The Center for Fire Safety Engineering at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, established in 2022, is Sri Lanka’s first and only dedicated fire testing and research facility. Established to address the growing national and international need for evidence-based fire safety solutions, the center brings together advanced testing infrastructure, expert knowledge, and modern research capabilities. It enables a wide range of fire-related studies, including material testing, structural fire behaviour assessments, and performance-based evaluations, supporting the development of safer buildings and engineering practices.
To conduct advanced fire safety engineering research in Sri Lanka, and to disseminate knowledge and guidance in fire safety of buildings.
Conduct high-quality research on the fire safety of buildings
Evaluate the fire performance of building materials and products
Create knowledge and expertise related to the fire safety of buildings
Disseminate the knowledge by introducing fire safety engineering-related course/s to undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs, and to the industry
“Welcome to the Centre for Fire Safety Engineering (CFSE) at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, the first facility of its kind in Sri Lanka dedicated to fire safety and structural fire engineering.
Established as a national platform for research, testing, and collaboration, the CFSE brings together state-of-the-art laboratory resources and academic expertise to support safer, more resilient built environments. We warmly invite academics, industry professionals, policymakers, and students to engage with the Centre and contribute to advancing fire safety engineering in Sri Lanka.”
The Center for Fire Safety Engineering (CFSE) at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura is to be officially inaugurated on 11 February 2026, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of
Workshop 02 – Fire Safety of Buildings: Knowledge Sharing Session was conducted on 03rd July 2025 from 9.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. at the Seminar Room 01, FGS, USJ. The
The Director of the Center for Fire Safety Engineering, together with the research team, visited the Fire Safety Department of the Colombo Municipal Council to explore the significance of fire
Workshop 01 – Fire Performance of Walling Units, conducted by Dr. Irindu Upasiri, was held on 22nd February 2024 at the Board Room of the Faculty of Engineering (FOE), University
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura formally approved the appointment of Prof. K. M. C. Konthesinghe as the Director of the Center for Fire Safety Engineering (CFSE) on 20 April 2023.
The Center for Fire Safety Engineering (CFSE) at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura was established in 2022 as Sri Lanka’s pioneering fire testing and research facility. Founded to meet the