Samindi Samarakoon

Prof. Samindi Samarakoon is a professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Stavanger, specializing in environmental engineering, waste management, and circular economy. Her academic and research focus centers on sustainability assessment, life cycle assessment (LCA), life cycle costing (LCC), and the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) techniques in engineering data analysis.

She has authored 40 scientific publications, including journal papers, conference contributions, and book chapters (h-index: 7). Her interdisciplinary approach combines engineering principles with data science to support sustainable development in industrial settings.

Areas of expertise include:

• Circular economy strategies: waste reduction, reuse, and recycling
• Sustainability and life cycle assessment (LCA, LCC)
• Technology qualification and performance evaluation
• Application of Artificial Neural Networks in engineering
• Research project management and team coordination
• Supervision of PhD students across computer science, environmental science, and materials science

Prof. Samarakoon contributes actively to shaping innovative, sustainable solutions and fosters cross-disciplinary collaboration to address key environmental and engineering challenges.