Mr Damsara Anthony
Higher Degree by Research Candidate
School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences
College of Science
I am a civil engineer and academic committed to advancing knowledge through research and innovation. I am currently pursuing a PhD at the Adelaide University, where my research focuses on coastal sustainability, ecosystem resilience, and environmentally responsible coastal development.My work centers on coastal protection, marine pollution mitigation, and sustainable coastal infrastructure, with the goal of supporting resilient coastal communities in the face of climate and development pressures. With a strong academic foundation and practical exposure, I bring an applied and interdisciplinary perspective to both research and teaching.
My research sits at the intersection of environmental science and coastal engineering, with a focus on integrating quantitative modelling approaches to better understand and manage coastal systems. I am particularly interested in how systems dynamics and environmental modelling tools can be applied to complex coastal problems; from pollutant fate and transport in marine sediments to the long-term trajectory of ecosystem recovery.
My current work centres on modelling heavy metal contamination dynamics in coastal environments using stock-and flow approaches, combining geochemical process modelling with ecological frameworks to inform more holistic assessments of environmental risk and resilience. Underpinning this is a broader commitment to developing modelling solutions that are not only technically rigorous but practically useful for the sustainable management of coastal ecosystems.
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 - 2026 | Lecturer | General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka |
| 2023 - 2026 | Visiting Lecturer | University of Vocational Technology |
| 2022 - 2023 | Academic Instructor \ | University of Sri Jayewardenepura |
| 2021 - 2021 | Civil Engineer- Intern | Sanken Constructions Pvt Ltd. |
| Language | Competency |
|---|---|
| English | Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review |
| Sinhala; Sinhalese | Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 - 2022 | General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University | Sri Lanka | Bachelor of Science (Hons) Engineering in Civil Engineering |
| Date | Title | Institution name | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education | General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University | Sri Lanka |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Siriwardana, H., Samarasekara, R. S. M., Anthony, D., & Vithanage, M. (2024). Measurements and analysis of nitrogen and phosphorus in oceans: Practice, frontiers, and insights. Heliyon, 10(7), 17 pages. Scopus9 WoS7 |
| 2024 | Sujivakand, J., Samarasekara, R. S. M., Siriwardana, H. P. A. M., Anthony, D. R., & Siriwardana, H. (2024). Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for coastal protection assessment: A study of detached breakwater and groins at Marawila Beach, Sri Lanka. REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE, 69, 19 pages. WoS10 |
| 2023 | Anthony, D., Siriwardana, H., Ashvini, S., Pallewatta, S., Samarasekara, S. M., Edirisinghe, S., & Vithanage, M. (2023). Trends in marine pollution mitigation technologies: Scientometric analysis of published literature (1990-2022). REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE, 66, 15 pages. WoS15 |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Samarasekara, R. S. M., Siriwardana, A. H. M. S., & Anthony, D. R. (2023). Recent Maritime Accidents. In Maritime Accidents and Environmental Pollution - The X-Press Pearl Disaster (pp. 15-39). CRC Press. DOI |
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