Ms. Piyumi Batuwita

Degree: B.Sc. (Hons) in Environmental Science, University of Jaffna MSc. in Climate Change and Environmental Management, University of Colombo (Reading)
Department of English Language Teaching

Air Quality and Environmental Monitoring

Air quality and atmospheric pollution monitoring Impact of meteorological conditions and climate change modeling of environmental data
  • Batuwita, P.M., Wijerathna A.I.S.S, Jayasundara, J.J.M.A.D., and Naveendrakumar, G. (2024). Dependence of air pollutants on meteorological parameters in urban environments: a comparative study of Battaramulla and Kandy. Proceedings of Peradeniya University International Research Sessions (iPURSE 2024), Peradeniya, Sri Lanka: University of Peradeniya.
  • Wijerathna, A.I.S.S., Batuwita, P.M., Naveendrakumar, G., Amarathunga, A.A.D., and Jayasundara, J.J.M.A.D. (2023). Preliminary indications on atmospheric particulate matter and rainwater chemistry in Colombo, Sri Lanka: a study during the southwestern monsoon. Proceedings of the 28th International Forestry and Environment Symposium – 2024, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
  • Batuwita, P.M., Ranawaka Arachchi, R.A.W., Santhiyago, P.U., Kalpage, L.U., Jayasundara, J.J.M.A.D., and Naveendrakumar, G. (2023). Diurnal and seasonal variations of ground-level ozone and nitrogen dioxide in Battaramulla and Kandy, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Young Scientists’ Conference Multidisciplinary Research (YSCMR) – 2023, Kandy, Sri Lanka: National Institute of Fundamental Studies.
  • Batuwita, P.M., Ranawaka Arachchi, R.A.W., Santhiyago, P.U., Jayasundara, J.J.M.A.D., and Naveendrakumar, G. (2023). A study of the correlation between local meteorology and atmospheric particulate matter in Kandy and Battaramulla in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences 2023, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka: Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya.

Member of the Institute of Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka (IEPSL)

  • Late Mrs. Puvoneswary Loganathan Gold Medal for the best overall performance in the course unit ENS4182, Climate Change in the bachelor of science honours in Environmental Science, University of Jaffna
  • Faculty award for the overall best performance in bachelor of science honours in Environmental Science, in level four
  • University prize for the best performance in the Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science)- 2019