Dr Eranga M. Wimalasiri graduated with BSc in Agricultural Sciences and Management (Hons) from the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. He obtained his PhD from the University of Nottingham Malaysia campus in 2019. He was a recipient of the Crops For the Future – University of Nottingham – Doctoral Training Partnership (CFF-UNMC-DTP) Scholarship to read for the doctoral degree. Dr Eranga joined Crops For the Future Research Centre Malaysia in 2019 for his postdoctoral studies on agro-environmental modelling under the LANDSUPPORT (Horizon 2020 - European Union funded) project. He is currently working on the development of decision support systems for neglected/ underutilised crops, climate change and climate adaptation studies.

Agro-environmental modelling

Climate change and climate adaptation

Underutilised crops

​​​​​1. Open Digital Soil Property Data for Sri Lanka (SRISM)

2. Assessment of extremes climatic events and its impact on agriculture in major climatic zones of Sri Lanka

1. Mehta D, Kumar V, Sharma KV, Wimalasiri EM, Ratnayake U (2024) Water Distribution Network Assessment for Future Needs and Insights to Climate Change. Journal of Environmental Informatics Letters 12, 64–70. https://doi.org/10.3808/jeil.202400139
2. Wimalasiri EM, Jahanshiri E, Ampitiyawatta AD, Wijethunga IB, Mapa RB (2024) Assessing the Reliability of Pedotransfer Functions for Predicting Water Retention Variability in Tropical Soils: Implications for Environmental Process Modeling. Eurasian Soil Science. 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1134/S1064229324601513   
3. Karunaratne AS, Wimalasiri EM, Esham M, Mabhaudhi T, Jahanshiri E (2024) Mainstreaming neglected and underutilized crop species (NUS) to build resilient food systems. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 8, 1305909. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2024.1305909  
4. Wimalasiri EM, Jahanshiri E, Perego A, Azam-Ali S (2023) A Harmonised Dataset for Modelling Select Underutilised Crops Across EU. Data in Brief, 109679, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.202109679
5. Ampitiyawatta AD, Wimalasiri EM (2023) Review of Drought Characterization Indices. Sri Lankan Journal of Agriculture and Ecosystems, 5(1): 86-112. https://doi.org/10.4038/sljae.v5i1.116  
6. Sajindra H, Abekoon T, Wimalasiri EM, Mehta D, Rathnayake U (2023) An Artificial Neural Network for Predicting Groundnut Yield using Climatic Data. AgriEngineering, 5, 1713–1736. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering5040106  
7. Wimalasiri EM, Sirishantha D, Karunadhipathi UL, Ampitiyawatta AD, Muttil N, Rathnayake U (2023) Climate Change and Soil Dynamics: A Crop Modelling Approach. Soil Systems, 7, 82, https://doi.org/10.3390/soilsystems7040082  
8. Koriyev MR, Chathuranika IM, Wimalasiri EM, Asamovich KB, Muttil N, Rathnayake U (2023) Investigation of Rain-Fed Horticulture Productivity in the Namangan Region, Uzbekistan. Water, 15, 2399. https://doi.org/10.3390/w15132399  
9. Dhanapala S, Nilmalgoda H, Gunathilake MB, Rathnayake U, Wimalasiri EM (2023) Energy Balance Assessment in Agricultural Systems; An Approach to Diversification, AgriEngineering, 5, 950–964. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering5020059
10. Jayathilake T, Gunathilake MB, Wimalasiri EM, Rathnayake U (2023) Wetland Water-Level Prediction in the Context of Machine Learning Techniques: Where Do We Stand? Environments, 10, 75. https://doi.org/10.3390/environments10050075  
11. Wimalasiri EM, Ariyachandra S, Jayawardhana A, Dharmasekara T, Jahanshiri E, Muttil N, Rathnayake U (2023) Process-Based Crop Models in Soil Research: A Bibliometric Analysis. Soil Systems, 7, 43. https://doi.org/10.3390/soilsystems7020043  
