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Name: Dr. A. K. Samarasinghe

Address: 123 Main Street, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka

Email: [email protected]

Contact Number: +94 11 2345678

Professional Title: Professor of Environmental Science and Policy

As a Professor in Sri Lanka Colombo, I have dedicated over two decades to advancing academic excellence, research innovation, and community engagement. My work spans environmental sustainability, policy development, and interdisciplinary education. With a strong focus on Sri Lanka’s unique ecological challenges and socio-economic needs, I aim to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical solutions for sustainable development in the region.

• PhD in Environmental Science, University of London, United Kingdom (2005)
• MSc in Environmental Management, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (1998)
• BSc (Hons) in Biology, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka (1993)

Professor of Environmental Science and Policy, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka (2015–Present)

• Lead academic for the Department of Environmental Studies, focusing on curriculum development and research initiatives.
• Spearheaded interdisciplinary projects addressing climate change impacts in coastal regions of Sri Lanka Colombo.
• Collaborated with local and international organizations to design policies for sustainable urban planning in Colombo.

Senior Lecturer, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (2008–2015)

• Developed postgraduate courses on environmental economics and policy analysis.
• Published extensively on biodiversity conservation in Sri Lanka’s ecosystems.
• Advised government agencies on integrating environmental considerations into national development plans.

Research Fellow, Institute of Policy Studies, Sri Lanka (2003–2008)

• Conducted studies on water resource management in the Mahaweli River Basin.
• Contributed to national reports on environmental governance and sustainable agriculture.

• Climate change adaptation in coastal communities of Sri Lanka Colombo
• Sustainable urban development and green infrastructure
• Ecosystem services and biodiversity conservation
• Environmental policy integration with socio-economic development

Books:

• Samarasinghe, A.K. (2018). *Environmental Policy in Sri Lanka: Challenges and Opportunities*. Colombo Press.
• Samarasinghe, A.K. (2015). *Climate Change and Coastal Communities: Lessons from Sri Lanka Colombo*. Springer.

Journal Articles:

• Samarasinghe, A.K., & Rajapakse, S. (2021). "Urban Green Spaces in Colombo: A Model for Sustainable Development." *Journal of Environmental Studies*, 45(3), 112-130.
• Samarasinghe, A.K. (2019). "Biodiversity Conservation in Sri Lanka’s Mangrove Ecosystems." *Ecology and Conservation*, 32(4), 89-105.

Conference Papers:

• Samarasinghe, A.K. (2020). "Policy Frameworks for Climate Resilience in Colombo." Presented at the International Conference on Environmental Sustainability, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

• Best Researcher Award, University of Colombo (2019)
• National Environmental Leadership Award, Sri Lanka (2017)
• Fellow of the Sri Lanka Academy of Sciences (2016)
• Outstanding Contribution to Sustainable Development, UNDP Sri Lanka (2014)

University of Colombo, Sri Lanka:

• Instructed courses such as "Environmental Economics," "Sustainable Development," and "Climate Policy Analysis."
• Mentored over 100 postgraduate students, many of whom now hold key roles in environmental agencies and NGOs in Sri Lanka Colombo.

Guest Lecturer:

• Delivered lectures on climate change mitigation at the Sri Lanka Institute of Development Studies (2018–2021).
• Participated in international workshops on environmental education in Southeast Asia.

• Served as a board member of the Colombo Environmental Society, promoting awareness on pollution control and waste management.
• Founded the "Green Colombo Initiative," a community project focusing on urban reforestation and public health education.
• Advisory role in the Sri Lanka Ministry of Environment for policy formulation on renewable energy adoption.

• English (Fluent)
• Sinhala (Fluent)
• Technical skills: GIS mapping, environmental impact assessment, policy analysis software.
• Grant writing and project management expertise.

Available upon request. Contact Dr. A.K. Samarasinghe at [email protected].