Mrs. B.M.R.L. Basnayake
Position: Senior Lecturer
ruwinibasnayake@agri.sab.ac.lk
Office: +94-0452280073
Qualifications
Bachelor of Sciences (BSc.) Agricultural Sciences & Management, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 2014-2018
Master of Philosophy in Agribusiness Management, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Sabragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 2022-2025
Profile
Ms. B.M. Ruwini L. Basnayake, Lecturer (Prob.), attached to the Department of Agribusiness Management, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences. I have been recognized as the EAF-Nansen Prize-2025, FAO winner, and Australia Awards Almina.
Membership of Professional Bodies/Associations
Secretary: Sri Lanka Forum for Small Scale Fisheries
Alumni - The WFF Transformative Research Challenge (TRC), FAO
Student (Low-Middle-Upper Income Country) Membership - International Institute of Fisheries Economics & Trade (IIFET)
Alumni -The Australia Awards in South Asia and Mongolia (Australia Awards)
Life membership in Sri Lanka Agricultural Economics Association (SAEA)
Affiliate Member of the Sri Lanka Institute of Agriculture (‘AfSLIAg’)
Associate Membership in Sri Lanka Academy of Young Scientists
Member in “Genderaquafish" group, Gender in Aquaculture and Fisheries Section of the Asian Fisheries Society
Research Interests
Agri-Food Value Chain Management, High-value fisheries Management, Agricultural Marketing, Agrientreprenurship
Current Research Projects
Member in Building Resilience in Tropical Agro-Ecosystems (No. 610012-EPP-1-2019-1-LK-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP)Erasmus+: Higher Education – International Capacity Building – Joint Project
Australia Awards Alumni, The Australia Awards in South Asia and Mongolia
Member in Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction
Co-investigator in SLCARP project: Economies of Climate Change on Fisheries: Implications for household food security in Sri Lanka
Project Coordinator, ELTA-ELSE Department of Agribusiness Management AHEAD Project, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
Sub-Activity Coordinator, ELTA-ELSE Faculty AHEAD Project, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
Published in abstract/Extended abstract at the National/International Conferences/Symposium
Journal Articles
Basnayake, B.M.R.L., De Silva, D.A.M., A comparison of socioeconomic dynamics and market performance in lobster and giant freshwater prawn value chains in Sri Lanka, Marine and Fishery Sciences 38 (4),2025. DOI: https://doi.org/10.47193/mafis.3842025011007
Basnayake, B.M.R.L., De Silva, D.A.M, Institutional Innovations towards Sustainable Small Scale Fisheries: An Assessment of Co Management Approach in Lobster and Giant Freshwater Prawns Fisheries, Sri Lanka. Research on World Agricultural Economy. 6(1),2025, 624–638. DOI: https://doi.org/10.36956/rwae.v6i1.1547
Jinasena, N.K., Anupama, Y.A.H., Shehara, O.K.D.C., Mutucumarana, R.K., Basnayake, B.M.R.L., SenevirathneM.M.S.C., Influence of Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) on Consumption and
Purchasing Patterns of Poultry Products from Three Selected Districts in Sri Lanka. Journal of
Agriculture and Value Addition, 7(1),2024, 1-19. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/java.v7i1.125
A.D.S.P. Ariyachandra, G.I.S. Alwis, G.R.M.L. Bandara, R.K. Mutucumarana*,B.M.R.L. Basnayake (2023). Misconceptions and their Influence on Chicken Egg Consumption Pattern, Buying Behavior and Attitudes among the Urban and Rural Communities in Western Province of Sri Lanka. Journal of Agriculture and Value Addition, Vol. 6(2): 85-96 DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/java.v6i2.82
Iustus Alwis, Sachini Ariyachandra, Ruvini Mutucumarana, B.M.R.L.Basnayake (2023). Consumer’s Perspectives on Misinformation Links with the Consumption of Broiler Meat: A Case of Kandy District-Sri Lanka. Turkish Journal of Agriculture-Food Science and Technology, 11(10), pp.1798-1806.DOI: https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v11i10.1798-1806.5823
Basnayake, B. M. R. L., Weddagala, W. M. T. B., Wijesekara, H. M. L., & De Silva, D. A. M. (2021). Wild flower value chains as complex adaptive systems in rural Sri Lanka. Journal of Agricultural Sciences–Sri Lanka, 16(03).
W.M.T.B. Weddagala, B.M.R.L. Basnayake, H.M.L. Wijesekara, N.R.D.S. Dharmathilaka, K.K.A. Kiriveldeniya, A.S. Karunaratne, D.A.M. De Silva (April 2020). Crowd sourcing for value chain management: a case of market decision support system in Sri Lankan agriculture market, Acta Horticulturae, DOI:10.17660/ActaHortic.2020.1278.26
Monographs and Book Chapters
Basnayake, B.M.R.L., De Silva, D.A.M., Gunatilake, S.K. (2023). Challenges of Resilience Building Among Traditional Agricultural Communities Displaced by the Landslides. In: Hamza, M., Amaratunga, D., Haigh, R., Malalgoda, C., Jayakody, C., Senanayake, A. (eds) Rebuilding Communities After Displacement. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-21414-1_4
Achini M. De Silva, Minura Sandamith, Isuru Wicramarthne, B. M. R. L. Basnayake, Janaranjana Ekanayake, K. B. Seenapatabendige et al. (2023). Displaced Fishermen Off the Coast: Impact of Multiple Hazards on Life Above the Water. In: Hamza, M., Amaratunga, D., Haigh, R., Malalgoda, C., Jayakody, C., Senanayake, A. (eds) Rebuilding Communities After Displacement. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-21414-1_5
B. M. R. L. Basnayake, D. Achini M. De Silva, S. K. Gunatiliake, R. H. N. Rajapaksha M. Sandamith and I. Wickramarathna (2021). Co-Management Initiatives in Bush Fire Management—A Case of Belihuloya Mountain Range, Sri Lanka, Co-Management Initiatives in Bush Fire Management—A Case of Belihuloya Mountain Range, Sri Lanka. In: Amaratunga D., Haigh R., Dias N. (eds) Multi-Hazard Early Warning and Disaster Risks. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-73003-1_30
D.A.M. De Silva, M.S. Elapata,B.M.R.L. Basnayake, P. Sivashankar and K.K.H.M. Rathnayake (2021, January). Conflict between gem mining and Smallholder agricultural System: A case study in the Rathnapura District, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka: University Silver Jubilee – 2021, ISBN 978-955-644-114-7U.
B.M.R.L. Basnayake and D.A.M. De Silva (2020, July). ERGONOMICS INTERVENTION IN CEYLON CINNAMON PROCESSING, Ceylon Cinnamon Value Chain Development Project, ISBN 978-955-644-079-9
Publications at International Conferences (Abstracts presented)
Mendis, A.G.M., Hewawitharana, B.C., Nilakshi, U.A.S., Mutucumarana, R.K. and Basnayake, B.M.R.L. (2025) Public perspectives towards broiler chicken production and consumption in the Western Province, Sri Lanka. in: N. Kumudinie (Ed.) World’s Poultry Science Book of Abstracts, XXIVth Annual Scientific Sessions, 17th October 2025, World’s Poultry Science Association-Sri Lanka Branch, Colombo, Sri Lanka pp. i.
Basnayake, B.M.R.L., De Silva, D.A.M., and Gunatilake, S.K (2023, July). Climate vulnerability of giant freshwater prawns (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) value chain and business continuity, National Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management in Sri Lanka: Science, Policy and Practice
B.M.R.L. Basnayake & D.A.M De Silva (2023, March). “Best Practices for Lobsters”: A Precautionary Approach for Lobster Fisheries Management in Sri Lanka, International Conference on Building Resilience in Tropical Agroecosystems - 2023
B.M.R.L. Basnayake and D.A.M. De Silva (2022, September). Aquitourism: Synergy between aquaculture and tourism, Book of Abstracts: South and South East Asian Conference on Small Scale Fisheries and Aquaculture – Fishing for life 2022 (SACSFA)
B.M.R.L. Basnayake and D.A.M. De Silva (2022, September). Female hands in Lobster value Chain: A case of South Coast, Sri Lanka, Book of Abstracts: South and South East Asian Conference on Small Scale Fisheries and Aquaculture – Fishing for life 2022 (SACSFA)
B.M.R.L. Basnayake, D.A.M. De Silva, Srijanaranjana Ekanayake and Upul Liyanage (2022, September). Food Logistics: A Study on Lobster Fisheries, Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the 7th International Conference, Research for Transport and Logistics Industry (R4TLI) 2022
B.M.R.L. Basnayake, D.A.M. De Silva, P.Hemachandra, and S K. Gunatiliake (2022, January). Challenges of Resilience Building Among Traditional Agricultural Communities Displaced by the Landslides, International Symposium on Rebuilding Communities after Displacement virtual symposium
M. Sandamith, I. Wickramarathna, B.M.R.L. Basnayake D.A.M. De Silva and S K. Gunatiliake (2022, January). Forced Displacement of Coastal Communities: Natural Vs Manmade Hazards, International Symposium on Rebuilding Communities after Displacement virtual symposium
K.M.G.S. Kalhara, J.A.P. Madhushanka, D.A.M. De Silva, S.K. Gunatilake and B.M.R.L. Basnayake (2022, January). Next-Gen smart value chain for cottage industry: A case of kithul value chain, Proceedings of 4th International Conference of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. ISBN 978-624-5727-15-5
G.I.S. Alwis, A.D.S.P. Ariyachandra, R.K. Mutucumarana and B.M.R.L. Basnayake (2022, January). Consumer awareness on misinformation linked with consumption of broiler chicken meat: A case of Kandy district - Sri Lanka, Proceedings of 4th International Conference of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. ISBN 978-624-5727-15-5
A.D.S.P. Ariyachandra, G.I.S. Alwis, G.R.M.L. Bandara, R.K. Mutucumarana and B.M.R.L. Basnayake (2022, January). Do misconceptions affect chicken egg consumption pattern among the public community? A case of Western province-Sri Lanka, Proceedings of 4th International Conference of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. ISBN 978-624-5727-15-5
N.K. Jinasena, Y.A.H. Anupama, O.K.D.C. Shehara, R.K. Mutucumarana, B.M.R.L. Basnayake and M.M.S.C. Senevirathne (2022, January). The impact of SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on purchasing behavior and the consumption pattern of poultry derived foodstuffs by the communities in selected districts of Sri Lanka, Proceedings of 4th International Conference of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. ISBN 978-624-5727-15-5
D.A.M.De Silva, M.Esham, C.L. Liyanage, L.Khajenoori, A.Carmichael,.M.S.Elapata and B.M.R.L.Basnayake (2021). Co-creation experience of postgraduate program: A case of master's program on building resilience in tropical agro-eco system, Research conference of the Postgraduate Institute of Science (RESCON 2021:PGIS)
M.S. Amarasinghe, B.M.R.L. Basnayake and K. Gowreesan (2021, May), The role of quality standards and certifications to uplift the export fresh fruits sector in Sri Lanka, International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2021(ISAE 2021), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