12. Wimalasiri EM, Mudiyanselage AUKMWW, Madhuwanthi PI, Ranasinghe P, Jahanshiri E (2023) Uncovering the potential and handicaps of non-drug hemp cultivation in South and Southeast Asia. Reviews in Agricultural Science, 11: 121–136. https://doi.org/10.7831/ras.11.0_121
13. Jahanshiri E, Azam-Ali S, Gregory PJ, Wimalasiri EM (2023) A Shortlisting Framework for Crop Diversification in the United Kingdom. Agriculture 13, 787. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture13040787
14. Wimalasiri EM, Ashfold MJ, Jahanshiri E, Walker S, Azam-Ali SN, Karunaratne AS (2023) Agro-climatic sensitivity analysis for sustainable crop diversification; the case of Proso Millet (Panicum miliaceum L.). PLoS ONE 18(3): e0283298. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0283298
15. Ariyachandra ADSP, Alwis GIS, Wimalasiri EM (2023) Phytoremediation Potential of Heavy Metals by Cyperus rotundus - A review. Reviews in Agricultural Science. 11:20-35. https://doi.org/10.7831/ras.11.0_20
16. Wimalasiri EM, Ashfold MJ, Walker S, Nissanka SP, Karunaratne AS (2023). Calibration and validation of APSIM millet model for Proso millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) accessions as a basis for crop diversification. Journal of Agricultural Sciences - Sri Lanka. 18(1): 55-75. http://doi.org/10.4038/jas.v18i1.10098
17. Palliyaguru C, Basnayake V, Makumbura RK, Gunathilake MB, Muttil N, Wimalasiri EM, Rathnayake U (2023). Evaluation of the impact of land use changes on soil erosion in the tropical Maha Oya River Basin, Sri Lanka. Land. 12, 107. https://doi.org/10.3390/land12010107
18. Karunaratne AS, Wimalasiri EM, Piyathilake U, Gunatilake SK, Muttil N, Rathnayake U (2022). Modelling Potential Soil Erosion and Sediment Delivery Risk in Plantations of Sri Lanka. Soil Systems. 6, 97. https://doi.org/10.3390/soilsystems6040097
19. Wimalasiri EM, Jahanshiri E, Perego A, Azam-Ali SN (2022). A Novel Crop Shortlisting Method for Sustainable Agricultural Diversification Across Italy. Agronomy. 17(2): 1636. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy12071636
20. Wimalasiri EM, Ampitiyawatta AD (2022). Markov chain probability models to describe bi-modal rainfall pattern in Sri Lanka. Journal of Agricultural Sciences Sri Lanka. 17(2): 319-332. http://doi.org/10.4038/jas.v17i2.9745
21. Wimalasiri EM, Ampitiyawatta AD, Dissanayake PK, Karunaratne AS (2022) Impact of climate change adaptation on paddy yield in dry zone Sri Lanka: A case study using agricultural production systems simulator (APSIM) model. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science. 1016: 012036. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1016/1/012036
22. Suhairi TASTM, Wimalasiri EM, Jahanshiri E (2022) Paving the way for more accurate earth system modelling in Malaysia. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science. 1016: 012031. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1016/1/012031
23. Ampitiyawatta AD, Nilmalgoda EPRHHW, Wimalasiri EM (2022) A Gaussian model approach to determine the commencement, termination and length of the major growing season over the dry zone of Sri Lanka. Theoretical and Applied Climatology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00704-022-03964-2
24. Wimalasiri EM, Jahanshiri E, Suhairi TASTM, Kuruppuarachchi N, Chimonyo V, Azam-Ali SN, Gregory PJ (2022) Datasets for the development of hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) as a crop for the future in tropical environments (Malaysia). Data in Brief. 40C. 107807. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2022.107807
25. Jahanshiri E, Goh EV, Wimalasiri EM, Azam-Ali SN, Mayes S, Syaherah TASTM, Mohd Nizar MN, Sinin SS. (2022). The Potential of Bambara Groundnut; an Analysis for the People’s Republic of China. Food and Energy Security. 00:e358. https://doi.org/10.1002/fes3.358
