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Professor Thilantha Dammalage

Position: Professor

thilantha@geo.sab.ac.lk

Qualifications

Doctor of Engineering (Jan. 2007 to Dec. 2009)

Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems, School of Engineering and Technology, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand

Master of Science (Jan. 2005 to Dec. 2006)

Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems, School of Engineering and Technology, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand

Bachelor of Science (Sep. 1998 to Mar. 2003)

Surveying Sciences (Hons), Department of Surveying Science (Present, Faculty of Geomatics), Sabaragamuwa University Belihuloya, Sri Lanka

Profile

Thilantha Dammmalage, graduated with a Second (upper) class BSc (Special) Surveying Sciences degree from the Faculty of Geomatics, SUSL in 2003 and he earned his postgraduate degrees, Master of Science (MSc) and Doctor of Engineering (D.Eng.) in Remote Sensing and GIS from the School of Engineering and Technology, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand in 2006 and 2009 respectively. During his employment from 2007 to present, Thilantha has served as the Head of the Department, Department of Remote Sensing and GIS, Faculty of Geomatics, from 2010 to 2013 and from 2015 to 2016. He has significantly contributed to the academic development of the Faculty and University as a whole at various capacities including Director, Staff Development Centre (SDC), Chairman, Geomatics Board of Study, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Programme Coordinator, Master of Science in Surveying Sciences Degree. In addition, he rendered his service as a research specialist and a consultant for several national projects and he has a very good record of collaborative research work with reputed international researchers.    

Membership of Professional Bodies/Associations

2009- Member, International GNSS Society.

2009- Member, Geo-Informatics Society of Sri Lanka.

Research Interests

GPS/GNSS applications and data processing
Remote Sensing Applications and Image processing.
Geographic Information System Applications
Surveying and Mapping

Recent Publications

Books of Scholarly Work

  1. Thilantha Dammalage (2016). C/A Code Multipath: Application of Wavelet Transform on C/A code multipath mitigation at GPS Reference Stations. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. ISBN10: 3659936227
  2. Panchali Fonseka, Thilantha Dammalage and Sampath Wahala (2017). Remote Sensing and Geo-information for Forest Fires in Sri Lanka. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. ISBN-10: 3330058439

Refereed journals

  1. R. Jenan, T. L. Dammalage and S. K. Panda (2021). onospheric total electron content response to September-2017 geomagnetic storm and December-2019 annular solar eclipse over Sri Lankan region. Acta Astronautica, Volume 180, 575-587. DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2021.01.006 (Science Citation Indexed Journal)
  2. R. Jenan, T. L. Dammalage and A. Kealy (2019). The Influences of Solar Activities on TEC Variations of Equatorial Ionosphere over Sri Lanka. Sun and Geosphere, 14(2), 91-97. DOI: 10.31401/SunGeo.2019.02.0x
  3. Ranasinghe, A. K. R. N., Bandara, R., Puswewala, U. G. A., & Dammalage, T. L. (2019). Efficacy of using radar-derived factors in landslide susceptibility analysis: case study of Koslanda, Sri Lanka. Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 19(8), 1881-1893. DOI:10.5194/nhess-19-1881-2019 (Indexed Journal)
  4. T. L. Dammalage and N. T. Jayasinghe (2019). Land-Use Change and Its Impact on Urban Flooding: A Case Study on Colombo District Flood on May 2016. Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research, Vol. 9, No. 2, 2019, pp. 3886-3890. (Science Citation Indexed Journal)
  5. T. L. Dammalage (2018). Effects of Site-Dependent Errors on the Accuracy of C/A Code DGPS Positioning. Civil Engineering Journal, 10(4), pp. 2296-2304. ISSN: 2476-3055. DOI: 0.28991/cej-03091159 (Indexed Journal)
  6. Dammalage, T. L. and Shanmugam, T. (2018). Use of Satellite Remote Sensing for Rice Yield Estimation: A Case Study of Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka. Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research, 7(4), pp. 01-09. ISSN: 2456-8864 DOI: 10.9734/AJAAR/2018/43843
  7. T. L. Dammalage (2018). The Effect of Multipath on Single Frequency C/A Code Based GPS Positioning. Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research, 8(4), pp.3270-3275. (Indexed Journal)
  8. T. L. Dammalage (2018). Application of Indian Space-Based Augmentation Service on Geospatial Data Collections in Sri Lanka. Survey Review. Published online: 04 Jun 2018, pp.1-7. DOI: 10.1080/00396265.2018.1479938 (Indexed Journal)
  9. T. L. Dammalage (2018). Automatic Road Feature Extraction from WorldView-2 Panchromatic Satellite Images. International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Volume 9, Issue 2, February-2018. pp. 1386-1390. ISSN 2229-5518. DOI: 10.14299/ijser.2018.02.006
  10. T. L. Dammalage, P.M.T.S. Sirisena and Junichi Susaki (2017). MODIS Satellite Data Based Rice Yield Forecasting Model for Sri Lanka: A Pilot Study in Kurunegala District. Asian Journal of Geoinformatics, Volume 17, Issue 3, 2017, pp. 24-33. ISSN: 1513-6728
  11. T. Dammalage, D. De Silva, and C. Satirapod, (2017). Performance Analysis of GPS Aided Geo Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) Over Sri Lanka. Engineering Journal, Volume 21, Number 5, November 2017, pp. 305-314. DOI:10.4186/ej.2017.21.5.305 (Indexed Journal)
  12. Thilantha Dammalage, (2017). Analysis of Pseudorange-Based DGPS after Multipath Mitigation. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Volume 7, Issue 11, November 2017, pp. 77-84.  ISSN: 2250-3153
  13. PGRNI Pussella, Jagath Gunathilake, KRMU Bandara, TL Dammalage, JAS Jayakody, (2015). Coastline Changes: Vulnerability and Predictions - A Case Study of the Northwestern Coastal Belt of Sri Lanka. Tourism, Leisure and Global Change, Volume 2, 2015, pp. 119-124. ISSN 2312-0630
  14. Dammalage T.L., Satirapod C, Kibe S. and Ogaja C. (2010). Wavelet transform application to C/A Code multipath mitigation at GPS reference stations for improved differential GPS corrections, Survey Review ,Volume 42, Number 317, July 2010 , pp. 240-255(16) (Indexed Journal)

International /National Conferences/Symposia

  1. Jenan Rajavarathan, Dammalage Thilantha, Guenther Retscher and Allison Kealy (2019). Performance Analysis of GAGAN and Trimble RTX Satellite Based Augmentation Services in Respective to Equatorial Ionospheric Conditions. Proceedings of the International Global Navigation Satellite Systems Association IGNSS Symposium 2020, UNSW Australia, 5 – 7 February 2020
  2. Rajavarathan J, Dammalage TL, Dananjaya AS and Guenther Retscher (2019). Comparative Performance Analysis of GAGAN and Trimble RTX Satellite Based Augmentation Systems over Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 7th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka. 14th and 15th of November 2019.
  3. Ranasinghe AKRN, Puswewala UGA and Dammalage TL (2019). Integration of Radar and Optical Remote Sensing For Landslide Investigations. Proceedings of the 7th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka. 14th and 15th of November 2019.
  4. Rajavarathan J, Dammalage T and Kealy A (2019). Study on Ionospheric Total Electron Content (TEC) Variation over Sri Lanka Based on Continues GNSS Observations. Proceedings of the 7th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka. 14th and 15th of November 2019.
  5. Pasindu Ranasinghe, Thilanta Dammalage and Guenther Retscher (2019). A Low-cost Public Transport Tracking and Information System for Commuters in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Location Based Services (LBS 2019)”,  Vienna, Austria. 11–13 November 2019. https://doi.org/10.34726/lbs2019.25
  6. Shanmugam, T. and Dammalage, T.L.  (2018). RICE YIELD ESTIMATION USING FREE SATELLITE AND FIELD DATA. In: Proceedings of the 11th International Research Conference of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka, 13th – 14th September 2018.
  7. Siriwardhana, U.H.S.L.K. and Dammalage, T. L.  (2018). Impact of Urban Vegetation Change on Colombo’s Temperature. In: Proceedings of the 11th International Research Conference of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka, 13th – 14th September 2018.
  8. Dammalage, T. L. (2018). Geospatial Technologies beyond Information Age. In: Proceedings of the 11th International Research Conference of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka, 13th – 14th September 2018. (Guest Speech at the Plenary Session of Built Environment and Spatial Sciences)

