For the past 23 years, Dilanthi has been an internationally renowned expert in disaster resilience. She is professor at a leading UK university and has an outstanding international research profile that illustrates over 30 years’ experience of crossing disciplinary boundaries

This is evidenced by a sustained and substantial record of internationally recognised and world-leading record of high-quality, peer reviewed research publications and other achievements. She has led cutting-edge research, including external engagement with international policy actors and local communities, and she has innovated in education and institutional citizenship. These key contributions have demonstrated her leadership within the international research community and peer respected research.