Dr. AMNM.Adikaram

Cinque Terre

Senior Lecturer Gr.II in Earth Science
Dept. of Physical Sciences
Faculty of Applied Sciences

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Basic Information

DR. AMNM. ADIKARAM

Designation Senior Lecturer Gr.I in Earth Science
Department / Unit Dept. of Physical Sciences
Faculty Faculty of Applied Sciences
Mobile No. +94 71 8318140
Email maduryaa@fas.seu.ac.lk
adikaram@seu.ac.lk

Qualifications

  • Leading to a PhD - Post Graduate Institute of Science - University of Peradeniya - Sri Lanka
  • Master of Civil and Environmental Engineering (Rock Mechanics) - Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering - Saitama University - Japan
  • First Class Honors in Bachelor of Science (Special) Degree - Geology (special)

Positions Held

  • Member of the sports advisory committee,2014; Part time sub warden, 2008

Teaching Areas

  • Geochemistry
  • Geophysics
  • Engineering Geology
  • Hydrogeology
  • General Geology and Paleontology

Research Interest

  • Geothermal Energy
  • Geochemistry
  • Sedimentology
  • Hydrogeology

Editorial works

  • Reviewer: Proceedings of Annual Science Research Sessions 2013, SEUSL
  • Reviewer: 4th International symposium, 2014, SEUSL

Books Published

  • Osada, M., Adikaram, N.M. and Illankoon, T.N., (2011), Drying induced deformation and consequent change in mechanical properties of sedimentary rocks, Harmonizing rock engineering and the environment, Edited by Yingxin Zhou, CRC press 2011, ISBN: 978-0-415-80444-8

Journal Publications

  • Adikaram, A.M.N.M., Pitawala, H.M.T.G.A., Jayawardhane, D.T., (2015), Grain size characterization of lagoon estuarine system: Eastern coast, Sri Lanka, International Journal of Science and Research, Vol. 4; 3087-3094.
  • Adikaram, A.M.N.M., Osada, M. and Yamabe T. (2011), Anisotropic behavior of Tage tuff in changing saturation, Saitama University Bulleting, Vol: 37; 25-32
  • Adikaram, A.M.N.M and Dharmagunawardhane, H.A. (2013), Diurnal temperature variations in thermal water springs: A case study at Mahaoya thermal spring cluster, Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the third international symposium 2013, SEUSL, Oluvil, Sri Lanka, Vol: 1, pp 25-29

Conference Publications

  • Adikaram, A.M.N.M and Dharmagunawardhane, H.A. (2013), Reservoir temperature analyses of two potential green energy sources: Mahaoya and Marangalawahawa thermal springs, Sri Lanka, Journal of the 2nd Sri Lankan roundtable on sustainable consumption and production, SCPC, Sri Lanka, Vol. 1,

Fellowships, Awards and Distinctions

  • Best presenter award- GeoKanto 2010, Sonic city, Omiya, Japan.
  • Asian Development Bank full Scholarship for a master degree in Japan, 2009-2011
  • Certified as a Teacher in Higher Education –Staff Development Centre, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, (2008)
  • University Award for Academic Excellence 2004/2005, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, (2005)

Memberships in Professional Bodies

  • Member of Geological Society of Sri Lanka

Workshops and Trainings

Participated
  • Workshhop on "Methods in water quality testing" organized by Geological Society of Sri Lanka (GSSL) and Department of Geology, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya on 18th and 19th of June 2015
  • Workshop on "Outcome based teaching. Learning and assessment methods" organized by HETC/SEUSL/QIG/BSC/NONCONS/2014/10, FAS, SEUSL on 27.09.2014
  • 58th short course on "GIS and its Applications", organized by PGIS, University of Peradeniya, on 28.07.2014-02.08.2014
  • Workshop on "Disaster Management ", organized by the CIDA Restore Project, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, on 28/29 October 2008 at South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil.
  • Workshop on " Exploration Geophysics ", organized by the geological society of Sri Lanka, on 03/04 October,2008 at University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
  • Workshop "Assessment strategies to encourage learning", organized by Staff Development Centre, University of Colombo, on 15 August 2008.
  • Workshop on "Scientific Writing", Organized by Post graduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya, 08th March, 2008.
  • National training workshop on "Assessment, evaluation and management of groundwater resources", organized by Post Graduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya, 05-09 December,2006.
  • Trained as a geologist in "Application of Seismology in Tsunami detection and alert" organized by Geological Survey and Mines Bureau, Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commision, U.S. Geological Survey and U.S. Agency for International Development, 3-7 April, 2006.
Resource Person
  • Resource person for the short course "GIS and its application" organized by Post Graduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya and The Geological Society of Sri Lanka, January 2006.
  • Resource person for the short course "GIS and its application" organized by Post Graduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya and The Geological Society of Sri Lanka, 30 November - 5 December 2005.