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Temporary Demonstrator, Department of Botany, University of Ruhuna (Feb 2016 – May 2017)
Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Botany, University of Ruhuna (June 2017 – June 2019)
Temporary Demonstrator, Department of Botany, The Open University of Sri Lanka (July 2019 – March 2021)
Microbiologist – Raigam Marketing Services (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka (April 2021 – Nov 2021)
Academic Coordinator – Department of Botany, The Open University of Sri Lanka (March 2024 – January 2025)
Course Coordination:
B.Sc. Degree programme
BYU3301: Organization of Cells and Plant Biochemistry
BYU4300: Plant Physiology
Undergraduate Research:
· Screening of Antibacterial effect of selected plants
· Controlling Mimosa pigra using shade effects
M. Phil. Research:
Vegetative and reproductive phenology of true cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum J. Presl) in relation to peelability variations
1. Hansika, K.A.S., Kodikara, K.A.S., Wijeweera, A.A., Senanayake, G., and Jayatissa, L.P. (2022). Vegetative and Reproductive Phenology of Cinnamomum verum J. Presl grown in intermediate climatic zone of Sri Lanka. Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka. 50(1); 87-99.
DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jnsfsr.v50i1.10256
1. Hansika, K.A.S., Kodikara, K.A.S., Wijeweera, A.A., Wijesinghe, K.G.G., Senanayake, G., and Jayatissa, L.P. (2020). Peelability of improved accessions and commonly used varieties of Cinnamomum verum J. Presl: Implications for harvest management. Proceedings of 17th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 04.
2. Hansika, K.A.S., Kodikara, K.A.S., Wijeweera, A.A., Wijesinghe, K.G.G., Senanayake, G., and Jayatissa, L.P. (2018). Perception of the Workers in the Cinnamon Industry on Seasonal Variations of Peelability of Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum J. Presl). Proceedings of 15th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 18.
3. Hansika, K.A.S., Perera, A.J.D., and Hemamali, K.K.G.U. (2018). Screening of antibacterial effect of selected plant leaf extracts. Proceedings of 5th Ruhuna International Science and Technology Conference, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 77.
4. Sriyanthi, W.G.S., Hansika, K.A.S., Premachandra, G.S.D., Shanthamal, K.S.K.,Dayananda, T.G.,and Masakorala, K. (2014). Hydroponics based mini flower pot for indoor gardening. Proceedings of Invention & Innovation Exhibition, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 30.
5. Weerasinghe, S.S., Thakshila, W.A.K.G.,Jayasooriya, M.N.D., Fernando, K.S.M., Hansika, K.A.S., Gunathilaka, M.W.S.P., Jayawardhane, R.M.I.N., Jayalath, J.W.W.C., Kariyawasa, H.A., Tharaka, K.G.D., and Abeywickrama, S.S. (2013). Ultrasonic spectacles. Proceedings of Invention & Innovation Exhibition, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 50.