  9. Shanmugam, T. and Dammalage, T. (2018). Mapping paddy extent and yield estimation using remotely sensed images: a case from Sri Lanka. In: Proceedings of the Wayamba International Conference (WinC 2018). Wayamba University of Sri Lanka on 24th and 25th August 2018, p.340. ISBN 978-955-7442-19-8

  10. Siriwardhana, U.H.S.L.K. and Dammalage, T. (2018). Analysis of urban vegetation change of Colombo city and its impact on land surface temperature. In: Proceedings of the Wayamba International Conference (WinC 2018). Wayamba University of Sri Lanka on 24th and 25th August 2018, p.75. ISBN 978-955-7442-19-8

  11. Gunathilaka, G.A.D.W.P. and Dammalage, T. (2018). Mapping of groundwater potential zones for drinking purposes in Anuradhapura district, using GIS and remote sensing techniques. In: Proceedings of the Wayamba International Conference (WinC 2018). Wayamba University of Sri Lanka on 24th and 25th August 2018, p.109. ISBN 978-955-7442-19-8

  12. Jayasinghe, N.T. and Dammalage, T. (2018). The impact of land use change on Colombo district flood on May 2016. In: Proceedings of the Wayamba International Conference (WinC 2018). Wayamba University of Sri Lanka on 24th and 25th August 2018, p.123. ISBN 978-955-7442-19-8

  13. Dilshan K.A.D., Prabath W.M.H.C., Tharanga P.V.D. and Dammalage T.L. (2018). Accuracy Analysis of GAGAN for Different Types of Surveying Applications. In: Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches (iCMA 2018). Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura on 31st August to 2nd September 2018, p.8. ISSN 2386 – 1509 http://graduate.sjp.ac.lk/icma/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/iCMA-2018-proceedings-with-cover.pdf

  14. Ranasinghe R.P.D. and Dammalage T.L. (2018). Low Cost Vehicle Tracking System for National Public Transport. In: Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches (iCMA 2018). Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura on 31st August to 2nd September 2018, p.12. ISSN 2386 – 1509 http://graduate.sjp.ac.lk/icma/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/iCMA-2018-proceedings-with-cover.pdf

  15. Manjula Chathuranga, Dammalage T.L and Janith Adikari, (2016). Artificial neural networks based automatic linear and area feature extraction from WorldView-02 satellite images for cadastral data collection; a case study in Belihuloya, Sri Lanka. 37thAsian Conference on Remote Sensing (ACRS-2016), 17-21October 2016, Colombo, Sri Lanka. http://www.a-a-r-s.org/acrs/administrator/components/com_jresearch/files/publications/Ab%200271.pdf

  16. Thilantha Dammalage and D.N.De Silva, (2016). Performance Analysis of GPS Aided Geo Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) over Sri Lanka. 37thAsian Conference on Remote Sensing (ACRS-2016), 17-21October 2016, Colombo, Sri Lanka. http://a-a-r-s.org/acrs/administrator/components/com_jresearch/files/publications/Ab%200334.pdf
  17. Sirisena P.M.T.S., and Dammalage T.L. (2016). “Cultivated Paddy Area Identification and Rice Yield Estimation Using Free Satellite Images”, 37thAsian Conference on Remote Sensing (ACRS-2016), 17-21October 2016, Colombo, Sri Lanka. http://a-a-r-s.org/acrs/administrator/components/com_jresearch/files/publications/Ab%200127.pdf
  18. Adikari A.M.J.P., Chathuranga K.A.M. and Dammalage T.L. (2016). 3D Bathymetric Mapping for Near Shore Using Landsat-8 Images; a case Study at Uswetakeiyawa, Sri Lanka, 37th Asian Conference of Remote Sensing (ACRS-2016), 17-21October 2016, Colombo, Sri Lanka. http://a-a-r-s.org/acrs/administrator/components/com_jresearch/files/publications/Ab%200473.pdf
  19. Gomez, B. J. and Dammalage Thilantha (2016). Near Real-Time Web Based Vehicle Guidance System. 37th Asian Conference of Remote Sensing (ACRS-2016), 17-21October 2016, Colombo, Sri Lanka. http://a-a-r-s.org/acrs/administrator/components/com_jresearch/files/publications/Ab%200201.pdf
  20. Ranasinghe, A.K.R.N., Sirisena, P.M.T.S., Dammalage, T.L., and Puswewala, U.G.A. (2016).Integration of RADAR and optical remote sensing for landslide detection - a case study of Meeriyabedda landslide in Sri Lanka. 37thAsian Conference of Remote Sensing(ACRS-2016), Colombo, Sri Lanka, 17-21 October 2016, Session TS20. http://www.a-a-r-s.org/acrs/administrator/components/com_jresearch/files/publications/Ab%200178.pdf
  21. Ranasinghe, A.K.R.N., Munasinghe, D.S., Dammalage, T.L., and Puswewala, U.G.A. (2016). Landslide prediction using Remote Sensing and GIS -a case study of Koslanda, Sri Lanka. 37thAsian Conference of Remote Sensing (ACRS-2016), Colombo, Sri Lanka, 17-21 October 2016, Session TS13.
  22. Ranasinghe A.K.R.N., Sirisena P.M.T.S., Dammalage T.L., and Puswewala U.G.A., (2016). “Terrain Failure and Debris Flow Susceptibility Analysis in GIS Environment - A Case Study in Koslanda Area in Sri Lanka”, 12th International Conference of the International Institute for Infrastructure Resilience and Reconstruction, pp 71-79, 2016
  23. Manjula Chathuranga and Dammalage T.L, (2016). Automatic water features recognition from satellite images using artificial neural network. 9th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka, September, 2016. ISBN 978-955-0301-28-27. http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/bitstream/handle/345/1296/ENG-041.pdf
  24. Panchali Fonseka, Thilantha Dammalage and Sampath Wahala (2016). Forest fire risk zonation mapping and s forest fire Preventive measures in Balangoda area. Proceedings of the IIER international conference, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2nd April 2016, ISBN: 978-93-85973-57-4 (http://www.worldresearchlibrary.org/up_proc/pdf/274-14633822321-5.pdf)
  25. Sirisena P.M.T.S., and Dammalage T.L. (2015). “Rice Yield Estimation Using Free Satellite Images” Second Undergraduate Research Symposium on Environmental Conservation and Management (2nd URS-ENCM), University of Kelaniya (19th November 2015). (Best Presentation Award: Agricultural applications theme) http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/10430
  26. Chathuranga, S.J., and Dammalage T.L. (2015). “A comparative time series analyses on temperature change in Colombo city based on Landsat satellite data” Second Undergraduate Research Symposium on Environmental Conservation and Management (2nd URS-ENCM), University of Kelaniya (19th November 2015) http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/10404
  27. Ranasinghe, A.K.R.N., Silva, G.B.A.I., Dammalage, T.L., Welikanna, D.R., and Puswewala, U.G.A. (2015). Detection of Meeriyabedda Landslides from High-Resolution Optical Satellite Data. 36thAsian Conference on Remote Sensing(ACRS-2015), Manila, Philippines, 19-23 October 2015, ppTH4.5.2 http://www.a-a-r-s.org/acrs/administrator/components/com_jresearch/files/publications/Ab%200178.pdf
  28. A. M. J. P. Adikari and T. L. Dammalage (2013).  3D Bathymetric Mapping for Inland Water Features Using WorldView-2 Satellite Images. NARA Scientific Session 2013, 29th of November 2013.
  29. Chathuranga K.A.M., Adikari A.M.J.P. and Dammalage T.L. (2013). Automatic shoreline extraction method for both optical and radar satellite imageries based on MATLAB, 1st Symposium on Geo-Informatics for National Development, International Water Management Institute (IWMI). (Presented and full paper submitted)
  30. R. G. C. J. Kapilaratne, H. M. A. Kavinda, A. A. D. C. M. Amarasekara and T. L. Dammalage (2013). Impacts of Land Use Change and Strategic Approaches in the Context of Mitigate Storm Water Floods in Sub Urban Conditions; A Case Study in Colombo. 4thInternational Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 11th-12thJanuary 2013.
  31. P Pussella, J Gunatilake, K Bandara, JAS Jayakody, TL Dammalage (2013). Developing a Coastal Vulnerability Index (CVI) for the North Western coastal belt of Sri Lanka, NARA Scientific Session 2013, (29th of November 2013) http://www.erepository.nara.ac.lk/handle/1/547
  32. DC Wickramasinghe, DK Tennakoon, TL Dammalage, RKA Ariyarathna (2012). Coastline changes detection and analysis using Remote Sensing Technology, NARA Scientific Session 2012, (4th December 2012) http://www.erepository.nara.ac.lk/handle/1/419
  33. R. G. C. J. Kapilaratne, H. M. A. Kavinda, A. A. D. C. M. Amarasekara and T. L. Dammalage (2012) Impact of Land Use Change for Storm Water Flood in Sub-Urban Conditions: A Case Study in Colombo,International Conference on Environment and Humanities ECO REVOLUTION 2012, Colombo Sri lanka, 18th to 20th August 2012.
  34. Dammalage T. L. and Satirapod C. (2008). Analysing the Effectiveness of Wavelet Transform for Mitigating C/A Code Multipath at GPS Reference Stations. GPS/GNSS 2008 International Conference, 11th to 14th November 2008, Tokyo, JAPAN. (Presented and full paper submitted)
  35. Dammalage T. L. (2008). C/A Code Based DGPS Correction Data Accuracy Analyses. 2nd International Symposium 2008, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 8th to 12th Jul 2008, Belihuloy, SRI LANKA. (Won the Gold Medal for the best presentation, GPS & Hydrography session)
  36. Dammalage T. L. and Lal Samarakoon (2008). Test Results of RTK and real-time DGPS Corrected Observations Based on NTRIP Protocol, XXI Congress of the ISPRS,  Beijing, China, 3-11 July 2008. (Presented and full paper submitted) http://www.isprs.org/proceedings/XXXVII/congress/2_pdf/13_SS-15/04.pdf
  37. Dammalage T. L., Lal Samarakoon and Junichi Susaki (2006). Accuracy Enhancement of Low-Cost GPS Receiver Observations via Internet DGPS, 5th International Symposium on New Technologies for Urban Safety of Mega Cities in Asia, Phuket, Thailand,16-17 November, 2006. (Presented and full paper submitted)
  38. Dammalage T. L., Lal Samarakoon, Junichi Susaki, Panithan Srinuandee and Teerasak Srisahakit (2006). Potential Accuracy and Practical Benefits of NTRIP Protocol over Conventional RTK and DGPS Observation Methods, 5th Annual International Conference, Map Asia 2006, Bangkok, Thailand, 29th August to 1st September 2006. (Presented and full paper submitted)   https://www.geospatialworld.net/article/potential-accuracy-and-practical-benefits-of-ntrip-protocol-over-conventional-rtk-and-dgps-observation-methods/
  39. Dammalage T. L., Lal Samarakoon and Junichi Susaki (2006). Application and Benefits of Internet GNSS Data Streaming Base on NTRIP Protocol in Modern GPS Surveying Systems, First International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University, Sri Lanka, 4 - 8 July 2006. (Presented and full paper submitted)
  40. Dammalage T. L., Lal Samarakoon and Junichi Susaki (2005). Geometric Correction of High Resolution Satellite Data -Effect of the Distribution, Accuracy and Number of GCP, 26th Asian Conference on Remote Sensing, Hanoi, Vietnam, 7- 11November 2005. (Presented and full paper submitted) http://a-a-r-s.org/aars/proceeding/ACRS2005/Papers/DIP-3.pdf

Consultancies

  1. Sri Lanka’s national coordinator (From January 2021 to Present),for the ‘Curricula Enrichment delivered through the Application of Location-based Services (LBS) to Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS)/ LBS2ITS’ project, funded by European Union’s Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education programme with EURO 965, 465.
  2. Surveying and GIS Consultant, Geomatics Solutions (Pvt.) Ltd. Sri Lanka. (From January 2011 to Present)
  3. Consultant for Teacher Training and Curriculum Development (2013); Department of town and country planning, University of Moratuwa.
  4. Collaborative Scientist - GIS (2012): of the program for uplifting KITHUL industry conducted by the Ministry of Traditional Industries and Small Enterprise Development, Sri Lanka.
  5. GIS Specialist (2011- 2012): of the consultancy service for improving agriculture statistics of Sri Lanka conducted by the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Sri Lanka.
  6. Leading Consultant (2013): Development of web based GIS for Southern province Tourism. Southern provincial council.
  7. Consultant for Teacher Training and Curriculum Development – Remote Sensing (2013); Department of town and country planning, University of Moratuwa.

Postgraduate Supervision

PhD

  1. A. K. R. N. Ranasinghe (118027 L). "Integration of Radar and Optical Remote Sensing for Landslide Predictions". Doctor of Philosophy, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, (Completed, 2018)

M.Phil.

  1. P. G. R. N. I. Pussella. "Assessment of the physical vulnerability of the coastal zone for the impacts of natural disasters and climate changes". Master of Philosophy, Post Graduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya. (Completed, 2014)

M.Sc.

  1. K.B.N.Priyantha (MGIS/12/249). "Development of a GPS Tracking System Model Software by Applying Helmert Transformation". Master of Science in Geoinformatics, Institute of Human Resource Advancement (IHRA), University of Colombo. (2016)
  2. C. M. Shiham. "Spatial Distribution of Green Mussel (Perna viridis) in china bay and kinniya in relation to the sea water pollution". Master of Science in GIS and Remote Sensing, Post Graduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya. (2017)
  3. M. J. P. Adikari (MGIS/14/301). “Monitoring the near shore sedimentation volume with the use of landsat-8 satellite image based derived bathymetry approach; A case study at Uswetakeiyawa” Master of Science in Geoinformatics, Institute of Human Resource Advancement (IHRA), University of Colombo. (2016)
  4. K. A. M. Chathuranga (MGIS/14/307). “Artificial neural networks based automatic linear and area feature extraction from Worldview-02 satellite images for cadastral data collection; A case study in Belihuloya, Sri Lanka.” Master of Science in Geoinformatics, Institute of Human Resource Advancement (IHRA), University of Colombo. (2016)
  5. D.N.De Silva (MGIS/14/309). “An analysis of GAGAN satellite based augmentation service performance over Sri Lanka” Master of Science in Geoinformatics, Institute of Human Resource Advancement (IHRA), University of Colombo. (2016)
  6. W.M.I.D.K.Wijekoon (MGIS/14/344). “Coverage and Accuracy Analysis of Continuously Operating Reference Station Networks (CORSnet) in Sri Lanka” Master of Science in Geoinformatics, Institute of Human Resource Advancement (IHRA), University of Colombo. (2016)
  7. P. S. Kanatthage (1713101002). “Improve Travel Experience Through Offline Location Based Services” Master of Science in Surveying Sciences, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
  8. I. J. Gunawardhana (1713101028). “Suitability Analysis: Extraction of MSL Heights From GNSS Based Positioning For Photogrammetric Modelling” Master of Science in Surveying Sciences, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
  9. N. S. Dananjaya (1713101029). “Comparative Analysis on Stability of Correction Models of GAGAN and Trimble RTX over Sri Lanka” Master of Science in Surveying Sciences, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
  10. R. K. A.  Ariyarathna (1713101032). “Accuracy Analysis of GPS Aided Geo Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) for Hydrographic Surveying Applications in Sri Lanka” Master of Science in Surveying Sciences, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

Ongoing Post graduate Supervisions: 2 PhD’s and 04 MSc’s

Participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Programmes/Extension Courses/Short Courses/Visiting Lectures

Contribution as Resource Person:

  1. Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Course on Geo Information for Earth System Science, organized by Arthur C Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka from 2nd December 2018 to 5th January 2019.
  2. Capacity Building Training programme on Bathymetric Survey organized by GreenTech Consultants (Pvt.) Ltd jointly with Geomatics Solutions for the stakeholders of Detailed Design of Anuradhapura Integrated Urban Development Project (Contract No: SCDP/AFD/CS/01) of Ministry of Megapolis and Western Development on 12 th January 2018.
  3. Workshop on digitizing the base information used by Revenue Department for proper taxation process, organized for the Anuradhapura, Badulla and Trincomalee Divisions of Department of Revenue held on 12th and 13th October 2018 at the Faculty of Geomatics.
  4. GNSS for Land Surveying Professionals & Practitioners organized by Sabaragamuwa Survey Alumni Association in Collaboration with Faculty of Geomatics. 04th August 2018
  5. Workshop on Positioning and Navigation organized by Faculty of Graduate Studies in collaboration with Faculty of Geomatics.  7th and 8th July 2018.
  6. Workshop on Digitizing the Base Information Used by Revenue Department for Proper Taxation Process, organized for the Department of Revenue – Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council on 22nd and 23rd June 2018 at the Faculty of Geomatics.
  7. Five days GNSS training program for the officers of the Survey Section of Directorate of Engineer Service of Sri Lanka Army. (from 2nd to 6th April 2018)
  8. Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Course on Geo Information for Earth System Science, organized by Arthur C Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. (Five days from 14th October 2017)
  9. Workshop on Fundamentals of GPS, Conducted by Faculty of Geomatics, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka for participants from Center for Research and Development, Ministry of Defence. (November 2015, 3 days)
  10. Workshop on Geographic Information Systems, Conducted by Faculty of Geomatics, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka for participants from Sourthern Provincial Land Commissioner's Department. (held on 23rd August 2014)
  11. Workshop on Application of Satellite Based Positioning and Remote Sensing at National Conference on GeoInformation - Defence Geospatial Potential for Safety and Nation's Growth" organized by Center for Research and Development, Ministry of Defence and Urban Development. (held on 16th June 2014)
  12. Seminar on Role of Professionals in Natural Disasters organized by the Surveyor's Institute of Sri Lanka. (held on 28th February 2012)
  13. 13th Residential Advanced Short Course on GIS and Applications, conducted by Post Graduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya. (from 10th to 15th December 2012)
  14. Workshop on integrated programme for uplifting kitul industry conducted by Haldunmulla Divisional Secretariat Division in collaboration with Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. (held on 28th February 2012)
  15. Workshop on Geomatics for National Development, Organized by Faculty of Geomatics in collaboration with Bhoomi-Tech (Pvt) Ltd, on 18th October 2011 at Hector Kobbakaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute (HARTI).
  16. Workshop on Basic Hydrographic Surveying, Conducted by National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency for participants from Maldives. (from 19th September to 11th October 2011)
  17. 21st Residential Short Course on GIS and Applications, conducted by Post Graduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya. (from 25th to 30th July 2009)
  18. Project on Application of Remote Sensing & GIS for Landslide Susceptibility Assessment in Ratnapura district of Sri Lanka, conducted by Geoinformatics Center, Asian Institute of Technology from 1st April 2005 to 31st March 2006. 
  19. Workshop on Bio-Geoinformatics, Organized by Geoinformatics Center, Asian Institute of Technology from 13th to 18th March 2006.
  20. Basic and Advance Course in Remote Sensing and GIS, Organized by Geoinformatics Center, Asian Institute of Technology from 12th July to 13th August 2004.
  21. GIS and Remote Sensing for Disaster Risk Assesment, Organized by Geoinformatics Center, Asian Institute of Technology from 13th and 24th September 2004.

Positions Held/Hold or service Rendering/Rendering (University Level/National Level/International Level)

  1. Estate and Building Information Specialist (From February 2019 to Present), Estate and Building Environment, University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia.
  2. Sri Lanka’s national coordinator (From January 2021 to Present), for the ‘Curricula Enrichment delivered through the Application of Location-based Services (LBS) to Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS)/ LBS2ITS’ project, funded by European Union’s Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education programme with EURO 965, 465.
  3. Training Content Developer, Satellite Remote Sensing (From March 2020 to November 2020), Applied Agricultural Remote Sensing Centre (AARSC), University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia.   
  4. Head of Department, Department of Remote Sensing and GIS (previous, CPRSG), Faculty of Geomatics, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. (From 08th August 2010 to 7th August 2013) and (From 23rd February, 2015 to 1st October 2016)
  5. Director, Staff Development Center (SDC), Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. (From 01st September, 2011 to 31st August, 2012).
  6. Chairman, Geomatics Board of Study, Faculty of Graduate Studies (Former, Center for Graduate Studies), Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. (From 01st May, 2012 to Present)
    1. As the chairman of the Board of Study of Geomatics of Faculty of Graduate Studies, was instrumental in initiating Master of Surveying Sciences Degree program in 2016 for the 1st time in the national university system.
    2. Designed and developed the proposal of the degree program and worked to get the approval of the University Grant Commission (UGC).
  7. Programme Coordinator, Master of Science in Surveying Science Degree, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. (From Feb. 2017 to Present)
  8. Student Counselor, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, for the academic year 2010/2011 (from 15th October, 2011 to 14th October, 2012)
  9. Chairman, Geomatics Board of Study, Center for Graduate Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. (From 1st May, 2012 to 31st December, 2012) and (From 1st November, 2013 to 31st October, 2013)
  10. Acting Dean, Faculty of Geomatics, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. (From 02nd July 2011to 10th July 2011)
  11. Acting Head of Department, Department of Remote Sensing and GIS (CPRSG), Faculty of Geomatics, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. (From 08th February 2010 to 07th August 2010)
  12. Coordinator of the Web Committee, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. (From 01st August, 2011to 31st July, 2012). Worked to improve the web ranking of the university.
  13. Senior Treasurer, Student Union - Faculty of Geomatics, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka for the Academics Years (2014/2015) and (2012/2013) 
  14. President of the Sabaragamuwa University Survey Alumni Association (SUSAA)

Undergraduate Teaching

1. Department of Remote Sensing and GIS, Faculty of Geomatics, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

Professor: from 01st March 2019 to Present

Senior Lecturer: from 01st March 2012 to 01st March 2019

Lecturer: from 01st March 2007 to 01st March 2012

Visiting Lecturer;

  1. Faculty of Agriculture Science, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
  2. Faculty of Applied Science, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
  3. Faculty of Management Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
  4. Faculty of Architecture, University of Moratuwa. 
  5. Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa. 

 

Postgraduate Teaching

  1. Visiting Lecturer, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka – from 2017 to present

M.Sc. Surveying Science, MS 314 - GNSS for Surveyors, MS 322 - GIS for Surveyors, MS 236 – Advanced Surveying Studio

  1. Member of the panel of Teachers/Examiners, Board of Study in Earth Science, Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya for M.Sc. in  Remote Sensing and GIS from 2007 to 2014.
  1. Visiting Lecturer, Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo. M.Sc. in Geoinformatics from 2014 to present
  1. Visiting Lecturer, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya.
  1. Visiting Lecturer, Department of Geography, University of Sri Jayawardanaphura.
  1. Visiting Lecturer, Faculty of Graduate Studies, General Sri John Kotelawala Defence University