MRS. R D N WIJESINGHE



SENIOR LECTURER
RDN_Wijesinghe

Educational Qualifications
  • B.Sc in Fisheries and Marine Sciences (Ruhuna, SL)
  • M.Sc in Aquaculture (Ghent, Belgium)

Office Address
     Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture
     Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology
     University of Ruhuna
     Wellamadama
     Matara (81000)
     Sri Lanka 		E-mail Address
     dilani.rusl@gmail.com

Phone
      +94(0) 41 22 27 026
           Ext 5104
     
    Administrative Positions

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    Teaching Courses

  • Fish post-harvest technology and Quality Assurance of Fishery products
  • Fish histology
  • Aquaculture Propagation
  • Fish Population Dynamics
  • Capture fisheries in Sri Lanka
  • Fishing Gear and Craft Technology
    Research Interest

  • Value addition of Fishery products
  • Aquaculture
  • Impact of micro-plastics on fish production
  • Fisheries management and governance
    Publications

Patents (Local)

  • Production of SOFT LEATHER USING FISH SKIN and natural dyes (Ecofriendly and Economically feasible way) – Number: LK/P/1/1750 Date: 01.12.2016
Abstracts

  • Wijesinghe, R.D.N., Weerakoon, E.M., & Cumaranatunga, P.R.T. (2012). Impact of Training for Fish Production Enhancement with particular reference to Culture Based Capture Fisheries in Anuradhapura District. Proceedings of 9th Academic session, University of Ruhuna, p.30
  • Wijesinghe, R.D.N., Baruah, K., & Gilbert Van Stappen (2018). Impact of Arachidonic acid on Artemia franciscana challenged with pathogenic Vibrio harveyi on susceptibility to infection in Aquaculture organisms. Proceedings of 15thacademic sessions, University of Ruhuna.p.04
  • Priyashadi, M.S.V.H., Wijesinghe, R.D.N., & Deepananda K.H.M.A. (2019). A preliminary study on marine ornamental fishery in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 25th Anniversary Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (SLAFAR), 19th August 2019, p. 39. Retrieved from http://www.slafar.lk/images/pdf/scientific_sessions/2019.pdf
  • Laksika, N., Wijesinghe, R.D.N., & Cumaranatunga, P.R.T. (2019). Post- harvest quality assessment of milk fish in landing and marketing sites at Nanthikadal lagoon, Mullaitivu. Proceedings of the 25th Anniversary Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (SLAFAR), 19th August 2019, p. 45. Retrieved from http://www.slafar.lk/images/pdf/scientific_sessions/2019.pdf

Full paper at conferences (Accepted)

  • Wijesinghe, R.D.N. (2019). Green method to produce fish leather. Developing key parameters for ensuring sustainability of leather sector in Developing countries in Chennai, India during 28th -31st January 2019

    Awards

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    Grants

  • Faculty grant for the RU/ FMST/ 2018/ 05 entitled Present status of Mobula fishery in Southern Cost of Sri Lanka
    National Services

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Latest News

UoR Highlights 2024

UoR Highlights 2024 December- University of Ruhuna , Sri Lanka


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One day workshop on Ornamental Fish Industry

A series of workshop on ornamental fish industry jointly organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board, Sri Lanka universities, The Association of tropical ornamental fish exporters and Sri Lanka fish farmers association.
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Guest Lecture by Prof. Takeshi Fujino

The guest lecture for "Localizing SDGs for a Hopeful Future abd Vitality" which will be held on 04th Nov 2023 at 11.30-12.30 in FMST Auditorium

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" National centre of excellence for fisheries and marine sciences "

OUR VISION

To be the centre of excellence for Fisheries Science, Marine Science and Water Technology education and research in Sri Lanka.


OUR MISSION

To produce outstanding, internationally accredited graduates in the fields of Fisheries, Aquaculture, Limnology, Water Technology, Oceanography and Marine Geology.

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Testimonials

    

To me,FMST is the ideal place to study about the Marine Sciences in Sri Lanka.FMST helped me grow and excel as a student,all the while nurturing my love for the ocean, backed by some of the best academics in this field.



S K Edirisinghe
    

Being selected as a student of FMST is the major turning point in my life. Within the premises of FMST, I was provided with myriads of opportunities to explore new horizons and to build up my personality. This is the perfect place to grab the knowledge about Fisheries and Marine Sciences. All academics & extracurricular activities not only widened my knowledge, but also heightened my passion for my future career.



R M K S Gimhani

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         University of Ruhuna,
         Wellamadama,Matara (81000),
         Sri Lanka
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