EXTENDED ABSTRACTS (Peer Reviewed) (13)
Aravinda Ravibhanu Sumanarathna, Buddhika Madurapperuma, Therangika Ashani Hangawatta, G. W. A. R. Fernando (2018). Developing Coastal Digital Elevation Model (DEM) to Indicate Tsunami Flooding Topography in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka, Eco astronomy Grand Day Online Abstract Series 1 [5thApril 2018], p.10-13
K.W. Indika, E.M.S. Wijerathne, G. W. A. R. Fernando and S.S.L.Hettiarachch (2017). Sea Level Variability in the East Coast of Male, Maldives, Proceeding of the 15th Open University Research Sessions (OURS 2017), p513-517
Karunaratne, P.C.T. and Fernando, G.W.A.R. (2015). Non-Asbestos form building materials for Sustainable City Planning in Sri Lanka, Proceeding of the international conference of the ‘Cities, peoples and places ICCCP 2015’from 26th to 27th October 2015 in Hotel Hilton, Colombo, p.583-600.
Arachchi, R.C.W. & Fernando, G.W.A.R. (2013). Reduction of Chromium Levels in Waste Water and Industrial Sludge using Low Cost Stabilization Technology, 2nd Sri Lankan Roundtable on Sustainable Consumption and Production (SLRSCP), 21st-22nd February 2013, Colombo, p. 78-79.
Herath, H.M.A.B., K.B. Ranawana and G. W.A.R. Fernando (2012). Forest Die-Back at Rajawaka Forest Reserve at Balangoda: Results of Preliminary Observations, OUSL Annual Sessions, p. 222-225.
G.Bandarage, G.W.A.R. Fernando, C.N.Nupearachchi, P.K.D.Peiris, J.C.N.Rajendra, K. D.V.F. Siriwardena, R.U.Tantrigoda, J. Wattavidanage, and S.R. Weerakoon (2011). Experience in Implementing a Student Support Programme based on the “PASS” model for B.Sc. Undergraduates at the Open University of Sri Lanka Proceed. 7th Ann. Sess. OUSL, 56-59
Somapala, K.S. and Fernando, G.W.A .R. (2011) Origin of the Silica Sand Deposits in Western Sri Lanka with special emphasis to the Ekala Deposit, Proceed. 7th Ann. Sess. OUSL, 299-302
Shanmuganathan, S., Manobavan, M. and Fernando, G.W.A.R. (2009). Analyzing changes in surface- subsurface hydrology in Vavunia UC limits, Proceedings of the sixth National Symposium on Geo-informatics, Colombo, July 31, 2009, pp.63-74
Amaraweera, T.H.N.G., Pitawala, H.M.T.G.A. and Fernando, G.W.A.R. (2007) Stability of Mica, K-Feldspar and Apatite in Water, Organic Matters and Citric Acid, Proceeding of the 2nd Earth Resource Engineering Conference (ERE 2007), Colombo, November 2, 2007, pp.25-28
Fernando, G.W.A.R., Attanayake, A.N.B. and Hofmeister, W. (2005). Corundum-Spinel-Taaffeite-Scheelite-bearing metasomatites in Bakamuna, Sri Lanka: Modeling of its formation, Proceeding of the 3rd International Workshop on ‘Gem materials and modern analytical methods’, Hanoi, Vietnam, September 26 – October 2, pp117-124.
Hauzenberger, Christoph A., Haeger, Tobias, Hofmeister, W., Quang, V.X. Fernando G.W.A.R. (2003). Origin and Formation of Gem Quality Corundum from Vietnam, Proceeding of the 2nd International Workshop on ‘Geo- and Material-Science on Gem-Minerals of Vietnam’, Hanoi, Vietnam, October 1-8, pp24-33.
