1. 1. SECTION I: Milestones of my Career SECTION II: Status Report 2012 - ToDate SECTION III: Beyond 2015 2
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6. 6. o 2006- Environmental Geochemistry research o - Seawater as a sink of CO2 o 2006-Atmospheric particulates o (received a Patent License for an air cleaning devise for automobiles) 7
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8. 8. o I have been instrumental in keeping the Department of Geology in continuous interaction with the Industry since 1988. This interaction made the Geology graduates 100% employable and as a result, Geology made its place among the most sought after subjects in the Faculty of Science. o 2012- Vice Chancellor o 2012- Chair in Geology o 2013- Commonwealth Vice Chancellors Conference 9
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10. 10. 1 Dissanayake, C. B. & Senaratne, A. (1982). Geochemical environments and the geographical distribution of some diseases in Sri Lanka. Water, Air, and Soil Pollution 17, 17-28. 2 Dissanayake, C. B., Senaratne, A. & Gunatilaka, A. A. L. (1982). Organic geochemical studies of the Muthurajawela peat deposit of Sri Lanka. Organic Geochemistry 4, 19-26. 3 Senaratne, A. & Dissanayake, C. B. (1982). Palaeogeographic reconstruction of the Jaffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka. Journal, Geological Society of India 23, 545-550. 4 Weerasooriya, S. V. R., Senaratne, A. & Dissanayake, C. B. (1982). The environmental impact of nitrate distributions in the lake- effluent canal system in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Journal of Environmental Management 15, 239-250. 5 Dissanayake, C. B., Senaratne, A., Weerasooriya, S. V. R. & De Silva, S. H. G. (1982). The environmental pollution of Kandy Lake: A case study from Sri Lanka. Environment International 7, 343-351. 6 Dissanayake, C. B., Senaratne, A. & Weerassoriya, S. V. R. (1982). Geochemistry of well water and cardiovascular diseases in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Environmental Studies 19, 195-203. 7 Weerasooriya, S. V. R., Senaratne, A. & Dissanayake, C. B. (1983). Environmental impact of polluted city canals - a case study from Colombo, Sri Lanka. Environment International 9, 401-407. 8 Dissanayake, C. B., Senaratne, A. & Weerasooriya, S. V. R. (1984). Environmental significance of trace elements in human hair - A case study from Sri Lanka. International Journal of Environmental Studies 23, 41-48. 9 Dissanayake, C. B., Weerasooriya, S. V. R. & Senaratne, A. (1984). Distribution of nitrates in the potable waters of Sri Lanka. Aqua (Oxford), 43-50. SELECTED PUBLICATIONS IN REFEREED JOURNALS 11
11. 11. 10 Dissanayake, C. B., Senaratne, A. & Weerasooriya, S. V. R. (1985). An interdisciplinary approach towards the study of some human health problems in Sri Lanka. Geographia Medica 15, 183-184. 11 Dissanayake, C. B., Weerasooriya, S. V. R., Senaratne, A. & Rupasinghe, M. S. (1985). The heavy metal pollution of the Kelani River in Sri Lanka. Aqua 2, 79-88. 12 Dissanayake, C. B., Weerasooriya, S. V. R., Senaratne, A. & Rupasinghe, M. S. (1985). Heavy metal pollution of the Kelani river in Sri Lanka. Aqua (London), 79-88. 13 Rupasinghe, M. S., Senaratne, A. & Dissanayake, C. B. (1986). Light, heavy and rare minerals in the washed gem gravels of Sri Lanka. Journal of Gemmology 20, 177-184. 14 Rupasinghe, M. S. & Senaratne, A. (1986). A treatment procedure for improving colour and quality of zircons. Journal of Gemmology 20, 168-170. 15 Senaratne, A., Rupasinghe, M. S. & Dissanayake, C. B. (1987). Rare earth elements in some residual, alluvial and inter-tidal sediments of Sri Lanka. Chemie der Erde - Geochemistry 47, 31-40. 16 Senaratne, A. & Dissanayake, C. B. (1988). A chemical origin for the basal ferruginous gravels of northwest Sri Lanka: implications for iron ore genesis. Chemie der Erde - Geochemistry 48, 79-86. 17 Senaratne, A. & Dissanayake, C. B. (1989). The geochemistry of mercury in some coastal sediments from Sri Lanka. Chemical Geology 75, 183-190. 12
12. 12. 18 Senaratne, A., Tobschall, H. J. & Dissanayake, C. B. (1990). Diagenesis of sulphur in a peat forming environment: a case study from Sri Lanka. Fuel 69, 327-333. 19 Senaratne, A. & Dissanayake, C. B. (1991). Palaeo-environmental significance of some major and trace elements in tropical back barrier peat deposit, Sri Lanka. Journal of the Geological Society of Sri Lanka 2. 20 Jinadasa, K. B. P. N., Dissanayake, C. B., Weerasooriya, S. V. R. & Senaratne, A. (1993). Adsorption of fluoride on goethite surfaces-implications on dental epidemiology. Environmental Geology 21, 251- 255. 21 Pitawala, H. M. T. G. A., Senaratne, A. & Dahanayake, K. (1994). Sulfate- induced high acidity in a peatland: An example from Muthurajawela. Journal National Science Council, Sri Lanka 22, 339-349. 22 Rupasinghe, M. S. & Senaratne, A. (1996). Zoning in Sri Lankan zircons: chemically controlled? The Australian Gemmologist 19, 288-291. 23 Senaratne, A. & Basnayake, T. B. K. (2011). Is Global Seismicity Cyclic? Journal of the Geological Society of Sri Lanka 14, 123-127. 24 Senaratne, A. & Chandima, D. (2011). Exploration of a potential geothermal resource at Wahawa Padiyatalwa area Sri Lanka. Proceedings, 36th Workshop on Geothermal Reservoir Engineering Stanford University, California. 13
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21. 21. More Open Than Before A Global University in the Making Professor Atula Senaratne Vice Chancellor/Professor of Geology Slide Nos. 14-55 Status Report presented at the 439th Meeting of the Council on the 9th May 2015 SECTION II 22
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27. 27. 1. Ediriweera Sarachchandra Hall at left bank, Mahaweli for 400 female students 2. Gunapala Malalasekara Hall at left bank, Mahaweli for 400 female students 3. Senaka Bibile Hall at Augusta Hill, for 400 male students 4. Nicholas Attigalla Hall at Sarasavi Uyana, for 120 male students 5. Lalith Athulathmudali Hall, at Maha Illuppallama (MI) for 300 students Phase II Project 28
28. 28. Month Name of the Hall to be vacated Name of the Hall to Accommodate Accommodation of remaining Students Name of the Hall Number of Students Name of the Hall Number of Students 2015 January - April Wijewardena (F) 831 New Hostel (1) F New Hostel (2) F 400 400 31 Hindagala Hall Arunachalam (M) 188 New Hostel (3) M 180 Marcus Fernando (M) Arunachalam (M) Balance Sarasavi Uyana / AQ 40 (M) 244 8 78 58 New Hostel (M) 378 2015 May August Sangamitta (F) 818 New Hostel (1) F New Hostel (2) F 400 400 18 Hindagala Hall Jayathilaka (M) 186 New Hostel (3) M 180 James Peris (M) Jayathilaka (M) Balance New Akbar (M) 234 6 138 New Hostel (4) M 378 Old hostels of my university are over 60 years old. Roofs are leaky. Old GI plumbing is rusted and need replacement. Toilets are very unhygienic due to frequent breakdowns and leaks in sewage lines. Therefore a total overhaul is essential. With addition of the new hostels overhaul is now possible as students can be evacuated . REHABILITATION PLAN FOR THE OLD HOSTELS Phase II Project 29
29. 29. 2015 September- December Ramanathan (F) 1244 New Hostel (1) F New Hostel (2) F New Hostel (4) M 400 400 400 44 Hindagala Hall 2016 January - April Akbar Nell (M) 596 New Hostel (3) M New Hostel (4) M 180 400 Marrs (M) Akbar Nell (M) 251 16 New Hostel (1) F 267 2016 May- August Hilda Obeysekara (F) 654 New Hostel (1) F New Hostel (2) F 400 254 30
30. 30. 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 No.ofStudents Student Accommodation 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 No. Year 1st Classes at Final Examination 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 No.ofStudents Year Student Participation in Sport Events 0 50 100 150 200 2012 2013 2014 2015 Number Alumni Scholarships Phase II Project 31
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42. 42. 0 50 100 150 200 250 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Rs.Millions Year Value of Outside Research Grants 50 70 90 110 130 150 170 190 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Year No.of Outside Research Grants Phase II Project 43
43. 43. 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 No. Year Travel Grant Awards to Academics 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 No.ofPapers Year UPDN Research in Google Scholar Phase II Project 44
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51. 51. Ranking University Excellence Rank 1 University of Peradeniya 1940 2 University of Colombo 2084 3 University of Kelaniya 2586 4 University of Moratuwa 3596 5 University of Ruhuna 3980 6 University of Sri Jpura 3980 13 Rajarata University 5414 14 Sabaragamuwa University 5414 Phase II Project 52
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53. 53. 0 50 100 150 200 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 No. Year Recruitment / Non- academic 0 50 100 150 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 No.ofLecturers Year Recruitment/Academic It is vital to fill faculty positions and to provide regular foreign training to become globally comparable Projected for 2015 Phase II Project Staff Development Center opened 54
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56. 56. o The monthly cost of electricity often exceeded Rs. 15 million in the past. o In 2013 new measures were introduced to cut down the cost of energy, without disturbing the progress of the university. o Street illumination was reduced by one (01) hour and strictly monitored. o Cooking and other unwarranted usages in hostels were banned. o Incandescent bulbs were gradually replaced by CFL bulbs. o Tariff changed from domestic to educational . This could have been changed long time back. o Re-wiring of 70 year old electrical system is underway. It will be completed in mid 2016. Phase II Project TU actions 57
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62. 62. Then Now Pictorial Evidence for the changes made Felicitation of Rtd. Teachers Gathered to celebrate 60th Anniversary Wi-Fi everywhere Well attended student functions Improved safety in roads Fresher's welcome Unpleasant polythene - all over accomplished accomplished Declared polythene free zone-2013 60th Anniversary 63
63. 63. Recognition Lively landscape Noble Laureate Prof. Mohan Munasingh e at our Ann. Conf. 2014 Students work at night Uni. Niigata MoU expanded to other faculties - visit of the President-2014 Sarachchandra Museum opened Students with special needs in Concert 2015 Hockey Champions-2014 Ceremony at faculty of AHS- 2014 Construction projects closely monitored Inter-University Events 64
64. 64. DISCOVERY OF GOLDEN-BACKED FROGS Meegaskumbura et al Scanning Electron Microscope-2014 New Management Faculty-2015 Dual Head Gamma Camera-2014 New Env. Engineering Laboratory-2014 Faculty of Agricultur e Master Plan implemen ted-2014 DNA Analyzer-2013 Modernized Staff Canteen-Senate New Hostel at Mahailuppalla ma-2015 Gift to People of Peradeniya Eng. Alum. Donation Inside new hostels 4 awards out of 9-2014 University Channeling Center 65
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68. 68. Category Year 2015 Year 2016 Year 2017 A Current rehabilitation projects 255.01 - - B Current capital projects 1157.80 1100.48 159.82 C Rehabilitation projects in TEC 60.00 76.40 - D Rehabilitation projects in procurement process 30.00 165.72 - E Capital projects in procurement process 80.00 450.00 354.64 F Total rehabilitation for halls of residencies 50.00 400.00 407.19 G Total rehabilitation of faculties - 300.00 300.00 H Replace the old cast iron water distribution system by a new PVC network 40.00 200.00 - I Rehabilitation and improvements to the 11000kV underground electrical distribution system 50 90 - Total amount 1722.81 2782.60 1221.65 69
69. 69. Rehabilitation proposal for halls of residence No Name of the Hall Total rehabilitation project cost without Roof (Rs) Total rehabilitation project cost for Roof (RS) 1 Arunachalam Hall 25,448,280.00 11,550,000.00 2 Jayathilaka Hall 25,448,280.00 11,550,000.00 3 Marrs Hall 30,265,400.00 13,537,600.00 4 Hilda Obeysekara Hall 82,256,625.00 22,817,560.00 5 Akbar Hall 78,283,700.00 22,195,200.00 6 New Akbar Hall 23,191,850.00 7,289,200.00 7 Ramanathan Hall 96,091,490.00 29,018,200.00 8 Sangamiththa Hall 69,432,385.00 26,310,404.00 9 James Peiris Hall 32,119,560.00 14,037,032.00 10 Marcus Fernando Hall 32,688,040.00 14,812,920.00 11 Wijewardana Hall 124,330,800.00 35,627,600.00 13 Kehelpannala Hall 8,815,400.00 3,760,400.00 14 Lake House Hall 11,391,600.00 4,926,800.00 Total 639,763,410.00 217,432,916.00 70
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88. 88. Environmental Data Base-a commercial venture Dodangolla and MI Farms to generate funds and to supply vegetables , poultry products and cereals to the proposed Grand Kitchen University Channeling Consultation Center Tapping pine trees can generate funds 150 kw solar power roof on the Gym PROPOSED COMMERCIAL VENTURES Data sold to Industry Good food made affordable to student Sensors mounted on Telecom towers transmit data to the Base Serpentarium and Anti- Venom Manufactory 89
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