Dr Tharaka Gunawardena
Senior Research Fellow
Department of Infrastructure Engineering
46 Scholarly works
2 Projects
HIGHLIGHTS
2026
Journal article
Linking forest carbon accounting and timber construction: Australia’s readiness in the COP28 decarbonisation context
DOI: 10.1007/s43939-025-00458-62026
Journal article
Comparative Evaluation of Fire Performance Predictions for Glulam and CLT Under International Design Standards
DOI: 10.3390/jcs100301402026
Journal article
Stakeholder Perspectives on Aligning Sawmilling and Prefabrication for Greater Efficiency in Australia’s Timber Manufacturing Sector
DOI: 10.3390/su180101482025
Journal article
Challenges in Integrating Australian Sawmilling with Prefabrication Manufacturing Industry
DOI: 10.3390/eng60902152025
Journal article
Review of Experimental Testing and Fire Performance of Mass Timber Structures
DOI: 10.3390/jcs90602902023
Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)
ARC Research Hub to Advance Timber for Australia\2019s Future Built Environment
2021
Research Grant
Smart AI-Enabled Automation and Upcycling Solutions for Plastic Recycling
RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS
2025
Journal article
Carbon footprint variability in engineered wood products for timber buildings: A systematic review of carbon accounting methodologies
DOI: 10.3390/su171148042025
Journal article
A novel circular economy framework: Assessing process circularity through resource flow and emissions analysis
DOI: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2024.1080832025
Journal article
Adaptation of Connection Systems for Integration with Engineered Wood Products in Buildings: A Systematic Review
DOI: 10.3390/buildings150711312025
Conference Proceedings
ENGINEERED WOOD PANELS FROM RECYCLED TIMBER: A SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION FOR AUSTRALIAN CONSTRUCTION
DOI: 10.52202/080513-03282025
Conference Proceedings
TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE TIMBER CONSTRUCTION: A CASE STUDY OF WASTE GENERATION, MANAGEMENT, AND CIRCULAR STRATEGIES IN AUSTRALIAN SAWMILLING AND PREFABRICATION MANUFACTURING
DOI: 10.52202/080513-0285