SNR. PROF. T P D GAMAGE



PROFESSOR IN LIMNOLOGY
TPD_Gamage

Educational Qualifications
  • BSc in Biological Sciences (Ruhuna, SL)
  • MPhil in Aqautic Ecology (Ruhuna, SL)
  • Dip. in International Env. Law (UNITAR, Switzerland)
  • PhD in Environmental Science and Engineering (Saitama, Japan)

Office Address
     Department of Limnology and Water Technology
     Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology
     University of Ruhuna
     Wellamadama
     Matara (81000)
     Sri Lanka 		E-mail Address
     tilakgamage@gmail.com

Phone
      +94(0) 41 22 27 026

      +94(0) 71 81 69 866      
    Administrative Positions

  •   Dean, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology.University of Ruhuna 10/2008-12/2014
  •   Member, Governing Council of the University of Ruhuna. 09/2008-12/2014
  •   Member, Senate of the University of Ruhuna. 09/2008-to date
  •   Director, Centre for International Affairs, University of Ruhuna 07/2015-07/2019
  •   Director, Internal Quality Assurance Unit, University of Ruhuna. 05/2015-05/2019
  •   Chairman, Sports Advisory Council, University of Ruhuna. 05/2012-05/08/2020
  •   Chairman, Board of Study, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology. 2011-2019
  •   Editor in Chief, UoR Highlights, University of Ruhuna Newsletter. 2015-2019
  •   Director, University of Ruhuna Township Development Project. 2011-to date
  •   President, Sri Lanka Universities Sports Association (SLUSA). 2016-2019
  •   Member, Standing Committee on Quality Assurance, University Grants Commission. 10/2014-10/2019
  •   Member, Standing Committee on Sciences, University Grants Commission. 09 2008-09/2014
  •   Expert Panel Member, Five Year Development Plan of Ministry of Agriculture, Agrarian Development, Animal Production & Development, Fisheries and Environmental Activities of Sothern Province. 2010
  •   Member of the Board of Directors National Institute of Fisheries and Nautical Engineering(NIFNE) , Colombo, Sri Lanka from 01st July 2004 to 30th May 2007.
  •   Committee Member, National Development Plan for the Fisheries Sector prepared in the year 2005 to build up the capacities of tsunami affected families. 2005
  •   Committee Member, Association for Advancement of Sciences (SLAAS) Section D. 2005
    Teaching Courses

  • Hydrology
  • Water Resource Management
  • Water Governance and Policy
  • Environmental Impact Assessments
    Research Interest

  • Water Resource Engineering
  • Climatological Analysis
  • Environmental Impact Assessments
  • Eco-hydrological Analysis
    Publications

International Journals

  • Lasitha Perera Gonaduwage, Gengxin Chen, Michael J McPhaden, Tilak Priyadarshana, Ke Huang, Dongxiao Wang (2019). Meridional and zonal eddy‐induced heat and salt transport in the Bay of Bengal and their seasonal modulation. Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans,
  • Dilanka ND Samaraweera, Xin Liu, Guangcai Zhong, Tilak Priyadarshana, Riffat Naseem Malik, Gan Zhang, Mahdi Safaei Khorram, Zewen Zhu, Xianzhi Peng (2019). Antibiotics in two municipal sewage treatment plants in Sri Lanka: Occurrence, consumption and removal efficiency. Emerging Contaminants, 5:272-278.
  • Fu, C., Wang, D., Yang, L., Luo, Y., Zhou, F., Priyadarshana, T., & Yao, J. (2018). The relationship between significant wave height and Indian Ocean Dipole in the equatorial North Indian Ocean. Ocean Dynamics, 68(6), 689-699.
  • Charith M. W., Wang, D., Zhou F., Tilak P.D. Gamage, Wang S., & WICKRAMAGE C.H et al, 2018. Quality Assessment of Automated Weather Station (AWS) Data for Abrupt Weather Changing during Cyclone Roanu. Journal of Nanjing University of Information Science ＆Technology, DOI:10.13878/j.cnki.jnuist.2018.03.008.
  • Marasinghe, A. U., Zhang Y., Wang D., Tilak P D Gamage, Li D., Yao J., (2018). Interannual Variability of Mixed Layer Salinity in the Arabian Sea Mini Warm Pool. Journal of Nanjing University of Information Science ＆Technology, DOI: 10.13878/j.cnki.jnuist.2018.03.006.

  • Kodithuwakku, R.K.K.A.S.N, Li Y., Peng S.,Zhu Y., Li S., Tilak P.D. Gamage, Fu L., (2018). Characteristics of Tide-surge Interaction along Sri Lanka Coast: a case study. Journal of Nanjing University of Information Science ＆Technology, DOI: 10.13878/j.cnki.jnuist.2018.03.010.
  • Gayan Pathirana, Chen, G., Priyadarshani, K., Priyadarshana, T., Yang, L., and Wang, D (2018). Effect of spring mini-warm pool on tropical cyclone intensity change in the Bay of Bengal, Deep Sea Research II., in review.
  • Yao Luo, Dongxiao Wang, Tilak Priyadarshana Gamage, Fenghua Zhou, Charith Madusanka Widanage, Taiwei Liu (2018). Wind and wave dataset for Matara, Sri Lanka, Earth System Science Data. 10:131-138.
  • Li Y., Wang Q., Huang K., Liu Q., Tilak Priyadarshana, Guan Y. (2017). Characteristics of Eddy-mean Flow Interaction in the Offshore Current Area of Western South China Sea. Oceanologia et Limnologia Sinica. 48(5): 912-925.
  • Pathirana, U. P. G., Wang, D., Priyadarshana, T., Wang, W., and Chen, G. (2017). Importance of vertical heat flux and barrier layer variation on seasonal mixed layer heat balance in the Bay of Bengal. Ocean Sci. Discuss., https://doi.org/10.5194/os-2017-67, 2017.
  • Tilak Priyadarshana, Sameera Madusanka Randage, Abigail Alling, Susannah Calderan, Jonathan Gordon, Russell Leaper, Lindsay Porter (2016), Distribution patterns of blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) and shipping off southern Sri Lanka, Regional Studies in Marine Science, 3:181-188.
  • GP Amarasekara, T Priyadarshana, J Manatunge, N Tanaka, GL Gunaratne (2016). Mud Crab (Scylla serrata) population changes in Koggala Lagoon, Sri Lanka since construction of the groyne system, Aquatic Ecosystem Health & Management 19: 83-91.
  • Priyadarshana, T., Randage, S.M., Alling, A., Calderan, S., Gordon, J., Leaper, R., Porter, L., Distribution patterns of blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) and shipping off southern Sri Lanka. Regional Studies in Marine Science (2015), http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rsma.2015.08.002
  • Perera, G. L., Eiichi Furusato, and Tilak Priyadarshana (2014). A simple bulk model to estimate salinity stratification of preliminary open choked coastal lagoons in Sri Lanka Annual Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, JSCE, Vol. 54.
  • Kariyawasam, H. M. A. Deepananda, Tilak Priyadarshana, Withanage U. Lenarolle, Herath M. V. Udayantha (2014). Indian carps reproducing naturally in Udawalawe reservoir, Sri Lanka. AACL Bioflux, 2014, Volume 7, Issue 5.
  • Amarasekara, G. P., Tilak Priyadarshana, Jagath Manatunge, Norio Tanaka and Gayan L. Gunaratne (2014). Effect of modification of natural habitat of green chromide, Etroplus suratensis (Pisces: Cichlidae) due to construction of a groyne at the lagoon mouth of Koggala, Sri Lanka. Submitted to Wetland Ecology and Management on 20th April 2014.
  • Gunaratne GL, Tanaka N, Amarasekara GP, Priyadarshana T and Manatunge J (2012). Effect of Inlet morphometry changes on natural sensitivity and flushing time of the Koggala lagoon, Sri Lanka. Landscape and Ecological Engineering (DOI 10.1007/s11355-012-0189-0).
  • Gunaratne GL, Tanaka N, Amarasekara GP, Priyadarshana T and Manatunge J (2011). Impact of rubble mound groyne structural interventions in restoration of Koggala lagoon, Sri Lanka; numerical modelling approach. Journal of Coastal Conservation 15(1) 113 -121.
  • Gunaratne GL, Tanaka N, Amarasekara GP, Priyadarshana T and Manatunge J (2010). Restoration of Koggala lagoon: modelling approac h in evaluating lagoon water budget and flow characteristics. Journal of Environmental Sciences 22(6) 813–819.
  • Priyadarshana, T., & T. Asaeda (2007). Swimming restricted foraging behaviour of two zooplanktivorous fishes Pseudorasbora parva and Rasbora daniconius (Cyprinidae) in a simulated structured environment. Environmental Biology of Fishes 80: 473 – 486.
  • Priyadarshana, T., T. Asaeda & J. Manatunge (2006). Hunger-induced foraging behavior of two cyprinid fish: Pseudorasbora parva and Rasbora daniconius Hydrobiologia 568: 341-352.
  • Priyadarshana, T., T. Asaeda & J. Manatunge (2001). Foraging behaviour of planktivorous fish in artificial vegetation: the effects on swimming and feeding. Hydrobiologia 442: 231-239.
  • Asaeda, T., T. Priyadarshana & J. Manatunge (2001). Effect of satiation on feeding and swimming behaviour of planktivores. Hydrobiologia 443: 147-157.
  • Manatunge, J., T. Asaeda & T. Priyadarshana (2000). The influence of structural complexity on fish-zooplankton interaction: a study using artificial submerged macrophytes. Environmental Biology of Fishes 58: 425-438.
International Conferences

  • Pan, G., Gamage Tilak, Wang DX, Seasonal and interannual variability of sea surface chlorophyll concentration in the coast of Sri Lanka. Proc. Of the 37th Asian Conference on Remote Sensing, ACRS 2016, Colombo, Sri Lanka. 2016.10.17-10.21 (EI index)
  • Thushyanthy M., K. Gunalan, H. B. Asanthi, T. Priyadarshana and S. Saravanan (2013). Hazard Quotient, Odd Ration and Relative Risk: as the methods for assessment of health risk. Proc. of the Third International Symposium of the South Eastern University held on 06th and 07th July 2013, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, (Best Paper Award).
  • Gunalan, K., H. B. Asanthi, Tilak Priyadarshana, M. Thushyanthy and S. Saravanan (2013). Geochemical Variations of Groundwater Quality in Coastal and Karstic Aquifers in Jaffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka. Proc. of the International Humboldt Kolleg on Management of Water, Energy and Bio-resources in Changing Climate Regime: Emerging Issues and Environmental Challenges held on 08th and 09th February 2013, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India.
  • Furusato, E., G. P. Amarasekara, S. Yasuda, T. Priyadarshana and N. Tanaka (2012). The Current Status of Density Stratification of Koggala Lagoon. Proc. of the International Symposium on Advances in Civil and Environmental Engineering Practices for Sustainable Development (ACEPS – 2012), Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna on 19th March 2012.
  • Furusato, E. G. P. Amarasekara, S. Yasuda, T. Priyadarshana and N. Tanaka (2012). Mixing Statues of Koggala Lagoon in Dry Season. Proc. of the International Conference on
  • Amarasekara, G. P., Tilak Priyadarshana, Jagath Manatunge and Norio Tanaka (2012). Impact on Etroplus suratensis (Pisces: Cichlidae) population attributed to human induced hydrological modifications to Koggala Lagoon, Sri Lanka, Proc. of the Interna tional Conference on Urban Lake Monitoring and Management, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka on 18th May, 2012.
  • Priyadashana, T., N. Tanaka, J. Manatunge, G. Gunarathne and P. Amarasekara (2011). Impact of Hydrological Changes on the Stability of Coastal Water-bodies and its Consequences: A Study based on Four Lagoons in Southern Si Lanka, Proc. of the 12th Spring Conference of The Japan Society for International Development, JICA Research Institute, Tokyo, Japan on 4th June 2011.
  • Gunaratne GL, Tanaka N, Amarasekara GP, Priyadarshana T, Manatunge J and Yagisawa J, (2009). Hydrologic budget and Hydrodynamic Modelling approach in Restoring Koggala Lake. Proceeding of the International Joint Session of “1st International Session of Ecology & Civil Engineering” & “7th Joint Seminar between Korea and Japan on Ecology and Civil Engineering”. Tokyo, Japan, 27 Sep. 2009, pp 199-200.
  • Priyadarshana, T., T. Asaeda (2006). Impact on ecohydrology of Rekawa Lagoon in southern Sri Lanka and its restoration efforts. Proc. of the Asia Oceania Geosciences Society, 3rd Annual Meeting, Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Singapore July 10 – 14, 2006 (HS04-01/O2-A1-04).
  • Priyadarshana, T., T. Asaeda (2005). Influence of water management on the biota of Rekawa Lagoon in southern Sri Lanka, Proc. of the Expanding Transboundary Cooperation for Water and Environment Security in Asia’s International Rivers, Dali, Yunnan, China December 10-14, 2005.
  • Priyadarshana, T, Asaeda, T., Manatunge, J., Tanaka, N. & Tanimoto, K (2001). Characteristics of foraging behaviour of Pseudorasbora parva in habitats of artificial vegetation, Proc. of the Japan Society of Civil Engineers, No.670, pp. 73-82. (In Japanese).
  • Priyadarshana, T, & P. D. N Gamage (2001). Outlook on the future water resources of Sri Lanka, Proc. of the 9th International Conference on the Conservation and Management of Lakes, Shiga, Japan, November 11-16, (3H-P10 pp: 491-494).
  • Priyadarshana, T., M. P. de Silva, & T. Asaeda (2000). Effects of anthropogenic activities on biota of Rekawa lagoon in southern Sri Lanka. Proc. of the Japan Limnological Society, Fukoka, Japan, September 9-17 (pg. 106)
  • Manatunge, J., T. Asaeda & T. Priyadarshana. (2000). Foraging behaviour of planktivores as modified by submerged macrophytes. Proc. of the Aquatic Science Meeting: Research Across Boundaries, American Society of Limnology and Oceanography, Copenhagen, Denmark, June 5-9 (SS20-08).
  • Priyadarshana, T., M. P. de Silva & T. Asaeda (2000). Influence of anthropogenic activities on biota of Rekawa Lagoon in southern Sri Lanka. Proc. of the Second International Summer Symposium organized by Japan Society of Civil Engineers, Tokyo, Japan, August 29, 2000.
  • Priyadarshana, T., T. Asaeda & J. Manatunge (1999). Effects of simulated macrophytes on fish-zooplankton interaction with varying prey, Proc. of the Vth international symposium on Cladocera, Plon, Germany, September 14-18 (pg. 39).
  • Priyadarshana, T., T. Asaeda & J. Manatunge (1999). Feeding and swimming behaviour of planktivores with varying satiation level: Effect of prey density and simulated submerged macrophytes, Proc. of the First International Summer Symposium, Japan Society of Civil Engineers, Tokyo, Japan, August 6.
  • Manatunge, J., T. Asaeda & T. Priyadarshana. (1999). Quantifying the effects of simulated aquatic macrophytes on fish-zooplankton interaction. Proc. of the Japan Limnological Society, Shiga, Japan, October 9-11 (pg. 14)
  • Priyadarshana, T., T. Asaeda & J. Manatunge (1999). Behavioural interaction between planktivorous fish and their prey: effects of satiation and prey density. Proc. of the Japan Limnological Society, Shiga, Japan, October 9-11 (pg. 15)
  • Manatunge, J., T. Asaeda & T. Priyadarshana. (1999). Quantifying effects of macrophytes density on prey-predator interactions in aquatic ecosystems, Proc. of the First International Summer Symposium organized by Japan Society of Civil Engineers, Tokyo, Japan, August 6.
  • Priyadarshana, T & T. Asaeda & (1998) Influence of continuous aeration on the growth of watercress (Nasturtium officinale agg.), Proc. of the Japan Limnological Society, Matsumoto, Japan, September 20-23 (pg. 145).
  • Priyadarashana, T. & M. P. De Silva (1996). An investigation of the anthropogenic effects on the Rekawa lagoon with special reference to its water quality studies. Proc. of the 52nd annual session SLAAS, Colombo, Sri Lanka, November 25 – 29 (pg. 124-126)
  • De Silva, M. P. & T. Priyadarashana (1996). A comparative survey of phytoplanctonic flora in three lagoons in southern Sri Lanka with special reference to their usage as biomonitors. Proc. of the International conference on plants and environmental pollution, Luknow, India. November 26 – 30.
  • De Silva, M.P., T. Priyadarashana (1996) A comparative study of the phytoplankton in two lagoons viz. Rekawa and Galle. Proc. of the 16th annual sessions of the Institute of Biology, Colombo, Sri Lanka. September 14-16 (pg. 24)
Papers presented at Conferences and Meetings of Professional Bodies

  • Pathirana, U. P. G., Chen, G., Wang, D., and Priyadarshana, T (2017): Importance of cyclone induced vertical mixing: A case study on trop ical cyclones Maarutha and Mora in the Bay of Bengal, 15th Academic Sessions, 2018. 7th March 2018 at University of Ruhuna.
  • Priyadarshana, T., T. Asaeda (2006). Impact on ecohydrology of Rekawa Lagoon in southern Sri Lanka and its restoration efforts. Proc. of the Asia Oceania Geosciences Society, 3rd Annual Meeting, Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Singapore July 10 – 14, 2006 (HS04-01/O2-A1-04).
  • Priyadarshana, T., T. Asaeda (2005). Influence of water management on the biota of Rekawa Lagoon in southern Sri Lanka, Proc. of the Expanding Transboundary Cooperation for Water and Environment Security in Asia’s International Rivers, Dali, Yunnan, China December 10-14, 2005.
  • Priyadarshana, T, & P. D. N Gamage (2001). Outlook on the future water resources of Sri Lanka, Proc. of the 9th International Conference on the Conservation and Management of Lakes, Shiga, Japan, November 11-16, (3H-P10 pp: 491-494).
  • Priyadarshana, T., M. P. de Silva & T. Asaeda (2000). Influence of anthropogenic activities on biota of Rekawa Lagoon in southern Sri Lanka. Proc. of the Second International Summer Symposium organized by Japan Society of Civil Engineers, Tokyo, Japan, August 29, 2000.
  • Priyadarshana, T., M. P. de Silva, & T. Asaeda (2000). Effects of anthropogenic activities on biota of Rekawa lagoon in southern Sri Lanka. Proc. of the Japan Limnological Society, Fukoka, Japan, September 9-17 (pg. 106)
  • Priyadarshana, T., T. Asaeda & J. Manatunge (1999). Effects of simulated macrophytes on fish-zooplankton interaction with varying prey, Proc. of the Vth international symposium on Cladocera, Plon, Germany, September 14-18 (pg. 39).
  • Priyadarshana, T., T. Asaeda & J. Manatunge (1999). Feeding and swimming behaviour of planktivores with varying satiation level: Effect of prey density and simulated submerged macrophytes, Proc. of the First International Summer Symposium, Japan Society of Civil Engineers, Tokyo, Japan, August 6.
  • Priyadarshana, T., T. Asaeda & J. Manatunge (1999). Behavioural interaction between planktivorous fish and their prey: effects of satiation and prey density. Proc. of the Japan Limnological Society, Shiga, Japan, October 9-11 (pg. 15)
  • Priyadarshana, T & T. Asaeda & (1998) Influence of continuous aeration on the growth of watercress (Nasturtium officinale agg.), Proc. of the Japan Limnological Society, Matsumoto, Japan, September 20-23 (pg. 145).
Papers and Abstracts Published in Local Conferences and Meeting of Professional Associations

