Dr. N.D. Hettige

Name : Dr. Nadeesha Dilani Hettige

Contact : nadeeshahettige7@gmail.com, nadeeshahettige7@nara.ac.lk

Education :

  • Ph.D. in Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems
    Faculty of Forestry and Environment
    University of Putra, Malaysia

  • Master of Science in Environmental Science
    Postgraduate Institute of Science
    University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

  • Bachelor of Science (Special) in Environmental Science and Natural Resource Management   
    Faculty of Applied Science Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
    First Class (Honors) - GPA 3.78/4.00

Research / Work Experience

  • 11 years of total research experience as a Researcher since 2011 (Disciplines of Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, Aquatic Ecology, Aquatic Resource Management, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resource Managements, mostly interdisciplinary).
 Track record
  • Senior Scientist (Academic and Research-2) at Environmental Studies Division, National Aquatic Resource Research and Development Agency (NARA)
  • Scientist (Academic and Research-1) at Environmental Studies Division, National Aquatic Resource Research and Development Agency (NARA)

Research Interests

  • Aquatic biomonitoring (Benthic macroinvertebrates and macroinvertebrates, Plankton)
  • Ecological and statistical modeling
  • Microbiology
  • Marine litter

Foreign Training

  • Seminar on “Coastal Zone Biodiversity Protection for Asia Pacific” conducted by Fujian Institute of Oceanography, China from 26th October to 15th November 2016
  • Training Course on “Marine Biotech and Marine Biodiversity for Developing Countries” conducted by Fujian Institute of Oceanography, China from 05th to 25th May 2022 (Online)    

Research Publications

Full papers (Science Citation Index Journals)

  • Hettige, N.D., Hashim, R. B., Kutty, A. B. A., Ash'aari, Z. H. B. & Jamil, N.R.B. (2022). Using Benthic Macroinvertebrate Distribution and Water Quality as Organic Pollution Indicators for Fish Farming Areas in Rawang Sub-basin, Selangor River, Malaysia: A Correlation Analysis, Journal of Fisheries and Environment, 46(1), 180-197. (SCOPUS index) SJR imapct factor 2020 – 0.7)
  • Hettige, N.D., Hashim, R. B., Kutty, A. B. A., Jamil, N.R.B. & Ash'aari, Z. H. B. (2020). Application of ecological indices using macroinvertebrate assembleges in relation to aquaculture activities in Rawang Sub-basin, Selangor River, Malaysia, Pertanika Journal Science & Technology, 28 (S2), 25-45. (SCOPUS index) SJR imapct factor 2019 - 0.156

Full Papers (Journals And Proceedings - 10)

  • Hettige, N.D., Weerasekara, K.A.W.S., Chandrasiri, E.G.D.N. Jayawardene, J.M.C.K. Diversity and composition of plankton in Bomuruella Reservoir, Nuwara-Eliya: A preliminary survey, Journal of Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka, 8 – No. 2 (Accepted).
  • Hettige, N. D., Rohasliney, H., Ashaari, Z. H. B., Kutty, A. B.A., & Jamil, N. R. B. (2021). Application of GIS for water quality monitoring in the aquaculture impacted Rawang sub-basin of the Selangor River, Malaysia. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, (SCOPUS index)

International Abstracts (22)

  • Hettige, N.D., Maddumage, M. D. S. R., and Wickramaarachchi, D.N. 2022. Phytoplankton assemblage in Puttalam Lagoon, Sri Lanka, International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment (ISAE 2022), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka (Accepted)
  • Hettige, N.D., Wickramaarachchi, W.D.N. 2022. Diversity and Composition of Benthic Macroinvertebrates in Puttalam Lagoon, Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the 26th International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2022 of the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, pp.38.
  • Hettige, N.D., Jayawardane, J.K.P.C, and Weerasekara, K.A.W.S. 2022. Benthic macroinvertebrates assemblages in the Mundel Lagoon, Sri Lanka, 9th Ruhuna International Science and Technology Conference -2022, Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, pp. 91.
  • Hettige, N. D., and Rohasliney, H., 2021. Variation of water quality status at upstream and downstream of the Selangor River, Malaysia, Proceeding of 9th International Symposium on Applied Engineering and Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia. Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia, pp. 47.
  • Hettige, N.D., Maddumage, M. D. S. R., and Wickramaarachchi, W.D.N. 2021. Determination of Primary Productivity in Puttalam Lagoon, Sri Lanka, Proceeding of 9th International Symposium on Applied Engineering and Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia. Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia, pp. 53.
  • Jayawardane, J.K.P.C, Hettige, N.D., Maddumage, M. D. S. R., Wickramaarachchi, W.D.N. 2021. Spatiotemporal Variation of Physicochemical Parameters in Rekawa Lagoon in Different Rainfall Seasons of Sri Lanka, Third Research Symposium of Ocean University of Sri Lanka, pp.40.

