{"id":788,"date":"2023-11-28T05:37:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-28T05:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/research.sjp.ac.lk\/cwar\/?page_id=788"},"modified":"2026-07-09T10:03:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T10:03:27","slug":"publication-and-achievement-snr-prof-m-m-pathmalal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/research.sjp.ac.lk\/cwar\/publication-and-achievement-snr-prof-m-m-pathmalal\/","title":{"rendered":"Publication and Achievement &#8211; Snr.Prof. M. M. Pathmalal"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<strong>EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>B.Sc. (Special) Degree in Zoology<\/strong>, First class honors with chemistry as the subsidiary subject. University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka-1992<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diploma in Japanese Language<\/strong>, Faculty of Education in International Language, Hiroshima University, Japan-1996<\/li>\n<li><strong>Master Degree (M.Sc) in Life Environmental Science<\/strong>, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Life Environmental Conservation Science, Ehime\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 University, Japan-1998 \u20132001<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ph.D. in Microbial Ecology and Eco-toxicology<\/strong>, Integrated Collage of Agriculture, Department of Life Environmental Conservation Science, Ehime University, Japan..<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>HONORARY FELLOWSHIP and PREFESSORSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Honorary Research Fellow<\/strong>&#8211; Robert Gordon University UK from 2019<\/li>\n<li><strong>Honorary Research Fellow<\/strong>&#8211; Sydney University Australia from 2021<\/li>\n<li><strong>Honorary Professor<\/strong>&#8211; Zhejiang Shuren University, China from 2024<\/li>\n<li><strong>Charted Fellow<\/strong>&#8211; Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka<\/li>\n<li><strong>Honorary fellow &#8211;<\/strong> Institute of Chemistry Ceylon from 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2004-2005<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Institute of Advance Science and Technology (AIST) and Institute of Health and Safety Research (IHSR), Tsukuba, Japan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>2006\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Department of Phototoxin, School of Pharmacology, Robert Gorden University, UK<\/li>\n<li><strong>2007-2008<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Leverhulm Trust Post-Doctoral Research Visiting Research Fellowship.<\/li>\n<li>Department of Phototoxin, School of Pharmacology, Robert Gorden University, UK<\/li>\n<li><strong>2010\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Global Centre for Environmental Studies, Ehime University, Japan<\/li>\n<li><strong>2013-2014<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Commonwealth Fellowship Robert Gordon University, UK<\/li>\n<li><strong>2018-2020<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Biotechnology and Biological Science Research Council Science, UK<\/li>\n<li><strong>2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Full bright research fellow, USA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><strong>AWARDS<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<ol>\n<li>Gold award in teaching scholarlywork and national contributionin the discipline of Applied Sciences &#8211; National Educator Awards 2025<\/li>\n<li>NRC merit Awards 2021-International publications in science index Journals<\/li>\n<li>Presidential award for 2023- International publications in science index Journals<\/li>\n<li>Support Scheme for Supervision of Research Degrees (SUSRED) award- Supervision of Ph.D degree and graduated within 4 years 2023<\/li>\n<li>Support Scheme for Supervision of Research Degrees (SUSRED) award- Supervision of Ph.D degree and graduated within 4 years 2024<\/li>\n<li>Fulbright senior Research Fellowship, Fulbright Commission, USA 2022<\/li>\n<li>NRC merit award for Scientific Research-2021<\/li>\n<li>CVCD Excellence award- Most outstanding senior researcher- 2020- Catergory of Biological Sciences including Agriculture and Allied Sciences<\/li>\n<li>Support Scheme for Supervision of Research Degrees (SUSRED) award- Supervision of Ph.D. degree and graduated within 4 years-2020<\/li>\n<li>\u201cBronze Award\u2019 won at the \u2018Innovate Sri Lanka 2019\u2019 and the \u2018First Place\u2019 won at the \u2018Energy and Environment\u2019 category at the \u2018Innovate Sri Lanka 2019\u2019for the domestic water filter to treat drinking water<\/li>\n<li>\u20183<sup>rd<\/sup> place\u2019 under the category of the \u201cEnergy and Environment\u201d for the textile waste water effluents treatment unit at Innovate Sri Lanka, 2019<\/li>\n<li>Sri Lanka Leadership Award for education- Best Professor in Zoology- 2018<\/li>\n<li>\u201cBest Researcher Vice Chancellors\u2019 Award\u201d; University of Sri Jayewardenepura Research Award 2016 in recognition of best researcher in the University of Sri Jayewardenepura at the Research Awards Ceremony held in 2017<\/li>\n<li>University of Sri Jayewardenepura Research Award 2016 in recognition of achieving the highest citation impact in the Faculty of Applied Sciences for the year at the Research Awards Ceremony held in 2017<\/li>\n<li>University of Sri Jayewardenepura Research Award 2016 in recognition of publishing research papers in indexed (SCI\/SSCI\/AHCI) journals at the Research Awards Ceremony held in 2017<\/li>\n<li>University of Sri Jayewardenepura Research Award 2016 in recognition of achieving the highest h-index in the Faculty of Applied Sciences for the year at the Research Awards Ceremony held in 2017<\/li>\n<li>University of Sri Jayewardenepura &#8211; Research Award 2016 in recognition of contribution of full article\/s published in a refereed journal (Index Journal)<\/li>\n<li>Support Scheme for Supervision of Research Degrees (SUSRED) award- Supervision of Ph.D degree and graduated within 4 years 2017<\/li>\n<li>Support Scheme for Supervision of Research Degrees (SUSRED) award- Supervision of Ph.D degree and graduated within 4 years 2017<\/li>\n<li>Support Scheme for Supervision of Research Degrees (SUSRED) award- Supervision of M.Phil degree and graduated within 3 years 2017<\/li>\n<li>Presidential award for 2015-International publications in science index Journals<\/li>\n<li>University of Sri Jayewardenepura -Research Award 2015 in recognition of contribution of full article\/s published in a refereed journal (Index Journal)<\/li>\n<li>University of Sri Jayewardenepura -Research Award 2015 in recognition of achieving the highest h-index in the Faculty of Applied Sciences for the year -2016<\/li>\n<li>University of Sri Jayewardenepura Research Award 2015 in recognition of publishing research papers in indexed(SCI\/SSCI\/AHCI) Journals in 2016<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Award for Green Jobs- Education and Awareness Creation \u00a0\u00a0World Environmental Day (5th June 2009). Awarded by the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources.<\/li>\n<li>NRC merit Awards 2013-International publications in science index Journals<\/li>\n<li>NRC merit Awards 2011-International publications in science index Journals<\/li>\n<li>Presidential award for 2009-International publications in science index Journals<\/li>\n<li>Presidential award for 2008-International publications in science index Journals<\/li>\n<li>Presidential award for 2007-International publications in science index Journals<\/li>\n<li>Presidential ward-2005-2006. Category 3- Short term research scholarships of Academic Staff of Universities.<\/li>\n<li>Research Excellence Gold Medal: The Integrated Collage of Agriculture (RENDAI) Ehime University, Japan (2001)<\/li>\n<li>Japanese Government (MONBUSHO) Scholarship (Research student Award-1998-2001).<\/li>\n<li>Japanese Government (MONBUSHO) Scholarship (Ph.D Scholarship Award-(1995-1998).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>RESEARCH EXPERIENCE <\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"126\">1992 &#8211; 1994<\/td>\n<td width=\"498\">Temporary research assistant; Monitoring of water quality and other environmental problems in the Mahawelli reservoir system. Department of Zoology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"126\">1992<\/td>\n<td width=\"498\">Research assistant for the study of water quality and plankton of the streams of Kalu River in the catchment area of the proposed Kalu River hydropower project.<\/p>\n<p>This study partially contributed to producing the EIA report for the proposed Kalu River hydropower project. Department of Zoology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"126\">1993<\/td>\n<td width=\"498\">Research assistant for the investigation of aquatic fauna of the streams of the Kothmale River in the catchment area of the proposed Upper Kotmale hydropower project.<\/p>\n<p>This study partially contributed to producing the EIA report for the proposed Upper Kotmale hydropower project. Department of Zoology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"126\">1993 &#8211; 1994<\/td>\n<td width=\"498\">Research was carried out on the topic of \u201cFish-plankton interaction in the Victoria Reservoir, Sri Lanka\u201d, funded by the International Science Foundation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"126\">April 1996 \u2013 March 1998<\/td>\n<td width=\"498\">Temporary teaching assistant- Department of Environmental Science, Ehime University, Japan.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"126\">April 1998 \u2013 March 2001<\/td>\n<td width=\"498\">Temporary Research Assistant-Department\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 of Life Environmental Conservation Science, Ehime University, Japan.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"126\">2002 &#8211; 2004<\/td>\n<td width=\"498\">Research was carried out on \u201cHepatotoxic effect of <em>Microcystis aeruginosa<\/em> on Wistar rats\u201d. Research Grant No. SJP\/6\/RE\/2002-2003.<\/p>\n<p>1. Species-specific accumulation of fluorinated organic compounds (FOCs) in farm and pet animals in Japan<\/p>\n<p>2. Accumulation pattern of fluorinated organic compounds (FOCs) in fishes from Sri Lanka<\/p>\n<p>3. Accumulation of fluorinated organic compounds (FOCs) in human breast milk collected from various regions of Sri Lanka. Funded by collaboration with the Institute of Advanced Science and Technology, Institute of Health and Safety Research, Tsukuba, Japan.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"126\">2003<\/td>\n<td width=\"498\">Research was carried out on \u201cHepatotoxic effect of <em>Microcystis aeruginosa<\/em> on Wister rats\u201d. Research Grant No. SJP\/6\/RE\/2002-2003.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"126\">2004 &#8211; 2007<\/td>\n<td width=\"498\">Research was carried out on the incidence of Aflatoxin contamination in commercially available peanuts in Sri Lanka. Collaborate with ITI, Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"126\">2004 &#8211; 2007<\/td>\n<td width=\"498\">Decomposition of the bloom-forming cyanobacterium <em>Microcystis aeruginosa <\/em>by algicidal bacteria and protozoa\u201d: Implication for biological control of harmfu<em>Microcystis <\/em>bloom. (NSFG\/2003\/BM\/04. Funded by the National Science Foundation Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"126\">2004 &#8211; 2007<\/td>\n<td width=\"498\">1.Species-specific accumulation of fluorinated organic compounds (FOCs) in farm and pet animals in Japan<\/p>\n<p>2. Accumulation pattern of fluorinated organic compounds (FOCs) in fishes from Sri Lanka<\/p>\n<p>3.Accumulation of fluorinated organic compounds (FOCs) in human breast milk collected from various regions of Sri Lanka. Funded by collaboration with the Institute of Advance Science and Technology, Institute of Health and Safety Research, Tsukuba, Japan<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"126\">2006<\/td>\n<td width=\"498\">Harnessing microbes in bioremediation of cyanotoxins. Funded by the President\u2019s Fund in Sri Lanka. The research study was collaborated with Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"126\">2007<\/td>\n<td width=\"498\">Water quality expert- Maragahakanda project final report.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"126\">2007 &#8211; 2008<\/td>\n<td width=\"498\">Bioremediation of microcystin degrading bacteria from drinking and recreational Waters.<\/p>\n<p>Characterization of microbial community structure using Terminal Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (T-RFLP). Funded by Leverhulm Trust Visiting research fellowship, UK.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"126\">2009 &#8211; 2011<\/td>\n<td width=\"498\">Water quality expert and Environmental Scientist- Preparation of EIA for Uma Oya multipurpose project.<\/p>\n<p>Collaboration research with National Water Supply and Drainage Board- A research study on algal and cyanobacteria identification, Species composition, determination of concentrations of N, P, Mn, Fe, COD, TOC and screening of hepatotoxin microcystin-lR in selected drinking and irrigation water bodies in Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n<p>Collaboration research with National Water Supply and Drainage Board- Polonnaruwa Water Supply scheme- Identification of algae in the Raw water source and study on effective utilization of Micro strainer for algae removal.<\/p>\n<p>Collaboration research with National Water Supply and Drainage Board and Maratuwa University- \u201cEvaluation of the performance, against the design parameters, of the unit processes of the Kondawatuwana water treatment plant and recommending immediate performance improvements to the filters\u201d Collaboration research with National Water Supply and Drainage Board and Moratuwa University- Improving the performance of unit processes of water treatment plant where irrigation tanks are used as the source, taking the \u201cEastern Coastal Townes of Ampara District Water Supply Project\u201d as a case study.<\/p>\n<p>Molecular detection of toxigenic cyanobacteria, quantification of microcystin and exploiting microbial diversity to remove microcystin for water treatment solutions- University research grant \u2013collaboration with National Water Supply and Drainage Board.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"126\">2012<\/td>\n<td width=\"498\">National consultant for the consultancy services for experts and special technical assistance for eastern province water supply development project as algae and cyanotoxin specialist. The project was funded by JICA.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"126\">2013 &#8211; 2014<\/td>\n<td width=\"498\">Commonwealth research Fellowship Robert Gordon University, UK- Extraction and optimization of the enzyme from recombinant bacteria for removal of cyanotoxin<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"126\">2015 &#8211; 2023<\/td>\n<td width=\"498\">Faculty representative, and Co-chair, Research Council, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"126\">2015 &#8211; 2023<\/td>\n<td width=\"498\">Director, Centre for Water Quality and Algae Research, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"126\">2023 upto date<\/td>\n<td width=\"498\">Chair person, Research Council, University of Sri Jayewardenepura<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>MEMBERSHIPS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Life member- Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science<\/li>\n<li>Life member- Institute of Biology<\/li>\n<li>Life member- SLAFA, Sri Lanka<\/li>\n<li>Member- General Microbiology Society, UK.<\/li>\n<li>Founder member- Anatomical Society, Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n<li>Member- Limnology Society of Japan<\/li>\n<li>Member- Microbiology Society, Scotland, UK.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>NATIONAL PATENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>A method to treat dye contained waste water effluents using integrated application of laterite soil, microbial consortium and aquatic floating plants (20654)<\/li>\n<li>A laterite based product to remove dye from an aqueous medium and preparation method thereof (20925)<\/li>\n<li>Domestic drinking water filter capable of removing drinking water contaminants: Cvanotoxins, Taste and Odour forming compounds, Antibiotics and Pesticides using Natural Rutile and Activated Carbon (20615- Gazated).<\/li>\n<li>Zeolite combined biochar-based magnetized sponge aerogel using aquatic invasive plants to treat oil-contaminated water \u2013 Under review LK\/P\/ 22478<\/li>\n<li>Industrial design for Domestic drinking water filter capable of removing drinking water contaminants: Cyanotoxins, Taste and Odour forming compounds, Antibiotics, Pesticides and some heavy metals using Natural Rutile sand and Activated Carbon \u2013 Under review LK\/I\/I\/13973<\/li>\n<li>A product (bacterial sachet packet), to enhance the composting rate of organic solid waste and reduce the odor emission: COMPOBOOST &#8211; 23307 &#8211; Filled.<\/li>\n<li>Biofertilizer-Inoculated Pellet with Optimized Microbial Consortia for Enhanced Plant &#8211; Filled.<\/li>\n<li>Anti-aging face cream enriched with Spirulina platensis and <em>Psidium guajava<\/em> L extracts. &#8211; Filled.<\/li>\n<li>Sustainable fruit waste based fungal growth media formulation for enhanced biomass production from <em>Aspergillus niger<\/em> &#8211; Filled.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>CONTRIBUTION TO NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT \u2013 Research and Consultancies <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<table width=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"36\">1<\/td>\n<td width=\"580\">\u201cScreening of pharmaceutical contamination status in environmental samples in Sri Lanka<\/p>\n<p>Lanka\u201d Research collaboration with Yalk University, UK and IWMI, Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"36\">2<\/td>\n<td width=\"580\">Study on Tackling the \u201cU\u201d in Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Aetiology(CKDu) in Sri Lanka; a study of biological and environmental factors for identification of CKD u aetiology- Research collaboration with Faculty of Medical Sciences, USJP and Research<\/p>\n<p>Triangle Institute (RTI) International, USA.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"36\">3<\/td>\n<td width=\"580\">\u201cPollution status of surface and groundwater adjacent to the coir pith industry in<\/p>\n<p>Puttalam, Gampaha and Kurunagala districts\u201d collaborated with the Coconut Research Institute.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"36\">4<\/td>\n<td width=\"580\">\u201cSoil and water quality in Knuckles Conservation Forest and the buffer zone landscape<\/p>\n<p>community-based project\u201d collaborated with UNDP.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"36\">5<\/td>\n<td width=\"580\">\u201cPrevention of waste disposal to the Kelani River and protection of Kelani River lower basin\u201d collaborated with the Ministry of Local Government, Economic Promotion, Power and Energy, Environmental Affairs, Water Supply and Drainage and Tourism, Western<\/p>\n<p>province.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"36\">6<\/td>\n<td width=\"580\">\u201cIdentification of pollution source, analysis of water quality and development of<\/p>\n<p>integrated management plan for the coastal zone, Sri Lanka\u201d Work for the Coast Conservation Department.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"36\">7<\/td>\n<td width=\"580\">\u201cWater Quality Monitoring in Coastal Waters Sri Lanka\u201d Research collaborated with<\/p>\n<p>Coast Conservation Department.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"36\">8<\/td>\n<td width=\"580\">\u201cAnalysis in soil and water quality in wetlands located in Thalangama, Katuwana GN,<\/p>\n<p>Kiriwaththuduwa GN and Walpitayaya to promote native rice varieties\u201d Collaborated with UNDP.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"36\">9<\/td>\n<td width=\"580\">Consultant in the Irrigation Department for the project of Invasive Alien Species in<\/p>\n<p>Irrigation System.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"36\">10<\/td>\n<td width=\"580\">Project on \u201cWater Quality Status Monitoring Programme in Leachate in Karadiyana<\/p>\n<p>Dumping Site\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"36\">11<\/td>\n<td width=\"580\">\u201cKelani River Basin Water Quality Status Monitoring Programme\u201d Collaborated with<\/p>\n<p>IUCN\/UNDP.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"36\">12<\/td>\n<td width=\"580\">Cyanobacteria and cyanotoxin expert- Ibbankaduwa water treatment plant<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"36\">13<\/td>\n<td width=\"580\">Cyanobacteria and cyanotoxin expert- Daduruoya water treatment plant<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"36\">14<\/td>\n<td width=\"580\">National consultant for the consultancy services for experts and special technical assistance for eastern province water supply development project as algae and cyanotoxin<\/p>\n<p>specialist. The project was funded by JICA.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"36\">15<\/td>\n<td width=\"580\">Water Quality Expert- Moragahakanda Agricultural Development Project for preparation<\/p>\n<p>of comprehensive watershed mangement plan &amp; mitigatory action plan \u2013 (Aug 2006 to September 2007.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"36\">16<\/td>\n<td width=\"580\">Research Assistant-Limnology Project at Mahaweli Reservoirs (1989-1993).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"36\">17<\/td>\n<td width=\"580\">Research Assistant-Upper Kotmale Hydropower Project (1993).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"36\">18<\/td>\n<td width=\"580\">EIA team member- Environmental and Water Quality expert.- Uma Oya Multipurpose<\/p>\n<p>Project.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"36\">19<\/td>\n<td width=\"580\">Water\u00a0 Quality\u00a0 Expert-\u00a0 Detection\u00a0 of\u00a0 Microcytin-LR\u00a0 toxin\u00a0 and\u00a0 identification\u00a0 of<\/p>\n<p>Cyanobacteria in Kondawatuwana drinking water tank in Ampara (2008-2009) Collaboration with National Water Supplies and Drainage Board.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"36\">20<\/td>\n<td width=\"580\">Consultant-The Project for Reducing Persistent Organic Pollutants Generated Through<\/p>\n<p>Indiscrimination Human Activities. Badulla district &#8211; (2006 to date).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"36\">21<\/td>\n<td width=\"580\">Member of the editorial board- SLAFA journal<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"36\">22<\/td>\n<td width=\"580\">Member of the editorial board- NARA journal<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"36\">23<\/td>\n<td width=\"580\">Member of the editorial board- Forestry and Environmental Journal<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"36\">24<\/td>\n<td width=\"580\">Member of expert committee -Construction of solid waste disposal facility in Sri Lanka<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"36\">25<\/td>\n<td width=\"580\">Master Plan on Coast Conservation and Tourism Development within the Coastal Zone from Negombo to Mirissa in Sri Lanka. Ministry of Mahaweli Development and<\/p>\n<p>Environment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"36\">26<\/td>\n<td width=\"580\">Water quality analysis and interpreting results in the coastal stretches Preethipura, Ethulkala, Morawala and Negombo Lagoon in Gampaha District- Granted by Coast<\/p>\n<p>Conservation Department.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"36\">27<\/td>\n<td width=\"580\">Task force for \u201cControlling of Pollution and Improving the Quality in Water associated with the Diyawanna Oya that flows alongside the House of Parliament of the Democratic<\/p>\n<p>Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka- Granted by Ministry of Environment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"36\">28<\/td>\n<td width=\"580\">Environmental Screening for Surveillance of viruses in surface and groundwater in some<\/p>\n<p>selected areas in Sri Lanka- granted by the Ministry of Water Supply.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"36\">29<\/td>\n<td width=\"580\">Member of the expert committee- MV X Press Pearl fire disaster post effect in Sri Lanka-collaborated with the Centre for Environmental Justice, Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"36\">30<\/td>\n<td width=\"580\">Chief Editor of the International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (IJMS)- University<\/p>\n<p>of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"36\">31<\/td>\n<td width=\"580\">Water pollution and antibiotic contamination in the Kelani River. Granted by Textile Manufacture and Hayleys Fabric of the Hayleys group, Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"36\">32<\/td>\n<td width=\"580\">Testing of Coastal Water Quality in Mount-Lavinia, Preethipura, Thaldiyawatta, Morawala, Eththukala and Sea Outfalls in Colombo and Kalutara Districts -2024- Granted by the Coast Conservation Department.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"36\">33<\/td>\n<td width=\"580\">Development of water quality indices (WQIS) for the Kelani and Kalu Rivers. (Ongoing).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"36\">34<\/td>\n<td width=\"580\">Conducting laboratory tests for coastal water quality parameters\u00a0 Granted by Coast Conservation and coastal resource management Department. (Contract awarded)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH SUPERVISION AS PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR<\/strong><\/p>\n<table width=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"24\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"108\"><strong>Postgraduate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>degree<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"385\"><strong>Research Title<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"126\"><strong>Status<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"24\">1<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">M.Sc<\/td>\n<td width=\"385\">Study of water quality in Weras Ganga for Fish<\/p>\n<p>and Aquatic life based on water quality index<\/p>\n<p>(CCME-WQI)<\/td>\n<td width=\"126\">Graduated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"24\">2<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">M.Sc<\/td>\n<td width=\"385\">Influence of seasonality on the nutritional and<\/p>\n<p>heavy metal variations of oysters (<em>C.madrasensis<\/em>)<\/td>\n<td width=\"126\">Graduated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"24\">3<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">M.Sc<\/td>\n<td width=\"385\">Study of species composition and vertical distribution of Cyanobacteria in Unnichchi tank, Batticaloa for Development of Water Treatment Facility<\/td>\n<td width=\"126\">Graduated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"24\">4<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">M.Sc<\/td>\n<td width=\"385\">Evaluation of the performance against the design<\/p>\n<p>parameters\u00a0 of\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 the\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 unit\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 processes\u00a0 of\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 the Kondawaduwana water treatment plant<\/td>\n<td width=\"126\">Graduated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"24\">5<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">M.Phil<\/td>\n<td width=\"385\">Algae and cyanobacteria identification determination of concentrations of N, P, Mn, Fe, COD, TOC and screening of hepatotoxin Microcystin-LR in selected drinking and irrigation<\/p>\n<p>water bodies in Sri Lanka. (NWSDB grant).<\/td>\n<td width=\"126\">Graduated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"24\">6<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">M.Phil<\/td>\n<td width=\"385\">Molecular detection of toxin-producing cyanobacteria and quantification of microcystin variants to water chemistry in some<\/p>\n<p>selected water bodies in Sri Lanka. ASP\/06\/RE\/SCI\/2012-09<\/td>\n<td width=\"126\">Graduated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"24\">7<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">M.Phil<\/td>\n<td width=\"385\">Extraction of antifungal and antibacterial active compounds from freshwater and soil Cyanobacteria (ASP\/01\/RE\/S\/CI\/2015\/24)<\/td>\n<td width=\"126\">Graduated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"24\">8<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">Ph.D.<\/td>\n<td width=\"385\">Isolation, identification and characterization of Microcystin degrading bacteria from Sri Lankan water bodies (NRC, 11-34) 2011.