Dr. Chethana Illankoon

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Chethana Illankoon is a Scientia Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales in the School of Built Environment. Her research primarily focuses on life-cycle cost optimization, carbon emission analysis, and sustainable construction, particularly in relation to green buildings and circular economy principles. Prior to her tenure at UNSW, she worked at the University of Newcastle and has also been a researcher at the University of Hong Kong, contributing to numerous high-impact projects and publications. Dr. Illankoon has received several accolades for her contributions to the field, including notable awards at major conferences in Australia and New Zealand. She is actively engaged in teaching a wide range of subjects related to Quantity Surveying and Construction Management, ensuring that her academic efforts contribute to both the scholarly community and practical applications in the industry.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2022-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Kensington, NSW

Leading academic and researcher focused on green buildings and sustainable construction.

Researcher

— 2022-01-01

University of Hong Kong • Hong Kong

Engaged in multiple high-impact research projects related to civil engineering and sustainability.

Senior Lecturer

— 2022-01-01

University of Newcastle • Newcastle, NSW

Conducted research and taught courses in Quantity Surveying and Construction Management.

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.