Prof. Nilanthi Bandara – Department of Forestry and Environmental Science

Prof. Nilanthi Bandara
Professor
B.Sc. (Hons), M.Sc. (Hons) (India), M.E.Des (Canada)
Department of Forestry and Environmental Science,
University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka

Email: nilanthi.bandara2@gmail.com nilanthi@sjp.ac.lk

Research interest : Environmental Impact Assessment, Pollution Control and Waste Management.

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Educational Qualifications

B.Sc. (Hons), (1982), Panjab University, Chandigarh, India.

M.Sc., Chemistry (1983), Panjab University, Chandigarh, India.

M.E.Des (Master of Environmental Design), Environmental Science (1988-1991), University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

RESEARCH REPORTS AND PUBLICATIONS

Papers in Journals (international refereed):

L. Herath , D.T. Jayawardana, N.J.G.J. Bandara, “Surface emission determination of selected trace gases from an active municipal solid waste dumpsite under the surface physicochemical heterogeneity”, Waste Management 160 (2023) 51–58.
Herath, P.L., Jayawardana, D. & Bandara, N. “Quantification of methane and carbon dioxide emissions from an active landfill: study the effect of surface conditions on emissions”, Environ Earth Sci 82, 64 (2023).
Chaamila Pathirana, Abdul M. Ziyath, Prasanna Egodawatta, Nilanthi J.G.J. Bandara, K.B.S.N. Jinadasa, Erick R. Bandala, Buddhi Wijesiri, Ashantha Goonetilleke, “Biosorption of heavy metals: Transferability between batch and column studies”, Chemosphere, Volume 294, 2022
Ananda Ranawake, Shantha Wijesinghe, Nilanthi Bandara “Municipal solid waste Management in the Western Province of Sri Lanka: Awareness, Legal framework or Fund allocation?”
International Journal of Innovative Research and Development. ISSN 2278- 0211 (Online). Vol 9 Issue 9. Sept 2020
Ananda Ranawake, M.A. Shantha Wijesinghe, Nilanthi J.G.J. Bandara “The Effectiveness of Municipal Solid Waste Management and the State Duty of Care” International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications . 881 ISSN 2250- 3153. Vol 10 Issue 9. Sept 2020
Jayaweera, M., Perera, H., Bandara, N. et al. Migration of phthalates from PET water bottle in events of repeated uses and associated risk assessment. Environ Sci Pollut Res 27, 39149–39163 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-020-09925-4. Available online 08 July 2020
Mahesh Jayaweera, Gimhani Danunshika, Nilanthi Bandara, Janith Dissanayake, Buddhika Gunawardana, Jagath Manatunge, Kasun Zoysa, “Urban Watercourses in Peril: Implications of Phthalic Acid Esters on Aquatic Ecosystems Caused by Urban Sprawl” Water 2019, Vol 11(3)
Livera, R.L.C., Bandara, N.J.G.J. (2019). Analysis of Composition and Associated Environmental Impacts of Sludge Generated from Dipped Products Manufacturing Industry in Sri Lanka. In: Ghosh, S. (eds) Waste Management and Resource Efficiency. Springer, Singapore.
D R A M T R Atugoda1, L L U Mandakini, N J G J Bandara & D Gunawardana, “How a Taxonomically-Ambiguous Cyanobiont and Vanadate Assist in the Phytoremediation of Cadmium by Azolla pinnata: Implications for CKDu” Environment and Pollution; Vol. 7, No 1: 2018 pp 53-65
V.K. Nayanthika a , D.T. Jayawardana a,⇑ , N.J.G.J. Bandara b , P.M. Manage a , R.M.T.D. Madushanka “Effective use of iron-aluminum rich laterite based soil mixture for treatment of landfill leachate” Waste Management (2018).Vol 74. Pp 347 – 361 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2018.01.013
K.D.H. Kariyakarawana, N.J.G.J. Bandara & S. Leelarathne “ The potential of GHG emission savings for programmatic CDM by municipal solid waste composting in the Western Province – Sri Lanka”, Int. J. Environmental Technology and Management, Vol. 17, Nos. 2/3/4, 2014 pp 179 – 190.
Randika Anjalie Jayasinghe, Nilanthi J G J Bandara, Keerthi Meepe Mohotti, “Contamination Sources of Bomorueel Reservoir, Nuwara Eliya”, Journal of Environmental Protection (open access). Vol 2, No 3, (pp 271-279). May 2011.
Bandara N.J.G.J and Hettiarachchi J.P.A., “Environmental Impacts of Waste Disposal Practices in Suburban Municipality in Sri Lanka”, International Journal of Environment and Waste Management, (2010) Vol. 6, No 1 /2, 107-116.
Bandara N.J.G.J., “Applicability of composting for municipal solid waste management in Sri Lanka”, Journal of Environmental Research & Development, Volume 4, No. 4, pp 900-910, Sept. 2009
Pathirana C. and Bandara N.J.G.J., “Analysis of Water Quality on Maha Oya (Sri Lanka)”, Journal of Environmental Research & Development, Volume 3, No. 1, pp 1-8, March 2008
Bandara N.J.G.J., Hettiarachchi J.P.A., Wirasinghe S.C., Pilapitiya S., “Relation of Waste Generation & Composition to Socio-economic factors: a case study”, Journal of Environmental Monitoring & Assessment, Vol. 135: pp 31-39, 2007
Bandara N.J.G.J., “Water and wastewater related issues in Sri Lanka”. IWA journal Water Science and Technology, 47 (12), pp 305-312, 2003. (received Presidential Award for Research 2003)

Papers in International Proceedings (already published)

Pathirana C D K and Bandara N J G J “Identification of effectiveness of Bin composting process”. Pp 276-287, Proceedings of the 2^nd International Conference on Solid Waste Management, Jadavpur University, India, November 9 – 11, 2011. Oxford Publishing House Kolkata, ISBN 81-86862-41-2
Jayasekara P M, Bandara N J G J and Jayaweera M “Overview of water pollution associated with Plastic recycling industry in Sri Lanka”, pp 17 – 26, Proceedings of the 2^nd International Conference on Solid Waste Management, Jadavpur University, India, November 9 – 11, 2011.
Wijendra G Asanka Sanath Kumara, Sujatha N Gamaga, Nilanthi J G J Bandara & P. Dias. Municipal Solid Waste Management Sector in Sri Lanka: Is composting of municipal solid waste a suitable option?. Proceedings of the Waste Safe 2011, 2^nd International conference on Solid Waste Management in Developing Countrie. 13-15 February 2011. Khulna University of Engineering and Technology, Bangladesh.
Jayasinghe R.A. and Bandara N.J.G.J, “Effectiveness of the Leachate Treatment Facility in Moon Plains Landfill at Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka; a Case Study, Waste Management 2009, pp 47-51 Proceedings of the 1^st International Conference on Solid Waste Management, Jadavpur University, India, November 2009.
Ratnayake P. and Bandara N.J.G.J., “Suitability of Dug Well Water for Drinking Purposes -A Case Study in Werehara GN Division, Sri Lanka” Proceeding of International Congress on Environmental Research, March, 2008
Bandara N.J.G.J. and Hettiarachchi J.P.A., “Environmental impacts associated with current waste disposal practices in a municipality in Sri Lanka – A case study”. Proceedings of the Workshop on Sustainable Landfill Management, Madras, India. pp 19-26. 3-5 December, 2003.
Bandara N.J.G.J. “Water and Wastewater Related Issues in Sri Lanka”, Proceedings of IWA 3rd World Water Congress, Melbourne Australia, April 2002

Papers in Local Journals/ Proceedings: (already published)

