Prof. Erandathie Lokupitiya
Department of Zoology and Environment Sciences
Publications
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.
Treatment and Disposal of Poultry Processing Wastewater in Sri Lanka.
Wijesekra, W.R.L., Lokupitiya, E., and Najim, M.M.M. (2021). Treatment and Disposal of
Poultry Processing Wastewater in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Technology 2(1), 8-15
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.
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 (Series III) 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.
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.
Estimation of Soil Carbon Stocks of Urban Freshwater Wetlands in the Colombo Ramsar Wetland City and their Potential Role in Climate Change Mitigation
Does the quality of life connect with an individual’s nature connectedness and per capita greenhouse gas emission? A preliminary study
Somarathne, E. A. S. K., Gunathunga M. W., & Lokupitiya, E. (2021). Does the quality of life connect with an individual’s nature connectedness and per capita greenhouse gas emission? A preliminary study. International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Science – 2021. Accepted abstract for an oral presentation.
Book of Abstracts of 5th International Conference on Climate Change 2021(ICCC 2021)
Lokupitiya, E. (Editor-in-Chief). 2021. Book of Abstracts of 5th International Conference on Climate Change 2021(ICCC 2021). The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM). ISBN 978-955-3605-84-9
An Analysis of Temperature and Precipitation trends in Colombo and Nuwara Eliya Districts during the past 31 years (1989 - 2019)
Nuwanthi, N. A. and Lokupitiya, E. (2021). An Analysis of Temperature and Precipitation trends in Colombo and Nuwara Eliya Districts during the past 31 years (1989 – 2019). Proceedings of International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Science. Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Air Pollutants in Colombo City and Relationship with Meteorological Variables
Jegathesan, A., Lokupitiya, E., and Premasiri, S. (2021). Air Pollutants in Colombo City and Relationship with Meteorological Variables. Proceedings of International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Science. Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
The effects of incident microclimatic and soil parameters on the population sizes of selected tiger beetle species in Sri Lanka
Thotagamuwa, A., Lokupitiya, E., Lokupitiya, R.S., Dangalle, C.D., Pallewatta, N, and Dayananda,
K. S. 2020. The effects of incident microclimatic and soil parameters on the population sizes of
selected tiger beetle species in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science 40, 71-79
The correlation of demographic factors with the skill level of meditators: A pilot study
Dasnayake, H. M. N. N., Somarathne, E. A. S. K., Outschoorn, N.O., Vithanage, K. K., Dalpadadu, K. P. C., Gunathunga M. W., Herath, H. M. J. C., Jayasinghe, K. S. A., & Disanayake, W. D. N. (2020). The correlation of demographic factors with the skill level of meditators: A pilot study. Book of abstracts. Open University Research Conference, 2020.Held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. P. 88.
Study protocol: Developing a validated tool to study Buddhist meditation experience which can be used in scientific studies
Somarathne, E. A. S. K., Lokupitiya, E., & Gunathunga, W. (2020). Study protocol: Developing a validated tool to study Buddhist meditation experience which can be used in scientific studies. Book of Abstracts. Colombo Medical Congress 2020. Colombo, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. P. 160
Evaluation of best management practices with greenhouse gas benefits for salt-affected paddy soils in South Asia
Lokupitiya, E., Agrawal, M., Ahamed, T., Mustafa, N., Ahmed, B., Vathani, A., Opatha, K.,
Jaiswal, B., Singh, S., Seneviratne, G., Sirisena, D.N., and Paustian, K. 2020. Evaluation of
best management practices with greenhouse gas benefits for salt-affected paddy soils in
South Asia. APN Science Bulletin, 10(1). doi:10.30852/sb.2020.1042
Estimation of aboveground and belowground carbon stocks in urban freshwater wetlands of Sri Lanka
Climate-Smart Initiatives in Sri Lankan Agriculture Sector: Experience and Perspectives in Solar Powered Water Pumping for Sustainable Crop Production
Threshold Rainfall Ranges for Landslide Occurrence in Matara District and Findings of a Social Survey on Emergency Preparedness.
The effects of incident microclimatic and soil parameters on the population sizes of selected tiger beetle species in Sri Lanka
Study of salinity levels and impacts of salt water intrusion in paddy areas of wet zone of Sri Lanka
Representing grasslands using dynamic prognostic phenology based on biological growth stages: 1. Implementation in the Simple Biosphere Model (SiB4)
Impacts of Weather Pattern Changes and the Ratio between Potential Evapotranspiration and Precipitation as a Drought Index on Tea Productivity in Selected Locations of Sri Lanka
Perera JKMCD and Lokupitiya E. 2019. Impacts of Weather Pattern Changes and the Ratio between Potential Evapotranspiration and Precipitation as a Drought Index on Tea Productivity in Selected Locations of Sri Lanka. Book of Abstracts. International conference on climate change (ICCC) 2019 held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. P. 19
Impacts of Saltwater Intrusion in Coastal Paddy Areas of Wet Zone of Sri Lanka
Estimation of Aboveground and Belowground Carbon Stocks in Urban Freshwater Wetlands of Sri Lanka
Dayathilake DDTL and Lokupitiya E. 2019. Estimation of Aboveground and Belowground Carbon Stocks in Urban Freshwater Wetlands of Sri Lanka. Book of Abstracts. International conference on climate change (ICCC) 2019 held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. P. 6