Impacts of climate change on paddy yields and fate of rice residues in different climatic zones of Sri Lanka

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Somarathne E.A.S.K., Lokupitiya E.
Publication year: 2018

Somarathne E.A.S.K., Lokupitiya E., (2018) Impacts of climate change on paddy yields and fate of rice residues in different climatic zones of Sri Lanka. Book of Abstracts. 2nd International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC 2018) held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. P. 27

Impact of university waste management practices on Greenhouse Gas emissions at landfill sites

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Kariyawasam M., Lokupitiya E.
Publication year: 2018

Kariyawasam M., Lokupitiya E., (2018) Impact of university waste management practices on Greenhouse Gas emissions at landfill sites. Abstract presentation at the 2nd International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC 2018) held in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Financial and environmental overview on solar powered water pumping system for agriculture in Sri Lanka

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Rotawewa B., Lokupitiya E.
Publication year: 2018

Rotawewa B., Lokupitiya E., (2018) Financial and environmental overview on solar powered water pumping system for agriculture in Sri Lanka. Abstract presentation at the 2nd International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC 2018) held in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Determining the best agricultural management practices for salt affected coastal paddy soils in Sri lanka considering net Greenhouse Gas emission along with other socioeconomic benefits

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Archana, A.S., Lokupitiya E., Sirisena D.N., Senevirathne G.
Publication year: 2018

Archana, A.S., Lokupitiya E., Sirisena D.N., Senevirathne G., (2018) Determining the best agricultural management practices for salt affected coastal paddy soils in Sri lanka considering net Greenhouse Gas emission along with other socioeconomic benefits. Book of Abstracts. 2nd International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC 2018) held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. P. 75.

Coastal salinity intrusion and food security in South Asia: best management practices with greenhouse gas benefits

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Lokupitiya, E., Agrawal, M., Vathani, A., Ahamed, T., Mustafa, N., Ahmad, B., Pandey, D., Seneviratne, G., Paustian, K
Publication year: 2018

Lokupitiya, E., Agrawal, M., Vathani, A., Ahamed, T., Mustafa, N., Ahmad, B., Pandey, D., Seneviratne, G., Paustian, K. 2018. Coastal salinity intrusion and food security in South Asia: best management practices with greenhouse gas benefits. In: Claudia Heidecke, Hayden Montgomery, Hartmut Stalb, Lini Wollenberg (Eds.), Volume of Abstracts. p. 75.

Book of Abstracts of the International Conference on Climate Change - 2018 (ICCC 2018)

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Lokupitiya, E (Editor-in-Chief)
ISBN 978-955-4903-94-4
Publication year: 2018

Lokupitiya, E. (Editor-in-Chief). 2018.  Book of Abstracts of the International Conference on Climate Change- 2018 (ICCC 2018).  The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM). ISBN 978-955-4903-94-4

Assessment of the sustainability and effectiveness of the existing solid waste management regulations and practices in Colombo municipality with reference to Greenhouse Gas mitigation

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Fernando K.M.S.R., Lokupitiya E.
Publication year: 2018

Fernando K.M.S.R., Lokupitiya E., (2018) Assessment of the sustainability and effectiveness of the existing solid waste management regulations and practices in Colombo municipality with reference to Greenhouse Gas mitigation. Book of Abstracts. 2nd International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC 2018) held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. P. 16

Estimation of Asian and Global Carbon Fluxes Using Maximum Likelihood Ensemble Filter (MLEF)

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Perera, K.M.P., Lokupitiya, K.M.P., Zupanski2, D., Denning3, A.S. , Meegama, R.G.N., Lokupitiya, E.Y.K., Patra, P.K.
Publication year: 2017

Perera, K.M.P., Lokupitiya, K.M.P., Zupanski2, D., Denning3, A.S. , Meegama, R.G.N., Lokupitiya, E.Y.K., Patra, P.K. 2017. Estimation of Asian and Global Carbon Fluxes Using Maximum Likelihood Ensemble Filter (MLEF). Book of Abstracts. International Conference on Climate Change- 2017 (ICCC 2017) held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. P 10.

Effects of Topography and Microclimate variables on Nematode abundance in a High Grown Tea Plantation of Nawalapitiya

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Kosvinna K, Lokupitiya E
Publication year: 2017

Kosvinna K, Lokupitiya E (2017) Effects of Topography and Microclimate variables on Nematode abundance in a High Grown Tea Plantation of Nawalapitiya. Book of Abstracts. International Conference on Climate Change- 2017 (ICCC 2017) held in February 16-17, Colombo, Sri Lanka. p 42.

Determining the Reduction of Fossil Fuel Burning and CO2 Emissions in Textile Industry of Sri Lanka through Sustainable Energy Use

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Shiwanthi B.K.S., Lokupitiya E., Peris S.
Publication year: 2017

Shiwanthi B.K.S., Lokupitiya E., Peris S. (2017). Determining the Reduction of Fossil Fuel Burning and CO2 Emissions in Textile Industry of Sri Lanka through Sustainable Energy Use. Proceedings of the 22nd International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2017. p 36.

