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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

M. Phil

University of Peradeniya

M. Phil

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

B.A. Special in Geography

University of Peradeniya

Current Positions

Postgraduate Coordinator, Geography - Postgraduate Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences (PGIHS)

2023 January - To Present

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

2015 - To Present

Positions Held

Senior Student Counselor - ,University of Peradeniya.

2011/2012 - 2022/2023

Co-editor, Wildlife Journal - Department of Wildlife Conservation, Sri Lanka

In 2015 - -

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

2009 - 2015

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

JOURNAL ARTICLES

Isthikar, M. A. M., (2026), "Threats to the Sea Turtles and Shortcomings in Conservation Practices: A Geographic Assessment of Nesting Sites at Kosgoda Beach, Sri Lanka", International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Volume 15 Issue 2, Pages: 1103-1109, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26216131621.

https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26216131621

Ramiya N., and Isthikar, M.A.M., (2026), “Assessing Spatial Distribution of Urban Vegetation Using NDVI in Borella, Colombo, Sri Lanka”, International Journal of Engineering Development and Research (IJEDR), Vol. 14 (1): 379-386. ISSN: 2321-9939.

https://rjwave.org/ijedr/papers/IJEDR2601297.pdf

Isthikar, M.A.M., (2025), Over-Visitation and Human-Elephant Conflict in Block 01 of Yala National Park, Sri Lanka (2020-2024), International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Vol. 14 (7): 620 -625. DOI:10.21275/SR25705131135.

https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25705131135

Isthikar, M.A.M., (2021), Elephants beyond the Boundaries: A Geographical Assessment of Elephants’ Movements outside the Udawalawe National Park. M.A.M. Isthikar Department of Geography, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. Modern Sri Lanka Studies - Vol. XII, No. 01, 2021.105-135.

https://arts.pdn.ac.lk/main/publications/files/FINAL%20FOR%20NETHWIN%20MSLS%20VOL%20XII%20NO%201%20(January%203rd%202021).pdf#page=109

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. (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

Ashanthika H.K.C., Isthikar, M.A.M. (2022), A geographical survey of the wildlife corridor in elephants’ seasonal movements between Wasgamuwa National Park and Maduruoya National Park in Sri Lanka. South Eastern University International Arts Research Symposium - SEUIARS, 398-408. ISBN: 978-624-5736-37-9.

http://192.248.66.13/bitstream/123456789/6879/1/Finalized%20SEUIARS-2022-%20398-409.pdf

Isthikar, M.A.M., (2018), A Zoogeographical Assessment: Causes for the Elephants’ Seasonal Invasion Beyond the Western Boundary of Yala National Park, Block One. E-Proceeding (Vol.I), 60-69. South Eastern University Arts Research Session 2017.

http://192.248.66.13/bitstream/123456789/3181/1/Proceedings%20of%20Articles%20-%20Page%2069-78.pdf

Isthikar, M.A.M., (2018), Battle between Human and Elephants: Elephants’ Trampling versus Farmers’ Chasing in the Farming Fields at the Eastern Surrounding of the Udawalawe National Park: A Biogeographical Survey. E-Proceeding (Vol.I), 70-78. South Eastern University Arts Research Session 2017.

http://192.248.66.13/bitstream/123456789/6879/1/Finalized%20SEUIARS-2022-%20398-409.pdf

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.

http://192.248.66.13/bitstream/123456789/641/1/Biogeography%20Historical%20Development.pdf

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.

PUBLISHED IN ABSTRACT FORM

Isthikar, M.A.M (2025), A geographical assessment of the threats and conservation measures for sea turtles in Kosgoda, Sri Lanka. RC25: Sociology of Sports, Indian Sociological Society (ISS), New Delhi and the Faculty of Education of Iain Madura Indonesia and the South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.

Isthikar, M.A.M (2025), Wasgamuwa National Park: Effectiveness of Biological corridors in maintaining elephants’ movements. Two-day multi-disciplinary conference on Digital Inequality and Social Stratification, Postgraduate Unit, Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.

Isthikar, M.A.M (2025), A geographical analysis of identifying the gaps in conserving sea turtles by the sea turtle conservation centres in Kosgoda. Two-day multi-disciplinary conference on Digital Inequality and Social Stratification, Postgraduate Unit, Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University 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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