Department of Spatial Sciences

• BSc in Surveying Sciences, Specialization in Surveying & Levelling Degree with Second Class division, Faculty of Geomatics, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (August 2008 – May 2013).
• Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (2020) – General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
• Certificate course on “Systematic Revies and Meta Analysis” at Dean Research and Development – General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.

• Physical Geodesy
• Geodetic Astronomy
• Cadastral Studies
• Land Administration and Management
• Land Surveying & Levelling
• Adjustment Computation
• Construction Surveying

• Terrestrial Laser Scanning, Earth Gravity field, Height Systems, Surveying & Levelling, GPS/GNSS, GIS

• Dinusha K.A., Manuranga K.P., Faloomy N.M.A., and Atha N.F.G.R, 2023. Analyzing Spatial Variabilities of Soil and Water Salinity in Paddy Lands of Godagama Region, Sri Lanka. In Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 9th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (ICSUSL) and 4th China – Sri Lanka Communication and Cooperation Forum, Advancing Multidisciplinary Approaches for a Sustainable and Resilient Future. Belihuloya, Sri Lanka 6th – 8th December 2023. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
  Link: https://www.icsusl.sab.ac.lk/ICSUSL_2023_Book_of_Abstracts.pdf (Page 115)
• Sandanayake W.M.H.P., Manuranga K.P., Lakmal A.H., and Prasanna H.M.I., 2023. Study of Solar Radiation Variation over an Area Using GNSS Observations – Spatial Reference to KDU Southern Campus. 16th International Research Conference, Achieving Resilience Through Digitalization, Sustainability and Sectoral Transformation. Ratmalana, Sri Lanka 7th – 8th September 2023. Kotelawala Defence University: Ratmalana.
  Link: http://192.248.104.6/handle/345/6845
• Gamaarachchi G., Manuranga K.P., Meththananda R., and Ranawaka C.P., 2023. An Evaluation of Tropospheric Delay on GNSS Observations. In General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. 16th International Research Conference, Achieving Resilience Through Digitalization, Sustainability and Sectoral Transformation. Ratmalana, Sri Lanka 7th – 8th September 2023. Kotelawala Defence University: Ratmalana.
  Link: http://192.248.104.6/handle/345/6853
• Alahakoon A.I., Dinusha K.A., and Manuranga K.P., 2023. Analysis of Hambanthota Coastal Zone Infringements Enforced by Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource Management Using Remote Sensing. In General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. 16th International Research Conference, Achieving Resilience Through Digitalization, Sustainability and Sectoral Transformation. Ratmalana, Sri Lanka 7th – 8th September 2023. Kotelawala Defence University: Ratmalana.
  Link: http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/6785
• Chandeepa K.T.D., Iddagoda C.D., Manuranga K.P., and Dinusha K.A., 2023. Accuracy Assessment of Land Use Mapping Methods-Spatial Reference to KDU Southern Campus. In General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. 16th International Research Conference, Achieving Resilience Through Digitalization, Sustainability and Sectoral Transformation. Ratmalana, Sri Lanka 7th – 8th September 2023. Kotelawala Defence University: Ratmalana.
  Link: http://192.248.104.6/handle/345/6848
• Athukorala A.M.P., Gunathilaka A.C., Kuruppu K.A.I.S., Bandulasoma H.H.K.T., Dissanayaka D.M.A.P, Jayamanne J.M.O., and Manuranga K.P., 2023. A Geospatial Analysis of the Vehicle Parking System in Galle Fort. In General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. 16th International Research Conference, Achieving Resilience Through Digitalization, Sustainability and Sectoral Transformation. Ratmalana, Sri Lanka 7th – 8th September 2023. Kotelawala Defence University: Ratmalana.
  Link: http://192.248.104.6/handle/345/6849
• Manuranga K.P., Prasanna H.M.I, and Lakmal A.H., 2022. Review on the Height Datum Unification in Sri Lanka. In General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. 15th International Research Conference, Economic Revival, National Security, And Sustainability Through Advancement of Science, Technology, And Innovation. Ratmalana, Sri Lanka 29th – 30th September 2022. Kotelawala Defence University: Ratmalana.
  Link: http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/6068
• Singhawansa J.P.C., Hasara K., Jayamanne J.M.O., and Manuranga K.P., 2022. The Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Façade Surveying Application in Sri Lanka. In General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. 15th International Research Conference, Economic Revival, National Security, And Sustainability Through Advancement of Science, Technology, And Innovation. Ratmalana, Sri Lanka. 29th – 30th September 2022. Kotelawala Defence University: Ratmalana.
  Link: http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/6073
• Athukorala A.M.P., Adikaram W.M.I.U., Bandulasoma H.H.K.T., Perera O.J., Wijewardhane S.R., and Manuranga K.P., 2022. Feasibility Analysis of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Survey for Outer Boundary Surveys. In General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. 15th International Research Conference, Economic Revival, National Security, And Sustainability Through Advancement of Science, Technology, And Innovation. Ratmalana, Sri Lanka. 29th – 30th September 2022. Kotelawala Defence University: Ratmalana.
  Link: http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/6163
