{"id":4241,"date":"2023-11-02T08:25:04","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T08:25:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/zoo\/?page_id=4241"},"modified":"2025-10-15T17:54:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T17:54:07","slug":"dr-indunil-senanayake","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/zoo\/academic-staff\/dr-indunil-senanayake\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Indunil Senanayake"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"206\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4253 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/zoo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2023\/11\/Ind5-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"238\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/zoo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2023\/11\/Ind5-copy.jpg 238w, https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/zoo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2023\/11\/Ind5-copy-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/zoo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2023\/11\/Ind5-copy-40x53.jpg 40w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 238px) 100vw, 238px\" \/><\/td>\n<td width=\"433\">\n<h4><span class=\"given-name\">Dr.\u00a0Indunil Senanayake<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"org\">B.Sc., Ph.D. (USJP)<\/p>\n<p class=\"org\"><strong>Senior Lecturer\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>indunil@sci.sjp.ac.lk<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"org\">Research Interests: Water resource management, Fresh Water and Marine plankton<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=S65EgfgAAAAJ&amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-282 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/zoo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2015\/09\/google-scholar_98212.png\" alt=\"google-scholar_98212\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Indunil_Senanayake3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-294 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/zoo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2015\/09\/rg2.png\" alt=\"rg2\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" \/><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1898\" src=\"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/zoo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2015\/09\/ORCID1.png\" alt=\"orcid1\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ph. D. in Limnology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n<li>B. Sc. (Special) Degree in Aquatic Sciences (Second Class Upper Division), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Career Profile:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Senior Lecturer (Grade II), Department of Zoology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura<em>. (2019 onwards)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Lecturer, Ocean University Sri Lanka<em> (2012-2019)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Research Assistant, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura<em>. (2011-2012)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Temporary demonstrator,\u00a0Department of Zoology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura<em>. (2010-2011)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Scholarships\/Fellowships\/Awards:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>University Grant -University of Sri Jayewardenepura (2022-204) \u2013 Structure and function of wetlands in Sri Lanka. Special emphasis on Water, soil, and fauna.<\/li>\n<li>Worldclass University Grant (2013-2017)- Development of a Water Quality Index to ascertain the vulnerability to chronic kidney disease of Uncertain etiology (CKDu) among the Groundwater users in North Central Province of Sri Lanka<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Professional Courses\/trainings (Local\/ Foreign)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cOcean Acidification\u201d Conducted in Kolkata India, at the IISER, Kolkata from 26th February 2020 to 29th February 2020.<\/li>\n<li>Groundwater Management short course, Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka (2019)<\/li>\n<li>\u201cCoral Health Index\u201d conduct Bali, Indonesia, at the UNESCO\/ IOC Regional Training and Research Center from 22 nd October 2018 to 01st of November 2018.<\/li>\n<li>\u201cCurriculum development using DACUM\u201d course conducted in German Malaysian Institute, Malaysia from 27th November 2017 to 15th December 2017.<\/li>\n<li>\u201cInternal Auditing as Per ISO 9001: 2015 QMS\u201d, 2 days training Program, Conducted by Sri Lanka Standards Institution (2015)<\/li>\n<li>\u201cIntroduction to ArcGIS Desktop II &amp; III\u201d, 40 hours of training conducted by EMSO Limited (2011).<\/li>\n<li>National Water Supply &amp; Drainage Board (NWSDB) for a period of six months (76hrs) water quality analysis (2009).<\/li>\n<li>Oceanography division of National Aquatic Resource Research &amp; Development Agency (NARA) for a period of six months (2009) regarding Marine water and Plankton.