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Climate-smart agriculture adoption: key drivers and impacts on food security
(Faculty of Graduate Studies) Sewwandi, H; Herath, M
Understanding Food Security Food security is the assurance that every person has reliable access to enough safe and nutritious food to maintain a healthy life. Traditionally, this is built upon four pillars: availability (adequate supply), access (ability to obtain food), utilization (nutritional value and proper use), and stability (consistent access over time, even during shocks). In recent years, our understanding has evolved to include agency—the power of communities to make their own food decisions and sustainabil-ity, which protects the resources needed for future generations. Together, these six dimensions offer a holistic perspective, shifting the focus from mere production to a more equitable, resilient, and long-term approach to feeding the world.
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Integrated GIS-MCDA approach for planning sustainable urban development in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
(Faculty of Graduate Studies) Senevirathne, H; Wijesiri, C; Keerthi, T
Why Urban Planning Matters in Trin¬comalee Trincomalee District, home to Sri Lanka’s largest natural harbor, is undergoing rapid urban growth. While development brings economic opportunities, unplanned expansion can place heavy pressure on infrastructure, agricultural lands, and environmen¬tally sensitive areas. Problems such as traffic con¬gestion, loss of green spaces, flooding, and infor¬mal settlements often emerge when cities grow without clear spatial guidance. To avoid these challenges, urban growth needs to be planned, informed, and evidence based. Identi¬fying where development should happen is just as important as deciding how it should happen. This study focuses on supporting that decision-making process by using modern geospatial tools to iden¬tify the most suitable areas for future urban devel¬opment in the Trincomalee District.
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Enhancing daily life: a prosthetic hand with finger abduction and adduction
(Faculty of Graduate Studies) Gunawardhana, G; Gopura, R; Ranaweera, P
The human hand is a remarkable design of nature. Its complexity and dexterity go beyond imagination, combining both functionality and aesthetic appeal that enhance human creativity and daily life. Life without a hand can be mentally and physically challenging, as it affects nearly every activity. Un¬fortunately, accidents, injuries, and certain diseas¬es sometimes lead to the loss of a hand. Over the years, engineering innovations have aimed to cre¬ate smart prosthetic hands that not only restore function but also mimic the natural formation of the human hand, offering both aesthetic value and full functionality.
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Smart flood response with drones: who gets help first and how fast?
(Faculty of Graduate Studies) Mathivathanan, N; Thibbotuwawa, A
Floods are one of the most frequent and destruc¬tive disasters globally. It will affect millions of people’s livelihoods, properties and their ordinary life. Figure 1 refers the summary of disasters that occurred in Sri Lanka during the 21st century. In the Sri Lanka’s context, floods account for 68% of the disasters that occurred during 2000 – 2024. Most of the populated urban spaces are affected by flood hazards [1].
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Proceedings of the ERU Symposium 2025 (Pre Text)
(Engineering Research Unit, 2025) Gamage, JR; Mawathage, SA; Dharmasri, N; Dasanayaka, S