Asso. Prof. A. P. Henagamage
Associate Professor
Ph.D. in Agricultural Biotechnology (Peradeniya, Sri Lanka Collaborated with University of Sydney, Australia)
B.Sc. (Hons.) special in Plant Biotechnology (Colombo)
Email : amila@uwu.ac.lk
amila.henagamage1980@gmail.com
Phone : +94 552226676
Henagamage, A.P. (2024). Fungal-bacterial biofilm mediated solubilization of Eppawala Rock Phosphate (ERP) and its effect on crop enhancement of chili pepper (Capsicum annuum), Sri Lankan Journal of Applied Sciences, Accepted.
Peries, C.M., Navarthne, S., Wijesinghe, J., Henagamage, A.P., Coorey, R. (2023). Exploration of antidiabetic and antioxidant properties of fresh and freeze-dried Hellenia speciosa, Coccinia grandis and Gymnema sylvestre leaves. Journal of Herbal Medicine, 43. P 100838. doi.org/10.1016/j.hermed.2023.100838
Henagamage, A.P. and Peries, C.M. (2023). Degradation and decolorization of textile azo dyes by effective fungal-bacterial consortium. Molecular Biology Reports, 1-14. doi.org/10.1007/s11033-023-08741-6
Henegamage, A.P., Ranaweera, M.N., Peries, C.M. and Premathilake, M.M.S.N. (2023). Repellent, antifeedant and toxic effects of plant extracts against Spodoptera frugiperda larvae (fall armyworm). Biocatalysts and Agricultural Biotechnology, 48. p.102636. doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2023.102636
Henagamage, A.P., Peries, C.M. and Seneviratne, G. (2022). Fungal-bacterial biofilm mediated heavy metal rhizo-remediation. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 38(5), p.85. doi.org/10.1007/s11274-022-03267-8
Henagamage A.P., Seneviratne G., Abayasekera C.L. (2021). Effect of biofilmed biofertilizers on potato yield through induced soil-plant interaction. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 58(6), 1715-1723. DOI: 10.21162/PAKJAS/21.1413
Henagamage, A.P. (2023). The synergistic effect of Lantana camara L. and Tithonia diversifolia (Hemsl) against grain storage pest Tribolium castaneum (Herbst), Sri Lankan Journal of Applied Sciences, 2(1), 63-68.
Henegamage, A.P., Tharshigah, K., Pitawala, H.M.J.C. (2023). The effectiveness of particle sizes of clearing nut seed powder and rice husk powder for removal efficiency of Cd2+ from synthetic wastewater. Sri Lankan Journal of Applied Sciences. 1 (2), 34-42.
Premetilake, M.M.S.N., Herath, H.M.S.K., Henagamage, A.P. (2023). Effect of α-Pinene on the Fate of Microorganisms and Soil Organic Carbon Content in Eucalyptus and Corymbia Plantation Forests. Sri Lankan Journal of Applied Sciences, 1(02), 43-49.
Henagamage, A.P. (2022). Characterization of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria isolated from potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) rhizosphere. Journal of Science 3(2), 1-10.
Henagamage, A.P. (2022). Evaluation of cellulolytic fungal-bacterial biofilms for the enhancement of bioethanol production. Journal of Science 13(2), 13-28.
Rathnayake, R.M.M.L., Henagamage, A.P., Premetilake, M.M.S.N., Udagedara, D.T. (2022). Impact of Hardness, Fluoride and Nephrotoxic Trace Metal Contaminants in Drinking Water Sources on CKDu Progression in Uva Province, Sri Lanka. Clinical Case Report International 2022; 6, 1432.
Peries, C.M., Navarthne, S., Wijesinghe, J., Henagamage, A.P., Coorey, R. (2022). Effect of Different Drying Methods on Antioxidant Activity and Availability of Phytochemicals in Leaves of Costus speciosus, Coccinia grandis and Gymnema sylvestre. Asian Journal of Engineering and Applied Technology, 11(1), pp.29-35.
Henagamage, A.P. (2019). Bioremediation of Textile dyes by Fungal-Bacterial Biofilms. International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology. 4:3, 635-642.
Henagamage, A.P., Seneviratne, G., Abayasekera, C., Kodikara, K.M.S. (2016). Screening for crop response to diazotrophic bacteria isolated from potato rhizosphere. Ceylon Journal of Science, Sri Lanka.45:3, 55-63.
Henagamage, A.P. (2023). Genetics and Cell Biology. Uva Wellassa University Publications. ISBN: 978-624-5856-83-1
Henagamage, A.P. (2023). Biofertilizer towards sustainable crop production. Mauli Publications. ISBN: 978-624-98098-2-6
Henagamage, A.P. (2023). Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Biomolecules: Laboratory Practical Guide. Uva Wellassa University Publications. ISBN: 978-6245856527
Henagamage, A.P., Seneviratne, G., Abayasekera, C. (2017). Fungal-Bacterial Biofilms as Microbial Ameliorators for Potatoes, Scholar’s Press. Imprint of OmniScriptum GmbH & Co. KG. ISBN 13: 978-3-330-65256-9
Henagamage, A.P., Seneviratne, G., Abayasekera, C., Kodikara, K.M.S., Wilson, N.L., Kennedy, I.R. (2014). Development of beneficial fungal-bacterial biofilms for plant growth promotion. 17th Australian Nitrogen Fixation Conference. Adelaide, Australia. pp 116-117.
Fernando, L.T.I., Peries, C.M., Henagamage, A.P., Premathilake, M.M.S.N. (2013). Development of high nutritious value-added bread from composite flour. Proceeding of the Research Symposium of Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka. pp 16-19.
Perera, K.M.K., Henagamage, A.P., Ekanayeka, R.M.C.T.B. (2013). Production of Bioethanol from vegetable waste using a small-scale reactor system as an environment management system. Proceeding of the Research Symposium of Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka. pp 20-23.
Jayarathna, S.P.B.L., Peries, C.M., Henagamage, A.P. (2013). Biocoagulation and its potential application for graphite bioprocessing. Proceeding of the Research Symposium of Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka. pp 28-30.
Premarathna, V.L., Henagamage, A.P., Karunathilake, A.A.K., Hapuarachchi, H.A.C.S. (2012). Fumigant and contact toxicity of Tithonia diversifolia (Hemsl), Tagetes erecta, Helliunthus annus and Bidens sulphurea against Tribolium castaneum (Herbst). Proceeding of the Research Symposium of Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka. pp 457-460.
Erangee, K.W.M., Henagamage, A.P., Singhalage, I.D., Karunathilake, A.A.K., Madusinghe, M.M.G. (2012). Development of bioactive jelly from Cyclea peltata (Kahipittan) leaves. Proceeding of the Research Symposium of Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka. pp 453-455.
Sabry, M.B.M., Jayarathne, M.P.K., Henagamage, A.P. (2011). Development of cocoa and coffee-based set yoghurt according to Sri Lankan consumer preference. Proceeding of the Research Symposium of Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka. pp 12-14.
Gunathilake, G.G.V.L., Henagamage, A.P., Karunathilake, A.A.K., Hapuarachchi, H.A.C.S. (2011). Bioactivity of Tithonia diversifolia (Hemsl), Tagetes erecta L. and Lantana camara L. against grain storage pest Tribolium castaneum (Herbst). Proceeding of the Research Symposium of Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka. pp 15-17.
Mihirani, M.A.A.M., Henagamage, A.P., Karunathilake, A.A.K. (2011). Antimicrobial activity of Plumbago rosea root extract against human pathogens. Proceeding of the Research Symposium of Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka. pp 30-32.
Kaushalya, H.K.H.N., Henagamage, A.P., Singhalage, I.D., Hapuarachchi, H.A.C.S. (2011). Development of a wine from jack fruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus): a value-added product from tropical fruit crop in Sri Lanka. Proceeding of the Research Symposium of Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka. pp 6-8.
