Mr. H.A.C. Priyankara

Department of Biosystems Techhnology
Lecturer(Probationary)
chamila@btec.ruh.ac.lk
( On Leave )



ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education


Professional Experience

Diploma course in Quality Management Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI 2018 to 2019
NVQ) Level 4 in ICTT National Apprentice and Industrial Authority (NAITA ( 2014 to 2015
Management Accountants (CMA) (Since 2016
Certificate course in Quality Management Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI 2016
Capacity Building Training on Conducting Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) National Cleaner Production Center, Sri Lanka, 2021

Professional Qualifications


Capacity Building Training on Conducting Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) using software tools, conducted by National Cleaner Production Center, Sri Lanka, 2021
Certificate course in Quality Management - Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI), 2016
Following Certified Management Accountants (CMA), The Institute of Certified Management Accountants (CMA) of Sri Lanka (Since 2016) Current status: Operational Level
National Certificate in Sri Lanka Information Communication Technology Technician National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 4 in ICTT, National Apprentice and Industrial Authority (NAITA), Sri Lanka ( 2014 to 2015)
Diploma course in Quality Management, Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI), Sri Lanka, (2018 to 2019)
International Programs, Trainings, workshops, and events
"Sakura Science" Japan - Asia Youth Exchange program in Science - in Japan 2018 Administrated by Japan Science and Technology Agency Program conducted by Kobe University, Kobe, Japan. Course based on Agric. Engineering, Waste Management, Postharvest Technology, Image Processing
Integrating education with consumer behavior relevant to energy efficiency and climate change at the universities of Russia, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh (BECK) - Lead by The Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania. Three year project (2018-2021) Funded by European Commission Erasmus+ Program Consortium: University of Huddersfield, Tallinn University of Technology (Estonia), Moscow State University of Civil Engineering (Russia) Kaliningrad State Technical University (Russia), University of Ruhuna (Sri Lanka), University of Bologna (Italy), Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (Russia), International Public Organization of Assistance to Construction Education (Russia), Lomonosov Moscow State University (Russia), Patuakhali Science and Technology University (Bangladesh), University of Colombo (Sri Lanka), University of Barisal (Bangladesh), University of Moratuwa (Sri Lanka).
Training on Capacity Building in Higher Education and Capacity Needs Assessment Methodology (CAPNAM) in Educational Planning and Management 26th February to 1st March 2019, Sri Lanka. Organized by University of Moratuwa and University of Ruhuna.
Training on Development of Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs) 29th June to 1st July 2019, United Kingdom. Organized by University of Huddersfield. United Kingdom
Training on Development of the Simulated Big Data Interuniversity Networked Affective Educational Centre 12th -16th November 2019, Lithuania. Organized by The Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania
Joint staff training program - BECK Project,Organized by University of Bologna, Italy. 10-12 March,2020
Virtual joint staff and stakeholder training Event June 30, 2020, Lithuania (Online). Organized by The Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania
Workshop on "Climate change and Energy Efficiency for sustainable development"- 6 days, Organized by University of Moratuwa in collaboration with BECK Project. 2021
Building Resilience in Tropical Agroecosystems (BRITAE) Project- Lead by University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. Funded by European Commission Erasmus+ Program - Three Year project (2020 to 2023) Consortium: University of Ruhuna, University of Colombo, University of Moratuwa, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sabaragamuwa University, (Sri Lanka) University of Huddersfield and University of Central Lancashire (United Kingdom), Tallin University of Technology (Estonia), Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (Lithuania) Organized Project kickoff meeting February 26 March 1, 2020, Sri Lanka
International Model United Nation (IMUN) 2021
Participated as a delegate- IMUN online Conference 52.0, 2021
A Platinum IMUN Member 2021
Advancing Skill Creation to Enhance Transformation (ASCENT) Project Lead by University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom. Consortium: Fourteen Universities from United Kingdom, Sweden, Lithuania, Estonia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Thailand ASCENT Festival 2019 International Conference, Colombo Sri Lanka. 14th 18th January 2019 Funded by European Commission Erasmus+ Program, Organized by University of Moratuwa and University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Training on Geographic information system (GIS), 2019 Conducted by University of Colombo, Organized by ASCENT Project.
Sri Lankan Trainings, Programs, workshops, and events
Training Program on "Renewable Energy- Solar Power" - 2019 Conducted by Genso Power Technologies (Pvt) Ltd. Aligning with "Battle of solar" National program. (The Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy and Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority)
Organized round table discussion on "Plastic Waste Management to Build Resilient Costal Ecosystems" at Department of Agric. Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna. November 26, 2019 Partners: University of Ruhuna, University of Central Lancashire and Ministry of Social Welfare and Primary Industries.
Organized Undergraduate Research Symposium on Agricultural Engineering and Green Technology - 2020 Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
Plastic Recycling Project (ongoing) at Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna Partners: "Give Back Life" program of Coca-Cola Beverages, Sri Lanka, and Eco Spindles (Pvt) Ltd., Sri Lanka. Info: http://www.tec.ruh.ac.lk/pages/pet-bst.php
Training Program on "Counselling and Training Active Listeners" -2014 Conducted by The Ministry of Social Empowerment, Welfare, Sri Lanka.
Training Program on Developing Leadership Qualities and Positive Thinking - 2014, Conducted by The Ministry of Higher Education, Sri Lanka.
Leadership Training Program - 2014 Conducted by The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Skills Development, Sri Lanka.
Organized "The All Island Inter School Announcing Competition 2010" under supervision of The Ministry of Mass Media and Information.
Organized "The All Island Inter School Announcing Competition 2009" under supervision of The Ministry of Mass Media and Information.
Organized "Sandeshaya" Media Awards and the Island wide Youth Media Research in Sri Lanka 2010.
PUBLICATIONS

