• Master of Philosophy - 2016

           Post Graduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

           Research Title: Growth Performance and Carbon Accumulation of Khaya

           (Khaya senegalensis) Plantations in Anuradhapura and Kurunegala

           Forest Divisions of Sri Lanka

• Master of Science in Crop Science - 2013

          Post Graduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya

          Directed Study Title:  Effect of Water Stress on Growth and Yield Performance

          of Two Capsicum Varieties

• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Specialized in Crop Science) - 2005

          Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

          Research Title: Comparison of Growth and Pest and Disease Incidence of Tea

          Grown under Organic, Biodynamic and Conventional Management Systems

More than 12 years of teaching expereineces in the field of plantation and forestry

• PS 2201: Plantation Crop Production I
• PS 3101: Plantation Crop Production II
• PS 3202: Plantation Crop Technology I
• PS 3205: Plantation Forest Management
• PS 4102: Plantation Crop Technology II

• 2016 onwards:  Senior Lecturer, Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka,Sri Lanka.
• 2008-2016: Lecturer (Probationary), Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka,Sri Lanka.
• 2007-2008: Lecturer (Temporary), Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka,Sri Lanka.
• 2006-2007: Demonstrator (Temporary), Department of Plantation Management, Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka.
• 2005-2006: Lecturer (Temporary), Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Administrative experiences as a;

• Lecturer in Charge of the Departement of Plant Scienecs, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka,Sri Lanka.
• Student councellor (female) of the Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka,Sri Lanka.
• Academic sub warden of the Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka,Sri Lanka.
• Visiting Lecturer, Department of Forestry and Environmental Scienecs, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayawardhanapura

• CARP Research Grant, 2012
• University Research Grant, 2016

• Member of the E & E forum of the Tea Research Institute of Sri Lanka

• Chaminda Egodawatta and Rasika Warnasooriya (2014). Diversity of Tree Flora in Homegardens in  Urban Proximity of Anuradhapura City, Sri Lanka. Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Vol. 3, No. 1, 2014, pp. 34-39.  
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• Warnasooriya, W.M.R.S.K., Sivananthawerl, T. (2015). Khaya (Khaya senegalensis): Is it a Potential Plantation Forest Species for Climate Change Mitigation in Sri Lanka?. International Journal of Agriculture, Forestry and Plantation. Vol. 01, September, 2015. 45-55pp (E ISSN 2462-1757).
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• Warnasooriya, W.M.R.S.K., Sivananthawerl, T. (2015). Growth Performance and Carbon Accumulation of Khaya (Khaya senegalensis) in Sri Lanka. Tropical Agriculture Research. Vol. 27. November, 2015. (ISSN 1016.1422).
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• Warnasooriya, W.M.R.S.K., Sivananthawerl, T., Hitinayake, H.M.G.S.B., Bandara, A.M.K.R. (2016). Site quality of Khaya (Khaya senegalensis) Plantations in Sri Lanka as Indicated by  Height-Diameter Relation and Top Height. International Journal of Agriculture, Forestry and  Plantation. Vol. 02, February, 2016. 171-180pp (E ISSN 2462-1757).