Ranathunga, G.M.S.K., Henagamage, A.P., Kalubowila, K.S.R. (2011). Development of fruit nectar from Ambarella (Spondias dulcis): a value-added product from an underutilized fruit crop in Sri Lanka. Proceeding of the Research Symposium of Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka. pp 3-5.
Darmabandu, U.I.W., Henagamage, A.P., Bambaranda, B.V.A.S.M. Peries, C. M. (2024). Evaluation of functioinal and physiochemical properties of alginates extracted from Sargassum cristaefolium and Padina boergesenii. 8th International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University, IRCUWU2024.
Wimalasena, W.M.U.G., Senarathna, K.G.C, Wijesekara, K.B, Henegamage, A.P. (2024). Isolation and Characterization of Cellulolytic Activity of Fungi Found in Sri Lankan Wet Zone for Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Cellulose in Cellulosic Ethanol Production. 1st International Symposium on Green Industry Initiative for Sustainable Industrial Development of the Industrial Development Board (ISGSD 2024). 21pp.
K.T.A.G. Somarathna, T. Kanagarajah, M.N Ranaweera, A.P. Henagamage, K.H.T. Karunarathna, W.K.S. Wadduwage, S.H. Thewarapperuma, M.M.D.P. Maheepala, K.G.A.A.T.S. Gunarathna, R.M.H.L. Rathnayaka, N.A.U.K. Gunasekara, K.S. Kavindya, R.M.T. Sewwandi, W.S.W. Sewwandi (2023). Screening In Vitro Antimicrobial Activity and Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from the Selected Crude Extractions of the Sri Lankan Medicinal Plant ‘Vernonia zeylanica’. 20th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 99pp.
Henegamage, A.P. (2022). Cellulolytic activity of fungal-bacterial biofilms developed from brown rot fungi and soil bacteria. Asia-Pacific Biofilms. Guangzhou, China. 71.
Perera, K.P.D., Henegamage, A.P. (2021). Biodegradation of Lignocellulose by Microbial Biofilms Developed from White Rot Fungi and Soil Bacteria. 8th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka “ICSUSL”.77pp.
Ranaweera, M.N., Henegamage, A.P., Prematilake, M.M.S.N. and Peris, C.M. (2020). The Effect of Selected Sri Lankan Herbal Plant Crude Extracts Against Spodoptera frugiperda (Fall Armyworm). Proceedings of International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University “IRCUWU2020”, 39pp.
Pathirathna, W.R.M. and Henagamage, A.P. (2020). Antimicrobial Activities of Different Microbial Consortia Developed from Endophytic Fungi and Soil Bacteria. Proceedings of International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University “IRCUWU2020”, 225pp.
Tharshigah, K., Henagamage, A.P. and Pitawala, H.M.J.C. (2020). The Effectiveness of the Particle Sizes of Rice Husk Powder and Clearing Nut Seed Powder for Removal Efficiency of Cd (II) from Wastewater. Proceedings of International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University “IRCUWU2020”, 233pp.
Rathnayake R.M.M.L., Henagamage A.P., Premetilake M.M.S.N. and Udagedara D.T. (2020), Correlation of Ground Water Fluoride with Total Hardness and Total Alkalinity in CKDu Prevalent areas in Uva Province, Proceedings of International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University “IRCUWU2020”, 251pp.
Wijekoon, A.S.K., Attanayake, A.M.A.N.B. and Henagamage, A.P. (2020), Purification of Kaolin in Meetiyagoda Kaolin Deposit, Sri Lanka by Bio Leaching for Removing Iron Oxide Impurities. Proceedings of International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University “IRCUWU2020”, 436pp.
Madhushani, W.H.N., Premetilake, M.M.S.N., Henagamage, A.P. and Herath, H.M.S.K. (2020), Effect of α-Pinene on the soil bacterial and fungal population and soil organic carbon and its variation with the stand age of Eucalyptus grandis plantations. Proceedings of International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University “IRCUWU2020”, 229pp.
Rathnayake R.M.M.L, Henagamage A.P., Premetilake M.M.S.N., Udagedara D.T. and Danuddara B.M.T. (2019). Identification of CKDu emerging areas in Badulla district and analyse water quality parameters, Proceedings of 7th International conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 155pp.
Rathnayake R.M.M.L, Henagamage A.P., Premetilake M.M.S.N., Udagedara D.T. and Danuddara B.M.T. (2019). Analysis of preliminary water quality parameters in emerging CKDu areas in Badulla district. 7th International Symposium on Water Quality and Human Health: Challenges Ahead-2019. Post-graduate institute of Science, Peradeniya. 25pp.
Rathnayake, R.M.M.L., Puranthini, M., Henagamage, A.P., Premathilake, M.M.S.N. (2019). Assessment of quality of drinking water in selected areas if Badulla district: an approach to causative factors for chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu). International Research Symposium Uva Wellassa University, 231pp.
Somarathna K.T.A.G., Henegamage A.P., Alakolanga A.G.A.W. (2019). Screening of alpha amylase inhibitory activity and antioxidant activity of selected Sri Lankan medicinal plants. Proceeding of the International Research conference (IRCUWU-2019), Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka. pp. 42.
Nufla S.I.M.F., Henagamage, A.P. (2019). Bioremediation of Cadmium by Microbial Biofilms Developed Through Endophytic Fungi from Selected Mangrove Species and Soil Bacteria. Proceeding of the International Research conference (IRCUWU-2019), Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka. pp. 169.
Thakshika, G., Peries, C.M., Henagamage, A.P. (2019). Development of bioethanol from water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) using cellulose degrading microbial biofilm. Proceeding of the International Research conference (IRCUWU-2019), Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka. pp. 40.
Dahanayake, P.M., Premathilake, M.M.S.N., Henagamage, A.P., Herath, H.M.S.K. (2019). Effect of α-pinene on the soil bacterial and fungal population and soil organic carbon in Eucalyptus plantations. Proceeding of the International Research conference (IRCUWU-2019), Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka. pp. 53.
Maheshika, W.A.H., Singhalage, I.D., Henagamage, A.P., Seneviratne, G. (2019). Development of microbial biofertilizer for tomato (Solanum lycopersicum). Proceeding of the International Research conference (IRCUWU-2019), Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka. pp. 538.
Jayathilaka, M.G.L.W., Henagamage, A.P., Peries, C.M. and Seneviratne, G. (2018). Enhancement of Cellulolytic Activity through Biofilm Action for Bioethanol Production. Proceeding of the International Research symposium of Uva Wellassa University (IRSUWU 2018), Badulla, Sri Lanka, pp. 77.
Wickramasinghe, W.M.C.N.K., Henagamage, A.P. and Alakolanga, A.G.A.W. (2018). Biological Activities of Polysaccharides Extracted from Vernonia cinerea and Vernonia zeylanica. Proceeding of the International Research symposium of Uva Wellassa University (IRSUWU 2018), Badulla, Sri Lanka, pp. 223.
Fazna, M.F.F., Premathilake, M.M.S.N., Henagamage, A.P. (2017). Screening of antagonistic activity of isolated yeasts against selected common molds in Carica papaya. Proceeding of the International Research symposium of Uva Wellassa University (IRSUWU 2017), Badulla, Sri Lanka, pp 30.
Balasingam, S., Peries, C.M., Henagamage, A.P., Bandara, C.J. (2017). Bioactivity evaluation of an aqueous extract of Phyllanthus amarus as a potential instant herbal tea. Proceeding of the International Research symposium of Uva Wellassa University (IRSUWU 2017), Badulla, Sri Lanka, pp 29.
Jayawardena, G.H., Henagamage, A.P. (2016). Development of a wine from water melon: A value-added product from a tropical fruit crop in Sri Lanka. Proceeding of the 6th Research Symposium, Uva Wellasa University of Sri Lanka. pp 34.
