Dr. Prasanna Premachandra

Dr. N.P. Premachandra

Senior Lecturer Gr I

Ph.D. (Politecnico di Torino, Italy)
M.Sc. (Politecnico di Torino, Italy)
B.Sc. (Peradeniya, Sri Lanka)
Email :prasanna@uwu.ac.lk
Phone : +94 552226676

Book Chapters

Albanese, A., Boccardo, P., Giorgi, F., Premachandra, N.P., Terzo, O., Vigna, R., 2010. Application of an Early Warning System for Floods, In: Advances in Earth Observation of Global Change, Emilio Chuvieco, Jonathan Li and Xiaojun Yang (Eds.), Springer, pp. 217 – 237. ISBN 978-90-481-9084-3, e-ISBN 978-90-481-9085-0, DOI:10.1007/978-90-481-9085-0

Journal Publications

Premachandra, N.P., De Silva, R.P., Punyawardena, B.V.R., 2003. Understanding the Relationships between Rainfall and Lunar Phase – a case study in Kandy region, Sri Lanka, Journal of Agricultural Sciences – Sri Lanka, 2005, vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 1–6, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jas.v1i1.8086

Barrile Vincenzo; Cina Alberto; Gaetani Maria Elena; Nishshanka Prasanna Premachandra; Pesenti Manuele; Piras Marco; Tornatore Vincenza, Joint experience of Network RTK in Lombardia and Piemonte regions in Italy: tests carried out and results, Journal of the Italian Society of Photogrammetry and Surveying, pp. 29-43, 2009, Vol. 3/2008, ISSN: 1721-971X.

Terzo, O., Mossucca, L., Albanese, A., Boccardo, P., Premachandra, N.P., Vigna, R., “Engineering of an Extreme Rainfall Detection System using Grid Computing”, Journal of Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics, vol. 10, pp. 45-49, 2012.

Conference proceedings/Abstracts

Albanese, A., Giorgi, F., Premachandra, N.P., Terzo, O., Vigna, R., 2009. Application of an early warning system for heavy rainfall, In: Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Earth Observation for Global Changes (EOGC 2009), Qingxi Tong and Deren Li, Chengdu, Sichuan, China, pp. 25-29, May 2009.

Albanese, A., Giorgi, F., Premachandra, N.P., Terzo, O., Improvement of ITHACA Early warning system for floods, In: Proceedings of Gi4DM Conference on Geomatics for Crisis Management, Turin, Italy, February 2-4, 2010.

Terzo, O., Mossucca, L., Albanese, A., Premachandra, N.P., Vigna, R., A Worldwide Rainfall Hydrologic Analysis through Grid Computing, The 2nd International Conference on Engineering and Meta-Engineering: ICEME, Orlando, Florida, USA, pp. 45-50, March 27-30, 2011.

Terzo, O., Mossucca, L., Ruiu, P., Albanese, A., Vigna, R., Premachandra, N.P., “An early warning system based on grid infrastructure”, 13th Plinius Conference on Mediterranean Storms , Savona, Italy, 09/2011.

Terzo, O., Mossucca, L., Albanese, A., Vigna, R., Premachandra, N.P., “A distributed environment approach for a worldwide rainfall hydrologic analysis”, Fifth International Conference on Complex, Intelligent, and Software Intensive Systems, Seoul, Korea, pp. 271-276, 07/2011.

Thulasitha, W., Premachandra, N.P., “Study of oil contamination in Chunnakam area due to the wastage from power station”, In: Proceedings of the 6th Research Symposium of Uva Wellassa University, Badulla, Sri Lanka, January 28-29, 2016.

Gamage, K.H.I., Ritigala, H.M.T.S., Premachandra, N.P., ” Introducing a Cost Effective Treatment Process to improve the Effluent Water Quality of Natural Rubber Processing Factories”, In: Proceedings of South Asian Symposium on Sustainable Environment management-2016, University of Peradeniya, Kandy, Sri Lanka, pp. 73-78, March 17-18, 2016.

Muthukumarana, N.N., Premachandra, N.P., Ritigala, H.M.T.S., ” Analysis of Water Quality Parameters in Reverse Osmosis Treated Water in Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Aetiology Affected Areas”, In: Proceedings of the International Research Symposium, Uva Wellassa University, Badulla 90000, Sri Lanka, January 19-20, 2017.

Mathanki, S., Sasitharan, R., Premachandra, N.P., Thilakarathne, G.M., ” Efficiency of Constructed Wetland in Treating Small Scale Reverse Osmosis Rejects”, In: Proceedings of the International Research Symposium, Uva Wellassa University, Badulla 90000, Sri Lanka, January 19-20, 2017.

Reva, K.V.M., Premachandra, N.P., “Assessing the Suitability of Groundwater for Drinking Purpose in Paddanichupuliyankulam, Veppankulam and Nelukkulam in Vavuniya Divisional Secretariat Division”, In: Proceedings of the 2nd International Research Symposium, Uva Wellassa University, Badulla 90000, Sri Lanka, February 1-2, 2018.

Ranathunga, P.G.K.B., Premachandra, N.P., “Efficiency Comparison of Three Types of Constructed Wetlands for Treating Reverse Osmosis Rejects”, In: Proceedings of the 2nd International Research Symposium, Uva Wellassa University, Badulla 90000, Sri Lanka, February 1-2, 2018.

Chathuranga, H.D.N., Subasinghe, N.D., Premachandra, N.P., De Silva, S.N., Samaranayake, S.A. and Bandara, H.M.D.A.H., “Identification of Near Surface Water Flow Path in Kanniya Hot Water Spring”, In: Proceedings of the 2nd International Research Symposium, Uva Wellassa University, Badulla 90000, Sri Lanka, February 1-2, 2018.

Ranathunga, P.G.K.B., Premachandra, N.P., “Efficiency of Schcenoplectus Grossus in Constructed Wetland for Treating Reverse Osmosis Rejects”, In: Proceedings of 4th Research and Development Study Symposium – 2018 organized by National Water Supply & Drainage Board, Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 20, 2018.

Ranaweera, R.A.C.B., Premachandra, N.P., “Analyzing the Effect of Extensive Agrochemical Use on the Quality of Groundwater in Intensive Vegetable Cultivation Areas in Sri Lanka – A Case Study in Diyatalawa”, In: Proceedings of 5th International Conference on Multidisciplinary approaches 2018 “Sustainable Development through Multidisciplinary Research” jointly organized by Faculty of Graduate Studies – University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Ministry of Science, Technology, Research, Skills Development & Vocational Training and Kandyan Heritage, and National Science Foundation, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka, August 31-September 2, 2018.

Ranathunga, P.G.K.B., Priyankara, K.P.M., Kularathne, K.A.M., Upeka, S.A.C., Jayasinghe, T.D., Premachandra, N.P. (2018). “Effectiveness of Constructed Wetlands with Floating Macrophyte for Removal of Reverse Osmosis Rejects in Chronic Kidney Disease of unknownn Etiology (CKDu) Affected Area in Wilgamuwa, Sri Lanka”, In: Proceedings of the 23rd International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2018 of the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, November 23-24, 2018..

Wijesinghe, R.R., Ritigala, H.M.T.S., Premachandra, N.P., “Wastewater Treatment Solution for Vehicle Service Stations by Using Ultrafiltration Membrane”, In: Proceedings of International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University, Badulla 90000, Sri Lanka, February 7-9, 2019.

Jayangani, K.C., Weerasooriya, R., Premachandra, N.P., Jayarathna, I.P.L., “Hardness Removal from Drinking Water Using Inorganic Ion Exchange Resin – Zeolite”, In: Proceedings of International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University, Badulla 90000, Sri Lanka, February 7-9, 2019.

Amarakoon, A.M.S.N., Premachandra, N.P., “Comparison of the Effectiveness of Hydrilla, Water Hyacinth and Water Lettuce in Treating Domestic Watewater”, In: Proceedings of International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University, Badulla 90000, Sri Lanka, February 7-9, 2019.

Nanayakkara, T.S., Premachandra, N.P., “Compliance of Wastewater Standard by Textile Industries at Board of Investment – Biyagama Export Processing Zone (BOI – BEPZ)”, In: Proceedings of International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University, Badulla 90000, Sri Lanka, February 7-9, 2019.

Abhilasha, K.M.G.D., Weragoda, S.K., Premachandra, N.P., Weerasekara, W.B.M.L.I., “Determination of Suitable Treatment Methodology to Treat Rice Washed Water Released from Rice Mills”, In: Proceedings of International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University, Badulla 90000, Sri Lanka, February 7-9, 2019.

Palihawadana, K.P., Premachandra, N.P., “Effect of Contact Time and Absorbent Dose on Limestone for Removal of Total Dissolved Solids from Industrial Wastewater”, In: Proceedings of International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University, Badulla 90000, Sri Lanka, July 29-30, 2020.

Cooray, H.R.T., Premachandra, N.P., “Effectiveness of Monochoria vaginalis to treat dairy wastewater in Alum sludge based constructed wetland system”, In: Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, October 29-31, 2021.

Arachchi, U.D.N., Premachandra, N.P., “Investigating climatic change by analyzing rainfall data in Badulla district”, In: Proceedings of 7th International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University, Badulla 90000, Sri Lanka, August 17-18, 2023.

De Mel, W.A.C.A.D., Premachandra, N.P., “Analyzing the variability of weather forecasting with the lead time for tropical area: A case study using free weather forecasting data for Badulla, Sri Lanka “, In: Proceedings of 8th International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University, Badulla 90000, Sri Lanka, July 24-25, 2024.

Kajapavan, V., Premachandra, N.P., Cooray, J.T., “Understanding the climate change in North Central Province of Sri Lanka by analyzing the trends of rainfall, temperature and relative humidity”, In: Proceedings of 8th International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University, Badulla 90000, Sri Lanka, July 24-25, 2024.

MRT 152-1 Water Resources I
MRT 162-1 Water Resources II
MRT 373-2 Hydrology
MRT 475-2 Bottled Water Technology
MRT 479-2 Water Resource Management