Dr. Thilak Chandratilake

Dr. Thilak Chandratilake
Senior Lecturer
Director of the Center of Sustainability
B.Sc. (Hons), M.Sc..(Env.Eng), PhD (UTokyo)
Department of Forestry and Environmental Science,
University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka

Email: thilakawansha@sjp.ac.lk

Research interest : Water Resource Management, Forest Hydrology

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Educational Qualifications

B.Sc. (Hons), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.

M.Sc., Environmental Engineering, Saitama University, Japan

Ph.D., Forest Science, University of Tokyo, Japan

PUBLICATIONS

• Wickramasinghe K.H.P.D.L., Chandrathilake G.G.T., De Zoysa N.D., and Rajathewa R.A.M.P.M. (2023). Recognition of Invasive Characteristics of Areca triandra Roxb. ex Buch.-Ham. (Arecaceae), an Introduced Palm Species in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Forestry and Environment Symposium Volume 27 (2023).
• Chandrathilake G.G.T., Rathnayake O.M.S.C., and, Silva A.P. Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) As a Possible Alternative Energy Source: A Case Study for INSEE Cement Manufacturing Plant in Puttalam, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Forestry and Environment Symposium Volume 27 (2023).
• Chandrathilake G.G.T., Wickramasinghe K.H.P.D.L.,and Rajatewa R.A.M.P.M. (2023). The Implications of Religious Practices on Loxococcus rupicola (Thw.) H. Wendl. and Drud e,A Critically Endangered, Endemic Palm Species in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Forestry and Environment Symposium Volume 27 (2023).
• Chandrathilake, G.G.T. and Thathsarani K.G.N. (2023). Environmental Flow Releasing Methodologies in Sri Lanka and a Way Forward. Symposium proceedings of Long-term Forest Monitoring Research in Asia, on 06-10 March 2023. at Universitas Gadjah Mada
• Chandrathilake, G.G.T. and Kumara P.A. (2023). Spatial and Temporal Variation of Surface Water Quality of Selected Reservoirs in Mahaweli Cascade of Sri Lanka. Symposium proceedings of Long-term Forest Monitoring Research in Asia, on 06-10 March 2023. at Universitas Gadjah Mada
• SARANGUHEWA A.N, CHANDRATHILAKE G.G.T and, COORAY A.T. (2023). Quantifying Stemflow Volume and Assessing Water Quality Changes in Selected Urban Tree Species. Symposium proceedings of Long-term Forest Monitoring Research in Asia, on 06-10 March 2023. at Universitas Gadjah Mada
• Rathnayake R.M.U. B., Chandrathilake G.G. T., Jayawardana D.T.,and Nobuaki Tanaka (2023). A correlation analysis of water quality and habitat types of Kolonnawa Marsh, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Symposium proceedings of Long-term Forest Monitoring Research in Asia, on 06-10 March 2023. at Universitas Gadjah Mada
• Chandrathilake, G.G.T. (2022). The need of ecohydrological research in tropical forests for healthy watersheds. Journal of Tropical Forestry and Environment Vol. 12, No. 02 (2022) 1-9.
• Nobuaki TANAKA, Sangjun IM, Yen-Jen LAI, Chatchai TANTASIRIN, Maznah MAHALI, Hui ZHANG, Hatma SURYATMOJO, Thilakawansha CHANDRATHILAKE. (2022), Experimental Watersheds and Weather Stations in Asian University Forests Consortium, The University of Tokyo Forests Press.
• Kodithuwakku, L. and GGT Chandrathilake (2021) Paired Watershed Delineation and an Analysis to Identify Its Morphological Features in Yagirala Forest Reserve. Proceedings of 25th International Forestry and Environment Symposium. January 22-23, 2021, organized by the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
• VG Balasuriya, and GGT Chandrathilake (2021). Quantification of Stem Flow in Seven Tree Species in an Urban Environment of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of 25th International Forestry and Environment Symposium. January 22-23, 2021, organized by the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
• R Rathnayke, GGT Chandrathilake, and N Tanaka (2019). A Preliminary Study for Determination of Plot-Scale Storm Runoff and Sedimentation Yield at Yagirala Forest Reserves: A Secondary Lowland Rain Forest Proceedings of 24th International Forestry and Environment Symposium. January 22-23, 2021, organized by the Department of
• Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
  G.G.T. Chandrathilake (2019), Ecohydrology: A Blue-Green Paradigm for Water Resources Management. Proceedings of the 75th Annual Sessions – 2019, Part II-
• Presidential Addresses, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, 14.G.G.T. Chandrathilake (2019), Ecohydrology for Water Resource Management. Abstract of Recent Innovations in Biosustainability and Environmental Reserch 2019,
• February 20-22nd, 2019, Annamalai University, India.
  G.G.T. Chandrathilake, Nobuaki Tanaka, and Naoto Kamata. (2016). Transpiration
• response of neighboring trees to the wilting of oak individuals prone to Japanese oak wilt disease. Abstract of 62nd Annual Meeting of the Ecological Society of Japan, March 15-18, 2017, organized by the Ecological Society of Japan.
• G.G.T. Chandrathilake, Nobuaki Tanaka, and Naoto Kamata. (2016). Whole -tree sap flux in Quercus serrata trees after three levels of partial sapwood removal to simulate Japanese oak wilt. Ecohydrology DOI:10.1002/eco.179719.
• G.G.T. Chandrathilake, Nobuaki Tanaka, and Naoto Kamata. (2016). Compensatory sap flux effect in Quercus serrata trunks after three levels of partial sapwood removal simulating the Japanese oak wilt. Abstract of JSPS Core-to-Core Program, 7th International Symposium of the Asian University Forest Consortium, October 11-16, 2016, organized by the University of Tokyo Forests, Graduate Scholl of Agriculture and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo.
• G.G.T. Chandrathilake, Nobuaki Tanaka, and Naoto Kamata. (2015). Sap flux density in Quercus serrata trunks after three levels of partial sapwood removal simulating the Japanese oak wilt. Abstract of the proceedings, 6th International Symposium of the Asian University Forest Consortium, October 5-9, 2015, organized by the National Taiwan University.
• G.G.T. Chandrathilake, Nobuaki Tanaka, and Naoto Kamata. (2014). Azymuthal Variation of Sap Flux Density in Deciduous Oak (Quercus serrata) Xylem Trunk. Abstract of the proceedings, 19th International Forestry and Environment Symposium, October 24-25, 2014, organized by the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
• Thilakawansha Chandrathilake,Junji Yagisawa and Norio Tanaka, (2103) Effect of Flood Disturbance on the Riverine Vegetation in four Selected Tributaries in Arakawa Water System. 15th International Summer Symposium (ISS), Japan Society of Civil Engineers, 2013.09.05.
• G.G.T. Chandrathilake, Buddhika de Silva (2011) Evaluation of Drinking Water Supply Schemes in Estate Sector, a Case Study on Telbedda Estate Sri Lanka. Annual Proceedings- Abstract of Papers, 16th Annual International Forestry & Environmental Symposium 2011, Sri Lanka.
• G.G.T. Chandrathilake, (2009) “Baseline Survey on Biodiversity in up country Tea Estates in Sri Lanka”. Annual Proceedings- Abstract of Papers, 13th Annual Forestry and Environmental Science Symposium 2009, Sri Lanka.
• G.G.T. Chandrathilake, (2008) Cleaner Production Opportunities in Small and Medium Scale Wood Processing and Furniture Manufacturing Enterprises. Annual Proceedings- Abstract of Papers, 13th Annual Forestry and Environmental Science Symposium 2008, Sri Lanka.
• G.G.T. Chandrathilake, (2007) A Rapid Biodiversity Assessment in the Fernland Tea Estate in Kotmale DS Division of Nuwara Eliya District. Annual Proceedings- Abstract of Papers, 12th Annual Forestry and Environmental Science Symposium 2007, Sri Lanka.
• G.G.T. Chandrathilake, Hiran Amarasekara, (2005) Discoloration of Teak (Tectona grandis) Timber during Kiln Drying. Sri Lanka Association for Advancement of Science (SLAAS), 2005, Sri Lanka.