Dr. I.D. Singhalage
Senior Lecturer (Gr I)
Ph.D. (Peradeniya, Sri Lanka)
B.Sc. in Botany (Peradeniya, Sri Lanka)
Email :darshani@uwu.ac.lk
Phone : (+94) 55 222 6676
Dr. I.D. Singhalage
Senior Lecturer (Gr I)
Ph.D. (Peradeniya, Sri Lanka)
B.Sc. in Botany (Peradeniya, Sri Lanka)
Email :darshani@uwu.ac.lk
Phone : (+94) 55 222 6676
Singhalage, I. D., Seneviratne, G., Madawala, H. M. S. P., Manawasinghe, I. S., 2018, Characterization of structural properties of fungal-bacterial biofilms by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy. Ceylon Journal of Science, 47 (1), 77–83. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/cjs.v47i1.7490
Singhalage, I.D., Seneviratne, G., Madawala, H.M.S.P., Wijepala, P.C., 2019, Profitability of strawberry (Fragaria ananassa) production with biofilmed biofertilizer application, Scientia Horticulturae, 243: 411-413.
Singhalage, I.D., Seneviratne, G., Madawala, H.M.S.P., 2020, Functional heterogeneity of metabolites excreted by fungal and bacterial biofilms and their effects on seedling growth, Ceylon Journal of Science, 49(1): 13-19. http://doi.org/10.4038/cjs.v49i1.7701
Meegahawaththa, W.K., Singhalage, I.D., Mudannayake, D.C., 2020, Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) peel powder as a source of natural antioxidant and a colorant in stirred yoghurt, Food and Life, 2020(2): 1-11.DOI: 10.5851/fl.2020.e10
Singhalage, I. D., Seneviratne, G., Madawala, H. M. S. P. 2021, Biofilmed biofertilizers for improved quality and quantity of strawberry (Fragaria ananassa) under field conditions, Ceylon Journal of Science, 50(2):165–172. http://doi.org/10.4038/cjs.v50i2.7879
Devika, C., Singhalage, I.D., Seneviratne, G., 2021, Modification of nutrient agar medium to culture yet-unculturable bacteria living in unsanitary landfills, Ceylon Journal of Science, 50(4): 505-512.
Wijayawardene, N.N., Rajakaruna, S., Dai, D., Jayasekara, S., Warnakula, L., Ariyawansa, K.G.S.U., Fernando, E.Y., Jayasekera, P., Karunarathna, S.C., Singhalage, D., Ukuwela, K., Jayalal, R.G.U., Jayasinghe, R.P.P., Muthumala, C.K., Madawala, S., Hewajulige, I.G.N., Rajawardana, D.U., Ediriweera, A., Ediriweera, S., Alawathugoda, D., Rajawatta, K.M.W., Jin, X., Chandana, E.P.S., Nanayakkara, C., Wijesundara, S., 2022, Necessity of a National Fungarium and a Culture Collection for Fungi in Sri Lanka, Chiang Mai Journal of Science, 49(2): 248-271.
Amaraweera, A.P.S.M., Senevirathna, M.A.S.R., Singhalage, I.D., 2022, Extraction of lactic acid from corn kernels using Streptococcus thermophiles and method optimization, Vingnanam Journal of Science, 17(1): 1-7.
Singhalage, I.D., 2022, History, evolution and current status of botanical illustrations in Sri Lanka, Rheedea, 32 (3):175-189.
Singhalage, I. D., Seneviratne, G., Madawala, H. M. S. P., 2022, Intimate interactions of Enterobacter, Aspergillus and Enterobacter-Aspergillus biofilm with strawberry, tomato and rice: early plant growth under glass house conditions, Ceylon Journal of Science, 51(4).
Coordinator – M.Sc. in Environmental Technology and Management
Chairperson – Environment Committee
Deputy Director – Center for Open and Distance Learning
Best student award for the paper entitled as “Biofilmed biofertilizers reduce chemical fertilizer use in strawberry” in the International Conference on Agriculture & Forestry, Colombo, Sri Lanka – 2014.
Session’s best presentation award in the session of “Agronomy/precision agriculture” in the International Conference on Agriculture & Forestry, Colombo, Sri Lanka – 2014.
Outstanding Contribution in Reviewing –Journal of Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment – August 2017.
UWU Research Awards – 2018 for Scientific Publications – 2020.UWU Research Awards 2019 for Scientific Publication in an indexed journal – 2021.
Session’s best presentation award in the session of “Environmental Science” of 5th International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka – 2021.
UWU Research Awards 2020 for Scientific Publications – 2022.