Lalith Suriyagoda

Dr. Lalith Suriyagoda is an Adjunct Lecturer at the School of Agriculture and Environment, The University of Western Australia (UWA), with an external professorship at the University of Peradeniya since 2016. His research centers on sustainable agro-ecosystems through improved nutrient and water-use efficiency, directly addressing livelihood challenges for subsistence farming communities in Sri Lanka.

His educational qualifications include:

• PhD in Agriculture from The University of Western Australia (2011)
• MSc in Statistics from the University of Peradeniya (2007)
• MSc in Agriculture from Saga University (2006)
• BSc in Agriculture from the University of Peradeniya (2003)

Dr. Suriyagoda's primary research domains encompass soil fertility, plant nutrition, and crop physiology, with significant contributions to crop modelling and agronomic practices. His work integrates field studies in Sri Lankan agriculture to enhance food security and human nutrition while advancing sustainable farming systems.

Analysis of his 2022-2024 publications reveals consistent focus on mineral element dynamics in crops, soil contamination remediation, and nutrient management in rice and vegetable systems. Key thematic trends include heavy metal mitigation strategies, phosphorus cycling in plant tissues, and soil fertility impacts on food safety.

Collaborative research with UWA colleagues and international partners has strengthened his field effectiveness. No information on student advising, grant funding, or laboratory facilities was provided in the source material.