B.M.R.L. Basnayake, Rajapaksha R.H.N., Sandamith M., Wickramarathne I.,D.A.M. De Silva and Gunathileke S.K.(2020, March). Collective action and Co-management Initiatives in Bush Fire Management- A Case of Belihuloya Mountain Range, Intenational Symposium on Multi-Hazard Early Warning and Disaster Risk Reduction, University of Huddersfield, UK
D.A.M. De Silva, Ekanayake J., B.M.R.L. Basnayake, Rajapaksha R.H.N.and Kalpana S.(2020, March).Local Resonsiveness to Changes in Climate: A Case of Underutilized Marine and Aquatic Resources, Intenational Symposium on Multi-Hazard Early Warning and Disaster Risk Reduction, University of Huddersfield, UK
B.M.R.L. Basnayake and D.A.M. De Silva(2019, December). Role of Underutilized Crops in Food Security, Nutrition and Resilience in Dry Corrido of Sri Lanka , 5th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture-2019, University of Jaffna
I. Wickramarathna, M. Sandamith,S. Kalhara, P. Madushanka, B.M.R.L. Basnayake and D.A.M. De Silva(2019, December). Impact Assesment of Cinnamon Oil Distillation Layout on Product Cycle Time and Output Quality , 5th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture-2019, University of Jaffna
M. Sandamith, I. Wickramarathna, S. Kalhara, P. Madushanka, B.M.R.L. Basnayake and D.A.M. De Silva(2019, December). Cinnamon Oil Value Chain: An Investigation of Key Sucess Factors, Strategic Intervention for Value Chain Upgrading, 5th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture-2019, University of Jaffna
C.K. Amadoru, B.M.R.L. Basnayake and D.A.M. De Silva(2019, September). Human Elements of the Ceylon Cinnamon Value Chain: Functions and Roles, 12th International Conference KDUiRC-2019
G.K.H. Nayanathara, B.H.D.N. De Silva, K.K.A.Dilshan, Upasena W.T.N., B.M.R.L. Basnayake, W.M.T.B. Weddagala and D.A.M. De Silva (2019, August). Economic Impact of Wildlife Pestilience: A Case of Imbulpe and Haldamulla DS Divisions in Sri Lanka, 8th International Conference on Management and Economics (ICME 2019)
B.M.R.L. Basnayake and D.A.M. De Silva (2019, February). Impact of Alternative Food Trends in Under Utilized Crop Value Chains: A Case of Sri Lanka. International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment (ISAE 2019)
Basnayake B.M.R.L. and De Silva D.A.M. (2018,October).Ergonomics Creating Quality and Safe Culture for Processed Food: A Case of Ceylon Cinnamon Industry – 2nd International Conference on Food Quality, Safety and Security
Basnayake B.M.R.L. De Silva D.A.M. and Naoki Hirotsu (2018, September). Economics of Ergonomics: A case of Cinnamon industry in Sri Lanka, 6th international conference on Sri Lanka-Japan Collaborative Research (SLJCR), University of Peradeniya.
B.M.R.L. Basnayake, W.M.T.B. Weddagala and D.A.M. De Silva(2018,July). The Feminist Approach to Value Chain Membership: Case of Small Scale Fishery Value Chains in Sri Lanka. The International Institute of Fisheries Economics & Trade (IIFET) Conference 2018,Seattle, Washington, USA. https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/conference_proceedings_or_journals/w66349058
B.M.R.L. Basnayake, W.M.T.B. Weddagala and D.A.M. De Silva.(2018,July). Nutrition value chain analysis: Place of Women Fish Processors. The International Institute of Fisheries Economics & Trade (IIFET) Conference 2018,Seattle, Washington, USA. https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/conference_proceedings_or_journals/w66349058?locale=en
Basnayake B.M.R.L. and De Silva D.A.M. (2017, November). Gendered Timeline of the Market Landscape of the Fisheries Industry in Sri Lanka. The Gender in Aquaculture and Fisheries Section, 11th Indian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum, Cochin, India.