• Premarathne B.M.N., Manuranga K.P, Vandebona R., Prasanna H.M.I., and Lakmal A.H., 2022. Extraction of Powerline Corridor by using Drone Images and its Point Cloud Data. In the Faculty of Geomatics (FOG) of the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (SUSL). 2nd International Symposium on Geo-Informatics (GEOSYM) 2022, Geo-Informatics for conquering new frontiers towards national development. 30^th November and 1^st December 2022. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Belihuloya.Manuranga K.P., Prasanna H.M.I, and Lakmal A.H., 2022. Review on the Unification of the Vertical Datum in Sri Lanka. In Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS). 78^th Annual Sessions (ISSN: 1391-023X). Colombo 07, Sri Lanka 11th – 16th December 2022. Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS). Colombo 07.
  Link: Part_I_Abstracts_2022_SLAAS.pdf
• Manuranga K.P., Prasanna H.M.I, and Lakmal A.H., 2022. Review on the Height Datum Unification in Sri Lanka. In General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. 15th International Research Conference, Economic Revival, National Security, And Sustainability Through Advancement of Science, Technology, And Innovation. Ratmalana, Sri Lanka 29th – 30th September 2022. Kotelawala Defence University: Ratmalana.
• Singhawansa J.P.C., Hasara K., Jayamanne J.M.O., and Manuranga K.P., 2022. The Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Façade Surveying Application in Sri Lanka. In General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. 15th International Research Conference, Economic Revival, National Security, And Sustainability Through Advancement of Science, Technology, And Innovation. Ratmalana, Sri Lanka. 29th – 30th September 2022. Kotelawala Defence University: Ratmalana.
• Athukorala A.M.P., Adikaram W.M.I.U., Bandulasoma H.H.K.T., Perera O.J., Wijewardhane S.R., and Manuranga K.P., 2022. Feasibility Analysis of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Survey for Outer Boundary Surveys. In General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. 15th International Research Conference, Economic Revival, National Security, And Sustainability Through Advancement of Science, Technology, And Innovation. Ratmalana, Sri Lanka. 29th – 30th September 2022. Kotelawala Defence University: Ratmalana.
• Premarathne B.M.N., Manuranga K.P, Vandebona R., Prasanna H.M.I., and Lakmal A.H., 2022. Extraction of Powerline Corridor by using Drone Images and its Point Cloud Data. In the Faculty of Geomatics (FOG) of the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (SUSL). 2nd International Symposium on Geo-Informatics (GEOSYM) 2022, Geo-Informatics for conquering new frontiers towards national development. 30th November and 1st December 2022. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Belihuloya.
• Manuranga K.P., Prasanna H.M.I, and Lakmal A.H., 2022. Review on the Unification of the Vertical Datum in Sri Lanka. In Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS). 78th Annual Sessions (ISSN: 1391-023X). Colombo 07, Sri Lanka 11th – 16th December 2022. Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS). Colombo 07.
• Manuranga K.P, Prasanna H.M.I., Lakmal A.H., and Wickramathilaka N.V., 2021. Automatic Symbol Genereating from AutoCAD Civil 3D. In Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 8th International Conference and 2nd China-Sri Lanka Communication and Cooperation Forum, Global Challenges, Geo-spatial Applications, and Sustainable Solutions (ICSUSL-2021). Belihuloya, Sri Lanka 01st – 3rd December 2021. Faculty of Geomatics, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka: Belihuloya.
• Wickramathilaka N.V., Munasinghe D.S., Manuranga K.P., and Hasara K.S.L.S., 2021. Use of Satellite Images for Urban Form Detection: A Case Study of Ratanapura MC Area. In Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 8th International Conference and 2nd China-Sri Lanka Communication and Cooperation Forum, Global Challenges, Geo-spatial Applications, and Sustainable Solutions (ICSUSL-2021). Belihuloya, Sri Lanka 01st – 3rd December 2021. Faculty of Geomatics, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka: Belihuloya.
• Manuranga K.P, Dampegama K.P., Wickramathilaka N.V., Lakmal A.H., and Prasanna H.M.I, 2021. An approach for real world as-built survey with the 3D terrestrial laser scanner. In University of Ruhuna. 8th International Symposium, Advance in Civil and Environmental Engineering Practices for Sustainable Development (ACEPS-2021). Galle, Sri Lanka 07th October 2021. Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna: Galle.
• Wickramathilaka N.V., Dinusha K.A., Manuranga K.P., and Mannage D.M.S.N., 2021. A GIS Based Approach for Identifying a Suitable Location for Residence in the Ratnapura Municipal Council Area. In General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. 14th International Research Conference, Security, Stability and National Development in the New Normal. Ratmalana, Sri Lanka 09th – 10th September 2021. Kotelawala Defence University: Ratmalana.
• Wickramathilaka N.V., Dinusha K.A., Manuranga K.P., and Mannage D.M.S.N., 2021. A GIS Based Approach for Identifying a Suitable Location for Residence in the Ratnapura Municipal Council Area. In General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. 14th International Research Conference Security, Stability and National Development in the New Normal. held on 09th and 10th September 2021 in General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka.
• Manuranga K.P, Dampegama K.P., Wickramathilaka N.V., Lakmal A.H., and Prasanna H.M.I, 2021. An approach for real world as-built survey with the 3D terrestrial laser scanner. In University of Ruhuna. 8th International Symposium, Advance in Civil and Environmental Engineering Practices for Sustainable Development (ACEPS-2021). Galle, Sri Lanka 07th October 2021. Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna: Galle.
• Manuranga K.P., Abeyratne P.G.V., Wickramathilake N.V., 2020. Review on National Geodetic Control Network – Sri Lanka Datum 1999. In General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. 13th International Research Conference: Holistic Approach to National Growth and security. Ratmalana, Sri Lanka 15th – 16th October 2020. Kotelawala Defence University: Ratmalana.

