Emer. Prof. K.D.N. Weerasinghe
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Emer. Prof. K.D.N. Weerasinghe

Emeritus Professor
Department of Agricultural Engineering & Environmental Technology,
Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna,
Mapalana, Kamburupitiya,
Sri Lanka 81100
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Research Interests
Irrigation Engineering and Agronomy Agricultural Climatology Rural Energy Management
Qualifications

Biography

Emeritus Professor K.D.N. Weerasinghe has contributed to teaching and research in Agricultural Engineering, with a focus on irrigation engineering and agronomy. Emer. Prof. K.D.N. Weerasinghe's work includes rainwater harvesting for home-garden development, agro-climatic risk assessment, and water management approaches supporting resilient crop production in Sri Lanka.

Journal Publications

Total: 28
01
Navaratne, C. M., Weerasinghe, K. D. N., & Rathnayaka, C. (2007). An improved technique of rainfall analysis: A case study in Mapalana Catchment. Proceedings of the Fourth Academic Sessions , January, 29, 2007, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka.
02
Navaratne, C. M., & Weerasinghe, K. D. N. (2006). Impact of climate change on cropping calendar of field crops: A case study from home gardens in Southern Sri Lanka. 10th Anniversary International Symposium , July 4–8, 2006, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya.
03
Navaratne, C. M., Weerasinghe, K. D. N., & Jayasuriya, L. N. N. (2006). Low-cost auto-controlled subsurface irrigators for home garden irrigation systems in Sri Lanka. 3rd APHW Conference , October 16–18, 2006, Bangkok, Thailand.
04
Navaratne, C. M., Weerasinghe, K. D. N., & Jayasuriya, L. N. N. (2006). An auto irrigation system for home gardens in Sri Lanka. Sustainable Development of Water Resources, Water Supply and Environmental Sanitation: 32nd WEDC International Conference , November 13–17, 2006, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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Navaratne, C. M., Weerasinghe, K. D. N., & Jayasuriya, L. N. N. (2005). Optimum tank capacity for rainwater harvesting systems in home gardens. In Mainstreaming Rainwater Harvesting: XII International Rainwater Catchment Systems Conference , November 15–18, 2005, New Delhi, India.
06
Navaratne, C. M., Gunaratne, M. H. J. P., & Weerasinghe, K. D. N. (2005). Demarcation of rainfall onset for field crop production in Hambantota District through climatic water balance approach. SLAAS Abstracts 2005.
07
Navaratne, C. M., Fasly, M. S. M., & Weerasinghe, K. D. N. (2005). A computer-based DSS (Decision Support System) for rainfall analysis. SLAAS Abstracts 2005.
08
Navaratne, C. M., & Weerasinghe, K. D. N. (2005). Influence of present rainfall pattern for traditional paddy cropping calendar: A case study at Mapalana, Southern Sri Lanka. SLAAS Abstracts 2005.
09
Navaratne, C. M., & Weerasinghe, K. D. N. (2004). Agro-climatic potential and risk assessment for crop intensification in home gardens of Southern Sri Lanka [Report]. Climate Change Secretariat of Sri Lanka, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources.
10
Gunaratne, M. H. J. P., Navaratne, C. M., & Weerasinghe, K. D. N. (2004). Agroclimatic risk assessment in Hambantota Region. Ninth Annual Forestry and Environment Symposium , February 27–28, 2004, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka.
11
Navaratne, C. M., Jayasuriya, L. N. N., & Weerasinghe, K. D. N. (2004). Food security and poverty alleviation for rural women in Sri Lanka: Rainwater harvesting for home-garden development. In Achieving WSSD Targets and Meeting Millennium Development Goals (MDGs): Role of Global Water Partnership–South Asia , July 13–15, 2004, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
12
Navaratne, C. M., Weerasinghe, K. D. N., & Jayasuriya, L. N. N. (2004). Rainwater harvesting and roof runoff coefficients. International Conference on Sustainable Water Resources Management in the Changing Environment of the Monsoon Region , November 17–19, 2004, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
