Ms. D.S. Wickramasinghe

Lecturer (Probationary)

Department of Crop Science,
Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna,
Mapalana, Kamburupitiya,
Sri Lanka 81100

Research Interests

Qualifications

MSc in Building Resilience in Tropical Agro-ecosystems (Reading) | University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
BSc (Hons) in Agricultural Resource Management and Technology (Specialized in Agricultural Engineering and Environmental Technology) | University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka

Biography

Ms. D.S. Wickramasinghe is a Lecturer (Probationary) in the Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna. Her research focuses on precision agriculture, UAV-based multispectral imaging, machine learning for disease detection, and sustainable agricultural systems. She earned her BSc (Hons) in Agricultural Resource Management and Technology from the University of Ruhuna with First Class honours (OGPA 3.92/4.00) and is currently reading her MSc in Building Resilience in Tropical Agro-ecosystems (BRITAE). She has international research experience including a research internship at Naresuan University, Thailand, and participation in the JENESYS Japan International Exchange Programme.

Awards

Total: 6

01
Upali Wijewardhana Memorial Gold Medal - University of Ruhuna (2025)
02
Dr. S.K. Charles Memorial Gold Medal - University of Ruhuna (2025)
03
D.H.E. Mohotti Memorial Gold Medal - University of Ruhuna (2025)
04
SANASA Gold Medal – Field Practices & Departmental Excellence - University of Ruhuna (2025)
05
SANASA Gold Medal – Agricultural Engineering Specialization - University of Ruhuna (2025)
06
Vice Chancellor’s List - University of Ruhuna (2025)

Books / Book Chapters

Total: 1

Wickramasinghe, D. S., & Ranasinghe, T. T. (2026). Biomimicry and the metabolic building: Emulating ecosystems in architecture. In A. O. Oliver (Ed.), Tradition, Nature and Design: Towards Eco-sustainable Architecture (pp. 27–55). Haliç Yayınevi.

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Conference Publications

Total: 7

Wickramasinghe, D. S., Jayasinghe, G. Y., Bandara, W. B. M. A. C., & Ariyawansha, K. T. (2026). UAV-based multispectral imaging coupled with CNN for early detection of sugarcane white leaf disease in Sri Lanka. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Multidisciplinary Applications (AIMDA 2026).

Wickramasinghe, D. S. (2026). Integrating digital twin and machine learning in water resource management: A systematic review of methods and applications for flood forecasting. In Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on University-Industry Collaborations for Sustainable Development (ICSD 2026).

Wickramasinghe, D. S. (2025). Early detection of sugarcane white leaf disease using machine learning models on UAV multispectral imagery. In Proceedings of the 1st SLAMPP International Conference in Mycology and Plant Pathology (SLAMPConf 2025).

Wickramasinghe, D. S. (2024). Revolutionizing plant disease detection: A comparative analysis of machine learning models for the diagnosis of white leaf disease in sugarcane. In Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment (ICSBE 2024).

Wickramasinghe, D. S., & Jayasinghe, G. Y. (2024). Harnessing precision agriculture techniques to mitigate climate change effects: Strategies, challenges, and opportunities. In International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment (ISAE 2024).

Wickramasinghe, D. S., & Jayasinghe, G. Y. (2024). Agro-industry frontiers: University-industry collaboration models and innovation pathways – A dual perspective from Sri Lanka and Europe. In Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on University-Industry Collaborations for Sustainable Development (ICSD 2024).

Wickramasinghe, D. S., & Jayasinghe, G. Y. (2024). Optimizing crop yields and climate resilience: A desk review on the role of digital agriculture in climate change mitigation. In Proceedings of the 6th Annual Young Scientists' Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (YSCMR 2024).