Civil and Environmental Engineering
Faculty
Dr. Saumya Amarasiri
Assistant Professor (Career Track)
Office:
Sloan 25
Phone:
(509) 335-6411
Fax:
(509) 335-7632
Email:
Education
- Ph.D., Civil Engineering, 2011 – University of South Florida
- MSCE., Civil Engineering, 2004 – Texas Tech University
- B.S., Civil Engineering, 2001 – University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Professional Experience
- Visiting Assistant Professor, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, 2013 – 2014
- Temporary Senior Lecturer, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 2012 – 2013
- Geotechnical Engineer, Radise International, West Palm Beach, FL, 2011 – 2012
- Research/Teaching Assistant, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, 2006 – 2011
- Research Assistant, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 2003 – 2004
Research Interests
- Thermomechanics and Constitutive Modeling
- Computational Modeling
- Unsaturated soil mechanics
- Pavement digital image modeling and analysis
- Automated evaluation of pavement surface distresses and wear
Teaching
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Pavement Design
- Pavement Management
- Numerical and Computer Tools
Publications
- Amarasiri S., Gunaratne M. and S. Sarkar, 2010, “Modeling of Crack Depths in Digital Images of Concrete Pavements Using Optical Reflection Properties”, ASCE Journal of Transportation, Vol. 136, June, pp. 489-499
- Amarasiri S., Gunaratne M. and S. Sarkar, 2012, “Use of Optical Reflection Properties and Digital Images for Evaluation of Pavement Macrotexture and Wear”, ASCE Journal of Transportation, Vol. 138, May, pp. 589-602.
- Amarasiri S., Gunaratne M. and A. Nazef, 2010, “Optical Texture Based Tools For Monitoring Pavement Surface Wear And Cracks With Time Using Digital Images” Transportation Research Record, Issue 2153, November, pp. 130-140.