<\/li>\n<li>Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) for a period of nine months (2008) regarding Ballast water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Administrative and other positions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Country representative \u2013 South Asian Region Ocean Acidification Hub (SAROA) (2021 onward)<\/li>\n<li>Coordinator -Aquatic Resources Management Extended Degree Program, Department of Zoology, University of Sr Jayewardenepura. (2021 onwards).<\/li>\n<li>Member of the Board of Study in Life Sciences- Faculty of Graduate Studies. University of Sr Jayewardenepura.<\/li>\n<li>Member of Research Committee \u2013 Vocational Education Commission, Sri Lanka (2018-2021).<\/li>\n<li>Practical-in-charge, Department of Zoology, University of Sr Jayewardenepura. (2019 onwards)<\/li>\n<li>Head, Department of Coastal and Marine Resources Management, Ocean University of Sri Lanka (from 10.01.2019 until resigning from the university).<\/li>\n<li>Deputy Management Representative of the ISO 9001:2008 QMS, Ocean University of Sri Lanka (2014-2017)<\/li>\n<li>Coordinator cum Resource person of curriculum development of Integrated Coastal and Marine Resources Management Degree program (2015-2019).<\/li>\n<li>Coordinator of curriculum development of Maritime Transportation and Logistics Degree program (2014-2015).<\/li>\n<li>of Integrated Coastal and Marine Resources Management NVQ level 05 (2016).<\/li>\n<li>Coordinator cum Resource person of curriculum development of Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources Management NVQ \u2013Level 05 (2015)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>National\/International level involvements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Facilitator \u2013<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Integrated Coastal and Marine Resources Management (NVQ 5)<\/li>\n<li>Maritime Sports and Recreation (NVQ 5)<\/li>\n<li>Integrated Coastal and Marine Resources Management &#8211; Degree program<\/li>\n<li>Maritime Transportation and Logistics \u2013 Degree Program<\/li>\n<li>Aquaculture and Aquatic resources Management (NVQ 5- Revision)<\/li>\n<li>Aquaculture and Seafood Technology (Degree\/ NVQ 7)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Resource Person \u2013\n<ul>\n<li>Integrated Coastal and Marine Resources Management (NVQ 5)<\/li>\n<li>Maritime Sports and Recreation (NVQ 5)<\/li>\n<li>Integrated Coastal and Marine Resources Management Degree program<\/li>\n<li>Aquaculture and Aquatic resources Management NVQ 5- Revision)<\/li>\n<li>Aquaculture and Seafood Technology (Degree\/ NVQ 7)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Marine Biologist &#8211; Hambanthota Port Development Project Phase II \u2013 Ecological survey in 2016<\/li>\n<li>Marine Biologist &#8211; Hambantota Port Development Project Phase I &#8211; Ecological survey in 2014<\/li>\n<li>Research Assistant \u2013 Jaffna-Achchuweli Industrial Zone IEE, Funded by India in 2012<\/li>\n<li>Research Assistant \u2013 Wellawaya to Badulla transition line Uma Oya supplementary IEE in 2012.<\/li>\n<li>Research Assistant \u2013 Northern Region Urban Water &amp; Sanitation Project, Funded by ADB in 2011<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Research Publications:<\/p>\n<p>(Last updated- 15th October, 2025)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDc2NyaXB0JTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZiaWJiYXNlLm9yZyUyRnNob3clM0ZiaWIlM0RodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRmJpYmJhc2Uub3JnJTJGZiUyRlhXaGJYTlhMQVFCNGc0c1BnJTJGRHIlMjUyMEluZHVuaWwuYmliJTI2anNvbnAlM0QxJTIyJTNFJTNDJTJGc2NyaXB0JTNF[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Dr.\u00a0Indunil Senanayake B.Sc., Ph.D. (USJP) Senior Lecturer\u00a0 indunil@sci.sjp.ac.lk Research Interests: Water resource management, Fresh Water and Marine plankton \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Qualifications: Ph. D. in Limnology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/zoo\/academic-staff\/dr-indunil-senanayake\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Dr. Indunil Senanayake<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":32,"featured_media":0,"parent":153,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_ti_tpc_template_sync":false,"_ti_tpc_template_id":"","footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/zoo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4241"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/zoo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/zoo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/zoo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/32"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/zoo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4241"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/zoo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4241\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4569,"href":"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/zoo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4241\/revisions\/4569"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/zoo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/153"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/zoo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4241"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}