Director

Dr. F. Sumaiya Idroos, the Director of the Centre for Water Quality and Algae Research at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, is a distinguished academic and researcher with a robust background in Zoology. Holding a B.Sc. and Ph.D. from the same institution, her research interests primarily focus on biodegradation and microbial ecology. Dr. Idroos has contributed significantly to academia and administration, serving as the Coordinator for the M.Sc. program on Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and as the Secretary of the Department of Zoology. Her commitment to education is further highlighted by her role as the Lecturer-in-Charge for the industrial training program and her tenure as an Academic Counselor.

In addition to her academic roles, Dr. Idroos has garnered recognition for her outstanding contributions to various international conferences, earning accolades such as the Award for Best Oral Presentation and Outstanding Paper. As a testament to her global engagement, she has served as a foreign delegate for the Modern College of Arts, Science, and Commerce in Pune, India, and currently holds a position on the editorial board of the International Journal for Multidisciplinary Innovation and Research Analysis.

Her leadership and commitment to environmental research are evident in her directorial role at the Centre for Water Quality and Algae Research since 2023. Dr. Idroos continues to make strides in research, currently overseeing a project on exploiting natural soil microbes as a biofertilizer to enhance soil fertility. With a track record of excellence in research, teaching, and administration, Dr. F. Sumaiya Idroos is poised to guide the Center for Water Quality and Algae Research towards further advancements in the realms of biology, water quality, and environmental management.

Dr. F. Sumaiya Idroos

Director of Centre for Water Quality and Algae Research
B.Sc. , Ph.D. (USJ)
Senior Lecturer
sumaiyaidroos@sci.sjp.ac.lk

RESEARCH INTERESTS: BIODEGRADATION, MICROBIAL ECOLOGY

Qualifications

  • B. Sc. (Special) degree in Zoology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
  • Ph. D., University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2020 – Current    – Senior lecturer, Department of Zoology, USJ

2014-2020  – Lecturer (Probationary), Department of Zoology, USJ

2011-2014  – Visiting lecturer (Biology), Lyceum Teachers academy, Nugegoda

2010-2011  – Demonstrator, Department of Zoology, USJ

ACADEMIC/ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

  • 2016- Current – Lecturer -in charge, Industrial training program offered by the department of Zoology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
  • 2023-Current – Director, Centre for Water Quality and Algae Research, Department of Zoology. University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
  • 2025 – Current – Senior treasurer, Aquatic Students Association, Department of Zoology. University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
  • 2019-2024—Coordinator, M.Sc program on Fisheries and Aquatic resources offered by the Department of Zoology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
  • 2019-2023 – Secretary, Department of Zoology. University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
  • 2022-2023 – Academic advisor, Department of Zoology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
  • 2022-2023 – Serving as a foreign delegate for the Modern College of Arts, Science, and Commerce of Pune, India.
  • 2022-Current – Serving as a member of the editorial board of the International Journal for Multidisciplinary Innovation and Research Analysis

RESEARCH GRANTS

  • 2017 – Bioelectricity generation potential of Microbial fuel cells ASP/01/RE/SCI/2017/21 (Completed)
  • 2022 – Exploiting natural soil microbes as a bio fertilizer to enhance soil fertility: A sustainable agricultural approach ASP/01/RE/SCI/2022/36 ( Completed )
  • 2024 – Prevalence and Quantitative Analysis of Some Selected Antibiotics, Antibiotic Residues, Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria, and Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Surface and Ground Water, River Sediment, and Biological Samples in the Kelani River Basin, Sri Lanka. RC/URG/SCI/2024/34 (Ongoing)
  • 2026 – Integrated biovalorization of food waste for producing bioethanol, mycoprotein, pigments and biogas: Bio-waste for a green circular economy RG/2025/BS/04 (Ongoing)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • Member – Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science
  • Member- Sri Lanka Society of Microbiology
  • Member-Sri Lanka Academy of Young Scientists

PATENTS

  • Zeolite combined biochar-based magnetized sponge aerogel using aquatic invasive plants to treat oil contaminated water – LK/P/ 22478 (Priyadarshani UGP, PM Manage, FS Idroos)
  • A product (bacterial sachet packet), to enhance the composting rate of organic solid waste and reduce the odor emission: COMPOBOOST – 23307 (P.A.K.C. Wijerathna, P.M. Manage, F.S. Idroos and K.P.P. Udayagee) – Filled.
  • Biofertilizer-Inoculated Pellet with Optimized Microbial Consortia for Enhanced Plant K.M.P.I. Jayethilake, P.M., Manage, F.S. Idroos—Filled.
  • Sustainable fruit waste-based fungal growth media formulation for enhanced biomass production from Aspergillus niger (N.T. Liyanaarachchi, M.P. Manage, and F.S. Idroos) – Filled.

