DR.%20H%20B%20ASANTHI



PROFESSOR
HB_Asanthi

Educational Qualifications
  • B.Sc. (honours) (Ruhuna, SL)
  • Ph.D. (Montpellier, France)

Other Research Profiles
Office Address
     Department of Limnology and Water Technology
     Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology
     University of Ruhuna
     Wellamadama
     Matara (81000)
     Sri Lanka
E-mail Address
     asanthi@fish.ruh.ac.lk

Phone
      +94(0) 41 22 27 026
           Ext 5101
     
    Administrative Positions

  •   Dean of the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science & Technology (2017-2021)
    Teaching Courses

  • Freshwater Fauna
  • Freshwater Flora
  • Biodiversity and Evaluation strategies
  • Toxicology and Human health risk assessment
  • Water Transport and distribution
  • Water Governance and Policy
    Research Interest

  • Ecology
  • Biodiversity
  • Toxicology
    Publications

Abstracts (local & international)

  • C. Nandasena, H.B. Asanthi and P.R.T. Cumaranatunga (2004). Investigation on bioaccumulation of heavy metals in Pseudarius jella (Munro, 1951) (Cypriniformes, Trachysuridae) small-eyed catfish in Koggala lagoon, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of 60th annual session of Sri Lanka Association of Advancement of Science (SLASS)
  • H.B. Asanthi and P.R.T. Cumaranatunga (2005). Seasonal variation in the diversity of fish in brush parks of Negombo lagoon, Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the 11th annual session of Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (SLAFAR)
  • H. B. Asanthi and P.R.T. Cumaranatunga (2006). Effects of the tsunami on metal concentrations in water and sediments of Rekawa lagoon, Proceedings of 62nd annual session of Sri Lanka Association of Advancement of Science (SLASS)
  • Jagath W. Rupasinghe and H.B. Asanthi (2007). Socio-economic status of Brush Park fishing communities in Negombo Estuary and Rekawa Lagoon in Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the 25th Anniversary Scientific Conference of NARA on Tropical Aquatic Research Towards Sustainable Development
  • H.L.K. Sanjaya, H.B. Asanthi and U.A.D. Jayasinghe (2011). The effects of agricultural runoff on benthic macro invertebrate diversity in a stream ecosystem at Deniyaya, Matata, Proceedings of the international symposium on Agriculture and Environment, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka

  • K.H.H. Niroshana, H.B. Asanthi and P.B.T.P. Kumara (2012). An assessment of water quality and pollution in Puranawella Fishery harbor in Dondra, Sri Lanka, Abstracts of 9th Academic sessions university of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
  • T.G.I.P. Amaranayaka, H.B. Asanthi and R.G.A. Iroshini (2012). Potential of a seagrass Thalassia hemperichii as a biofilter for selected heavy metals (Cu, Pb) in coastal environment, Abstracts of 9th Academic sessions university of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
  • K.A.D.A.T. Harischandra, P.B.T.P. Kumara and H.B. Asanthi (2012). Comparison of seagrass distribution pattern in three coastal sites, Dondra, Polhena and Weligama of southern Sri Lanka, Abstracts of 9th Academic Sessions University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
  • R.M.C.R.P. Bandara, R.A.Maitreepala, P.T. Kiride Arachige and H.B. Asanthi (2012). Seasonal variation of Manganese species in Muruthewela reservoir: A drinking water resource in Hambantota, Proceedings of the international symposium on Water quality and human health: Challenges Ahead, 22-23 March, PGIS, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
  • Asanthi H.B., Silva H.C.C, Sanjaya H.L.K., Deepanada K.H.M.A., Gamage T.P.D. Weerakoon D.E.M, Uadayantha H.M.V. and Lanerolle W.U.I (2012). Zooplankton diversity and physico-chemical characteristics in Udawalawe reservoir: a preliminary study of the seasonal dynamics of zooplankton, Proceedings of the 18th annual session of Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (SLAFAR) 17th and18th May
  • K. Gunalan, H.B. Asanthi, T.P.D. Gamage, M. Thyshyanhy, and S. Saravanan (2013). Geochemical variations of groundwater quality in coastal and Karstic aquifers in Jaffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the International Humboldt Kolleg on Management of Water, Energy and Bio-resources in Changing Climate Regime: Emerging Issues and Environmental Challenges, 8-9 February, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India.
  • H.L.K. Sanjaya, H.B. Asanthi and U.A.D. Jayasinghe (2013). Macrobenthos Diversity in a Headwater Stream Affected by Tea and Paddy Agricultural Runoff, Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the International Humboldt Kolleg on Management of Water, Energy and Bio-resources in Changing Climate Regime: Emerging Issues and Environmental Challenges, 8-9 February, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India.
  • Aththanayaka W.K.A.M.T.S., Asanthi H.B., and Maithreepala R. A. (2013). Assessment of the effects of hospital waste releases to Nilwala river, Matara on the river water quality, Abstracts of 10th Academic sessions university of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 20th March 2013.
  • Aththanayaka W.K.A.M.T.S., Asanthi H.B., and Maithreepala R. A. (2013). Effects of hospital wastewater on plankton diversity and microbial density in Nilwala river, Matara. Proceedings of 69th annual sessions of Sri Lanka Association of Advancement of Science (SLASS), 02 −06 December, 2013.
  • H.C.C. De Silva, R.A. Maithreepala, H.B. Asanthi and T. Priyadarshana (2014). Vertical Variation of Primary Productivity and Phytoplankton Density in Muruthawela Reservoir in Sri Lanka. Book of Abstracts of SLCARP International Agricultural Research Symposium 2014, Sri Lanka Council for Agricultural Research Policy, 11−12 August, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • H.S.A.D. Perera, H.B. Asanthi and P.M.C.S. De Silva (2014). Assessment of Exposure Levels of Drinking water Contaminants in Ground water Sources in Hambantota District, Sri Lanka. Symposium Proceedings, Third International Symposium on Water Quality and Human Health: Challenges Ahead, 27 & 28 June. PGIS, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
  • H.C.C. De Silva, R.A. Maithreepala, H.B. Asanthi and T. Priyadarshana (2014). Diurnal Vertical Distribution of Zooplankton with Variations of Basic Physico Chemical Parameters in Muruthawela Reservoir. In Abstracts of the 11th Academic Sessions of University of Ruhuna, ISSN 2362−0412, edited by M.K. Wanniarachchige pg 93, University of Ruhuna, Matara.
  • Pandula T . Kirinde Arachchige, R A. Maithreepala, and H.B. Asanthi (2015). A Greener Method for Reduction of COD and Zinc Level in Textile Effluents during Primary Treatment Process. Proceedings of the First International Symposium on Environmental Management and Planning, 23rd – 24th February 2015, Central Environmental Authority, Sri Lanka.
  • K.S.M. Abdul, H.A.S.D. Perera, H.B. Asanthi, P.G.M. Kalpani, M.A.G.D. Samanmali, W.P.N.S. Chandrapathama and P.M.C.S. De Silva (2015). Water quality analysis of chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) emerging locations (Warunagama and Rahathangama) in Moneragella District, Uva Province, Sri Lanka. Symposium proceedings, 4th International Symposium on Water Quality and Human Health: Challenges Ahead, 1 & 2 August, PGIS Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, pg 53, ISBN 978-955-8787-06-9
  • V. Nayeem, R.A. Maithreepala and H.B. Asanthi (2015). Free-floating aquatic plants in modified constructed wetland systems for enhancing treatment efficiency in textile dye effluents. In Abstracts of the 12th Academic Sessions of university of Ruhuna, ISSN 2362-0412, edited by J.J. Garusing Arachchige, pg 75, University of Ruhuna, Matara.
  • T.P.D.S. Bandara, H.B. Asanthi and R.A. Maithreepala (2015). Determination of water quality and evaluation of the trophic state of Udukiriwila reservoir, Weeraketiya, Sri Lanka, Proceedings of International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture, 15th & 16th October 2015, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
