Degree Programs for Postgraduates

Postgraduate Degrees by Research (M.Phil./Ph.D.)

Mrs. G. Y. A. D. D. Perera

Completed Degree/s/ Post Graduate Degree/s:

BSc (Special) in Export Agriculture (UWU) MSc Floriculture and Landscape Architecture (PGIA)


Research Title:

Effect of Silicon on floral quality and postharvest longevity of two commercially important floricultural crops in Sri Lanka.


Principal Supervisor and Official address:

Dr. P.E. Kaliyadasa, Senior Lecturer, Department of Export Agriculture, Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture Uva Wellassa University, Badulla


Co-supervisor/s and Official address:

N/A


Funding Source:

University Research Grants UWU/RG/2019/002


Email:

dilinipererad2@gmail.com


Mr. R.W.I.B. Priyadarshana

Completed Degree/s/ Post Graduate Degree/s:

BSc (Special) in Export Agriculture (UWU)


Research Title:

Enhancement of fiber yield and quality for industrial applications using bio-waste generated in Banana cultivation.


Principal Supervisor and Official address:

Dr. P.E. Kaliyadasa, Senior Lecturer / Department of Export Agriculture, Uva Wellassa University, Badulla


Co-supervisor/s and Official address:

Dr. S.R.W.M.C.J.K. Ranawana, Senior Lecturer, Department of Export Agriculture, Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture, Uva Wellassa University


Dr. K.G.C. Senarathna, Senior Lecturer, Department of Bio Systems Technology, Faculty of Technological Studies, Uva Wellassa University


Professor. L.D.B. Suriyagoda, Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya


Funding Source:

Development Oriented Research Grants (DOR)/AHEAD


Email:

isurubhagya@gmail.com


Ms. G.H.N. Maheepala

Completed Degree/s/ Post Graduate Degree/s:

BSc (Special) in Export Agriculture (UWU)


Research Title:

Phytochemical and molecular comparison of in-vitro and in-vivo propagated Munronia pinnata.


Principal Supervisor and Official address:

Dr. P.E. Kaliyadasa, Senior Lecturer, Department of Export Agriculture, Uva Wellassa University, Badulla


Co-supervisor/s and Official address:

N/A


Funding Source:

Self-funding


Email:

thavinga.15@gmail.com




Ms. R.M.P.S. Rathnayake

Completed Degree/s/ Post Graduate Degree/s:

BSc (Special) in Export Agriculture (UWU)


Research Title:

Climate change impacts on crop diversification, labour demand and female employment in perennial plantation agriculture.


Principal Supervisor and Official address:

Dr. R.P.D. Gunathilake, Senior Lecturer, Department of Export Agriculture, Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture, Uva Wellassa University


Co-supervisor/s and Official address:

Dr. Marti Kragt, Senior Lecturer University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia









Funding Source:

Self-funding


Email:

prabodha.rathnayaka965@gmail.com


Ms. K.G.B.A. Samarasinghe

Completed Degree/s/ Post Graduate Degree/s:

BSc (Special) in Tea Technology and Value Addition (UWU)


Research Title:

Evaluation of Morpho- Physicochemical Properties of Medicinally Important Species in Zingiberaceae Family.


Principal Supervisor and Official address:

Dr. P.E. Kaliyadasa, Senior Lecturer, Department of Export Agriculture, Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture, Uva Wellassa University, Badulla


Co-supervisor/s and Official address:

Prof. Piyal Marasinghe, Project Consultant, Provincial Ayurvedic Department, Diyathalawa


Funding Source:

University Research Grants UWU/RG/2018/016


Email:

anuhirub7@gmail.com


Ms. A.G.P.N. Amarasinghe

Completed Degree/s/ Post Graduate Degree/s:

BSc (Special) in Tea Technology and Value Addition (UWU)


Research Title:

Effects of Alpha pinene on the dynamics of soil microbiota and soil organic carbon.


Principal Supervisor and Official address:

Dr. Saranga. N. Premathilake, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Uva Wellassa University


Co-supervisor/s and Official address:

Prof. H.M.S.K. Herath, Professor, Department of Export Agriculture, Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture, Uva Wellassa University


Dr. A.P. Henegama, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Uva Wellassa University






Funding Source:

University Research Grants UWU/RG/2018/011


Email:

agpna92530@gmail.com


Ms. K.K.A. Shanika

Completed Degree/s/ Post Graduate Degree/s:

BSc (Special) in Mineral Resources and Technology (UWU)


Research Title:

Development of soil water characteristic curves for landslide prone areas in Uva province.


Principal Supervisor and Official address:

Dr. (Mrs).Y.N.S. Wijewardana, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Technological Studies, Uva Wellassa University


Co-supervisor/s and Official address:

Prof. H.M.S.K. Herath, Professor, Department of Export Agriculture, Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture, Uva Wellassa University


Funding Source:

University Research Grants UWU/RG/2019/008


Email:

shanikakannangara@gmail.com


Ms. I.C. Liyanage

Completed Degree/s/ Post Graduate Degree/s:

BSc (Special) in Mathematics and Statistics (University of Ruhuna)


Research Title:

Development of mechanistic model to predict the plant growth and fiber yield of Banana.


Principal Supervisor and Official address:

Dr. P.E. Kaliyadasa, Senior Lecturer, Department of Export Agriculture, Uva Wellassa University, Badulla


Co-supervisor/s and Official address:

Professor. L.D.B. Suriyagoda, Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya


Dr. S.R.W.M.C.J.K. Ranawana, Senior Lecturer, Department of Export Agriculture, Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture, Uva Wellassa University


Dr. K.G.C. Senarathna, Senior Lecturer, Department of Bio Systems Technology, Faculty of Technological Studies, Uva Wellassa University


Funding Source:

Development Oriented Research Grants (DOR)/AHEAD


Email:

imalika1992@gmail.com