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Mrs. HMP Herath

Senior Lecturer

Social Sciences and Languages

Email : ph150383@gmail.com

    Qualifications

  • Master of Philosophy in Geography, University of Peradeniys 2017 

    B.A. Degree (Hons) in Geography, University of Peradeniya, 2008.

    Certificate course in Teaching for Higher Education, 2016

    Certificate Course in Environmental Awareness, the Centre for Environmental Studies, University of Peradeniya, 2008

    Certificate Course in English Language, British Council Kandy, 2003

    Certificate Course in “Building English Skills”, Academy of English Kandy, 2000

    Certificate Course in Computer Studies, Singapore Informatics Information Systems Pvt, Ltd, Kandy, 2003

    The certificate of Vocal Prathama, prescribed by Bhathkande Sangith Vidyapith Lucknow,2000

    Membership of Professional Bodies/Associations

  • Member of the Federation of University Teachers Association (FUTA)

    Member of Geography Association of Sri Lanka

    Member of Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka

    Member of Geological Society of Sri Lanka

    Member of Cap-Net Lanka (Water partnership)

    Research Interests

  • Hydrology, Climate Change and Integrated Watershed Management, EIA , Environmental studies 

    Current Research Projects

  • Effects of Changing spatial and temporal variation of rainfall on Hydrological regimes of a mini-catchment area (Special reference to Belihuloya-mini catchment area)

    Spatial distribution of hydro-geochemical characteristics of ground water and surface water; different land use types of Belihuloya mini catchment area ( Special reference to Belihuloya mini-catchment area)

    Recent Publications

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    PUBLICATIONS

    Chapters in Books:

    Herath H.M. Paba, 2010,” Budhu Dahamee Parisara Sanrakshanaya Aramunukotagath AcharaDharma” In book Abhichara Ven. Daulena Ganissara Felicitation Volume[ed Rev Palmadulle Dhammika, Madille Panyaloka, Kahatawila Dhammatilake], Meeghagoda Viharastana Dayaka Sabhawa.

    Herath H.M. Paba, 2013,”Gepoitics” In book Political Sociology [edHandaragama Saman], Samira Publishers

     

    Articles in non- Refereed Journals

    Herath H.M. Paba, 2012, “Buddhism and the Natural Environment” in Suwa Dasuna {ed; Dr. R.M.L.H.B.Alawathugoda}, Aurwedic Department of Uva Province.

    Herath H.M.Paba and G.C.L.Pathirana, 2013, "Wenaswana Deshagunika Thathwayan hamuwe Thirasara Sanwardanaya Kara Yamedi Sri Lankawata Anugamanayakala Heki Anuwarthana", Parartha,Volume;05, ( ed;Prof H.M.D.R.Herath), Provincial Council of Central Province

     

    National and International Conference Proceedings and Published Abstracts

    Herath, H.M. Paba , Niyanthi Rekha, Chandrajith Rohana, 2009, “Importance of Water Resources of Hantane Range (case study of Talathu-oya micro catchments in Uduwela, Hantane)” National Geography Conference, Department of Geography, University of Peradeniya, January

    M.G.C. Dushyanthi, Herath H.M. Paba, 2011, “Opportunities and Constrains of Banana Cultivation; a case study from the Moraketiya GN division- Embilipitiya Secretarial Division”, National Geography Conference, Department of Geography, University of Jayewardenepura, 10 TH and 11 OF March 2011

    Herath ,H.M.I., Herath ,H.M.P., 2011, “Importance of Central Highlands As a Key Factor in Organizing Kandyan Wars in Kandyan Kingdom; a case study of Kandy, Balana, Gannoruwa, Hanguranketha and Galagedara”, Annual Symposium, General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University, 18th and 19 th August 2011.

    Herath, H.M.P., 2012,“The Environmental Management in Sri Lanka; A Buddhist Perspective”, International Buddhist Conference , Buddhasrawaka Bhiksu University Anuradhapura, 17th, 18th, and 19th February,2012

    Nandasena W.D.K.V., Herath H.M. Paba , Subasinghe, S.I.S. ,2012, “Assessment of the Effects of Surface Water Pollution on Reduction of Land Value Using GIS; a case study of the Hamilton Canal in Wattala D.S Division ”, International Symposium on Urban Lakes and Monitoring, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya

    Herath, H.M.I., Herath, H.M.P., 2012, “The Influence of the Forests on the Natural Protection in the Kandyan Kingdom And Its Associated Protection Activities “RASSL 5TH Annual Research Conference, Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka.

    B.N, Herath, H.M.P, 2012, “Protected Cultivation of Vegetable Crops to Enhance Green Productivity; case Study of Uva Paranagama D.S.Division“ ,National Geography Conference, Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya.

    Herath, H.M.I., Herath, H.M.P., 2013, “Foreign Influence on the Creation of Kodituwakku” “RASSL 6TH Annual Research Conference, Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka.

    Herath, H.M.I., Herath, H.M.P., 2013, “Women’s Contribution in Security Organizations in the Ancient and Medieval Sri Lanka ”RASSL 6TH Annual Research Conference, Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka.

    Suvetha V, Herath, H.M.P, 2014, “ Trends of Crop Farming and its Impacts on Rural Development After the War; With Special Reference to Kopay D.S Division, Jaffna”, First Annual Student Research Session on Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

    Jayasinghe AGNM, Herath, H.M.P, 2014, “Environmental and Human Effects Accumulated with the Establishment of the Tourism Industry in Pinnawala; with reference to Yodhagama Gramaniladhari Division, Pinnawala”, First Annual Student Research Session on Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

    Hemmali JMT, Herath, H.M.P, 2014, “Environmental , Social and Economic Effects of Inginimitiya Irrigation Scheme; with reference to Nawagaththegama Divisional Secretariat, 1980-2010”, First Annual Student Research Session on Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

    Jayalath WMAU, Herath, H.M.P, 2014, “ Long term variability of Southwest Monsoon Rain in Galle District; with reference to Five mini-weather stations in Galle District”, First Annual Student Research Session on Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

    Croos TA, Herath, H.M.P, 2014, “ The Future Challenges of traditional Fishing in Pesalai of Mannar District“ First Annual Student Research Session on Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

    Madushani GOG and Herath .H.M.P, 2017, “Effects of Anthropogenic Activities on Natural Environment in Kotmale Catchment (Special reference to Malhewa, Ramboda and Wedamulla GN Divisions “ 10th International Reasearch Conference of KDU