Faculty Profile

Profile

Dr. Eng. M.L. Duminda Jayaranjan is a highly motivated and accomplished academic administrator, researcher, and leader with extensive experience in engineering, management, and professional development. He currently serves as the Dean of the International College at Siam University, a role he assumed in January 2023 after serving as the Associate Dean for the previous five years. Concurrently, he holds positions as an Adjunct Professor at Webster University in Tashkent, Executive Director (Interim) of Siam University's Institute of Professional Development, and President of the AIT Alumni Association's South-East Asia Chapter. A professional engineer by training, Dr. Jayaranjan's expertise lies in environmental engineering and management, technology and project management, and greener production technologies. His specific research and teaching interests are broad, covering Life Cycle Analysis, solid and hazardous waste management, climate change, and environmental economics. This academic focus is complemented by industrial interests in improving factory productivity and managing by-products like coal ash, a topic on which he has published. Dr. Jayaranjan is a proactive leader who has founded several key initiatives, including the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre at ICOSIAM. Dr. Jayaranjan's academic foundation is robust, culminating in a Doctor of Engineering in Environmental Engineering and Management from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand. He also holds a Master of Engineering in Environmental Water Resources & Management and a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. His international exposure includes time as an exchange student at Saitama University, Japan. A native of Sri Lanka, Dr. Jayaranjan is a dedicated team player and mentor, known for his strong interpersonal skills and commitment to societal betterment.

Academic Background

• Doctor of Engineering in Environmental Engineering & Management, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand
• Master of Engineering in Water Resources Management, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
• Bachelor of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

Selected Top 10 Publications

• • Jayaranjan, M. L. D., van Hullebusch, E. D., & Annachhatre, A. P. (2014). Reuse options for coal fired power plant bottom ash and fly ash. Reviews in Environmental Science and Bio/Technology, 13, 1–20.
• • Jayaranjan, M. L. D., & Annachhatre, A. P. (2013). Precipitation of heavy metals from coal ash leachate using biogenic hydrogen sulfide generated from FGD gypsum. Water Science & Technology, 67(2).
• • Farzana, S., Jayaranjan, D., & Ur-Rahman, S. (2021, June 29). An empirical study on E-book usage intention – Perspective of international students studying in Thailand. Paper presented at the International Annual Symposium Management (INSYMA) UBAYA, Thailand. https://doi.org/10.2991/aebmr.k.210628.038.
• • Jayaranjan, M. L. D., & Annachhatre, A. P. (2014). Stabilization of heavy metal from coal bottom ash using biological sulfate removal produced from FGD gypsum. Paper presented at the G16 Conference (p. 133).
• • Khin, Y. M., & Jayaranjan, D. (2022, May 19–20). Air-conditioning for green universities cost management and sustainability via HVAC energy savings. Paper presented at the International Annual Symposium Management (INSYMA) UBAYA.
• • Kampan Ninlaor, K., & Jayaranjan, M. L. D. (2024). Curriculum innovation for industrial competitiveness: Siam University model. Paper presented at the Annual International Conference of the Sri Lanka Economic Association (SLEA), Colombo, Sri Lanka.
• • Kampan, K., & Jayaranjan, M. L. D. (2023). Transforming education through Artificial Intelligence: Innovations, impacts, and challenges. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Economics, Business and Interdisciplinary Studies (ICEBIS).
• • Kampan, K., & Jayaranjan, M. L. D. (2022). Sustainable strategies for higher education in the post-pandemic era: A Thai perspective. Presented at the International Symposium on Management (INSYMA).
• • Jayaranjan, M. L. D. (2012). Precipitation of heavy metals from coal ash leachate using biogenic hydrogen sulfide (Doctoral dissertation). Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand.
• • Jayaranjan, M. L. D. (2008). The economic feasibility of using rainwater for domestic consumption - A case study for Colombo South (Master's thesis). University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
• • Jayaranjan, M. L. D. (2008). An analysis (SWOT) to the present situation of human resources activities in CECB and recommendations to overcome weaknesses and threats (Unpublished report). National Institute of Business Management (NIBM), Colombo, Sri Lanka.
• • Jayaranjan, M. L. D., & Edema, A. (2004). Cleaner production assessment report of Samson Manufactures Limited, Gonahena, Kadawatha, Sri Lanka (Project report). National Cleaner Production Centre, Sri Lanka.
• • Jayaranjan, M. L. D., Sureshkumar, K., & Anfas, M. M. H. (1998). Assessment of recent water quality in the Beira Lake (Technical report). University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.