Basnayake B.M.R.L., Weddagala W.M.T.B., Mahaliyanaarachi R.P., Sivashankar P. and Elapatta M.S. (2017, November). Awareness of Paddy Farmers on Climate Change and Its Impact on Crop Production: A study in Kalthota Irrigation Scheme. 22nd International Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayawardenapura. https://doi.org/10.31357/fesympo.v22i0.3336
Weddagala, W.M.T.B., Basnayake, B.M.R.L., Wijesekara, H.M.L., Dharmathilaka, N.R.D.S., Kiriveldeniya, K.K.A., Karunaratne, A.S. and De Silva, D.A.M. (2017). Crowd sourcing for value chain management: a case of market decision support system in Sri Lankan agriculture market. Acta Hortic. 1278, 173-178
DOI: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2020.1278.26 https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2020.1278.26
Basnayake B.M.R.L., Weddagala W.M.T.B. and De Silva D.A.M. (2017, May). A Gender Lens: Gender Sensitive Value Chain Selection in Wild Flower Industry. 6th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
Weddagala W.M.T.B, Basnayake B.M.R.L. Wijesekara H.M.L, N.R.D.S. Dharmathilaka, K.K.A. Kiriveldeniya and De Silva D.A.M (2016 December). Mobile Market Decision Support System and its Application in Agricultural Marketing in Sri Lanka and Banana Value Delivery Network. 3rd International Conference of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
Weddagala W.M.T.B. Basnayake B.M.R.L., Wijesekara H.M.L., N.R.D.S. Dharmathilaka, K.K.A. Kiriveldeniya and De Silva D.A.M (2016 December). Study on Recognizing What Cause the Imperfection in Value Delivery Network Present in Embilipitiya–Ratnapura District. 3rd International Conference of Agricultural Sciences,Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
Poster Presentations
Basnayake B.M.R.L. and De Silva D.A.M. (2018, December). Economics of Ergonomics: A case of Cinnamon industry in Sri Lanka. 8th Annual Research Session 2018-Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
W.M.T.B. Weddagala, B.M.R.L. Basnayake and D.A.M. De Silva (2018,July). Strategic Adaption on Climate Shock in Malleable Employment of Fishing Community by E-Skill Inventory A Case of Southern Coast of Sri Lanka. The International Institute of Fisheries Economics & Trade (IIFET) Conference 2018, Seattle, Washington, USA.. https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/conference_proceedings_or_journals/bn999c760
Basnayake B.M.R.L., Weddagala W.M.T.B. and De Silva D.A.M. (2017, November). Labeling Architecture and Consumer Intelligence: Implications for Consumer Protection of Traditional Medicine Products. Tradmed International 217-Sri Lanka, Ministry of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine and Department of Auyrveda Sri Lanka, University of Sri Jayawardenapura.
Basnayake B.M.R.L., Weddagala W.M.T.B. and De Silva D.A.M. (2017, January). Behavior of the Fishery Products in Domestic Market Place: A Market Landscape Analysis. International Research Symposium of Uva Wellassa University, Uva Wellassa University, Badulla, Sri Lanka
Honors and Awards
Winner: TRC 2025 Nansen Program Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries (EAF) Prize, 2025 - World Food Forum (WFF), FAO: Project Topic: Reversing the Risk of Sliding Towards Extinction: Ecosystem-Based Management of Spiny Lobsters in Sri Lanka
Best Presenter: Grand winner and The People’s Choice award at the 3MT Competition founded by the University of Queensland, Australia at the Annual Research Session-2024- SUSL (2024)
Best Portfolio-2nd Place at the Induction Program, Staff Development Center of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
Food Quality Session’s Best Presenter Award and Overall Conference Best Presentation Award at the 2nd International Conference on Food Quality, Safety and Security-FOOD QUALSS 2018 Awards Ceremony
Best presenter award- First Prize, Economics of Ergonomics: A case in Ceylon cinnamon industry, Final year presentations, Department of Agribusiness Management, Faculty of Agricultural sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. (2018, June)
Selected for final 25 green innovators and won the 21st places for the green innovative products at the Green Inventor Awards Ceremony, held on the 25th of May, 2018.
Best presenter award- First Prize, The Gender in Aquaculture and Fisheries Section, 11th Indian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum, Cochin, India. (2017, November)