MSc in Hydraulic Engineering and River Basin Development with specialization of Hydropower development: IHE Delft, The Netherlands
PhD Candidate (Hydropower)
BSc in Civil and Structural Engineering, Liverpool Jhon Moors University UK,
BSc in Construction Project Management and Construction Economics, Sheffield Hallam University in the UK.
Chartered Civil Engineer, Institute of Civil Engineers in the UK
A Member of the European Hydropower Consultancy Platform
Lasantha started his career in the hydropower sector in 2009 and has over 15 years of experience as a civil engineer and hydropower expert with both industry and research background. He specializes in the development and management of hydropower projects across Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and Europe. In addition he has been leading engineer for several multi-disciplinary infrastructure development projects developed under Asian Development Bank.
Luongo Hydropower Project (40 MW) and Lukulu Small Hydropower Project (6 MW)
Mpulungu Small Hydropower Project (5.1 MW)
Luombe Hydropower Cascade (10 MW)
Rwimi Small Hydropower Project (5 MW)
SIRONKO Small Hydropower Project (7.1 MW)
NCHWERA Small Hydropower Project (8 MW)
SINDILA AND NGUTU Small Hydropower Projects (15 MW)
NYAMINDI Cascade Development (21 MW)
NUGURURU Small Hydro Power Project (10 MW)
NZOIA Small Hydro Power Project (8 MW)
IRARU Small Hydro Power Project (6 MW)
Ragati Small hydropower Project (1 MW)
Ngali Projects – Five Projects with total capacity of 12.8 MW
North Rumpi Small Hydropower Project (20MW)
Rumpi Small hydropower project (2MW)
Muvonde Small Hydropower Project (2MW)
Nikambe Hydropower Cascade (80MW)
Ganthuna Small Hydropower Project (1.2MW)
Nilawala Small hydropower Project (2MW)
Koladeniya Small hydropower Project (1.2MW)
Upper Kothmale Small Hydropower Project (4MW)
In additional overseen over 10 operational hydropower plants maintenance work from 2012 to 2017.
Kasur Small Hydropower Project (2.45 MW)
Gwaladi Small Hydropower Project (20 MW)
Serai Small Hydropower Project (6.9 MW)
Nam Chang 04 Small Hydropower Project (30 MW)
Nam Hao Small Hydropower Project (Under Construction - 22.5MW)
Lumpunut Small hydropower project (4MW)
Salin Dam Small Hydropower Project (8 MW)
Man Chung Small Hydropower Project (3.5 MW)
Azores Project (800kW)
ALPHEUS Project (2000MW)
European Commission Pump Storage Efficiency Improvement Project.
Nangel Basin Small Hydropower Cascade Development (30MW)
Identification hydropower potentials for micro hydropower solutions and development
Identification hydropower potentials for micro hydropower solutions and development
Planning and monitoring work for five road packages in the Northern Connectivity Projects funded by the Asian Development Bank, Sri Lanka (2013 to 2014)
Bazaruto Renewables – Training the staff for small hydropower development, hydrology and hydraulic assessments
PLN Indonisia – Training 500 young professionals on Pump Stoareg Hydropower technology, organized by PLN Muda program.
