Nisandi Sandeera Karunaratne

Ambitious and detail-oriented final-year Civil Engineering student at Swinburne University of Technology, passionate about innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions. Experienced in transport, geotechnical, and structural engineering projects, with strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Tekla TSD. Known for excellent teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership skills, with a strong drive to apply technical knowledge toward practical, real-world engineering challenges.

• Transport Engineering – Final Year Research Project (Ongoing)
  Researching and evaluating existing predictive tools and models that estimate the number of crashes at intersections, focusing on their application in Australian urban road networks.
• Automatic Weighing Scale Dispenser (Innovation Project)
  Developed a smart device that automatically dispenses precise quantities of materials using Arduino technology for use in supermarkets and small businesses.
• Plastic Shredder (Engineering Design & Innovation Project)
  Designed a plastic shredder machine to promote recycling and reduce plastic waste through efficient mechanical design and cost analysis. Warehouse & Office Cost Engineering Project (Cost & Forecast Report)
  Prepared a cost and progress analysis for a warehouse and office construction project, applying earned-value management and BoQ estimation principles.
• National Security Enhancement Case (Engineering Management Project)
  Collaborated on a strategic plan to enhance Melbourne’s public transport security against cyber-attacks and power failures through risk and cost-benefit analysis.
• Sheet Piling in Earth Retaining Structures (Geotechnical Research Project)
  Researched modern sheet piling techniques and applications in earth retaining structures, supported by real-world case studies and design considerations.
• Badu Island Flood Resilience Solutions (Technology in an Indigenous Context Project)
  Proposed innovative flood management solutions such as rain gardens, water gates, and floating houses to support indigenous communities in flood-prone areas.
• Design of Concrete Structures
• Designed a multi-storey concrete building following AS1170.1, including load analysis and safety checks.
• Design of Steel Structures
  Completed the design of a six-storey steel-framed car park using AS4100-2020, focusing on stability and member sizing.
• Traffic Engineering – Intersection Control Assessment
  Studied the Wellington–Kelletts Road intersection and suggested an optimal roundabout or signal layout based on DTP standards and safety.
• Railway Engineering
  Planned a railway line between Cranbourne and Clyde, including station locations, track alignment, and capacity planning.
• Cost Engineering Project
  Prepared Bills of Quantities (BoQ) and cost forecasts for a warehouse and office project using ASMM standards.
• Digital Engineering Project
  Modelled residential and warehouse structures using AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Tekla TSD, including 3D views and load analysis.