<\/td>\n<td width=\"126\">Graduated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"24\">9<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">Ph.D.<\/td>\n<td width=\"385\">Molecular detection of toxigenic cyanobacteria, quantification of microcystin and exploiting microbial diversity to remove microcystin from water<\/p>\n<p>treatment solutions (NRC, 11-34) 2011<\/td>\n<td width=\"126\">Graduated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"24\">10<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">Ph.D.<\/td>\n<td width=\"385\">Effects\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 of\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 catchments\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 characteristics, anthropological activities and industrial discharges<\/p>\n<p>on groundwater quality in the Kelani River basin<\/p>\n<p>(NSF RG\/2011\/ES\/02).<\/td>\n<td width=\"126\">Graduated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"24\">11<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">Ph.D.<\/td>\n<td width=\"385\">Isolation and characterization of selected veterinary and health-important antibiotic-resistant bacteria and\u00a0 their\u00a0 prevalence\u00a0 in\u00a0 sediments\u00a0 and\u00a0 water<\/p>\n<p>(ASP\/06\/RE\/SCI\/ 2013-20)<\/td>\n<td width=\"126\">Graduated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"24\">12<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">Ph.D.<\/td>\n<td width=\"385\">\u00a0Detection and removal of geosmin and MIB in<\/p>\n<p>drinking water by native bacteria: Bioremediation<\/p>\n<p>approach for green solution (NSF\/RG\/2016\/EB\/04)<\/td>\n<td width=\"126\">Graduated<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"24\">13<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">Ph.D.<\/td>\n<td width=\"385\">Removal of textile dyes using bacteria and aquatic plants:Green solution\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 for\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 a sustainablelevel<\/p>\n<p>operation (ASP\/01\/RE\/SCI\/ 2016\/10)<\/td>\n<td width=\"126\">Graduated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"24\">14<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">Ph.D.<\/td>\n<td width=\"385\">TBT Induced Imposex in some Selected<\/p>\n<p>Aquatic Invertebrates to Evaluate the effect of<\/p>\n<p>TBT On Aquatic Biodiversity (ASP\/01\/RE\/ SCI\/2017\/11)<\/td>\n<td width=\"126\">Graduated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"24\">15<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">Ph.D.<\/td>\n<td width=\"385\">Cyanotoxins: Hidden Cause of Chronic Renal<\/p>\n<p>Disease\u00a0 in Sri Lanka (NRC-16- 078)<\/td>\n<td width=\"126\">Graduated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"24\">16<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">Ph.D.<\/td>\n<td width=\"385\">Biotechnological prospects for industrial application<\/p>\n<p>of extremophilic microbial communities\u00a0 in the<\/p>\n<p>Environmental\u00a0 in\u00a0 Sri\u00a0 Lanka (ASP\/01\/RE\/<\/p>\n<p>SCI\/2018\/17)<\/td>\n<td width=\"126\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Graduated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"24\">17<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">Ph.D.<\/td>\n<td width=\"385\">Synergistic effect of fluoride and hardness of drinking<\/p>\n<p>water on the aetiology of Chronic Kidney Disease of<\/p>\n<p>Unknown Aetiology in Sri Lanka (ASP\/01\/RE\/ SCI\/2019\/05)<\/td>\n<td width=\"126\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Graduated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"24\">18<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">Ph.D.<\/td>\n<td width=\"385\">Formulation of low-cost liquid bacterial consortium<\/p>\n<p>for removal of odour and enhanced<\/p>\n<p>composting process in open dump site; step<\/p>\n<p>toward sustainable development (ASP\/01\/RE\/SCI\/2021\/28)<\/td>\n<td width=\"126\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Graduated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"24\">19<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">Ph.D.<\/td>\n<td width=\"385\">A study on the effects of cyanobacteria toxins, fluoride, water hardness and a selected xenobiotic on the kidney using the Zebrafish toxicological model\u00a0 (ASP\/01\/RE\/SCI\/2022\/16)<\/td>\n<td width=\"126\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Completed<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"24\">20<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">Ph.D.<\/td>\n<td width=\"385\">Assessment and Quantification of Selected Antibiotics, Antibiotic Residues, Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria, and Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Surface and Groundwater, Sediment, and Biological Samples in the Kelani River Basin, Sri Lanka.<\/td>\n<td width=\"126\">\u00a0 Ongoing<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"24\">21<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">Ph.D.<\/td>\n<td width=\"385\">Bio-based solution to remove antibiotic contaminants in drinkable and wastewater: Put microbiomes to green nanotechnology<\/td>\n<td width=\"126\">\u00a0\u00a0 Ongoing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"24\">21<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">M.Phil<\/td>\n<td width=\"385\">Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) contamination in water, soil, and biota along the coastal belt of Sri Lanka<\/td>\n<td width=\"126\">\u00a0\u00a0 Ongoing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h1><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH SUPERVISION AS CO- INVESTIGATOR<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table width=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"42\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"103\"><strong>Postgraduate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>degree<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"393\"><strong>Research title<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"84\"><strong>Status<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"42\">1<\/td>\n<td width=\"103\">\u00a0 Ph.D.<\/td>\n<td width=\"393\">Immobilization\u00a0\u00a0 of\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 aromatic\u00a0\u00a0 hydrocarbon-degrading phyllosphere bacteria for bioremediation of polluted air<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"84\">\u00a0Graduated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"42\">2<\/td>\n<td width=\"103\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ph.D.<\/td>\n<td width=\"393\">Abiotic\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 and\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Microbial\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Degradation\u00a0 Potential<\/p>\n<p>Of Biodegradable Polymers in Different Environments<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"84\">\u00a0Graduated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"42\">3<\/td>\n<td width=\"103\">M.Phil<\/td>\n<td width=\"393\">Screening of Traditional Medicinal Plants in<\/p>\n<p>Sri Lanka against obesity in vitro<\/td>\n<td width=\"84\">\u00a0Graduated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"42\">4<\/td>\n<td width=\"103\">M.Phil<\/td>\n<td width=\"393\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>An anatomical study of human skeletal remains<\/p>\n<p>from the excavation site in Bellan-bandi palassa<\/p>\n<p>in Sabaragamuwa province, Sri lanka.<\/td>\n<td width=\"84\">\u00a0Graduated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"42\">5.<\/td>\n<td width=\"103\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 M.Phil<\/td>\n<td width=\"393\">Evaluation of long term performances of<\/p>\n<p>a Permeable Reactive Barrier (PRB) -A case<\/p>\n<p>study at Sundarapola dumpsite, Kurunegala,<\/p>\n<p>Sri Lanka<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"84\">\u00a0Completed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"42\">6.<\/td>\n<td width=\"103\">M.Phil<\/td>\n<td width=\"393\">Fabrication of wine-making machine<\/p>\n<p>with immobilized fermentation and<\/p>\n<p>eco-friendly carbonic maceration.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"84\">\u00a0Completed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"42\">7.<\/td>\n<td width=\"103\">M.Phil<\/td>\n<td width=\"393\">Production of a new bioghurt direct vat starter culture for production of bioghurt with low post-acidification.<\/td>\n<td width=\"84\">\u00a0Completed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"42\">8.<\/td>\n<td width=\"103\">M.Phil<\/td>\n<td width=\"393\">Development of probiotic green coconut water beverage with bio-preservative ability using<\/p>\n<p>indigenous microbial consortium.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"84\">\u00a0 Completed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"42\">9.<\/td>\n<td width=\"103\">M.Phil<\/td>\n<td width=\"393\">Single-chip wireless sensor node for<\/p>\n<p><em>in-situ <\/em>measurements<\/p>\n<p>of selected water quality parameters<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"84\">\u00a0Ongoing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"42\">10.<\/td>\n<td width=\"103\">M.Phil.<\/td>\n<td width=\"393\">Impact of urbanization on structure and functions<\/p>\n<p>of wetlands\u00a0 ecosystem:\u00a0 Case\u00a0 study-\u00a0 Bellanvila-\u00a0 attidiya wetland<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"84\">\u00a0Ongoing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"42\">11.<\/td>\n<td width=\"103\">M.Phil.<\/td>\n<td width=\"393\">Exploiting natural soil microbes as a biofertilizer to<\/p>\n<p>enhance soil fertility: A sustainable agricultural approach<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"84\">\u00a0 Ongoing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"42\">12.<\/td>\n<td width=\"103\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 M.Phil<\/td>\n<td width=\"393\">Sustainable development of commercial Oyster production in Sri Lanka through assessment of oyster depuration methods: use of microbiological screening and molecular methods evaluate the efficiency of depuration.<\/td>\n<td width=\"84\">\u00a0 Ongoing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"42\">13.<\/td>\n<td width=\"103\">M.Phil<\/td>\n<td width=\"393\">Photoprotective and Anti-Ageing Properties of selected Marine red algae, <em>Gracilaria<\/em> sp. With possible development of Cosmeceutical.<\/td>\n<td width=\"84\">\u00a0 Ongoing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Books and Text Books<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Concepts of Human Evolution ISBN 978- 955- 51526- 0 &#8211; 0<\/li>\n<li>Microbial Ecology ISBN 978- 955- 51526- 1 &#8211; 7<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Toxicology ISBN 978- 955- 51526- 1 &#8211; 7<\/li>\n<li>Effects of algae on water sources ISBN 978- 955- 51526- 3 &#8211; 1<\/li>\n<li>Laboratory manual for detection of Microcystin and Cylindrospermopsin<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>ISBN 978-955-590-128-4<\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li>Nature Therapy\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0ISBN 978-62 5629-008<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><em>(Repatriation of a forgotten nature by the regression of the human footprint During\u00a0\u00a0 the COVID-19 lockdown in Sri Lanka)<\/em><\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li>State of Sri Lanka\u2019s Environment 2020 Centre for Environmental Justice<\/li>\n<li>Field and Laboratory Methods for Water, Soil and Biological Sample Collection, Analysis and Data Reporting, Training Manual. ISBN: 978-624-5703-18-0<\/li>\n<li>Book of Impact of the MV X-Press Pearl Ship Disaster on the Coastal Environment from Negombo to Benthota- 2022.<\/li>\n<li>Book of Training Manual- Methods for Questionnaire Preparation and Data Management- 2023. ISBN 978-624-5703-72-2<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>BOOK CHAPTERS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Manage, P.M<\/strong>. and Liyanage, G.Y., 2019. Antibiotics induced antibacterial resistance. In\u00a0<em>Pharmaceuticals and personal care products: waste management and treatment technology<\/em>(pp. 429-448). Butterworth-Heinemann.<\/li>\n<li>Weerakoon, D., Gunawardena, J., <strong>Pathmalal, M.M<\/strong>., Rajapaksha, I., Ralapanawa, V., Withanage, H., Gunawardena, N., Amarasekera, H. and Dabare, R. 2020. <em>State of Sri Lanka\u2019s Environment 2020<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Madusanka, D.A.T. and <strong>Manage, P.M<\/strong>., 2022. Biodiesel Production from Microalgae and Cyanobacteria: a Short Review.<\/li>\n<li>Ekanayake, M.S., Udayanga, D. and <strong>Manage, P.M<\/strong>., 2022. Mycoremediation of synthetic textile dyes by fungi isolated from textile wastewater effluent and soil. In\u00a0<em>Mycoremediation Protocols<\/em>(pp. 31-43). New York, NY: Springer US.<\/li>\n<li>Ramanayake, G.D., Udayanga, D., Undugoda, L.J.S., Nugara, N.N.R.N., Nilmini, A.H.L.R. and <strong>Manage, P.M<\/strong>., 2022. Protocol for screening low-density polyethylene (ldpe)\u2013degrading soil fungi isolated from urban waste dumping sites. In\u00a0<em>Mycoremediation protocols<\/em>(pp. 123-137). New York, NY: Springer US.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pathmalal, M.M<\/strong>. and Madusanka, D.A.T., 2022. Tiny Renewable Engines: Microalgae and Cyanobacteria as Biofuel Providers. In\u00a0<em>Sustainable and Clean Energy Production Technologies<\/em>(pp. 1-27). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.<\/li>\n<li>Bandara, K.R. and <strong>Manage, P.M.,<\/strong> Heavy metal contamination in the coastal environment and trace level identification. In\u00a0<em>Marine pollution: recent developments<\/em>. IntechOpen.<\/li>\n<li>Imanthi, K.P.A., Madusanka, D.A.T., <strong>Pathmalal, M.M<\/strong>. and Idroos, F.S., 2023. Emerging trends of cyanobacteria-based microbial fuel cells as an alternative energy source.\u00a0<em>Development in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes<\/em>, pp.99-119.<\/li>\n<li>Abeysiri, H.A.S.N., Bandara, K.R.V., Sirisena, K.A. and <strong>Manage, P.M<\/strong>. 2022. \u2018Phytoplankton in climate change and regulation\u2019, in Karn, S.K. and Bhambri, A. (eds.) <em>Microbial Technologies and Their Application<\/em>. New York: Nova Science Publishers.<\/li>\n<li>Idroos, F.S., Wijerathna, P.A.K.C., Abeysiri, H.A.S.N. and <strong>Manage, P.M.,<\/strong> Nitrite, Nitrate, Ammonia and Phosphate Pollution and Their Remediation. In\u00a0<em>Microbial Technologies and Their Applications<\/em>. Nova Science Publishers.<\/li>\n<li>Liyanage, G.Y., Ekanayake, E.M.M.S. and <strong>Manage, P.M<\/strong>. 2022. Oil pollution remediation technologies: novel technologies with future challenges.In <em>Microbial Technologies and Its Application<\/em>. New York: Nova Science Publishers.<\/li>\n<li>Ekanayake, E.M.M.S., Idroos, F.S., Bandara, K.R.V. and <strong>Manage, P.M. <\/strong> Phytoremediation and phytostabilization: current scenario and prospects. In <em>Microbial Technologies and Its Application<\/em>. New York: Nova Science Publishers.<\/li>\n<li>Bandara, K.R.V., Liyanage, G.Y., Sirisena, K.A. and <strong>Manage, P.M.<\/strong> Hydrocarbon remediation: a green solution to the problem of hydrocarbon pollutants. In <em>Microbial Technologies and Its Application<\/em>. New York: Nova Science Publishers.<\/li>\n<li>Chandrasiri, Y.S., Weerasinghe, W.M.L.I., Madusanka, D.A.T. and <strong>Manage, P.M.<\/strong> Bioethanol: emphasis on the conversion of second-generation cellulose to energy. In <em>Microbial Technologies and Its Application<\/em>. New York: Nova Science Publishers.<\/li>\n<li>Wijerathna, P.A.K.C., Udayagee, K.P.P., Idroos, F.S. and <strong>Manage, P.M<\/strong>., 2023. Waste biomass valorisation and its application in the environment. In\u00a0<em>Sustainable Valorization of Agriculture &amp; Food Waste Biomass: Application in Bioenergy &amp; Useful Chemicals<\/em>(pp. 1-28). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.<\/li>\n<li>Wijerathna, P.A.K.C., Ekanayake, M.S., Idroos, F.S. and <strong>Manage, P.M<\/strong>., 2023. Biological Wastewater Treatment Technology.\u00a0<em>Microbial Technologies and Their Applications, Nova science Publishers<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Sirisena, K.A., Liyanage, G.Y., Sadeepa, H.D.D. and <strong>Manage, P.M<\/strong>. 2023. \u2018Extremophiles and enzymes\u2019, in Karn, S.K. and Bhambri, A. (eds.) <em>Microbial Technologies and Its Application<\/em>. New York: Nova Science Publishers.<\/li>\n<li>Pavalakumar, D., Undugoda, L.J.S., <strong>Manage, P.M<\/strong>. and Nugara, N.N.R.N., 2023. Trends in development of non-dairy probiotic beverages from tender coconut water: an avenue for expanding the export market of Sri Lanka.\u00a0<em>Multisectoral approaches to accelerate economic transformation in the face of crisis in Sri Lanka<\/em>, pp.86-103.<\/li>\n<li>Abeyrathne, P.A.B.P., Wijetunge, D.S., Ranatunga, R.R.M.K.P. and <strong>Pathmalal, M.M.<\/strong> (2023). Biochemical and physicochemical methods are used for the remediation of nitrogen and phosphorus and their related compounds. In <em>Nitrogen and Phosphorus Problem and Its Remediation<\/em>. New York: Nova Science Publishers.<\/li>\n<li>Wijerathna, P.A.K.C., Udayagee, K.P.P., Idroos, F.S. and <strong>Manage, P.M<\/strong>. 2023.Waste biomass valorisation and its application in the environment. In Pal, D.B. and Tiwari, A.K. (eds.) <em>Sustainable Valorization of Agriculture &amp; Food Waste Biomass. Clean Energy Production Technologies<\/em>. Singapore: Springer.<\/li>\n<li>Liyanage, G.Y., Kulasooriya, S.A., Manage, S.P., Dissanayake, D.M.P.I. and <strong>Manage, P.M<\/strong>., 2023. Molecular Identification of Microcystin Synthetase Genes mcyE in Cyanobacteria Using PCR. In\u00a0<em>Protocols for Cyanobacteria Sampling and Detection of Cyanotoxin<\/em>(pp. 443-450). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.<\/li>\n<li>Abeyrathne, P.A.B.P., Imanthi, K.P.A., Abeysiri, H.A.S.N., Liyanage, G.Y., <strong>Pathmalal, M.M.<\/strong> and Kulasooriya, S.A., 2023. Risk Assessment of Microcystin in Water Resources. In\u00a0<em>Protocols for Cyanobacteria Sampling and Detection of Cyanotoxin<\/em>(pp. 165-172). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.<\/li>\n<li>Abeysiri, H.A.S.N., Liyanage, G.Y., Sirisena, K., Kulasooriya, S.A. and <strong>Pathmalal, M.M<\/strong>., 2023. Molecular Detection of Mcy Genes in Toxic Cyanobacteria: Anabaena, Microcystis, Planktothrix. In\u00a0<em>Protocols for Cyanobacteria Sampling and Detection of Cyanotoxin<\/em>(pp. 421-426). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.<\/li>\n<li>Bandara, K.R.V., Samudrani, P.M., Abeysiri, H.A.S.N., Liyanage, G.Y., Sandupama, P.M., Dissanayake, D.M.P.I., <strong>Pathmalal, M.M.<\/strong> and Kulasooriya, S.A., 2023. Chemical and Toxicological Studies of the Toxic Freshwater Cyanobacterium: Microcystis aeruginosa. In\u00a0<em>Protocols for Cyanobacteria Sampling and Detection of Cyanotoxin<\/em>(pp. 155-160). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.<\/li>\n<li>Sadeepa, H.D.D., Bandara, K.R.V., Liyanage, G.Y., <strong>Manage, P.M. <\/strong>and Kulasooriya, S.A., 2023. Genotoxicity of Cyanotoxins. In\u00a0<em>Protocols for Cyanobacteria Sampling and Detection of Cyanotoxin<\/em>(pp. 265-271). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.<\/li>\n<li>Imanthi, K.P.A., Abeyrathne, P.A.B.P., Wijerathna, P.A.K.C., Liyanage, G.Y., <strong>Manage, P.M.<\/strong> and Kulasooriya, S.A., 2 023. Extraction of Cyanotoxins Using Filtration and Other Methods. In\u00a0<em>Protocols for Cyanobacteria Sampling and Detection of Cyanotoxin<\/em>(pp. 285-293). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.<\/li>\n<li>Liyanage, G.Y., Manage, S.P., Abeysiri, H.A.S.N., <strong>Manage, P.M<\/strong>. and Kulasooriya, S.A., 2023. Rapid Detection Method of Microcystin in Water. In\u00a0<em>Protocols for Cyanobacteria Sampling and Detection of Cyanotoxin<\/em>(pp. 363-372). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.<\/li>\n<li>Liyanage, G.Y., Kulasooriya, S.A., Manage, S.P., Dissanayake, D.M.P.I., Bandara, K.R.V., Prabhath, B. and <strong>Manage, P.M.,<\/strong> Screening of Polyketide Synthase Genes in the Anatoxin-a-Producing Cyanobacteria. In\u00a0<em>Protocols for Cyanobacteria Sampling and Detection of Cyanotoxin<\/em>(pp. 375-379). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.<\/li>\n<li>Dilrukshi, K.T., Abeysiri, H.A.S.N., Imanthi, K.P.A., Wijerathna, P.A.K.C., <strong>Manage, P.M<\/strong>. and Kulasooriya, S.A., 2023. Detection of cyanotoxins using vertebrate bioassays in mice. In\u00a0<em>Protocols for Cyanobacteria Sampling and Detection of Cyanotoxin<\/em>(pp. 197-203). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.<\/li>\n<li>Abeysiri, H.A.S.N., Dilrukshi, K.T., Kulasooriya, S.A. and <strong>Manage, P.M.,<\/strong> In Vitro Assay for Determining Cyanotoxin Using Cell Line Method: Hepatotoxicity (Cell Lines\u2014HepG2, Caco-2, and V79). In\u00a0<em>Protocols for Cyanobacteria Sampling and Detection of Cyanotoxin<\/em>(pp. 253-257). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.<\/li>\n<li>Bandara, K.R.V., Peiris, L.D.C., Dissanayake, D.M.P.I., <strong>Manage, P.M. <\/strong>and Kulasooriya, S.A., 2023. Detection of Cyanobacterial Cell Wall Components by Cellular Signaling Biosensors. In\u00a0<em>Protocols for Cyanobacteria Sampling and Detection of Cyanotoxin<\/em>(pp. 475-481). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.<\/li>\n<li>Sadeepa, H.D.D., Sirisena, K.A. and <strong>Manage, P.M<\/strong>. (2024) \u2018Assessment of microbial diversity in hot springs for sustainable industrial applications\u2019, in <em>Microbial Diversity in the Genomic Era<\/em>. Academic Press, pp. 263\u2013279.<\/li>\n<li>Koliyabandara, P.A., Mahagamage, M.G.Y.L., Wijerathna, P.A.K.C., Ishara, G.K.K. and Manage, P.M., 2025. Valorisation of wastewater for hydrogen production and for storage materials: Ecological and economical point of views. In\u00a0<em>Accelerating the Transition to a Hydrogen Economy<\/em>(pp. 81-103). Elsevier.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>RESEARCH GRANTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>USJP\/6\/Sc\/2002\/13-Hepatotoxic effect of <em>Microcystis aeruginosa <\/em>on Wister rats. (University Grant 2002).<\/li>\n<li>USJP\/4\/Sc \/2009\/20-Rapid Detection and screening of hepatotoxin microcystin, cyanobacteria in raw and treated drinking, irrigation and aesthetic water bodies in Sri Lanka. (University Grant- 2009).<\/li>\n<li>RG\/2003\/BM\/04- Decomposition of bloom-forming <em>Microcystis aeruginosa <\/em>by algicidal bacteria and protozoa. (NSF grant 2003\/04).<\/li>\n<li>DOXIN-2005- Halogenated Environmental Organic Pollutants and POPs, Toronto, Canada, August 2005. (NSF Travel grant).<\/li>\n<li>Identification and quantification of cyanobacteria and microcystin-LR to N, P, Mn, Fe, COD and TOC in some selected drinking and irrigation water bodies in Sri Lanka (R&amp;D\/W\/2009\/06\/Algal &amp; Cyno)<\/li>\n<li>Detection of <em>Microcystis <\/em>contamination of the Konduwatuwan drinking water tank in Ampara District. Sponsored by the National Water Supply and Drainage Board. December 2008.<\/li>\n<li>Polonnaruwa Water Supply scheme- Identification of algae in the Raw water source and study on effective utilisation of Micro strainer for algae removal (NWSDB).<\/li>\n<li>Molecular detection of toxigenic cyanobacteria, quantification of microcystin and exploiting microbial diversity to remove microcystin for water treatment solutions ( NRC,11-34) 2011<\/li>\n<li>Molecular detection of toxin-producing cyanobacteria in some selected drinking, irrigation and recreational water bodies in north central province in Sri Lanka. USJP grant 2011<\/li>\n<li>Effects of catchment characteristics, anthropological activities and industrial discharges on groundwater quality in Kelani river basin (NSF RG\/2011\/ES\/02) 2012.<\/li>\n<li>Isolation and characterization of selected veterinary and health-important antibiotic-resistant bacteria and their prevalence in sediment and water. USJP grant 2013<\/li>\n<li>Extraction of antifungal and antibacterial active compounds from freshwater and soil cyanobacteria. USJP grant 2015<\/li>\n<li>Removal of textile dyes using bacteria and aquatic plants: Green solution for sustainable level operation (USJP 2016)<\/li>\n<li>Detection and removal of geosmin and MIB in drinking water by native bacteria: Bioremediation approach for green solution (NSF\/RG\/2016\/EB\/04)<\/li>\n<li>Cyanotoxins: Hidden Cause of Chronic Renal Disease in Sri Lanka (NRC-16- 078)<\/li>\n<li>TBT Induced Imposex in some Selected Aquatic Invertebrates to evaluate the effect of TBT on Aquatic Biodiversity (ASP\/01\/RE\/SCI\/2017\/11)<\/li>\n<li>Biotechnological prospects for industrial application of extremophilic microbial communities in the environment in Sri Lanka (ASP\/01\/RE\/SCI\/2017\/52)<\/li>\n<li>Synergistic effect of fluoride and hardness of drinking water on the aetiology of Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Aetiology in Sri Lanka (ASP\/01\/RE\/SCI\/2018\/10)<\/li>\n<li>A Scalable Bio-based Solution to Eliminate Cyanotoxins in Drinking Water (BB\/S011579\/1) Biotechnology and Biological Science Research Council (BBSRC), UK,<\/li>\n<li>Formulation of low-cost liquid bacterial consortium for removal of odour and enhance the composting process in open dump site; a step toward sustainable development (ASP\/01\/RE\/SCI\/2021\/28)<\/li>\n<li>A study on the effects of cyanobacterial toxins, fluoride, water hardness and a selected xenobiotic on the kidney using the Zebrafish toxicological model (ASP\/01\/RE\/SCI\/2022\/16)<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Screening for Surveillance of viruses in surface and groundwater in some selected areas in Sri Lanka- granted by the Ministry of Water Supply.<\/li>\n<li>Scale up of the developed domestic water filter for the removal of Geosmin, 2-MIB, Cyanotoxins and antibiotics in drinking water. Granted by the National Science Foundation (RG\/GASF\/2021\/EB\/02).<\/li>\n<li>Water pollution and antibiotic contamination in Kelani River. Granted by Textile Manufacture and Hayleys Fabric of Hayleys group, Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n<li>A study on Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) contamination in water, soil, and biota along the coastal belt of Sri Lanka (RC\/URG\/SCI\/2024\/34)<\/li>\n<li>Bio-based solution to remove antibiotic contaminants in drinkable and waste water: Apply microbiome to green nanotechnology (NRC\/IDG\/24-023)<\/li>\n<li>Climate-Driven Shifts in Cyanobacterial Bloom Composition and Toxin Profiles in Sri Lankan Reservoirs: Implications for Drinking Water Safety. University Research grant &#8211; 2026<\/li>\n<li>Maternal Exposure to Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) and Its Impact on Neonatal Reproductive Hormone Profiles of Newborns and its association with Materna and fetal outcomes in a tertiary care Centre in Sri Lanka. University Research grant -2026<\/li>\n<li>Development of a Carbon Conversion-Based Index for Estimating Sustainable Fish Stock Density in Reservoirs. University Research grant, 2026<\/li>\n<li>Investigating growth and microbiome composition of the Asian green mussel (Perna viridis) across contrasting lagoon environments to promote sustainable and profitable mussel farming in Sri Lanka. University Research grant, 2026<\/li>\n<li>Integrated biovalorization of food waste for producing bioethanol, mycoproteins, pigments and biogas: Bio waste for a green circular economy. (Funded by National Science Foundation)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE\/SYMPOSIUM ATTENDED<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The 63<sup>rd<\/sup> annual session of the Japanese Society of Limnology, Matsumoto, Japan. 1998.<\/li>\n<li>The 64<sup>th<\/sup> annual meeting of the Japanese Society of Limnology, October 9-11, Hikone, Shiga, Japan. 1999.<\/li>\n<li>The 65<sup>th<\/sup> annual meeting of the Japanese Society of Limnology, October 9-11, Kyushu, Japan. 2000.<\/li>\n<li>The 10<sup>th<\/sup> International Symposium on River and Lake Environments- ISRLE, Pusan, Korea, 2000.<\/li>\n<li>25<sup>th<\/sup> International Symposium on Halogenated Environmental Organic Pollutants and POPs. DIOXIN 2005, ISPAC 20, Toronto, Canada, 2005.<\/li>\n<li>The 12<sup>th<\/sup> International Symposium of Forestry and Environment, Sri Lanka, 2007.<\/li>\n<li>161<sup>st<\/sup> International Meeting, University of Edinburgh, UK, 2007.<\/li>\n<li>Scottish Microbiology Society, SMS Symposium University of Abertay, Dundee.UK, 2007.<\/li>\n<li>Interdisciplinary symposium on Environmental Sciences Organized by Global COE program in Ehime University, Japan, 2008.<\/li>\n<li>Cyanobacteria, cyanotoxins in water and their public health implications, UK Royal Society Workshop in Accra, Ghana, 2008.<\/li>\n<li>International Symposium of Forestry and Environment Sciences, Kalutara, Sri Lanka, 2008.<\/li>\n<li>Interdisciplinary symposium: Biological response to chemical contaminants: from molecular to community level. Department of Biology, Aveiro University, Portugal, June 2009.<\/li>\n<li>International symposium on exchange on sustainable development of Asia, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2009<\/li>\n<li>International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment, 2010<\/li>\n<li>17<sup>th<\/sup> International Symposium in Forestry and Environmental Sciences, 2012<\/li>\n<li>International symposium on \u201cCyanotoxins for public health. Department of Zoology, USJP. January 2013<\/li>\n<li>Interdisciplinary symposium \u201cThe potential health and Environmental impacts of cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins. Robert Gordon University, UK, 2013<\/li>\n<li>18<sup>th<\/sup> International Symposium in Forestry and Environmental Sciences, 2013<\/li>\n<li>2<sup>nd<\/sup> International Symposium Challenges Ahead Water Quality and Human Health, 2013<\/li>\n<li>The 1st Environment and Natural Resources International Conference, 2014, Thailand<\/li>\n<li>1<sup>st<\/sup> International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches, 2014<\/li>\n<li>2nd International South Asian Biodiversity Conference, 2014<\/li>\n<li>19<sup>th<\/sup> International Forestry and Environment Symposium, 2014<\/li>\n<li>4<sup>th<\/sup> International Symposium on \u201cWater Quality and Human Health; Challenges Ahead, 2015<\/li>\n<li>11th International Academic Conference on Development in Science and Technology (IACDST-2015).<\/li>\n<li>2<sup>nd<\/sup> International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches, 2015<\/li>\n<li>20<sup>th<\/sup> International Forestry and Environment Symposium, 2015<\/li>\n<li>WONCAR-SAR, 2016<\/li>\n<li>The 2<sup>nd<\/sup> Environment and Natural Resources International Conference, 2016, Thailand<\/li>\n<li>5<sup>th<\/sup> International Symposium- the Challenges ahead-water quality and human health, 2016<\/li>\n<li>21<sup>st<\/sup> International Forestry and Environment Symposium, 2016<\/li>\n<li>3<sup>rd<\/sup> International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches, 2016<\/li>\n<li>23<sup>rd<\/sup> annual scientific sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, 2016<\/li>\n<li>International Conference in Post Graduate Institute of Science, 2017<\/li>\n<li>4<sup>th<\/sup> International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches, 2017<\/li>\n<li>International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences (IRSPAS), 2017<\/li>\n<li>4<sup>th<\/sup> International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches, 2017<\/li>\n<li>22<sup>nd<\/sup> International Forestry and Environment Symposium, 2017<\/li>\n<li>5<sup>th<\/sup> International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches, 2018<\/li>\n<li>6<sup>th<\/sup> International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches, 2019<\/li>\n<li>23<sup>rd<\/sup> International Forestry and Environment Symposium, 2018<\/li>\n<li>24<sup>th<\/sup> International Forestry and Environment Symposium, 2019<\/li>\n<li>Southeast Asian Regional Symposium on Microbial Ecology, Pokhara, Nepal, 2020<\/li>\n<li>Keynote Presentation and Collaboration &#8211; Zhejiang Shuren University, China &#8211; 2024<\/li>\n<li>Keynote speaker in 3<sup>rd<\/sup> symposium on Ocean and freshwater systems (SOFS 2026)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>NATIONAL WORKSHOP\/ TRAINING PROGRAM ATTENDED<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Short course on Environmental Toxicology and Computational Modelling, Organized by the Board of Study in Agricultural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, 03rd -04th December, 2005.<\/li>\n<li>Workshop on Cleaner Production as a tool for Sustainable consumption and Production Conducted by National Cleaner Production Centre. 19th-20th December, 2005<\/li>\n<li>National Workshop on introduction to Ecological data Analysis using Univariate and Multivariate Techniques, Post Graduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya. 04th -05th January, 2006.<\/li>\n<li>Curricula Development in Cleaner Production for University Academics, Organized by National Cleaner Production Centre. 05th-09th June, 2006.<\/li>\n<li>Concept and Application of GIS, Conducted by Department of Zoology, The Open University of Sri Lanka. 28th February -14th Marc, 2009.<\/li>\n<li>Extraction and Quantification of Microcystin-LR (MC-LR). Department of Zoology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2013<\/li>\n<li>Preparation of Integrated Environmental Solution Plans for 14 local Authorities in Kelani River basin, Ministry of Environment, 2015<\/li>\n<li>Monitoring water quality for safe drinking water, Sri Lankan Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, 2015<\/li>\n<li>Networking civil society organization to protect the Kelani river, University of Moratuwa, 2015<\/li>\n<li>Invasive Alien Species in Irrigation Systems, Organized by Irrigation Department 06th -07th June 2016<\/li>\n<li>Handling of Bio safety cabinet, Centre for Water quality and Algae research, Department of Zoology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura; Conducted by:- Scientific Instruments (PVT) Ltd. 2017<\/li>\n<li>\u201cYatharoopa\u201d TV program -26 Jan 2017<\/li>\n<li>Handling of Epi fluorescence microscope, Centre for Water quality and Algae research, Department of Zoology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Conducted by:- Analytical Instruments (PVT) Ltd. 2017<\/li>\n<li>Handling of Freeze dryer and CO2 incubator, Centre for Water quality and Algae research, Department of Zoology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Conducted by:- Analytical Instruments (PVT) Ltd. 2017<\/li>\n<li>Invasive Alien Species in Irrigation Systems; Organized by Department of irrigation, Training Institute of Irrigation and Water Management, Kothmale, 2017<\/li>\n<li>\u201cEffect of Climate Change on Biodiversity\u201d, Boards of Zoological Sciences and Environmental Science, PGIS, University of Peradeniya in collaboration with The World Academy of Science-ROCASA, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore, India, 2017<\/li>\n<li>2nd International Symposium on Cyanobacteria and Public Health and Workshop on \u201ccyanotoxin toolbox II\u201d-2018<\/li>\n<li>Training program of \u201cLaboratory Methods and Field Techniques for Water, Soil and Biological Sample Collection, Analysis and Data Reporting\u201d at Department of Zoology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura in collaboration with the Department of Coast Conservation &amp;amp; Coastal Resource Management. 31st March to 6th April, 2022<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP\/ TRAINING ATTENDED<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Micro-Eco camp for microbial ecology methods. Organized by integrated Collage of agriculture (August 5th to 10th, 1998- Kochi University, Japan, August 8th 12th 1999- Kagawa University, Japan, August 5th to 10th 2000- Ehime University, Japan).<\/li>\n<li>Workshop on GCMS and HPLC analysis of chlro and flouro chemicals in biological samples. Organized by Institute of Advance Science and Technology (AIST) and Institute of Health and Safety Research (IHSR), Tsukuba, Japan. 6th &#8211; 12th 2004, Institute of Advance Science and Technology (AIST), Tsukuba, Japan.<\/li>\n<li>Characterization of microbial community structure using Terminal Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (T-RFLP) and Biolog Ecoplate. 20th November to 18th December 2007, Macualy Institute, UK.<\/li>\n<li>Antibiotics resistant bacteria and gene in environment (July- September 2010 Ehime University Japan)<\/li>\n<li>Extraction and Quantification of microcystin-LR (January 2013 USJP, SL)<\/li>\n<li>Detection of Cylindrospermopsin by GCMS School of pharmacy and of Life Science, IDEAS Research Institute, Robert Gordon University, UK.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<blockquote><p><strong>INDEX-JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong>, Zen`ichiro Kawabata &amp; Shin-ichi Nakano (2001) Dynamics of cyanophages-like particles and algicidal bacteria causing <em>Microcytis aeruginosa<\/em> Limnology 2: 73-78.<\/li>\n<li><strong><u>Pathmalal M Manage<\/u><\/strong><u>,<\/u> Zen`ichiro Kawabata &amp; Shin-ichi Nakano (1999). Seasonal changes in densities of cyanophage infectious to <em>Microcytis aeruginosa<\/em> in a hypereutrophic pond<strong>. <\/strong>Hydrobiologia 411: 211-216.<\/li>\n<li>Nishii K, Nakano S, Tamada<strong>, <u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong>, Nishibe Y. and <strong>\u2020<\/strong>Kawabata Z. (2001). Microbial decomposition of dissolved organic matter in a hypereutrophic pond. Limnology 2: 207-212<\/li>\n<li><strong><u>Pathmalal M Manage<\/u><\/strong><u>,<\/u> Zen`ichiro Kawabata &amp; Shin-ichi Nakano &amp; Yuichiro<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Nishibe (2002). Effect of hetertrophic nanflagellates on the loss of virus-like particles in pond water. Ecological Research 17, 473-479.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>Kawabata, Z. i., <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage,<\/u><\/strong> Miyai, Y., Hisamoto, M. and M. MIYAI (2002). &#8220;\u30ad\u30e3\u30d3\u30c6\u30fc\u30b7\u30e7\u30f3\u306b\u3088\u308b\u6c60\u306e\u85fb\u985e\u306e\u6291\u5236.&#8221; \u65e5\u672c\u6c34\u51e6\u7406\u751f\u7269\u5b66\u4f1a\u8a8c= Journal [of] Japan Biological Society of Water and Waste 38(4): 203-210.<\/li>\n<li>Yuichiro Nishibe, <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u>,<\/strong> Zen\u2019ichiro Kawabata &amp; Shin-ichi Nakano (2004). Trophic coupling of testae amoeba and <em>Microcystis <\/em>species in a hypereutrophic pond. Limnology, 5: 71-76.<\/li>\n<li>Keerthi S. Guruge, Sachi Taniyasu, Nobuyoshi Yamashita &amp; <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u> <\/strong>(2007). Occurrence of perfluorinated aids and fluorotelomers waters from Sri Lanka. Marine Pollution Bulletin 54, 1663-1672.<\/li>\n<li>Keerthi S. Guruge, <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u>,<\/strong> Noriko Yamanaka, Shigeru Miyazaki,<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Sachi Taniyasu &amp; Nobuyoshi Yamashita (2008) Species-specific concentrations of perfluoroalkyl contaminants in farm and pet animal in Japan. Chemosphere 73 (2008-S210-S215).<\/p>\n<ol start=\"9\">\n<li><strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong>, Christine Edwards, Brajesh K. Singh and Linda A. Lawton<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>(2009) Isolation and identification of novel microcystin degrading bacteria.\u00a0 Applied Environmental Microbiology AEM. 01928-09.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"10\">\n<li>Linda Lawton, <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> and C Edwards (2011) Novel Bacterial Strains for the Removal of Microcystins from Drinking Water Water Science and Technology WST- WSTWS-EM10822R1, 17-21.<\/li>\n<li>Giaramida, L. <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong>, Edwards, C., Singh, B. and Lawton, L.A. (2013) Bacterial communities\u2019 response to microcystins exposure and nutrient availability: Linking degradation capacity to community structure. International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation, 84, 111-117<\/li>\n<li>Lawton, L., A. Welgamage, <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong>, and C. Edwards (2011) &#8220;Novel bacterial strains for the removal of microcystins from drinking water.&#8221; Water Science &amp; Technology 63(6): 1137-1142<\/li>\n<li>Idroos, F.S. and <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> (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. 01,13-26.<\/li>\n<li>Idroos, F.S. and <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> (2014) Evaluation of antibiotic degradation feasibility of <em>Bacillus cereus<\/em> and <em>Rahnella aquatilis<\/em>strains, Journal of Environment and Natural Resources, Thailand. 188-193.<\/li>\n<li>Indika Upuli Hettiarachchi and <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> (2014) Cyanobacterial cell density &amp; intracellular Microcystin-LR levels in drinking\/ irrigation reservoirs in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, Journal of Environment and Natural Resources, Thailand. 210-214.<\/li>\n<li>Mahagamage, M. G. Y. L. and <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> (2014) &#8220;Water Quality Index (CCME- WQI) Based Assessment Study of Water Quality in Kelani River Basin, Sri Lanka.&#8221;International Journal of Environment and Natural Resources 1: 199-204.<\/li>\n<li>Piyathilaka, M. A. P. C., <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong>, K. H. Tennekoon, B. G. D. N. K. De Silva, S. R. Samarakoon and S. Chanthirika. (2015) Microcystin-LR-induced cytotoxicity and apoptosis in human embryonic kidney and human kidney adenocarcinoma cell lines. Microbiology, 161, 819\u2013828<\/li>\n<li>Takeshi Ohura, Hiroyuki Sakakibara, Izumi Watanabe, Won Joon Shim <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> and Keerthi S. Guruge (2015) Spatial and vertical distributions of sedimentary halogenated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in moderately polluted areas of Asia. Environmental Pollution 196, 331-340.<\/li>\n<li>G.Y. and <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> (2014) Quantification of Oxytetracycline and Ampicillin in two waste water discharging points in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Journal of Environment and Natural Resources, Thailand.pp 193-198.<\/li>\n<li>Piyathilaka, M. A. P. C., <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong>, K. H. Tennekoon, B. G. D. N. K. De Silva, S. R. Samarakoon and S. Chanthirika. (2015) Microcystin-LR-induced cytotoxicity and apoptosis in human embryonic kidney and human kidney adenocarcinoma cell lines. Microbiology, 161, 819\u2013828<\/li>\n<li>Takeshi Ohura, Hiroyuki Sakakibara, Izumi Watanabe, Won Joon Shim, <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> and Keerthi S. Guruge (2015) Spatial and vertical distributions of sedimentary halogenated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in moderately polluted areas of Asia. Environmental Pollution 196,331-340.<\/li>\n<li>G.Y. and <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> (2015) Optimisation of Environmental Factors on Oil Degrading Bacteria Isolated from Coastal Water and Sediments in Sri Lanka. Journal of Tropical Forestry and Environment, 13-25.<\/li>\n<li>Piyathilaka, M. A. P. C., <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> and K. H. Tennekoon. (2016) Comparative cytotoxicity of selected cyanotoxins on Human Embryonic Kidney (HEK-293) and Human Kidney Adenocarcinoma (ACHN) cells. ISOI journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Science. 2(1), 234-238.<\/li>\n<li>Liyanage G.Y. and <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> (2016) Isolation and Characterization of Oil Degrading Bacteria from Coastal Waters and Sediments in Sri Lanka. Natn.Sci.Foundation Sri Lanka 2016 44 (4): 351 &#8211; 358<\/li>\n<li>Liyanage G.Y and <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> (2016) Evaluation of Amoxicillin and Sulfonamide removal by <em>Bacillus cereus<\/em>, <em>Enterobacter ludwigii and Enterobacter <\/em> Journal of Environment and Natural Resources. 14(1). 39-43.<\/li>\n<li>Liyanage G.Y. and <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> (2016) Occurrence, fate and ecological risk of antibiotics in hospital effluent water and sediments inSri Lanka, International Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Research, 4. 909-935.<\/li>\n<li>Mahagamage M.G.Y.L, Chinthaka S.D.M. and <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> (2016) Assessment of Water Quality Index for the Groundwater in Kelani river basin, Sri Lanka. International Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Research, 5, 1158-1171<\/li>\n<li>Idroos, F.S<strong>., <\/strong>G.D.N.K. De Silva and<strong> <u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u> (<\/strong>2017) Removal of Microcystin analogues by <em>Stenotrophomonas maltophilia<\/em>, J.National Science Foundation, 45(2): 91-99.<\/li>\n<li>Liyanage, G.Y. and <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> (2017) Occurrence and Abundance of Multiple Antibiotic Resistance bacteria in Hospital Effluent Water, Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences, 19 (4). 276-284.<\/li>\n<li>Dharmadasa, P.S., Liyanage. G.Y. and <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> (2017) Bioremediation of MC-LR and selected antibiotics using native bacteria, Journal of Tropical Forestry and Environment, 7 (2). 21-30.<\/li>\n<li>Wijesekara, W.M.A. and <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> (2017) <em>In vitro<\/em>screening of antibacterial antifungal and cytotoxicity activities in the crude extract of freshwater cyanobacterium <em>Oscillatoria<\/em> Journal of Tropical Forestry and Environment, 7 (2). 71-83.<\/li>\n<li>Nayanthika, I.V.K., Jayawardana, D.T., Bandara, N.J.G.J., <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> and Madushanka, R.M.T.D. (2018) Effective use of iron-aluminium rich laterite based soil mixture for treatment of landfill leachate, Waste Management, 74, 347-361.<\/li>\n<li><strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> (2018) Heavy use of antibiotics in aquaculture: Emerging human and animal health problems-A review, Sri Lanka Journal of Aquatic Science, 23 (1),13-28.<\/li>\n<li>Wijesinghe, H., Idroos, F.S. and <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> (2018) Heavy metal contamination status in seven fish species from reservoirs of Polonnaruwa district, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Journal of Aquatic Science, 23 (1).95-104.<\/li>\n<li>G.Y. and <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> (2018) Degradation of Ciprofloxacin (CIP) by bacteria isolated from effluent water and identification of degradation pathways, International Journal of Medical, Pharmacy and Drug Research, 2(3), 37-47.<\/li>\n<li>Idroos, F.S. and <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> (2018) Bioremediation of Microcystins by two native bacteria: <em>Bacillus cereus<\/em> and <em>Rahnella aquatilis<\/em>, Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences, 20 (3), 24-32.<\/li>\n<li>Madushanka, D.A.T. and <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> (2018) Potential utilization of <em>Microcystis<\/em> for biodiesel production: green solution for future energy crisis Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences, 19 (2). 143-149.<\/li>\n<li>Mahagamage, M.G.Y.L. and <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> (2018) Socio-economic background of the head and transitional regions of the Kelani River basin, Sri Lanka, Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences, 20 (3), 43-57<\/li>\n<li>Madushanka, D.A.T. and <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> (2018) Optimizing a solvent system for lipid extraction from cyanobacterium <em>Microcystis<\/em>: Future perspective for biodiesel production, Journal of National Science Foundation, 46(2), 217-225.<\/li>\n<li>Mahagamage MGYL, Pavithrani S Manage and <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> (2018) Water quality and microbial contamination status of groundwater in Jaffna peninsula, Sri Lanka, Journal of Water and Land Development, 40:3-12<\/li>\n<li>Mahagamage, M.G.Y.L.and <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> (2018)\u00a0Water quality and microbial contamination status of Madawachchiya, Padaviya and Kebathigollewa areas in Anuradhapura District, Journal of Water and Land Development,41:23-28.<\/li>\n<li>Gunasekara N.D., Idroos F.S. and <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> (2019) Microbial Degradation of Nitrate: Put Microbes to Work, Environment and Natural Resources Journal; 17(2), 30-40.<\/li>\n<li><strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong><strong> (<\/strong>2019) Cyanotoxins: A hidden cause of chronic kidney disease of unknown aetiology (CKDu) in Sri Lanka-a review. Sri Lanka Journal of Aquatic Science. 24 (1); 1-10.<\/li>\n<li>Ganegoda G.S.S., Chinthaka S.D.M., and <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> (2019) Contamination status of Geosmin in raw and treated waters in Sri Lanka, Journal of National Science Foundation,47(2), 245-259.<\/li>\n<li>Wijewickrama G.M.M.K and <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> (2019) Evaluation of the accumulation status of Microcystin-LR (MC-LR) in grains of two selected rice varieties (Oryza sative L.) and a selected leafy green, <em>Ipomoea aquatica<\/em>, Toxins, 11(8), 432-443.<\/li>\n<li>Liyanage G.Y and <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> (2019) Occurrence and distribution of tetracycline resistance determinants and their pollution profile in the aquaculture environment in Sri Lanka Journal of National Science Foundation,47 (4), 455-465.<\/li>\n<li>Ekanayake E.M.M.S and <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> (2020) Evaluation of the effectiveness of <em>Aspergillus <\/em> on decolourisation on CI-direct blue 201, Journal of National Science Foundation, Sri Lanka, Vol. 48(1), pp. 69-80.<\/li>\n<li>Ekanayake E.M.M.S and <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> (2020) Green approach for decolourization of textile dye-CI Direct Blue 201 using native bacterial strains, Environment and Natural Resources Journal, 18(1):1-8.<\/li>\n<li>Ganegoda G.S.S., Chinthaka S.D.M., and <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> (2020) Determination of Geosmin and 2- Methylisoborneol in water using Solid Phase Micro Extraction (SPME) and Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC\/MS), Journal of Ecology, Environment and Conservation, 23-27.<\/li>\n<li>Ekanayake E.M.M.S and <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> (2020) Effect of mixed bacterial consortia for decolourization and detoxification of an azo dye: CI Direct Blue 201 textile dye, Journal of Pollution Research39\u00a0(2), pp.\u00a0187-195<\/li>\n<li>Langley, M. C., Amano, N., Wedage, O., Deraniyagala, S., <strong><u>Pathmalal, M. M<\/u><\/strong>., Perera, N., Boivin, N., Petraglia, M. D., &amp; Roberts, P. (2020) Bows and arrows and complex symbolic displays 48,000 years ago in the South Asian tropics.\u00a0Science advances,\u00a06(24), eaba3831<\/li>\n<li>Remy Babicha., Jake C. Ulrich, E.M. Dilini V. Ekanayake, AndreyMassarsky, P. Mangala C.S. De Silva, <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong>, BrianJackson, P. Lee Ferguson, Richard T.Di Giulio, IainDrummond and Nishad Jayasundara (2020) Kidney development effects of metal herbicide mixtures: Implications for chronic kidney disease of unknown aetiology, Environmental International, 144, 106019.<\/li>\n<li>Mahagamage M.G.Y.L., Pathirage M.V.S.C and <strong><u>Manage, P.M<\/u> <\/strong>(2020) Contamination status of <em>Salmonella<\/em>, <em>Shigella<\/em> spp. and <em>Campylobacter<\/em> spp. in surface and groundwater of the Kelani River Basin, Sri Lanka, Water, 12, 2187-2204.<\/li>\n<li>Ranasinghe R.A.S.N., Wijesekara W.L.I, Perera P.R.D., Senanayake S.A., <strong><u>Manage P.M <\/u><\/strong>and Marapana R.A.U.J. (2020) Functional and Bioactive Properties of Gelatin Extracted from Aquatic Bioresources-A Review, Food Reviews International, DOI:10.1080\/875 59129.2020 .1747486<\/li>\n<li><strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong>, Mahagamage, M.G.Y.L. Ajward, R. and Amaratunge S. (2020)\u00a0The Need for Proper Management Leading to the Sustainability of Kelani River and its Lower basin, Journal of Water and Land Development, 47 (X\u2013XII): 10\u201315 e-ISSN 2083-4535<\/li>\n<li>Prathiba, A.A, Idroos F.S and <strong><u>Manage P.M<\/u><\/strong> (2021) Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon-degrading bacteria from effluent water from Weras River Part, Sri Lanka. Environment and Natural Resources Journal, 19(1):89-94.<\/li>\n<li>Serasinghe, D. and Manage P.M (2021) Feasibility of biodegradation of Azamethiphos; odour and fly controlling chemical used in open solid waste dumpsite at Karadiyana, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Journal of National Science Foundation, 49 (1); 123-134.<\/li>\n<li>Ekanayake E.M.M.S, Wijesekara W.L.I, Udayanage, D and <strong><u>Manage P.M<\/u><\/strong> (2021) &#8220;Phytoremediation of synthetic textile dyes: biosorption and enzymatic degradation involved in efficient dye decolorization by Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms and Pistia stratiotes L. International Journal of Environmental Pollution, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s11356-020-11699<\/li>\n<li>Bandara, K.R.V., Chinthaka, S.D.M., Yasawardena, S.G and <strong><u>Manage P.M<\/u><\/strong> (2021) Modified, optimized method of determination of Tributyltin (TBT) contamination in coastal water, sediment and biota in Sri Lanka, Marine Pollution Bulletin,<\/li>\n<li>Dissanayake, D.A.S.J., Wickramasinghe, D.D and <strong><u>Manage P.M<\/u><\/strong> (2021) Harmful diatoms and dinoflagellates in the Indian Ocean; a study from Southern coast of Sri Lanka, Ukrainian Journal of Ecology, 11 (1), 279-285<\/li>\n<li>Weerasinghe, W.M.L.I., Madusanka, D.A.T and <strong><u>Manage P.M<\/u><\/strong> (2021) isolation and identification of cellulose producing and sugar fermenting bacteria for second generation bioethanol production, International Journal of Renewable Energy Development, 10 (4), 699-711.<\/li>\n<li>Sadeepa, H.D.D., Sirisena K.A. and <strong><u>Manage P.M<\/u><\/strong>. (2021). Diversity of microbial communities in hot springs of Sri Lanka as revealed by 16S rRNA gene high-throughput sequencing analysis. Gene Journal 812. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.gene.2021.146103<\/li>\n<li>G.Y., Manage. S and <strong><u>Manage. P.M<\/u><\/strong>. (2021) Identification and characterization of antibiotic resistance bacteria in nile thilapia (<em>O.niloticus<\/em>) and determination of Multiple Antibiotic Resistance, The Journal of Pollution Research, 34-38.<\/li>\n<li>G.Y., Illango A. and <strong><u>Manage. P.M<\/u><\/strong>. (2021) Prevalence and quantitative analysis of Antibiotic Resistance Genes (ARGs) in surface and groundwater in meandering part of Kelani river basin in Sri Lanka, Journal of Water, Air and Soil Pollution, 351, 232-245<strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Silva, W.R., Nilushi, N.R., <strong><u> P.M<\/u><\/strong>., Lanka, U., Dhanushka, U., Nilmini, L.R. and Prasanna G. (2021) Effects of extraction solvents on phytochemical screening, cytotoxicity and anti-obesity activities of selected Sri Lankan medicinal plants, Pharmacogn Res, 13 (4), 246-256.<\/li>\n<li>Chandrasiri, Y.S., Weerasinghe, W.M., Madusanka, D.A. and <strong><u>Manage, P.M.<\/u><\/strong> (2022). Waste-Based Second-Generation Bioethanol: A Solution for Future Energy Crisis.\u00a0International Journal of Renewable Energy Development,\u00a011(1).<\/li>\n<li>G.Y., Weerasekara, M.M. and <strong><u>Manage. P.M<\/u><\/strong>. (2022) Screening and quantification of the selected penicillin and tetracycline resistance genes in the environmental samples, Sri Lanka J.Natn.Sci.Foundation Sri Lanka 2022 50 (2): 361 \u2013 370.<\/li>\n<li><strong><u>Manage, P.M<\/u><\/strong>., G.Y., Illango A., Madhushanka D.A.T. and Bandara, K.R.V. (2022) Pollution levels in Sri Lanka\u2019s west-south coastal waters: Making progress toward a cleaner environment, Regional Studies in Marine Sciences, 51, 102193.<\/li>\n<li><strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong>, Zen`ichiro Kawabata &amp; Shin-ichi Nakano (2000) Algicidal effect of the bacterium <em>Alcaigenes denitrificans<\/em> on<em> Microcystis <\/em> Aquat Microb Ecol 22: 111-117.<\/li>\n<li>Shin-ichi Nakano, Nobuyoshi Ishii, <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong>, Zen`ichiro Kawabata (1998) Trophic roles of heterotrophic nanoflagellates and ciliates among planktonic organisms in a hypereutrophic pond. Aquat Microb Ecol 16: 153-161.<\/li>\n<li>A. S. N. Ranasinghe, W. L. I. Wijesekara, P. R. D. Perera, S. A. Senanayake, <strong><u>M. M. Pathmalal<\/u><\/strong> &amp; R. A. U. J. Marapana. (2022) Nutritional Value and Potential Applications of Jellyfish, Journal of Aquatic Food Product Technology, 1-38<\/li>\n<li>A. T. Madusanka, <strong><u>P. M. Manage<\/u><\/strong>. (2022) Biodiesel Production from Microalgae and Cyanobacteria: a Short Review. International Journal on Engineering Applications, 10, 87-95.<\/li>\n<li>Shin-ichi Nakano, <strong><u>Pathmalal M Manage<\/u><\/strong>, Yuichiro Nishibe, &amp; Zen`ichiro Kawabata (2001). Trophic linkage among heterotrophic nanoflagellates, ciliates and metazoan zooplankton in a hypereutrophic pond. Aquat Microb Ecol 25: 259-270.<\/li>\n<li>Ekanayake M.M and <strong><u>Manage P.<\/u><\/strong> (2022) Microremediation potential of synthetic textile dyes by <em>Aspergillus niger<\/em> via biosorption and asymmetric degradation. Environment and Natural Resources Journal. 20(3), 234-245.<\/li>\n<li>Bandara, K.R.V. and <strong><u>Manage, P.M.<\/u><\/strong> (2022). Toxicological Effects of Tributyltin in Zebrafish (<em>Danio rerio<\/em>) Embryos.\u00a0Environment and Natural Resources Journal,\u00a020(5), pp.475-481.<\/li>\n<li>Abeysiri, H.A.S.N. and <strong><u>Manage, P.M.<\/u><\/strong> (2022). Microcystin-LR contamination in Nile tilapia (<em>Oreochromis niloticus<\/em>) in some water bodies in Sri Lanka.\u00a0Sri Lanka Journal of Aquatic Sciences, 27(2), pp.91\u2013105.<\/li>\n<li>Abeysiri, H.A.S.N. and <strong><u>Manage, P.M.<\/u><\/strong> (2022). Water quality, microcystin-LR, and Cylindrospermopsin contamination status of spring and dug well water in CKDu high, low, and non-prevalent areas of Sri Lanka.\u00a0Sri Lanka Journal of Aquatic Sciences, 27(2), pp.75\u201389.<\/li>\n<li>Yasindra, S. C., Lakshika, W.M., Weerasinghe, Madusanka, D.A.T., <strong><u>Pathmalal M. M.<\/u><\/strong> (2022). Waste-Based Second-Generation Bioethanol: A Solution for Future Energy Crisis, International Journal of Renewable Energy Development 11 (1): 275-285.<\/li>\n<li>Abeysiri, H.A.S.N., Wanigasuriya, J.K.P., Suresh, T.S., Beneragama, D.H. and Manage, P.M., (2022). Effect of Cylindrospermopsin on the hepatotoxicity in Wistar rats.\u00a0Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, 50(3), pp.595\u2013605.<\/li>\n<li>Wijerathna P.A.K.C., Idroos F.S. and <strong><u>Manage P.M.<\/u><\/strong> (2022). A review of the green approach to the treatment of solid waste leachate. International Journal of Environment and waste management. Accepted. (1<sup>st<\/sup> July 2022)<\/li>\n<li>Dharmasiri R.B.N., Undugoda L.J.S., Nilmini A.H.L., <strong><u>Pathmalal M.M<\/u><\/strong>., Nugara N.N.R.N., Udayanga D. and Kannangara S. (2022). Depolymerization of polyaromatic hydrocarbons by <em>Penicillium<\/em> Inhabit the phyllosphere of urban ornamental plants.\u00a0Environmental Quality Management. 1-9.<\/li>\n<li>Perera, K., Ziajahromi, S., Bengtson Nash, S., <strong><u>Manage, P.M<\/u><\/strong>. and Leusch, F.D. (2022). Airborne Microplastics in Indoor and Outdoor Environments of a Developing Country in South Asia: Abundance, Distribution, Morphology, and Possible Sources.\u00a0Environmental Science &amp; Technology. 56, 23, 16676\u201316685.<\/li>\n<li>Dilrukshi, K.T., Beneragama, D.H., Suresh, T.S., Wanigasuriya, J.K.P. and <strong><u>Manage, P.M.,<\/u><\/strong> Single and combined effect of fluoride and hardness of drinking water on nephrotoxicity: in-vivo study using Wistar rats as an animal model.\u00a0Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka,\u00a051(3).<\/li>\n<li>Dilrukshi, K.T., Beneragama, D.H., Suresh, T.S., Wanigasuriya, J.K.P. and <strong><u>Manage, P.M.,<\/u><\/strong> Single and combined effect of fluoride and hardness of drinking water on nephrotoxicity: in-vivo study using Wistar rats as an animal model.\u00a0Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka,\u00a051(3).<\/li>\n<li>Wijerathne, R.S., <strong><u>Manage, P.M.<\/u><\/strong> and Idroos, F.S., 2022. Poly-\u03b2-hydroxybutyrate (PHB) production potential of naturally existing cyanobacterial blooms.\u00a0Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka,\u00a050(4).<\/li>\n<li>Ashanka, P.H., Prasasthi, M.A.A., Ratnayake, R.R.P.N., <strong><u>Pathmalal, M.M<\/u><\/strong>. and Idroos, F.S., 2022. Development of a cost-effective activated carbon incorporated sand gravel filter for rainwater treatment.\u00a0International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies,\u00a09(2), pp.34-43.<\/li>\n<li>Jayasundara, R.B.C.D., Udayagee, K.P.P., Karunarathna, A.K., <strong><u>Manage, P.M., <\/u><\/strong>Nugara, R.N. and Abhayapala, K.M.R.D., 2023. Permeable reactive barriers as an in situ groundwater remediation technique for open solid waste dumpsites: a review and prospect.\u00a0Water, Air, &amp; Soil Pollution,\u00a0234(1), p.50.<\/li>\n<li>Dharmasiri, R.B.N., Undugoda, L.J.S., Nilmini, A.H.L., Nugara, N.N.R.N., <strong><u>Manage, P.M.<\/u><\/strong> and Udayanga, D., 2023. Phylloremediation approach to green air: phenanthrene degrading potential of Bacillus spp. inhabit the phyllosphere of ornamental plants in urban polluted areas.\u00a0International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology,\u00a020(12), pp.13359-13372.<\/li>\n<li>Gunathilake, B.M., Jayawardana, D., Pupulewatte, P.G.H., Dissanayake, S. and <strong><u>Manage, P.M.,<\/u><\/strong> Removal of methylene blue from aqueous solution using raw laterite: an adsorption study. Journal of National Science Foundation Sri Lanka, 51 (1): pp. 53 &#8211; 67.<\/li>\n<li>Athauda, A.M.N., Abinaiyan, I., Liyanage, G.Y., Bandara, K.R.V. and <strong><u>Manage, P.M<\/u><\/strong>., 2023. Spatio-temporal variation of water quality in the Yan Oya River Basin, Sri Lanka.\u00a0Water, Air, &amp; Soil Pollution,\u00a0234(3), p.207.<\/li>\n<li>Gunawardana, D., Abeysiri, S. and <strong><u>Manage, P<\/u><\/strong>., 2023. Legacy of \u201cNew Normal\u201d plastics and \u201cNew Nitrogen\u201d in the Cyanotoxin footprint in mangrove ecosystems.\u00a0Phycology,\u00a03(1), pp.106-126.<\/li>\n<li>Abeysiri, H.A.S.N., Wanigasuriya, J.K.P., Suresh, T.S., Beneragama, D.H. and <strong><u>Manage, P.M.,<\/u><\/strong> Nephrotoxicity of Cylindrospermopsin (CYN) and Microcystin-LR (MC-LR) on Mammalian Kidney: Wistar Rat as a Model Assessment.\u00a0Nature Environment and Pollution Technology,\u00a023(3), pp.1761-1773.<\/li>\n<li>Dilrukshi, K.T., Beneragama, D.H., Suresh, T.S., Wanigasuriya, J.K.P. and <strong><u>Pathmalal, M.M.,<\/u><\/strong> Synergistic effect of fluoride and hardness: evaluation of nephrotoxicity on Wistar rats, using environmental water samples.\u00a0Fluoride,\u00a056.<\/li>\n<li>Peduruarachchi, H.T., Idroos, F.S., Ekanayake, E.M. and <strong><u>Manage, P.M.,<\/u><\/strong> Biodegradation of the Cyanotoxin Cylindrospermopsin using Bacillus cereus, Micrococcus luteus and Alcaligenes faecalis.<\/li>\n<li>Imanthi, K.P.A., Idroos, F.S. and <strong><u>Pathmalal, M.M.,<\/u><\/strong> Biotechnological performance of a cyanobacteria based microbial fuel cell.\u00a0Songklanakarin Journal of Science &amp; Technology,\u00a045(4).<\/li>\n<li>Gunathunga, C.J., Undugoda, L.J.S., <strong><u>Manage, P.M., <\/u><\/strong>Nugara, R.N., Nilmini, A.H.L.R., Udayanga, D. and Sandaruwan, C., 2024. Determining probiotic properties and fermented milk production potential of Lactobacillus strains inhabiting traditional buffalo curd.\u00a0Food Bioscience,\u00a057, p.103544.<\/li>\n<li>Rangani, S.C., Marapana, R.A.U.J., Senanayake, G.S.A., Perera, P.R.D., <strong><u>Pathmalal, M.M.<\/u><\/strong> and Amarasinghe, H.K., 2023. Correlation analysis of phenolic compounds, antioxidant potential, oxygen radical scavenging capacity, and alkaloid content in ripe and unripe <em>Areca catechu<\/em> from major cultivation areas in Sri Lanka.\u00a0Applied Food Research,\u00a03(2), p.100361.<\/li>\n<li>Jayathilake, K.M.P.I., <strong><u>Manage, P.M. <\/u><\/strong>and Idroos, F.S., 2024. Invasive Aquatic Plants as Potential Sustainable Feedstocks for Biochar Production and as an Innovative Approach for Wastewater Treatment.\u00a0Nature Environment and Pollution Technology,\u00a023(2), pp.991-1005.<\/li>\n<li>Liyanage, D., Liyanage, G.Y., Sirisena, K. and <strong><u>Manage, P.<\/u><\/strong>, Screening of amoxicillin degradation potential by amoxicillin-resistant bacteria. Open University Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n<li>Weerasinghe, N.L.C., Liyanage, G.Y. and <strong><u>Manage, P.M.<\/u><\/strong>, 2024. Integrated Biological Control of <em>Eichhornia crassipes<\/em> (Mart.) Solms Using Phytopathogenic Fungi and Water Hyacinth Mites: <em>Orthogalumna terebrantis<\/em>.\u00a0International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies,\u00a011(1), pp.127-139.<\/li>\n<li>Wijerathna, P.A.K.C., Udayagee, K.P.P., Idroos, F.S. and <strong><u>Manage, P.M<\/u><\/strong>., 2024. Novel Bacterial Consortium for Mitigation of Odor and Enhance Compost Maturation Rate of Municipal Solid Waste: A Step Toward a Greener Economy.\u00a0Nature Environment &amp; Pollution Technology,\u00a023(3).<\/li>\n<li>Wijerathna, P.A.K.C., Dilrukshi, K.T., Liyanage, G.Y., Bandara, K.R.V., Mahagamage, M.G.Y.L. and <strong><u>Manage, P.M.<\/u><\/strong>, 2024. Status of cyanotoxin contamination and water quality in major irrigational and recreational reservoirs in Sri Lanka.\u00a0Sustainable Water Resources Management,\u00a010(3), p.116.<\/li>\n<li>Wijerathna, P.A.K.C., Udayagee, K.P.P., Idroos, F.S. and <strong><u>Manage, P.M.,<\/u><\/strong> Formulation of Novel Microbial Consortia for Rapid Composting of Biodegradable Municipal Solid Waste: An Approach in the Circular Economy: 10.32526\/ennrj\/22\/20230270.\u00a0Environment and Natural Resources Journal,\u00a022(3), pp.283-300.<\/li>\n<li>Mallikarachchi, K.E.P., Bandara, K.R.V., Weerasekera, M.M., Nugara, R.N., Undugoda, L.J.S. and <strong><u>Manage, P.M.<\/u><\/strong>, 2024. Aromatase (CYP19) gene as a biomarker for detection of naphthalene and phenanthrene in Colombo to Mirissa coastal water in Sri Lanka.\u00a0Marine Pollution Bulletin,\u00a0201, p.116187.<\/li>\n<li>Liyanage, G.Y., Sadeepa, D. and <strong><u>Manage, P.<\/u><\/strong>, 2024. Screening the presence of cyanotoxin in selected reservoirs in Sri Lanka and employing molecular markers as an advanced alert system.\u00a0Journal of Water and Health,\u00a022(7), pp.1195-1208.<\/li>\n<li>Liyanage, G.Y., Wijerathna, P.A.K.C., Bandara, S.M.T.V. and <strong><u>Manage, P.M.,<\/u><\/strong> Assessment of Virulence Potential and Antibiotic Resistance Profiles in E. coli Isolates from Selected Ground Water Samples Around the Control Open Dump Sites in Sri Lanka.\u00a0Waste and Biomass Valorization,\u00a015(9), pp.5475-5485.<\/li>\n<li>Gunawardana, D., Abeysiri, S. and <strong><u>Manage, P<\/u><\/strong>., 2023. Legacy of \u201cNew Normal\u201d plastics and \u201cNew Nitrogen\u201d in the Cyanotoxin footprint in mangrove ecosystems.\u00a0Phycology,\u00a03(1), pp.106-126.<\/li>\n<li>Pavalakumar, D., Undugoda, L.J.S., Thambugala, K.M., <strong><u>Manage, P.M.<\/u><\/strong>, Nugara, R.N., Kannangara, S.D. and Rajapaksha, S.M., 2024. An analysis of regional variations in the physicochemical properties of Cocos nucifera L. var. nana across Sri Lanka.\u00a0Plant Physiology Reports,\u00a029(3), pp.461-471.<\/li>\n<li>Ranasinghe, R.A.S.N., Senanayake, S.A., Wijesekara, W.L.I., Perera, P.R.D., <strong><u>Pathmalal, M.M. <\/u><\/strong>and Marapana, R.A.U.J., 2024. Characterization of biodegradable films prepared from gelatin extracted from jellyfish <em>Acromitus flagellates <\/em>using hot water extraction and microwave-assisted extraction.\u00a0Food Packaging and Shelf Life,\u00a044, p.101315.<\/li>\n<li>Pavalakumar, D., Undugoda, L.J.S., Gunathunga, C.J., <strong><u>Manage, P.M.,<\/u><\/strong> Nugara, R.N., Kannangara, S., Lankasena, B.N.S. and Patabendige, C.N.K., 2024. Evaluating the Probiotic Profile, Antioxidant Properties, and Safety of Indigenous <em>Lactobacillus<\/em> Inhabiting Fermented Green Tender Coconut Water.\u00a0Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins, pp.1-17.<\/li>\n<li>Jayathilake, K.M.P.I., <strong><u>Manage, P.M.<\/u><\/strong> and Idroos, F.S., 2024. Development of water lettuce (<em>Pistia<\/em>) based biochar filter for the treatment of industrial wastewater: a green approach.\u00a0Current Science (00113891),\u00a0127(10). pp. 1208-1218.<\/li>\n<li>Thivijan, S., Pavalakumar, D., Gunathunga, C.J., Undugoda, L.J., <strong><u>Manage, P.M.<\/u><\/strong>, Nugara, R.N., Bandara, P.C., Thambugala, K.M., Al-Asmari, F. and Promputtha, I., 2024. Influence of indigenous non-Saccharomyces yeast strains on the physicochemical and sensory properties of wine fermentation: a promising approach to enhancing wine quality.\u00a0Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology,\u00a014, p.1495177.<\/li>\n<li>Gunathunga, C.J., Undugoda, L.J.S., <strong><u>Manage, P.M.<\/u><\/strong>, Nugara, R.N., Nilmini, A.H.L.R., Udayanga, D. and Sandaruwan, C., 2024. Determining probiotic properties and fermented milk production potential of Lactobacillus strains inhabiting traditional buffalo curd.\u00a0Food Bioscience,\u00a057, p.103544.<\/li>\n<li>Loganathan, T., Yasodara, L.G., <strong><u>Manage, P. <\/u><\/strong>and Idroos, F.S., 2024. Swordtail (<em>Xiphophorous helleri<\/em>) growth promoting activity and antibacterial property of pineapple (<em>Ananas comosus<\/em>) peel oil.\u00a0Israeli Journal of Aquaculture-Bamidgeh,\u00a076(3), pp.117-125.<\/li>\n<li>Liu, X., Pei, T., Xu, G., Huang, T., Wu, Y., Jin, X., Cao, Y., Sun, R., Hu, S., <strong><u>Manage, P.M. <\/u><\/strong>and Liu, X., 2025. Suspended sediment (SPS) triggers nitrogen retention by altering microbial network stability and electron transport behavior during the aerobic-anoxic transition.\u00a0Journal of Environmental Management,\u00a0373, p.123787<\/li>\n<li>Bandara, S.M.T.V., Wijerathna, P.A.K.C., Liyanage, G.Y. and <strong><u>Manage, P.M., <\/u><\/strong> The Occurrence and Antibacterial Susceptibility of Salmonella spp. &amp; Shigella spp. along the Southern Coastal Belt of Sri Lanka, from Galleface to Mirissa.\u00a0Water, Air, &amp; Soil Pollution,\u00a0236(8), p.476.<\/li>\n<li>Ganegoda, S.S. and <strong><u>Manage, P.M.,<\/u><\/strong> Isolation and identification of novel, native geosmin and 2-methylisoborneol degrading bacteria.\u00a0Water Practice &amp; Technology,\u00a020(3), pp.493-507.<\/li>\n<li>Samarathunga, J., Wijesekara, I., Jayasinghe, M. and <strong><u>Pathmalal, M.M.,<\/u><\/strong> Different Extraction Procedures and Assessment of Proteins from Five Sri Lankan Seaweed Species.\u00a0Journal of Aquatic Food Product Technology, pp.1-20.<\/li>\n<li>Imanthi, K.P.A., Wanigasuriya, J.K.P., Perera, P.P.R., Jayasundara, N. and <strong><u>Manage, P.M.<\/u><\/strong> \u2018Impact of well water hardness and fluoride on chronic kidney disease of unknown aetiology in Sri Lanka \u2013 Zebra fish as an animal model\u2019, Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, 25(1), p. D1787. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.46488\/NEPT.2026.v25i01.D1787<\/li>\n<li>Jayathilake, K.M.P.I., <strong><u>Manage, P.M.<\/u><\/strong> and Idroos, F.S., 2025. Isolation and Characterization of Phosphate-Solubilizing Bacteria from Compost and Open Dump Sites: Implications for Plant Growth.\u00a0Nature Environment &amp; Pollution Technology,\u00a024(3). pp. 1-10.<\/li>\n<li>Bandara, S.M.T.V., Wijerathna, P.A.K.C., Liyanage, G.Y., Pathirage, S. and <strong><u>Manage, P.<\/u><\/strong>, 2025. Occurrence of Shiga-toxigenic and enteropathogenic <em> coli <\/em>contaminations and assessment of water quality in the southern coastal belt in Sri Lanka.