  •  Hettige, N. D., Rohasliney, H., Ashaari, Z. H. B., Kutty, A. B.A., & Jamil, N. R. B. (2020). Application of GIS for water quality monitoring in the aquaculture imapcted Rawang sub-basin of the Selangor River, Malaysia. Proceeding of 10th Annual International Conference 2020 on Envionmental and Life Science (p.23). Banda Aceh, Indonesia: Universitas Syiah Kauala.
  • Hettige, N.D., Wickramaarachchi, W.D.N. 2020. Benthic macroinvertebrates diversity in the Kokkilai Lagoon: A preliminary survey, 2nd International conference of center for Environmental Studies on Environmental Monitoring and Management, Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
  • Hettige, N.D., Jayawardane, J.K.P.C, Alwis, R.H.N.S., Weerasekara, K.A.W.S. 2020. Assessment of the impact of semi-intensive shrimp farming on water quality of Mundal lagoon, Sri Lanka, 2nd International conference of center for Environmental Studies on Environmental Monitoring and Management, Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
  •  Hettige, N.D., Hashim, R.B., Kutty, A. B. A., Jamil, N. R. B. & Ash'aari, Z. H. B. 2019. Application of ecological indices in dermining the benthic macroinvertebrtaes diversity in Rawang Sub-basin, Selangor River, Malaysia: Preliminary study. Proceeding of 7th International Symposium on Applied Engineering and Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia. Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Jayathilaka R.A.M., Jayanatha J.S., Suwandahannadi W. K., Hettige N.D. and Jayasiri H.B. 2018. Diversity of Flora and fauna in Rekawa Lagoon, Southern coast of Sri Lanka, International Scientific Sessions NARA 2018, National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency, pp. 43
  • Hettige, N.D., Weerasekara, K.A.W.S., Chandrasiri, E.G.D.N. Jayawardene, J.M.C.K. 2018. Diversity and composition of plankton in Bomuruella Reservoir, Nuwara-Eliya: A preliminary survey, 3rd International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya.
  • Hettige, N.D., Weerasekara, K.A.W.S., Amaratunga, A.A.D. 2018. A study of dredging impacts on water quality in Bomuruella Reservoir, Nuwara Eliya, Proceedings of 23rd International Forestry and Environmental Symposium, Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, pp.130
  • Samarakoon, S.A.D.M., Hettige, N.D., Amarathunga, A.A.D., Jayasinghe, G.Y.2017. Assessment of Pollution Risk in Maduganga Lagoon with Special Reference to Water Quality and Benthos, International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment, pp.
  • Azmy, S.A.M., Weerasekara, K.A.W.S. Hettige, N.D., Mendis, B.R.C.and Weeragodatenna, D.D.D. 2016. Comparison of Water Quality Status Around the Exploratory Drilling Locations in Gulf of Mannar: Before and After Drilling, Proceeding of International Research Symposium on Sustainable Coastal and Ocean Environment, Ministry of Mahaveli Development and Environment Sri Lanka, pp.79.
  • Hettige, N.D., Weerasekara, K.A.W.S., Azmy, S.A.M. and Jinadasa, K.B.S.N.,2014, Contamination of Surface Water at Selected Sea Mouths in the Western Province, Sri Lanka, 5th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment, pp.85-94
  •  Hettige, N.D., Kodituwakku, P.A.D.E. and Wijetilaka, L.C., 2013, The Pest Risk Analysis for Tissue Culture Banana Plants Imported to Sri Lanka, The Fourth International Symposium of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, pp.66
  • Hettige, N.D., 2012.Identification of Threats, Disturbance and development of Community- Based Management for Fishery Resources in the Kalamatiya Lagoon, Proceedings of the International Symposium on Water Quality and Human Health: Challenges Ahead, Post Graduate institute of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, pp.36
  •  Weerasekara, K.A.W.S., Azmy S.A.M., Hettige, N.D., Wickramarathne, C., Amarathunga A.A.D., Heenatigala P.P.M and Rajapakshe, W., 2012. Assessment of Water Quality Status of Aquatic Environment Subjected to Frequent Occurrences of Fish Kill Incidents, Proceedings of the International Symposium on Water Quality and Human Health: Challenges Ahead, Post Graduate institute of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, pp.50
  • Azmy, S.A.M.,Weerasekara,K.A.W.S.,Hettige,N.D.,Wickramarathne,C.and Amaratunga, A.A.D., 2012, Water Quality Status In Some Selected Water Bodies In Anuradapura District, Proceedings of the International Symposium on Water Quality and Human Health: Challenges Ahead, Post Graduate institute of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, pp.26
  • Azmy, S.A.M.,Weerasekara,K.A.W.S.,Hettige,N.D.,Wickramarathne,C.and Amaratunga, A.A.D.,2012,Rapid Assessment Survey to Determine Current Status of Water Quality in Puttalam Lagoon, Giant’s Tank and Akurala Water Bodies , Proceedings of the International Symposium on Water Quality and Human Health: Challenges Ahead, Post Graduate institute of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, pp18
  •  Hettige, N.D., and Jayawardena, J.M.C.K., 2011. Analysis of impact of compost bin method in Lunawa Project area, Proceedings of the 16th International Forestry and Environment Symposium, Department of Forestry and Environmental Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, pp.21

Local Abstracts (15)

  • Chathurani, S.H.U., Ranathunga, R.R.M.K.P., Amarathunga, A.A.D.,Hettige, N.D., and Weerasekera, K.A.W.S., 2019. Present status of the water quality in Beruwala Fishery Habour, Sri Lanka. Aquatic Research to Nurture the Nation. Scientific Session - 2019, National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA), Sri Lanka.p.46
  • Weerasekara, K.A.W.S., Hettige, N.D., Azmy, S.A.M., Priyadarshani, J.P.M.L. and Jayawardene, J.M.C.K., 2017. Evaluation of the status of water pollution at Beruwala, Hikkaduwa and Tangalle Fishery Harbours, Sri Lanka,3rd National Symposium on Marine Environment, Marine Environmental Protection Authority, pp.43
  • Amarathunga, A.A.D., Dahanayake,D.D.G.L., Azmy, S.A.M.,Pahalawattarachchi,V. and Hettige, N.D.,Assessment of Environmental damage due to oil spill incident at Lunawa Lagoon, Muthurajawela, Sri Lanka, 3rd National Symposium on Marine Environment, Marine Environmental Protection Authority, pp.17
  • Hettige, N.D., Amarathunga, A.A.D., Narangoda, S.R.C.N.K., Madduamge, M.D.S.R.and Weerasekara, K.A.W.S., 2017. Assessment of Current Status of Water Quality in Madu Ganga Lagoon: A Ramsar Wetland in Sri Lanka, NARA Scientific Sessions, pp.
  • Ariyasinghe, D.R.L.G., Azmy,S.A.M., Weerasekara, K.A.W.S., Jayamanna, S.C., Jayawardhane, J.K.P.C., Hettige,N.D., Amarathunga,A.A.D., Narangoda, S.R.C.N.K. and Wickramarachchi, W.D.N., 2016. Phytoplankton diversity and distribution in relation to the water quality of Batticola Lgoon, Sri Lanka, NARA Scientific Sessions, pp. 147-150     
  • Amarasinghe, A.A.D.T, Azmy,S.A.M., Weerasekara, K.A.W.S., Maddumage, M.D.S.R., Jayawardhane, J.K.P.C., Narangoda, S.R.C.N.K., Hettige,N.D., Amarathunga, A.A.D., Wickramarachchi, W.D.N., Rajapaksha, R.M.G.N., and Jayamanna, S.C. 2016., Current water pollution status of coastal waters in North Western Province, Proceedings of the Twenty Second Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources,pp.17
  • Weerasooriyagedara, M. S., Hettige,N.D., Amarathunga,A.A.D., Rajapaksha, R.M.G.N., and Jayamanna, S.C.,  Weerasekara, K.A.W.S., Maddumage, M.D.S.R., Azmy, S.A.M., Wickramarachchi, W.D.N., Jayawardhane, J.K.P.C., and Narangoda, S.R.C.N.K. 2016., Study of the Diversity of Benthic Macro invertebrates at Panadura estuary in Sri Lanka, 6th Research symposium, Uvawellassa University of Sri Lanka, pp.135
  • Hettige, N. D., Weerasekara, K. A.W.  S. and Azmy, S. A. M., 2015. Assessment of marine litter along selected beaches in the Western Province, Sri Lanka, 2nd National Symposium on Marine Environment, Marine Environmental Protection Authority, pp.38-39
  • Gammanpila, M., Weerasekara, K.A.W.S., Hettige, N.D., Wickramarachchi, W.D.N., Amarathunga, A.A.D., Azmy, S.A.M., Maddumage, M.D.S.R. and Jayawardhane, J.K.P.C.,2015.Hydrography,nutrients and abundance and distribution of zooplankton in Puttalam Lagoon, , Sri Lanka, 2nd National Symposium on Marine Environment, Marine Environmental Protection Authority,pp.10-11
  • Jayawardhane, J.K.P.C., Azmy, S.A.M., Weerasekara, K.A.W.S., Hettige,N.D., Amarathunga,A.A.D., Maddumage, M.D.S.R., Narangoda, S.R.C.N.K. and Wickramarachchi, W.D.N.,2015.,Status of water pollution at some selected coastal habitats in the Eastern Coast of Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the Twenty First Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources,pp.38
  • Narangoda, S.R.C.N.K., Maddumage, M.D.S.R., Wickramarachchi, W.D.N., Weerasekara, K.A.W.S., Hettige,N.D., Jayawardhane, J.K.P.C., Azmy, S.A.M., Amarathunga,A.A.D., and Mendis, B. R.C.,2015., Water quality status of aquatic envrionemnt in Sri Lanka during fish kill incidents, Proceedings of the Twenty First Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources,pp.18
  • Hettige,N.D., Weerasekara,K.A.W.S., Azmy,S.A.M. and Jinadasa K.B.S.N.,2014.Deterioration of coastal water quality from land based activities: western province, Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the Twentieth Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources,pp.34
  • De Croos M.D.S.T., Weerasekara K.A.W.S., Hettige N.D., Thilakarathne,R.M.G.N., Priyadarshana R.N., De Silva L.L.R.B.and Gunasekara K.A.U.S,2014. Ballast water: availability of non-indigenous species and degree of management practices compliance by the ships arrived at the Colombo port, Sri Lanka, pp.11
  • Weerasekara, K.A.W.S., Hettige, N.D., Azmy, S.A.M., 2013. A Preliminary Survey of Phytoplankton Diversity in Hanbanthota International Habour, Sri Lanka, NARA Scientific Sessions, pp.44
  • Hettige, N.D., Weerasekara, K.A.W.S., Azmy, S.A.M., Wickramaratne, C. and A.A.D Amarathunga, 2012. Identification of current water pollution status at Wellawatta Canal sea mouth: a case study of marine pollution in Sri Lanka, NARA Scientific Sessions, pp.34

