Dr Aparna Samaraweera is a Lecturer in Construction Management within UniSA STEM at the University of South Australia. She holds a PhD in Construction Management and a BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying, and has over 13 years of academic experience teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs in construction disciplines. Her research explores the intersection between human behaviour and the built environment, with a particular focus on the cultural and contextual factors influencing construction practices and organisational performance. She has conducted both empirical and conceptual studies across domains such as construction project management, technology adoption, cross-cultural project team management, and post-disaster reconstruction. Dr Samaraweera’s recent work advances the understanding of equity, inclusion, and worker wellbeing within the construction industry, contributing to the broader discourse on social sustainability and safety culture. Her research has been supported by competitive grants from the National Association of Women in Construction, MATES in Construction, and SafeWork SA withing the Australian context. She has published over 50 peer-reviewed journal and conference papers and continues to collaborate with industry partners to promote equitable, safe, and resilient construction workplaces.