Prof. Deepthi Wickramasinghe
Department of Zoology and Environment Sciences
Publications
The Environmental History and Ecological Transformation of the Colombo (Sri Lanka) Urban Wetlands
Hettiarchchi, M., Morrison, T.H., Wickramsinghe, D.D., Mapa, R., De Alwis, A., and McAlpine, C. (2014) The Environmental History and Ecological Transformation of the Colombo (Sri Lanka) Urban Wetlands. International Journal of Landscape and Urban Planning. Vol. 139. Pp 55-68
Th1 biased immunomodulation of Euphylictis hexadactylus (Anura: Ranidae) under natural and empirical exposure to heavy metals
U.A. Jayawardena, D.D. Wickramasinghe, W.D. Ratnasooriya and P.V. Udagama (2014). Th1 biased immunomodulation of Euphylictis hexadactylus (Anura: Ranidae) under natural and empirical exposure to heavy metals. SETAC Asia Pacific Conference 2014. Adelaide, Australia.
Shifting Ecosystems- A case study from Kandakuliya sand dune in Kalpitiya
Samanmali Mataraarachchi, Ranjana Piyadasa, Deepthi Wickramasinghe (2014) Shifting Ecosystems- A case study from Kandakuliya sand dune in Kalpitiya. 34th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. Pp 34
Heavy metal mediated immunotoxicity of Euphlyctis hexadactylus: A comparative study of field and empirical exposure
U.A. Jayawardena, D.D. Wickramasinghe, W.D. Ratnasooriya and P.V. Udagama (2014). Heavy metal mediated immunotoxicity of Euphlyctis hexadactylus: A comparative study of field and empirical exposure. SETAC Asia Pacific Conference, Australia 2014
Groundwater quality variation in Kalpitiya Peninsula, Sri Lanka
Samanmali Mathara Arachchi, Ranjana U.K.Piyadasa and Deepthi Wickramasinghe (2014) Groundwater quality variation in Kalpitiya Peninsula, Sri Lanka. SAITM Research Symposium on Engineering Advancements. Sri Lanka.
Pp-9
Geostatistical and Geospatial Approaches for the Characterization of Natural Resources in the Environment: Challenges, Processes and Strategies
Samanmali Mataraarachchi, Ranjana Piyadasa, Deepthi Wickramasinghe (2014) “Geostatistical and Geospatial Approaches for the Characterization of Natural Resources in the Environment: Challenges, Processes and Strategies, 16th Annual Conference of the International Association for Mathematical Geosciences, India. pp15
Euphlyctis hexadactylus: Th1 biased immunomodulation of Euphylictis hexadactylus (Anura: Ranidae) under natural and empirical exposure to heavy metals
U.A. Jayawardena, D.D. Wickramasinghe, W.D. Ratnasooriya and P.V. Udagama (2014). Euphlyctis hexadactylus: Th1 biased immunomodulation of Euphylictis hexadactylus (Anura: Ranidae) under natural and empirical exposure to heavy metals. SETAC Asia Pacific Conference, Australia 2014.
Activity budget and perch characteristics of Pseudophilautus popularis (Manamendra-Arachchi & Pethiyagoda, 2005) (Amphibia: Rhacophoridae) during the breeding season
Dayananda, K.S., and Wickramasinghe, D. D. (2014). Activity budget and perch characteristics of Pseudophilautus popularis (Manamendra-Arachchi & Pethiyagoda, 2005) (Amphibia: Rhacophoridae) during the breeding season. Taprobanica. Vol 6 (11) Pp 7-11
The Influence Of Anthropogenic Activities On Soil Characteristics: A Case Study From Bellanwila-Attidiya Wetland
Gunasiri, C., Wewalwala,P., Piyadasa, R and Wickramasinghe, D.D. (2013). The Influence Of Anthropogenic Activities On Soil Characteristics: A Case Study From Bellanwila-Attidiya Wetland. Full paper published in the Proceedings of the 1st National Soil Symposium. Ministry of Environment. Sri Lanka. Pp 23-29
Indicator animal taxa- Frogs in Biodiversity Indicators in Agricultural System: a Guide to Sustainable Farming
Wickramasinghe, D.D. (2013)
Indicator animal taxa- Frogs in Biodiversity Indicators in Agricultural System: a Guide to Sustainable Farming. Supplementary booklet to the 33rd Annual Sessions, Sri Lanka. Pp 41-42
Impact of different land use patterns on physical parameters of soil in Bellanwila-Attidiya wetland, Sri Lanka
Gunasiri, W.D.C.T., P.U. Wewalwala, D.D. Wickramasinghe, and R. Piyadasa. (2013)
Impact of different land use patterns on physical parameters of soil in Bellanwila-Attidiya wetland, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 2013 Earth System Sciences Forum on Environmental Awareness, Management and Action Plans. Chinese Culture University, Taiwan. Pp 34
Composting as a solution to solid waste problem. (in Sinhala)
Wickramasinghe, D. D. (2013)
Composting as a solution to solid waste problem. (in Sinhala) National Cleaner Production Center,United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Sri Lanka
Managing menstrual hygiene in emergency situations: How far from reality?