TRAINING PROGRAMS

  • Completed two days training on Cyanotoxin tool box, conducted by the Robert Gordon University, UK and the Center for Water quality and Algae research, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
  • Completed the Certificate course in Teaching for Higher Education, 2015.
  • Completed a training course on cell culture and cell culture techniques conducted by the Institute of Biochemistry Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, 2026.
  • Completed the International training course on Laboratory animal sciences conducted by the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, 2015.

NATIONAL CONTRIBUTION

Served as a member of the organizing committee of National water day organized the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2015.

Conducted a guest lecture on “Use of Biofertilizer” for the farming community of North central province organized by the Climate Smart Irrigated Agriculture Project (CSIAP) Sri Lanka, 2025.

Conducted an awareness session on “Water services and pollution management strategies” for school children of southern province organized by the Nature Wilpaththu program , 2025.

POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION

  • KLWT Maduka – MSc in Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management-completed with a merit on June 2020
  • NVSR Silverring- MSc in Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management-completed on July 2022
  • Gayani Ayoma- MSc in Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management-completed on July 2023
  • Kasun Wijerthane – PhD in Zoology, completed on November 2024
  • Pramod Jayathilake – MPhil in Zoology-Completed on 2024
  • Meddage AKMMK – PhD in Zoology- Ongoing
  • Rasna Naleer – PhD in Zoology- Ongoing

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS AND SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATION

Full papers

  1. Idroos, F.S. and P.M.Manage (2012) Aquatic Life Health Quality Assessment of the Bolgoda Canal and Waga Stream with respect to Selected Physico-chemical Parameters and Bioindicators. Journal of Tropical Forestry and Environment Vol. 2, No. 01 (2012)13-26.
  2. Idroos, F.S., Hettiarachchi, I.U., Manage, P.M. (2014) Optimization of a standard Method for enumeration of total cell counts of colonial Microcystis aeroginosa in environmental samples from Boralasgamuwa lake, Vidyodaya Journal , Vol 18: 45-54.
  3. Idroos, F.S., Manage, P.M. (2014). Evaluation of antibiotic degrdation feasibility of Bacillus cereus and Rahnella aquatilis strains , Journal of Environment and Natural Resources, Thailand. 188-193.
  4. Idroos, F.S Manage. P.M., B.G.DN.K.De Silva and Laleen Karunanayake (2015) Development of a laboratory scale sand filter with Microcystin-LR degrading Bacillus cereus, Proceeding of 11th International Academic Conference on Development in Science and Technology (IACDST-2015). 5-8.
  5. Idroos, F.S., B.G.D.N.K. De Silva ., Manage, P.M.(2017) Removal of Microcystin analogues by Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, J.National Science Foundation, 45(2): 91-99.
  6. Idroos, F.S and Pathmalal M. Manage (2017) Removal of Microcystin-LR using cellular extracts of Bacillus cereus. KDU Journal of Multidisciplinaire Studies (KJMS), Vol 1 (1), 5-9.
  7. Idroos, F.S,. and Manage, P.M.( 2018) Biodegradation of Microcystins by Bacillus cereus and Rahnella aquatilis isolated from freshwater bodies. Asian Journal of Microbiology , Biotechnology and Environmental sciences, 20 (3), 24-32.
  8. Wijesinghe, H., Idroos, F.S and Manage, P.M. (2018) Heavy metal contamination of edible fish species from North central province of Sri Lanka .Sri Lanka journal of Aquatic sciences, 23 (1). 95-104.
  9. Gunasekara N.D., Idroos F.S. and Pathmalal M. Manage (2019) Microbial Degradation of Nitrate: Put Microbes to Work, Environment and Natural Resources Journal; 17(2), 30-40.
  10. Amarakoon,P., Idroos, F.S and Manage, P.M. (2021) Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Degrading Bacteria from Effluent Water from Weras River Park, Sri Lanka. Environment and Natural resources journal, (19)1,84-94.
  11. Ashanka, P.H., Prasasthi, M.A.A., Ratnayake, R.R.P.N., Pathmalal, M.M. and Idroos, F.S., 2022. Development of a cost-effective activated carbon incorporated sand gravel filter for rainwater treatment. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 9(2), pp.34-43.
  12. Wijerathna, P. A. K. C., Udayagee, K. P. P., Idroos, F. S., & Manage, P. M. (2023). Waste biomass valorization and its application in the environment. In Sustainable Valorization of Agriculture & Food Waste Biomass: Application in Bioenergy & Useful Chemicals (pp. 1-28). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.
  13. Wijerathne, R. S., Manage, P. M., & Idroos, F. S. (2022). Poly-β-hydroxybutyrate (PHB) production potential of naturally existing cyanobacterial blooms. Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, 50(4).
  14. Imanthi, K. P. A., Idroos, F. S., & Pathmalal, M. M. (2023). Biotechnological performance of a cyanobacteria based microbial fuel cell. Songklanakarin Journal of Science & Technology, 45(4).
  15. Jayathilake, K. M. P. I., Manage, P. M., & Idroos, F. S. (2024). Development of water lettuce (Pistia spp.) based biochar filter for the treatment of industrial wastewater: a green approach. Current Science (00113891), 127(10).
  16. Wijerathna, P. A. K. C., Udayagee, K. P. P., Idroos, F. S., & Manage, P. M. (2024). Novel Bacterial Consortium for Mitigation of Odor and Enhance Compost Maturation Rate of Municipal Solid Waste: A Step Toward a Greener Economy. Nature Environment & Pollution Technology, 23(3).
  17. Loganathan, T., Yasodara, L. G., Manage, P., & Idroos, F. S. (2024). Swordtail (Xiphophorous helleri) growth promoting activity and antibacterial property of pineapple (Ananas comosus) peel oil. Israeli Journal of Aquaculture-Bamidgeh, 76(3), 117-125.
  18. Jayathilake, K. M. P. I., Manage, P. M., & Idroos, F. S. (2024). Invasive Aquatic Plants as Potential Sustainable Feedstocks for Biochar Production and as an Innovative Approach for Wastewater Treatment. Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, 23(2), 991-1005.
  19. Wijerathna, P. A. K. C., Idroos, F. S., & Manage, P. M. (2024). A review of the green approach to the treatment of solid waste leachate. International Journal of Environment and Waste Management, 35(2), 198-220.
  20. Wijerathna, P. A. K. C., Udayagee, K. P. P., Idroos, F. S., & Manage, P. M. (2024). Formulation of Novel Microbial Consortia for Rapid Composting of Biodegradable Municipal Solid Waste: An Approach in the Circular Economy: 10.32526/ennrj/22/20230270. Environment and Natural Resources Journal, 22(3), 283-300.
  21. Jayathilake, P., Manage, P., & Idroos, F. (2025). SYNERGISTIC EFFECT OF Bacillus spp. AND Aspergillus spp. AS BIOFERTILIZERS SPRAY ON NUTRIENT UPTAKE AND GROWTH ENHANCEMENT IN LETTUCE (Lactuca sativa) AND RADISH (Raphanus sativus): IMPACT OF BIOFERTILIZER ON SOIL FERTILITY AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE. Journal of microbiology, biotechnology and food sciences, e12404-e12404
  22. Jayathilake, K. M. P. I., Manage, P. M., & Idroos, F. S. (2025). Isolation and Characterization of Phosphate-Solubilizing Bacteria from Compost and Open Dump Sites: Implications for Plant Growth. Nature Environment & Pollution Technology, 24(3).
  23. Kumara, M.A.K.M.M., Liyanage, G.Y., Idroos, F.S., Sewmi, J.A.G.V., Liu, W., Yin, S., Goonetilleke, R., Bandara, R., Diyawaththege, L. and Manage, P.M., 2026. Occurrence and spatial distribution of Antibiotic-Resistant bacteria and antibiotic resistance genes in surface and groundwater of the Kelani River Basin, Sri Lanka. Current Microbiology, 83(7), p.396.
  24. Meddage, A.K.M.M.K., Liyanage, G.Y., Idroos, F.S., Liu, W., Yin, S., Goonetilleke, R., Bandara, R., Diyawaththege, L. and Manage, P.M., 2026. A Geographic Information System-Based Framework for Discriminating Point and Nonpoint Source Pollution in Data-Limited River Basins: A Case Study from Sri Lanka’s Kelani River. Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management, p.vjag045.
  25. Jayathilake, P., Manage, P. and Idroos, F., 2026. Synergistic effect of Bacillus spp. and Aspergillus spp. as biofertilizers spray on nutrient uptake and growth enhancement in lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and radish (Raphanus sativus): impact of biofertilizer on soil fertility and sustainable agriculture. Journal of microbiology, biotechnology and food sciences, 15(4), pp.e12404-e12404.

Book chapter

  1. Idroos, F. S., Manage, P. M., & Kulasooriya, S. A. (2023). Molecular Identification of the Cyclic Peptide Hepatotoxins in Cyanobacteria. In Protocols for Cyanobacteria Sampling and Detection of Cyanotoxin (pp. 435-442). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.
  2. Wijerathna, P. A. K. C., Ekanayake, M. S., Idroos, F. S., & Manage, P. M. (2023). Biological Wastewater Treatment Technology. Microbial Technologies and Their Applications, Nova science Publishers.
  3. Idroos, F. S., Wijerathna, P. A. K. C., Abeysiri, H. A. S. N., & Manage, P. M. (2023). Nitrite, Nitrate, Ammonia and Phosphate Pollution and Their Remediation. In Microbial Technologies and Their Applications. Nova science Publishers.
  4. Imanthi, K.P.A., Madusanka, D.A.T., Pathmalal, M.M. and Idroos, F.S., 2023. Emerging trends of cyanobacteria-based microbial fuel cells as an alternative energy source. Development in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes, pp.99-119.
  5. Wijerathna, P.A.K.C., Udayagee, K.P.P., Idroos, F.S. and Manage, P.M., 2023. Waste biomass valorization and its application in the environment. In Sustainable Valorization of Agriculture & Food Waste Biomass: Application in Bioenergy & Useful Chemicals (pp. 1-28). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore

Abstracts

  1. Idroos, F.S and Manage, P.M.(2010) Preliminary study on effect of some physic-chemical parameters on bioindicators of Bolgoda canal and Waga stream, Proceedings of the fifteenth forestry and environmental science symposium,:pp 61
  2. Manage, P.M., Idroos, F.S (2012) Contamination status of Microcystin-LR and their destruction by microbes, Proceedings of the first national symposium on the potential health and environmental impacts of exposure to hazardous natural and man-made chemicals and their proper management, pp:69-72
  3. Hettiarachchi, I.U., Idroos, F.S., Manage, P.M. (2014) Contamination Status of Algae Toxins Microcystins in Some Selected Water Bodies in Sri Lanka Recent Developments, forestry and environmental symposium, 3:pp 49
  4. Idroos, F.S., Welgamage A., Manage P.M., Edwards C. and Lawton L.(2014) Development of an Efficient Extraction Method to Quantify Microcystin–LR from Natural Microcystis Bloom Samples from the Colombo Lake, Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the eighteenth forestry and environmental symposium,3:pp 50
  5. Idroos, F.S.,Hettiarachchi, I.U., Manage, P.M, (2014) Seasonal variation of Microcystin –LR with respect to some physico-chemical parameters in the Beira lake waters, Proceedings of 1stInternational conference on Multidisciplinary approaches, pp.149.
  6. Idroos, F.S., Manage, P.M., De Silva, B.G.D.N.K, (2014) Bacteria as a remediation tool for health hazardous peptides, Proceddings of the 2nd annual South asia biodiversity conference, pp.41
  7. Idroos, F.S., Manage, P.M.(2014). Evaluation of antibiotic degrdation feasibility of Bacillus cereus and Rahnella aquatilis strains, Proceedings of the 1stEnvironemnt and natural resources International conference, Thailand , pp-29.
  8. Idroos, F.S., Manage, P.M and B.G.D.N.K.De Silva. (2015) Optimization of Microcystin-LR degradation rates of isolated fresh water bacterial strains, Proceedings of 4th International symposium on water quality and human health, PGIS University of Peradeniya, pp 36.
  9. Idroos, F.S., Manage, P.M and B.G.D.N.K.De Silva. (2015) Role of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia in the degradation of antibiotics and hydrocarbons, Proceedings of 2nd International conference on Multidisciplinary approaches, pp.232.
  10. Idroos, F.S and Manage, P.M. (2015) Toxin producing cyanobacteria in Labugama, Kalatuwawa drinking water reservoirs , Proceedings of twentieth International Forestry symposium, pp-55.
  11. Idroos, F.S and Manage. P.M. (2016) Elucidation of Microcystin-LR Degrading Mechanism of Bacillus cereus, 21st International Forestry and Environment Symposium Proceeding. Pg 90.
  12. Idroos, F.S and Manage. P.M. (2016) Effect of Physico-chemical and Biological parameters on the occurrence of Microcystin-LR and their destruction by Microbes, Proceeding of the Challenges ahead-water quality and human health- 5th International Symposium. Post Graduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya. pg 42.
  13. Idroos, F.S and Manage, P.M. (2016) Removal of CI driect blue textile dye using coconut shell based and bamboo based granular activated carbon, Proceedings of 3rd International conference on multidisciplinary approaches ,pp 18.
  14. Idroos, F.S and Manage, P.M. (2016) Removal of Microcytin-LR using cellular extracts of Bacillus cereus, Proceedings of 2nd International conference on Environment and natural resources management , pp 10.
  15. De Silva, I.U., Idroos, F.S. Manage. P.M. (2017) Occurrence of MC-LR producing toxigenic cyanobacteria along with water quality parameters in Boralesgamuwa lake. Proceeding of the 4th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches. pg 34-35.
  16. Amarkoon, A.A., Idroos, F.S and Manage, P.M. (2018) Isolation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon degrading bacteria from effluent water. Proceedings American Society of Microbiology (2018). Pg. 224.
  17. G.L. Madusanka, F.S. Idroos and P.M Manage (2018) Treatment of leachate from Karadiyana dumping site using a laboratory scale microbial fuel cell, 6th International Symposium on Water Quality and Human Health: Challenges Ahead, pg 26.
  18. F.S.Idroos, N.Kottege and P.M.Manage (2018). Photocatalytic degradation of Microcystin-LR using nano structured rutile and Coir fibre. 3rd International Research symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Pg.153
  19. Imanthi, K.P.A., and Manage, P.M., 2019. Development of a Third Generation Biofuel Source Using Cyanobacteria and Landfill Leachate. Available at SSRN 3497325.
  20. Wijerathne R.S, Idroos, F.S. Pathmalal M.M.,2020. Evaluation of the potential of poly- β -hydroxybutyrate (PHB) production by the natural cyanobacterial blooms in Beira lake. Proceedings of the 7th International conference on Multidisciplinary approaches 7:1 (112).
  21. Maduka K.L.W.T, Idroos, F.S. Epasinghe E.D.M.,2022. Controlling Water Quality through a Biofloc Technology (BFT) in Aquaculture Production Systems. Proceedings of the 26th International forestry symposium 26:1 (50).
  22. Jayathilake K.M.P.I, Manage P.M., Idroos, F.S. 2022. Invasive Aquatic Plant based Biochar for the Treatment of Industrial Wastewater: An Innovative Green Approach. Proceedings of the 26th International forestry symposium 26:1 (51)
  23. Idroos, F. S., Thanushanthahi, L., & Manage, P. M. (2023). Swordtail (Xiphophorous helleri) Growth Promoting Activity and Proximity Analysis of Pineapple (Ananas comosus) Peel Oil Supplemented Feed. In Proceedings of International Forestry and Environment Symposium (Vol. 27).
  24. Jayathilake, K. M. P. I., Manage, P. M., & Idroos, F. S. (2024, February). Isolation of Phosphate Solubilizing Fungi from Soil and Their Application in Plant Growth Promotion. In Proceedings of International Forestry and Environment Symposium (Vol. 28).
  25. Ravishani, B. P. R., Jayathilake, K. M. P. I., Manage, P. M., & Idroos, F. S. (2024, February). Biochar Derived from Pond Apple (Annona glabra) as a Fertilizer to Enhance the Crop Yield: A Sustainable Approach. In Proceedings of International Forestry and Environment Symposium (Vol. 28).
  26. Wijerathna, P. A. K. C., Udayagee, K. P. P., Idroos, F. S., & Manage, P. M. (2024). Novel bacterial consortium for the reduction of composting odor emission and enhancing compost maturation rate in the municipal solid waste.
  27. Mudalige, B. W., Ireshika, S., Manage, P. M., & Idroos, F. S. (2025). Phosphate Solubilization and Plant Growth-Promoting Potential of Penicillium oxalicum (Bt9) in Eppawala Rock Phosphate-Enriched Compost.
  28. Jayathilake, K. M. P. I., Manage, P. M., & Idroos, F. S. (2024). Isolation of phosphate solubilizing bacteria from soil and its application in plant growth promotion: As a green approach.
  29. Darshani, U. G. N. P., Manage, P. M., & Idroos, F. S. (2024). Comparison of different aerogels derived from Eichhornia crassipes for efficient oil removal from water.
  30. Meddage, A. K. M. M. K., Liyanage, G. Y., Idroos, F. S., & Manage, P. M. (2024). Prevalence of antibiotic resistance in surface water, ground water and sediment in the transition zone of the Kelani River basin, Sri Lanka.
  31. Ginige, G.C.C., Manage, P.M. and Idroos, F.S., 2024. Development and characterization of biodegradable nanocomposite membrane using chitosan and green ZnO nanoparticles.
  32. Wijerathna, P. A. K. C., Udayagee, K. P. P., Idroos, F. S., & Manage, P. M. (2024). Quality index assessment for compost derived from municipal solid waste using novel bacterial consortia.
  33. Rasna, N. F., Jayathilake, K. M. P. I., Manage, P. M., & Idroos, F. S. (2024). Biovalorization of agro-food wastes for the production of melanin pigment via a submerged fermentation process using Aspergillus niger: as a sustainable approach.
  34. Jayathilake, K. M. P. I., Manage, P. M., & Idroos, F. S. (2024). Isolation and characterization of nitrogen-fixing bacteria from compost soil and their impact on nitrogen uptake and plant growth.
  35. Jayathilake, K. M. P. I., Manage, P. M., & Idroos, F. S. (2024). Isolation, characterization, and application of phosphate-solubilizing fungi as a biofertilizer for plant growth promotion.
  36. Wijerathna, P. A. K. C., Udayagee, K. P. P., Idroos, F. S., & Manage, P. M. (2025). Spectral characterization and Indexing methods for the quality assessment of municipal solid waste compost prepared using novel bacterial consortia.
  37. Idroos, F. S., Rasna, N. F., Jayathilake, K. M. P. I., & Manage, P. M. (2025, April). Sustainable Production of Fungal Pigments from Selected Agro-Food Wastes via Submerged Fermentation Process using Fusarium proliferatum Strain 08405: A Biovalorization Approach. In Proceedings of International Forestry and Environment Symposium (Vol. 29).
  38. Idroos, F.S., Jayathilake, K.M.P.I. and Manage, P.M., 2025, April. Development of Bacillus spp. Consortia as Phosphate-Solubilizing Biofertilizers to Enhance Plant Growth: A Sustainable Agricultural Approach. In Proceedings of International Forestry and Environment Symposium (Vol. 29).
  39. Nimalarathna M.P.J.R., Jayathilake, K.M.P.I., Idroos, F.S., Manage, P.M., and Sirisena, K.K.A., 2026 Wastewater Treatment and E. coli Removal Using Biochar Derived from Sugarcane Bagasse. In Proceedings of International Forestry and Environment Symposium.

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

  1. Award for best oral presentation at 1st International conference on Multidisciplinary approaches, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (2014)
  2. Award for the outstanding paper at the 1st International conference on Environment and Climate change, Mahidol University, Thailand (2014).
  3. Award for best poster presentation at the 2nd International conference on Multidisciplinary approaches, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (2015).
  4. Award for outstanding paper at the 11th Academic conference on development of science and technology, Singapore (2015).
  5. Award for best oral presentation at the 3rd International conference on Multidisciplinary approaches, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (2016).
  6. Award for best oral presentation at the International conference on Environment and Climate change, Mahidol University, Thailand (2016).