Graduate Researches

Highlighting the Success of BSc Special Graduates: Pursuing Postgraduate Studies and Thriving in their Career

Students Graduated in year 2016

  Student Name Research Thesis Published by the Department Progress after graduation
1. Ms. A.A.P. Dias Optimisation of The Conditions of Selected Fungal Inocula for the Inducement of Agarwood Resin Formation in Gyrinopswalla(Gertn) MSc from the University of Edinburgh, UK
2. Ms. T.D. Fernando Determination of Shrinkage Behavior and Specific Gravity of Selected Timber Species in Sri Lanka PhD from University of Kelaniya
3. Mr. M.G.T. Pabasara Assessment of the Abundance and Habitat Preference of Indian Pangolin (Maniscrassicaudata) in Yagirala Forest Reserve; Tropical Lowland Forest in Southwest Sri Lanka Works at  Sri Lanka customs as a custom officer
4. Ms. M.A.C. Lakmini An Assessment on Exportation of Selected Wood and Plant Products: Trends and Sustainability Aspects RMIT Melbourne City campus, Australia
5. Ms. S.S. Marasinghe Composition and Functional Diversity of the Avifaunal Community at Karadiyana landfill: An Urban Landfill in Colombo District, Sri Lanka PhD from University of Sri Jayewardenepura
6. Ms. S.A.Y. Medhavi Leaf Oil Extraction Optimisation for Three Eucalyptus Species PhD student at The University of Melbourne, Australia
7. Ms. E.M.B.M. Karunathilake The Treatability Performance of Kempas, Eucalyptus and Pine Sleepers With Coal Tar Creosote Researcher
8. Ms. A.A.S.D. Dias Chemical Characteristics of Buffer Zone Sediments and Hydrogeochemical Implications in Diyawanna Lake Environmental Officer at Central Environmental Authority of Sri Lanka
9. Ms. M.A.D. Prasadi Minerological, Sedimentological and Chemical Relationships of Sediments in Lower Peneplain of Kelani River No information
10. Ms. W.H.M.S.N. Weerasinghe Composition of Soil Seed Banks in Relation to Four Different Land Use Patterns of Southwest Lowlands, Sri Lanka PhD student, University of Freiburg, Germany
11. Ms. R.L.C. Livera Analysis of Composition and Associated Environmental Impacts of Sludge Generated from Dipped Products Manufacturing Industry in Sri Lanka PhD student, University of Wellington, New Zealand
12. Ms. S.M.P.A. Koliyabandara Development of Treatment for the Residue Driven Leachate of Landfills PhD from USJP, Senior Lecturer at Faculty of Technology, USJP/TV presenter

Students Graduated in year 2017

1. Ms. I. V. K. Nayanthika Performance of Landfill Leachate Treatment from Laterite Based Soil-layering System: A Laboratory Scale Investigation Sri Lanka Administrative Service (SLAAS),  Assistant conservator of Forest at Department of Forest Conservation
2. Mr. R. M. T. D. Madusanka Geological Evidences on Mine Gas Emissions of a Selected Alluvial Gem Deposit in Pelmadulla, Sri Lanka Executive – Quality Assurance at MAS Holdings
3. Mr. T. Venukasan Properties of Teak and Rubber Wood Related to Solid Wood Flooring MSc of Resource & Environmental Management at Dalhousie University, Canada
4. Ms. S. V. Withanage Ability of Agarwood Resin Inducement in G. walla by Fungi and Fungal toxins Sustainability Management (PhD) at University of Waterloo,  Canada
5. Mr. I. A. A. M. Fernando Investigation of Multiple Drivers and their Impact on Chronic Kidney Disease Unidentified Etiology Assistant Manager at Watawala Plantations PLC, Sri Lanka
6. Ms. U. A. A. G. Danushika Performance Assessment of Moratuwa Rathmalana Biological Nutrient Removal Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant Studied Faculty of Engineering, Civil Engineering at University of Moratuwa, Scientific Assistant at University of Moratuwa
7. Ms. K. K. W. Perera Effectiveness of Domestic Reverse Osmosis Units for Removal of Fluoride and Hardness for Drinking Purposes in Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology (CKDu) Affected Areas in Anuradhapura PhD Candidate/Researcher at Griffith University, Australia
8. Mr. M.P.D. Lanka Early Stage Growth Variation of Selected Agarwood Producing Species Intercropped with Rubber Works at  Sri Lanka customs as a custom officer
9. Ms. S. T. Mallikage Assessment of the Environmental Impacts of Campsite Use by Visitors to Selected National Parks in Dry Zone of Sri Lanka No Information
10. Mr. G.K. Udugama Economic Analysis of Externalities Caused by an Open Dumpsite: A Case Study of Meethotamulla Dumpsite, Sri Lanka PhD candidate at University of Massachusetts, USA
11. Ms. S.D Illesinghe Product Impact Assessment of Selected Wooden Products Using Life Cycle Assessment: with Special Reference to Furniture Production in Different Scales MSc, University Of Memphis, USA
12. Ms. G. K. A. L. Dilhari Natural Regeneration in Pine Plantations in the Buffer Zone of Sinharaja World Heritage Site Developed Export Business on Natural Products
13. Mr. R. R. Ambegala Webometric Analysis of Linkages Between Environment Related Researchers and Institutes in Sri Lanka Government School Teacher

