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Member of the research committee of the Chine-Sri Lanka Joint Research and Demonstration Centre for Water Technology (JRDC), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka- 
Characterization and application of potassium solubalizing microorganisms as a biofertilizer for crop improvement
Early Carrier Research Travel Award by Nature Research 2021
Canadian Phytopathological Society
Canada Graduate Scholarship offered by National Science & Engineering Research Council, Canada - 2010-2013Water Science and Engineering
Lakmali, M.W.G., Athukoralaa, A.D.S.N.P., Jayasundera K.B. (2022). Investigation of Pb(II) bioremediation potential of algae and cyanobacteria strains isolated from polluted water. . Water Science and Engineering, .
Proceedings of the 26th International Forestry and Environment Symposium
Wimalajeewa, T.G.A.N.I.N., Athukorala, A.D.S.N.P., Koralagedara, N.H., Jayasundera, A.C.A. (2022). Targetes lemmonii (Atapethiya) as a potential candidate for phytoremediation of Cadmium in soils. Proceedings of the 26th International Forestry and Environment Symposium, : 99.
In the Proceedings of 9th Ruhuna International Science and Technology Conference January 19, 2022
Suriyaarachchi H., Athukorala A.D.S.N.P., and Beligala B.A.D.H. (2022). PXRD analysis of usnic acid in five selected lichen species from Sri Lanka. . In the Proceedings of 9th Ruhuna International Science and Technology Conference January 19, 2022, : 7.
Microbial Technology for Sustainable Environment
A.D.S.N.P. Athukorala (2021). Solubilization of Micronutrients Using Indigenous Microorganisms. Microbial Technology for Sustainable Environment, : 365-417.
Russian Journal of Ecology
N.S. Madushani, K.G.P., Athukorala, A.D.S.N.P., Gama – Arachchige (2021). Correlation of Cyanobacteria and Green Microalgae Richness with Physicochemical Parameters in Geothermal Springs. Russian Journal of Ecology, .
Ruhuna Journal of Science
Gunawardana, D., Edirisinghe E.S.M., Abayasekara, C.L., Athukorala, A.D.S.N.P. (2021). Air pollution affects lichen species richness, species density, relative growth form abundance and their secondary metabolite production: a case study in Kandy district, Sri Lanka. Ruhuna Journal of Science, 12 (2): 115-127.
Imaging Systems and Applications,
RMLS Ramanayake, HMNB Senarath, JMVDB Jayasundara, GWK Prabhath, HMHK Weerasooriya, MARM Fernando, S Kumara, HMVR Herath, GMRI Godaliyadda, MPB Ekanayake, S Athukorala (2021). Reflectance Multispectral Imaging for Identification of Algae Contamination in High Voltage Insulators. Imaging Systems and Applications,, .
Proceedings of 8th Ruhuna International Science and Technology Conference (RISTCON 2021)
Jayarathna B. W. K. S. B., Rasara K. W. J., Wijesundara W.W.M.U.K., Athukorala A. D. S. N. P., Sooriyapathirana S. D. S. S., Priyantha M.G.D.L., Gama-Arachchige N. S. (2021). Identification of selected vegetable seed-associated fungi and their susceptibility to fungicides. Proceedings of 8th Ruhuna International Science and Technology Conference (RISTCON 2021), : February 17, 2021.
In Proceedings of Peradeniya University International Research Sessions (iPURSE), University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, 11-12th November
Jayawardhana, M.K.N.A., Lakmali, W.G.M., Athukorala S.N.P., and Jayasundera K.B. (2021). Direct Treatment of Chemical Laboratory Wastewater Using Microalgae Chlorococcum aquaticum and Chlorella sp.. . In Proceedings of Peradeniya University International Research Sessions (iPURSE), University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, 11-12th November, : 492.
