Name: Syr. KA Dinusha
Contact Number: +94113370661
E-mail: dinushi.25@gmail.com, dinushagunasinghe@kdu.ac.lk
Qualifications
Teaching Areas
Research Interests
Publications
Work Experience
Awards
Qualifications
- Master of Science in Disaster Analysis, Management, and Mitigation, IHRA, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka ,2013 – 2015.
- Bachelor of Science (Hons.) (Surveying Sciences), Second Class Upper Division, Faculty of Geomatics, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2002-2006.
Teaching Areas
- Remote Sensing
- Photogrammetry
- Disaster Management
Research Interests
- Remote Sensing & GIS
- Disaster Management
- Surveying and Levelling
Publications
- Jayasooriya, J.A.H.D., Dinusha, K.A., Gunasinghe, G.P., Ranasinghe, A.K.R.N., 2023. Monitoring The Impact on Paddy Fields During the Construction of The Southern Expressway Using Remote Sensing and GIS. General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, 16th International Research Conference: Achieving Resilience through Digitalization, Sustainability and Sectoral Transformation. Ratmalana, Sri Lanka, 07th – 08th September 2023.
- 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.
- 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.
- Malavipathirana C.G., Dinusha K.A., Sandamali K.U.J., and Withanage W.D.D.P., 2022. ‘Analyzing the Effects of Land Use and Land Cover Changes on Paddy Cultivation Using Remote Sensing: A Case Study of Sooriyawewa, Sri Lanka’, 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.
- Bhagya, K.A.L., Gunasinghe, G.P., and Dinusha, K.A., 2022. ‘Shoreline Change Detection Based on the Monsoon Seasonality by Means of ‘Coastsat’Toolkit’, 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.
- Gunasinghe, G.P., Ratnayake, N.P., Ratnayake, A.S., Samaradivakara, G.V.I., Dushyantha, N.P., Jayaratne, R., Dinusha, K.A., and Silva, A., 2022. Monsoon-Driven Geomorphological Changes Along the West Coast of Sri Lanka: A Combined Approach Utilizing ‘CoastSat’and Google Earth Engine. Ocean Science Journal, 57(3), pp.475-492.
- 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.
- Ranatunga R.S.G., Jayathilaka R.M.R.M., Gunasinghe, G.P., Dinusha, K.A., 2020. An assessment of wave climate variability using energy flux method: A case study in the coastal area of Negombo to Wadduwa. 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.
- Kalugamuwa K.W.G.I.M., Dinusha, K.A., Sandamali K.U.J., Ranawaka C.P., 2020. GIS mechanism for terrain trafficability. 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.
- Gunasinghe G.P., Ratnayake N.P., Ratnayake A.S., Samaradivakara G.V.I., Dinusha K.A., 2019. Morphodynamics of a Sand Spit Bar at Monsoon Affected River Outlet: A Case Study in Kalutara Coastal Zone. In Ocean University of Sri Lanka, First Research Symposium of the Ocean University of Sri Lanka: Marine Research for Prosperity of the Nation. Crow Island, Colombo 15, Sri Lanka 21st December 2019. Ocean University of Sri Lanka: Colombo 15.
- Gunasinghe, G.P., Dinusha, K.A., Ratnayaka, N.P., Samaradivakara, G.V.I, Ratnayaka, A.S., Premasiri, H.M.R, Ruhunage, L., 2019. Review of impacts on coastal zone due to poor riverine flood controlling mechanism: A case study in Kalutara coastal zone, Sri Lanka. In General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, 12th International Research Conference: Challenges to humankind in the face of new technologies. Ratmalana, Sri lanka 11th – 12th September 2019. Kotelawala Defence University: Ratmalana.
- Silva, De M.K.C., Rupasinghe, A.R., Dinusha, K.A., 2019. Change detection in land surface temperature using Remote Sensing and GIS techniques: A case study of Biyagama. In General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, 12th International Research Conference: Challenges to humankind in the face of new technologies. Ratmalana, Sri lanka 11th – 12th September 2019. Kotelawala Defence University: Ratmalana.
- Karalliyadda, J.M.I., Dinusha, K.A., Meththananda, R.G.U.I., 2019. Development of an algorithm to identify the locations of flood victims using digital image processing. In General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, 12th International Research Conference: Challenges to humankind in the face of new technologies. Ratmalana, Sri lanka 11th – 12th September 2019. Kotelawala Defence University: Ratmalana.
- Dampegama, K.P., Abesinghe, A.M.L.K., Dinusha, K.A., and Vandebona, R., 2018. Comparative Study on Methods for 3D Modeling with Traditional Surveying Technique and Total Station Technique. In General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, 11th Annual International Research Conference: Securing Professional Excellence through Collaboration. Ratmalana, Sri Lanka 13th -14th September 2018. Kotelawala Defence University: Ratmalana.
- Iddagoda, C.D., De silva, M.K.C., Gunasinghe, G.P., and Dinusha, K.A., 2017. Study on effect of noise for the total station measurement in construction site. In General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, 10th Annual International Research Conference: Global space, Local place – Protocols for a new world order. Ratmalana, Sri Lanka 03-04 August 2017. Kotelawala Defence University: Ratmalana.
- Dinusha, K.A., Gunasinghe, G.P., and Hapugoda, R.P., 2016. Development of a Mobile Application on Disaster Emergency Alertness Targeting Communities in Matara District, Sri lanka. In General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, 9th Annual International Research Conference: Professional Integration for a Secure Nation. Ratmalana, Sri Lanka 08-09 September 2016. Kotelawala Defence University: Ratmalana.
Work Experience
- Demonstrator, Department of Surveying Sciences, Faculty of Geomatics, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2007.
- Apprentice surveyor in Survey Department of Sri Lanka (January, 2008 – August 2008)
- Instructor, Department of Surveying Sciences, Faculty of Geomatics, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. (September, 2008 – June, 2014)
- Visiting Lecturer, Department of Natural Resource Management, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. (2012)
Awards
- Award for the Best Presentation – 9 th International Research Conference, September 2016, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka.