Prof. Erandathie Lokupitiya
Department of Zoology and Environment Sciences
Publications
Trends in climate change observed under tropical wet and tropical montane climates ; A case study from Sri Lanka
Nissanka, N., Lokupitiya, E., and Jayawardena, S. 2023. Trends in climate change observed under tropical wet and tropical montane climates ; A case study from Sri Lanka. Mausam 74(3): 579-592. DOI : https://doi.org/10.54302/mausam.v74i3.5993
The Influence of Land Use and Land Cover changes on Formation and the Spatial Variability of Urban Heat Island in Colombo Metropolitan Area
Withana, P.M., Lokupitiya, E.Y.K. & Rajapaksha, I. (2023). The Influence of Land Use and Land Cover changes on Formation and the Spatial Variability of Urban Heat Island in Colombo Metropolitan Area. In the abstract book of 7th International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC) 2023 . Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Soil Carbon Stocks in Home gardens of Low Country Wet Zone, Sri Lanka: A Case Study in Kalutara District
Nilupuli M.D., Lokupitiya E. Y. K. (2023). Soil carbon stocks in homegardens of low country wet zone, Sri Lanka: A case study in Kalutara District: A pilot study [Abstract and oral presentation February 2023]. In: “7th International Conference on Climate Change 2023”
Prediction of perhead carbon footprint through mindfulness
Somarathne, E. A. S. K., Gunathunga, M. W., & Lokupitiya, E. (2023). Prediction of Per-Head Carbon Footprint through Mindfulness. In the abstract book of 7th International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC) 2023 (p. 61). Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Life Cycle Assessment of Conventionally and Organically Grown Pineapple in Gampaha District
Gunawardena, M.A., & Lokupitiya, E.Y.K. (2023). Life Cycle Assessment of Conventionally and Organically Grown Pineapple in Gampaha District. In proceedings of 27th International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2023 (pp 54). University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
Global Warming Potential and Soil Carbon Storage of Conventionally and Organically Grown Pineapple in Gampaha District of Sri Lanka
Gunawardena, M.A. & Lokupitiya, E.Y.K. (2023). Global Warming Potential and Soil Carbon Storage of Conventionally and Organically Grown Pineapple in Gampaha District of Sri Lanka. In book of abstracts of 7th International conference on Climate Change (ICCC). Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Estimation of Aboveground and Belowground Carbon Stocks in Homegardens of Low Country Wet Zone, Sri Lanka
Nilupuli M.D., Lokupitiya E. Y. K. (2023). Estimation of aboveground and belowground carbon stocks in homegardens of low country wet zone, Sri Lanka: A pilot study . In proceedings of 27th Annual International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2023 (pp 94). University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka.
Effects of Urban Land Change on Ecosystem Service Values in the Bolgoda Wetland, Sri Lanka
Athukorala, D., Murayama, Y., Madduma Bandara, C.M., Lokupitiya, E., Hewawasam, T., Gunatilake, J., and Karunaratne, S. 2023. Effects of Urban Land Change on Ecosystem Service Values in the Bolgoda Wetland, Sri Lanka. Sustainable Cities and Society (Published online; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2023.105050)
Country-specific emission information in relation to paddy residue burnt in Sri Lanka
Somarathne, EASK and Lokupitiya E. Country-specific emission information in relation to paddy residue burnt in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology (In press. DOI : 10.1007/s13762-023-05378-7)
Conversion of Marginalized Tea Lands into Timber Plantations and its Impact on Soil Organic Carbon Content: A Case Study in Central Highlands of Sri Lanka.
Rotawewa B. & Lokupitiya E.Y.K. (2023). Conversion of Marginalized Tea Lands into Timber Plantations and its Impact on Soil Organic Carbon Content: A Case Study in Central Highlands of Sri Lanka. In Proceedings of the 27th International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2023 (pp 112), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
Assessment of the Spatiotemporal Variability of Urban Heat Island Intensity in Colombo Metropolitan Area.
Withana, P.M., Lokupitiya, E.Y.K., Rajapaksha, I. (2023). Assessment of the Spatiotemporal Variability of Urban Heat Island Intensity in Colombo Metropolitan Area. In Proceedings of the 27th International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2023 (pp 110), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
Trends of Air Pollutants in Colombo City and Relationship with Meteorological Variables.