26. Ranasinghe T, Gunawardena G, Wimalasiri EM, Rathnayake U. (2022) Relationships between rainfall and paddy harvest using artificial neural network (ANN) approach: case studies from North-western and North-central provinces, Sri Lanka. Journal of Agricultural Sciences Sri Lanka. 17(1): 44-59. http://doi.org/10.4038/jas.v17i1.9610
27. Ruhunuge IJA, Wijeratne AW, Wimalasiri EM. (2021) Growth and yield response of chilli (Capsicum annum L) for the combined organic and inorganic fertilizer application. Journal of Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences. 1(1): 18-23
28. Wimalasiri EM, Jahanshiri E, Chimonyo V, Kuruppuarachchi N, Suhairi TASTM., Azam-Ali SN, Gregory PJ. (2021) A Framework for the Development of Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) as a Crop for the Future in Tropical Environments. Industrial Crops and Products. 172: 113999 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2021.113999
29. Wimalasiri EM, Jahanshiri E, Chimonyo V, Azam-Ali SN, Gregory PJ (2021) Crop model ideotyping for agricultural diversification. MethodsX. 8: 101420 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mex.2021.101420
30. Mohd Nizar NM, Jahanshiri E, Mohd Sinin SS, Wimalasiri EM, Suhairi TASTM, Gregory PJ, Azam-Ali SN (2021) Open data to support agricultural diversification (version October 2020), Data in Brief 35:106781 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2021.106781
31. Mohd Nizar NM, Jahanshiri E, Tharmandram AS, Salama A, Mohd Sinin SS, Abdullah NJ, Zolkepli H, Wimalasiri EM, Suhairi TASTM, Hussin H, Gregory PJ, Azam-Ali SN (2021) Underutilised Crops Database for Supporting Agricultural Diversification, Computers and Electronics in Agriculture 180:105920. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2020.105920
32. Wimalasiri EM, Jahanshiri E, Suhairi TASTM, Udayangani H, Mapa RB, Karunaratne AS, Vidhanarachchi LP, Azam-Ali SN (2020) Basic soil data requirements for process-based crop models as a basis for crop diversification. Sustainability 12:7781. https://doi.org/10.3390/su12187781
33. Wimalasiri EM, Jahanshiri E, Suhairi TASTM, Mapa RB, Karunaratne AS, Vidhanarachchi LP, Udayangani H, Nizar NMM, Azam-Ali SN (2020) The first version of nation-wide open 3D soil database for Sri Lanka. Data in Brief 30:106342. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2020.106342
34. Chimonyo VG, Wimalasiri EM, Kunz R, Modi A, Mabhaudhi T (2020) Optimizing traditional cropping systems under climate change: a case of maize landraces and bambara groundnut. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems 4:562568. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2020.562568
35. Perera KHK, Udeshani WAC, Piyathilake IDUH, Wimalasiri GEM, Kadupitiya, Udayakumara EPN, Gunatilake SK (2020) Assessing soil quality and soil erosion hazards in the Moneragala district, Sri Lanka, SN Applied Sciences (2020)2:2175, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-020-03926-1
36. Jahanshiri E, Mohd Nizar NM, Suhairi TASTM, Gregory PJ, Salama A, Wimalasiri EM, Azam-Ali SN (2020) A land evaluation framework for agricultural diversification. Sustainability 12(8):3110. https://doi.org/10.3390/su12083110
37. Suhairi TASTM, Sinin SSM, Wimalasiri EM, Mohd Nizar NM, Tharmandran AS, Jahanshiri E (2020) Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) imagery in phenotyping of bambara groundnut. Journal of Agricultural Sciences 12(6):12–22. https://doi.org/10.5539/jas.v12n6p12
38. Wimalasiri GEM, Ashfold MJ, Walker S, Nissanka SP, Karunaratne AS (2017) The relationship between rainfall characteristics and Proso millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) cultivation in Low Country Dry Zone, Sri Lanka. Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension 20(1&2):32–44. https://doi.org/10.4038/tare.v20i1-2.5372

