Member of Geography Association of Sri Lanka

Urban growth and development

Urban disaster management

Regional  development and planning 

Population dynamics

Sustainable development

FULL RESEARCH PAPERS

PGD. Pilapitiya, RJM. Uduporuwa, Shyamantha Subasinghe, (2024). Detecting Land-Use Changes in Greater Kandy Development Area, Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Volume 4, Issue 1, February 2024: 51-63 ISSN: 2773 692X (Online),

RJM Uduporuwa, (2020). Spatial and Temporal Dynamics of Land Use/Land Cover in Kandy City, Sri Lanka: An Analytical Investigation with Geospatial Techniques, American Scientific Research Journal for Engineering, Technology,  and Sciences  (ASRJETS) ISSN (Print) 2313-4410, ISSN (Online) 2313-4402 

RJM Uduporuwa, (2020). Sustainable City Development is Possible? A Review of Challenges and Key Practices towards Urban Development in Developing Countries,  International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Volume 10, Issue 9, September 2020 294 ISSN 2250-3153, DOI: 10.29322/IJSRP.10.09.2020.p10534 http://dx.doi.org/10.29322/IJSRP.10.09.2020.p10534

RJM Uduporuwa, Lasantha Manawadu (2019). Quantifying the Effect of Surface Covering Materials on Land Surface Temperature in Urban Areas utilizing Landsat Imageries: An Investigation of Kandy City, Sri Lanka, Bhumi, The Planning Reseach Journal, 7 (1), pp 32- 43, DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/bhumi.v7i1.50

RJM Uduporuwa, Lasantha Manawadu (2017). Impact of Urban Growth on Vegetation Cover in World Heritage City of Kandy, Sri Lanka: An Assessment using GIS and RS Techniques, International Journal of Advances in Science, Enginearing and Technology (IJASEAT), ISSN: 2321-9009, Volume-5, Issue-3, Jul-2017, Available at http://iraj.in/journal/IJASEAT/volume.php?volume_id=390 

RJM Uduporuwa, Lasantha Manawadu (2017). Impact of Urban Growth on Vegetation Cover in World Heritage City of Kandy, Sri Lanka: An Assessment using GIS and RS Techniques, Proceedings of 2nd IIER International Conference, Singapore, Avaialable at https://worldresearchlibrary.org/proceeding.php?pid=826.

RJM Uduporuwa, Lasantha. Manawadu, (2015) Identification of Occupation Clustering in Kandy City, Sri Lanka: An Investigation of Residential Location Pattern by Occupational Status, International Journal of Innovation and Education Research, (IJIER), Vol. 3-3, Available at https://www.ijier.net/index.php/ijier/article/view/325

RJM Uduporuwa, Lasantha. Manawadu, (2015) Residential Segregation in South Asian Cities: An Investigation of Residential Segregation based on Ethnicity of World Heritage City of Kandy, Sri Lanka, International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, (IJHSS), Volume 5, Number 3, Research India Publications, Available at https://www.ripublication.com/Volume/ijhssv5n3.htm

RJM Uduporuwa (2015). Rural-Urban Relations and Theoretical Background of Regional Development, Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences, Volume 38, No1, June, National Science Foundation, Sri Lanka, Available at https://sljss.sljol.info/articles/abstract/10.4038/sljss.v38i1.7382/

RJM Uduporuwa, Lasantha. Manawadu, (2014) Evolution of Spatial Structure of World Heritage City of Kandy, Sri Lanka: An Analysis of Population Density Change, International Journal of Social Science and Human Behaviour Study (IJSSHBS) Volume 2:Issue 1, ISSN: 2374-1627, Available at http://journals.theired.org/assets/pdf/20150423_085017.pdf

RJM Uduporuwa, Lasantha. Manawadu, (2014) Evolution of Spatial Structure of World Heritage City of Kandy, Sri Lanka: An Analysis of Population Density Change, Proceedings of Second International Conference on Advances in Social Sciences, Economics and Management Study (SEM), United Kingdom, Available at https://www.seekdl.org/conferences/paper/details/4790.html

RJM Uduporuwa, (2013). The Role of Dynamic Emerging Urban Centers in Regional Development, Economic Review, February/March, People’s Bank Publication, Sri Lanka.

DJ Jagoda and RJM Uduporuwa, (2011). An Overview of Future Demographic Background in Sri Lanka with reference to Population Projection, Sabaragamuwa University Journal, Volume 06.

RJM Uduporuwa, (2010). An Analysis of Urban Growth and Urbanization in the Sabaragamuwa Province, Sabaragamuwa University Journal, Volume 09, Available at http://www.sab.ac.lk/admin/media/sabaragamuwa-university-1492497602-8392.pdf.

RJM Uduporuwa, (2009). An Examination of Urban Primacy and Its Causes in Sri Lanka, Sabararagamuwa University Journal , Volume 04.

RJM Uduporuwa, (2007). Regional Dimensions of Development of Sri Lanka, Sabaragamuwa University of Journal, Volume 07, N0 1, Available at https://suslj.sljol.info/articles/abstract/10.4038/suslj.v7i1.1841/

RJM Uduporuwa, (2006). Planning Implications of New Town Development in Sri Lanka with special reference to the Ratnapura New Town, Proceedings of 1^st International Symposium of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

RJM Uduporuwa, (2000). Sustainable Cities for Upcoming Millennium, “GIRAGA” Journal, Sabaragamuwa University, January/June, Volume 02, N0. 1.

RJM Uduporuwa, (1999). Sustainable Urban Development, “GIRAGA” Journal, Sabaragamuwa University, January/June, Volume 02, N0. 1.

RJM Uduporuwa (1998). Population Growth and its Future Trends in Sri Lanka, Journal of Geographical Information, Association of Geographers in Sri Lanka, University of Colombo.

 ABSTRACTS : NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUMS/CONFERENCES

L.P.T.S. Dayarathna and R.J.M. Uduporuwa, (2024). The Impact of Urban Land Cover Changes on Land Surface Temparature in Colombo Municipal Council Area based on Geospatial Data, Extended Abstract, 2nd International Conference on Social Sciences and Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

A.H.M.A. Kaushalya and R.J.M. Uduporuwa, (2024). Introducing Strategies for Developing Export Agricultural Crops of Pepper, Cinnamon and Coffee in Mawathgama Devsional Secretariat Division in Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka, Extended Abstract, 2nd International Conference on Social Sciences and Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

L.P.T.S. Dayarathna and R.J.M. Uduporuwa, (2024). Impact of Horizontal and Vertical Urban Structures on Land Surface Temparature in Colombo Municipal Council Area; An Investigation by using Geographical Information Sytems and Remote Sensing Tecnologies, Abstract, 10th Students' Annual Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

R. Aiswarya and R.J.M. Uduporuwa, (2024). A Study on Factors Affecting Fish Production in Valikaman North Divisional Secretariat Division in Jaffna District, Abstract, 10th Students' Annual Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

A.H.M.A. Kaushalya and R.J.M.Uduporuwa, (2024). Introducing Sustainble Strategies for Developing Minor Export Crops of Pepper, Cinnamon and Coffee in Mawathagama Divisional Secretariat Division in Kurunegala District, Abstract, 10th Students' Annual Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

M.P.C.S. Premarthna and R.J.M.Uduporuwa, (2024). A Study on Human Factors Affecting Pollution of Negombo Beach with special reference to Negombo Divisional Secretariat Division in Gampaha District, Abstract, 10th Students' Annual Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

R.D.H. Priyadarshani and R.J.M.Uduporuwa, (2024). A Study on Identification of Land Suitability for Cinnamon Cultivation with special reference to Karandeniya Divisional Secretriat Division in Galle Distrct, Abstract, 10th Students' Annual Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

M.M.S. Sahanduni and R.J.M. Uduporuwa, (2024). Assessing the Impact of Drought on Agriculture in Hambantota Divisional Secretariat Division in Hambantota District, Abstract, 10th Students' Annual Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

O.G.W. Sandalika and R.J.M Uduporuwa, (2024). Identifing Tourism Potential of Surrounding Area of Seethawaka River Valley Area in Dehiovita Divisional Secretariat Division in Kegalle District, Abstract, 10th Students' Annual Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

P.G.M.K. Aberathna and R.J.M. Uduporuwa (2023). The Contribution of Tourism Industry as a Regional Development Approach in Dambulla Divisional Secretariat Division in Matale District. Abstract, 9th Students' Annual Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

