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Kasun Hewage is a Full Professor at the School of Engineering, University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus. He holds a PhD in project management from the University of Calgary and specializes in lifecycle thinking in engineering, circular economy, sustainability analysis of infrastructure projects, construction productivity, and process optimization. Dr. Hewage directs UBC Okanagan’s Life Cycle Management Laboratory, which focuses on developing novel smart energy solutions through collaboration with municipalities and industry. His research aids in improving energy efficiency in buildings and identifying viable waste-to-energy options. He has published extensively in reputable journals and conference proceedings, with a strong background in civil engineering and management within Canada’s oil and gas sector prior to joining UBC in 2008. Dr. Hewage's work includes exploring clean technologies and strategies for climate change mitigation, implementing building energy performance enhancements, and addressing the integration of electric vehicles into energy systems. He is also the FortisBC Smart Energy Chair, leading initiatives to enhance energy solutions in British Columbia.
University of British Columbia • Kelowna, BC, Canada
Full Professor at the School of Engineering, directing research on lifecycle management and smart energy solutions.
Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.