M., 15 Jul 2019, Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction (GAR 2019). 2019 ed. UNITED NATIONS OFFICE FOR DISASTER RISK REDUCTION (UNDRR) , p. 1-19 19 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

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Regional Cooperation towards Effective Multi-Hazard Early Warnings in Asia
Hemachandra, K., Haigh, R. & Amaratunga, D., 1 Mar 2019, In: International Journal on Advanced Science, Engineering and Information Technology. 9, 1, p. 287-292 6 p.
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4 Citations (Scopus)
Report on the Making Cities Resilient (MCR) Campaign: Comparing MCR and non-MCR cities
Amaratunga, D., Sridarran, P. & Haigh, R., 15 Jul 2019, UNITED NATIONS OFFICE FOR DISASTER RISK REDUCTION (UNDRR) . 14 p.
Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review

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Resilient cities
Panda, A. & Amaratunga, D., 29 Jan 2019, Oxford Encyclopedia of Natural Hazards Governance. Gerber, B. J., Esnard, A-M., Glavovic, B., Wamsler, C., Aginam, O., Birkland, T. A. & Sim, T. (eds.). Oxford University Press, 25 p.
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Role of the National Governance in Disaster Preparedness in Sri Lanka
Hemachandra, K., Amaratunga, D. & Haigh, R., 14 Jan 2019, ASCENT Festival 2019: International Conference on Capacity Building for Research and Innovation in Disaster Resilience: Book of Abstracts and Proceedings. Siriwardana, C., Fernando, N., Perera, C., Randil, C., Jayasiri, G., Amaratunga, D. & Haigh, R. (eds.). p. 60 1 p. 106
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Socioeconomic and Data challenges Disaster Risk Reduction in Europe
Altshuler, A., Amaratunga, D., Arefyeva, E., Dolce, M., Hagen, J. S., Komac, B., Migliorini, M., Mihaljević, J., Mysiak, J., Paleo, U. F., Pelling, M., Rossi, J. L., Siegmund, A., Sigmund, Z., Sparf, J. & Vicario, S. A., 24 Jul 2019, UNITED NATIONS OFFICE FOR DISASTER RISK REDUCTION (UNDRR) . 33 p.
Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review

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The progress of local governments in making cities resilient: state of play
Amaratunga, D., Sridarran, P., Haigh, R., Bhatia, S., Pruksapong, M. M. & Panda, A., 16 Jul 2019, Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction (GAR 2019). 2019 ed. UNITED NATIONS OFFICE FOR DISASTER RISK REDUCTION (UNDRR) , p. 1-24 24 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

Open Access
2018
A capacity analysis framework for multi-hazard early warning in coastal communities
Haigh, R., Amaratunga, D. & Hemachandra, D., 2018, In: Procedia Engineering. 212, p. 1139-1146 8 p.
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Open Access
26 Citations (Scopus)
A Conceptual framework to analyse consequences of post conflict reconstruction interventions
Sakalasuriya, M., Haigh, R. & Amaratunga, D., 2018, In: Procedia Engineering. 212, p. 894-901 8 p.
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3 Citations (Scopus)
Ageing in place framework as reference guide for housing in Malaysia: Landed property
Tobi, S. U. M., Fathi, M. S. & Amaratunga, D., 1 Jan 2018, In: Planning Malaysia. 16, 1, p. 130-143 14 p.
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Open Access
5 Citations (Scopus)
A model and system for an integrated analysis of the iterative life cycle of university-industry partnerships
Kaklauskas, A., Amaratunga, D., Haigh, R., Binkyte, A., Lepkova, N., Survila, A., Lill, I., Tantaee, S. & Banaitis, A., 22 Feb 2018, In: Procedia Engineering. 212, p. 270-277 8 p.
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4 Citations (Scopus)
An evaluation system for university-industry partnership sustainability: Enhancing options for entrepreneurial universities
Kaklauskas, A., Banaitis, A., Ferreira, F. A. F., Ferreira, J. J. M., Amaratunga, D., Lepkova, N., Ubarte, I. & Banaitiene, N., 5 Jan 2018, In: Sustainability (Switzerland). 10, 1, 17 p., 199.
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Open Access
24 Citations (Scopus)
A Study into the Role of International Collaborations in Higher Education to Enhance Research Capacity for Disaster Resilience
Amaratunga, D., Liyanage, C. & Haigh, R., 2018, In: Procedia Engineering. 212, p. 1233-1240 8 p.
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Open Access
3 Citations (Scopus)
A study of the upstream-downstream interface in end-to-end tsunami early warning and mitigation systems
Sakalasuriya, M., Amaratunga, D., Haigh, R. & Hettige, S., 2018, In: International Journal on Advanced Science, Engineering and Information Technology. 8, 6, p. 2421-2427 7 p.
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A Study of The Upstream-downstream Interface in End-to-end Tsunami Early Warning and Mitigation Systems
Sakalasuriya, M., Amaratunga, D., Haigh, R. & Hettige, S., 2018, In: International Journal on Advanced Science, Engineering and Information Technology. 8, 6, p. 2421-2427 7 p.
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5 Citations (Scopus)
Balanced Urban Design Process to Create Resilient and Sustainable Urban Environments
Dias, N., Amaratunga, D., Keraminiyage, K. & Haigh, R., 13 Dec 2018, Routledge Handbook of Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure. Gardoni, P. (ed.). 1st ed. Routledge, p. 808-822 17 p. (Routledge International Handbooks).
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Challenges associated with integrating CCA and DRR in the UK: A review on the existing legal and policy background
Dias, M., Amaratunga, D. & Haigh, R., 22 Feb 2018, In: Procedia Engineering. 212, p. 978-985 8 p.
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Open Access
9 Citations (Scopus)
Community level indicators of long term disaster recovery
Hettige, S., Haigh, R. & Amaratunga, D., 22 Feb 2018, In: Procedia Engineering. 212, p. 1287-1294 8 p.
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Open Access
11 Citations (Scopus)
Contextualising mainstreaming of disaster resilience concepts in the construction process
Amaratunga, D., Malalgoda, C. & Keraminiyage, K., 29 Oct 2018, In: International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment. 9, 4-5, p. 348-367 20 p.
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7 Citations (Scopus)
Critical success factors of a bottom up urban design process to deliver sustainable urban designs
Dias, N., Keraminiyage, K., Amaratunga, D. & Curwell, S., 12 Jul 2018, In: International Journal of Strategic Property Management. 22, 4, p. 265-277 13 p.
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4 Citations (Scopus)
Development of Research and Innovation Capacity Index of HEIs on Disaster Resilience Related Studies
Hayat, E., Liyanage, C., Haigh, R. & Amaratunga, D., 22 Feb 2018, In: Procedia Engineering. 212, p. 1249-1256 8 p.
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1 Citation (Scopus)
Editorial: Using scientific knowledge to inform policy and practice in disaster risk reduction
Amaratunga, D. & Haigh, R., 22 Feb 2018, In: Procedia Engineering. 212, p. 1-6 6 p.
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