- Faculty of Engineering
- Department of Civil Engineering
- Professor
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Department of Civil Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
University of Moratuwa
Moratuwa
10400
Teaching and Administrative Activities
Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering -Undergraduate -2020
Environmental Engineering -Undergraduate -2020
Surface Water Pollution and Control -Postgraduate -2019
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Surface water pollution and control -Postgraduate -2019
Solid and Hazardous Waste Management -Postgraduate -2019
Seminars on Global Environmental Issues -Postgraduate -2019
Comprehensive Design Project -Postgraduate -2019
Course Coordinator -PG/MSc in Environmental Engineering and Management (2008 To date)
Course Coordinator -PG/MSc in Environmental Management (2008 To 2022)
Lecturer-in-charge -Environmental Engineering Laboratory (2000 To date)
Director - PGS-Engineering - (2022 To date)
Research Activities
Biological & Environmental Sciences
Sustainable Development
Aquatic Ecology
Water policy analysis
Watershed Management
Maximizing the benefits of wetland resources
Sustainability analysis of wetland resources
Determination of environmental carrying capacity of tourism development
Fecal contamination of nearshore bathing water in selected beaches in Sri Lanka
Use of nanomaterials for the disinfection of potable groundwater
Biological & Environmental Sciences, Sustainable Development, Aquatic Ecology, Water policy analysis, Watershed management
Education and Professional Affiliations
PhD, Saitama University ,1999 Biological & Environmental Science
Masters, Imperial College ,1995 Environmental Technology
Other, Imperial College ,1995 Environmental Technology
Bachelors, University of Moratuwa ,1993 Civil Engineering
The Japan Society of Limnology (1996 To date)
Japan Society for the Water Environment(1997 To date)
Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (2002 To date)
Asia Pacific Association of Hydrology and Water Resources (2004 To date)
The Institution of Engineers(2007 To date)
Institute of Environmental Professionals in Sri Lanka(2013 To date)
Career
Professor (from November 2016) - Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Head (From October 2008 - May 2017) - Department of Languages & English Language Training Centre
Senior Lecturer (February 2006 - October 2016) - Department of Civil
Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Assistant Professor (April 2001 - December 2005) - Saitama University, Japan
JSPS Research Fellow
(May 1999 - March 2001) - Saitama University, Japan
Lecturer (December 1993 - March 1999) - University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Professor (from November 2016) - Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Head (From October 2008 - May 2017) - Department of Languages & English Language Training Centre
Senior Lecturer (February 2006 - October 2016) - Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Assistant Professor (April 2001 - December 2005) - Saitama University, Japan
JSPS Research Fellow (May 1999 - March 2001) - Saitama University, Japan
Lecturer (December 1993 - March 1999) - University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Honours and Awards
JSPS Research Fellowship for Foreign Researchers 1999/2000 - awarded by The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (Received 2000)
Monbukagakushosho Scholarship 1996 ? Awarded by the Japanese Government for a Doctoral Degree (Received 1996)
British ? Chevening Scholarship 1994/1995 ? Awarded by the British Commonwealth Office for a Master's Degree (Received 1995)
Prof. C. Patuwathawithana Memorial Award 1993 ? Awarded for the Best Engineering Graduate ? University of Moratuwa , Sri Lanka (Received 1993)
Dr. A.N.S. Kulasinghe Award 1993 ? Awarded for the Best Civil Engineering Graduate ? University of Moratuwa , Sri Lanka (Received 1993)
Rex Croos Moraes Memorial Award 1993 ? Awarded for the Best Student in Construction, University of Moratuwa , Sri Lanka (Received 1993)
Award for the Best Student in Building and Structural Engineering 1989/1990, University of Moratuwa , Sri Lanka (Received 1990)