Research Experience

  • Rapid assessment survey of the water quality status of the Giant’s Tank in Mannar, Akurala water bodies and Sea Cucumber Resource survey off the North Coast of Sri Lanka (As contributor)
  • Investigation of the fish Kill incident in Sri Lankan water resources – 15 Reports
  • Assessment of Pollution Conditions of Coastal Waters in Lunawa Lagoon (As contributor)
  • Status, Present Trends, and Assessment of Aquatic Health of the Kalu Ganga Basin (As contributor)
  • Study on Baseline Environmental Conditions in selected Inland waters (A study on Chronic Kidney Disease) (As contributor)
  • Assessment of Land - Based Pollution in the Western Province, especially in the coastal area from Negombo to Bentota, with special references environmental pollution and water quality (including marine litter survey)
  • Investigation of alien aquatic fauna and flora in the Ballast Water and study on their impacts on water quality with special reference to economic and human health aspects by visiting ships in Colombo harbor and reference sites (As contributor)
  • Environmental Monitoring of the oil exploration activities in the Mannar Basin, Sri Lanka (As contributor)
  • Quality Improvements to Environmental Studies Division Laboratory and Test & Advisory Services (As contributor)
  • Environmental Report of NARA Premises (As contributor)
  • Initial Environmental Examination of the sand exploration project (As contributor)
  • Preliminary Assessment of Kapparatota for Boat Anchorage (As contributor)
  • Basic environment examination of the impacts of the project’s activities of lagoon environment proposed construction of bridge cum causeway across Kokilai Lagoon (As contributor)
  • Environmental Monitoring of the oil exploration activities in the Mannar Basin, Sri Lanka - Second Stage (As contributor)
  • Basic Environment Examination of the Proposed Construction of Bridge cum Causeway Across Kokillai Lagoon (As contributor)
  • Assessment of current status of water quality & plankton diversity in selected reservoirs in Polonnaruwa District (As contributor)
  • Prot Biological Baseline Survey organized by Marine Environment Protection Authority (As contributor in ballast water group)
  • Assessment of water pollution status of lagoons and marine environment-Eastern Coast of Sri Lanka (As contributor) - (As contributor)
  • Determination of current water pollution status the Bomuruella Reservoir located at Nuwara Eliya District and its impacts on the Inland Fishery Resources
  • Determination of water pollution status of selected Fishery Harbours in Sri Lanka and its impacts to the Fisheries Industry (Galle, Matara and Hambantota Districts) - (As contributor)  
  • An application of different bioindicators for assessing water quality in the selected estuarine system in Sri Lanka
  • Assessment of Water pollution in Rathgama Lagoon Sri Lanka - (As contributor) 
  • Assessment of water pollution status of lagoons and marine environment - Western & North Western Coast of Sri Lanka - (As contributor) 
  • A comprehensive study on coastal waters in Eastern Province of Sri Lanka with special reference to Fisheries harbour pollution, water quality, aquatic biodiversity, and disease management - (As contributor) 
  • Study of different bio indicators for assessing water quality in the selected Lagoon – Maduganga - Ramsar Wetland in Sri Lanka
  • Development of Environmental Profile to Lagoons in Sri Lanka – Puttalum, Kokkilai and Rekawa Lagoon - (As contributor) 
  • Comprehensive Study on Impacts of Intensive Shrimp Farming on Mundel Lagoon and Its Surroundings
  • Developing a model for organic pollution evaluation by integrating benthic macroinvertebrates and water quality parameters in Selangor River, Malaysia
  • Assessment of Pollution Status of Selected Fishery Harbours in the Western and Southern Province with Marine Litter/Microplastic impacts to Coastal beaches in Sri Lanka (As a contributor)

Coordinating Experiences

  • Coordinator (NARA) 2022 - Incident Management Team (IMT) for National Oil Spill Contingency Plan (NOSCOP), performed by Marine Environmental Protection Authority
  • Coordinator/Environmental studies Division for Colombo Sea Food Festival conducted by NARA, 2017
  • Coordinator - Comprehensive Study on Impacts of Intensive Shrimp Farming on Mundel Lagoon and Its Surroundings (2017)

National Level Survey Experiences

  • Port Biological Baseline Survey Project by Marine Environmental Protection Authority (2013-2014)
  • Invasiveness of Marine Alien Species in Colombo and Galle commercial harbours of Sri Lanka (2018)