Conference Proceedings of the International Conference on Climate Change- 2017 (ICCC 2017)

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Lokupitiya, E (Editor-in-Chief)
ISBN 978-955-3605-25-2
Publication year: 2017

Lokupitiya, E. (Editor-in-Chief). 2017.  Conference Proceedings of the International Conference on Climate Change- 2017 (ICCC 2017).  The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM). ISBN 978-955-3605-25-2

Comparison of Energy Usage and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated with Tea and Rubber Manufacturing Processes in Sri Lanka

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Vidanagama, J., Lokupitiya, E.
Publication year: 2017

Vidanagama, J., Lokupitiya, E., 2017. Comparison of Energy Usage and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated with Tea and Rubber Manufacturing Processes in Sri Lanka. Book of Abstracts. International Conference on Climate Change- 2017 (ICCC 2017) held in February 16-17, Colombo, Sri Lanka. p 31.

Book of Abstracts of the International Conference on Climate Change- 2017 (ICCC 2017)

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Lokupitiya, E (Editor-in-Chief)
ISBN: 978-955-4903-66-1
Publication year: 2017

Lokupitiya, E. (Editor-in-Chief). 2017.  Book of Abstracts of the International Conference on Climate Change- 2017 (ICCC 2017).  The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM). ISBN: 978-955-4903-66-1

Best management practices with low greenhouse gas emissions for salinity management in paddy soils of south asia

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Lokupitiya, E., Agrawal, M., Pandey, D., Ahamed, T., Mustafa, R.N., Sirisena. D.N., Seneviratne, G., Udagedara, S., & Paustian. K.
Publication year: 2017

Lokupitiya, E., Agrawal, M., Pandey, D., Ahamed, T., Mustafa, R.N., Sirisena. D.N., Seneviratne, G., Udagedara, S., & Paustian. K. (2017). Best management practices with low greenhouse gas emissions for salinity management in paddy soils of south asia. Book of Abstracts. International Conference on Climate Change- 2017 (ICCC 2017) held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. p. 14.

Assessment of the impact of extreme weather events on coconut productivity in selected locations of Sri Lanka

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Pathmeswaran C., Lokupitiya E., Waidyarathne K.P
Publication year: 2017

Pathmeswaran C., Lokupitiya E., Waidyarathne K.P. 2017. Assessment of the impact of extreme weather events on coconut productivity in selected locations of Sri Lanka. Book of Abstracts. International Conference on Climate Change- 2017 (ICCC 2017) held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. P 16.

Topographical Effects on Soil Carbon in a High Grown Tea Plantation of Nawalapitiya

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Kosvinna K, Lokupitiya E
Publication year: 2016

Kosvinna K, Lokupitiya E (2016) Topographical Effects on Soil Carbon in a High Grown Tea Plantation of Nawalapitiya. Proceedings of the 21st International Forestry and Environment Symposium, Sri Lanka. p109.

Selection of tiger beetle species as potential bioindicator organisms for coastal ecosystems of Sri Lanka

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Thotagamuwa A., Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N. and Lokupitiya E.
Publication year: 2016

Thotagamuwa A., Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N. and Lokupitiya E. 2016. Selection of tiger beetle species as potential bioindicator organisms for coastal ecosystems of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium of the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. pp. 295.

Energy Usage and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated with Tea Manufacturing Process in Sri Lanka

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Vidanagama, J., Lokupitiya, E.Y.K.
Publication year: 2016

Vidanagama, J., Lokupitiya, E.Y.K., 2016. Energy Usage and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated with Tea Manufacturing Process in Sri Lanka. Proceedings Annual Research Symposium University of Colombo, Colombo, 2016. P 297.

Cradle-to-gate greenhouse gas emissions associated with rubber industry in Sri Lanka and greenhouse gas mitigation measures through process improvements

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Vidanagama, J., Lokupitiya, E.Y. K., Kulatunga, A. K., Warnakula, M. T.
Vidanagama, J., Lokupitiya, E.Y. K., Kulatunga, A. K., Warnakula, M. T., 2016. Cradle-to-gate greenhouse gas emissions associated with rubber industry in Sri Lanka and greenhouse gas mitigation measures through process improvements. 7th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment; Special Session on Sustainable Manufacturing, University of Peradeniya, Kandy, 2016.
Publication year: 2016

Comparison of tiger beetle (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae) diversity in four protected areas in different climatic zones of Sri Lanka

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Thotagamuwa A., Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N., Lokupitiya E., Sumanapala A. and Ranasinghe R.H.T.
Publication year: 2016

Thotagamuwa A., Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N., Lokupitiya E., Sumanapala A. and Ranasinghe R.H.T. 2016. Comparison of tiger beetle (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae) diversity in four protected areas in different climatic zones of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Research Sessions of the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. pp. 330

Assessment of Rate of Change in Soil Carbon Stock in Tea Plantations in Sri Lanka

