Buddhika Wickramasingha

PROFILE

I am an environmental researcher and academic committed to advancing sustainability, geospatial science, and ecosystem resilience through rigorous research, field-based investigations, and institutional environmental leadership. My work integrates GIS, remote sensing, ecology, environmental monitoring, and sustainability governance to address complex environmental challenges in Sri Lanka and beyond.

I currently serve as a Project Assistant at the Centre for Sustainability Solutions (CSS), University of Kelaniya, where I contribute to university-wide sustainability strategy, policy development, reporting, and global ranking improvements. I have been a key contributor to major milestones such as the UI GreenMetric World University Ranking (National Rank #1, Global Rank 226 – 2023) and multiple national awards, including the Presidential Environment Awards.

My research portfolio spans wetland ecosystems, mangrove conservation, microplastic contamination, soil physicochemical analysis, rainfall climatology, hydrological modelling, and e-waste sustainability practices. I hold several Q1 and Q2 first-author publications, including in Ocean & Coastal Management and Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring & Management, and have contributed to Springer Nature book chapters.

My work philosophy is simple:

Use science, innovation, and sustainability leadership to create measurable impact.

🏆 Key Highlights

⭐ High-Impact Research & Publications

First-author publications in Q1 journals (Impact Factor 5.4 & 8.87)
Multiple collaborative research projects across ecology, geoinformatics, and environmental health
Peer reviewer for international Scopus-indexed journals

⭐ Leadership in Sustainability at UOK

Member of the Annual Sustainability Reports (2023 & 2024)
Chief Editor of the GreenInsight E-Magazine
Associate Editor of the Sri Lanka Journal of Sustainable Development Studies
Core member of sustainability policy committees, energy management teams, curriculum committees, and audit groups

⭐ National-Level Recognition

Actively contributed to several major recognitions for the University of Kelaniya:

Presidential Environment Award – Gold Award (2025)
Presidential Environment Award – Merit Award (2025)
Presidential Environment Award – Merit Award (2024)
Institutional Environment Award (SLAAS, 2024)

These achievements were supported through my contributions in sustainability documentation, project coordination, data management, evidence preparation, and policy development.

⭐ Teaching & Academic Service

Former Temporary Demonstrator in Environmental Science
Taught GIS, remote sensing, ecology, statistics, environmental monitoring, and geology
Delivered specialized workshops on GIS and SDGs