Mrs. C.P. Rupasinghe
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Mrs. C.P. Rupasinghe

Senior Lecturer
Department of Agricultural Engineering & Environmental Technology,
Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna,
Mapalana, Kamburupitiya,
Sri Lanka 81100
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Research Interests
Post-Harvest Technology Farm Mechanization Bio-Energy Biodiesel Production Solar Drying Precision Agriculture
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Biography

Mrs. C.P. Rupasinghe is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Agricultural Engineering and Environmental Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna. Her teaching and research interests include post-harvest technology, farm mechanization, bio-energy and precision agriculture, with a focus on practical technologies for Sri Lankan agricultural systems.

Journal Publications

Total: 53
01
Utilization of plant-based waste materials as alternatives to sand in Zeer Pot refrigerator.
02
Evaluation of the physical damage of green tea leaves influenced by different post-harvest handling procedures.
03
Application of geographical information system on tea production in Kamburupitiya DS Division.
04
Modification of the design parameters of scoop type rotary tiller blades for reverse rotation.
05
Utilization of biodiesel for mechanization of small-scale paddy farming sector in Sri Lanka.
06
Assessing the suitability of plant waste materials as alternatives to sand in Zeer Pot refrigerator.
07
Design and performance evaluation of an active solar dryer for cinnamon quills.
08
Optimization of salinity level for growth and lipid accumulation of Nannochloropsis sp. for biodiesel production.
09
The potential for biodiesel from algae under Sri Lankan condition.
10
Light intensity and photo period effect on growth and lipid accumulation of microalgae Chlorella vulgaris and Nannochloropsis spp. for biodiesel production.
11
Cultivation of microalgae Chaetoceros calcitrans for biodiesel production as affected by different nitrate concentrations and salinity levels.
12
Evaluation of different culture systems for growing Nannochloropsis spp. to extract algal oil for biodiesel production under Sri Lankan climatic condition.
13
Effect of nitrogen on growth and oil content of Chlorella vulgaris for biodiesel production.
14
Effect of passive modified atmosphere packaging on shelf-life extension of jackfruit ( Artocarpus heterophyllus L.) bulbs.
15
Estimation of post-harvest losses of selective marketing chain in Sri Lanka.
16
Performance evaluation of biodiesel produced from different plant oil sources for agricultural power tiller.
17
Utilization of hybrid energy system for drying paddy.
18
Potential of biodiesel production from oil of Sri Lankan freshwater algae.
19
Potential to produce biodiesel from locally available non-utilized oil seeds.
20
Performance testing of newly designed evaporative cooling chambers for preservation of perishables in tropical region.
21
Effect of light intensity on dry weight and oil content of microalgae Nannochloropsis .
22
Effect of potassium nitrate on growth and oil content of microalgae.
23
Determination of thermophysical properties of liquid food products using newly designed heat exchanger.
24
Comparative study of thermal efficiency in five different fuel wood cook stoves for conserving biomass energy sources in Sri Lanka.
25
Mapping of physical energy consumption of paddy production system in southern Sri Lanka.
26
Evaluation of different environmental conditions for growth of microalgae Nannochloropsis spp. for biodiesel production.
27
Comparison of different biodiesel production technologies from microalgae.
28
Farm power issues in cattle farming and performance evaluation of biogas-operated generator for portable milking machine.
29
Physical energy consumption analysis of paddy production system in southern Sri Lanka.
30
Comparative assessment of the suitability of biodiesel with mineral diesel for power tiller operation.
31
Possibilities of microalgae Nannochloropsis spp. used as a renewable energy source under local conditions.
32
Identification of site-specific management practices for enhancing the paddy production system in Kamburupitiya Divisional Secretariat Division, Sri Lanka.
33
Potential of biodiesel production from sea algae.
34
Identification and mapping of land use changes in cinnamon cultivation in part of southern province.
35
Modification of a cost-effective device for manioc slicing.
36
Comparative assessment of three different types of driers for drying fruits.
37
Evaluation of biofuel production from algae.
38
Evaluation of different flexible laminates for preventing the post-processing losses of hygroscopic foods.
39
Relationship between particle size and quantity of rice flour to be incorporated into rice/wheat breads.
40
Influence of particle size of rice flour in manufacturing rice-incorporated wheat bread.
41
Potential usage of biodiesel produced from scraped coconut refuse for power tiller operation.
42
Application of rheological properties on quality control of liquid food products.
43
Identifying and mapping of land suitability and spatial variability of paddy production system in Kamburupitiya DS Division using GIS techniques.
44
Ability to control Angoumois grain moth ( Sitotroga cerealella ) in paddy storage condition using biogas.
45
Towards sustainable agriculture through solar drying technologies.
46
Anthropometric consideration of agricultural tractor seat for Sri Lankan women.
47
Mapping the status of paddy production system using GIS technique for developing a decision support system in Kamburupitiya Divisional Secretariat Division.
48
Potential of biodiesel production from scraped coconut refuse for agricultural tractors.
49
Comparative assessment of the quality and quantity parameters of cinnamon bark oil influenced by the method of processing.
50
The field performance evaluation of a solar dryer for drying medicinal plants.
51
Comparative assessment of the suitability of raw materials and the bark-removing methods for cinnamon bark oil production.
52
Energy-saving scoop type rotary tiller for deep tillage.
53
Selection of raw material for efficient distillation of cinnamon leaf oil.