Prof. (Mrs.) Rangika BandaraProfessor
Department of Zoology and Environmental Management, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya
Qualifications
- B. Sc. (Special Honours) degree in Zoology- University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
- MS Forestry - Louisiana State University, LA, USA 2008
- Ph.D. (Forestry) - Louisiana State University, LA, USA 2011
Research Interests
Forest Resources Management
Selected Recent Research Publications
- Bandara, W.AR.T.W. and R.P. Vlosky. (2016). Forest-based tourism in Sri Lanka: Market segmentation on traveler pre-trip external information search behavior, International Journal of Agriculture, Forestry and Plantation (IJAFP), Volume 2
- Bandara W.A.R.T.W., R.P Vlosky. 2012. An analysis of the U.S wood products import sector: Prospects for Tropical wood products exporters, Journal of tropical forestry and Environment,Vol.2, 49-62
- Perera, R. and R.P. Vlosky. 2009. Tropical Wood Products Exports from Sri Lanka. Cover and Feature Article. Forest Prod. J.
- Vlosky, Richard, Priyan Perera, Rangika Perera and Abraham Baffoe (2009). An Overview of Wood-Based Energy in the United States. Proceedings of the Louisiana Natural Resources Symposium. July 16 & 17, 2009. Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge, LA
- Perera, Priyan, Rangika Perera, R.P. Vlosky and P. Darby. 2010. “Potential of Using Poultry Litter as a Feedstock for Energy Production”. Working Paper #88. Louisiana Forest Products Development Center. Louisiana State University Agricultural Center. Baton Rouge, Louisiana. July 15.
- Bandara W.A.R.T.W. 2013.Ecotourism structure and identification of certified information as an important influential factor in development of sustainable ecotourism industry in Sri Lanka, 2nd Sri Lankan roundtable on sustainable consumption and production, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 320-332
Books and Book Chapters
- Perera, R. and R.P. Vlosky. 2009. An Overview of the Wood Product Import sector in the U.S. VDM Verlag Dr. Müller Aktiengesellschaft & Co. KG, Dudweiler Landstr. 125 a, D – 66123 Saarbrücken, Germany. 92 p. ISBN 978-639-13770
- W.A.R.T.W.Bandara. 2014. Biosecurity and quarantine of plants: Insects, Understanding biosecurity and quarantine, Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka, ISBN 978-955-8476-05-5
- Vlosky, R.P., A. Baffoe, P. Perera and R. Perera. 2009. An Overview of Wood based Energy in the United States with a Focus on the U.S. South. Proceedings of the Louisiana Natural Resources Symposium. Shupe, T.F. (Ed.). LSU AgCenter. Baton Rouge, LA. ISBN 0‐9763632‐3‐2
Abstract presented and Published
- Construction of a model to predict stem carbon of Eucalyptus grandis Wall ex. Maiden grown in upcountry, Sri Lanka, A. Aththanayake, W. Bandara, W Wahala. (2015). Annual research symposium, Sri Lanka Association for Advancement of Science, Sri Lanka
- Estimation of Stem Carbon Stock of Selected Eucalyptus grandis Plantations in Up Country Sri Lanka. (2-15). A . Aththanayake, W. Bandara. (2015). Annual research symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
- Bandara W.A.R.T.W.( 2005). Construction of a precise growth model to predict individual stem volume of Alstonia macrophylla Wall Ex G. Don, Annual research symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
Fellowships, awards and distinctions
- Graduate Assistantship from 2006 to 2011, Louisiana State University, USA
- Graduate Student Merit Honor Award, 2011, Gamma Sigma Delta, the Honor Society of Agriculture, Louisiana State University Chapter
- Graduate Student Merit Honor Award, 2009, from Gamma Sigma Delta, the Honor Society of Agriculture, Louisiana State University Chapter
- Best student in forestry, 2004, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
Membership in Professional Societies
- Secretary. General Research Council, Sri Lanka Association of the Advancement of Science (SLAAS), January 2016 to date
- Treasurer. The Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka, 2014 to date
- Committee member, Section B, Sri Lanka Association of the Advancement of Science (SLAAS)
- Committee member, The Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka
- Reviewer. Annual Research symposium. Institute of Biology, 2014 to date
- Reviewer. Annual Research symposium. SLASS, 2014 to date
- Reviewer. Journal of Tropical Forestry and Environment, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2011 to date
- Judge. Glasgow Middle School, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Science Fair Poster Competition. January 25, 2011
- Worked in part of the LSU forever campaign by contributing to development of promotional materials, 2010, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Volunteered in setting up exhibits for Ag Magic Exhibition, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Website maintenance and content contributor for the UNECE/FAO (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe/FAO Team of Specialists on Forest Products Marketing) website 2007, 2008, 2009. [ www.rnr.lsu.edu/lfpdc/unece/ ]
- Volunteered in fundraising for Komma-Allum Memorial Garden, 2008, International Cultural Centre, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Volunteered in organizing “Tharjana 2001” exhibition on threatened, endemic, and invasive flora and fauna in Sri Lanaka, Unviversity of Sri Jayewardenapura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka