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Faculty of Science

University of Peradeniya

Faculty of Science

University of Peradeniya

Postgraduate Research


List of 1 to 20 of 165 Postgraduate Research.

Characterization and hazard assessment of acid sulfate soils (ASS) material in Muthurajawela wetland, Sri Lanka-A preliminary study

Supervisors : Prof. R. Chandrajith
Student : Dr. Chamindra Vithana
Postgraduate Degree : Post-Doctoral

A Study on Tectonic Evolution, Paleo-depositional Environments, and the Hydrocarbon Potential of the Mannar Basin, Sri Lanka

Supervisors : Prof. HMTGA Pitawala
Student : E.K.C.W. Kularathna
Postgraduate Degree : PhD

An Automated Visual Surveillance System For Human Detection

Supervisors : Dr. Amalka J. Pinidiyaarachchi
Student : Mr. T. Kokul
Postgraduate Degree : PhD

Analysis and Enhancement of Software Complexity Metrics

Supervisors : Dr. Amalka J. Pinidiyaarachchi, Prof. S.R. Kodituwakku, Mr. N. Kodagoda (SLIIT)
Student : Mr. D.I. De Silva
Postgraduate Degree : PhD

Antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of alkaloid- montmorillonite composites of Catharanthus roseus and Zanthozylum tetraspermum

Supervisors : Prof. B.M. R. Bandara, Dr. C Bandara and Dr. C.L. Abayasekara
Student : Ms. Sharmini Thilakarathne
Postgraduate Degree : PhD

Assessment of aquifer quality in relation with chronic kidney disease with unknown etiology in dry zone of Sri Lanka through an integrated approach using isotopes and water chemistry

Supervisors : Prof. R. Chandrajith, Dr. Nadeesha Koralegedara
Student : Ms. Charitha Udeshani
Postgraduate Degree : PhD

Assessment of species diversity of Sri Lankan cycad species and useful biochemical parameters of their seeds

Supervisors : Prof. G.A.D. Perera and Dr. Chandima Ariyarathna
Student : Ms. M.M.A.W.P. Mudannayake
Postgraduate Degree : PhD

Changes of the chromosome number in selected species of families Anacardiaceae and Orchidaceae in Sri Lanka and molecular phylogeny based on rDNA and plastid genomic regions

Supervisors : Prof. D.M.D. Yakandawala, Prof. M.R. Samuel and Prof. D.S.A. Wijesundara
Student : Ms. W.A.M.P. Ariyarathne
Postgraduate Degree : PhD

Comparative study of mangrove species, abundance and diversity in lagoon/Estuarine system from Okanda to Komari, Coastal stretch in the east coast of Sri Lanka

Supervisors : Prof. K.B. Ranawana and Dr. K.M.G.G. Jayasuriya
Student : Mr. M.G.M. Prassanna
Postgraduate Degree : PhD

Conversion of readily available Sri Lankan quarts to silicon for industrial applications

Supervisors : Prof. HMTGA Pitawala
Student : Mr. Sujith Kohobange
Postgraduate Degree : PhD

Dengue Vector Control In Sri Lanka Occurrence Of 'Kdr' Type Mutation And Wolbachia In Aedes Vector Mosquito Population And The Effect Of Insecticide Fogging On Insect Pollianators

Supervisors : Prof. S.H.P.P. Karunarathne
Student : N.W.N.P. Nugapola
Postgraduate Degree : PhD

Development of microbial strains and biofilms for efficient production of ethanol

Supervisors : Dr. Renuka Rathnayeka and Dr. C.L. Abayasekara
Student : Mr. Mohanan Kathirgamanathan
Postgraduate Degree : PhD

Diversity of Cycad species in Sri Lanka and their morphological and biochemical characterization

Supervisors : Prof. GAD Perera, Prof. S.D.S.S. Sooriyapathirana, Dr. P Samaraweera
Student : Mudannayake MMAWP
Postgraduate Degree : PhD

Ecology of sambar in Horton plains National park

Supervisors : Prof. K.B. Ranawana, Dr S.J. Perera
Student : W.M.D.S. Weerasekera
Postgraduate Degree : PhD

Effect of soil amendment with silicon on preharvest fungal diseases and postharvest quality of bitter guard

Supervisors : Dr.W.A.M. Daundasekara, Prof. M.Y. Udugala-Ganehenege and Dr. H.M. Ariyarathne
Student : R.M.R.N.K. Rathnayake
Postgraduate Degree : PhD

Experimenting suitable combinations of plant species for establishing native tree islands in man-made grasslands at the Knuckles Forest Reserve,Sri Lanka

Supervisors : Dr. A.M.T.A. Gunarathna, Prof. C.V.S Gunatilleke, Prof. I.A.U.N. Gunatilleke and Prof. G. Senevirathne
Student : R.D.A. Gunasekara
Postgraduate Degree : PhD

Human gene expression analysis as a molecular marker to determine the causative agent in patients with chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) in Sri Lanka

Supervisors : Dr. Magana-Arachchi DN, Prof. S.D.S.S. Sooriyapathirana
Student : Sayanthooran S
Postgraduate Degree : PhD

Impacts of forest edge characteristics on regeneration and plant invasion in an isolated lowland rainforest remnant in the Knuckles range, Sri Lanka

Supervisors : Dr. A.M.T.A. Gunarathna, Prof. H.M.S.P. Madawla and Prof. I.A. U.N. Gunatilleke
Student : D.N.S. Dewasinghe
Postgraduate Degree : PhD

Impacts of forest edge characteristics on regeneration and plant invasion in an isolated lowland rainforest remnant in the Knuckles Range, Sri Lanka

Supervisors : Prof. H.M.S.P. Madawala, Dr. A.M.T.A. Gunarathna and Prof. I.U.A.N. Gunathilake
Student : Mr. D.D.N. Sripal
Postgraduate Degree : PhD

Implications of agricultural practices on water and soil quality- a special emphasis on areas with chronic kidney diseases of uncertain aetiology

Supervisors : Prof. R. Chandrajith
Student : Ms. Shamalee Balasooriya
Postgraduate Degree : PhD