  • Asanthi H.B., Silva H.C.C, Sanjaya H.L.K., Deepanada K.H.M.A., Priyadarshana T., Weerakoon D.E.M, Uadayantha H.M.V. and Lanerolle W.U.I (2012). Zooplankton diversity and physico-chemical characteristic s in Udawalawe reservoir: a preliminary study of the seasonal dynamics of zooplankton, Proceedings of the 18th annual session of Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (SLAFAR) 17th and18th May
  • Furusato, E., Amarasekara, G.P., Priyadarshana, T. and Tanaka, N. (2012). The current status of density stratification of Koggala lagoon, Sympocium Proceedings of ACEPS (International Symposium on Advances in Civil and Environmental Engineering Practices for Sustainable Development) , 176-189 pp.
  • Furusato, E., Amarasekara, G.P., Yasuda, S., Priyadarshana, T. and Tanaka, N. 2012. Mixing Status of Koggala lagoon in dry season. Proceedings of an international symposium on urban lake monitoring and management. University of Peradeniya. 25-33 pp.
  • Amarasekara, G.P., Priyadarshana, T., Manatunga, J. and Tanaka, N. (2012). Impact on Etroplus suratensis (Pisces: Cichlidae) population attributed on human induced hydrological modifications to the Koggala lagoon, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of an international symposium on urban lake monitoring and management. University of Peradeniya. 1-9 pp.
  • K. Gunalan, H.B. Asanthi, T. Priyadarshana, M. Thyshyanhy, S. Saravanan and N. Jayakumaran (2011), Incidence of oesophageal and stomach cancer related to Nitrate-N concentration in groundwater in Jaffna peninsula, The water resources research in Sri Lanka (Dayawansa N.D,K. and Ranjith Premalal De Silva) in symposium proceedings of the Water Professionals` Day, 95 – 103
  • K. Gunalan, H.B. Asanthi, T Priyadarshana, M. Thyshyanthy and S. Saravanan (2011). Influence of rainfall on temporal variation of groundwater quality: A case study at Jaffna Peninsula, Proceedings of the international conference on the impact of climate change on Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 238 – 248.
  • Amarasekara,G.P., Priyadarshana, T., Manatunge, J., Tanaka, N and Gunaratne, G.L. (2009). Status of the mud crab (Scylla serrata) population of Koggala lagoon after construction of the groyne. Proceedings of the International Exchange Symposium, 2009, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.
Monographs