M.A.D.N.M. Jayasingha and R.J.M.Uduporuwa, (2023). A Comparative Study on Environment, Social and Economic impacts of Chemical and Organic Fertilizer on Tea Cultivation with special reference to Ihalagorakaoya Grama Niladiri Division in Kothmale Divisional Secretariat Division in Nuwara-Eliya District, Abstract, 9th Students' Annual Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

M.S. Anuththara and R.J.M. Uduporuwa, (2023). Environmetantal Impacts of Moonstone Mining with special reference to Meetiyagoda and Udakerewa Grama Niladari Divisions in Ambalangoda Divisional Secretriat Division in Galle District, Abstract, 9th Students' Annual Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

K.A.R.G. Kuruppu and R.J.M. Uduporuwa, (2023), An Analysis of Spatio-Temporal Changes in Land Use Pattern in Kurunagala Town, Abstract, 9th Students' Annual Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

Y.A.D.S Navodya and R.J.M. Uduporuwa, (2023), Factors Associated with the Abandonment of Aaddy Lands with special reference to Kalawana Divisional Secritariat Division in Rathnapura District,  Abstract, 9th Students' Annual Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

R.G.I.U. Mangalarathna and R.J.M. Uduporuwa, (2023). A Study of the Impact of Pesticide on Soil with special reference to Hunukotugama, Udagama and Amuhena Grama Niladari Divisions in Udapalatha Divisional Secretariat Division in Kandy District, Abstract, 9th Students' Annual Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

R.H.M.S.P. Rathnayaka and R.J.M. Uduporuwa, (2023).  An Analytical Study of Land Use and Agroforestry Techniques in the Intermediate Dry Zone of Sri Lanka with Special Reference to Wariyapola Divisional Secertariat Divison in Kurunagala District, Abstract, 9th Students' Annual Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

U.D.D.S. Wimalarathne and R.J.M. Uduporuwa, (2023). A Study on the Contribution of Umandawa Organic Farming Village to Promote Organic Agtriculture in Sri Lanka, Abstract, 9th Students' Annual Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

T.M.T.S. Rasanjana and R.J.M. Uduporuwa, (2023). An Analysis of Land Use Changes and Its Environmental Impact in Negambo Lagoon from 2000-2021, Abstract, 9th Students' Annual Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

S.S.D. Thilakarathna  and R.J.M. Uduporuwa, (2023). An Investigation of Damage Caused to the Watershed Areas in Udagangoda, Kiriporuwa and Koppakanda Grama Niladari Divisions in Rathnapura District,  Abstract, 9th Students' Annual Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

W.M.I.M. Wanninayaka and R.J.M.Uduporuwa, (2023). An Investigation of Flood Risk Vulnarability in Kurunegala Divitional Secreratiat Division in Kurunegal Disreict, Abstract, 9th Students' Annual Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

P.G.D. Pilapitiya, R.J.M. Uduporuwa and Shyamantha Subasinghe, (2023). Urban Growth Process of Greter Kandy Development Area; An Investigation of Past, Present and Future Scenarios of Growth Pattern, Extended Abstract, 1st International Conference on Social Sciences and Languages.

P.G.D. Pilapitiya, R.J.M. Uduporuwa and Shyamantha Subasinghe, (2022). The spatiotemporal urban expansion in Greter Kandy Development Area, 12th Annual Research Sessions of the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

H.M.N.I. Sadaruwan, R.J.M Uduporuwa and A.R. Gunawardena, (2022). Social and Environmetal Impacts and Land Suitability of Gohagoda Thekkawaththa Garbage Dumping site in Harispaththuwa Divisional Secretariat Division in Kandy District, Abstract, 8th Students' Annual Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

W.D.N. Hansamali, R.J.M. Uduporuwa and R.M.T.A Rathnayake, (2022). An Inquiry of Expansion of Urban Lands in Mawathagama Divisional Secretariat Division in Kurunegala District, Abstract, 8th Students' Annual Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

M.M.M.M. Marasingha and R.J.M. Uduporuwa, (2022). Public Perception on Changes in Ecosystems and Adaptation in the Intermediate Climate Zone in Sri Lanka with sepcial reference to Uvaparanagama Divisional Secretariat Division in Kandy District, Abstract, 8th Students' Annual Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

H.G.S. Nisansala and R.J.M. Uduporuwa, (2022). Effect of Tourisum Industry on Urban Growth of Weligama Divisional Secretariat Division in Galle District, Abstract, 8th Students' Annual Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

D.G.T. Piyumali and R.J.M Uduporuwa, (2022). Influance of Geographical and Social Factors on Unemployment with special reference to Baddegama Divisional Secretariat Division in Galle District, Abstract, 8th Students' Annual Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

R.M.A. Rajakaruna, R.J.M. Uduporuwa and S.K. Wanniarachchi, (2022).  A Spatio-Temporal Distribution of Mining Industry in Southern Part of Kurunegal District, Abstract, 8th Students' Annual Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

T. P. Supunsara and R.J.M.Uduporuwa, (2022).  Issues and Impact of Chene Cultivation in the Julpallama Grama Niladari Division in Hambantota Divisional Screratiat Division in Hambantota District, Abstract, 8th Students' Annual Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

H.M.T. Udara and R.J.M Uduporuwa, (2022). Environmental and Social Impact of Expansion of Tea Cultivation in Kalawana Divisional Secretariat Division in Rathnapura District, Abstract, 8th Students' Annual Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

A.M.V.M. Wickramasinghe and R.J.M Uduporuwa, (2022). Spatio-Temporal Trends and Associated Issues of Population Ageing in Bandarawela Divisional Secretariat Division in Badulla District, Abstract, 8th Students' Annual Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

H.M.N.E. Herath and R.J.M.  Uduporuwa, (2021). Impact of Rainfall Variation on Paddy Cultivation with special references to Ehetuwewa Divitional Secretariat Division in Kurunegala District, Abstract, 7th Students' Annual Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

K.H.M.T.Kumari and R.J.M.Uduporuwa, (2021). An Impact Assessment in Case of Another Tsunami and Recommendations for the Disaster Management Procedure with special reference to Unawatuna Area, Abstract, 7th Students' Annual Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

P.G.D. Pilapitiya and R. J.M. Uduporuwa, (2021). Spatio-Temporal Growth Pattern of Urban Expansion in Greater Kandy Development Area, Abstract, 7th Students' Annual Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.. 

R.M.S.A Rathnamali and R.J.M. Uduporuwa (2021). Drought Disaster Management in Thanamalwila Divisional Secretariat Division in Manaragala District, Abstract, 7th Students' Annual Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.. 

W.I.C. Wijesooriya and R.J.M. Uduporuwa, (2021). An Investigative Study on Flood Disaster Management Procedure in Madurawala Divisional Secretatiat Division in Kaluthra District, Abstract, 7th Students' Annual Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.. 

B.W.C.R. Kumara and R.J.M. Uduporuwa (2019) A Geographical Study of Geo-Environmental Changes in Hambantota Divisional Secretariat Division after 1994 using Geographical Information Systems & Remote Sensing Techniques, Abstracts, Fifth Annual Student Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

H.L.P. Suranjith, R.J.M. Uduporuwa and M. Manjula (2019) Analysis of Disaster Vulnerability and Disaster Management Process in Rathnapura Divisional Secretariat Division, Abstracts, Fifth Annual Student Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

W.J. Chathurani and R.J.M. Uduporuwa (2019) Contribution of Urban Green Infrastructure to the Improvement of Health Status in Urban Life with Special Reference to Kurunegala Municipal Area, Abstracts, Fifth Annual Student Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

S.W.G.M.Y.G.U.S. Wijekoon and R.J.M. Uduporuwa (2019) Land Use and Socio-Economic Changes in Southern Expressway Extension Project to Hambantota, Abstracts, Fifth Annual Student Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

RJM Uduporuwa, Lasantha Manawadu (2018) The Effect of Urban Expansion on Urban Surface Temperature in Kandy City Sri Lanka: an Analysis with Landsat Imageries, The Book of Abstracts, 2nd International Conference on Climate Change, The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM). Available at https://climatechangeconferences.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ICCC-2018-Book-of-Abstracts.pdf

W.A.K. Chathurika, R.J.M. Uduporuwa and R.M.W.P. Rathnayaka (2018) A Study of Physical and Human Factors affecting Landslide Risk with Special Reference to Inikambedda and Bandarawela-East Grama Niladari Divisions in Bandarawela Divisional Secretariat Division, Abstracts, Fourth Annual Student Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

S. Nasrin and M. Uduporuwa (2018) A Study on the Contribution of Small Towns Towards Regional Development in Sri Lanka with Special Reference to Kekirawa Town, Abstracts, Fourth Annual Student Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

I.A.M.D. Iddamalgoda, R.J.M. Uduporuwa and R.M.W.P. Rathnayaka (2018), Impact Assessment of Landslide Induced Resettlement with Special Reference to Meeriyabedda Resettlement project, Abstracts, Fourth Annual Student Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

W.S. Kumari and R.J.M Uduporuwa (2018) A Quantitative Analysis of the Impact of Urban Growth on Vegetation Cover in Embilipitiya Town using GIS and RS Techniques, Abstracts, Fourth Annual Student Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

D.M.D.D. Dissanayaka, R.J.M. Uduporuwa and P. Nawarathna (2018), Storm Water Management in Kaduwela Municipal Council Area, Abstract, Fourth Annual Student Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

RJM Uduporuwa, Lasantha Manawadu (2017) Impact of Urban Growth on Vegetation Cover in World Heritage City of Kandy, Sri Lanka: An Assessment using GIS and RS Techniques, 102^nd IIER International Conference, Singapore

A.H.F. Aswath and R.J.M. Uduporuwa (2017) A Geographical Study of Chronic Kidney Disease in Trincomalee District in Sri Lanka, Abstracts, Third Annual Student Research Session on Social Sciences and Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

K.U.I. Kularathna and R.J.M. Uduporuwa (2017) Impact of Urban Regeneration Projects in Sri Lanka: with Special Reference to “Randiya Uyana” Housing Project, Abstracts, Third Annual Student Research Session on Social Sciences and Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

W.S. Kumari, R.J.M. Uduporuwa and T. Dissanayake (2017) Identification of Suitable Location for Relocation of Walikada Prison using GIS, Abstracts, Third Annual Student Research Session on Social Sciences and Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

RJM Uduporuwa (2015) Rural-Urban Relations and Theoretical Background of Regional Development, Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences, Volume 38, No1, June, National Science Foundation, Sri Lanka,

RJM Uduporuwa, (2014). Social Areas in Kandy city: A Review of Residential Patters based on Ethnic Segregation in Kandy City, Sri Lanka, Symposium Proceedings, HETC Symposium, Higher Education for the 21st Century Project, Colombo, Sri Lanka. 

M.R.N.S.Sumanapala, L.G.D.S. Yapa and R.J.M. Uduporuwa, (2014). Mortality Trends in Indian Tamil Population at Osborne Estate in Nuwara Eliya -Sri Lanka, Proceedings, International, Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepua, Sri Lanka.

RJM Uduporuwa, Lasantha. Manawadu, (2014) Evolution of Spatial Structure of World Heritage City of Kandy, Sri Lanka: An Analysis of Population Density Change, Abstracts, Conference on Advances in Social Sciences, Economics and Management Study (SEM), United Kingdom

L.G.D.S. Yapa and RJM Uduporuwa, (2013). Natural Disaster Management in Urban Development in Matara Municipal Council Area, 4^th International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 

RJM Uduporuwa, (2008). An Analysis of Urban Growth and Urbanization in Sabaragamuwa Province, 2^nd International Symposium of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 

M.R.N.S.Sumanapala, L.G.D.S. Yapa and R.J.M. Uduporuwa, (2014). Mortality Trends in Indian Tamil Population at Osborne Estate in Nuwara Eliya -Sri Lanka, Proceedings, International, Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepua, Sri Lanka

L.G.D.S. Yapa and RJM Uduporuwa, (2013). Natural Disaster Management in Urban Development in Matara Municipal Council Area, of Fourth International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

RJM Uduporuwa, (2006). Planning Implications of New Town Development in Sri Lanka with special reference to the Rathnapura New Town, 1^st International Symposium of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

RJM Uduporuwa, (2005). Strengthening Small and Medium Size Towns in Regional Development in Sri Lanka: A case Study of Sabaragamuwa Province, Presentations of Annual Research Symposium of University of Kelaniya.

PRESENTATIONS

R.J.M. Uduporuwa,  The Effect of Urban Expansion on Urban Surface Temperature in Kandy City Sri Lanka: an Analysis with Landsat Imageries, 2nd International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC) organized by The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM) held on 15th-16th February 2018 at Hotel Taj Samudra, Colombo, Sri Lanka 

R.J.M. Uduporuwa, Impact of Urban Growth on Vegetation Cover in World Heritage City of Kandy, Sri Lanka: An Assessment using GIS and RS Techniques, Internatinal Conference on Social Sciences and Economics (ICSSE), 2^nd and 3^rd May, 2017, Singapore.

R.J.M. Uduporuwa, Evolution of Spatial Structure of World Heritage City of Kandy, Sri Lanka: An Analysis of Population Density Change,  2^nd International Conference on Advances in Social Sciences, Economics and Management Study (SEM), 16^th-17^th November, 2014, University of Birmingham,United Kingdom. 

R.J.M. Uduporuwa, Social Areas in Kandy City: A Review of Residential Patters based on Ethnic Segregation in Kandy City, Sri Lanka, Higher Education for the 21st Century Symposium, 7^th and 8^th July 2014, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

R.J.M. Uduporuwa, An Analysis of Urban Growth and Urbanization in Sabaragamuwa Province, 2^nd International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 8^th and 12^th July, 2008. 

R.J.M. Uduporuwa, Planning Implications of New Town Development in Sri Lanka with special reference to the Rathnapura New Town, 1^st International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 4^th and 8^th July 2006.

R.J.M. Uduporuwa, Strengthening Small and Medium Size Towns in Regional Development in Sri Lanka: A case Study of Sabaragamuwa Province,  Annual Research Symposium, 9^th December 2005, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

BOOK CHAPTERS

RJM Uduporuwa (2011). Human Settlements in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka, Heritage of Sabaragamuwa (In Sinhala Language), Center for Indigenous Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

RJM Uduporuwa, (2010). Promoting Small and Medium Size Towns in Regional Development in Sri Lanka with special reference to Sabaragamuwa Province, Professor Dayananda Somasundara Felicitation Volume, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

RJM Uduporuwa, (2011). The Need for Redefining Urban Centers in Sri Lanka: A Review on Definitional Problem of Urban Centers, Essays in Social Sciences: In honour of Professor J.W.D Somasundara, Faculty of Management Studies, Sabaragamuwa Universaity of Sri Lanka.

RJM Uduporuwa and Herath Madana Bandara, (2009). Aborigine People in Australia, World’s Indigenous People, Center for Indigenous Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

RJM Uduporuwa (2009). Indigenous People in Taiwan, World’s Indigenous People, Center for Indigenous Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

Deepani Edirisooriya Manike and RJM Uduporuwa, (2006). Geographical Background Associated with Location of Indigenous Settlements in Sri Lanka, Indigenous People in Sri Lanka, Center for Indigenous Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER

JOURNALS

•  Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
•  Sri Lanka Journal of Geography and Environmental Management, Department of Geography and Environmental Management, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

REVIEWER - JOURNALS

• Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
• Sri Lanka Journal of Geography and Environmental Management
• Sabaragamuwa University Shathriya Sangrahaya
• Colombo Geographer
• Journal of Geospatial Surveying
• Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka
• Samodhana Journal
• E-Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Review
• International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (IJMS) 

POSTS HELD

• Head of the Department, Department of Geography and Environmental Mangement -2021-2025
• Program Coordinator for the BA Degree Programs in Geography and Environmental Management -2018-2021
• Member of Board of Study of Social Sciences from 2021
• Member of the Curriculum Revision Committee in Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka from 2019
• Faculty member - Board of Study of Center for Open and Distance Leaning-2017-2018
• Coordinator- Post Graduate Degree program in Department of Geography from 2017
• Member- Center for Gender Equity and Equality -2017
• Coordinator for the BA General (External) Degree Program in Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2010-2011
• Program Coordinator for the 3-year BA Degree Program in Geography (Internal) in Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages,  2008-2009.
• A member of the Curriculum Revision Committee in Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2008-2009
• A member of the Housing Committee of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2007-2008.
• Academic Warden in Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2007-2008.
• Coordinator for the Museum in Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008.
• Student Counselor in Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2005, 2007, 2011
• Member of the Executive Committee of the Sabaragamuwa University Teachers Association-2019-2020

• GEO 111 - Introduction to Physical and Human Geography
• GEO 223 - Population Geography 
• GEO 311 - Quantitative Geography
• GEO 312 - Regional Development and Planning
• GEO 315 - Urban Geography
• GEO 411 - Research Methods in Geography 
• GEO 415 - Settlemet Geography