Award for the Best Presentation ? The First International Summer Symposium, Japan Society of Civil Engineers (1999 August) . (Received 1999)
Publications*
Hashini Pathirana, Jagath Manatunge,".Framework for Sustainable Management and Utilisation of Wetland Resources: A Case Study of the Madinnagoda Marsh.",2022 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon),Moratuwa,2022,1-6
S Sajitthan, EP Rajapakshe, IMWK Illangasinghe, JMA Manatunge,".Reuse Potential of Drinking Water Treatment Plant Sludge for the Manufacture of Concrete Paving Blocks.",International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment,Kandy, Sri Lanka,2022,
KTN Perera, Nimal Wijayaratna, HM Jayatillake, Jagath Manathunge, Tilak Priyadarshana,".Spillway modernization for improving robustness of village tank cascades for floods, Sri Lanka.",2022 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon),Moratuwa,2020,
K.T.N. Perera; Nimal Wijayaratna, H.M. Jayatillake; Jagath Manathunge; Tilak Priyadarshana,".Spillway Modernization for Improving Robustness of Village Tank Cascades for Floods, Sri Lanka.",Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERcon),Moratuwa, Sri Lanka,2020,360-
UM Abeysinghe, JMA Manatunge,".Identification of Policy and Regulation Gaps with Reference to Environmental and Social Satisfaction and Dissatisfaction of Beneficiaries of Tsunami Involuntary Resettlement in Sri Lanka.",International Forestry and Environment Symposium,University of Sri Jayawardenepura,2019,
Gimhani Danushika, Mahesh Jayaweera, Nilanthi Bandara, Jagath Manathunge, Buddhika Gunawardena,".Use of Ultra-Violet assisted Titanium Dioxide photocatalysis for the removal of di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate from industrial wastewaters.",2019 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon),Moratuwa,2019,320-324
PHG Perera, NJGJ Bandara, UAAG Danushika, MW Jayaweera, MCW Somaratne, SKT Thathsara, B Gunawardana, JMA Manatunge,".Migration of Phthalic Acid Esters from PET Water Bottles: Implications of Reusing Empty Bottles for Storing Ambient and Warm Water for Subsequent Consumption.",International Forestry and Environment Symposium,University of Sri Jayawardenepura,2019,
SYS Dulshan, MI Sudasinghe, MW Jayaweera, JMA Manatunge, WB Gunawardane,".Suitability of Clay Water Filter for the Removal of Nephrotoxic Constituents in CKDu Prevalent Areas.",International Forestry and Environment Symposium,University of Sri Jayawardenepura,2017,
PP Jayasekara, S Gunarathna, B Gunawardana, M Jayaweera, J Manatunge, K Zoysa,".Use of Photocatalysis for Degradation of Glyphosate in Potable Water of CKDu Prevalent Areas.",International Forestry and Environment Symposium,University of Sri Jayawardenepura,2017,
KTN Perera, TMN Wijayaratna, HM Jayatillake, Tilak Priyadarshana, JMA Manatunge,".Implications of storage state behaviour of village tanks in adaptation to climate change, Sri Lanka.",Journal of Water and Climate Change,12(3),2021
KTN Perera, TMN Wijayaratna, HM Jayatillake, JMA Manatunge, Tilak Priyadarshana,".Framework for the sustainable development of village tanks in cascades as an adaptation to climate change and for improved water security, Sri Lanka.",Water Policy,23(3),2021
Hashini Pathirana, Jagath Manatunge,".Framework for Sustainable Management and Utilisation of Wetland Resources: A Case Study of the Madinnagoda Marsh.",IEEE Xplore,,2021
S Sajitthan, EP Rajapakshe, IMWK Illangasinghe, JMA Manatunge,".Reuse Potential of Drinking Water Treatment Plant Sludge for the Manufacture of Concrete Paving Blocks.",IEEE Xplore,,2021
Weerakoon, G. M. P. R., Jinadasa, K. B. S. N., Manatunge, J., Wijesiri, B., & Goonetilleke, A.,".Kinetic modelling and performance evaluation of vertical subsurface flow constructed wetlands in tropics.",Journal of Water Process Engineering,38,2020
Perera, K. T. N., Wijayaratna, T. M. N., Jayatillake, H. M., Manatunge, J. M. A., & Priyadarshana, T.,".Hydrological principle behind the development of series of bunds in ancient tank cascades in small catchments, Sri Lanka.",Water Practice and Technology,,2020
Kodikara, J., Gunawardana, B., Jayaweera, M., Sudasinghe, M., & Manatunge, J.,".Nitrate removal in potable groundwater by nano zerovalent iron under oxic conditions.",Water Practice and Technology,,2020
Illangasinghe, W., Manatunge, J., Ratnayake, N., & Jayasuriya, N.,".Effects of influent temperature variation on floc blanket behavior and effluent water quality.",Water Supply,20(6),2020
Jayaweera, M., Perera, H., Bandara, N., Danushika, G., Gunawardana, B., Somaratne, C., Manatunge, J., Zoysa, K., & Thathsara, T.,".Migration of phthalates from PET water bottle in events of repeated uses and associated risk assessment.",Environmental Science and Pollution Research,,2020
Jayaweera, M., Perera, H., Gunawardana, B., & Manatunge, J.,".Transmission of COVID-19 virus by droplets and aerosols: A critical review on the unresolved dichotomy.",Environmental Research,,2020
Perera, K. T. N., Wijayaratna, T. M. N., Jayatillake, H. M., Priyadarshana, T., & Manatunge, J. M. A.,".Implications of storage state behaviour of village tanks in adaptation to climate change, Sri Lanka.",Journal of Water and Climate Change,,2020
Mahesh Jayaweera, Chamath Dannangoda, Dilum Dilshan, Janith Dissanayake, Hasini Perera, Jagath Manatunge, Buddhika Gunawardana,".Grappling with COVID-19 by imposing and lifting non-pharmaceutical interventions in Sri Lanka: A modeling perspective.",Infectious Disease Modelling,6,2020
Sudasinghe, M., Jayaweera, M., Gunawardana, B., Manatunge, J., & Madhusanka, G.,".Defluoridation of calcium-rich groundwater using iron oxide nanoparticles.",Water Practice & Technology,14(3),2019
Jayaweera, M., Gunawardana, B., Gunawardana, M., Karunawardena, A., Dias, V., Premasiri, S., Dissanayake, J., Manatunge, J., Wijeratne, N., Karunarathne, D., & Thilakasiri, S. ,".Management of municipal solid waste open dumps immediately after the collapse: An integrated approach from Meethotamulla open dump, Sri Lanka.",Waste Management,95,2019
Jayaweera, M., Sudasinghe, M., Gunawardana, B., Peiris, A., & Manatunge, J.,".Use of CaO Loaded Mesoporous Alumina for Defluoridation of Potable Groundwater Containing Elevated Calcium Levels.",Environments,66(6),2019
Illangasinghe, W., Ratnayake, N., Manatunge, J., & Jayasuriya, N. ,".Cohesivity, Formation of Particle Clusters, and Blanket Settling Velocity in a Fluidized Bed.",Journal of Environmental Engineering,145(4),2019
Jayaweera, M., Danushika, G., Bandara, N., Dissanayake, J., Gunawardana, B., Manatunge, J., & Zoysa, K.,".Urban Watercourses in Peril: Implications of Phthalic Acid Esters on Aquatic Ecosystems Caused by Urban Sprawl.",Water,11(3),2019
Illangasinghe, W., Ratnayaka, N., Manatunge, J., & Jayasuriya, N.,".Coagulant dose as an operating parameter in a solid contact clarifier.",Water Practice and Technology,14(1),2019
Manatunge, J., Yamazawa, S., & Samanpriya, M. M.,".The Contribution of Women in Rebuilding Livelihoods in the Long-Term After Involuntary Resettlement: A Case Study of Resettlers of Kotmale Dam, Sri Lanka.",Journal of Asian Development,5(1),2019
Gunarathna, S., Gunawardana, B., Jayaweera, M., Manatunge, J., & Zoysa, K. ,".Glyphosate and AMPA of agricultural soil, surface water, groundwater and sediments in areas prevalent with chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology, Sri Lanka.",Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part B,53(11),2018
Witharana, A., Manatunge, J., Ratnayake, N., Nanayakkara, C. M., & Jayaweera, M. ,".Rapid degradation of FOG discharged from food industry wastewater by lipolytic fungi as a bioaugmentation application.",Environmental technology,39(16),2018
Bruch, C., Karimi, S., Manatunge, J., & Nakayama, M.,".Barriers to long-term return after the Great East Japan earthquake: Lessons from Hirono Town.",Journal of Asian Development,3(1),2017
Manatunge, J. M. A., & Abeysinghe, U.,".Factors affecting the satisfaction of post-disaster resettlers in the long term: A case study on the resettlement sites of tsunami-affected communities in Sri Lanka.",Journal of Asian Development,3(1),2017
Amarasekara, G. P., Priyadarshana, T., Manatunge, J., Tanaka, N., & Gunaratne, G. L.,".Mud Crab (Scylla serrata) population changes in Koggala Lagoon, Sri Lanka since construction of the groyne system.",Aquatic Ecosystem Health & Management,19(1),2017
Manatunge, J. ,".The Long-term Impacts of Land-for-Land Compensation: A Case Study from the Victoria Dam in Sri Lanka.",Asian Journal of Environment and Disaster Management,7(4),2016
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