• Warnasooriya, W.M.R.S.K., De Costa, W,A.J.M. & Jayasekara, S.J.B.A. 2008. Effects of Water  Stress Imposed at Different Growth Stages on Growth and Yield of Two Contrasting Varieties of Capsicum annum L. Proceedings of 2nd International Symposium of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, July 2008 : 11pp.
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• Karunarathne, S.B. and Warnasooriya, W.M.R.S.K. 2009. Simple Approach to detect the Landuse  Changes Using Google Earth Images: A Case Study from Chilaw Lagoon of Sri Lanka. “First  National Symposium on Natural Resources Management 2009’. Department of Natural Resources, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka: 20pp.
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• Niruba, K. Mohotti, K. Warnasooriya, W.M.R.S.K. and Sanjeewa, T.A.B.D. Elemental Sulphur and  Bracken Fern Litter to Ameliorate pH of Organic and Biodynamic Tea Soils. “Proceedings of Final Year Research Symposium, 2010. Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 20 pp.
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• Dayarathne, W.H.R.A. Senevirathne, P. and Warnasooriya, W.M.R.S.K. Possible Causes for the Gap  Between Potential and Commercial Yield of Recommended Rubber (Hevea brasilliensis Muell Arg.) Clones. “Proceedings of Final Year Research Symposium, 2010. Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 18 pp.
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• Dayananda, A. G. A. N. De Silva, P. and Wrnasooriya, W.M.R.S.K. Antagonistic Microorganisms to  Control Soil Borne Pathogens in Black Pepper (Piper nigrum L.) Nurseries. “Proceedings of Final Year Research Symposium, 2011. Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 25pp.
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• Gamage, P. G. G. N. W. Galahitiyawa, G. L. C. Warnasooriya, W. M. R. S. K. Degree of Wither on  premium grades in Low country Orthodox Black Tea Manufacture. “Proceedings of Final Year Research Symposium, 2011. Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 30pp.
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• Gunawardhana, D.C. Botheju, W.S. Warnasooriya, W.M.R.S.K. Effect of Weir height of Stepwise  Fluidized Bed Dryer-3 on Output and Quality of Made Tea. “Proceedings of Final Year Research Symposium, 2012. Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 30pp.
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• Kumarage, R.C. Warnasooriya, W.M.R.S.K. Sivananthawerl, T. Estimation of Timber volume and  carbon stock of existing Khaya (Khaya senegalensis) Plantations in Anuradhapura and Kurunegala Districts. “Proceedings of Final Year Research Symposium, 2012. Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 35pp.
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• Rajapaksha, R.T.L. Warnasooriya, W.M.R.S.K. Sivananthawerl, T. Estimation of carbon stock of  existing Teak (Tectona grandis) Plantations in Anuradhapura and Kurunegala Districts. “Proceedings of Final Year Research Symposium, 2012. Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 40pp.
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• Egodawatta, W.C.P. Dissanayake, D.M.D. Warnasooriya, W.M.R.S.K. Early vigour as an  implication in screening for competitiveness for crop-weed competition in Rice. Proceedings of the RUSL Third annual Research Symposium, 2013. Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 25pp.
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• Vinoj kumar, K. Mohotti, K. M. Warnasooriya, W. M. R. S. K. Amarasena, P. G. D. S. Capacity of  Biochar sources as a soil amendment in enhancing use efficiency of synthetic fertilizers and soil pesticides. “Proceedings of Final Year Research Symposium, 2013. Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 34pp.
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• Rangani, H.G.U. Ranasinghe, C.S. Warnasooriya, W.M.R.S.K. Estimation of total dry matter  requirement of developing fruits of improved coconut cultivars. “Proceedings of Final Year Research Symposium, 2013. Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 36pp.
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• Landewela, K.S.P. Mudith Mewan, K. Warnasooriya, W.M.R.S.K. (2014). Effect of Micro Nutrients  on the Quality of Black Tea. 6th Annual Research Symposium Proceedings. Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 69pp
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• Nadeeshani, S.M.A.O. Ranasinghe, C.S. Warnasooriya, W.M.R.S.K. (2014). Temperature and  Rainfall Variability on Carbohydrate Content of Anthers and Pollen Germination in Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.). 6th Annual Research Symposium Proceedings”. Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 83pp
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• Warnasooriya, W.M.R.S.K. Sivanantharwerl, T. Egodawatta, W.C.P (2014). Biomass and Carbon  Sequestration of Khaya (Khaya senegalensis) Plantations in Anuradhapura and Kurunegala Divisions of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of Nineteenth International Forestry and Environment Symposium, Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayawardhanapura, Sri Lanka”. 52pp
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• Madusanka, K.P.C., Jayawardhane, S.A.D.P.S., Warnasooriya, W.M.R.S.K., Dissanayake, D.M.D., Mewan, K.M. (2015). Quality Parameters of Green Tea Productsin Sri Lankan Market. 7th Annual Research Symposium Proceedings”. Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 61pp   
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• Wijerathna, S.I.S., Alawathugoda, R.M.D., Warnasooriya, W.M.R.S.K. (2015). Multiplication of Milla (Vitex altissima L.) through Vegetative Propagation. 7th Annual Research Symposium Proceedings”. Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 61pp
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• Abeywardana, D.A.S.R., Ranaweera, K.K., Ranathunga, M.A.B., Warnasooriya, W.M.R.S.K. (2015). Development of Somatic Embryogenesis Protocal for Tea (Camellia sinensis (L.) O Kuntze). 7th Annual Research Symposium Proceedings”. Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 61pp
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• Warnasooriya, W.M.R.S.K., Sivananthawerl, T. (2015). Khaya (Khaya senegalensis): Is it a Potential Plantation Forest Species for Climate Change Mitigation in Sri Lanka?. Proceedings of Kuala Lumpur International Agriculture, Forestry and Plantation (KLIAFP) Conference 2015. (E-ISBN 978-967-11350-7-5).
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• Abeywardana, D.A.S.R., Ranaweera, K.K., Ranatunga, M.A.B., Warnasooriya, W.M.R.S.K. 2016. Somatic Embryogenesis Protocol for Tea (Camellia Sinensis (L.) 0 Kuntze). Proceeding of 3rd International Research Symposium. January, 2016. Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 80-89pp.
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• Mawalagedera, S.M.M.R., Warnasooriya, W.M.R.S.K., Wijesiri, L.A.N.D. and Weerasinghe, P.A. Motives for Deserting the B.Sc. Agriculture Degree, Faculty of Ahriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. Proceeding of 3rd International Research Symposium. January, 2016. Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 44-47pp.
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• Warnasooriya, W.M.R.S.K., Sivananthawerl, T., Hitinayake, H.M.G.S.B., Bandara, A.M.K.R. (2016). Site quality of Khaya (Khaya senegalensis) Plantations in Sri Lanka as Indicated by  Height-Diameter Relation and Top Height. Proceeding of Kuala Lumpur International Agriculture, Forestry and Plantation (KLIAFP2) Conference 2016. (E-ISBN 978-967-113507-5). Seelarathna, W.A.H.K., Ranasinghe, C.S. and Warnasooriya, W.M.R.S.K. (2016). Carbon  Sequestration of Coconut Monocropping and Coconut-Gliricidia Intercropping Systems in the Intermediate Zone of Sri Lanka. 8th Annual Research Symposium Proceedings. Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 51pp
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• Jayasundara, J.M.I., Zuhry, A.L.M. and Warnasooriya, W.M.R.S.K. (2016). Identification of  Suitable Rooting and Acclimatization Media for Walla Patta. 8th Annual Research Symposium Proceedings. Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 52pp
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• Walisundara, W.M.B.K., Bandara, N.P.S.N., Warnasooriya, W.M.R.S.K. (2017). Biochar application on soil improvement and early growth of tea. 9th Annual Research Symposium Proceedings”. Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 49pp
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• Hewawasam, H.W.M.L., Wijerathna, T.L., Pathirana, V.P.R.P. and Warnasooriya, W.M.R.S.K. (2017). Effect of potassium on drough stress mitigation in tea. 9th Annual Research Symposium Proceedings”. Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 54pp
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• Izzadeen, M.I., Piyasena, K.G.N.P. and Warnasooriya, W.M.R.S.K. (2018). Antioxident activity of Sri Lankan Black Tea. 10th Annual Research Symposium Proceedings”. Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 82pp
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• Rayeez, N.R.m., Anuruddha, T.A.S. and Warnasooriya, W.M.R.S.K. (2018). Development of an automated operation for variable speed drive coupled fan motor in trough withering. 10th Annual Research Symposium Proceedings”. Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 87pp