Matharage, M. Jayaweera, N. Bandara and B. Gunawardana, “Occurrence of Bisphenol A in Bolgoda Lake Receiving Leachate from a Solid Waste Open Dump: A Silent Killer of a Healthy Ecosystem,” 2021 From Innovation To Impact (FITI), 2021, pp. 1-5
Gimhani Danushika, Mahesh Jayaweera, Nilanthi Bandara, Jagath Manathunge, Buddhika Gunawardena, Use of Ultra-Violet assisted Titanium Dioxide Photocatalysis for the Removal of Di (2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate from Industrial Wastewaters, Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon), 2019/7/3, pg 320-324.
Perera, P.H.G., Bandara, N.J.G.J., Danushika, U.A.A.G., Jayaweera, M.W., Somaratne, M.C.W., Thathsara, S.K.T., Gunawardana, B. and Manatunge, J.M.A., 2018. Migration of phthalic acid esters from PET water bottles: implications of reusing empty bottles for storing ambient and warm water for subsequent consumption, Proceedings of the Twenty third International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2018 organised by the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, vol. 23, p 74.
A.O.K. Meetiyagoda, N.J.G.J. Bandara, K.B.S.N. Jinadasa, C.S. Kalpage and C.D.K. Pathirana “Performance of tropical vertical subsurface flow constructed wetlands for leachate treatment at different hydraulic loading rates”. Vol. 07, No. 02 (2017) 55-67. Journal of Tropical Forestry and Environment (JTFE): December 2017.
L.U. Mandakini, N.J.G.J. Bandara , D. Gunawardana (2016) “A Study on the Phytoremediation Potential of Azolla pinnata under Laboratory Conditions”. Volume 6 Issue 1 of Journal of Tropical Forestry and Environment (JTFE): November 2016. Pp 36-48
LLU Mandakini, N Bandara, D Gunawardana, Analysis of Compost Quality with Time after Mixing with Different Weight Percentages of Dried Sludge from Wastewater Treatment Plants, Journal of Tropical Forestry and Environment 2016
GUS Wijesekara, DMS Fernando, S Wijerathna, N Bandara, “Environmental and occupational exposures as a cause of male infertility” Ceylon Medical Journal volume 60, No 2, June 2015, pg 52-56
W C M C Perera, N J G J Bandara & M N Jayaweera (2014) “Biological Treatment of Leachate using sequencing Batch Reactor” Journal of Tropical Forestry and Environment, Vol 4 (No 2) 2014.
GUS Wijesekara, DMS Fernando, S Wijerathna, N Bandara, “Environmental and occupational exposure to toxicants and sperm parameters of men investigated for infertility” Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Vol 36 (2), 2014/9/24
Pathirana, C.D.K., Bandara, N.J.G.J, Jayaweera, C. & Fonseka, W.S.C.A “ Suitability of Attanagalu Oya as a Drinking Water Source” Proceedings part 2, full papers of the 15^th International Forestry and Environment Symposium. 26^th – 27^th November 2010. Sri Lanka. – 70-76.
Gunarathna, G.P.N, Bandara, N.J.G.J. & Liyanage, S. “Analysis of Issues and constraints associated with plastic Recycling Industry” Proceedings part 2 full papers of the 15^th International Forestry and Environment Symposium. 26^th – 27^th November 2010. Sri Lanka. 101-108.
Bandara N.J.G.J., “Municipal Solid Waste Management- The Sri Lankan Case”, Silver Jubilee Conference on Developments in Forestry and Environment management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2008.
Samanraja N.P.S. and Bandara N.J.G.J., “Effect of Solid Waste Landfills on Groundwater Quality”, Water Resources Research in Sri Lanka, Symposium Proceedings of “The Water Professions’ Day” Organized by Board of study in Agriculture Engineering, Post Graduate Institute of Agriculture and Geo-Informatics Society of Sri Lanka, 2005. pp 179-187.

Abstracts of Papers Presented at Local And International Symposia:

Matharage, M. Jayaweera, N. Bandara, and B. Gunawardana, “Occurrence of Bisphenol A in Bolgoda lake receiving leachate from solid waste open dump: a silent killer of a healthy ecosystem,” presented at the FITI 2021 – SLAAS / SLIC Conference on FROM INNOVATION TO IMPACT, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 8, 2021
Perera B.B.R., Bandara N.J.G.J, Ranasingha R.P.K.C.M, Pathirana C.D.K. (2021) “Modelling the water quality of Attangallu Oya” International Forestry and Environment Symposium. January 2021. Sri Lanka. Pp49
Herath P.L., Jayawardana D.T., Bandara N J G J (2021) “Estimation od Methane and Carbondioxide gas emissions from a municipal solid waste (MSW) open dump site in the tropical climate”. International Forestry and Environment Symposium. January 2021. Sri Lanka. Pp49
Perera P.H.G 1, Bandara N.J.G.J., Danushika U.A.A.G., Jayaweera M.W., Somaratne M.C.W., Thathsara S.K.T., Gunawardana , Manatunge J.M.A. (2018) “Migration of Phthalic Acid Esters from PET Water Bottles: Implications of Reusing Empty Bottles for Storing Ambient and Warm Water for Subsequent Consumption” International Forestry and Environment Symposium. Sri Lanka. November 2018.
Dissanayake N.U.S., Bandara N.J.G.J, Fernando K.M.E.P (2018), “Evaluation of Quality and Performance of Compost Made by Co-Composting Municipal Solid Waste and Slaughter House Waste”. International Forestry and Environment Symposium. Sri Lanka. November 2018.
Ranawaka A.P., Wijesinghe M. A.S., Bandara N.J.G.J. (2018) “Social Conformity in Solid Waste Management” International Forestry and Environment Symposium. November 2017. Sri Lanka.
Kaushalya W.S., Bandara N.J.G.J., Rupasinghe S.K.L.S. (2017). “Evaluate the Efficiency of Bioballs and Ceramic rings for the Treatment of Industrial Wastewater”. International Forestry and Environment Symposium. November 2017. Sri Lanka. Pp41
Dissanayake N.U.S., Bandara N.J.G.J., Feranando K.M.E.P. (2017). “Effect of Broiler Waste Compost on Seed Germination and Growth Performance of Selected Crop Plants”. International Forestry and Environment Symposium. November 2017. Sri Lanka. Pp44
Abeywardhana M.L.D.D., Bandara N.J.G.J., Rupasinghe S.K.L.S. (2017). “Removal of heavy metals and nutrients from wastewater using Salvinia molesta and Lemna gibba”. International Forestry and Environment Symposium. November 2017. Sri Lanka. Pp45
Dadigamuwa P.N., Bandara, N.J.G.J., Pathirana, C.D.K. and Mannapperuma, M. (2016). “Analysis of Compost Quality with Time after Mixing with Diferent weight Percentages of Dried Sludge from Wastewater Treatment Plants”. International Forestry and Environment Symposium. September 2016. Sri Lanka. Pp53
Mandakini L.L.L., Mannapperuma, N., Bandara, N.J.G.J., Silva, K.D.C.C.J and Perera M.T.C (2016), “Leachate characterization and Assessment of Surface Water Quality near Karadiyana Solid Waste Dump Site”. International Forestry and Environment Symposium. September 2016. Sri Lanka. Pp55
Perera, K.K.W., Bandara, N.J.G.J. and Jayaweera, M.W. (2016). “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”. International Forestry and Environment Symposium. September 2016. Sri Lanka. Pp56
Danushika, U.A.A.G., bandara, N..G.J. and Rupasinghe, S.K.L.S (2016)“Performance Assessment of Moratuwa – Ratmalana biological Nutrient Removal Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant”. International Forestry and Environment Symposium. September 2016. Sri Lanka. Pp57.
Koliyabandara, S.M.P.A, Bandara, N.J.G.J. and Jayaweera, M. (2015) “Management of Tanin in Residue driven leachate of landfills. International Forestry and Environment Symposium. October 2015. Sri Lanka.
Livera, R.L.C. and Bandara, N.J.G.J. (2015) “Comprehensive analysis of composition and associated Environmental Impacts of Sludge generated from Dipped Products Manufacturing Industry in Sri Lanka” International Forestry and Environment Symposium. October 2015. Sri Lanka.
Mandakini, L.L.U, Bandara, N.J.G.J., & Gunawardana, D. (2014) “Uptake of Chromium by Azolla pinnata under Laboratory Conditions, Proceedings part 1 of the 19^th International Forestry and Environment Symposium. October 2014. Sri Lanka. Pp113
Perera W.D.M.C., Bandara, N.J.G.J, & Jayaweera, M. “Biological Treatment of Leachate Using Sequencing Batch Reactor” Proceedings part 1 of the 18^th International Forestry and Environment Symposium. 10^th – 11^th January 2014. Sri Lanka. Pp 59.
Jayaweera, J.A.S. & Bandara N.J.G.J. “A study of the feasibility of using Leachate of Open Dumps as Moisture in Composting Municipal Solid Waste” Proceedings part 1 of the 18^th International Forestry and Environment Symposium. 10^th – 11^th January 2014. Sri Lanka. Pp 40.
Malalasooriya, M.W.R., Jayasinghe, R.A., & Bandara, N.J.G.J. (2013). Environmentally responsible disposal of potable water treatment plant sludge using cement kiln co-processing. Paper presented at the Sri Lankan Roundtable for Sustainable Consumption and Production, 21-22 February 2013, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Gunaratne, M.M.T, Bandara, N, Goonewardene, N.P. “Water quality in selected locations of Kalu Ganga” Proceedings part 1 of the 17^th International Forestry and Environment Symposium. 16^th – 17^th November 2012. Sri Lanka.
Kariyakarawana, V.K.D.H., Bandara, N.J.G.J, & Leelarathne, S. “The potential of GHG emission savings for programmatic CDM by Municipal Solid Waste Composting in the Western Province, Sri Lanka” Proceedings part 1 of the 16^th International Forestry and Environment Symposium. 28^th – 29^th October 2011. Sri Lanka. Pp 23.
, K.K.D.H., Bandara, N.J.G.J, Jayaweera, & Malalasooriya, M.W.R. “The potential of waste oil generated from service stations in the Western Province for the use in kiln co-processing in cement industry” Proceedings part 1 of the 16^th International Forestry and Environment Symposium. 28^th – 29^th October 2011. Sri Lanka. Pp 24.
Kumara, A.W.G., Gamage, S.N., Bandara, N.J.G.J. and Dias, P “Municipal solid waste management sector in Sri Lanka, Is Composting a suitable option? “Waste safe 2011” 2^nd International Conference on solid waste management for developing countries, to be held from 13^th – 15^th February 2011, University of Khulna, Bangladesh.
Kumara, W.G.A.S., Gamage, S.N., Bandara, N.J.G.J & Dias, P. “Composition of solid waste in 33 Local Government Authorities in Sri Lanka” Proceedings part 1, 66^th Annual Sessions of SLAAS, Colombo, December 2010. Pp 46
Kumara, W.G.A.S., Gamage, S.N., Bandara, N.J.G.J & Dias, P. “A comparative study of physical, chemical and biological (Salmonella and feacal coliform) properties of compost derived from municipal solid waste in Sri Lanka” Proceedings part 1, 66^th Annual Sessions of SLAAS, Colombo, December 2010. Pp 15.
Samarakkody, D. & Bandara, N.J.G.J “Analysis of water pollution associated with rubber industry (at some selected locations of Kalu Ganga)”. Proceedings part 1 of the 15^th International Forestry and Environment Symposium. 26^th – 27^th November 2010. Sri Lanka. Pp 70
Ambalavanar, J., Bandara, N.J.G.J & Bandara, J.M.S.J. “ A tool for Initial Environmental Assessment of Road Rehabilitation Projects”. Proceedings part 1 of the 15^th International Forestry and Environment Symposium. 26^th – 27^th November 2010. Sri Lanka. Pp 107.
Pathirana, C.D.K., Bandara, N.J.G.J, Jayaweera, C. & Fonseka, W.S.C.A “ Suitability of Attanagalu Oya as a Drinking Water Source” Proceedings part 1 of the 15^th International Forestry and Environment Symposium. 26^th – 27^th November 2010. Sri Lanka. Pp 53 .
Jayasinghe, R.A., Bandara, N.J.G.J., Dissanayake, W.A.S.S. & Wijekoon, W.M.S.K.B. “ Current status of plastic and packaging materials in Sri Lanka” Proceedings part 1 of the 15^th International Forestry and Environment Symposium. 26^th – 27^th November 2010. Sri Lanka. Pp 24.
Jayasekara, P.M., Bandara, N.J.G.J, Jayaweera, M.W. & Wijekoon, W.M.S.K.B. “Water pollution associated with plastic recycling industry in Sri Lanka”. Proceedings part 1 of the 15^th International Forestry and Environment Symposium. 26^th – 27^th November 2010. Sri Lanka. Pp 66
Gunarathna, G.P.N, Bandara, N.J.G.J. & Liyanage, S. “Issues and constraints associated with plastic Recycling Industry” Proceedings part 1of the 15^th International Forestry and Environment Symposium. 26^th – 27^th November 2010. Sri Lanka. Pp 69.
Gunatilake, A.T.N.S & Bandara, N.J.G.J (2009), “Analysis of rainwater for acceptability for drinking purposes” Research Comm., SLASS, Anl. Sess.2009, Colombo.p 53
Kumara, W.G.A.S., Gamage, S.N. & Bandara, N.J.G.J (2009), “Adaptation of different composting techniques by Local Government Authorities (LGA): case of solid waste management sector in the Sabaragamuwa, Central, North Cenral, North Wesern and Western provinces of Sri Lanka”. International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2009, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, – 18-19, Dec 2009.p. 13
Jayasinghe, R.A., Bandara, N.J.G.J. & Mohotti, K.M. (2009), International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2009, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, – 18-19, Dec 2009.p. 80
Abeysena, M.A.C., Bandara, N.J.G.J., & Mohotti, K.M. (2009) “Effect of solkid waste effluents to the chemical properties of the soil surrounding the Moon Plain landfill at Nuwaraeliya”. International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2009, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, – 18-19, Dec 2009.p. 88
Bandara N.J.G.J., “Environmental & Social Aspects of Disaster Management, Sri Lanka Experience”, International Conference on Impact of Natural Hazards and Disasters on Social & Economic Infrastructure Development, IIIRR & University of Moratuwa, July 2009
Anthony C.S.C and Bandara N.J.G.J., “A study of the Effectiveness of Household Composting through an Evaluation of Ongoing Composting Programmes”, 64th Annual Sessions of SLAAS, Colombo, December, 2008.
Anthony C.S.C. and Bandara N.J.G.J., “A quantitative study to propose effective guidelines for household composting”, 13th International Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka, November 2008.
Bandara N.J.G.J. et al “Survey of new trends and changes of polythene products after implementation the new thin polythene regulation No. 1466/5, 2006.10.10”, 13th International Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka, November 2008.
