Ms.Lasami Upsala

Name : D. W. Lasami Upsala De Silva

Contact : lasamiupsala@gmail.com
lasami@nara.ac.lk

Education:

2017-2021: Master of Science (MSc) in Applied Statistics
(Final Grade Point Average of 3.75 out of 4).
Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

2013-2014: Master of Science (MSc) in Crop Science
(Final Grade Point Average of 3.84 out of 4)
Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

2008-2012: Bachelor of Science (BSc) Hons in Agriculture and Plantation Management
Second Class Upper division (FinalGrade Point Average of 3.63 out of 4)
Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

Certificate Courses

  •  Certificate Course in Structural Equation Modeling with SmartPLS for Quantitative Research, Stanford International Campus of Business & Technology, Sri Lanka- October 2021
  •  Certificate Course in Structural Equation Modeling with AMOS - Stanford International Campus of Business & Technology, Sri Lanka-September 2021

 Trainings and Workshops

  • E- Learning course on “Fisheries and Aquaculture Statistics” -Statistical institute for the Asia and the Pacific, Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, United Nation-July 2019
  • Training on value chain development for sustainable use of fisheries resources- Hokkaido university of Japan- 17th Aug-22nd Sept. 2018

  Professional Qualifications                                                                                                         

2014 to present  : Scientist, Socio-economic and Marketing Research Division, National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA), Sri Lanka

2013-2014         : Quality Assurance Executive, Access Natural Water (PVT) Ltd., Padukka, Sri Lanka

2012-2013         : Quality Assurance Officer, Bio Foods (PVT) Ltd., Kandy, Sri Lanka

 Research Publications                                                                                                                  

 Peer Reviewed Journal Publications

  • De Silva, D. W. L.U., Abeynayake, N. R., Gunathilaka, L. F. D. Z. and Sandaruwan, K. P. G. L. (2019). Determinants of seafood trade in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Agricultural Economics, 20(1), 43-59.
  • Wimalasena, H. D., De Silva, D. W. L. U. and Sandaruwan, K. P.G.L. (2018). Socio-economic importance of Kokilai Lagoon. Wetlands Sri Lanka, ISSN 2345-9034. 4,1-16
  • Jayasinghe G.D.T.M., Sandaruwan K.P.G.L, De Silva D.W.L.U. and Jinadasa B.K.K.K. (2018). Total diet study approach in estimating mercury and cadmium levels using selected fish: a case study from Sri Lanka. Ceylon Journal of Science. 47(3), 275-279.

Conference Full Paper Publications

  • De Silva, D.W.L.U., Sandaruwan, K.P.G.L. and Amaralal K. H. M. L. (2016).an overview of the fish pedicure/spa activity inMaduriver of Sri Lank. In Proceedings of 3rd International Research Symposium,Rajarata University of Sri Lanka,26th-27th2016. Part I.P p 72-79.
  • Sandaruwan K.P.G.L., De Silva D.W.L.U. and Amaralal K.H.M. L. (2016) A study of food consumption pattern, food culture and nutritional status of the multi-day fishermen of Sri Lanka. In Proceedings of 3rd International Research Symposium, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 26th-27th2016 Part II. Pp.94-104.

Conference Extended Abstract Publications

  • De Silva, D.W.L.U., Sandaruwan, K.P.G. L.,Wimalasena, H.D and Amaralal K.H.M. L. (2017) Livelihood constraints of fishers of Puttalam Lagoon in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 19th January 2017. Pp. 202-204.
  • Maheepala, M.M.A.S., Amaralal, K.H.M.L., Sandaruwan, K.P.G.L., De Silva, D.W.L.U. and Wimalasena, H. D. (2016). An analysis of net income of different craft and gear combinations in the Puttalam Lagoon in Sri Lanka. In Proceedings of the NARA Scientific Sessions, 29th March, 2016, Colombo, Sri Lanka.Pp 164-166.
  • Sandaruwan, K.P.G.L., De Silva D.W.L.U.,Wimalasena H.D., Maheepala M.M.A.S. and Amaralal K.H.M.L. (2016) Daily routine activities of the fisherwomen in North-Western Province of Sri Lanka. In Proceedings of the NARA Scientific Sessions, 29th March, 2016, Colombo, Sri Lanka.Pp161-163.

 Abstract Publications

  •  De Silva, D.W.L.U., Sandaruwan, K.P.G. L., Abeykoon, M. F. D. N., Gunaratne,V.S. and Amaralal. K. H. M. L. (2020). Analysis of marketing performance of Herring (Amblygastersirm) supply chain in the West Coast of Sri Lanka. In Proceedings of the NARA Scientific Sessions, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Pp 70.
  • Sandaruwan, K.P.G.L., De Silva D.W.L.U.,Liyanapathirana, N. and Anupama, P. G. D. M. (2020). The important of processed-food trade: A case study of the seafood trade in Sri Lanka. In Proceedings of the NARA Scientific Sessions, Colombo, Sri Lanka. pp
  • De Silva, D.W.L.U., Sandaruwan, K.P.G.L., Wimalasena, H.D. and Amaralal, K.H.M. L. (2018). Application of Box-Jenkins Models to Forecast Monthly Average Retail Price of Spotted Sardinella Fish in Colombo and Suburbs. In Proceedings of the NARA Scientific Sessions Colombo, Sri Lanka.Pp 73.
  • Abeykoon, M.F. D. N., De Silva, D.W.L.U., Sandaruwan, K.P.G.L. and Amaralal, K.H.M. L. (2018).The commercial post harvest loss of Deep Sea Fishery in Sri Lanka. In Proceedings of the NARA Scientific Sessions Colombo, Sri Lanka.Pp 76.
  • Sandaruwan, K.P.G.L., Weerahewa., J., De Silva, D.W.L.U. and Amaralal, K.H.M.L. (2018). Determinants of per capita fresh fish demand in Sri Lanka. In Proceedings of the NARA Scientific Sessions, Colombo, Sri Lanka.Pp 76.
  • De Silva, D.W.L.U, Wimalasena, H.D., Sandaruwan, K.P.G.L. and Amaralal, K.H.M.L. (2017). Socio-economic and livelihood aspects of fihseriesin Panama Lagoon of Sri Lanka. In Proceedings of the NARA Scientific Sessions Colombo, Sri Lanka.Pp 67
  • Maheepala, M.M.A.S., De Silva, D.W.L.U., Sandaruwan, K.P.G.L. and Amaralal, K. H.M.L.(2017). An insight in to livelihood aspects of Puttalam Lagoon Fishery. In Proceedings of the NARA Scientific Sessions Colombo, Sri Lanka.Pp 68.
  • Wimalasena, H.D., De Silva, D.W.L.U. and Sandaruwan, K.P.G.L. (2017). Socio-economic aspects of indirect fishery workers with special reference to Negombofisheries district in Sri Lanka. In Proceedings of the NARA Scientific Sessions Colombo, Sri Lanka.Pp 69.
  • Thilakarathne, M. T. N., Wimalasena, H.D., Maheepala, M.M.A.S., Sandaruwan, K.P.G.L.,Abeykoon, M.F. D. N., De Silva, D.W.L.U., Lakmali, H. D. P.A. and Amaralal, K. H.M.L.(2018).Socio-economic status of resident communities in the islands of Kalpitiya Peninsula. In Proceedings of the NARA Scientific Sessions Colombo, Sri Lanka.Pp 75.
  • De Silva, D.W.L.U., Sandaruwan K.P.G.L, Wimalasena H.D and Amaralal K.H.M.L. (2016). An evaluation on fisherwomen contribution for household economy in North-Western Province of Sri Lanka. In the Proceedings of 6th International Symposium of UvaWellassa University of Sri lanka.pp 255.
  • Sandaruwan, K.P.G.L., De Silva D.W.L.U., JayasingheG.D.T.M. and Jinadasa B.K.K.K. (2017). Socio-economic determinants of fish purchasing decision and consumption in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka. In Proceedings of the NARA Scientific Sessions Colombo, Sri Lanka.Pp 70.
  • De Silva, D.W.L.U. and Sandaruwan K.P.G.L. (2015). A study of protein consumption of up country estate sector of Sri Lanka.  Proceedings of Sri Lanka Association for aquatic resource (SLAFAR) 22nd May 2015, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Pp 26.
  • Sandaruwan, K.P.G.L. and De Silva, D.W.L.U.(2015). A methodology to explore variation of household economic wellbeing among different fishing profiles of Sri Lanka, InProceedings of Sri Lanka Association for aquatic resource (SLAFAR), 22nd May 2015, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Pp 44.
  • Sandaruwan, K.P.G.L and De Silva, D.W.L.U. (2015). Gender dimension of subjective wellbeing in fishing community.In proceedings of International Postgraduate Research Conference, Faculty of Graduate Studies University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. Pp 339.
  • Sandaruwan, K P G L. and De Silva, D. W. L. U. (2015). Construction of ahealth well-being index and its application in a selected fisher community.In Proceedings of the 71st Annual Sessions Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science. – 2015 Part I, pp 94.

Awards and Recognitions                                                                                                           

  •  Commercial Bank Award for the best performance of the Department of Plantation Management, Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, batch of 2008/2012 , awarded at the General Convocation, 2013

 Professional Memberships                                                                                                          

  •  Life member of Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (SLAFAR)

National Committee Memberships                                                                                              

  •  Member of the Socio-economic sub-committee appointed by Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Sri Lanka to assess the damage caused by fire in the MV X-Press Pearl vessel and to recommend remedial measures to minimize the impact on fisheries industry