  • E.M.D.V. Eakanayake, W.A.K.G. Thakshila, K.M. Nishshanka, K.A.A.S. Senevirathne, H.A.S.D. Perera, T.D.K.S.C. Gunasekara, H.B. Asanthi, C. Jayasumana, E.P.S. Chandana, K.S. Mohammed Abdul, P. M .C. S. De Silva (2015). Occupational exposure levels of Glyphosate among vegetable farmers in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka: A Enzyme -linked Immunosorbent Assay. Proceedings of the 20th International Forestry and Environment Symposium. Negombo, Sri Lanka.
  • K.S. Mohammed Abdul, C. Jayasumana, S.H. Siribaddana, S.S. Jayasinghe, H.B. Asanthi, G.G.T. Chaminda, E.P.S. Chandana, P. Mangala C.S. De Silva (2015). Urinary biomarkers KIM-1 and NGAL for early prediction of Chronic Interstitial Nephritis in Agricultural Communities in Lanka. Proceedings of the 2nd Mesoamerican Nephropathy of unknown origin, pg 172-173, San José, Costa Rica.
  • L.N. Wijewardene, H.B. Asanthi and SW Rajapaksha (2016). An Assessment of water quality and trophic state in Sooriyawewa reservoir, southern province Sri Lanka. In Abstracts of the 13th Academic Sessions of the University of Ruhuna, edited by N.P. Ranatunge, pg 31, University of Ruhuna, Matara.
  • Walisundara W.M.T.M., Jayasinghe A., and Asanthi H.B. (2016). Diel vertical distribution of zooplankton in a tropical reservoir on new moon and full moon days. Proceedings of the 21st International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2016, 23rd-24th September, Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayawardanepura, Sri Lanka, pg 24, ISSN 2235-9427
  • Weerakoon H. P. A. T, Atapaththu K.S.S. and Asanthi H.B. (2017). Stress responses and risk analysis of Hydrilla verticellata exposed to pesticide 2-methyl-4-chlorophynoxy acetic acid (MCPA). In Proceeding of the twenty-third Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, 26th may 2017; Auditorium of National Aquatic Resources Research Development Agency, Colombo 15, Sri Lanka.
  • W.M.Y.R. Bandaranayake, P.N. Ranasinghe and H.B. Asanthi (2017). Impacts of bats on speleothems formation in Wavulpane cave. In Abstracts of the 14th Academic Sessions of University of Ruhuna, edited by G.G. Thushara Chaminda. Pg 25. University of Ruhuna, ISSN 2362-0412
  • Abeysooriya, M.D. Wijerama N.K., Fernando K.R., and Asanthi H.B. (2018). Lead pollution in roadside dust in selected locations in Matara District. In Abstracts of the 5th international Science and Technology Conference, University of Ruhuna, pg 21. ISSN: 1391-8796.
  • W.A.S. S Chandratilaka, H.B. Asanthi, T.G. Dayananda and R.G. Gunasekera (2018). Influence of Stream characteristics on diversity and distribution of benthic algae in Gongawwa ela in Kottewa rainforest, Galle, Sri Lanka. In Abstracts of the 15th Academic sessions of University of Ruhuna, edited by P.R.T. Cumaranatunga, pg 11, University of Ruhuna, Matara. ISSN 2362-0412
  • Chandrasiri K.S.U., Atapaththu K.S.S., Asanthi H.B., Samaradivakara S., Hirumuthugoda N.Y. (2018). Influencing factors and mechanism for morphological alterations of Aponogeton crispus and their genetic comparison at the Dediyagala Stream, Sri Lanka. In Abstracts of the proceedings of International Forestry and Environmental Sympoisium, University of Sri Jayawardanepura, Sri Lanka, 23,24 November 2018 (http://journals.sjp.ac.lk/fesympo), ISSN 2235-9427
  • Premarathne M.A.P.N., Asanthi H.B., Atapaththu K.S.S. (2018). Phytoremediation for excess water hardness in drinking water: A causative factor for CKDu in Bandagiriya. In Abstracts of the proceedings of International Forestry and Environmental Symposium, University of Sri Jayawardanepura, Sri Lanka, 23,24 November 2018 (http://journals.sjp.ac.lk/fesympo), ISSN 2235-9427 (Best presentation Award under the theme of Wastewater Management)
  • Weerarathna W.A.P.A.U, Gunasekara R.D.A, and Asanthi H.B. (2019). Assessment of water quality in Kattakaduwa reservoir in Southern Sri Lanka. Proceedings of 6th Ruhuna International Science & Technology Conference, University of Ruhuna, 30th January 2019, ISSN 1391-8796
  • Weerakoon H.P.A.T, Jayalath G.E.D, Atapaththu K.S.S and Asanthi H.B. (2019). Effects of 2-methyl-4-chlorophynoxyacetic acid (MCPA) on Lemna valdiviana. In Abstracts of the 16th Academic sessions of University of Ruhuna, edited by L.P. Jayatissa, pg 54, University of Ruhuna, Matara. ISSN 2362-0412 (best poster presentation at the poster session)
  • U.R.T.D. Anushanka and H.B. Asanthi (2019). Metal accumulation in selected biotic and abiotic components in Galle Harbour, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 25th Anniversary Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (SLAFAR), 19th August 2019
  • K.M.I.T. Kuruppu, H.B. Asanthi and H.L.K. Sanjaya (2019). Evaluation of trophic state of Kattakaduwa reservoir. Proceedings of the 25th Anniversary Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (SLAFAR), 19th August 2019
  • S.R. Warnasooriya, U.A.D. Jayasinghe, H.B. Asanthi and C. Ileperuma (2019). Green synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles using Neolitsea cassia leaf extract, and evaluation of their antibacterial activity against pathogens commonly found in polluted water. Proceedings of the 25th Anniversary Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (SLAFAR), 19th August 2019
  • S. R. Warnasooriya, U. A. D. Jayasinghe, R. A. Maithreepala and H. B. Asanthi (2021). Synthesis and Characterization of Silver-Soda Lime Glass Nanocomposites using Neolitsea cassia Leaf Extracts. Proceedings of the 8th international symposium on water quality and human health: Challenges Ahead. Postgraduate institute of Science University of Peradeniya, 26th & 27 th November, 2021

    HKAE Prasadika, DKAI Suranga, HPL Guruge, KSS Atapaththu, HB Asanthi (2022). Formation of Purple Colour in Salt Pans: Case study of Hambanthota Salt Pans. E P Saman Chandana (Eds.), Abstracts of the 19th Academic Sessions of University of Ruhuna (Pg 88). University of Ruhuna. (best poster presentation at the poster session)

  • D.A.S. Niwunhella, H.B. Asanthi, & K. Masakorala (2022). Effects of light intensity on the content of photoprotective compounds of Tolypothrix spand Oscillatoria sp. Proceedings of 1st Ruhuna International Undergraduate Sri Lanka Research Symposium, University of Ruhuna (pg 34). November 02, 2022

  • Navodya H.D., Asanthi H.B. and Deepananda K.H.M.A. (2022). Cadmium accumulation and depuration in gills, liver and muscle of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Proceedings of the Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (SLAFAR), December 6, 2022

  • WLT Dilshan, HB Asanthi*, RA Maithreepala, KSS Atapaththu, AMKCJ Costa and D.K.A.I Suranga (2023). Effect of pH and light intensity on the growth of Dunaliella salina. Proceedings of 27th INTERNATIONAL FORESTRY AND ENVIRONMENT SYMPOSIUM 2023, Univ of Sri Jayawardanepura, 27th and 28th of January 2023

    S Tharaka, L Wijewardane, HB Asanthi, and K. Masakorala (2023). Allelopathic effects of Microcystis sp. (Bluegreen algae) on Scenedesmus sp. (Green algae). PAP Samantha Kumara (Eds.), Abstracts of the 20th Academic Sessions of University of Ruhuna (Pg 45), University of Ruhuna.