Fernando G.W.A.R., Lukas P. Baumgartner, Hauzenberger C.A., Hofmeister W. (2003). Cooling Rates of the Precambrian Basement of Sri Lanka: Problems and Perspectives, Proceeding of the IGCP-440 and LEGENDS International Symposium and Field Workshop on “The Role of Sri Lanka in Rodinia and Gondwana Assembly and Break-up”, March-April 2003, Centenary Publication, Geological Survey & Mines Bureau, Sri Lanka (K.V.W. Kehelpannala Ed) pp 18-21
Lukas P. Baumgartner, Fernando G.W.A.R., Hauzenberger C.A., Hofmeister W. (2001). A metamorphic petrologist’s view on gemstone formation: an example from Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the International Workshop on Material Caracterization by Solid State Spectroscopy: Gems and Minerals of Vietnam, Hofmeister W., Dao, N.Q. and Quang, V.X. (eds)., pp139-144
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS & ABSTRACTS (55)
Kumari, S.H.V., Abeysundara, H.T.K. anf G.W.A.R. Fernando (2022). Clinical and Environmentsl Factors Affecting Goitre in Sri Lanka, Proceed. RESCON 2022, 28th 30th October 2022, p.35
Nasdala, L., Sameera, K.A.G., Fernando, G.W.A.R., Chanmuang N., C., Hauzenberger, C. (2022): Fluid-driven alteration controls the shape of ekanite pebbles. IMA 2022, Lyon, France, abstract IMA2022-1530. Online abstracts, pp 331–332. https://ima2022.process.y-congress.com/ScientificProcess/data/111/304/style/docs/Interventions_abstracts.pdf
M.W.W.G.Y.D.S. Madugalle and G.W.A.R. Fernando (2021). Presence of potential acid sulfate soils in Colombo Suburbs and Muthurajawela Sri Lanka, International Conference of Environmental Governance (ICEG2021), 24-25 November 2021, P6
M.W.W.G.Y.D.S. Madugalle and G.W.A.R. Fernando (2021). Development of acid sulphate soils in Colombo suburbs in Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress (RESCON 2021), Sri Lanka: 29th -31st October 2021, p 44.
K.A.G. Sameera, G.W.A.R. Fernando and P.L. Dharmapriya (2020). First Report on in-situ
Occurrences of Ekanite from Galle, South-western Highland Complex, Sri Lanka, Proceed. 36nd Ann. Sess. Geol. Soc. Sri Lanka (GSSL), 28th Feb 2020, p. 3
R.M.N.K. Rajakaruna, G.W.A.R Fernando and C.N. Thilakaratne (2019). Process Application ad Health Risks of Reverse Osmosis Water: A case Study from Medawachchiya Divisional Secretariat, Sri Lanka, Proceed. 7th Intern. Symp. Water Quality and Human Health, Challenges Ahead, 6th & 7th December 2019, p. 39
R.M.U.H. Senanayake, G.W.A.R Fernando and C.N. Thilakaratne (2019). Suggested impact assessment of the rejected water quality of reverse osmosis plants in Medawachchiya Divisional Secretariat in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka, Proceed. 7th Intern. Symp. Water Quality and Human Health, Challenges Ahead, 6th & 7th December 2019. p. 27
K.M.D.P. Kodithuwakku, T.H.N.G Amaraweera, G.W.A.R Fernando, K.W.S.N Kumari (2018). Performance of a Garnet Filter Media Develop from Red Beach Sand in Sri Lanka in Removal of Turbidity in Water, Proceed, 5th Research Congress of Postgraduate Institute of Science (RESCON 2018), 9th and 10th November 2018,Kandy, Sri Lanka, p.
Indika, K.W., Wijeratne, E.M.S., Fernando, G.W.A.R., Ranagalage, M., and Hettiarachchi , S.S.L. (2017.). Sea Level variability in th west coast of Sri Lanka, Proceed. 10th International research conference, KDUIRC, 3-4th August 2017, p.27
Y.P. Kumara, H.B. Jayasiri, G.W.A.R. Fernando (2017). DIVERSITY AND ABUNDANCE OF MARINE PLANKTON AND HYDROGRAPHY IN SOUTHERN BAY OF BENGAL, Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka: 8th – 9th September, 2017, p.36
Attanayake, D.S.M. , G.W.A.R. Fernando (2017). POSSIBLE CAUSATIVE FACTORS FOR DENTAL FLUOROSIS IN THE MONARAGALA DISTRICT, Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka: 8th – 9th September, 2017, p.35
