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Kumarage Thilanka Ariyawansha

Senior Lecturer · Faculty of Technology, University of Colombo

https://researchid.co/thilankaariyawansha
@res.cmb.ac.lk
47Google Scholar Citations
4Google Scholar h-index
2Google Scholar i10-index

Research Interests

Agricultural system engineering, Smart Agriculture, Energy, Circular Economy, Process modeling and Dynamic simulation

Biography

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)

Recent Google Scholar Publications

  1. Precision Agriculture in Sugarcane Farming: A PRISMA-Based Systematic Review of Technologies, Adoption Gaps, and Sustainability Pathways
    Journal of Agricultural Engineering (India) 63 (2) , 2026, 2026.0
  2. Use of drone imagery to predict leaf nitrogen content of sugarcane cultivated under organic fertilizer application
    Tropical Agricultural Research 35 (1) , 2024, 2024.0 | Citations: 9.0
  3. Assessing environmental impacts of chemical fertilizers and organic fertilizers in Sri Lankan paddy fields through life cycle analysis
    Journal of Dry Zone Agriculture 9 (1) , 2023, 2023.0 | Citations: 14.0
  4. A Systematic Framework for Studying Two Sugarcane Harvesting Systems Based on National Policy Implementation in Sri Lanka
    Sugar Tech 25 (4), 846-861 , 2023, 2023.0 | Citations: 2.0
  5. Rice husk handling and combustion in rural areas: assessment of household proximity to exposure risk in Nigeria
    Agric Mech Asia Afr Latin Am 53 (3), 15-23 , 2022, 2022.0 | Citations: 1.0

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