    BMM Rajapaksha,  TPD Gamage, HB Asanthi, D Wang (2023). Impact of Nilwala river discharge on plankton abundance in nearshore water in relation to monsoons. Research Symposium of the Ocean University of Sri Lanka, 23 November, 2023 (pg 27).

Full papers in indexed journals

  • Deviller G., Palluel O., Aliaume C., Asanthi H., Sanchez W., Franco Nava M.A., Blancheton J.P., Casellas C. (2005). Impact assessment of various rearing systems on fish health using multibiomarker response and metal accumulation. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 61, 89-97 (citations: 77 on 2021 February)
  • H.M.T.C. Madushanka, H.B. Asanthi and R.A. Maithreepala (2014). The benthic macro−invertebrate diversity in relation to water quality of a stream habitat at Dediyagala, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Aquatic Sciences, 19 (2014): 15−29, ISSN 1391− 2038, indexed in AGORA, SLJOL (citations: 01 on 2021 February)
  • Pallagae Mangala C. S. De Silva, Khaja Shameem Mohammed Abdu, Eakanayake M. D. V. Eakanayake, Sudheera Sammanthi Jayasinghe, Channa Jayasumana, Hewa Bandulage Asanthi, Hettiarachigae S. D. Perera, Gamage G. Tushara Chaminda, Ediriweera P. S. Chandana, Sisira H. Siribaddana (2016). Urinary Biomarkers KIM-1 and NGAL for Detection of Chronic Kidney Disease of Uncertain Etiology (CKDu) among Agricultural Communities in Sri Lanka PLoS Negl Trop Dis 10(9): e0004979. doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0004979, Editor: Joseph M. Vinetz, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, UNITED STATES (Presidential Award in 2018) (citations: 22 on 2019 December) (citations: 39 on 2021 February)
  • Wijewardene, L.N., Asanthi, H.B. & Rajapaksha, S.W., (2017). Assessment of water quality and trophic state in Sooriyawewa reservoir in the Southern province of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Aquatic Sciences. 22(1), pp.9–19. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljas.v22i1.7512, E-ISSN: 2424-7057(citations: 01 on 2021 February)
  • Weerakoon, H.P.A.T., Atapaththu, K.S.S. & Asanthi, H.B. (2018). Toxicity Evaluation and Environmental Risk Assessment of 2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxy acidic acid (MCPA) on non-target aquatic macrophyte Hydrilla verticillata. Environ Sci Pollution Research (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-018-3013-z, Publisher Springer Berlin Heidelberg, Print ISSN 0944-1344, Impact factor 2017: 2.8 (citations: 06 on 2021 February)
  • Dhanushka Devendra, Lan-Lan Zhang, Xiang Su, Asanthi Hewa Bandulage, Vidusanka Thilakanayaka, Fu-Chang Zhong, Yi-Ping Yang, Rong Xiang (2020). Late Quaternary deep and surface water mass evolution in the northeastern Indian Ocean inferred from carbon and oxygen isotopes of benthic and planktonic foraminifera. Palaeoworld (2020), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.palwor.2020.03.001, Publisher Elsevier B.V. and Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology, CAS. www.elsevier.com/locate/palwor
  • K.S.M. Abdul, P. Mangala C.S. De Silva, E.M.D.V. Ekanayake, W.A.K.G. Thakshila, S.D. Gunarathna, T.D.K.S.C. Gunasekara, S.S.      Jayasinghe, H.B. Asanthi, E.P.S. Chandana, G.G.T. Chaminda, S.H. Siribaddana and Nishad Jayasundara (2021)Occupational Paraquat and Glyphosate Exposure May Decline Renal Functions among Rural Farming Communities in Sri Lanka. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2021, 18, 3278. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18063278
  • S.R. Warnasooriya, A.D. Jayasinghe, H.B. Asanthi and E.P. Kodithuwakku (2024). Bactericidal effect of nanosilver synthesized with Neolitsea cassia mucilaginous extract. Bioinspired, Biomimetic and Nanobiomaterials, ISSN 2045-9858 | E-ISSN 2045-9866 https://doi.org/10.1680/jbibn.22.00010


Full papers in local refereed journals

  • K.H.H. Niroshana, H.B. Asanthi and P.B.T.P. Kumara (2013). An assessment of water quality and pollution in Puranawella Fishery Harbour, Dewinuwara, Sri Lanka. J. Univ. Ruhuna, March 2013 1(1) ISSN 2345-9387, 23 – 30 (citations: 05, February, 2021)
  • W. K. A. M. T. S. Aththanyaka, H. B. Asanthi, and R. A. Maithreepala (2014). An assessment of the effects of hospital wastes released to Nilwala river, Matara. J. Univ. Ruhuna December 2014 2: Volume 2, ISSN 2345-9387, 33-39 (citations: 01, February, 2021)
  • D.M.K.M. Dhanapala, H.B. Asanthi, M.H.J.P. Gunarathne (2015). Exposure Analysis of Drinking and Dietary Contaminants in a Selected Population, Padaviya, Anuradhapura. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (IJMS), Vol 2, Issue 1, 51 – 60, published by Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayawardanepura 39 (citations: 02, February, 2021)
  • H. B. Asanthi, E. Gomez, C. Aliaume, G. Lasserre, P.R.T. Cumaranatunga, C. Casellas (2017). Metals in fish from Sri Lankan coastal lagoons and human health risk J.Univ.Ruhuna 2017 5(1-2): 3-10, September 2017, ISSN 2345 - 9387 DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jur.v5i1-2.7888
  • T.D. Samudrika Sandaruwani, K.S.S. Atapaththu and H.B. Asanthi (2018). Distribution and abundance of aquatic macrophytes in a forested stream: Case study in Kottawa Forest Reserve. J.Univ.Ruhuna 2018 6(1):8-14 Volume 6 Number 1, May 2018 ISSN 2345-9387 http://doi.org/10.4038/jur.v6i1.7869
  • W.A.A.S. Chandrathilaka, H.B. Asanthi, T.G. Dayananda, and R. G. Gunasekera (2018). Influence of Stream Characteristics on Diversity and Distribution of Benthic Algae in Gongawwa Ela in Kottawa Rain forest, Galle, Sri Lanka J.Univ.Ruhuna 2018 6(1):37-48 Volume 6 Number 1, May 2018 ISSN 2345-9387 http://doi.org/10.4038/jur.v6i1.7893
Full papers in proceedings (Local)

  • H. B. Asanthi, E. Gomez, C. Aliaume, G. Lasserre, C. Casellas, P.R.T. Cumaranatunga (2006). Study of metal accumulation and its spatio-temporal variation in two lagoons of Sri Lanka, Proceedings of 4th academic sessions of University of Ruhuna (Editor-in-Chief Anoja I. Fernando), The University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. 187-196
  • Bandulage A. H., Aliaume C, Gomez E., Lasserre G., Casellas C. (2007). Fish community structure of selected brush parks in Negombo estuary, Sri Lanka, Proceedings of 5th academic sessions of University of Ruhuna (Editor-in-Chief L.P. Jayatissa), The University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. 90-104
  • N.J.L. HewaPathirana and H.B. Asanthi (2008). Priliminary study on physico-chemical characteristics and pollutants in Mirrissa and Puranawella harbours, southern coast, Sri Lanka, Proceedings of 6th academic sessions of University of Ruhuna (Editor in-Chief Tilak P.D. Gamage), The University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. 67 -73
  • K. Gunalan, H.B. Asanthi, T.P.D. Gamage, M. Thyshyanhy, S. Saravanan and N. Jayakumaran (2011), Incidence of oesophageal and stomach cancer related to Nitrate-N concentration in groundwater in Jaffna peninsula, The water resources research in Sri Lanka (Ed: Dayawansa N.D,K. and Ranjith Premalal De Silva) in symposium proceedings of the Water Professionals` Day, University of Peradeniya, 95 – 103 (citations 01, July 2016)
  • K. Gunalan, H.B. Asanthi, T.P.D. Gamage, M. Thyshyanthy and S. Saravanan (2011), Influence of rainfall on temporal variation of groundwater quality: A case study at Jaffna Peninsula, Proceedings of the international conference on the impact of climate change on Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 238 - 248
  • H.L.K. Sanjaya, H.B. Asanthi, and U.A.D. Jayasinghe (2012), Estimation of Macrobenthos secondary productivity in a headwater stream: A case study during a rainy period at Deniyaya, Matara (Ed: Dayawansa N.D,K., S. Pathmarajah and Ranjith Premalal De Silva) in symposium proceedings of the Water Professionals` Day, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 185 – 193
  • Thushyanthy Mikunthan, Gunaalan Kuddithamby, H.B Asanthi, T.P.D. Gamage, and Saravanan Suntharalingam (2013), Hazzard Quotient, Odd Ratio and Relative Risk: As the methods for assessment of health risks, Proceedings of the third international symposium, SEUSL, 6 – 7 July 2013, Ohvil, Sri Lanka, 100 – 103
  • K.M.D. Subashini, H.B, Asanthi and R.A. Maithreepala (2013), Dental Fluorosis and consumption of groundwater:A case study in Madagama GN division, Moneragala, (Ed: Dayawansa N.D,K. and Ranjith Premalal De Silva) in symposium proceedings of the Water Professionals` Day, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 127 – 135
  • B.H.D. Wijerathne, R.A. Maithreepala and H.B, Asanthi (2013), Impacts of land use patterns in the catchment of Nilwala river on water quality, (Ed: Dayawansa N.D,K. and Ranjith Premalal De Silva) in symposium proceedings of the Water Professionals` Day, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 161 – 171
  • Abiramy T., Thushyanthy M., and Asanthi H.B. (2013). Sediment and surface water quality of selected tanks in Kilinochchi, In 4th international conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 13th, 14th and 15th December 2013, 68 – 76
  • M.M. Manawadu, H.B. Asanthi, and U.A.D Jayasinghe (2016). Investigation on sediment transport and river discharge at downstream of Walawe river, In Symposium proceedings of The Water Professionals` Day University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 1st October 2016, 3-13
  • KSS Athapaththu, SS Herath, HLK Sanjaya, RDN Wijesinghe, AKN Dissanayake, RGA Iroshanie, KH Niroshana, WAL Madushika, KGA Bandarathilake and HB Asanthi (2021). Issues and Challenges of e-learning and performances of students during the COVID-19 Pandemic at the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Ruhuna Quality Assurance Sessions (RUQAS 2021), 21st September. https://opac.lib.ruh.ac.lk/ebooks/QAC1/index.html

  • H. B. Asanthi, K. S. S. Atapaththu, S. S. Herath, L. N. Wijewardene, & A. W. A. T. Dilhan (2022). Temporal analysis of student satisfaction on degree programmes conducted by the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology in the University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Ruhuna Quality Assurance Sessions (RUQAS 2022), 21st September, 43-50. www.lib.ruh.ac.lk/info/24

  • K. Radampola, R. D. N. Wijesinghe, J. M. S. N. Rathnapala, M. H. R. Subhanu, E. G. K. Y. C. Bandara, R. G. Sanuja, S. S. Herath, and H. B. Asanthi (2023). Employability Status and Employer Satisfaction of Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology (FoFMST) Graduates. Proceedings of the Ruhuna Quality Assurance Sessions (RUQAS 2023), 21st September, 22-27.

Book chapters (International)

  • K. Gunalan, H.B. Asanthi, T.P.D. Gamage, M. Thyshyanthy, and S. Saravanan (2014), Geochemical variations of groundwater quality in coastal and Karstic aquifers in Jaffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka, In: Management of water, energy and bio-resources in the era of climate change: Emerging Issues and Challenges, ISBN: 978−93−81891−063 (Ed: Raju NJ, Gossel W, Ramanathan AL & Sudhakar M). Springer, Netherlands and Capital Publishing, New Delhi; India, 50−60. (citations 08, February 2021)
  • Sanjaya H.L.K, Asanthi H. B. & Jayasinghe U. A. D. (2014): Macrobenthos diversity in a Headwater Stream affected by tea and paddy agricultural runoff, Sri Lanka. In: Management of water, energy and bio-resources in the era of climate change: Emerging Issues and Challenges, ISBN: 978−93−81891−063 (Ed: Raju NJ, Gossel W, Ramanathan AL & Sudhakar M). Springer, Netherlands and Capital Publishing, New Delhi; India, 205 – 218. (citations 01, February 2020)
Books and booklets

  • `Acute toxicity of oil dispersant on Abudefduf vaigiensis`, Authors:Wathsala Suwandhahannadi, Rajapaksha Arachchige Maithreepala, Hewa Bandulage Asanthi, Publisher: Scholar`s press, OmniScriptum GmbH & Co.KG, Germany, 2015, ISBN: 978-3639-76955-5 (citations 02, February 2021)
  • `Water quality and biology of hot springs of Mahapelessa, Sri Lanka`, Authors: B.M. Mallen Rajapaksha, R.A. Maithreepala and H.B. Asanthi, LAMBERT Academic Publishing, OmniScriptum GmbH & Co.KG, Germany, 2016, ISBN: 978-3-659-85996-0 (citations 05, February 2021)

    Awards

  • Best Scientific paper oral session of the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology on 4th Academic sessions 29th January 2007 for the paper titled ` study of metal accumulation and its spatio-temporal variation in two lagoons of Sri Lanka`.
  • President’s Award for Scientific publication for the year 2016 for “PLOS NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES 2016, Vol 10, Issu 9, Art No. e0004979
    Grants

  • A research grant of Rs 8, 66525 was received from National Water Supply & Drainage Board (2011) to complete five months of research on the study of groundwater quality and health hazards in three selected areas in the Jaffna peninsula. The principal investigator in research No. R&D/W/2010/12/JAFFNA-Nitrate-N
  • A research grant of Rs 27, 80000 was received for leading an M. Phil degree in the Department of Limnology under the National Agricultural Research Plan of the National Agricultural Research System in Sri Lanka (2012 -2015). Collaborating Scientist 1 in project No. NARP/12/URU/FMST/01.
  • A research grant of Rs 7.50000 was received from Marine Pollution Prevention Authority (MPPA), (2014) Colombo for toxicity testing of Marine oil dispersant chemicals on fish and efficiency testing for oil dispersant, Collaborating Scientist 1
    National Services

  • 2018
    • Resource person at the workshop on “Basic knowledge and training on water quality testing for training Public Health Instructors in Southern Province on the topic of‘ “Health risk of water contamination and role of PHI”

  • 2017
    • Resource person for workshop on drafting a national policy for the use of oil dispersant in Sri Lanka for mitigating oil spill. Marine Environment Protection Authority of Sri Lanka organized and conducted this workshop for relevant stakeholder agencies

  • 2017
    • Member of the editorial board of the Report on Port Biological Baseline survey volume I (Colombo harbour) Collaborated with Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA): ISBN 978-955-4826-03-8

  • 2017
    • Member of the editorial board of the Report on Port Biological Baseline survey volume II (Trincomalee harbour) Collaborated with Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA): ISBN 978-955-4826-04-5

  • 2017
    • Member of the editorial board of the Report on Port Biological Baseline survey volume III (Galle harbour) Collaborated with Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA): ISBN 978-955-4826-05-2

  • 2017
    • Editor of the Report on Port Biological Baseline survey volume IV (Hambantota harbour) Collaborated with Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA): ISBN 978-955-4826-06-9

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