1. Dissanayake PK, Dharmasena PWSN, Wimalasiri GEM (2018) Diversity of Antioxidant Properties among Madan (Syzygium cumini) Trees in Belihuloya Region, Sri Lanka: Potential for Improvement for Community Use. Jubilee International Scientific Conference "Bulgaria of Regions", Socio-economic zoning - traditions, contemporary state and problems, University of Agribusiness and Rural Development. 19-21 October 2018, Plovdiv, Bulgaria. p 255–266. http://science.uard.bg/index.php/regions/article/view/465

2. Wimalasiri GEM, Ranasinghe P, Gunaratne DMA, Arachchi LPV (2016) Antioxidant and anti‐diabetic properties of Caryota urens (Kithul) flour. Procedia Food Science 6:181–185. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.profoo.2016.02.044

1. Tharindi PWM, Bandara PKGSS, Madhushani KNP, Karunarathne PMAS, Wimalasiri GEM (2024) Molecular Diversity Analysis of Selected Sri Lankan Proso Millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) Germplasm Using Microsatellite Markers. 5^th International Conference of Agricultural Sciences (AgInsight 2024). 11 September 2024. Belihuloya, Sri Lanka. p. 12
2. Dharmakeerthi HS, Weerawardena TE, Wimalasiri GEM (2024) Study of Soil Fertility Levels and Mycorrhizal Associations in Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) Cultivations in Matale and Kandy Districts. 5^th International Conference of Agricultural Sciences (AgInsight 2024). 11 September 2024. Belihuloya, Sri Lanka. p. 28
3. Kirubashini S, Kodikara KMS, Wimalasiri GEM (2024) Mineralizable (Available) Nitrogen Contents in Vegetable Growing Soils in Badulla District, Sri Lanka. 5^th International Conference of Agricultural Sciences (AgInsight 2024). 11 September 2024. Belihuloya, Sri Lanka. p. 30
4. Wijeratne AW, Esham M, Ruhunuge IJA, Wimalasiri EM, Fernando SP (2024) Water Smart Climate Change Strategies are the Need of the Hour: A Policy Brief. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Symposium and Exposition (iPURSE) 2024. 29-30 August 2024, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. p. 251
5. Wijethunga IB, Wimalasiri EM, Udayakumara EPN, Karunaratne AS (2024) Assessment of soil erosion and carbon stock in tropical agricultural soils: A case study in Sri Lanka. Futures of Natural Resources. 24^th Futures Conference. University of Turku. 13-14 June 2024. Turku, Finland. p.41
6. Karunaratne AS, Lizumi T, Wimalasiri EM (2024) Assessment of yield losses of rice in Sri Lanka due to historical and future global warming using three crop models: DSSAT, APSIM, CYGMA. Futures of Natural Resources. 24th Futures Conference. University of Turku. 13-14 June 2024. Turku, Finland. p.62
7. Sajindra H, Abekoon T, Wimalasiri EM, Mehta D, Rathnayake U (2023) Utilizing Climatic Data to Forecast Groundnut Yield with Artificial Neural Network in Sri Lanka. International Research Conference of Sri Lanka Technology Campus. 14-15 December 2023. Colombo, Sri Lanka. p. 82
8. Esham M, Wimalasiri EM, Senevirathne MMSC, Karunaratne AS, Rosairo HSR, De Silva DAM, Korkeakoski M, Haapasaari O (2023) Climate Change Education: A Bibliometric Analysis. Research Day – University of Central Lancashire. 8 September 2023. Preston, United Kingdom. p. 13
9. Sirishantha GMAD, Wimalasiri EM, Jahanshiri E, Kuruppuarachchi N, Chimonyo VGP (2023) Land Suitability Assessment for Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) Cultivation in Sri Lanka. Undergraduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences (AgSURS 2023). 11 May 2023. Belihuloya, Sri Lanka. p.  65
10. Pinsara WPS, Karunaratne AS, Wimalasiri EM (2023) Assessing Soil Erosion and Carbon Storage in Agricultural Soils: A Case Study in Ceylon Orchard Agro (Pvt) Ltd. Undergraduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences (AgSURS 2023). 11 May 2023. Belihuloya, Sri Lanka. p. 67
11. Wimalasiri UGNU, Wimalasiri EM (2023) Comparison of the Impact of Pedotransfer Functions on Simulated Crop Yield: A Case Study with Agricultural Production Systems Simulator. Undergraduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences (AgSURS 2023). 11 May 2023. Belihuloya, Sri Lanka. p. 70
12. Nedimala NMRH, Karunaratne, Wimalasiri EM (2022) Assessing Soil Erosion and Carbon Storage in Agricultural Soils: A Case Study in the Farm of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Undergraduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences (AgSURS 2022). 4 August 2022. Belihuloya, Sri Lanka. p.  13