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Vidanagama, J., Lokupitiya, E. Y. K.
Publication year: 2016

Vidanagama, J., Lokupitiya, E. Y. K., 2016. Assessment of Rate of Change in Soil Carbon Stock in Tea Plantations in Sri Lanka. Center for Environmental Studies of the University of Peradeniya, Kandy

A preliminary survey of the occurrence of tiger beetle species (Coleoptera, Cicindelidae) in the Jaffna Peninsula of Sri Lanka

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Thotagamuwa A., Wijerathna T., Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N. and Lokupitiya E.
Publication year: 2016

Thotagamuwa A., Wijerathna T., Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N. and Lokupitiya E. 2016. A preliminary survey of the occurrence of tiger beetle species (Coleoptera, Cicindelidae) in the Jaffna Peninsula of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 36th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. pp. 50.

Tiger beetles of Sri Lanka’s coastal zone: Distributional changes and habitat preferences

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Thotagamuwa A., Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N. and Lokupitiya E.
Publication year: 2015

Thotagamuwa A., Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N. and Lokupitiya E. 2015. Tiger beetles of Sri Lanka’s coastal zone: Distributional changes and habitat preferences. Proceedings of the Second National Symposium on Marine Environment, Marine Environment Protection Authority, Colombo, Sri Lanka. pp. 16-17.

New records of an endemic tiger beetle species, Cylindera (Ifasina) waterhousei (Coleoptera, Cicindelidae) from Kalutara District, Sri Lanka

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Thotagamuwa A., Dangalle C., Pallewatta N. and Lokupitiya E.
Publication year: 2015

Thotagamuwa A., Dangalle C., Pallewatta N. and Lokupitiya E. 2015. New records of an endemic tiger beetle species, Cylindera (Ifasina) waterhousei (Coleoptera, Cicindelidae) from Kalutara District, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Twentieth International Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayawardenapura, Sri Lanka. pp. 130.

Historical and current records of Cylindera (Ifasina) labioaenea Horn, 1892 (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae) in Sri Lanka

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Thotagamuwa A., Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N. and Lokupitiya E.
Publication year: 2015

Thotagamuwa A., Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N. and Lokupitiya E. 2015. Historical and current records of Cylindera (Ifasina) labioaenea Horn, 1892 (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae) in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. pp. 109.

Climatic and soil preferences of tiger beetles (Coleoptera, Cicindelidae) of Sri Lanka

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Thotagamuwa A., Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N. and Lokupitiya E.
Publication year: 2015

Thotagamuwa A., Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N. and Lokupitiya E. 2015. Climatic and soil preferences of tiger beetles (Coleoptera, Cicindelidae) of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 35th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. pp. 34.

Development of Country-Specific Emission Factors for Methane Emissions from Livestock Sector in Sri Lanka

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Lokupitiya, E.
Publication year: 2013

Lokupitiya, E. 2013. Development of Country-Specific Emission Factors for Methane Emissions from Livestock Sector in Sri Lanka. Proceedings Annual Research Symposium of University of Colombo held on October 3-4, 2013. p 192

Utilizing Field Campaign, Flux Tower, and Satellite Data To Improve Simulated Carbon Fluxes and Pools in The Simple Biosphere Model (SiB4)

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Haynes, K. D.; Baker, I. T.; Denning, S.; Stockli, R.; Schaefer, K. M.; Lokupitiya, E
Publication year: 2012

Haynes, K. D.; Baker, I. T.; Denning, S.; Stockli, R.; Schaefer, K. M.; Lokupitiya, E. 2012. Utilizing Field Campaign, Flux Tower, and Satellite Data To Improve Simulated Carbon Fluxes and Pools in The Simple Biosphere Model (SiB4). American Geophysical Union, Fall Meeting 2012, abstract #B41C-0298

Contribution of soil carbon to the land-atmosphere exchanges in US croplands: Implications from a fine resolution land surface model

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Lokupitiya, E., Denning, S., Paustian, K., and Baker, I.
Publication year: 2011

Lokupitiya, E., Denning, S., Paustian, K., and Baker, I. 2011. Contribution of soil carbon to the land-atmosphere exchanges in US croplands: Implications from a fine resolution land surface model. Proceedings of 10th International Conference of the East and Southeast Asia Federation of Soil Science Societies (ESAFS10) held from October 10-13, 2011 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. p 119.

Comparison of observed and modeled carbon and energy fluxes for agricultural sites under NACP site-level interim synthesis

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS
Lokupitiya, E. Y., Denning, A.S., Anderson, R.
Publication year: 2011

Lokupitiya, E. Y., Denning, A.S., Anderson, R. et al. 2011. Comparison of observed and modeled carbon and energy fluxes for agricultural sites under NACP site-level interim synthesis. 2011 AmeriFlux Science Meeting & 3rd North American Carbon Program (NACP) All Investigators’ meeting held from January 31-February 04 at New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. (https://www.nacarbon.org/meeting_2011/abs_and_discussions/mtg2011)_ab_searchab_id182.html)