DINESHA RASANJALI SENARATHNE
Lecturer
B.A. Hons. (Kelaniya), Post. Grad. Diploma in Environment and Regional Development (Colombo), MSocSc (Master in Tourism Geography), University of Waikato, New ZealaND
Contact Details
B.A. Hons. (Kelaniya), Post. Grad. Diploma in Environment and Regional Development (Colombo), MSocSc (Master in Tourism Geography), University of Waikato, New ZealaND
Contact Details
- E- mail : kln@gmail.com, drss1@students.waikato.ac.nz/ dinesha@kln.ac.lk
- Phone : +64(0)210695295
- Area of Specialization: Tourism Geography, Urban Geography, Qualitative Methodology and Cartography
- Research Interest: Tourism destination development and Sustainable tourism planning in Sri Lanka, Nature-based Responsible tourism in New Zealand, Canopy Tourism in New Zealand, Participatory Forest Management in Sri Lanka, Urban Recreational activities in Sri Lanka
- Research gate Link
https://www.researchgate.net/home
- Google Scholar Link
https://scholar.google.co.nz/citations?user=OC6AfdgAAAAJ&hl=en
- LinkedIn:
https://lk.linkedin.com/in/dineshasenarathna
Publication
Book or Text Book
- Practical Geography, ISBN-978-955-54220-1-7, author publication, 2012.
- Urban Recreational Activities, ISBN-978-955-54220-0-0, author publication, 2011.
Research Publication
Full Papers
- ‘Tourists’ perceptions on native birds’ conservation and their impacts on responsible nature-based tourism’, CAUTHE, University of Otago, New Zealand, 2017.
- ‘Seniors and nature-based adventure tourism’, FASS interdisciplinary Postgraduate’s online journal of ‘Te Kura KeteAronui’, University of Waikato, New Zealand, 2017 (accepted for publication).
- ‘Geography and it’s exclusiveness’, Magazine of 'BaumaVidya', the Society of Geography and Development Studies, Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Volume X, 2011/2012.
- ‘The Salient Events for Origin and Evolution of Sustainable Development Concept’, Journal of ‘Santhathi’, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Volume V, 2012.
- ‘The Origin and Evolution of Geography’, Journal of ‘SamajaVimarshana’, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, 2012.
- ‘The Significance of the Five Themes as a Framework for Studying Geography’, Journal of ‘Santhathi’, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Volume IV, 2011.
- ‘Effects on the Transportation and Communication for the Development of the Tourism Industry’, Journal of ‘Shastri’, Godage publication, 2011.
- ‘World Tourism Classification and Sri Lanka’, Journal of ‘Pasadika’, Godage publication, 2011.
- ‘Community Forest Management as an Approach to Rural Development’, Journal of ‘SamajaVimarshi’, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, 2011.
Abstract
Research papers presented at international conferences:
- ‘Responsible nature-based tourism in New Zealand’, American Geographers’ Association, Boston, April 2017 (accepted for oral presentation).
- ‘Tourists’ perceptions on native birds’ conservation and their impacts on responsible nature-based tourism’, CAUTHE, University of Otago, New Zealand, February 2017.
- ‘Seniors and nature-based adventure tourism’, FASS Grad interdisciplinary Postgraduate conference, University of Waikato, New Zealand, October 2016.
- ‘Issues and Solutions for Municipal Waste Management in Sri Lanka’, 3rd International Conference on Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, October 2016.
§ ‘Post-War Potential for Developing MICE Tourism Industry in Sri Lanka’, American Geographers’ Association, San Francisco, California, Volume: 62, March 2016.
- ‘Chinese Culinary Art Experience: A Strategy for Developing Sri Lankan Culinary Tourism’, Indo – Sri Lankan International Geography Conference, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, December 2014.
- ‘An Assessment of a Community Forest Management Project for Rural Development: Case Study related to Kendahena GND in Kurunegala District’, 2nd International Conference on Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, November 2013.
- ‘Potentials and Problems of Using Religious Places for Urban Recreational Needs: A Case Study Related to Kelaniya Buddhist Temple – Western Province, Sri Lanka’, 6th International Colloquium for Tourism and Leisure, Research Center of Songkla University, Thailand, August 2013.
- ‘An Identification of Spatial and Temporal Patterns of Forest Fire using GIS Techniques’ 4th International Conference on Geo- Information Technology for Natural Disaster Management – “Reduce Exposure to Reduce Risk”, November 2012.
Research papers presented in national conferences:
- ‘Trends in Buddhist Religious Tourism Sites: Special Reference to Kelaniya Temple’, 1st Research Symposium for Temporary Academic Staff, Faculty of Social Sciences, 2012.
- Significances of Evolution of the Urban Recreational Activities in Ancient Cities in Sri Lanka’, 5th Annual Research Conference, Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka, 2012.
- ‘Development of Eco Friendly Tourist Attractions with special reference to Sinharaja forest complex’, Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2011.
- ‘A Study of the Potential of Urban Recreational Activities with Special Reference to the Kotikawatta-MulleriyawaDivisional Secretariat Division’, National Geography Conference, University of Sri Jayawardhanapura, 2011.
Ongoing Research
- Responsible nature-based tourism: Rotorua Canopy tours in the Dansey Road Scenic Reserve in New Zealand, a critical review.
Membership in Professional Associations
- The Department coordinator of ‘Research Centre of Social Sciences’ (RCSS), Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya.[2014-Present]
- A life member of ‘Geo-Informatics Society of Sri Lanka’ (GISSL).
- A life member of ‘National Geographic Society of Sri Lanka’.
- Member, Association of American Geographers (AAG).