13. Jayathilaka IDDN, Ranasinghe P, Wimalasiri EM, Vidhana Arachchi LP (2022) A Primary Model for Estimating Biomass and Carbon Accumulation in Kithul (Caryota Urens L.). Undergraduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences (AgSURS 2022). 4 August 2022. Belihuloya, Sri Lanka. p.  14
14. Pramodya WAM, Wimalasiri EM, Karunaratne AS (2022) Simulation of Potential Oil Palm Production in Sri Lanka Using Agricultural Production Systems Simulator (APSIM) Model. Undergraduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences (AgSURS 2022). 4 August 2022. Belihuloya, Sri Lanka. p.  15
15. Wijethunga IB, Karunaratne, Wimalasiri EM, Gunathilake SK (2022) Model-Based Assessment of Soil Erosion and Carbon Stock in Agricultural Soils: A Case Study in a Plantation Land in Deraniyagala Area. Undergraduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences (AgSURS 2022). 4 August 2022. Belihuloya, Sri Lanka. p.  16
16. Gunarathne MG, Kumara JBDAP, Wimalasiri EM, Amarasinghe R, Jha PK (2022) Performance Evaluation of A Simple Model By Inter-Comparison With Two Detailed Crop Models. Undergraduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences (AgSURS 2022). 4 August 2022. Belihuloya, Sri Lanka. p.  17
17. Thathsarani SPK, Wimalasiri EM, Jahanshiri E, Karunaratne AS (2022) Strengthening the Nation-wide Open 3D Soil Database of Sri Lanka Using Data Mining. Undergraduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences (AgSURS 2022). 4 August 2022. Belihuloya, Sri Lanka. p.  20
18. Wickramasinghe I, Wimalasiri EM, Karunaratne AS, Karandana C (2022) Analysis of Soil Physicochemical Properties and Development of a Database for Farm of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka Undergraduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences (AgSURS 2022). 4 August 2022. Belihuloya, Sri Lanka. p.  21
19. Devinda GDS, Kaushalya KC, Ampitiyawatta AD, Wimalasiri EM, Kumara JBDAP (2022) Analysis of extreme climate events in Sri Lanka from 1981-2019: Case study in wet, intermediate and dry zone. 4^th International Conference of Agricultural Sciences. 26-27 January 2022. Belihuloya, Sri Lanka. p. 68-71
20. Nedimala NMRH, Wickramasinghe MRIK, Wimalasiri EM, Ampitiyawatta AD, Karunaratne AS (2022) Impact of climate change on paddy yield: Case studies in Mahailluppallama and Batalagoda, Sri Lanka. 4^th International Conference of Agricultural Sciences. 26-27 January 2022. Belihuloya, Sri Lanka. p. 291-294.
21. Ruhunuge IJA, Malhaka MKI, Kirthisinghe JP, Wimalasiri EM (2021) Animal-based Organic Substrate for Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) Cultivation in Sri Lanka. International Symposium of Rajarata University. 21-22 December 2021. Mihintale, Sri Lanka. p. 11
22. Kaushalya KC, Ampitiyawatta AD, Wimalasiri EM, Kumara JBDAP (2021) Suitability of Reanalyzed Precipitation Data as an Alternative Source for Missing Data: A Case Study in Dry Zone, Sri Lanka. 11th Annual Research Session of the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 21 December 2021. Belihuloya, Sri Lanka. p.14
23. Ruhunuge IJA, Weligamage AN, Wijeratne AW, Wimalasiri EM, Perera KPJC. (2021) Herbage Yield and Nutritional Potential of Three Fodder Grass in Low Country Wet Zone Sri Lanka: A Preliminary Study. Peradeniya University International Research Sessions (iPURSE) 2021. University of Peradeniya. 11-12 November 2021. Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. p. 193.
24. Ruhunuge IJA, Wijeratne AW, Weerasinghe KKS, Sandaruwan RPA, Wimalasiri EM (2021) Performance of chilli, Capsicum Annum L. under different foliar treatments. Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress 2021. University of Peradeniya. 31 October 2021. Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, p 92.
25. Kaushalya KC, Devinda SD, Ampitiyawatta AD, Wimalasiri EM, Kumara JBDAP (2021) Analysis of extreme climate events during 1981-2019 across Sri Lanka. International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment-2021. University of Ruhuna. 7 May 2021. Matara, Sri Lanka, p 5.
26. Kaushalya KC, Ampitiawatta AD, Kumara JBDAP, Wimalasiri EM, Nilmalgoda EPRHHW (2020) Changes of temperature and precipitation extremes in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka during 1981 – 2019. 10^th Annual Research Session of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 16 December 2020. Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, p 49.