Transforming the Pandemic into a gateway for zeroing waste- related emissions at the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
The Untold Capacity of Tropical Salt Marshes in Carbon Capture and Storage – A Case study Wedithalathivu Nature Reserve
The development of a tool to identify skilled meditators among meditation practitioners; ‘The University of Colombo Intake Interview to identify Skilled Meditators for scientific research (UoC-IISM)
Outschoorn, N.O., Somarathne, E.A.S.K., Dasanayaka, H.M.N.N. ,Karunarathne, L.J.U., Vithanage, K.K., Dalpatadu, K.P.C., Lokupitiya, E., Gunathunga, M.W., Herath, H.M.J.C., Jayasinghe, S. & Dissanayake, W.D.N. (2022). The development of a tool to identify skilled meditators among meditation practitioners; ‘The University of Colombo Intake Interview to identify Skilled Meditators for scientific research (UoC-IISM)’. Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 28(4), 708-717. https://doi.org/10.4038/jccpsl.v28i4.8542
Quantification Of Blue Carbon in Tropical Salt Marshes and Their Role in Climate Change Mitigation.
Perera, N., Lokupitiya, E., Halwatura, D., & Udagedara, S. (2022). Quantification Of Blue Carbon in Tropical Salt Marshes and Their Role in Climate Change Mitigation. Science of The Total Environment, 153313, Impact Factor: 7.96 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.153313
Improvements in Soil Physical, Chemical and Biological Properties at Natural Saline and Non-Saline Sites Under Different Management Practices.
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Carbon Dioxide Emissions in Colombo District, Sri Lanka (2010 – 2020)
Jayalath, J. P. P. M. N., Lokupitiya, E., and Halwatura, D., (2022). Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Carbon Dioxide Emissions in Colombo District, Sri Lanka (2010 – 2020). Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC).
Exploring associations between meditation, being green and perceived quality of life
Somarathne, E. A. S. K., Lokupitiya, E., & Gunathunga, W. (2022). Exploring associations between meditation, being green and perceived quality of life. In proceedings of Colombo Medical Congress 2022. Colombo, Sri Lanka: Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. published the abstracts in Ceylon Journal of Medical Science, 59, pp.9–69. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/cjms.v59i0.5034.
Assessing the Impacts of Climate Change on Performance of Inland Culture-Based Fisheries with Special Reference to Oreochromis niloticus in Perennial Minor Reservoirs of Anuradhapura and Ampara Districts within the Last Decade (2011-2019)
Chandrarathne, I. S., Lokupitiya, E. (2022). Assessing the Impacts of Climate Change on Performance of Inland Culture-Based Fisheries with Special Reference to Oreochromis niloticus in Perennial Minor Reservoirs of Anuradhapura and Ampara Districts within the Last Decade (2011-2019). Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC).
An overview of the interactions between food production and climate change,
Using Weather Patterns to Forecast Electricity Consumption in Sri Lanka: An ARDL Approach
Priyadarshana, A., Lokupitiya, R., Kuruppuarachchi, D., Lokupitiya, E. 2021. Using Weather Patterns to Forecast Electricity Consumption in Sri Lanka: An ARDL Approach. International Energy Journal 21(2): 257-268
Treatment and Disposal of Poultry Processing Wastewater in Sri Lanka.
Threshold rainfall ranges for Landslide Occurrence in Matara District of Sri Lanka and findings on Community Emergency Preparedness.
The Determination of Soil Organic Carbon Stocks in Salt Marshes at Northwest Coast of Sri Lanka
Perera, N., Lokupitiya, E., Halwatura, D., & Udagedara, S. (2021). The Determination of Soil Organic Carbon Stocks in Salt Marshes at Northwest Coast of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of SLAAS 77th Annual Scientific Sessions. Life and Earth Sciences category.
Species-Specific Allometric Relationships and Carbon Content of Succulent Salt Marsh Vegetation of Vidataltivu Nature Reserve.
Perera, N., Udagedara, S., Halwatura, D., & Lokupitiya, E. (2021). Species-Specific Allometric Relationships and Carbon Content of Succulent Salt Marsh Vegetation of Vidataltivu Nature Reserve. Proceedings of International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Science. Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Salinity Levels in Coastal Saline Paddy Areas of Jaffna and Mannar Districts
Vathani A. S. A., and Lokupitiya, E., (2021). Salinity Levels in Coastal Saline Paddy Areas of Jaffna and Mannar Districts. Proceedings of International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Science. Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Institutional Role in Implementing Climate Action (SDG 13): A Case Study from the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Lokupitiya E. and Kariyawasam, M. 2021. Institutional Role in Implementing Climate Action (SDG 13): A Case Study from the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. University of Colombo Review 2(2), 162-170.
Handling climate change education at universities: an overview
Filho, W.L. et al.. 2021. Handling climate change education at universities: an overview. Environmnetal Sciences Europe 33 (1), 1-19.