Students Graduated in year 2018

1. Ms. M.M.D. Shashikala Impacts of Recreational Disturbances on Water-birds of Bundala Ramsar Wetland Works at Sustainable Development Council of Sri Lanka
2. Ms. M.L.D.D. Abeywardhana Removal of Heavy Metals and Nutrients from Municipal Wastewater using Salvinia Molesta and Lemna Gibba Government School Teacher
3. Ms. B.P.W Jayasuriya Socio-cultural Ecological and Legal Perspectives on Small Tank  Management in a Selected Cascade System in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka Studies at Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
4. Ms. W.S. Kaushalya Evaluate the Efficiency of Bioballs and Ceramic Rings for the Treatment of Municipal Wastewater Studies at University of Eastern, Finland
5. Ms. W.M.M. Weerasinghe Production of Mosquito Repellent using Lesser Known Volatile oil Producing Species Works at National Cleaner Production Centre, Sri Lanka
6. Ms. M.U. Thennakoon Analysis of Water Management Towards Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6 (Safe Water and Sanitation for All);Case Study of Wilpita Wewa (Hali- Ella), Kamburupitiya, Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Administrative Service (SLAAS), Director, Land Title Settlement Department
7. Ms. H.M.S.S. Bandara Adsorption of N,P,K under Different PH Conditions to Dominant Paddy Clay Minerals in the Intermediate Climatic Condition-A Case Study in Kurunegala Government School Teacher
8. Ms. A.M.H. Jayarathne Development of Activated Iron Oxide Soil Pellets to Study the Filtering Efficiency of Fluoride Ions in Aqueous Fluoride Solutions. Government School Teacher
9. Ms. R.A.P. Malithi Identification of the Ability of Selected Fungal Toxins in Agarwood Resin Formation in Aquilaria and Gyrinops Species Government School Teacher
10. Ms. A.M.C. Abeykoon Evaluation of Cutting Time and Loss in Conversion in Common Band Sawmills for Teak Timber No Information
11. Ms. M.C.A. Maduwanthika Estimation of Local Recreational Value of Seethawaka Wet Zone Botanic Gardens No Information
12. Ms. J.D. Kalubowila Floristic Survey of Meethirigala Forest Reserve in Gampaha District Demonstrator at Faculty of Medical Sciences – USJP
13. Ms. C.M.E. Arachchi Seasoning and Timber Identification Issues Faced by the Construction Industry No Information

Students Graduated in year 2019

1. Ms. R.M.D.H. Rajapaksha Assessment of Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) and its Association with Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) in Air Conditioned Lecture Halls Development Officer, Central Environment Authority
2. Ms. P.H.G. Perera Migration of Phthalic Acid Esters from PET Water Bottles: Implications of Reusing Empty Bottles for Storing Ambient and Warm Water for Subsequent Consumption PhD Candidate at University of Tasmania, Australia
3. Mr. C.D. Dassanayake A Preliminary Study on Rainfall Redistribution a Secondary Lowland Tropical Rain Forest in Yagirala Sri Lanka Self-employer, Creator at YouTube
4. Ms. S. Gamage A Habitat Sensitivity Approach to Support GPS Based Real-time Visitor Traffic Management in Sri Lanka’s National Parks No Information
5. Ms. W.U. Jayapali Comparison of the Behaviors of Toque Macaques (Macaca Sinica) Inhabiting Landscapes of Different Human Interventions PG in Project Management Fleming College, Canada
6. Ms. K.A.P. Madushani Comparison of Household Carbon Footprint Between Two Grama Niladhari Divisions in Sri Lanka No Information
7. Mr. R.A.D.R.L. Rupasinghe Evaluation of Structural Aspects of Timber Roof Designs in Sri Lanka PhD Student in Timber Technology, Research Assistant at TPIC, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
8. Ms. P.H.P.P. Piyarathna Seed Oil Variation of Plantation Grown Santalum Album L due to Host and Agro ecological variation No Information
9. Ms. R.A.C.L. Ranasinghe Development of a Framework for Gate to Gate Ecolable for Sri Lankan Apparel Industry No Information
10. Ms. R.M.S.N. Rathnayake A Preliminary Study for Determination of Plot-scale Storm Runoff and Sedimentation Yield at Yagirala Forest Reserves; A Secondary Lowland Rain Forest No Information
11. Mr. H.I.W. Gallage Characteristics of Leachate Infiltration Through the Red Earth Profiles: A Laboratory Based Study Self-employer, Creator at YouTube
12. Ms. H.A.P. Dinethra Assessment of the Phytoremiation Capacity from Natural Wetlands in Kandawala, Central Province Sri Lanka Works at Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority

Students Graduated in year 2020

1. Mr. A.H. Randimal Morpho-anatomical Characterization of India Panagolin (Manis crassicaudata) in Sri Lanka

PhD in Biology, Minor in Veterinary at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA,

USA

2. Ms. C.T. Liyanage Impacts of Leaf Density and Orientation of Living Walls for the Building Energy Performance Research assistant, University Business Linkage Cell USJP
3. Mr. D.M. Senaviratne Impacts of Physical Attributes on Pavement Thermal Performance: An Experimental Study

MSc. In Forestry

The University of Tennessee,

USA

4. Ms. H.I.D. Liyanage Socio-technological Status of Moratuwa Woodworking Industry

MSc in Environmental Management at University of Kelaniya

Research Assistant, Research Council – University of Kelaniya

5. Ms. S.U. Panagoda Treatment of Leachate Derived from Long-term Degradable of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) in Open Dumps Using Effective Microorganisms (EM) Technology

Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering

McMaster University, Canada

6. Ms. R.G.I. Jayanika A Vailability of Masquito Repellent Compounds in Different Curry Leaf Species in Sri Lanka

MSc. in Environmental Engineering, Concordia University,

Canada

7. Ms. G.M.W.K. Nuwanthi Effect of Geographic and Climate Factors on Volatile Oil Production in Cymbopogan Nardus

MSc. in Marine Plastic Abatement

Asian Institute of Technology

Thailand

8. Ms. G.L.H.S. Himandi Utilization of Wood Waste in Moratuwa Wood Working Industry

Ph.D. in Natural Resource and Environment University of Connecticut,

USA

9. Ms. P.G.H. Pupulewatte Development of Physical Characteristics of Laterite Soil Mixtures for the Removal of Nitrate in Drinking Water

