Madhura Weerasekera

Name : Madhura Weerasekera

Contact : madhurapro@gmail.com

Educational qualifications:

  • B.Sc (Sp). Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2009.
  • M.Sc. in GIS & Remote Sensing, Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya, 2017

Research expertise: GIS & Remote Sensing Applications, Climate Change/ Variability, Marine Science

Current researching area:Marine Fishery Resources, GIS Applications

 On-going Research Projects:

  • Assessment and monitoring of Large and Small Pelagic fishery resources in Sri Lanka - Funded By Government of Sri Lanka
  • Development of Octopus Fishery in Sri Lanka- Funded By Government of Sri Lanka

International professional training:

  • 14-16 Dec, 2016, APN Proposal Development Training Workshop (PDTW 2016), Paro, Bhutan.
  • 18-29 July 2011- Summer School on Climate System and Climate Change, Beijing, China.
  • 5-16 September 2011- Summer School on Climate Impacts Modeling for developing Countries: Water, Agriculture and Health, ICTP, Miramare, Trieste, Italy.

Seminars attended:

  • 13-14, February 2016-Workshop on Scientific Writing, Conducted by Post Graduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
  • 11-13, November 2015- Data Analysis Using R, Conducted by Board of Study in Biostatistics, Post Graduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
  • 17 March 2015 -MSC Fishery Training-Level 1, Conducted by Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), London, in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • 26 September 2014 - One day Workshop to implement National Strategy for Marine Pollution Prevention from Fisheries Sector, Conducted by Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA), Ministry of Environment and Renewable Energy, Sri Lanka.
  • 11 September 2014- Workshop on Experimental Designs, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Organized by Young Scientists Forum, National Science and Technology Commission, Sri Lanka.
  • 2011 February - Seminar on Indian Northeast Monsoon-Recent Advances and Evolving Concepts, Chennai, India.
  • 2011- Video Conference on Disaster Risk Management in East Asia and the Pacific(Distance Learning Seminar Series 2011) In partnership with  Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies (GSGES), Kyoto University, Asian Disaster Reduction Center (ADRC) and Training and Learning Circle, Philippines, June 21st 2011 at Distance Learning Center, Sri Lanka.

Awards:

Excellent student: Summer School on Climate System and Climate Change, Beijing, China, July 2011.

Publications:

  • WeerasekeraS.J.W.W.M.M.P, Rathnasuriya, M.I.G. (2017). Exploring the spatial distribution to analyze the spatial variability of catch compositions of three major billfish species; Sword fish (Xiphiasgladius), Black marlin (Makairaindica) and Sail fish (Istiophorusplatypterus) from high seas multi-day fishery in Sri Lanka, Paper presented at the Indian Ocean Tuna Commision (IOTC) 15th Working Party Meeting on Bill Fish, San Sebastian, Spain.
  • WeerasekeraS.J.W.W.M.M.P, Rathnasuriya, M.I.G, Jayasinghe R.P.P.K, Senevirathne S.C.V.U, Maldeniya, R.R.C and Amarakoon A.A.D.G.U (2017). A preliminary study on potential fishery for octopus in Sri Lanka using newly introduced fishing gear, Proceedings of National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency Scientific Session, 2017, Colombo 15, Sri Lanka.
  • Weerasekera, S.J.W.W.M.M.P and Vitharana U.W.A. (2017). Influence of Topographic Parameters on the Yield Variability of the Pelwatte Sugar Plantation in the Moneragala District, Sri Lanka, 6th International Symposium of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (ICSUSL), Kandy, Sri Lanka.
  • K.G.S. Nirbadha, K.H.K. Bandaranayake, M.I.G.Rathnasuriya, S.S.K .Haputhantri, S.J.W.W.M.M.P. Weerasekera and A.S.H. Athukoorala, (2016) “Feeding habits and food composition of adult Blue Swimming Crabs (Portunuspelagicus) in the Northern Coastal Waters of Sri Lanka” 22nd Annual Scientific Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • K.H.K. Bandaranayake, K.G.S. Nirbadha, M.I.G.Rathnasuriya, A.S.H. Athukoorala, H.A.C.C. Perera, S.J.W.W.M.M.P. Weerasekera and S.S.K. Haputhantri, (2016)“Integrating some aspects of reproductive biology into the management of Blue Swimming Crab (Portunuspelagicus) fishery in the Northern Coastal Waters of Sri Lanka” 22nd Annual Scientific Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • S.S.K. Haputhantri, K.G.S. Nirbadha, K.H.K. Bandaranayake, M.I.G.Rathnasuriya, A.S.H. Athukoorala, R.A.M. Jayathilaka andS.J.W.W.M.M.P. Weerasekera and, (2016) “A morphometric analysis of Blue Swimming Crabs (Portunuspelagicus) in the Northern Coastal Waters of Sri Lanka” 22nd Annual Scientific Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Weerasekera, M ,Wickramanayake, L., (2013), Rainfall Variability in Yala and Maha Seasons in the Intermediate Zone of Sri Lanka during 1941-1970 and 1971-2000, 2nd International Research Conference in Humanities & Social Sciences 2013 (IRCHS 2013), University of Sri Jayawardhanapura, Sri Lanka.
  • S.S.K. Chandrasekara, Z. Yahiya, P. Agalawatte, M. Weerasekera, L. Zubair and BadraNawaratna (2013) Experimental Operational Hydro-Climatic Monitoring and Prediction by the Foundation for Environment, Climate and Technology, Conference to Mark the World Water Day 2013“Sri Lanka Water Convention 2013” , BMICH, Sri Lanka.
  • Ratnayake, S., Ratnayake,W., and Weerasekera, M., (2013) Time series model for monthly rainfall – a case study for PingaOya Catchment, Katugasthota, Sri Lanka, Symposium on PingaOya, Department of Geography, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
  • Wickramanayake, L., and Weerasekera, M., (2012) Seasonal and Temporal Rainfall Variability in the Intermediate Zone of Sri Lanka during 1941-1970 and 1971-2000, Annual Faculty Symposium, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Yahiya, Z, Adhikari, S., Weerasekera S.J.W.W.M.M.P.,Zubair, L, (2011) The Impact  of El Nino and La Nina on Maha rice production, Area and Yield in Sri Lanka,  Paper presented in the Seminar on Indian Northeast Monsoon- Recent Advances and Evolving Concepts, Chennai , India.
  • Yahiya, Z, Adhikari, S., Weerasekera S.J.W.W.M.M.P.,Zubair, L, (2010) The Impacts of El Nino Southern Oscillation events on rice production Area and Yield in Sri Lanka,  Workshop on The Impacts of Eli Nino Southern Oscillation events on Cereal Production, Area and Yield in Asia, Manila, Philippine. 
  • Weerasekera, S.J.W.W.M.M.P., Adhikari, S., Yahiya, Z. A , (2010) Geographic Information System based Technique to Analyze Dengue Risk at District Level, 2nd National Symposium on Disaster Management, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Weerasekera, S.J.W.W.M.M.P., Hewawasam A.L.T, and Wijewickrama M.I.D.H., (2009) Prediction of landslide hazard potential zones in Hanguranketa, central highlands of Sri Lanka, First National symposium on Natural Resources Management, University of Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka.