Lakshman Galagedara
استاد · Sustainable Land and Water Resources Management
Memorial University of Newfoundlandمعرفی
Lakshman Galagedara is a Professor in Environmental Science at the School of Science and the Environment, Memorial University. With a Ph.D. from the University of Guelph, he specializes in sustainable land and water resource management, focusing on boreal ecosystems and agricultural practices.
- Education: B.Sc.-Agri (Hons.) from University of Peradeniya, M.Agri from Obihiro University, Ph.D. from University of Guelph
- Contact: Office AS3020, Phone (709)639-2565, Email lgalagedara@mun.ca
His research spans hydrogeophysics, hydrology, and agrophysics, using non-invasive geophysical methods like GPR and EMI for precision agriculture. He integrates hydrological modeling to assess climate change impacts on water and food security, with over 90 peer-reviewed articles and $30 million in research funding.
Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary work in biochar-soil interactions, rock dust amendments, and geophysical sensor fusion. His projects include marine byproduct valorization and microplastics monitoring, addressing global challenges in resource sustainability.
Scientific Honors:
- Grenfell Campus Research Award (2023)
Galagedara mentors over 100 students and leads grants like NSERC-SSHRC Alliance for precision agriculture and MITACS projects on biogas production and soil conservation. His lab collaborates internationally on climate-smart agriculture and ecosystem-based solutions.
