Dr Pabasara Wanniarachchige(W. G. P. Kumari) is a Lecturer in the School of Civil, Mining, and Environmental Engineering, University of Wollongong. She holds PhD in Geotechnical Engineering from Monash University. Her research interests include geomechanics, deep geothermal extraction, reservoir stimulation with conventional and unconventional techniques (hydraulic fracturing, non-water based fracturing, and rock fragmentation), unconventional gas extraction (gas hydrates, shale gas and coal seam gas), geological storage of hydrogen, mining, and industrial waste utilization of geotechnical applications. She has developed new techniques to simulate unconventional reservoirs, laboratory-scale hydraulic fracturing, rock-fluid interactions, and micro-mechanical characterization of reservoir rocks.
Degree | Research Title | Advisee | |
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Master of Research - EIS | Experimental study on the Swell behavior of Steel Furnace Slag | Sunkara, Yeshwanth | |
Doctor of Philosophy | Non-conventional and eco-friendly approach for problematic soil stabilisation with special reference to rural road construction | Saju, Alex Malekudy |
I am passionate about sharing my experience through tertiary education. I teach a wide range of subjects related to geotechnical engineering, construction and surveying and try to integrate my research and practical experience into the subjects wherever possible.
My teaching philosophy favours the project-based learning (PBL) approach, which requires students’ pro-active participation and knowledge sharing in a practice setting. This student-centred learning approach is implemented by integrating interactive lecture materials followed by discussions, tutorials, laboratory/field experiences, and group projects inspired by practical applications to improve students’ learning experiences.
Geothermal, hydraulic fracturing, coupled processes, fracture permeability, thermal damage, rock micro-structure, energy piles, soil stabilization
School of Civil, Mining, and Environmental Engineering,
Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences,
University of Wollongong, Wollongong,
New South Wales
2500
Australia
U-1298-2019
Degree | Research Title | Advisee | |
---|---|---|---|
Master of Research - EIS | Experimental study on the Swell behavior of Steel Furnace Slag | Sunkara, Yeshwanth | |
Doctor of Philosophy | Non-conventional and eco-friendly approach for problematic soil stabilisation with special reference to rural road construction | Saju, Alex Malekudy |
I am passionate about sharing my experience through tertiary education. I teach a wide range of subjects related to geotechnical engineering, construction and surveying and try to integrate my research and practical experience into the subjects wherever possible.
My teaching philosophy favours the project-based learning (PBL) approach, which requires students’ pro-active participation and knowledge sharing in a practice setting. This student-centred learning approach is implemented by integrating interactive lecture materials followed by discussions, tutorials, laboratory/field experiences, and group projects inspired by practical applications to improve students’ learning experiences.
Geothermal, hydraulic fracturing, coupled processes, fracture permeability, thermal damage, rock micro-structure, energy piles, soil stabilization
School of Civil, Mining, and Environmental Engineering,
Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences,
University of Wollongong, Wollongong,
New South Wales
2500
Australia
U-1298-2019