Marini Samaratunga

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Doctor Marini Samaratunga

 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5220-8191

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20052025

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Biography

Marini has two decades of collective professional experience in academia, building industry and public sector. Her PhD is in Built Environment, which was funded by CRC for Low Carbon Living. She is currently teaching in Architecture, Construction Management and Building Design Management programs. Her current research work is in subject areas of Sustainable design and policy, NetZero carbon, Embodied carbon in construction materials and Digitalisation of Construction. Concurrent to being an academic in the field of Built Environment, she an overseas registered Architect (accredited by Royal Institute of British Architects) and has involved in many completed building projects. Marini also has been in public sector service for NSW Department of Planning and Environment. As a member of the state policy and strategic advice team, she has contributed to the implementation of NSW State Environmental Planning Policy (Sustainable Buildings) 2022 through developments to the BASIX Materials Index.

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Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy, University of New South Wales

Master of Science

Bachelor of Science (Built Environment )

Research keywords

  • Sustainable Design
  • Sustainable and Smart Construction
  • Policy
  • Digitalisation of Construction
  • Post-Occupancy Evaluations
  • Energy in Buildings
  • Low Carbon Living

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  2. SDG 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education
  3. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
  4. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  5. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  6. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  7. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
  8. SDG 13 - Climate Action
    SDG 13 Climate Action
  9. SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
    SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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