Ph.D. in Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Rutgers University,

USA

10. Ms. R.P. Hettiarachchige Adsorption Modification of Carbonate Rock Powder in Sri Lanka for the Removal of Contaminated Water from Industrial Dye PhD in Forestry and Environmental Science, USJP
11. Ms. G.M.W.N. Nuwanthi Temporal Variations of River Morphology: A Case Study of Wey Ganga, Sri Lanka Works at Control Union  Inspections (Pvt) Ltd Sri Lanka
12. Ms. W.K.G. Wimalasena Economic Analysis on the Supply Chain of Organic Rice Reaching Colombo Timber Processing Center, USJP
13. Ms. V.G. Balasuriya Stem Flow Generation by Seven Urban Tress in University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka Works at MAS Holdings
14. Ms. A.I.L Silva Economic Analysis on Better Hospital Waste Management Options in the Government Hospitals in the Western Province Graduate Research Assistant at University of Sri Jayewardenepura
15. Mr. Y.H.B. Marambe Development of a User-friendly Application for the Estimation of Carbon Stock at both Stand and Individual Species Level in Homegardens in Selecter Agro-ecological Regions in the Wet Zone of Sri Lanka No Information

Students Graduated in year 2021

1. Ms. P.S.A.P. Fernando Comparative Analysis on Green Roofs and  Photovoltaic Panels as Sustainable Rooftop Technologies: A Case Study for Colombo, Sri Lanka

Master in Business Administration from Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK

Senior Executive – Environment Sustainability, MAS

2. Ms. M.A.U.R. Maddumaarachchi Comparison Between Predicted and Actual Thermal Comfort in Non-air-conditioned Residential Buildings: A Case study for a Region in Wet Zone, Sri Lanka Works at Control Union  Inspections (Pvt) Ltd Sri Lanka
3. Ms. K.G.N. Thathsarani An Assessment of Environmental Flow Releasing Methodologies in Sri Lanka – A Review Associate, Forestry and Tree Planting, Climate and Conservation Consortium, Colombo 7
4. Ms. P.D.H. Fernando Prediction of diameter, Height, Biomass and Carbon for Hevea brasilliensis with Tree Age with Special Reference to the Low Country Wet Zone of Sri Lanka Assistant Lecturer at Department of Forestry and Environmental Science.
5. Ms. W.A.S.V. De Costa Structural and Economic Aspects of Timber Roof Designs in Western Provincial Houses, Sri Lanka

Supplier Management Auditor

Intertek Lanka (Pvt) Ltd

6. Ms. A.V.P.S. Buddhima Study the Removal of Fluoride from Tea Waste with Selected Concentrations of Fluoride in Water Received MSc Scholarship from University of Waterloo, Canada
7. Ms. M.J.J. Addrell Household Preferences and Willingness to Pay for Improved Solid Waste Management Services: A Case Study in Colombo 15, Sri Lanka No Information
8. Ms. H.C.I. Rodrigo Comparison of Conventional and Organic Modes of Low Country Tea Cultivation Using Life Cycle Approach: A Study in Neluwa, Galle District, Sri Lanka

Master’s in Natural Resource Management

Oklahoma State University

USA.

9. Ms. M.H.L. Mapatuna Role of Sri Lanka in International Wildlife Trade Master of Science in Forest Resources at Clemson University, USA
10. Mr. R. Hisho Site Suitability Evaluation for Ecotourism Development in Jaffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka using Geographical Information System (GIS) and Analytical Hierarchy Process

Associate, Sustainability Assurance and Advisory Services, Climate and Conservation Consortium,

Colombo 7

11. Mr. S. Gobishankar Assessment of Blue Carbon Stocks Including Mangroves, Sea Grasses and Salt Marshes in Puttalam, North West Sri Lanka Masters in Earth and Environmental Science Oceanography Seoul National University, South Korea
12. Ms. S.D. Gopallawa Unleashing the Potential of Integrated Solid Waste Management in Local Authorities of Sri Lanka: A Case Study for Embilipitiya Urban Council Graduate Environmental Scientist, Development Risk Management Pvt Ltd, Australia