27. Ruhunuge IJA, Malhara MKI, Mallawa arachchi MARN, Wijeratne AW, Wimalasiri GEM, Senavirathna THMCB (2020) Effects of different seed treatments on germination of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.). 1^st National Symposium on Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences, University of Colombo Institute for Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences. 15 December 2020. Colombo, Sri Lanka, p 16.
28. Nilmalgoda EPRHHW, Wimalasiri GEM, Ampitiyawatta AD, Kumara JBDAP (2020) Trend in Occurrences of Extreme Temperature Events of Anuradhapura District in Sri Lanka. International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment, University of Ruhuna. 17 January 2020, Kamburupitiya, Sri Lanka, p 45.
29. Wimalasiri GEM, Udeshani WAC, Karunaratne AS, Gunathilake SK (2019) Assessing rice yield for future climate in Moneragala district, Sri Lanka. 7^th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 14–15 November 2019, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka. p 175.
30. Ampitiyawatta AD, Wimalasiri GEM, Nilmalgoda EPRHHW, Kumara JBDAP (2019) Use of RClimDex to assess temperature extremes: A case study in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. 7^th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 14–15 November 2019, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka. p 128.
31. Ruhunuge IJA, Wijeratne AW, Wimalasiri GEM (2019) The effect of crop residues mulches on yield of Beeralu radish (Raphanus sativus L.). 7^th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 14–15 November 2019, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka. p 183.
32. Nissanka SP, Wimalasiri GEM, Mattson E, Ostwald M (2019) Carbon sequestration and crediting potential of tropical homegardens, as a multi-functional land use system in Sri Lanka. Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation Asia Pacific Conference. 10–13 September. MAS Athena, Thulhiriya, Sri Lanka. p 197–198
33. Udeshani WAC, Dissanayae HMKP, Wimalasiri GEM, Gunathilake SV, Gunathilake SK (2018) Application of water quality index for ground water quality assessment in CKDu area in Sri Lanka. Research Congress. Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya. 9–10 November 2018, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. p 58-59.
34. Ampitiyawatta AD, Wimalasiri GEM (2018) A protocol to determine interannual variation of Northeast monsoon (Maha rainfalls): A case study in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment, University of Ruhuna. 17 January 2018, Colombo, Sri Lanka, p 58–59.
35. Madushan KAS, Liyanage T, Kumara JBDAP, Wimalasiri GEM, Liyanage J (2018) Effect of incorporated bark powder of Cinnamomum zeylanicum on phytochemical properties of Caryota urens jaggery. Proceedings of the undergraduate research, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. xxx date, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, p 10–11.
36. Wimalasiri EM, Ashfold MJ, Walker S, Nissanka SP, Karunaratne AS (2017) On-farm spatial variability of Proso millet cultivation in Moneragala and Hambanthota districts of Sri Lanka. 6^th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 3–5 May 2017, Kandy, Sri Lanka, p 127.
37. Ranasinghe P, Dissanayake PK, Wimalasiri EM, Elamaldeniya LMPR, Wekumbura WGC (2017) Evaluation of Antioxidant Properties of six underutilised edible wild fruits in Sri Lanka. 6^th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 3–5 May 2017, Kandy, Sri Lanka, p 47.
38. Wimalasiri GEM, Ashfold MJ, Walker S, Karunaratne AS (2016) Rainfall trends over Proso millet growing regions in Sri Lanka. 3^rd International Conference of Agricultural Science, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 8–9 December 2016 Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, p 57–59.
39. Wimalasiri GEM, Ranasinghe P, Gunaratne DMA, Vidhana Arachchi LP (2014) Antioxidant and anti-diabetic properties of Kithul (Caryota urens) flour. ARS 2014: Fourth Annual Research Session of the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, p 26
40. Wimalasiri GEM, Ranasinghe P and Vidhana Arachchi LP (2014) Antioxidant Properties of Caryota urens L. (Kithul) Flour. SLAYS, The 2^nd International Symposium - Sri Lanka Association of Young Scientists, Hanthana, Sri Lanka, p 46.