• Wickramathilake N.V., Munasinghe D.S., Manuranga K.P., 2020. A GIS-Based Approach for 2D Noise Modeling using 2D City Model. In General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. 13th International Research Conference: Holistic Approach to National Growth and security. Ratmalana, Sri Lanka 15th – 16th October 2020. Kotelawala Defence University: Ratmalana.

• Dampegama K.P., Manuranga K.P., Karalliyadda J.M.I. 2020. Assessing the Accuracy of Terrestrial Laser Scanner Against the Total Station for Surveying Applications in Sri Lanka. In General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. 13th International Research Conference: Holistic Approach to National Growth and security. Ratmalana, Sri Lanka 15th – 16th October 2020. Kotelawala Defence University: Ratmalana.

• Manuranga KP, Jayawardhana SAMM, Mellawa MMCS, Subhashini APP, Abeyrathne PGV (2012), Review On Sri Lanka Datum 1999 (SLD 99).

• Lecturer & Instructor (Visiting) at Department of Spatial Sciences, Faculty of Built Environment & Spatial Sciences, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (July 2019 – September 2019).
• Instructor (Visiting) at Department of Architecture, Faculty of Built Environment & Spatial Sciences, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (September 2019 – October 2019).
• Instructor (Visiting) at Department of Quantity Surveying, Faculty of Built Environment & Spatial Sciences, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (July 2019 – August2019).
• Instructor (Visiting) at Department of Spatial Sciences, Faculty of Built Environment & Spatial Sciences, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (May 2019 – July2019).
• Lecturer (Visiting) at College of Technology, Galle (February 2019 – November 2019).
• Senior Survey Engineer at COSEC Engineering & Survey Consulting, Akuressa (September 2018 – December 2019).
• Surveyor at Global GIS Pvt. Ltd. (June 2018 – August 2018)
• Geomatics Engineer at SALUT Geometry llc. (August 2015 – April 2018)
• Surveyor at Global GIS Pvt. Ltd. (February 2014 – August 2015)
• Demonstrator (Temporary) at Faculty of Geomatics, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. (July 2013 – January 2014)
• Demonstrator (Visiting) at Faculty of Architecture, University of Moratuwa. (October 2013 – March 2014)
• Hydrographic surveyor (Trainee) at National Hydrographic Office (NHO), National Aquatic Resources Research & Development Agency. (January 2013 – April 2013)

External Working Experience

•  Guest Lecturer at the Arthur C. Clarke Institution – Continuous Professional Development course on “Geo-Information for Earth System Science”

• Associate Member: Survey Institute of Sri Lanka
• Life Member –  Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS)
• Member: Professional Surveyors’ Association

• Active Citizens Facilitator Development Workshop (Virtual) 09 December to 16 December 2020 (Complete week)

• Best Poster Presentation – Poster Session (FBESS) KDUIRC2023

Sandanayake W.M.H.P., Manuranga K.P., Lakmal A.H., and Prasanna H.M.I., 2023. Study of Solar Radiation Variation over an Area Using GNSS Observations – Spatial Reference to KDU Southern Campus. 16th International Research Conference, Achieving Resilience Through Digitalization, Sustainability and Sectoral Transformation. Ratmalana, Sri Lanka 7th – 8th September 2023. Kotelawala Defence University: Ratmalana.
Link: http://192.248.104.6/handle/345/6845

Guest Lecturer

• Continuous Professional Development course on “Geo-Information for Earth System Science” conducted at the Arthur C Clarke Institution, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka