| Ph.D. | |||
| Name of the student | Title of the thesis | Supervisor | Year of the graduation |
| I.M.W.K. Illangasinghe | Development of criteria for forming and maintaining a sludge blanket in an upflow sludge blanket clarifier/pulsator |
Prof. (Mrs.) N. Ratnayake |
2019
|
| A. Witharana | Rapid degradation of FOG discharged from food industry wastewater by lipolytic fungi as a bioaugmentation application |
Prof. (Mrs.) N. Ratnayake Dr. Chandrika M. Nanayakkara |
2018
|
M.Sc. Students (Full Time & Part Time)
|
Name |
Thesis Title |
Supervisor/s |
Degree |
Completion Year |
|
E.A.C. Priyadarshani |
Defluoridation of potable water in CKDu prevalent areas enriched with hardness using modified-fly ash functionalized with iron oxide |
Prof. M.W. Jayaweera Dr. (Ms.) W.B. Gunawardana |
M.Sc. |
2020 |
|
U.A.A.G. Danushika |
Phthalic acid esters in urban watercourses of Colombo and their treatment |
Prof. M.W. Jayaweera Prof. N.J.G.J Bandara |
M.Sc. |
2019 |
|
W.D.M.C. Perera |
Defluoridation of potable water in CKDu prevalent areas of Sri Lanka by functionalized modified-fly ash |
Prof. M.W. Jayaweera Dr. (Ms.) W.B. Gunawardana |
M.Sc. |
2019 |
|
A.A.S.U. Gunarathna |
Fate and transport of glyphosate and degradation byproducts: Implications for remediation at CKDu endemic areas in Sri Lanka |
Dr. (Ms.) W.B. Gunawardana |
M.Sc. |
2018 |
|
C.J. Ranasinghe |
Analysis of root causes of the excessive Chlorine demand in water treatment |
Prof. (Mrs.) N. Ratnayake |
M.Sc. |
2017 |
|
S. Dharmasinghe |
Poly Aluminum Chloride as an alternative to Alum as a coagulant in water treatment |
Prof. (Mrs.) N. Ratnayake |
M.Sc. |
2017 |
|
J.S.S. Devi |
Evaluating the performance of subsurface horizontal flow constructed wetland for tertiary treatment of sanitary landfill leachate |
Prof. M.W. Jayaweera |
M.Sc. |
2017 |
|
H.P.D.U. Iroshani |
Up-flow anaerobic sludge blanket (USAB) reactor to treat landfill leachate under tropical condition |
Dr. P.G. Rathnasiri Dr. W.M.K.R.T.W. Bandara |
M.Sc. |
2017 |
|
H.M.T. Dharmawardhana |
Attitude of affected households towards the mode of compensation and possible issues due to land acquisition for expressway projects in Sri Lanka |
Dr. J.M.A. Manatunge |
M.Sc. |
2017 |
|
K.A.N. Kumarasinghe |
Ambient air shed quality management with new coal power plant installation |
Prof. A. De. Alwis |
M.Sc. |
2015 |
|
W.S.A.De. Silva |
Rationalized resource allocation for implementing water safety plans |
Prof. (Mrs.) N. Ratnayake |
M.Sc. |
2015 |
|
W.G.A.N. Jayathilake |
Effectiveness of operational aspects of compost plants in Sri Lanka |
Dr. S.H.P. Gunawardena |
M.Sc. |
2015 |
|
D.A.A.K. Niranjana |
Waste-to-energy as a solution for proper solid waste management in Sri Lankan municipalities: Feasibility based on financial and extended cost-benefit analysis |
Dr. M.W. Jayaweera Dr. J.M.A. Manatunge |
M.Sc. |
2015 |
|
A.M.H.K. Abeykoon |
Use of WSP concepts in risk mitigation of distribution systems at under capacity operation: A case study on Kandy South water distribution system |
Prof. (Mrs.) N. Ratnayake
|
M.Sc. |
2015 |
|
D.S.P.R.D. Premachandra |
Investigation of micro-climatic features (vegetation) affecting the indoor air quality in suburb cities of Colombo |
Prof. (Mrs.) C. Jayasinghe |
M.Sc. |
2015 |
|
K. Anjithan |
Management practices of water treatment sludge in Sri Lanka and reuse potential of sludge as a construction material |
Prof. (Mrs.) N. Ratnayake Dr. (Mrs.) B.C.L. Athapattu |
M.Sc. |
2015 |
|
R.P.D.I. Rohana |
Improving the methodologies adopted for assessment of environmental and social impacts of mini hydro power project |
Dr. J.M.A. Manatunge |
M.Sc. |
2015 |
|
L.I. Jayaratne |
Development of a drinking water quality index for dry zone of Sri Lanka: Application to Kala Oya basin |
Dr. J.M.A. Manatunge Dr. B.C.L. Athapattu |
M.Sc. |
2015 |
|
A.D. Senavirathna |
Comprehensive guideline for sustainable involuntary resettlement |
Dr. J.M.A. Manatunge |
M.Sc. |
2015 |
|
R.W.C.N. Rajapaksha |
Establishment of dry weather flow in Kalu Ganga under climate change scenarios |
Dr. N. Wijerathne |
M.Sc. |
2015 |
|
G.P. Amarasekara |
Impacts of hydrological changes on selenography and biology and fishery of Etroplus suratensis and Scylla serrata in Koggala Lagoon, Sri Lanka |
Dr. J.M.A. Manatunge Prof. T. Gamage |
M.Phil. |
2015 |
|
L.B.K. Lal |
Root causes for the failures of existing sewerage system in Colombo Municipal Council area |
Prof. (Mrs.) N. Ratnayake |
M.Sc. |
2013 |
|
T.D. Abeysuriya |
Development of environmental management guideline for Sri Lankan golf courses |
Prof. (Mrs.) N. Ratnayake Dr. M.W. Jayaweera |
M.Sc. |
2013 |
|
M.B.T. Nilushi |
Development of guidelines for best practices in water quality management for rural water supplies based on the water safety plan approach |
Prof. (Mrs.) N. Ratnayake |
M.Sc. |
2013 |
|
R.A.D.S. Mangalika |
Priority criteria for selecting rural water supply schemes for implementation |
Prof. (Mrs.) N. Ratnayake |
M.Sc. |
2013 |
|
M. Jayakody |
Multiple uses of sub-urban tanks: A case study based on Boralesgamuwa Lake |
Dr. J.M.A. Manatunge |
M.Sc. |
2013 |
|
S. Kalubowila |
Pilot study on floating wetlands for management of algal washout from stabilization ponds: An application to Hikkaduwa waste stabilization ponds |
|
|
|
|
W.W. Liyanage |
Development of a model to select the optimum sedimentation process in surface water treatment |
Prof. (Mrs.) N. Ratnayake |
M.Sc. |
2012 |
|
L. Amarasinghe |
Managing the socio-economic impacts due to compaction operations during construction of Southern Expressway |
Dr. J.M.A. Manatunge |
M.Sc. |
2010 |
|
S.S. Devaraja |
Identification of a methodology for reduction of non-revenue water and improvement of pipe-borne water service in Colombo city |
Prof. (Mrs.) N. Ratnayake |
M.Sc. |
2010 |
|
A.P. Darmaraja |
Effectiveness of five rural water supply schemes implemented under RIWASH Project in Batticaloa District |
Dr. J.M.A. Manatunge |
M.Sc. |
2010 |
|
K. Vinothan |
Evaluation the performance against the design parameters of the unit processes of the Kondawaduwana Water Treatment Plant |
Dr. J.M.A. Manatunge |
M.Sc. |
2010 |
|
I.A.S.L. Athukorala |
Comparison and performance evaluation of submerged attached growth aerobic system designed for factory sewage |
Dr. M.W. Jayaweera Dr. J.M.A. Manatunge |
M.Sc. |
2010 |
|
P.S. Suraweera |
Comparison and performance evaluation of direct aerobic submerged attached growth and anaerobic cum aerobic submerged attached growth systems for factory sewage |
Dr. M.W. Jayaweera Dr. J.M.A. Manatunge
|
M.Sc. |
2010 |
|
W.A.U. Witharana |
Investigation of Zinc removal capacities of different sorbent materials to be used in constructed wetlands |
Dr. M.W. Jayaweera Dr. J.M.A. Manatunge |
M.Sc. |
2010 |
|
H.D.P. Hapuarachchi |
Performance of unit operations of water treatment plants where irrigation tanks are the source |
Prof. (Mrs.) N. Ratnayake Dr. J.M.A. Manatunge |
M.Sc. |
2010 |
|
G.S.D.S. Gunawardena |
An integrated management plan to sustainable restoration of Lunawa Lake |
Dr. J.M.A. Manatunge |
M.Sc. |
2010 |
|
B.H. Sooriyabandara |
Removal of Chromium from aqueous solution by using Humic acids coated powdered activated carbon |
Dr. J.M.A. Manatunge |
M.Sc. |
2010 |
|
W.K.K. Rathnasiri |
Socio economic impact analysis of home composting as a solution for solid waste management at local authority level |
Dr. M.W. Jayaweera Dr. J.M.A. Manatunge |
MBA (Project Management) |
2009 |
|
J.P.K. Jayaweeraratne |
Attitudes of personnel towards waste management of building construction projects in Sri Lanka |
Dr. J.M.A. Manatunge |
M.Sc. |
2009 |
|
W.M.C. Wijayatunga |
Sequencing batch reactor treatment of garment factory effluent in Sri Lanka: An empirical value for aeration factor |
Dr. J.M.A. Manatunge |
M.Sc. |
2008 |
|
P.D.C. Botheju |
Effects of operating conditions on electrodialytic concentration of Silver from Photo-processing effluents |
Dr. M.W. Jayaweera
|
M.Sc. |
2005 |
|
J.A.T. Dilhani |
Optimization of biogas reduction with water hyacinth |
Dr. M.W. Jayaweera |
M.Sc. |
2004 |
|
K.K.I.U.A. Kumara |
Conservation of Masbedda (Gymnema sylvestre R.Br.) through propagation |
Dr. M.W. Jayaweera
|
M.Sc. |
2004 |
|
P.U.D. Fernando |
Modelling of growth cycle of water hyacinth: An application to Bolgoda Lake |
Dr. M.W. Jayaweera
|
M.Sc. |
2003 |
|
K.L. Chitrawardane |
Study of filter cracking and color problem in the Kalatuwawa water treatment plant |
Mr. R. Perera |
M.Eng. |
2003 |
|
D.L.A. Peiris |
Study of occupation noise levels of industries in Western province |
Dr. M.W. Jayaweera
|
M.Sc. |
2003 |
|
J.C. Kasturiarachchi |
Removal of nutrients (N and P) and heavy metals (Fe, Al, Mn, and Ni) from industrial wastewater by phytoremediation using hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) |
Dr. M.W. Jayaweera
|
M.Sc. |
2001 |
|
W.K.C.N. Dayanthi |
Prediction of dissolved oxygen in harbors using artificial neural networks: An application to the Port of Colombo |
Dr. M.W. Jayaweera
|
M.Sc. |
2001 |
|
P.P. Ghnanapala |
Mathematical modelling of urban watersheds of drainage and environment improvement: Case study of two catchments in Greater Colombo area |
Dr. N.T.S. Wijesekera |
M.Eng. |
2000 |