Mr. AHMN Chamara 

Lecturer (Probationary) 
Department of Biosystems Engineering
Faculty of Agriculture & Plantation Management
Wayamba University of Sri Lanka,
Makandura, Gonawila (NWP

Office: +94 3122 99704, +1(402) 472-2442
Mobile:+1(402) 304-9017
Email: nipuna@wyb.ac.lk, nabeysingheherathm2@huskers.unl.edu
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Mr. Nipuna Chamara

Nipuna Chamara is currently working as a Lecturer (probationary) in the Department of Biosystems Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management in the Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. Currently, he is reading for his Masters in the Department of Biological Systems Engineering, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA.

He obtained B.Sc. (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering Degree from the University of Moratuwa Sri Lanka in the year 2013. After graduation, he worked in Brandix Apparel Solutions as a Research and Development Engineer, Design Engineer in Camoplast Solideal and as an Operations Manager in Puttalam Salt Ltd, prior joining the Wayamba University as an academic.

Curriculum Vitae

  • Associate Member Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL)
  • The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
    • Performance Evaluation of Agriculture Machinery
    • Sea Water Nutrient Extraction and Usage Studies
    • Sensor based Plant Phenotyping Systems Development
    • Precision Farming Techniques
    • Production System Optimization
    • Value added product development
    • Movable electrical agricultural machinery platform development
    • Renewable energy source for farm power
    • Graduate Research Assistantship University of Nebraska Lincoln, USA (2019-2021) 

    Selected publications in refereed journals

    1. Chamara, A.H.M.N., Perera, K.C.R., Amarasinghe, R. and Nandika, W.S.D., 2012. Development of a Sensor Based Self Powered Smart Control System for Agricultural Irrigation Systems. Journal of Food and Agriculture, 5(1-2), pp.30–38. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jfa.v5i1-2.5180

    Conference Proceedings

    1. Gamlath, R.S.W., Gunathilke, H.A.W.S., and Chamara, A.H.M.N.,(2018), A Study on the Current Status of Mechanization of Paddy Cultivation in Sri Lanka: Case of Anuradhapura District, Proceedings of 17th Agricultural Research Symposium (2018) 129-133, WUSL, Sri Lanka.
    2. Rushnee, R.M., Udayanga, N.W.B.A.L., Chamara, A.H.M.N. and Herath, H.M.L.K. (2018). Knowledge and Attitudes of Vegetable Farmers on Organic Farming: A case Study from Anuradhapura District. 19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. p71
    3. Tarsha, K.D.B.N., Chamara, A.H.M.N., Sumanaratne, L.E.M.C.S., Udayanga, N.W.B.A.L., Herath, H.M.L.K., Determining Quality of Edible Salt in Sri Lanka Based on Consumer’s Perspectives, (2018), Proceedings of 17th Agricultural Research Symposium (2018) 390-394, WUSL, SriLanka
    4. Aththanayaka, A.M.H.K., Chamara, A.H.M.N., Sumanaratne, L.E.M.C.S., Herath, H.M.L.K., (2017), Statistical Process Control and Quality Assurance of Solar Crystal Salt Industry in Sri Lanka: An Application of I-MR Charts as an Instrument, Proceedings of 16th Agricultural Research Symposium, WUSL, SriLanka
    5. WEERASOORIYA, P.D.U.J., Herath, H.M.I.K., and Chamara, A.H.M.N., Potential of Bittern Solution to be usedas a Fertilizer Source for Adult Coconut Palm, Proceedings of 17th Agricultural Research Symposium (2018)198-202, WUSL, SriLanka

    Books and book chapters

    • Chamara, A.H.M.N., (2018), Development of a Model Code of Ethics for Higher Educational Institutes in Sri Lanka, Publisher: Staff Development center Wayamba University , Sri Lanaka Editor: Udith Jayasinghe

    Pending Patents

    • Range Finder Sensor Based Density and Level Measuring System Application Number: 19824 (National Intellectual Property Office of Sri Lanka) (2017)

    Research Grants

    Co-Investigator – AHEAD Development Oriented Research Projects, An Integrated Approach to Improve the Socio-Economic & Environmental Sustainability of Intensive Agricultural Systems with Special Reference to Kalpitiya Peninsula (2019)