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Department of Geography

Faculty of Arts - University of Peradeniya

Dr. M.A.M. Isthikar Aariff

Senior Lecturer - I

Ph. D

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Education

PhD

University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

2019

M. Phil

University of Peradeniya

2006

M. Phil

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) Trondheim, Norway.

2003

B.A

University of Peradeniya

1995

Current Positions

Senior Lecture - I - Department of Geography, University of Peradeniya

2015 - To Present

Positions Held

Senior Student Counselor - ,University of Peradeniya.

2011/2012 - 2022/2023

Proof Reader - Department of Wildlife Conservation, Sri Lanka

2015 - -

Senior Lecture - II - Department of Geography, University of Peradeniya.

2009 - 2015

Resources Person - University of Peradeniya.

2012

Lecturer - Department of Geography, University of Peradeniya

2004 - 2009

Temporary Assistant Lecturer - Department of Geography, University of Peradeniya.

1999 - 2001

Publications

BOOKS

Isthikar, M.A.M. (2020) ‘Human Landscape Ecology’ Updated Edition, Student Publications, Colombo, ISBN: 978-955-3404- 60-2 (Tamil).

Isthikar, M.A.M. and Shasna A. M. (2016) ‘Geomorphology: Processes and Landforms’ IBH Publications, Colombo, ISBN: 978-955-7806- 42-6 (Tamil).

Isthikar, M.A.M. (2015) ‘Human Landscape Ecology’ IBH Publications, Colombo, ISBN: 978-955-4699- 76-2 (Tamil).

Isthikar, M.A.M., ed., Anoja, L., and Muneera Siraj K.G.M.I.I. (2014) ‘Physical Geography: Multiple Choice Questions’, IBH Publications, Colombo, ISBN: 978-955-4699-73-1(Tamil).

Isthikar, M.A.M., ed., Juliyatroshani, J.A. and Suganya, G. (2014) ‘Human Geography: Multiple Choice Questions’, IBH Publications, Colombo, ISBN: 978-955-4699-69-4 (Tamil).

Isthikar, M.A.M. (2013) ‘Natural Disasters’ IBH Publications, Colombo, ISBN: 978-955-4699-27-4 (Tamil).

Isthikar, M.A.M. (2011) ‘Physical Geography’ IBH Publications, Colombo, ISBN: 978-955-0687-29-9 (Tamil).

Isthikar, M.A.M. (2011) ‘Biogeography’ IBH Publications, Colombo, ISBN: 978-955-0687-008 (Tamil).

JOURNAL ARTICLES

Isthikar, M.A.M. (2017) ‘Green Revolution and Environmental Pollution’ SLAG Magazine, Sri Lanka Association of Geographers, (SLAG), University of Colombo. Vol. 02.

Isthikar, M.A.M. (2011) ‘Biogeography’ IBH Publications, Colombo, ISBN: 978-955-0687-008 (Tamil).

Isthikar, M.A.M. (2016) ‘Agriculture and Green Revolution’ SLAG Magazine, Sri Lanka Association of Geographers (SLAG), University of Colombo. Vol. 01.

Isthikar, M.A.M. (2014) ‘From the Home Range, Why and the Way, Elephant Migrate: Yala National Park’, ‘Wildlife Journal’, Department of Wildlife Conservation, Sri Lanka, Vol.10, No.01.

Isthikar, M.A.M. (2012) ‘Biological Corridors of the Southern Wildlife Region of Sri Lanka: A Theoretical Appraisal’, ‘Wildlife Journal’, Department of Wildlife Conservation, Sri Lanka, Vol.08, No.01.

CONFERENCE PAPERS

Isthikar, M.A.M. and Muneera Siraj K.G.M.I.I.(2014) ‘Seasonal Temperature Variations and Its Impacts on Leaches in Udawatta Kele, Kandy’ Wayamba International Conference, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.

Isthikar, M.A.M. (2013) ‘Biogeography: Historical Development and Recent Scenario’ 3rd International Symposium, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Vol.01.

Isthikar, M.A.M. (2013) ‘Seasonal Feeding Patterns of the Elephants in the Udawalawe National Park, Sri Lanka: A Geographical Survey’ 2nd International Conference on Social Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

TRANSLATION AND PUBLICATION OF BOOKS OF SCHOLARLY WORK

Translator (2014) ‘The National Atlas of Sri Lanka: Physical and Biological Environment: Flora (Text: 3.24) in Second Edition (English to Tamil) Survey Department of Sri Lanka.

CHIEF EDITOR/EDITOR

Copy Editor, (2016) ‘Warana/Warnam Magazine, Department of Wildlife Conservation, Sri Lanka, Vol.10, No.02 & 03

Copy Editor, (2014) Wildlife Journal, Department of Wildlife Conservation, Sri Lanka, Vol.10, No.01.

Copy Editor, (2012) Wildlife Journal, Department of Wildlife Conservation, Sri Lanka, Vol.08, No.01.

Copy Editor, (2013-2014) Wildlife Journal, Department of Wildlife Conservation, Sri Lanka, Vol.09.

Research Interests

Physical Geography

Biogeography; Zoogeography

Landscape Ecology

Biodiversity and Wildlife Conservation in Geographical Perspectives

Natural (Biological) Resource Management


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