\u00a0Journal of Water and Health,\u00a023(7), pp.861-876.<\/li>\n<li>Mudalige, B.W., Ireshika, S., <strong><u>Manage, P.M.<\/u><\/strong> and Idroos, F.S., 2025. Phosphate Solubilization and Plant Growth-Promoting Potential of Penicillium oxalicum (Bt9) in Eppawala Rock Phosphate-Enriched Compost. Nature Environment and pollution Technology, 25(3), pp. 1-39.<\/li>\n<li>Sewmi, J.A.G.V., Liyanage, G.Y., Wijerathna, P.A.K.C. and <strong><u>Manage, P.M<\/u><\/strong>., 2025. Comprehensive Study on Antibiotic Resistance, Antibiotic Residues, and Quality of the Municipal Solid Waste Compost in Sri Lanka.\u00a0Water, Air, &amp; Soil Pollution,\u00a0236(12), p.762.<\/li>\n<li>Pavalakumar, D., Gunathunga, C.J., Undugoda, L.J.S., <strong><u>Manage, P.M.<\/u><\/strong>, Nugara, R.N. and Kannangara, S., 2025. Metabolite Profiling and Functional Assessment of Indigenous <em>Lactobacillus<\/em> in the Fermentation and Biopreservation of Pathogen Exposed Tender Coconut Water Using HPLC and GC-MS.\u00a0Food Bioscience, p.107588.<\/li>\n<li>Meddage, A.K.M.M.K., <strong><u>Manage, P.M. <\/u><\/strong>and Withanage, P.M., 2025. Impact of probiotics mixture as a water additive on water quality, growth performance and survival of <em>Catla catla<\/em>Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka,\u00a053(2).<\/li>\n<li>Ranasinghe, R.A.S.N., Wijesekara, W.L.I., Senanayake, S.A., Perera, P.R.D., <strong><u>Pathmalal, M.M<\/u><\/strong>. and Marapana, R.A.U.J., 2025. The impact of in vitro gastrointestinal hydrolysis on the antioxidant activity of gelatin extracted from jellyfish <em>Acromitus flagellatus<\/em>.\u00a0Journal of Food Science and Technology, pp.1-9.<\/li>\n<li>Wijerathna, P.A.K.C., Udayagee, K.P.P., Idroos, F.S. and <strong><u>Manage, P.M.,<\/u><\/strong> Spectral characterization and Indexing methods for the quality assessment of municipal solid waste compost prepared using novel bacterial consortia.Nature Environment and Pollution Technology 25(1):D1799<\/li>\n<li>Rangani, S., Marapana, R., Senanayake, G., Perera, P., <strong><u>Pathmalal, M.<\/u><\/strong>, &amp; Amarasinghe, H. 2025. Alkaloids and nitrosamines in betel quid: A biochemical exploration of carcinogenicity. Chemico-Biological Interactions, 407, p. 111383.<\/li>\n<li>Madushika, N. H., Munaweera, I., Liyanage, G. Y., Jayawardane, P., &amp; <strong><u>Manage, P. M. <\/u><\/strong> Innovative green nanotechnology for sustainable water purification under climate change: tackling antibiotic contaminants. Environmental Science Nano. 13, pp. 150-183<\/li>\n<li>M. B. B. Sathsarini, T. G. I. Sandamali, <strong><u>M. M. Pathmalal <\/u><\/strong>and F. S. Idroos 2025. Phosphate Solubilization and Plant Growth-Promoting Potential of <em>Penicillium oxalicum<\/em> (Bt9) in Eppawala Rock Phosphate-Enriched Compost. Journal of Nature Environment and Pollution Technology. 25(3). pp. 1-39.<\/li>\n<li>Edirisingha, I.P., Undugoda, L.J., <strong><u>Manage, P.M.,<\/u><\/strong> Lankansena, N., Patabadendige, C., Nugara, R.N., Macreadie, P. and Bhadury, P., 2025. Microplastics in Agroecosystems: Sources of Food Crop Contamination, Detection Challenges, and Sustainable Remediation Strategies. Food Bioscience, p.107929.<\/li>\n<li>Jayathilake, P., <strong><u>Manage, P.<\/u><\/strong> and Idroos, F., 2025. Synergistic Effect Of <em>Bacillus<\/em> And <em>Aspergillus<\/em> Spp. As Biofertilizers Spray On Nutrient Uptake And Growth Enhancement In Lettuce (<em>Lactuca Sativa<\/em>) And Radish (<em>Raphanus Sativus<\/em>): Impact Of Biofertilizer On Soil Fertility And Sustainable Agriculture.\u00a0Journal of microbiology, biotechnology and food sciences, pp.e12404-e12404.<\/li>\n<li>Wijetunge, D., <strong><u>Manage, P<\/u><\/strong>., &amp; Ranatunga, K. 2025. Potential pollution by biodegradable waste: Assessing the degradability of oxo-degradable, compostable, and biodegradable products under laboratory conditions. Nature Environment and Pollution Technology. 25(2) pp. 1-15.<\/li>\n<li>Darshani, N.P., Hewawasam, C., Jayasanka, D.J., <strong><u>Manage, P.M<\/u><\/strong>. and Hatamoto, M., 2025. Nitrogen removal performances of Downflow Hanging Sponge (DHS) reactors for wastewater treatment: A critical review. Cleaner Water, p.100136.<\/li>\n<li>Ranasinghe, R.A.S.N., Wijesekara, W.L.I., Senanayake, S.A., Perera, P.R.D., <strong><u>Pathmalal, M.M.<\/u><\/strong> and Marapana, R.A.U.J., 2024. Preservation of strawberries using jellyfish gelatin-based biodegradable films and coatings under refrigerated storage. Food Science and Technology International, p.10820132241298487.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> and Swarna Piyasiri (1995). The chlorophyll-a content, species composition and population structure of phytoplankton in Randenigala reservoir in Sri Lanka. Vidyodaya Journal of Sci., 5: 29-41.<\/li>\n<li>Kanthilatha, W.S.P.Y.N., Yasawardene, S.G., <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> and Adikarie G. (2008) Composition of the stature of Bellan-Bandi Palassa man with historic, Vadda and present population. Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka. 54. pp 43-52.<\/li>\n<li>Kanthilatha, W., S. Yasawardene, G. Adhikari, W. E. Boyd and <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> (2012) &#8220;Re-visiting the Bellan-Bandi Palassa human remains of the mesolithic period, Sri Lanka.&#8221; Man and Environment 37(2): 7.<\/li>\n<li><strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong>, C. Edwards and L. Lawton (2010) &#8220;Bacterial degradation of microcystin.&#8221; Interdisciplinary Studies on Environmental Chemistry-Biological Responses to Contaminants. TERRAPUB: Tokyo: 97-104.<\/li>\n<li>Zen`ichiro Kawabata, Man-gi min, Nobuyoshi Ishii, Renkichi Takata, Kensuke Furukawa, Akira Oshima, Masaya Ueki, <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong>, Shin-ichi Nakano (1998). Evaluation of the Effects of Biological Perturbations on an Ecosystem Using Aquatic Microcosms. Comparative Evaluation of Environmental Toxicants- Health effects of Environmental Toxicants Derived from Advanced Technologies, National Institute of Radiobiological Sciences, Japan, 109-114.<\/li>\n<li><u> K.<\/u>S, Taniyasu S., Yamashita N. and <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u> <\/strong>(2008) Fluoroalkyl surfactants in fish and water from Sri Lanka: An estimation of PFOS and PFOA intake via Fish. Persistent Organic Pollutant (POPs) Research in Asia, 1. 167-172.<\/li>\n<li>Guruge KS, Taniyasu S, Yamashita N, <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> (2007) Occurrence of fluoroalkyl surfactants in water from Sri Lanka. Organohalogen compounds. 69: 2796-2799.<\/li>\n<li><strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong>, Christine Edwards and Linda A Lawton (2009)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Biodegradation of Microcystin LR by natural bacterial population. Environmental Research in Asia TERRAPUB, 2, 277-285.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"9\">\n<li><strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> &amp; Swarna Piyasiri (1999) Composition, distribution and density of Zooplankton in Randenigala reservoir, Sri Lanka. Vidyodaya J. of Sci, 8: 207-216.<\/li>\n<li><strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> (2009) Seasonal changes in the abundance of biological<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>agents killing <em>Microcystis aeruginosa<\/em> in a hypereutrophic pond. Vidyodaya Journal of Science. 34-39.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"11\">\n<li><strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong>, Yasawardna S.G and Wedage W.S (2009) Hepatotoxic effects of <em>Microcystis aeruginosa<\/em> (PCC7820) on Wister Rates, Golden Jubilee Special Issue of the Vidyodaya Journal.23-26.<\/li>\n<li>Dissanayake D.M.M.P. and<strong> <u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u> <\/strong>(2009) Aflatoxin contamination in peanuts commercially available in Sri Lanka. Vidyodaya Journal of Science.14, pp 151-159.<\/li>\n<li>Waduwawara S and <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u> <\/strong>(2009) Spoilage after cooking of some rice varieties commonly consumed in Sri Lanka. Vidyodaya Journal of Science. 14, pp 131-141.<\/li>\n<li>Wijeratne, P.K.D.K.B. and<strong> <u>Pathmalal M Manage<\/u> <\/strong>(2018<strong>) <\/strong>Accumulation status of microcystin-LR in cultured and natural samples of <em>Oreochromis niloticus <\/em>(Nile tilapia), Journal of Entomology and Zoological Studies<strong>. <\/strong>6(4): 1022-1026.<\/li>\n<li>Dilini Prayomi Hapuarachchi, Niranjanie Ratnayake, J.M.A. Manatunge and<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> (2009) Improvements of the performance of unit operations of water treatment plants where irrigation tanks are used as the source. International symposium of exchange on sustainable development of Asia. Faculty of Engineering, Ruhunu University, Sri Lanka. 34-39.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"16\">\n<li>Mahagamage, M.G.Y.L. and <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> (2015) Mapping spatial distribution of water quality parameters of groundwater in the Kelani River basin in Sri Lanka using GIS, Proceeding of 11<sup>th<\/sup> International Academic Conference on Development in Science and Technology (IACDST-2015).3-5.<\/li>\n<li>Idroos, F.S., <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage,<\/u><\/strong>G.DN.K. De Silva and Laleen Karunanayake (2015) Development of a laboratory scale sand filter with Microcystin-LR degrading <em>Bacillus cereus<\/em>, proceeding of 11<sup>th<\/sup> International Academic Conference on Development in Science and Technology (IACDST-2015). 5-8.<\/li>\n<li><strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> and Liyanage, G.Y. (2015) Role of native bacteria as a bio remediating agent for naphthalene and phenanthrene, Proceeding of 11<sup>th<\/sup> International Academic Conference on Development in Science and Technology (IACDST-2015).8-11.<\/li>\n<li>G.Y. and <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> (2015) Presence of Tetracycline and Oxytetracycline Resistant Bacteria and Resistant Genes in Effluent Water of Zoological Garden, Sri Lanka. Proceeding of 11<sup>th<\/sup> International Academic Conference on Development in Science and Technology (IACDST-2015). 11-14.<\/li>\n<li>G.Y. and <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> (2017) Risk of prophylactic antibiotics in livestock and poultry farms; a growing problem for human and animal health. Pharmaceutical Journal of Sri Lanka. Vol 7 (1). 13-22.<\/li>\n<li><strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> and S N Premetilake (2011) Occurrence of heterotrophic bacteria causing lysis of <em> aeruginosa<\/em> in Beira Lake, Sri Lanka. Vidyodaya Journal of Science, 16: 31-56.<\/li>\n<li>Idroos, F.S., Hettiarachchi, I.U., <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> (2014) Optimization of a standard Method for enumeration of total cell counts of colonial <em>Microcystis aeroginosa<\/em> in environmental samples from Boralasgamuwa lake, Vidyodaya Journal, Vol 18: 45-54.<\/li>\n<li>Mahagamage, M. G. Y. L., S. D. M. Chinthaka and <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> (2014) &#8220;Multivariate analysis of Physico-chemical and microbial parameters of surface water in Kelani river &#8221; International Journal in Multidisciplinary Studies (IJMS) 1: 55-61.<\/li>\n<li>A.S.A. Rathnasri and <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> (2015) Evaluation of groundwater quality in five grama divisions of Maharagama urban area using Groundwater Quality Index (WQI), International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (IJMS). Vol. 2(2) 59-64.<\/li>\n<li>Zen`ichiro Kawabata, <strong><u>Pathmalal M Manage<\/u>,<\/strong> Yasuyuki Miyai, Makoto Hisamoto &amp; Masahiro Miyai (2002) Cavitation control as the mean of deducing algal biomass in pond waters. Water Treatment Biology Vol. 38. No. 4, 203-210.<\/li>\n<li>Ganegoda, G.S.S., <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> and Pathirage, S. (2018) Evaluation of well water quality with special emphasis on Principal Component Analysis (PCA) at Maharagama, Sri Lanka, Journal of Eco Technology Research, 18 (4), 47-57.<\/li>\n<li>Ekanayake, E.M.M.S and <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> (2017) Decolorization of CI Direct Blue 201 by native bacteria, International Journal of Multidisciplinary Approaches., 49-58.<\/li>\n<li>Idroos, F.S. and <strong><u>Pathmalal M. Manage<\/u><\/strong> (2017) Removal of Microcystin-LR using cellular extracts of <em>Bacillus cereus<\/em>. KDU Journal of Multidisciplinaire Studies (KJMS), Vol 1 (1), 5-9.<\/li>\n<li>Sadeepa, H. D. D., Sirisena, K. A. and <strong><u> P.M<\/u><\/strong>. (2022) Characterization of Microbial Community in Wahava Hot Springs in Sri Lanka. (Accepted by Ceylon Journal of Science) (1<sup>st<\/sup> February 2022).<\/li>\n<li>Jayawardhane, J.K.P.C., Weerasekara, K.A.W.S. and <strong><u>Pathmalal, M.M.<\/u><\/strong>, 2023. Spatial and temporal variation of physicochemical parameters of coastal waters in the southwestern region of Sri Lanka.\u00a0Sri Lanka Journal of Aquatic Sciences,\u00a028(1).<\/li>\n<li>Weerasinghe, N. L. C., Liyanage, G. Y., &amp; <strong><u>Manage, P. M.<\/u><\/strong> (2024). Integrated biological control of <em>Eichhornia crassipes<\/em> (Mart.) Solms using phytopathogenic fungi and water hyacinth mites: <em>Orthogalumna terebrantis. <\/em>International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 11(1), 127\u2013139.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>National and International Abstract publications : More than 500 +<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS B.Sc. (Special) Degree in Zoology, First class honors with chemistry as the subsidiary subject. University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka-1992 Diploma in Japanese Language, Faculty of Education in International Language, Hiroshima University, Japan-1996 Master Degree (M.Sc) in Life Environmental Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Life Environmental Conservation Science, Ehime\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 University, Japan-1998 \u20132001 &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/research.sjp.ac.lk\/cwar\/publication-and-achievement-snr-prof-m-m-pathmalal\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Publication and Achievement &#8211; Snr.Prof. M. M. 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