Students Graduated in year 2022

1. Ms. Y.K.D.S.S. Senaratna Assessment of the Blue Carbon Stocks Including Mangroves, Sea Grasses, Salt Marshes and Algae in Selected Locations in Northern Province, Sri Lanka Analyst in Carbon Management, Climate and Conservation Consortium, Colombo 7
2. Ms. K.P.S. Sathyangi Quality of MSW-derived Compost and Fertilizer in Sri Lanka: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Demonstrator at Department of Forestry and Environmental Science
3. Ms. P.R.O. Dilhara Wetland Health of South Asian Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Assistant Certifier, Control Union Inspections (Pvt) Ltd, Colombo 7
4. Ms. W.P.A Perera Chemically Modified Coconut Shell Biochar for Effective Removal of Losartan Potassium in Aqueous Solutions Demonstrator at Department of Forestry and Environmental Science
5. Ms. A.R.Sandeepani Abundance and Distribution of Microplastics in Surface water of Attanagalu Oya Executive, Sustainability, North Manufacturing Pvt Ltd, Biyagama
6. Ms. K.H.P.D.L.Wickramasinghe Recognition of Invasive Characteristics of Areca triandra Roxb. ex Buch.-Ham. (Arecaceae), An Introduced Palm Species in Sri Lanka Demonstrator at Department of Forestry and Environmental Science
7. Ms. K.M.A.U. Senevirathna Spatial Multi-Criteria Evaluation (SMCE) Model for Landslide Hazard Zonation using Geographic Information System (GIS): A Study from Kandy district Internee at Federation for Environment, Climate and Technology
8. Ms. S.A. Jayasinghe Effects of Street Trees on Roadside Thermal Environment Within an Urban Canyon: A Case Study Internee in Sustainability(CM), MAS Holdings, MAS Capital, Battaramulla
9. A.P. Sirimanne Impacts of Common Urban Tree Species on Outdoor Thermal Comfort in Colombo City Executive, Group Lean Enterprise, MAS Holdings, MAS Capital, Battaramulla
10. W.V.T.U. Vithanage Fungal Diversity in the Wounded Gyrinops walla Trees and the Surrounding International Affairs Division, USJ -Coordinator
11. H.M.D.M. Ranasinghe Estimation of Turtle Conservation Value using Contingent Valuation Method Sustainability Officer, Climatesi, Pelawatta
12. R.C.C Perera Dieback of Mesua ferrea L in Yagirala Forest Reserve in Sri Lanka :A preliminary observation No Information
13. N.P.A.S. Janashantha The Diet, Prey Preference, and Preliminary Anatomical Examination of the Digestive System of the Indian Pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) Demonstrator at Department of Forestry and Environmental Science

2024 Academic Year

1. P.B. Hasini Wijayasantha A Comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment of Kelanitissa Combined Cycle Power Plant (KCCP): Gate-to-Gate Approach with pollution Cost Analysis Assistant lecturer at the department of Forestry and Environmental Science
2. D.M.Oshini Nethminie Analysis of biogas production potential from anaerobic
digestion of organic portions of the canteen waste of the
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
PhD Candidate at RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia
3. T.M. Ishani Hansika Gunasekara Microplastics in Urban Roadside Dust of Colombo City Sustainability Executive – Wijeya Newspapers Ltd
4. Malsha Sandanuwan Modeling of the liquid transport through the Laterite media:
A laboratory-based study under Darcy’s law apparatus
Executive- Environmental Sustainability – MAS Bodywear
5. K.G.C.S. Bandaranayaka Developing Timber Classification Systems for Sri Lanka Based on Wood Properties and End Uses Temporary Demonstrator, Ocean University of Sri Lanka
6. D. Nethmi Nisansa Devage The Effect of Growth Rate on Wood Quality and Potential for Production of Value-Added Products from Pinus caribaea Timber in Sri Lanka Lecturer and Academic Associate Manager at Science Medicine Campus, Colombo.

