Samuel Ariaratnam
Professor, School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment
Ariaratnam's expertise includes sustainable urban underground infrastructure systems, trenchless engineering and construction methods, underground asset management and performance modeling.
Recent stories
December 18, 2025
Samuel Ariaratnam, whose research in underground construction methods preserves roads, leads a group focused on utilities and surveying while mentoring engineers.
July 5, 2024
Teachers and students credit the features of the College Avenue Commons building for enhancing their communal engineering education experiences.
July 25, 2023
Samuel Ariaratnam’s groundbreaking work in technical and environmental engineering earned him a spot among leading scientists, artists and professionals.
March 28, 2023
Eminent Scholar Tim Becker is preparing Fulton Schools students for construction careers by teaching what he has learned in nearly 30 years in the industry
Additional stories
ASU’s Ariaratnam becomes Distinguished Member of ASCE
October 7, 2022
Samuel Ariaratnam joins a group of fewer than 300 individuals to receive the Distinguished Member designation from ASCE since it was created in 1853.
ASU professor appointed to USDOT advisory pipeline committee
April 15, 2022
Samuel Ariaratnam’s extensive knowledge of underground construction has earned him a seat on a national pipeline advisory committee.
Constructive contributions to building profession earn industry honors
November 2, 2021
New members of the National Academy of Construction include alumni and longtime supporters of the Del E. Webb School of Construction in the Fulton Schools.
Rising in stature
May 18, 2021
New honor bestowed by American Society of Civil Engineers validates impacts of Fulton Schools professor’s contributions to construction engineering
Samuel Ariaratnam named Beavers-Ames Chair in Heavy Construction
March 11, 2021
As the newly-appointed Beavers-Ames Chair in Heavy Construction, Samuel Ariaratnam looks forward to empowering students to pursue careers in heavy construction.
Gaining global perspectives on engineering
February 17, 2020
A new National Science Foundation program led by Fulton Schools faculty members will give engineering graduate students international learning experiences.
Awards and honors come down the pipeline to Ariaratnam
July 2, 2019
Samuel Ariaratnam has been named a member of the U.S. National Academy of Construction and received the 2019 Excellence in Pipelines Award.
Work ethic earns professor a place in Canadian Academy of Engineering
August 21, 2018
Demand for Samuel Ariaratnam’s skills as a teacher, researcher and expert in his field is sure to grow with his latest prestigious professional honor.