Entomology
Applied Entomology, Molecular Parasitology/Entomology, Infectious diseases Epidemiology
- Senior Lecturer, Department of Zoology, The Open University of Sri Lanka (2021 onwards)
- Lecturer on Contract, Department of Para-clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Sir John Kotelawala Defense University, Ratmalana (2020 October – 2021 July)
- Visiting Lecturer, Australian College of Business and Technology, Colombo 03 (2019 July – January 2022)
- Lecturer/Programme Manager, Management and Science Institute, Colombo 03 (2016 July – September, 2020)
- Temporary research Assistant, Department of Zoology, University of Peradeniya (2013 February – 2016 February)
BSc Degree Programme – Biogeography, Entomology, Management of Insect Pests and Vectors
MSc in Medical Entomology and Applied Parasitology – Arthropods of Medical and Veterinary Importance,
Featured Research
- Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infections among Patients in Selected Hospitals and Estates in Western Province; Molecular Characterization, Epidemiology and Potential Sources of Infections
- Entomological, Ecological and Socio-economic factors that contribute to Re-emergence of Brugian Filariasis in Puttlam district
- Enterobiasis in Pediatric Patients and Their Guardians’ Knowledge and Practices Towards Prevention: A Descriptive Study in a Tertiary Care Centre
- Bandaranayaka, K.O., Apaneskavich, D.A. and Rajakaruna, R.S. (2016). The life cycle of Nosomma monstrosum under laboratory conditions. Applied and Experimental Acaralogy. 69(1). DOI:10.1007/s10493-015-0011-4
- Dmitry A. Apanaskevich, Kalpani O. Bandaranayaka, Maria A. Apanaskevich and Rupika S. Rajakaruna. (2016). Re-description of Amblyomma integrum (Acari: Ixodidae) adults and immature stages. Medical and Veterinary Entomology. 30(3) DOI: 10.1111/mve.12178
- Bandaranayaka, K.O., Apaneskavich, D.A. and Rajakaruna, R.S. (2016). The life cycle of Amblyomma integrum under laboratory conditions. Applied and experimental acaralogy. 69(3) DOI:10.1007/s10493-016-0034-5
- Bandaranayaka, K.O., Rajakaruna, R.S. and Rajapakse, R.P.V.J. (2019). Potentially zoonotic gastrointestinal parasites of dogs in Lunugala Tea estate community in Central Sri Lanka. Ceylon Journal of Science 48(1) 2019: 43-50DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/cjs.v48i1.7587
- Bandaranayaka, K.O., Dissanayake, U.I. and Rajakaruna, R.S. (2021). Experimental aspects of life cycles of two hard tick species, Rhipicephalus (boophilus) microplus and Hyalomma isaaci (Acari: Ixodidae), on New Zealand white rabbits. Ceylon Journal of Science. 50(1):47
- Bandaranayaka, E.M.M.W.K.O., Rajapakse, R.P.V.J. Kularatne, S.A.M. Abeysundara, U.B., Rajapaksha, R.M.M.A. and Rajakaruna, R.S. (2021). Human Otoacariasis in Two Climatically Different Districts, in Sri Lanka: Seasonality, Risk Factors and Case Notes, Acta Parasitologica. 2021 May 16. doi: 10.1007/s11686-021-00372-w.
- Sheriff FA, Dissanayake RK, Wijesundara C, Bandaranayaka KO, Chathuranga G. Prevalence, knowledge and selected associated factors of anaemia among non-pregnant females of reproductive age in a tea estate community in Hantana, Kandy district, Sri Lanka. Am J Blood Res. 2021 Aug 15;11(4):438-445. PMID: 34540353; PMCID: PMC8446824.
- Perera WLS, Perera PK, Wijesundara C, Ambagahawita AM, Fernando SU, Udara S, Bandaranayaka KO. (2021). Household-Based Survey on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices towards Dengue Infection and Prevention in a Semi-Urban Area (Ja-Ela MOH Area). Int J Med Parasitol Epidemiol Sci. 2021;2(4): 91-98. doi: 10.34172/ijmpes.2021.25
- Riyas FR, Wickramaratne KAC, Bandaranayaka KO, Chathuranga BAG. (2021). Severity and types of anaemia in chronic kidney disease: Experience in a centre for nephrology care in Sri Lanka. Ruhuna Journal of Medicine. 9(1): 40-50
- Alahakoon PV, Perera PK, Wijesundara C, Bandaranayaka KO. (2022). Knowledge and Attitudes on First Aid among Advanced Level Students in Gampaha Educational Zone, Sri Lanka. Archives of Internal Medicine Research 5: 172-181.
- Bandaranayaka KO, Dissanayake UI, Rajakaruna RS. (2022). Diversity and Geographic Distribution of Dog Tick Species in Sri Lanka and the Life Cycle of Brown Dog Tick, Rhipicephalus sanguineus Under Laboratory Conditions. Acta Parasitol. 2022 Oct 11. doi: 10.1007/s11686-022-00622-5. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36217073.
- Bandaranayaka, E.M.M.W.K.O., Rajapakse, R.P.V.J. and Rajakaruna, R.S. (2014). Gastrointestinal parasites of dogs and their zoonotic potential in a socio economically challenged tea estate community in the central hills of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions (iPURSE)
- Bandaranayaka, K.O. and Rajakaruna, R.S. (2015). Life Cycle of Nosomma monstrosum under Laboratory Conditions. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions (iPURSE)
- Bandaranayaka, E.M.M.W.K.O., and Rajakaruna, R.S. (2016). Life Cycle of Hyalomma isaaci under Laboratory Conditions. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions (iPURSE)
- Vijayananthan A., Wijesundara C.R. and Bandaranayaka K.O. (2019). Preliminary Study on BMI and Dietary Habits among Sedentary Workers in Public and Private Banks in a Selected area in Colombo. Proceedings of Sri Lanka Medical Council. Pp 144
- Thajudeen F.R., Wijesundara C.R. and Bandaranayaka K.O. (2019). Level, Proportion and Risk Indicators of Anaemia among Non-Pregnant Females Between ages 18 To 65 in a Socio Economically Challenged Elpitiya Tea Plantation Estate. Proceedings of Sri Lanka Medical Council. Pp 63
- Dharmawardhana S.H., Perera, P.K., Wijesundara C.R. and Bandaranayaka K.O. (2019). Prevalence of Obesity and Associated Factors among Ordinary Level (O/L) Students in Selected Government Schools in Colombo Educational Zone. Proceedings of Sri Lanka Medical Council. Pp 07
- Sheriff, F.A., Wijesundara, C., Chathuranga, B.A.G. and Bandaranayaka, K.O. (2019). Prevalence, knowledge and associated factors on anaemia among non-pregnant females of reproductive age in a tea estate community in Hantana, Kandy district, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science Proceedings of the 75th Annual Sessions, 117/A
- Nandasena, A., Wijesundara, C. Chathuranga, B.A.G. Bandaranayaka, K.O. (2020). Detection of bacterial contamination of three commonly consumed raw vegetables from markets in the Colombo municipality area, Sri Lanka – a preliminary study. Proceedings of the Ruhuna University International Research Congress, A/09
- Gunasekara, T., Wijesundara, C., and Bandaranayaka, K.O. (2020). Knowledge, Attitudes and perceptions on mental health among Advanced Level students in Colombo District. Proceedings of the Ruhuna University International Research Congress, pp 115
- Bandaranayaka, E.M.M.W.K.O., Rajapakse, R.P.V.J. Kularatne, S.A.M. Abeysundara, U.B., Rajapaksha, R.M.M.A. and Rajakaruna, R.S. (2021). Double trouble: Detection of rickettsial DNA in a tick removed from an otoacariasis patient. Proceedings of 10th Annual conference of the Sri Lankan Society for Microbiology (E-Conference) held on 22nd of October 2021
- Bandaranayaka, E.M.M.W.K.O., Rajapakse, R.P.V.J. and Rajakaruna, R.S. (2014). Seasonal Pattern and Risk Factors of Otoacariasis in Anuradhapura district, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the PGIS (Post Graduate Institute of Science) Congress
- Bandaranayaka, E.M.M.W.K.O., Rajapakse, R.P.V.J. Kularatne, S.A.M. and Rajakaruna, R.S. (2016). Seasonal Pattern and Risk Factors of Otoacariasis in Kandy district, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Proceedings of the 72nd Annual Sessions
- Bandaranayaka, K.O. and Rajakaruna, R.S., (2018). Life cycle parameters of two commonly occurring cattle ticks (Amblyomma integrum and Rhipicephalus microplus) in Sri Lanka. XV International Congress of Acarology, 2-8 Sep, 2018 at Antalya
- Rajakaruna, R.S., Bandaranayaka, K.O. and Sodini Ariyaratne (2018). Human otoacariasis in Sri Lanka: Tick species associated and risk factors. XV International Congress of Acarology, 2-8 Sep, 2018 at Antalya
- Perera, W.L.S., Perera, P.K., Wijesundara, C., Abmagahawita, A.M. and Bandaranayaka, K.O. (2018). Household based survey on knowledge, attitude and practices towards dengue infection and prevention in a semi urban area, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the PGIS (Post Graduate Institute of Science) Congress.
- Alahakoon, P.V., Perera, P.K., Wijesundara, C. and Bandaranayaka, K.O. (2018). Knowledge and attitudes on first aid among advanced level students (A/L) in government schools on Gampaha educational zone, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the PGIS (Post Graduate Institute of Science) Congress 2018.
- Nandasena, A., Wijesundara, C. Chathuranga, B.A.G. Bandaranayaka, K.O. (2019). Detection of bacterial contamination of three commonly consumed raw vegetables from markets in the Colombo municipality area, Sri Lanka – a preliminary study. Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science Proceedings of the 75th Annual Sessions, 413/D
- Sheriff, F.A., Wijesundara, C., Chathuranga, B.A.G. and Bandaranayaka, K.O. (2020). Prevalence, knowledge and associated factors on anaemia among non-pregnant females of reproductive age in a tea estate community in Hantana, Kandy district, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Colombo Medical Congress 2020, 30
- Marththane, P., Wijesundara, C.R. and Bandaranayaka, K.O. (2020). Knowledge and Practices on Menstrual Hygiene among Grade 9 to 11 School Girls in Government Schools in Kilinochchi District, Sri Lanka. The annual conference of the Asia Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health (APACPH), 5th – 9th December 2020; RWC8/079
- Rukaiya, M.S.F., Wijesundara, C.R. and Bandaranayaka, K.O. (2020). Online Survey to Assess Prevalence of Stress and Anxiety among the Public during the Covid-19 Pandemic in Sri Lanka. The annual conference of the Asia Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health (APACPH), 5th – 9th December 2020; PHY5/203
- Fernando, S.D., Wijesundara, C.R. and Bandaranayaka, K.O. (2020). Knowledge and Practices Regarding Influenza: An Online Survey. The annual conference of the Asia Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health (APACPH), 5th – 9th December 2020; EMR1/168
- Zahwa, J., Wijesundara, C.R. and Bandaranayaka, K.O. (2020). Information Seeking Behaviours on Covid-19 through Social and Mass Media in Sri Lanka: An Online Survey. The annual conference of the Asia Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health (APACPH), 5th – 9th December 2020; COV7/230
- Bandara G.C., Wijesundara, C.R. and Bandaranayaka, K.O. (2020). Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices on Vaccination: An Online Survey. The annual conference of the Asia Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health (APACPH), 5th – 9th December 2020; NCD2/197
- Shadiqa, M.L.F., Wijesundara, C.R. and Bandaranayaka, K.O. (2020). Prevalence of Stress and Anxiety among Sri Lankan Healthcare Workers during the Covid-19 Pandemic: An Online Survey. The annual conference of the Asia Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health (APACPH), 5th– 9th December 2020; COV7/214
- Kuruwitage, A.V., Wijesundara, C.R. and Bandaranayaka, K.O. (2020). Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Subfertility and Their Associated Factors among Governments University Students in Sri Lanka. The annual conference of the Asia Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health (APACPH), 5th– 9th December 2020; HED9/078
- Jayasekara, U.C., Wijesundara, C. and Bandaranayaka, K.O. (2021). Parental Stress, Economic Burden and their Associated Factors among Parents of Thalassemia Patients in Kurunegala Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of 14th International Research Conference of Sir John Kotelawala Defense University, 10th – 11th September 2021/ID582
- Bandaranayaka, E.M.M.W.K.O., Rajapakse, R.P.V.J. Kularatne, S.A.M. Abeysundara, U.B., Rajapaksha, R.M.M.A. and Rajakaruna, R.S. (2021). Double trouble: Detection of rickettsial DNA in a tick removed from an otoacariasis patient. Sri Lankan Society for Microbiology SLJID 2021 Vol 11 (Supplement) S3:26 10th Annual conference and scientific sessions 2021
- Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infections among Patients in Selected Hospitals and Estates in Western Province; Molecular Characterization, Epidemiology and Potential Sources of Infections
- Entomological, Ecological and Socio-economic factors that contribute to Re-emergence of Brugian Filariasis in Puttlam district
- Enterobiasis in Pediatric Patients and Their Guardians’ Knowledge and Practices Towards Prevention: A Descriptive Study in a Tertiary Care Centre
Senior Lecturer in Zoology
Department of Zoology
Faculty of Natural Sciences
The Open University of Sri Lanka
Nawala, Sri Lanka
- Research Fellowship of National Research Council, 2013
- President’s award for Scientific Publications for 2016
- Life member of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS)
- Life member of the Institute of Biology Sri Lanka(IOBSL)