Proceedings of 8th Ruhuna International Science and Technology Conference (RISTCON 2021)
Madushani K.G.P., Athukorala A.D.S.N.P. and Gama-Arachchige N.S. (2021). Salinity tolerance capacity of Chlorococcum sp. isolated from wahawa geothermal springs in Sri Lanka . Proceedings of 8th Ruhuna International Science and Technology Conference (RISTCON 2021), : February 17, 2021.
Proceedings of 8th Ruhuna International Science and Technology Conference (RISTCON 2021)
Jayasinghe J. A. S. G., Athukorala A. D. S. N. P. (2021). Potassium solubilizing Serratia species for growth promotion in tomato. Proceedings of 8th Ruhuna International Science and Technology Conference (RISTCON 2021), : February 17, 2021.
Journal of Applied Phycology
LMM Liyanage, WGM Lakmali, SNP Athukorala, KB Jayasundera (2020). Application of live Chlorococcum aquaticum biomass for the removal of Pb (II) from aqueous solutions. Journal of Applied Phycology, : 1-12.
In Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on “Phytopathology in Achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals”, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, India, January 16-20, 2020.
Jayasinghe, J.A.S.G. and Athukorala, A.D.S.N.P. (2020). Isolation and characterization of potassium solubilizing microorganisms from Sri Lankan soil. . In Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on “Phytopathology in Achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals”, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, India, January 16-20, 2020., .
In Proceedings of the 7th Ruhuna International Science and Technology Conference (RISTCON 2020), Faculty of Science University of Ruhuna, Wellamadama, Matara, Sri Lanka. 22nd January, 2020.
Fernando, H.S.S., Lakmali, W.G.M., Athukorala S.N.P., Jayasundera K.B. and Yapa, Y.M.A.L.W. (2020). Synthesis of fatty acid diethanolamides from microalgal biomass.
. In Proceedings of the 7th Ruhuna International Science and Technology Conference (RISTCON 2020), Faculty of Science University of Ruhuna, Wellamadama, Matara, Sri Lanka. 22nd January, 2020., .
In Proceedings of the 7th Ruhuna International Science and Technology Conference (RISTCON 2020), Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Wellamadama, Matara, Sri Lanka. 22nd January, 2020.
Fernando, H.S.S., Lakmali, W.G.M., Athukorala S.N.P., Jayasundera K.B. and Yapa, Y.M.A.L.W. (2020). Synthesis of fatty acid diethanolamides from microalgal biomass. . In Proceedings of the 7th Ruhuna International Science and Technology Conference (RISTCON 2020), Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Wellamadama, Matara, Sri Lanka. 22nd January, 2020., .
In Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on “Phytopathology in Achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals”, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, India, January 16-20, 2020.
Jayasinghe, J.A.S.G. and Athukorala, A.D.S.N.P. (2020). Isolation and characterization of potassium solubilizing microorganisms from Sri Lankan soil. . In Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on “Phytopathology in Achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals”, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, India, January 16-20, 2020., .
ENGINEER
De Silva, A.D., Kumara, J.R.S.S., Herath, H.M.V.R., Fernando, M.A.R.M. and Athukorala, A.D.S.N.P. (2019). Effects of Biological Growth on MV Porcelain Insulators – A Case Study at Ampara. . ENGINEER, .
IEEE xplore
De Silva, Amila, Kumara, Sarath, Herath, Vijitha, Fernando, Manjula, Athukorala, A.D.S.N.P. (2019). Effectiveness of Methods Practiced to Clean Biological Growth on MV Porcelain Insulators - A Case Study. . IEEE xplore, .
In Proceedings of International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment (ISAE 2019), University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 28 February & 01st March, 2019. Pg 64.
Rasara, K.W.J., Athukorala, S.N.P., Gama-Arachchige, N.S. (2019). The effect of Rhizopus microsporus on seed germination and seedling growth of seven vegetable crop species. . In Proceedings of International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment (ISAE 2019), University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 28 February & 01st March, 2019. Pg 64., .
113th Annual Sessions, Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL)
De Silva, A.D., Kumara, J.R.S.S., Herath, H.M.V.R., Fernando, M.A.R.M. and Athukorala, A.D.S.N.P. (2019). Effects of Biological Growth on MV Porcelain Insulators – A Case Study at Ampara. . 113th Annual Sessions, Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL), .
In Proceedings of Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress (PGIS RESCON 2019). 11th October, 2019.
Lakmali, W.G.M., Athukorala, S.N.P., Panagoda, G.J., Abayasekara, C.L., Jayathilaka, J.A.M.S., Rajapaksha, P.S. and Jayasinghe, R.D. (2019). Preliminary pharmacognostic evaluation and in-vitro anti-candidal activity of young leaves of common piper betle types in Sri Lanka. . In Proceedings of Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress (PGIS RESCON 2019). 11th October, 2019., .
In Proceedings of Rajarata International Research Conference 2019 (RIRC 2019). Sri Lanka
Rasara, K.W.J., Athukorala, S.N.P., Gama-Arachchige, N.S. (2019). The Effect of Three Aspergillus Species on Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Ten Vegetable Crop Varieties. . In Proceedings of Rajarata International Research Conference 2019 (RIRC 2019). Sri Lanka, .
7th International Symposium on Water Quality and Human Health: Challenges Ahead". Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya, 6th and 7th December, 2019
Ranasinghe, E.K.S.M., Lakmali, W.G.M., Athukorala, S.N.P. and Jayasundera, K.B. (2019). Bioremoval of Fuchsine using Chlorococcum aquaticum. . 7th International Symposium on Water Quality and Human Health: Challenges Ahead". Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya, 6th and 7th December, 2019, .
In Proceedings of Asian Symposium on Medical Plants, Spices, and Other Natural Products XVI – 2018. 13th – 14th December,
Kumari, W.M.P.S., Keshani, W.A.I., Lakmali, W.G.M. and Athukorala, S.N.P. (2018). Lichen diversity and secondary metabolites in Udawatta Kale and Lower Hantan Regions. 2018. In Proceedings of Asian Symposium on Medical Plants, Spices, and Other Natural Products XVI – 2018. 13th – 14th December,, .
In Proceedings of Asian Symposium on Medical Plants, Spices, and Other Natural Products XVI – 2018. 13th – 14th December, 2018
Gunawardana, W.G.D.I., Lakmali, W.G.M., Athukorala, S.N.P. and Abayasekara, C.L. (2018). Preliminary evaluation of the effect of air pollution on lichen secondary metabolite production. . In Proceedings of Asian Symposium on Medical Plants, Spices, and Other Natural Products XVI – 2018. 13th – 14th December, 2018, .
In Proceedings of 9th International Conference on Postgraduate Research. Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya. 5th December, 2018
Lakmali, W.G.M., Athukorala, S.N.P. and Jayasundera, K.B. (2018). Green algal and cyanobacterial heavy metal removers isolated from Kandy Lake and Mid Canal. . In Proceedings of 9th International Conference on Postgraduate Research. Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya. 5th December, 2018, .
In Proceedings of International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018. Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Madushani, K.G.P., Athukorala, A.D.S.N.P., Gama – Arachchige, N.S. (2018). Cyanobacterial and micro-green algal diversity in Wahawa, Mahaoya and Madunagala geothermal springs in Sri Lanka. . In Proceedings of International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018. Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., .
In Proceedings of South Asian Biotechnology Conference, Colombo, Sri Lanka (SABC 2018). 28-30th March 2018.
Liyanage, L.M.M., Lakmali, W.G.M., Athukorala, S.N.P. and Jayasundera, K.B. (2018). Application of microalgae for the removal of Pb (II) from waste water. . In Proceedings of South Asian Biotechnology Conference, Colombo, Sri Lanka (SABC 2018). 28-30th March 2018., .
In Proceedings of Wayamba International Conference (WinC 2018). 24-25th August, 2018. pg 105.
Lakmali, W.G.M., Athukorala, S.N.P. and Jayasundera, K.B. (2018). Isolation and establishment of micro algal and cyanobacterial culture collection from polluted water. In Proceedings of Wayamba International Conference (WinC 2018). 24-25th August, 2018. pg 105., .
Botany
Piercey-Normore, M.D. and Athukorala, Sarangi N.P. (2017). Interface between fungi and green algae in lichen associations. . Botany, .
In Proceedings of Open University of Sri Lanka Forestry Symposium.
Gunawardana, W.G.D.I., Athukorala, S.N.P. and Abayasekara. C.L. (2017). Preliminary screening of antimicrobial activity of acetone extracts of lichens collected from Kandy District. . In Proceedings of Open University of Sri Lanka Forestry Symposium., .
The Lichenologist
Athukorala, Sarangi N.P., Pino-Bodas, R., Stenroos, S., Ahti, T., and Piercey-Normore, Michele D. (2016). Phylogenetic relationships among reindeer lichens of North America. The Lichenologist, 48(3): 209-227.
Can. J. Microbiol
Athukorala, Sarangi N.P. and Piercey-Normore, Michele D. (2015). Recognition- and defense-related gene expression at 3 resynthesis stages in lichen symbionts. Can. J. Microbiol, 61: 1-12.
Symbiosis
Athukorala, Sarangi N.P. and Piercey-Normore, Michele D. (2014). Effect of temperature and pH on the early stages of interaction of compatible partners of the lichen Cladonia rangiferina (Cladoniaceae). Symbiosis, 64(2): 87-93.
Can. J. Microbiol.
Athukorala, Sarangi N.P., Huebner, E. and Piercey-Normore, Michele D. (2014). Identification and comparison of the three early stages of resynthesis for the lichen, Cladonia rangiferina. Can. J. Microbiol., 60: 41-52.
BOTANY-BOTANIQUE
Athukorala, S.N.P. and Piercey-Normore, Michele D. (2014). Recognition between Cladonia rangiferina and the algal partner during resynthesis. BOTANY-BOTANIQUE, 92 (9): 640.
Biocontrol Sci. & Techn
Athukorala, S.N.P., Fernando, W.G.D., Rashid, K.Y. and de Kievit, T. (2010). The role of volatile & non-volatile antibiotics production by Pseudomonas chlororaphis strain PA23 in its root colonization & control of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. Biocontrol Sci. & Techn, 20(8): 875-890.
FEMS Microbiol. Ecol.
Carrie Selin, Rahim Habibian, Nicole Poritsanos, Sarangi N.P. Athukorala, Dilantha Fernando & Teresa R. de Kievit. (2010). Phenazines are not essential for Pseudomonas chlororaphis PA23 biocontrol of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum,but do play a role in biofilm formation. FEMS Microbiol. Ecol., 71: 73-83.
Can. J. Microbiol
Athukorala, S.N.P., Fernando, W.G. D. and Rashid, K.Y. (2009). Identification of Antifungal Antibiotics of Bacillus Species Isolated from Different Microhabitats Using Polymerase Chain Reaction and MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry. Can. J. Microbiol, 55(9): 1021-1032.
Can. J. Plant Pathol.
Athukorala, S.N.P., Fernando, W.G.D., de Kievit T. and Rashid K.Y. (2007). The effects of mutants of a bacterial biological control agent Pseudomonas chlororaphis PA23 in its root colonization ability & volatile production. Can. J. Plant Pathol., 29 (2): 213.
Can. J. Plant Pathol.
Athukorala, S.N.P., Fernando, W.G.D., Rashid K.Y. and de Kievit T. (2007). Detection of antibiotic-related genes of Bacillus species using polymerase chain reaction. Can. J. Plant Pathol., 29(4): 438.