| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Nyamutswa, L. T., Zhu, B., Collins, S. F., Navaratna, D., & Duke, M. C. (200601). Light conducting photocatalytic membrane for chemical-free fouling control in water treatment. Journal of Membrane Science, 604 |
| 2020 | Hakimi, M. H., Jegatheesan, V., & Navaratna, D. (200401). The potential of adopting struvite precipitation as a strategy for the removal of nutrients from pre-AnMBR treated abattoir wastewater. Journal of Environmental Management, 259 |
| 2018 | Ravishankar, H., Roddick, F., Navaratna, D., & Jegatheesan, V. (180501). Preparation, characterisation and critical flux determination of graphene oxide blended polysulfone (PSf) membranes in an MBR system. Journal of Environmental Management, 213 (168-179). |
| 2018 | Nyamutswa, L. T., Zhu, B., Navaratna, D., Collins, S., & Duke, M. C. (180101). Proof of concept for light conducting membrane substrate for UV-activated photocatalysis as an alternative to chemical cleaning. Membranes, 8(4), |
| 2017 | Navaratna, D., Shu, L., & Jegatheesan, V. (170401). Estimating design parameters for sustainable operation of a membrane bioreactor treating s-triazine herbicide. International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation, 119 (4-15). |
| 2016 |
Shu, L., Obagbemi, I. J., Liyanaarachchi, S., Navaratna, D., Parthasarathy, R., Aim, R. B., & Jegatheesan, V. (161101). Why does pH increase with CaCl |
| 2016 | Jegatheesan, V., Pramanik, B. K., Chen, J., Navaratna, D., Chang, C. Y., & Shu, L. (160301). Treatment of textile wastewater with membrane bioreactor: A critical review. Bioresource Technology, 204 (202-212). |
| 2016 | Navaratna, D., Shu, L., & Jegatheesan, V. (160101). Evaluation of herbicide (persistent pollutant) removal mechanisms through hybrid membrane bioreactors. Bioresource Technology, 200 (795-803). |
| 2015 | Marleni, N., Park, K., Lee, T., Navaratna, D., Shu, L., Jegatheesan, V., Pham, N., & Feliciano, A. (150101). A methodology for simulating hydrogen sulphide generation in sewer network using EPA SWMM. Desalination and Water Treatment, 54(4-5), (1308-1317). |
| 2014 | Park, K., Lee, H., Phelan, S., Liyanaarachchi, S., Marleni, N., Navaratna, D., Jegatheesan, V., & Shu, L. (141101). Mitigation strategies of hydrogen sulphide emission in sewer networks - A review. International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation, 95(PA), (251-261). |
Key details
Areas of expertise
- Anaerobic and aerobic membrane bioreactors
- Biological wastewater treatment and nutrient removal
- Removal of persistent and micropollutants from water and wastewater
- Membrane separation in water and wastewater treatment
- Resource and Energy recovery from liquid waste streams and solid-waste
Available to supervise research students
Not available for media queries
About Dimuth Navaratna
Dr Dimuth Navaratna is a senior lecturer in Civil/Water/Environmental Engineering and Project Management in the College of Engineering & Science and a Research Fellow at Victoria University's Institute for Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities. Dimuth holds a PhD from Deakin University specialising in Water and Wastewater Engineering.
Before joining VU, Dimuth worked in the water and civil engineering industries in different capacities for over 12 years. He also has more than seven years of teaching experience in Higher Education (including research) in the fields of water/environmental engineering, civil/building design and construction and project management.
During his time in the industry, he has contributed to over 130 local and overseas industry and research projects. Dimuth has published a significant number of book chapters and journal/conference research articles.
Qualifications
- PhD (Water and Wastewater Treatment), Deakin University, Australia, 2012
- Master of Science (Construction Project Management), University of Moratuwa, Sri lanka, 2006
- Bachelor of Engineering (Civil), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 1996
- Graduate Certificate of Tertiary Education, Victoria University, Australia, 2013
Key publications
Dimuth has over 22 publications, with a selection listed here.
A more comprehensive list of Dimuth's publications is available in the VU Research Repository.
Journal article (showing 10 of 19)
Research funding for the past 5 years
Please note:
- Funding is ordered by the year the project commenced and may continue over several years.
- Funding amounts for contact research are not disclosed to maintain commercial confidentiality.
- The order of investigators is not indicative of the role they played in the research project.
2019
|
Investigating the Performance of a Solid Food Waste Technology
From: Brooklite Pty Ltd, Department of Industry, Innovation and Science (Commonwealth)
Investigators: Dr Mikel Duke, Dr Peter Sanciolo
For period: 2019-2019
|
Not disclosed |
2017
|
Nutrient Removal & Recovery Trial
From: Central Highlands Water
Investigators: Dr Mikel Duke, Dr Xing Yang
For period: 2017-2018
|
$58,200 |
2013
|
Pasteurisation for production of class A recycled water
From: Australian Water Recycling
Investigators: Prof Stephen Gray, Dr Peter Sanciolo
For period: 2013-2016
|
$495,977 |
Supervision of research students at VU
Available to supervise research students
Not available for media queries
Currently supervised research students at VU
| No. of students | Study level | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PhD | Principal supervisor |
| 2 | PhD | Associate supervisor |
Currently supervised research students at VU
| Students & level | Role |
|---|---|
| PhD (1) | Principal supervisor |
| PhD (2) | Associate supervisor |
Teaching activities & experience
Teaching responsibilities
Coordination:
Key academic roles
| Dates | Role | Department / Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 - Sep 2019 |
Senior Lecturer
|
Victoria University |
| Jul 2012 - Jul 2016 |
Lectruer
|
Victoria University |
| Mar 2010 - Dec 2010 |
Senior Engineer
|
Townsville City Council |
| Jan 1997 - Nov 2008 |
Manager/Section Head
|
Puritas Limited a subsidiary of HAYCARB PLC, Sri Lanka |
| Jan 2006 - Dec 2007 |
Civil/Structural Engineer
|
Thusitha Contractors, Sri Lanka |
| Dates | Role & Department/Organisation |
|---|---|
| Jul 2016 -
Sep 2019
|
Senior Lecturer
Victoria University |
| Jul 2012 -
Jul 2016
|
Lectruer
Victoria University |
| Mar 2010 -
Dec 2010
|
Senior Engineer
Townsville City Council |
| Jan 1997 -
Nov 2008
|
Manager/Section Head
Puritas Limited a subsidiary of HAYCARB PLC, Sri Lanka |
| Jan 2006 -
Dec 2007
|
Civil/Structural Engineer
Thusitha Contractors, Sri Lanka |
Professional memberships
- Professional member, Australian Water Association
- Professional member, Engineers Australia
- Corporate member and a Chartered Engineer, The Institution of Engineers Sri lanka
- Professional member, Society of Structural Engineers in Sri Lanka
