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

University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
University of Peradeniya
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) Trondheim, Norway.
University of Peradeniya
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. (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 (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), 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.
Physical Geography
Biogeography; Zoogeography
Landscape Ecology
Biodiversity and Wildlife Conservation in Geographical Perspectives
Natural (Biological) Resource Management