Lecturer at IEST Campus, Kalutara (Institute of Earth Sciences and Technology)

7. Anuki Nissanka Determination of Carbon Sequestration Rate in Dry Zone Forest Reserves of Sri Lanka using a Non-Destructive Photographic Method Bank Staff Assistant – Bank of Ceylon
8. Amashi Subasingha Sex pheromone identification of Heortia vitessoides Moore (Lepidoptera: Crambidae), with assessment of life cycle, pupation behaviour, and distribution analysis in Sri Lanka Associate Operation Analyst – Synergen Health PVT LTD
9. Nishmi Fauzan Assessment of vegetation changes in the Lower Bentota Ganga sub-river basin: A study of land use land cover change Executive – Sustainability
Private Sector
10. Sithumi Balahewa Impact of clear cutting and replanting on runoff patterns and sedimentation dynamics: A case study in naturalized mature Pine plantation, tropical lowland, Sri Lanka Project Management Executive – Sustainability Services at Peterson Projects and Solutions Sri Lanka.
11. Oshani Samarakkody Economic Valuation of Nanoplastics from X-Press Pearl Ship Accident Volunteer Research Assistant; Executive and Lecturer at a Private Higher Education Institute
12. Sachini Balasuriya Assessing riparian vegetation pattern and stream morphology along a headwater stream: A case study in Yagirala Forest Reserve Demonstrator at Department of Multidisciplinary Studies, FUAB

2025 Academic Year

1. Mineli De Croos Effects of Leaf Maturity on Nutrient Resorption and Senescence in Three Mangrove Species: Rhizophora mucronata, Bruguiera gymnorhiza and Sonneratia caseolaris Demonstrator at Department of Forestry and Environmental Science
2. Kulith Bulegoda Arachchi Analysis of Timber Seasoning Practices on Seasoned Timber and Timber Product Quality in Sri Lankan Furniture and Joinery Manufacturing Industries Demonstrator at Department of Forestry and Environmental Science
3. Janani Liyanage Assessment of Social Footprint of Industrial Solid Tire Manufacturing; A Supply Chain Analysis on Sri Lankan Industrial Solid Tires Demonstrator at Department of Forestry and Environmental Science
4. Sandali Rajapaksha Advancing Fungal-Based Strategies for Scaled-Up Agarwood Resin Production Demonstrator at Department of Forestry and Environmental Science
5. Sanduni Alahendra Integrated Risk Assessment of Urban Trees in Colombo using Visual Inspection, Ground Penetrating Radar, and Soil Analysis Research Officer (Environmental), Colombo Municipal Council
6. Lochana Warnasooriya Economic Analysis of Aquaponics: A study in Western Province, Sri Lanka Entrepreneur
7. Sandali Awishka Assessing Sri Lanka’s Progress Towards Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals : A Comprehensive Evaluation of SDG 13 Technical Executive, Eco Technologies (Pvt) Ltd
8. Maleesha Gimshan Upasena Socio-Economic factors influencing domestic-scale biogas adoption: A household survey Executive – Sustainability and Quality Assurance, Oceanpick PVT LTD
9. Sandaruwani Amarasinghe Assessing climate change knowledge and effectiveness of education, awareness and communication of climate change among diverse stakeholders in Sri Lanka Intern – Product Sustainability, Komar
10. Kasthuri Madushi Shashipraba Assessment of heavy metal concentration in avian feathers at the Karadiyana solid waste disposal site
11. Arudhi Liyanage Life Cycle Assessment of tea production low country of Sri Lanka: A study in Pasgoda DS division Project Assistant – Kirala-O2 Pvt Ltd
12. Sandali Kavindya Samarathunga Carbon Footprint Assessment of a Wildlife Tourism Destination A Case Study of Yala National Park Management Associate, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
13. Chamudi Athapattu Modelling predictors of surface soil organic carbon in intermediate zone forests of Sri Lanka Junior Consultant, International Union for Conservation of Nature
14. Amanda Wijewardena Assessment Of Microplastic Fibre Release from Common Synthetic Fabrics During the Washing Process Using Domestic Washing Machines in Sri Lanka Technical Executive, Eco Technologies (Pvt) Ltd
15. Mihiri Wickramasinghe Eco-Hydrological Analysis of Malgasowitadeniya Conservation Forest: Integrating Water Dynamics, Physicochemical Gradients, and Vegetation Structure in Riverine Mangrove

Publications

Students of the BSc Honors degree in Forestry and Environmental Management are actively engaged in conducting comprehensive research on burning topics. They have recently published several research theses, demonstrating significant progress in their studies.