Bandara N.J.G.J., “Applicability of Composting for Municipal Solid Waste Management in Sri Lanka” Proceedings of International Congress on Environmental Research, Goa India. March 2008
Pathirana C. and Bandara N.J.G.J., “Analysis of Water Quality on Maha Oya (Sri Lanka)”, Proceedings of International Congress on Environmental Research, Goa India. March 2008.
Bandara J.M.S.J. and Bandara N.J.G.J. “Environmental Implications in Transport Infrastructure Developments in South Asian Developing Countries”, International Seminar on Current Transportation Issues in Asian Countries, University of Seoul, Korea, March 2008
Heenatigala C et al. “The Analysis of the Quality of Tea Soil Leachate from Different Farming Systems of Tea”. 12th International Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka, December 2007.
Bandara N.J.G.J. and Bandara J.M.S.J. “Improved and Transparent Methodology to Compare Alternatives in Transport Sector Environmental Impact Assessments”, 12th International Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka, December 2007.
Amarananda A.G. and Bandara N.J.G.J. “Factors governing an integrated solid waste management program: A case study at Nuwara-Eliya District Secretariat Division” 11th Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, December 2006
Hettiarachchi A.K., Bandara N.J.G.J. and Bandara J.M.S.J. “Development of a Rapid Environmental Assessment methodology for road sector rehabilitation” 11th International Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, December 2006
Geeganage C.D., Bandara N.J.G.J., Mohotti K. “Analysis of sewage sludge and its suitability as land application” 62nd Annual Sessions of SLAAS, Colombo, December 2006.
Samanraja N.P.S. and Bandara N.J.G.J. “Ground water quality in the vicinity of municipal solid waste landfills in the Colombo metropolitan region”, 61st Annual Sessions of SLAAS, Colombo, December 2005.
Witharana W.A.U., Bandara N.J.G.J. , Piyasiri S., “Investigation of heavy metals in edible fish species in a section of Bellanwila-Aththidiya canal”, 61st Annual Sessions of SLAAS, Colombo, December 2005.
Vamadevan S.G.S., Bandara N.J.G.J. , and Suthakar S., “Identification of polluting sources of the Vavuniya tank and their effects to provide suitable management suggestions” 10^th Annual Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, December 2005.
Bandara N.J.G.J., Kandawinna K.M.W.G. and Mohotti K.M., “Comparison of compost derived from different sources for agricultural purposes”, 60th Annual Sessions of SLAAS, Colombo, December 2004.
Suthahar, S and Bandara N.J.G.J. “Assessment of present solid waste management practices and impacts in Batticaloa Municipal limits”, 9th Annual Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, February 2004.
Ranasinghe M.S. and Bandara N.J.G.J. “Impacts of sand mining activities on the quality of the water at lower reaches of Kaluganga”, 9th Annual Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, February 2004.
Bandara N.J.G.J. and Hettiarchchi P.J., “Predictive models for municipal solid waste generation and composition”, 9th Annual Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, February 2004.
Kumari S.M.S.R. and Bandara N.J.G.J. “Release of Methane and Carbon Dioxide gases from Municipal Solid Waste land fills in the Colombo Metropolitan region”, 9th Annual Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, February 2004.
Wimaladharma, A.G.I.I., Bandara N.J.G.J. and Bammunuarchchi A.H.D.O., “Investigation of the effectiveness of mother enzyme on model organic waste material by enzyme degradation”, Proceedings of the 8th Annual Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, December 2002.
Priyanka, U.M.S. and Bandara N.J.G.J. “Analysis of water quality parameters in well water in the vicinity of an industrial zone and analyzing sources and effects” Proceedings of the 8th Annual Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, December 2002.
Bandara N.J.G.J., “Sustainable Waste Disposal for Asia”, Seminar on Asian Perspectives on Integrated Solid Waste Management, 27th August 2001, BMICH. Sri Lanka.
Bandara N.J.G.J. “Air Pollution aspects of biomass energy usage” Proceedings of the 7th Annual Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, December 2001.
Bandara N.J.G.J. “Considerations for Sanitary Landfills in Developing Countries”, Proceedings of the 6th Annual Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, December 2000.
Bandara J.M.S.J. and Bandara N.J.G.J. “Identification of a Methodology to Estimate vehicle emissions of Sri Lanka”, Proceedings of the 4th Annual Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, December 1998.
Bandara N.J.G.J. and De Zoysa A.P.K. “The Effect of Presence of Cattle/ Buffalo on malaria risk in Sri Lanka”, 51st Annual Sessions of SLAAS, Colombo, December 1995.
De Zoysa, A.P.K, Witharana D and Bandara N.J.G.J. “Achieving Energy savings from an open hearth, without use of cooking stoves”, 49th Annual Sessions of SLAAS, Colombo, December 1993.

OTHER PUBLICATIONS

Text Books/ Chapters in Books

RLC Livera, NJGJ Bandara, “Analysis of Composition and Associated Environmental Impacts of Sludge Generated from Dipped Products Manufacturing Industry in Sri Lanka” Waste Management and Resource Efficiency, Springer, Singapore, pages 37-49, 2019.
Bandara, N.J.G.J. “ Sri Lanka Evaluation Association (SLEvA)- The past, present and Future”, Voluntary Organizations for Professional Evaluation (VOPEs) – Learning from Africa, Americas, Asia, Australia, Europe and Middle East, Jim Rugh & Marco Segone – Editors, pp 275-282, 2013.
Bandara, N.J.G.J. “Environmental Impact Assessment Methodologies”, Godage International Publishers (Pvt) Ltd, No 675, Maradana Road, Colombo 10, 2009. ISBN 978-955-30-2163-5.
Bandara, N.J.G.J. “An Introduction to Liquid and Solid Waste Management”, Godage International Publishers (Pvt) Ltd, No 675, Maradana Road, Colombo 10, 2009. ISBN 978-955-30-2163-2.

Journals

Bandara N.J.G.J. Editor in Chief, “Sri Lanka, Energy Empowered Nation, Research Findings” Research Journal of the Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy, December 2015.