Publications(Journal / Conference)

Comparative analysis of transport services development in the capital cities Moscow and Colombo. Nina Danilina, Champa Navaratne, and H.A.C. Priyankara Issue: E3S Web of Conference. Volume 135, 2019, eISSN: 2267-1242 Innovative Technologies in Environmental Science and Education (ITESE-2019) Article Number : 02021, Section: Energy Efficiency in the Transport Sector DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/201913502021
A capacity needs assessment to integrate MOOC-based climate change education with the higher education institutions in Europe and developing countries in Asia: findings of the focused group survey in PCHEI under the BECK project Malith Senevirathne, H.A.C. Priyankara, Dilanthi Amaratunga, Richard Haigh, Nandasiri Weerasinghe, Champa Nawaratne, Arturas Kaklauskas International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, ISSN: 1759-5908 DoI: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJDRBE-07-2020-0074
Product Carbon Footprint of a Garment Manufacturing in Sri Lanka. (Abstract) Priyankara HAC, Navaratne CM, Awanthi MGG, Perera PRDJ Proceeding of the International Research Conference, Uwa Wellassa University. Sri Lanka. February 7-9, 2019 URL: http://erepo.lib.uwu.ac.lk/bitstream/handle/123456789/212/175.pdf?sequence=1&is Allowed=y
A capacity building framework to integrate MOOC on climate change education in the higher education institutions of Bangladesh, Russia, and Sri Lanka (Abstract) Chamila Priyankara*, Malith Senevirathne, Dilanthi Amaratunga, Richard Haigh, Champa Navaratne, Nandasiri Weerasinghe, Anjala Dissanayake, Arturas Kaklauskas Second International Symposium on Disaster Resilience & Sustainable Development, Thailand. Books of Abstract and Proceedings, pg 115, 2021
An Assessment on the Capacity Needs to Implement a MOOC System in the Developing Countries in Asia with Reference to The Energy Efficiency and Climate Change: Focus group survey in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh under BECK project (Abstract) Amarthunga D, Haigh R., Weerasinghe KDN, Navaratne C, Kaklauskas A, Seneviratne M, Priyankara C International Symposium on Multi-Hazard Early Warning and Disaster Risk Reduction, Symposium Books of Abstract and Proceedings, pg 114, 2020
Carbon Footprint of an Individual as a Key Identification Toward Maintaining a Sustainable Lifestyle: A Case Study in Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna (Abstract) H.A.C. Priyankara, K.M.W. Rajawatta, R.D.A.K. Ranasinghe, W.H.A.C Lakshani, R.A.D.T.T. Rupasinghe 18th Academic Sessions 2021, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka Books of Abstract and Proceedings, pg 115, 2021
Investigation of students, sustainable consumption, green behaviour and environmental education towards building sustainable environment: A case study in secondary education in Matara district, Sri Lanka. (Abstract) SPPAM Rathnayake, C. Priyankara, CM Navarathne, SB Nawarathne Undergraduate Research Symposium on Agricultural Engineering and Green Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka 2020
Development of Capacity Building Framework to Integrate Education on Agroecosystem Based Resilience at Higher Education Institutes in Sri Lanka. (Abstract) D.H. Hettiarachchi, H.A.C. Priyankara, G.Y. Jayasinghe Undergraduate Research Symposium on Agricultural Engineering and Green Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka 2020.
Development of University -Industry Platform Towards Resilience on Tropical Agroecosystem: Consortium Perspectives on Impediments and Expectations (Abstract) IU Rodrigo, GY Jayasinghe, C. Liyanage, HAC Priyankara Undergraduate Research Symposium on Agricultural Engineering and Green Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka 2020
BECK Capacity Building Framework Report BECK project, Available at: http://beck-erasmus.com/index.php/report-for-capacity-building-framework/
Undergraduate research - BSc Dissertation - 2018 Development of software to assess product carbon footprint, A case study in an apparel industry in Sri Lanka. Priyankara HAC, Navaratne CM, Awanthi MGG, Perera PRDJ Department of Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna Sri Lanka
AWARDS & FELLOWSHIPS
MEMBERSHIPS & ACTIVITIES IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES
Temporary Academic Sub-warden, Faculty of agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka (May,2019 to May, 2020)
Member of Student Handbook editorial board, Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna
Member of Sports advisory board, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
Faculty Board Representative for Media Group, Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.
Member of LMS (Learning Management System) and MIS (Management Information System) Committee,Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
Member of Career Guidance Unit, Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
Member of Ethical Review Committee, Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
Member of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
Person in Charge for Conference Management System and Website Development committee in 19th Academic Session University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka (2021-2022)
Committee Member of Ruhuna University Faculty of Technology Teachers Association (RUFTA)
Member of Sakura Science Club - Japan International Science and Technology Exchange Center (JISTEC) -Japan
RESEARCH INTERESTS
To achieve Sustainable Development Goals: Climate Action (13), Responsible Consumption and Production (12),Sustainable Cities and Communities (11), Zero Hunger (2), Clean Water and Sanitation (6), Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure (9), and Life on Land (15). I have focused my research interests on,
- Environmental science and
- Environmental Sustainability
- Geoinformatics (GIS Remote sensing )
- Urban Planning
- Environmental Monitoring and Air pollution
- Capacity Building in Higher Education
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Carbon Footprint (CFP)
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Food security and Food Safety
- Bioenergy
- Waste Management
- Sustainable Consumption and Production