Henagamage, A.P., Seneviratne, G., Abayasekera, C., Kodikara, K.M.S. (2015). The effect of Biofilmed Biofertilizers (BFBFs) on rhizo-remediation of potato. Second International Conference on Agriculture, Fisheries, Aquaculture and Animal Sciences (AgriAqua 2015), Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp. 29.
Henagamage, A.P., Seneviratne, G., Abayasekera, C., Kodikara, K.M.S. (2014). Preliminary screening of fungal and bacterial strains to develop beneficial biofilms. Proceedings of the postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. pp 70.
Henagamage, A.P., Seneviratne, G., Abayasekera, C., Kodikara, K.M.S. (2014). Effect of microbial inoculation on tuber development of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.). 1st Ruhuna International Science and Technology Conference, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. pp 115.
Henagamage, A.P., Seneviratne, G., Abayasekera, C., Kodikara, K.M.S. (2014). The effect of fungal-bacterial biofilms on tuberization of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.). Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. pp 485.
Piratheepa, R., Henagamage, A.P., Udagedara, D.T. (2012). Investigation of water quality changes in transmission lines from source to user. Proceeding of the Research Symposium, Uva Wellasa University of Sri Lanka. pp 605.
Aruna, S., Henagamage, A.P., Udagedara, D.T. (2012). Detection and identification of bacteriological contamination and heavy metal contamination of ground water in Gurunagar area in Jaffna peninsula. Proceeding of the Research Symposium, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. pp 607.
Council Member – Uva Wellassa University for the period from 2021-2024
Head, Department of Science and Technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Uva Wellassa University (from 2020 to up to date)
Member of the UGC Standing Committee on Gender Equity and Equality (from 2018 to 2020)
Director, Gender Equity and Equality Center, Uva Wellassa University (from 2016 to 2020)
Chairman/ Program 2020 Review (Department of Science and Technology)
Member of the Faculty Quality Assurance Committee from 2018 to up to date
Member of the Board of Study- Natural Science Board, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Uva Wellassa University from 2020 to up to date.
Member of the Faculty Higher Degree Committee, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Uva Wellassa University.
Member of the University Curriculum Development Committee (UCDC) from 2018 to 2021.
Editorial member/ Proceedings of International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University, IRCUWU2020
Specialization Coordinator of the Food Engineering and Bioprocess Technology Specialization area, Science and Technology degree program, Uva Wellassa University from 2017 to 2020
Coordinator of the curriculum development committee for the Biosystems Technology Degree Program, Uva Wellassa University in 2015-2016
Coordinator of the certificate course on Science Teaching for school teachers Uva Province- 2016.
Member of the curriculum development committee for the Bioprocess Engineering degree program, Uva Wellassa University
Member of the curriculum revision committee for the curriculum revision 2020- Science and Technology degree program, Uva Wellassa University
Secretory of Uva Wellassa University Teachers Association (UWUTA) in 2018/2019
Member of the curriculum development committee for the curriculum-Science Education Degree Program, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Uva Wellassa University
Member of the curriculum development committee for the MSc program on “Environmental Science and Technology”
Member of the Quality Assurance sub-committee for the institutional review of UWU
Student Counsellor for Utilities and Logistical Supports, Uva Wellassa University, 2015-2016
Reviewer for the Research Symposia, Uva Wellssa University, from 2015 to 2019
Faculty Coordinator of the University Business Linkage (UBL) team, Uva Wellassa University
Chairman of the Food Committee, Uva Wellassa University
Member of the Housing Committee, Uva Wellassa University.
Member of the student guidance and advisory committee to the 1st year students of the Science and Technology Degree Program, Uva Wellassa University
Obtained a research award for a research paper published under the refereed- non-indexed journal category at International Research Symposium, Uva Wellassa University 2018
Won the 3rd place for supervising a research on Development of a wine from water melon: A value added product from a tropical fruit crop in Sri Lanka, at the Uva Province Business Solution award 2015
