Education

Master (Reading) (non-thesis) of Environmental Soil Science, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka  

BSc (Hons) in Agricultural Technology and Management Specialized in Soil and Environment, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka - First Class (3.76/4.00 FGPA)

Publications

Full Papers

1. H.P.S.R., Premarathne, Dandeniya W.S., and Haputhantri T.R. (2024). Evaluating the Impact of Integrated Nutrient Management Practices on Land Productivity, Crop Residue Decomposition and Abundance of Soil Organisms in a Banana Plantation in Sri Lanka. Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 10 (4):355-70. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajsspn/2024/v10i4410
2. Dandeniya, W. S., Dias, A. M., Madushani, I., Premarathne, H. P. S. R., & Dharmakeerthi, R. S. (2025). Efficacy of phosphate solubilizing bacteria in mobilizing soil P for supporting rice cultivation is determined by the soil moisture management strategy. Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1080/00380768.2025.2550769
3. Premarathne, H.P.S.R., Dandeniya, W.S., Kamburugoda, K.K.C.J. and Thaboshini, S. (2026). Investigating the concentrations of amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin, sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim for culture-based monitoring of antibiotic resistance in soil bacteria. Tropical Agricultural Research, 37(4):318-325. https://doi.org/10.4038/tar.v37i4.9094

Abstracts

1. Premarathne H.P.S.R., Dandeniya W.S., and Haputhanthri T.R., 2023, Decomposition of Crop Residues and Diversity of Soil Microorganisms as Affected by Different Nutrient Management Practices in a Banana Plantation. Proceedings of the 9th Faculty of Agriculture Undergraduate Research Symposium held in Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 26th March, 2024 pp.19.
2. Premarathne H.P.S.R., Dandeniya W.S., and Haputhanthri T.R., 2024, The Effect of Combined Use of Chemical Fertilizers and Poultry Manure on Decomposition of Banana Crop Residues under Field Conditions. Proceedings of the Young Scientists’ Conference on Multidisciplinary Research - 2024, Young Scientists’ Association, National Institute of Fundamental Studies, Sri Lanka 27th November, 2024 pp. 7.
3. Premarathne H.P.S.R., Dandeniya W.S., Kamburugoda K.K.C.J., and Thaboshini S., 2025, Assessing the Resistance Levels of Soil Bacteria for Amoxicillin, Ciprofloxacin, Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim. Proceedings of the 37th Annual Congress of Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 21st November, 2025 pp 11.

Volunteer Experience

1. Program Assistant in School Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Promotion and Implementation Program in Sri Lanka Education University of Hong Kong and University of Peradeniya - 2024 August to 2024 September 
2. Analyzing Plant and Soil samples received by the analytical service of Department of Soil Science - 2024 April to 2025 November 

Presentations

1. Delivered a Poster Presentation at Faculty of Agriculture undergraduate Research Symposium (FAuRS) - 2023
2. Delivered a Speed Talk Presentation at the Proceedings of Young Scientists’ Conference on Multidisciplinary Research, 2024 National Institute of Fundamental Studies, Kandy, Sri Lanka
3. Delivered an Oral Presentation at the 37th Annual Congress of Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, 2025 University of Peradeniya