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ORCID iD: 0000-0002-3785-9666
Biography
Dushantha is a researcher who specializes in the field of ocean-atmosphere interaction, particularly with regard to climate change, ocean warming, and marine extreme events such as marine heatwaves. With a background in physical oceanography, Dushantha has extensive experience in data collection techniques, including CTD, XBT, and Argo, as well as satellite data. Dushantha's hands-on experience in data processing, programming, and climate modeling has enabled him to develop a deep understanding of the complex physical processes that govern the interactions between the ocean and atmosphere.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 14 Life Below Water
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Collaborations from the last five years
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Assessment of Marine Debris and Plastic Pollution along the western Coast of Sri Lanka
Guruge, K. P. G. K. P., Siriwardhana , S. M. U. P., Bandara, T., Suwandhahannadi, W. K., Jayarathna, W. N. D. S., Hewathilake, H. P. T. S. & Kumara, P. B. T. P., Sept 2025, In: Regional Studies in Marine Science. 86, 104176.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Evaluation and future projection of marine heatwaves in CMIP6 models in the Indian Ocean
Sandaruwan, J. W. N. D., Zhou, W., Collins, M., Adeyeri, O. E., Ni, Z., Erandani, L. W. A. & Wang, X., Dec 2025, In: Environmental Research Communications. 7, 12, 14 p., 121005.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Future Summertime Marine Heatwaves in the Indian Ocean in Response to Enhanced Variability of the Western North Pacific Subtropical High Under Warming Climate
Sandaruwan, J. W. N. D., Zhou, W., Collins, M. & Wang, X., Sept 2025, In: Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans. 130, 9, e2025JC022626.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Linkages between the Indian Ocean Basin Mode and tropical cyclone activity in the North Indian and Western North Pacific Oceans
Lakshani, W. A. E., Zhou, W., Chan, J. C. L., Wang, X., Sandaruwan, J. W. N. D. & Ni, Z., Apr 2025, In: Climate Dynamics. 63, 4, 16 p., 171.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Evaluation of the Genesis Potential Indices in the CMIP6 Models with Bias Correction Methods and Projecting Future Tropical Cyclone Potential
WIDANA ARACHCHIGE, E. L., ZHOU, W., TOUMI, R., WANG, X., ADEYERI, O. E. & WIJENDRA NAIDHELAGE, D. S. J., 25 Jun 2024.Research output: Conference Papers › Poster › peer-review
Prizes
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Best Student Poster Award
WIDANA ARACHCHIGE, E. L. (Recipient), ADEYERI, O. E. (Recipient) & WIJENDRA NAIDHELAGE, D. S. J. (Recipient), 28 Jun 2024
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
Activities
- 3 Conference / Symposium
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Asia Oceania Geosciences Society 21st Annual Meeting
WIJENDRA NAIDHELAGE, D. S. J. (Advisory Chair)
27 Jun 2024Activity: Organizing or Participating in a conference / an event › Conference / Symposium
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Asia Oceania Geosciences Society 21st Annual Meeting
WIDANA ARACHCHIGE, E. L. (Presenter), ZHOU, W. (Participant), WIJENDRA NAIDHELAGE, D. S. J. (Participant) & ADEYERI, O. E. (Participant)
24 Jun 2024Activity: Organizing or Participating in a conference / an event › Conference / Symposium
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European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2024 (EGU24)
WIJENDRA NAIDHELAGE, D. S. J. (Participant)
14 Apr 2024 → 19 Apr 2024Activity: Organizing or Participating in a conference / an event › Conference / Symposium
Thesis
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A Study on Marine Heatwaves in the Indian Ocean: Spatiotemporal Variability, Drivers, and Future Changes
WIJENDRA NAIDHELAGE, D. S. J. (Author), WANG, X. (Supervisor) & ZHOU, W. (External Co-Supervisor), 29 Apr 2025Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis