With over a decade of experience in agricultural and biosystem engineering, I am a highly motivated and accomplished researcher. My area of expertise lies in developing and modeling energy-efficient farm machinery systems that incorporate the latest technologies such as automation, IoT, AI, and data science, all with a focus on building sustainable circular economies.
My passion for fast and self-learning has allowed me to adapt quickly to challenging research environments and stay ahead of the curve in this constantly evolving field. I pride myself on my attention to detail, creativity, and strong system-thinking skills, which have proven invaluable in my work.
I am confident that my expertise in agricultural and biosystem engineering will be a significant asset to the sustainable development of the global food production sector.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Bioresource Engineering, University of Tsukuba Japan (2021/03) (Thesis title - An Integrated System Analysis of Sugarcane Harvesting and Pre-Processing for Maximizing Sugar and Energy Production)
M.Sc. Agriculture and Biosystem Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (2011/11) (GPA - 3.54)
B.Sc. Agriculture, specializing in Agricultural Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka (2008/08) (Second class lower division)
RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS
General Engineering, General Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Information Systems, Management Science and Operations Research
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Scholar Citations
4
Scholar h-index
2
Scholar i10-index
RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Precision Agriculture in Sugarcane Farming: A PRISMA-Based Systematic Review of Technologies, Adoption Gaps, and Sustainability Pathways MP Charithangi, G Weerasooriya, T Ariyawansha, S Ariyawansha Journal of Agricultural Engineering (India) 63 (2) , 2026 2026.0
Use of drone imagery to predict leaf nitrogen content of sugarcane cultivated under organic fertilizer application U Kumarasiri, T Ariyawansha, BR Kulasekara Tropical Agricultural Research 35 (1) , 2024 2024.0 Citations: 9
Assessing environmental impacts of chemical fertilizers and organic fertilizers in Sri Lankan paddy fields through life cycle analysis PD Kahandage, CP Rupasinghe, KT Ariyawansha, SDS Piyathissa Journal of Dry Zone Agriculture 9 (1) , 2023 2023.0 Citations: 14
A Systematic Framework for Studying Two Sugarcane Harvesting Systems Based on National Policy Implementation in Sri Lanka T Ariyawansha, D Abeyrathna, D Kodithuwakku, J Wijayawardhana, ... Sugar Tech 25 (4), 846-861 , 2023 2023.0 Citations: 2
Rice husk handling and combustion in rural areas: assessment of household proximity to exposure risk in Nigeria EO Abah, J Inalegwu, KT Ariyawansha, T Ahamed, R Noguchi Agric Mech Asia Afr Latin Am 53 (3), 15-23 , 2022 2022.0 Citations: 1
Integrated bagasse utilization system based on hydrothermal liquefaction in sugarcane mills: theoretical approach compared with present practices T Ariyawansha, D Abeyrathna, T Ahamed, R Noguchi Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery 12 (1), 27-37 , 2022 2022.0 Citations: 12
Design, Development and Testing of a Direct Driven Two-wheel Tractor Operated Two-row Metering Mechanism for Sugarcane Fertilizer Applications KHD Abeyrathna, A Thilanka, P Alwis, NK Hettiarachchi Rajarata University Journal 6 (1), 52-55 , 2021 2021.0
Nut Cracking Machine for Terminalia catappa (Tropical Almond/Kottamba) PD Kahandage, M Pathirana, A Balasuriya, G Weerasooriya, ... Rajarata University of Sri Lanka , 2021 2021.0
Design, Development and Testing of a Direct Driven Two-wheel Tractor Operated Two-row Metering Mechanism for Sugarcane Fertilizer Applications T Ariyawansha, P Alwis, KHD Abeyrathna, NK Hettiarachchi Rajarata University of Sri Lanka , 2021 2021.0
An Integrated System Analysis of Sugarcane Harvesting and Pre-Processing for Maximizing Sugar and Energy Production TA Kumarage 2021.0
A novel approach to minimize energy requirements and maximize biomass utilization of the sugarcane harvesting system in Sri Lanka T Ariyawansha, D Abeyrathna, B Kulasekara, D Pottawela, ... Energies 13 (6), 1497 , 2020 2020.0 Citations: 9
Energy Dynamics of Two Different Heater Arrangements of the Continuous Type HTL Reactor KT ARIYAWANSHA, A TOFAEL, R NOGUCHI 2019.0
Data-driven Business Evaluation Framework for Microalgae to Produce Biofuel R Noguchi, T Ahamed, AS Putra, DS Rani, A KT, DS Wibawa, N MA, ... Proceedings of the Conference on Biomass Science 第 14 回バイオマス科学会議 … , 2019 2019.0
Designing and Evaluation of Bagasse Powered Preheating Device for Seed Cane Hot-water Treatment Plant W Bandara, KT Ariyawansha, CP Rupasinghe Proceedings of International Forestry and Environment Symposium 21 , 2016 2016.0
Analysis of Ridge and Furrow Profile Conversion Efficiency of the Two-Wheel Tractor-Mounted Furrow-Opener in Sri Lankan Sugarcane Fields KT Ariyawansha, KHD Abeyrathna International Conclave on Sugar Crops, 182 , 2014 2014.0