  • Tilak Priyadashana, Jagath Manatunge and Nimal Wijerathna (2014). Finding solutions to address the issues caused by modifications made to Garanduwa Lagoon. Practical Action, Sri Lanka.
  • Tilak Priyadashana, Jagath Manatunge and Nimal Wijerathna (2013). Finding Solutions to Address the Issues Caused by Modifications Made to Natural Mouth of Madampe Lagoon. Practical Actio n, Sri Lanka.
  • Tilak Priyadashana, Jagath Manatunge and Nimal Wijerathna (2012). Impacts of the Causeway Across the Lagoon Mouth Canal of Nanthikadal Lagoon & Finding a Solution to Restore its Natural Functioning. Practical Action, Sri Lanka.
  • Tilak Priyadashana, Jagath Manatunge and Nimal Wijerathna (2011). Consequences of Modifying Natural Mouth of Madampe Lagoon & Finding a Solution to Restore its Natural Functioning. Practical Action, Sri Lanka.
  • Tilak Priyadashana, Jagath Manatunge and Nimal Wijerathna (2010). Consequences of Shifting Natural Mouth of Rathgama Lagoon & Finding a Solution to Restore its Natural Functioning. Practical Action, Sri Lanka.
  • Tilak Priyadashana, Jagath Manatunge and Nimal Wijerathna (2009). Finding a Long-Lasting Solution for Problems Created by Increased Flow into Malala-Embilikala Lagoon System. Practical Action, Sri Lanka.
  • Tilak Priyadashana, Jagath Manatunge and Nimal Wijerathna (2007). Impact and Consequences of Removal of the Sand Bar at the Koggala Lagoon Mouth and Rehabilitation of the Lagoon Mouth to Restore Natural Formation of the Sand Bar. Practical Action, Sri Lanka.
Books

  • Gayan L. Gunaratne, Norio Tanaka, Tilak Priyadarshana, and Jagath Manatunge (2011). Human intervention triggered changes to inlet hydrodynamics and tidal flushing Koggala lagoon, Sri Lanka. In Bjørn Willy Åmo (Eds.) Conditions for Entrepreneurship in Sri Lanka: A Handbook.
  • Youichi Takahashi, Takashi Asaeda, Takeshi Fujino and Tilak Priyadarshana (2011). Bio Monitoring and assessment of ecological process of benthic invertebrate assemblages through pre and post-trial impoundment of reservoir. In Bjørn Willy Åmo (Eds.) Conditions for Entrepreneurship in Sri Lanka: A Handbook.
  • Takeshi Fujino, Wityi Hnin, Takashi Asaeda, Youichi Takahashi and Tilak Priyadarshana (2011). Coarse particulate organic matter exports and characteristics of fibber components during different flood events in the second order stream. In Bjørn Willy Åmo (Eds.) Conditions for Entrepreneurship in Sri Lanka: A Handbook.
  • Tilak Priyadarshana and Bjørn Willy Åmo (2011). The knowledge we need to generate before establishing an Aquatic Park in Sri Lanka. In Bjørn Willy Åmo (Eds.) Conditions for Entrepreneurship in Sri Lanka: A Handbook.
  • Priyadarshana, T., T. Asaeda, J. Manatunge, T. Fujino, Nimal D. P. Gamage (2002) Dynamics, threats, responses and restoration of river flora. Article Level Paper 1.6.4.7, Theme 1.6 Natural Resources Systems Challenge IV: Oceans and Aquatic Ecosystems, Topic 4: Lakes, Rivers and Streams; Oxford, UK, [http://www.eolss.net]
  • Asaeda, T., Manatunge, J., Priyadarshana, T., Park, B.K., (2001). Problems, Restoration and Conservation of Lakes and Rivers: Theme Level Pap er, Theme 1.6 Natural Resources Systems Challenge IV: Oceans and Aquatic Ecosystems, Topic 4: Lakes, Rivers and Streams; Oxford, UK, [http://www.eolss.net]
  • Manatunge, J., Nakayama, M. and Priyadarshana, T. (2001). Environmental and Social Impacts of Reservoirs: Issues and Mitigation of Impacts, Article Level Paper 1.6.4.6, Theme 1.6 Natural Resources Systems Challenge IV: Oceans and Aquatic Ecosystems, Topic 4: Lakes, Rivers and Streams; Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems, Oxford, UK, [http://www.eolss.net]

    Awards

  • Science and Technology Cooperation Award. Guangdong Province, China. 2019
  • Vice Chancellor’s Award 2014 for the Most Outstanding Convener of the International Conferences and Promoter of International Relations, University of Ruhuna. 2015
  • Japan Societ y for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)2005 - 2007 Ecological Engineering, Saitama University, Japan
  • JASSO Fellowship for Foreign Researchers 2008 Ecological Engineering, Saitama University, Japan
  • Award for the Best Research and Presentation Japan Society of Civil Engineers Tokyo, Japan. 2000
  • Monbukagakusho Merit Scholarship. Japanese Government for an Outstanding Doctoral Student. 1997
    Grants

  • Japan Society for Promotion of Science (JSPS) open partnership project on “Development of the ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction method and the evaluation of mitigation potential in Sri Lanka” with Professor Norio Tanaka of Saitama University, Japan. 2018 – 2020
  • National Research Council Research Grant (Grant No. 2012-104) on 'Restoration of ancient Ruhunu Rata tank system to meet the future water demand and livelihood developments as an adaptable strategy to overcome the impacts of climate change' 2012 – 2017
  • Sri Lanka Council for Agricultural Research Policy (SLCARP)
    1. Investigation of natural breeding success of Catla in Udawalawe reservoir.
    2. Breeding of marine ornamental fish in captivity by hormonal and environmental manipulation. 2011 – 2014
  • Transforming University of Ruhuna to International Statues Research Grant (DVC/Pro 06) on 'Restoration potential of ancient tank system of Walawe River Basin for sustainable water resource management and livelihood development'. 2011 – 2013
  • Joint research project in collaboration with Professor Norio Tanaka, Saitama University, Japan on 'Ecohydrological changes on the stability of coastal lagoons'. 2008 – 2013
   National Services

  • 2019

    • Senior Consultant of the proposed Faculty of Urban Agriculture and Aquatic Bio-resources of the University of Sri Jayawardanepura

  • 2013

    • Member of Curriculum Development committee – BSc in Industrial Technology/Engineering Technology/Information and Communication Technology

  • 2012-2013

    • Resource person to the consultative committee for the development of co-management plan for Koggala lagoon by Dept of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, district Secretariat Galle

  • 2012

    • Coordinator of the Subject Benchmark Committee for the formulation of subject Benchmarks for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Higher Education for 21st Century

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To produce outstanding, internationally accredited graduates in the fields of Fisheries, Aquaculture, Limnology, Water Technology, Oceanography and Marine Geology.

Highlights

All Recent News & Events

* MIND Scholarships for undergraduates 2022 / 2023 [Read More]

* All Island Art Competition 2022 [Read More]

* Online Lecture Series 16 organized by the Cultural Center.
Zoom Link :
https://learn.zoom.us/j/69138472595?pwd=V1hEV0oraGtLZlFOWGVLYzhEQ05vUT09
Meeting ID: 691 3847 2595 Passcode: hm9=AeeJ [Read More]

* Literature Competition Organized by the Faculty of Management and Finance [Read More]

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Testimonials

    

To me,FMST is the ideal place to study about the Marine Sciences in Sri Lanka.FMST helped me grow and excel as a student,all the while nurturing my love for the ocean, backed by some of the best academics in this field.



S K Edirisinghe
    

Being selected as a student of FMST is the major turning point in my life. Within the premises of FMST, I was provided with myriads of opportunities to explore new horizons and to build up my personality. This is the perfect place to grab the knowledge about Fisheries and Marine Sciences. All academics & extracurricular activities not only widened my knowledge, but also heightened my passion for my future career.



R M K S Gimhani

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CONTACT INFORMATION

  • POSTAL ADDRESS
         Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology,
         University of Ruhuna,
         Wellamadama,Matara (81000),
         Sri Lanka
  • PHONE / FAX LINES
         +94 (0) 41 2516000
         (Faculty direct connect line)      +94 (0) 41 2222681*
         EXT 16000 (Dean) | 16001 (SAR)
  • E MAIL     arfmst@fish.ruh.ac.lk
    WEB          http://www.fmst.ruh.ac.lk

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