13
Gunaratne, M. H. J. P., Navaratne, C. M., & Weerasinghe, K. D. N. (2004). Effect of rainfall on cropping pattern of farmers in Hambantota District. Proceedings of the Second Academic Sessions , December, 16, 2004, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka.
14
Premanath, G. D. I., Navaratne, C. M., & Weerasinghe, K. D. N. (2004). Rainwater harvesting for risk elimination in home gardens: A case study in Hambantota District. Ninth Annual Forestry and Environment Symposium , February 27–28, 2004, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka.
15
Weerasinghe, K. D. N., & Navaratne, C. M. (2003). History of hydraulic civilization and irrigation systems development in Sri Lanka. In Proceedings of the India–France Round Table Discussion on Water Management in Rural South India and Sri Lanka: Emerging Themes and Critical Issues (2001) . French Institute of Pondicherry.
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Navaratne, C. M., Weerasinghe, K. D. N., & Jayasuriya, N. (2003). Rainwater harvesting for risk elimination in home gardens. In Proceedings of a National Workshop on Water for Agriculture and Rural Development in Sri Lanka (February 10, 2003, Marawila). Ministry of Irrigation and Water Management, FAO & JIID.
17
Navaratne, C. M., Weerasinghe, K. D. N., & Jayasuriya, L. N. N. (2003). Optimum cropping calendar for home garden vegetable crop production. International Conference on Water and Environment , December 15–18, 2003, Bhopal, India.
18
Jayasinghe, G. Y., & Weerasinghe, K. D. N. (2003). Manipulation of methane and biogas production of rice straw biomethanation. Proceedings of the 59th Annual Session of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science , p. 62.
19
Navaratne, C. M., & Weerasinghe, K. D. N. (2002). Agro-climatic approach to minimize the risk associated with water scarcity in different locations of Matara District. Journal of the Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture (PGIA) .
20
Navaratne, C. M., & Weerasinghe, K. D. N. (2002). Agroclimatic potential assessment for crop intensification in Southern Sri Lanka. Eighth Annual Forestry and Environment Symposium , December 12–13, 2002, Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka.
21
Jayasinghe, G. Y., & Weerasinghe, K. D. N. (2002). Influence of C:N and C:P ratios on rice straw biomethanation. Proceedings of the 58th Annual Session of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science , p. 58.
22
Jayasinghe, G. Y., & Weerasinghe, K. D. N. (2002). Assessment of the composition and the volume of biogas liberation from agricultural wastes. Proceedings of the Eighth Annual Forestry Congress , Coral Gardens Hotel, Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka, p. 46.
23
Navaratne, C. M., & Weerasinghe, K. D. N. (2000). Identification of optimum cropping calendar and planting time of vegetables for home gardens in different agro-ecological locations of Matara District. SLAAS Abstracts 2000.
24
Ranasinghe, S., Bopitiya, K. S. D., Weerasinghe, K. D. N., & Navaratne, C. M. (1999). An appropriate subsurface pot irrigation and drip irrigation systems to utilize roof water for vegetable production in home gardens. In Rainwater Harvesting for Water Security (Vol. I & II).
25
Navaratne, C. M., Weerasinghe, K. D. N., & Bopitiya, K. S. D. (1999). Comparison and selection of a suitable irrigator for a subsurface pot irrigation system for home gardens. SLAAS Abstracts 1999.
26
Navaratne, C. M., & Weerasinghe, K. D. N. (1998). Rainwater harvesting for agro-ecological risk elimination in different agro-ecological regions of Matara District. SLAAS Abstracts 1998.
27
Navaratne, C. M., Weerasinghe, K. D. N., & Bopitiya, K. S. D. (1997). Comparative study of an appropriate subsurface pot irrigation and drip irrigation systems for vegetable production in home gardens. SLAAS Abstracts 1997.
28
Weerasinghe, K. D. N., & Alwis, P. (1985). Physical properties of Red Yellow Podzolic soils under rubber, cinnamon and coconut cultivation in Mapalana Research Farm. Rohana , 1 , 55–58. University of Ruhuna.