Wickramasinghe, D.D. (2012) Managing menstrual hygiene in emergency situations: How far from reality? Full paper published in the proceedings of the South Asia Sanitation and Hygiene Workshop. Rajendrapur, Bangladesh. (Full paper published on line. http://www.wsscc.org/sites/default/files/publications/wickramasinghe_menstrualhygiene-emergiencies-srilanka_2012.pdf)
Impacts of heavy metal pollution on wetlands in Impacts of Pollution on Species and Ecosystems
Wickramasinghe, D. D. (2012)
Impacts of heavy metal pollution on wetlands in Impacts of Pollution on Species and Ecosystems. Edited by Wijesinghe, M. and Perera, IC. Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. Pp 12-16
Community structure of Zooplankton in two different habitats of Kotte, Kolonnawa Wetland, Sri Lanka
Wickramasinghe D.D., Abeygunawardena R., and Hettiarachchi M. (2012). Community structure of Zooplankton in two different habitats of Kotte, Kolonnawa Wetland, Sri Lanka. International Journal of Environmental Sciences Volume 3, No 3, 2012. Pp 34-40
A “Tree” model for wetland conservation
Wickramasinghe, Deepthi (2012)
A “Tree” model for wetland conservation. Proceedings of the World Water Forum. Marseille, France. Pp 211
Wetlands: Natural Infrastructure for flood risk reduction
Wickramasinghe, D.D (2011). Wetlands: Natural Infrastructure for flood risk reduction. Proceedings of the World Water Week, Stockholm. Sweden. Pp 154
Soil Properties of Bellanwila-Attidiya Sanctuary: A Preliminary Investigation
Cooray S., Wickramasinghe, D.D., and Piyadasa R., (2011)
Soil Properties of Bellanwila-Attidiya Sanctuary: A Preliminary Investigation. Proceedings of the 31 St Annual Sessions of Institute Of Biology. Pp 27.
Conserving Wetlands
Wickramsinghe, D.D (2011)
Conserving Wetlands. Proceedings of South Asian Regional conference on Natural Resources conservation in the Developing Countries under the changing Climate. Bangladesh. Pp 12
Conserving ecosystems: A solution to climate change related water issues
Wickramasinghe, D.D (2011).
Conserving ecosystems: A solution to climate change related water issues.
Proceedings of the conference Water, Waves, and Weather: Climate Change and the Future of South Asia” Organized by the American Institute of Bangladesh Studies. Bangladesh Pp 3
Variation of the characteristics of soils in urban wetland- Bellanwila- Attidiya
Gunasiri, C.T., Wickramasinghe, D.D., Wewalwala, P.U. and Piyadasa, R.U.K. (2010) Variation of the characteristics of soils in urban wetland- Bellanwila- Attidiya. Proceedings of the International Forestry Symposium, Sri Lanka. Pp12.
Use of amphibians as environmental markers for ecoimmunotoxicological studies in Sri Lanka: a preliminary study
Madushani, W.A.N., Wickramasinghe, D.D and Randeniya, P.U. (2010)
Use of amphibians as environmental markers for ecoimmunotoxicological studies in Sri Lanka: a preliminary study. Proceedings of the International Forestry Symposium, Sri Lanka. Pp 72
Study on physical soil quality parameters in Bellanwila Attidiya wetland
Gunasiri C., Wewalwala P.U., Wickramasinghe D.D., and Piyadasa R. (2010)
Study on physical soil quality parameters in Bellanwila Attidiya wetland, Book of abstracts. Proceedings of the 15th International Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, Pp67
Salinity intrusion and its impact on environment- case study in downstream of Bentota river basin
Chandrani, K.D.D., Piyadasa, R.U.K. and Wickramasighe, D.D (2010)
Salinity intrusion and its impact on environment- case study in downstream of Bentota river basin. Proceedings of the International Symposium of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.Pp 34.
Hydrological study of the hot-water springs - case study in Kinniya and Madunagala- Sri Lanka
Ariyasena, R., Piyadasa, R.U.K. and Wickramasighe, D.D. (2010)
Hydrological study of the hot-water springs – case study in Kinniya and Madunagala- Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Symposium of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. Pp 37
Coastal Ecosystems and Climate Vulnerability in Sri Lanka in Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management
Wickramasinghe, D. D. (2010)
Coastal Ecosystems and Climate Vulnerability in Sri Lanka in Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management, Volume 5, Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction: An Asian Perspective, Edited by Shaw et al. Emerald House of Publishers. UK.
Study on the compost produced by compost bins and ecosan latrines and survey on knowledge attitudes and practices in usage of compost bins and ecosan latrines
Patapendi, N., Wickramasinghe, D.D. and Karunarathne, S. (2009). “Study on the compost produced by compost bins and ecosan latrines and survey on knowledge attitudes and practices in usage of compost bins and ecosan latrines” The 3rd International Dry Toilet Conference. Tampere University of Technology, Tampere, Finland. http://susana.org/lang-fr/library/conferences/2009-conferences/284-3rd-international-dry-toilet-conference-finland-2009. (full papers published on line)
Raising public awarness for effective water conservation: Issues and Challenges
Wickramasinghe, D.D (2009)
Raising public awarness for effective water conservation: Issues and Challenges.
5th World Water forum. Istanbul. Turkey. Pp 22.
Impact of river sand mining on coastal ecosystems
Piyadasa, U.K., Wickramasinghe, D.D., Nawaratne, C. and Atukorala, K. (2009)
Impact of river sand mining on coastal ecosystems. Proceedings of the International Forestry Symposium, Sri Lanka. Pp 42
Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture: A Sri Lankan perspective in Agriculture: Issues and Concerns
Wickramasinghe, D. D. (2009)
Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture: A Sri Lankan perspective in Agriculture: Issues and Concerns. SMP Senanayake Felicitation Volume. Edited by Wimalaratana, W., University of Colombo. Sri Lanka.