1. Karunaratne AS, Mayes S, Wimalasiri EM (2015) Botany. In: Karunaratne AS (ed) Proso millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) – Agronomy, Botany, Ecophysiology and Nutrition. Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 70140, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, p 12–31.

2. Karunaratne AS, Wimalasiri EM (2015) Nutrition and Food Products. In: Karunaratne AS (ed) Proso millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) – Agronomy, Botany, Ecophysiology and Nutrition. Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 70140, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, p 64–74.

3. Karunaratne AS, Wimalasiri EM (2015) Future Prospectus. In: Karunaratne AS (ed) Proso millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) – Agronomy, Botany, Ecophysiology and Nutrition. Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 70140, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, p 75–78.

• Best Researcher of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka for the year 2024
• Best Young Researcher of the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka for the year 2023
• Gold medal for Top-Tier (Q1) Journal Publication for the year 2023
• Best Academic Portfolio – Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka – Certificate Course in Teaching in Higher Education (CCTHE) 2023
• Best Young Researcher of the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka for the year 2022
• Best Researcher of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka for the year 2021

• Head - Department of Export Agriculture, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (from October 2024 to date)

• Deputy Senior Student Counsellor - Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (from October 2024 to date)

• Chair - 9^th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (ICSUSL 2023), held from 6^th to 8^th December at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), and Monarch Imperial, Colombo, Sri Lanka

• Secretary - 4th International Conference of Agricultural Sciences, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (AgInsight 2022), held on 26^th and 27^th January 2022 at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

Agro-meteorology and Applied Hydrology (EA11022)

Introduction to Soil Science and Plant Nutrition (EA12023)

Crop and Cropping System Modelling (EA31113)

Climate Change and Climate Modelling (EA32122)

Land Evaluation (EA 41083)

Other publications - databases 

1. Wimalasiri EM, Jahanshiri E, Suhairi TASTM, Mapa RB, Karunaratne AS,  Vidhana Arachchi L, Udayangani H, Azam-Ali SN (2020) Nation-wide open soil property maps of up to 100 cm depth for Sri Lanka. Mendeley Data V2, http://dx.doi.org/10.17632/5sc7njfcyn.2

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