Teaching Experience

  • Participated as a guest lecturer on Capacity building workshop for teachers which organized by Marine Environmental Protection Authority, Sri Lanka on 28.02.2013. Topic - “Environmental Importance of “Madu Ganga” Estuary, Sri Lanka” 
  • Participated as a guest lecturer on awareness programme for school students which organized by Vidatha Resource Center, Thissamaharamaya, Sri Lanka on 12.06.2015.Topic - “Water Pollution and its effects” 
  • Participated as a guest lecturer on awareness programme for general public which organized by Vidatha Resource Center, Thissamaharamaya, Sri Lanka on 12.06.2015. Topic - “Water Pollution and its effects”
  • Participated as a guest lecturer on capacity building workshop for government officers which organized by District Office, Marine Environmental Protection Authority, Hambanthota, Sri Lanka on 14.07.2016. Topic - “Detailed description on impacts of oil spill accidents to sensitive ecosystems and fisheries in coastal zone” 
  • Participated as a resource person on awareness programme (Diwara Nana Saviya) for school students in Hambanthota Education Zone which organized by National Aquatic Resource Research and Development Agency (NARA), Sri Lanka on 14.09.2016.  Topic - “Aquatic Resources Conservation and Management”
  • Participated as a resource person on awareness programme (Diwara Nana Saviya) for school students in Walasmulla Education Zone which organized by National Aquatic Resource Research and Development Agency (NARA), Sri Lanka on 15.09.2016. Topic - “Aquatic Resources Conservation and Management”
  • Participated as a guest lecturer on awareness programme for school students which organized by Thakshila College, Gampaha, Sri Lanka on 05.09.2018.Topic - “Environmental Pollution and its effects”
  • Participated as a resource person on awareness programme for Aqua Club members in School by Aqua Club, National Aquatic Resource Research and Development Agency (NARA), Sri Lanka on 11.09.2018. Topic -“Fresh water ecosystem”
  • Participated as a Ph.D. student to give a lecture to 1st year students (2020 to 2021 and EMS3105 Natural Resource Management), Department of Environment, Faculty of Forestry and Environment, University Putra Malaysia on 11.01.2021.Topic- “Freshwater Aquaculture”.Topic – “Environmental Studies Division, NARA and role of NARA in assessing and addressing the contamination resulted by the X-Press pearl Maritime Disaster in 2021”.
  • Participated as resource person on Nor-Lanka Blue workshop 2022 for university students in NARA premises which organized by University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka on 05.04.2022. Topic – “Environmental Studies Division, NARA and role of NARA in assessing and addressing the contamination resulted by the X-Press pearl Maritime Disaster in 2021”

University Student Supervised

  • Two students from Sri Jayawardanapura University, Sri Lanka under the B.Sc. in Forestry and Environmental Science (Industrial Training Basis) - Three month
  • Four students from Uwawellassa University of Sri Lanka under the Aquatic Resource Management (Industrial Training Basis) - One week
  • One student from Uwawellassa University of Sri Lanka under the B.Sc. (Sp.) degree in Aquatic Resources Technology (Research Basis) - Four month
  • One student from Uwawellassa University of Sri Lanka under the B.Sc. (Sp.) degree in Aquatic Resources Technology (Research Basis) - Four month
  • One student from Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka under the B.Sc. (Sp.) degree in Environmental Science and Natural Resource Management  (Research Basis) - Three month
  • One student from Sri Jayawardanapura University, Sri Lanka under the B. Sc.in Forestry and Environmental Science (Industrial Training Basis)
  • Two students from Sri Jayawardanapura University, Sri Lanka under the Aquatic Resource Management (Industrial Training Basis) - One week

Awards/ Achievements

  • Awarded as the best paper under under the Envrionemntal and Life Science section in the Annual International Conference 2020 on Envionmental and Life Science, Universitas Syiah Kauala, Indonesia
  • PhD scholarship from Sri Lanka Council for Agricultural Research Policy (SL CARP) - 2018
  • Awarded the S. Rupasinghe Memorial Gold Medal at the General Convocation, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka -2009 (Best performance in Environmental Science and Natural Resource Management)

Memberships In Professional Bodies

  • Life Member - Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS)
  • Life Member - Sri Lanka Association for the Fish & Aquatic Resource (SLAFAR)
  • Life Member - Young Scientist Forum - Y/H/26