Dr Mithum Peiris

Senior Lecturer

  • Bio
  • Research Interest
  • Research
  • Teaching

  • With a background in civil engineering, Dr Mithum Peiris leverages strong analytical skills within the investment banking sector, applying his academic expertise and finance qualifications to practical, high-stakes environments. His experience has cultivated a resilient character and the professional confidence to navigate strict deadlines and complex requirements. Having refined both technical and interpersonal skills under pressure, Dr Peiris is now focused on establishing an entrepreneurial career grounded in rigorous research and development.

    Qualifications
    Doctor of Philosophy in structural engineering, Queensland University of Technology, 2022
    Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Hons I), University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 2017
    Chartered Financial Analyst, Corporate Finance, Chartered Financial Analyst Institute, 2019
    Management Accounting, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, 2014

  • Corporate Finance

    • Peiris, M., & Mahendran, M. (2023). Numerical modelling of LSF walls under combined compression and bending actions and fire conditions. Thin-Walled Structures, 182, Part A, 110132. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2022.110132
    • Peiris, M., & Mahendran, M. (2022). Advanced numerical modelling of light-gauge steel framed walls subject to eccentric compression. Engineering Structures, 256, 114063. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2022.114063
    • Peiris, M., & Mahendran, M. (2022). Experimental investigation and design of sheathed LSF wall panels under eccentric axial compression. Thin-Walled Structures, 176, 109328. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2022.109328
    • Peiris, M., & Mahendran, M. (2021). Behaviour of cold-formed steel lipped channel sections subject to eccentric axial compression. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 184, 106808. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2021.106808
    • Abeysiriwardena, T., Peiris, M., & Mahendran, M. (2021). Local in-plane strength and stiffness of stud-to-sheathing fastener connections in LSF wall panels. Thin-Walled Structures, 160, 107383. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2020.107383