Fernando, G.W.A.R., Bandara, S.P.S., Malalgoda, D. and Igalavithana, Avanthi (2016). Modelling of groundwater quality in the area around Rathupaswala in the Gampaha district of Sri Lanka, Proceed. 5th Intern. Symp. Water Quality and Human Health, Challenges Ahead, 5th & 6th August 2016, p. 18
Paul Petschnig, Christoph Hauzenberger, G.W.A. Rohan Fernando and Harald Fritz (2016). Granulite Facies vestiges in the Vijayan Complex, Sri Lanka: New Petrological and Geochemical Evidences, Proceed. 32nd Ann. Sess. Geol. Soc. Sri Lanka (GSSL), p.10
Sarathchandra, G.Y.A.N., Fernando, G.W.A.R. and Rajapakshe, A.U. (2016). Iodine and selenium levels in water sources and goiter distribution in the Nuwara-Eliya district. Proceed. PGIS Research Congress, 7th and 8th October 2016, p.15
Wijayathunga, Lasanthi and G.W.A. Rohan Fernando (2016). Spatial Variation of Geochemical Parameters due to recent excavation of lakes in Colombo Surburbs with special reference to Thalawathugoda area, Proceed. 32nd Ann. Sess. Geol. Soc. Sri Lanka (GSSL), p.14
Indika, K.W., G. W. A. Rohan Fernando, K. Arulananthan, E.M.S. Wijerathne (2016). Determination of Long Term Sea Level Rise in the Northern Indian Ocean, Proceed. National Conference on Geospatial Science and Disaster Management (NC-GSDM-2016) – 19th January 2016.Institute of Human Resource Advancement (IHRA), University of Colombo, p.12
Ranatunge, G.D. and G.W.A.R. Fernando (2015). Powder XRD Study of Gem Quality Corundum (Alpha-Al2O3): A Qualitative Method to Identify Synthetic and Natural Corundum, Proceedings of the 31st Technical Session of Geological Society of Sri Lanka, Published Online – 27th February 2015 ( HYPERLINK “http://www.gsslweb.org” http://www.gsslweb.org), p.13.
Shantharuban, S., Vinobaba, P. and Fernando, G.W.A.R. (2012). Water pollution in Valachchanei lagoon due to different industrial effluents, Proceedings of the 17th International Forestry and Environment Symposium, p.50.
C.M.N. Nikagolla, G.W.A.R. Fernando, M.M.C.U.B. Moremada, D. Malalgoda,, J.P.D.K. Jayalath and U. Lekammudiyanse (2012) A 2-D Resistivity Survey to Investigate Subsurface Limestone Cavities at Madalawala Ulpotha, Sri Lanka., Proceed. 28th Ann. Sess. Geol. Soc. Sri Lanka (GSSL), pp.6
Shanmuganathan, S., Manobavan, M, and Fernando, G.W.A.R. (2010). The importance of the small-tank cascade system for the sustainable production of water in the dry zone of Sri Lanka, proceed. 9th Asia-Pacific Round Table for Sustainable Consumption and Production, p 57
Herath, K.R.P.K. and Fernando, G.W.A.R. (2009) Discovery of Gem Quality Opal in Crystalline Rocks at Wellawaya, Sri Lanka, Proceed. 25th Ann. Sess. Geol. Soc. Sri Lanka (GSSL), pp 1
Senevirathna, N.K.R. Pitawala, A. and Fernando, G.W.A.R. (2009). Economic Potential of Quartzite Gravels from the Matale District, Proceed. 25th Ann. Sess. Geol. Soc. Sri Lanka (GSSL), pp.5
Nupearachchi, C.N., Prematilaka,K.M., Attanayake, A.N.B. and Fernando, G.W.A.R. (2009) Subsurface Geological and Hydrogeological Conditions of Matale District as Inferred from Vertical Electrical Sounding Curves, Proceed. 25th Ann. Sess. Geol. Soc. Sri Lanka (GSSL), pp.8
Fernando, G.W.A.R., Dias, S.V., Jayasinghe, I.M.A., Suranganee, N.,Mudannayake, P. and Dissanayaka, R.N.D.A. (2009). Evaluation of Acid Producing Sulphide materials in Southern Highway Development Project, Proceed. 25th Ann. Sess. Geol. Soc. Sri Lanka (GSSL), pp.18
Danushka Priyashantha, A.G., Hewawasam, A.L.T. and Fernando, G.W.A.R. (2009) Serpentinite Body at Indikolapelessa: Integrated Study of Geo-Vegetation and Geochemical Mapping, Proceed. 25th Ann. Sess. Geol. Soc. Sri Lanka (GSSL), pp.21
Ranasinghe, P. N., Fernando, G.W.A.R., Wimalasena, R.N., Ekanayake, S.P. (2008) Role of Possible Soil toxicity in Die back of Montane Forests in Sri Lanka. Eos Trans. AGU, 89(53), Fall Meet. Suppl., B43B-0439
R.K.N. Suranganee and Fernando, G.W.A.R.(2008). formation of Acid Sulphate Soils after the Nilwala Development Project at Matara, Sri Lanka, Proceed. 64 th Ann. Sess. Sri Lanka Assoc. Adv. Sci.(SLAAS), pp.91 (D/419).
Thayanath, S., Santharuban, S., Manobavan, M., and Fernando, G.W.A.R. (2008). Modeling of Influence of Unnichchai Irrigation Tank on the Batticlaoa Lagoon, Proceed. 17th Annual Sessions of Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, pp 33
Weerasinghe, H.A.S., S. Madawala Weerasinghe, G.W.A.R. Fernando & M.C.M. Iqbal (2008). Soil and Vegetation Heterogeneity on a Serpentine Site in Ussangoda, Sri Lanka, Proceed. 6th Intern. Conf.Serpentine Ecology, 16-23 June 2008, pp.27
Fernando, G.W.A.R. Amaraweera, T.H.N.G., Chakraborti, S. and Pitawala A. (2008). Ultra-high temperature of granulite facies metamorphism in the Highland Complex of Sri Lanka, Proceed. 24th Ann. Sess. Geol. Soc. Sri Lanka (GSSL), pp 15
Amaraweera, T.H.N.G., Pitawala, H.M.T.G.A. and Fernando, G.W.A.R. (2007) Stability of Mica, K-Feldspar and Apatite in Natural Solutions and Citric Acid, Proceeding of the Proceeding to University of Peradeniya Annual Research Sessions (PURSE) – 30th November 2007, pp.298-300
Amaraweera, T.H.N.G., Pitawala A. and Fernando, G.W.A.R. (2007) Petrogenesis of Pegmatite in and around Owala-Kaikawela area, Sri Lanka. Proceed. 23th Ann. Sess. Geol. Soc. Sri Lanka (GSSL), pp 2
Waduge, I. P, Jayakody, A. S. and Fernando, G. W. A. R. (2007) Use of Different Types of Sri Lankan Carbonate Rocks in Ceramic Industry, Proceed. 23th Ann. Sess. Geol. Soc. Sri Lanka (GSSL), pp 3
Hegoda, C., Pitawala A. and Fernando, G.W.A.R. (2007). The Effect of the Mixture of Paddy and Vinegar on Mica: A Purification Technique used in Ayurvedic Medicine Proceed. 23th Ann. Sess. Geol. Soc. Sri Lanka (GSSL), pp 12
Amaraweera, T.H.N.G., Pitawala A. and Fernando, G.W.A.R. (2006). Potential mineral resources and there limitations for the mineral industry – case study from Matale District . Proceeding to University of Peradeniya Annual Research Sessions (PURSE) – 30th November 2006
Amaraweera, T.H.N.G., Fernando, G.W.A.R. and Pitawala, A.(2006) Study of Mineralization in and Around Matale District Aming at Discovery of New Mineral Occurrences 10th Anniversary Celebration of the PGIS 28 th April 2006 pp.25
Fernando, G.W.A.R., Pitawala, A. and Amaraweera, T.H.N.G. (2006). Two contrasting Mineralized belts in the Matale district: Some Field evidences, Proceed. 22nd Ann. Sess. Geol. Soc. Sri Lanka (GSSL), pp. 11.
Fernando, G.W.A.R. (2004). Formation of Gem Minerals of Sri Lanka: Another View With Special Reference to Silica-Undersaturated Corundum (Ruby/Sapphire)-Spinel-Bearing Rocks, Proceed. 2nd Ann. Sess. Open Univ. Nawala, Sri Lanka, pp20
Wijeratne, C.N.B., W.A.D.D. Wijesooriya, D.R.I.B. Werallagama, G.W.A.R. Fernando, and M.I.D.H. Wijewickrama (2004) Designing the low cost sanitary land fill site in the upper Kotmale hydropower project area at Talawakele, Sri Lanka Proceed. 2nd Ann. Sess. Open Univ. Nawala, Sri Lanka, pp24
Senaratne, A., Dharmagunawardena, H.A. and Fernando, G.W.A.R. (2001). Discovery of new magnetite deposit in Wellawaya, Proceed. Ann. Sess. Univ. Peradeniya, pp. 138. (most commendaboe presentation)
Karunaratne, D.N., Perera, L.R.K. and Fernando, G. W. A. R. (2002) The missing link between prograde decompression(?) and retrograde isobaric cooling in the Highland Complex granulites of Sri Lanka. Proceed. 18th Ann. Sess. Geol. Soc. Sri Lanka (GSSL), pp. 2.
Fernando, G.W.A.R., Lukas P. Baumgartner and Wolfgang Hofmeister: (2000). Metasomatic corundum-sapphirine-spinel-bearing rocks at Rupaha, Sri Lanka, Berichte der Deutschen Mineralogischen Gesellschaft, Beih. z. European J. Mineralogy, V.12, No.1, p.46
Fernando, G.W.A.R. and Hofmeister, W. (2000) Unusual occurrences of corundum-spinel-scheelite in Sri Lankan Granulite Terrane: implications for late stage metasomatic events, Proceed. 3rd International south Asian Geological Congress (GEOSAS 111), Lahore, Pakistan. p. 24-25
Mathavan, V., and G.W.A.R. Fernando (1998): Reactions and textures in wollastonite-scapolite calc-silicate rocks in the Highland Complex: Implication for retrograde isobaric cooling path in the metasediments, Proceed. 15th Ann. Sess. Geol. Soc. Sri Lanka (GSSL), pp. 7.
Fernando, G.W.A.R., M.S.Rupasinghe and C.B.Dissanayake. Discriminant analysis and its application to gem exploration in high-grade granulite terranes with special reference to Sri Lanka, Proceed. 30 th Intern. Geol. Congress., Beijing, China, 3-4-22 (03500 2994)
Fernando, G.W.A.R., M.S.Rupasinghe and C.B.Dissanayake (1996). Geochemical significance of gem-bearing sediments of Elahera and Ratnapura regions in Sri Lanka, (abs), Proceed. 12th Ann. Sess. Geol. Soc. Sri Lanka (GSSL), pp. 1-2.
Fernando, G.W.A.R., C.B.Dissanayake and M.S.Rupasinghe. (1995). Corundum mineralization of Sri Lanka and its relationships to Gondwana tectonics, Proceed. Intern. Symp. On “India and Antarctica during the Precambrian and granulite and crustal processes in East Antarctica”,Vishakapatnam, India, pp.18.
Fernando, G.W.A.R., M.S.Rupasinghe and C.B.Dissanayake (1995). Use of discriminant analysis in the identification of gem fields in Sri Lanka, Proceed. 10th Ann. Sess. Geol. Soc. Sri Lanka (GSSL), pp 2-3.
Fernando, G.W.A.R., M.S.Rupasinghe and C.B.Dissanayake (1995). Gem potential of Uma Oya in Sri Lanka, Proceed. 10th Ann. Sess. Geol. Soc. Sri Lanka (GSSL), pp 3-4.
Fernando, G.W.A.R., M.S.Rupasinghe and C.B.Dissanayake. (1994). Geochemical, statistical and mineralogical study of Badulu Oya: A guide to new gem localities, Proceed. 50 th Ann. Sess. Sri Lanka Assoc. Adv. Sci.(SLAAS), pp.162-163.
Fernando, W.I.S., G.W.A.R. Fernando, M.S.Rupasinghe and C.B.Dissanayake (1994) Application of heavy minerals in exploration for gem minerals in stream sediments, Proceed. 50 th Ann. Sess. Sri Lanka Assoc. Adv. Sci.(SLAAS), pp.140-141.
Mathavan, V., G.W.A.R. Fernando and N.I.C.Peiris (1993). Field relationships to arrested charnockites of Sri Lanka, Proceed. 8th Ann. Sess. Geol. Soc. Sri Lanka (GSSL), pp. 2-3.
Fernando, G.W.A.R., M.S.Rupasinghe and C.B.Dissanayake (1993). Serpentinization related to corundum crystallization at Rupaha, Sri Lanka, Proceed. 49 th Ann. Sess. Sri Lanka Assoc. Adv. Sci.(SLAAS), pp.161-162.
Fernando, G.W.A.R., V. Mathavan (1991). Occurrences of arrested charnockites and regional charnockites in the same locality, Proceed. 47 th Ann. Sess. Sri Lanka Assoc. Adv. Sci.(SLAAS), pp.95-96.
Mathavan, V. and G.W.A.R. Fernando. (1991). Partial melting in a cordierite-sillimanite gneiss from Dombawela, Matale, Sri Lanka, Proceed. 47 th Ann. Sess. Sri Lanka Assoc. Adv. Sci. (SLAAS), pp.94.