Prof. Amila Sandaruwan Ratnayake
Prof. Ratnayake is currently affiliated with the Department of Applied Earth Sciences, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. He holds a B.Sc. (Special) degree in Geology from the University of Peradeniya and completed his M.Sc. and Ph.D. at Shimane University, Japan. His primary research objectives are to understand geological processes in sedimentary basins through geochemical and stratigraphic interpretations and to model past and present evidence of the interactions between the atmosphere, ocean, land surface, and humans. A pioneer in his field, he was the first Sri Lankan participant in the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) Expedition. His work spans marine geology, petroleum geology, and economic geology. According to the AD Scientific Index, he is ranked among the top Earth scientists in Sri Lanka and has authored numerous indexed peer-reviewed journal articles.