Energy Requirements for Base Cutting of Selected Sugarcane Varieties in Sri Lanka A KT, A KHD Sugarcane Sri Lanka 1 (01), 49-53 , 2014 2014.0
Possibilities of micro algae Nanachloropsis sp. used as a renewable energy source under local conditions TN Ammon, CP Rupasinghe, KT Ariyawansha Proceedings of International Forestry and Environment Symposium 16 , 2011 2011.0
Evaluation of suitability of biodiesel extracted from different plant oil sources for agricultural tractors KT Ariyawansha, LWS Pemasiri, S Weerakkody Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka , 2008 2008.0
An integrated system analysis of sugarcane harvesting and pre-processing for maximizing sugar and energy production KT Ariyawansha (No Title) , 0
Dynamic Simulation of Sugarcane Production Based on Sri Lanka Sugar Sector Development Policy T Ariyawansha, D Aberathna, P Keerthipala, T Ahamed, R Noguchi
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Assessing environmental impacts of chemical fertilizers and organic fertilizers in Sri Lankan paddy fields through life cycle analysis PD Kahandage, CP Rupasinghe, KT Ariyawansha, SDS Piyathissa Journal of Dry Zone Agriculture 9 (1) , 2023 2023.0 Citations: 14
Integrated bagasse utilization system based on hydrothermal liquefaction in sugarcane mills: theoretical approach compared with present practices T Ariyawansha, D Abeyrathna, T Ahamed, R Noguchi Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery 12 (1), 27-37 , 2022 2022.0 Citations: 12
Use of drone imagery to predict leaf nitrogen content of sugarcane cultivated under organic fertilizer application U Kumarasiri, T Ariyawansha, BR Kulasekara Tropical Agricultural Research 35 (1) , 2024 2024.0 Citations: 9
A novel approach to minimize energy requirements and maximize biomass utilization of the sugarcane harvesting system in Sri Lanka T Ariyawansha, D Abeyrathna, B Kulasekara, D Pottawela, ... Energies 13 (6), 1497 , 2020 2020.0 Citations: 9
A Systematic Framework for Studying Two Sugarcane Harvesting Systems Based on National Policy Implementation in Sri Lanka T Ariyawansha, D Abeyrathna, D Kodithuwakku, J Wijayawardhana, ... Sugar Tech 25 (4), 846-861 , 2023 2023.0 Citations: 2
Rice husk handling and combustion in rural areas: assessment of household proximity to exposure risk in Nigeria EO Abah, J Inalegwu, KT Ariyawansha, T Ahamed, R Noguchi Agric Mech Asia Afr Latin Am 53 (3), 15-23 , 2022 2022.0 Citations: 1
Precision Agriculture in Sugarcane Farming: A PRISMA-Based Systematic Review of Technologies, Adoption Gaps, and Sustainability Pathways MP Charithangi, G Weerasooriya, T Ariyawansha, S Ariyawansha Journal of Agricultural Engineering (India) 63 (2) , 2026 2026.0
Design, Development and Testing of a Direct Driven Two-wheel Tractor Operated Two-row Metering Mechanism for Sugarcane Fertilizer Applications KHD Abeyrathna, A Thilanka, P Alwis, NK Hettiarachchi Rajarata University Journal 6 (1), 52-55 , 2021 2021.0
Nut Cracking Machine for Terminalia catappa (Tropical Almond/Kottamba) PD Kahandage, M Pathirana, A Balasuriya, G Weerasooriya, ... Rajarata University of Sri Lanka , 2021 2021.0
Design, Development and Testing of a Direct Driven Two-wheel Tractor Operated Two-row Metering Mechanism for Sugarcane Fertilizer Applications T Ariyawansha, P Alwis, KHD Abeyrathna, NK Hettiarachchi Rajarata University of Sri Lanka , 2021 2021.0
An Integrated System Analysis of Sugarcane Harvesting and Pre-Processing for Maximizing Sugar and Energy Production TA Kumarage 2021.0
Energy Dynamics of Two Different Heater Arrangements of the Continuous Type HTL Reactor KT ARIYAWANSHA, A TOFAEL, R NOGUCHI 2019.0
Data-driven Business Evaluation Framework for Microalgae to Produce Biofuel R Noguchi, T Ahamed, AS Putra, DS Rani, A KT, DS Wibawa, N MA, ... Proceedings of the Conference on Biomass Science 第 14 回バイオマス科学会議 … , 2019 2019.0
Designing and Evaluation of Bagasse Powered Preheating Device for Seed Cane Hot-water Treatment Plant W Bandara, KT Ariyawansha, CP Rupasinghe Proceedings of International Forestry and Environment Symposium 21 , 2016 2016.0
Analysis of Ridge and Furrow Profile Conversion Efficiency of the Two-Wheel Tractor-Mounted Furrow-Opener in Sri Lankan Sugarcane Fields KT Ariyawansha, KHD Abeyrathna International Conclave on Sugar Crops, 182 , 2014 2014.0
Energy Requirements for Base Cutting of Selected Sugarcane Varieties in Sri Lanka A KT, A KHD Sugarcane Sri Lanka 1 (01), 49-53 , 2014 2014.0
Possibilities of micro algae Nanachloropsis sp. used as a renewable energy source under local conditions TN Ammon, CP Rupasinghe, KT Ariyawansha Proceedings of International Forestry and Environment Symposium 16 , 2011 2011.0
Evaluation of suitability of biodiesel extracted from different plant oil sources for agricultural tractors KT Ariyawansha, LWS Pemasiri, S Weerakkody Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka , 2008 2008.0
An integrated system analysis of sugarcane harvesting and pre-processing for maximizing sugar and energy production KT Ariyawansha (No Title) , 0
Dynamic Simulation of Sugarcane Production Based on Sri Lanka Sugar Sector Development Policy T Ariyawansha, D Aberathna, P Keerthipala, T Ahamed, R Noguchi
