Prof. P.A.D.H.N. Gunathilaka

About Prof. P.A.D.H.N. Gunathilaka

Prof. P.A.D.H.N. Gunathilaka, With an exceptional h-index of 19 and a recent h-index of 17 (since 2020), a distinguished researcher at University of Kelaniya, specializes in the field of Medical Parasitology and Entomology.

His recent articles reflect a diverse array of research interests and contributions to the field:

Distribution and seasonal variation of malaria vectors in the Mannar and Jaffna Districts; an entomological investigation during the phase of prevention of re-establishment of …

The epidemiological trend of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Kegalle district, Sri Lanka: A newly established disease focus and assessment of bioclimatic suitability for disease …

Biology, bionomics and life-table studies of Anopheles stephensi (Diptera: Culicidae) in Sri Lanka and estimating the vectorial potential using mathematical approximations

Time series analysis of leishmaniasis incidence in Sri Lanka: evidence for humidity-associated fluctuations

Comparative analysis of the larvicidal activity of temephos (EC50) and novaluaron (EC10) to control Anopheles stephensi in Sri Lanka

The presence of strongyloidiasis and associated risk factors in patients undergoing treatment at the National Cancer Institute, Maharagama, Sri Lanka

Laboratory scale evaluation of the feasibility of locally found bladderworts as biological agents to control dengue vector, Aedes aegypti in Sri Lanka

Incidental diagnosis of strongyloidiasis in a patient with hepatic metastasis

Prof. P.A.D.H.N. Gunathilaka Information

University

Position

Professor Department of Parasitology Faculty of Medicine Sri Lanka

Citations(all)

1130

Citations(since 2020)

953

Cited By

449

hIndex(all)

19

hIndex(since 2020)

17

i10Index(all)

39

i10Index(since 2020)

36

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Prof. P.A.D.H.N. Gunathilaka Skills & Research Interests

Medical Parasitology and Entomology

Top articles of Prof. P.A.D.H.N. Gunathilaka

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Distribution and seasonal variation of malaria vectors in the Mannar and Jaffna Districts; an entomological investigation during the phase of prevention of re-establishment of …

International Journal of Tropical Insect Science

Justin Jude

Nayana Gunathilaka

Tharaka Wijerathna

Deepika Fernando

Rajitha Wickremasinghe

...

2024/2

The epidemiological trend of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Kegalle district, Sri Lanka: A newly established disease focus and assessment of bioclimatic suitability for disease …

Acta Tropica

Tharaka Wijerathna

Krishan Wickramasinghe

Nayana Gunathilaka

Asela Perera

Sujeewa Bandara

2023/1/1

Biology, bionomics and life-table studies of Anopheles stephensi (Diptera: Culicidae) in Sri Lanka and estimating the vectorial potential using mathematical approximations

Parasitology International

Justin Jude

Nayana Gunathilaka

Lahiru Udayanaga

Deepika Fernando

Prasad Premarathne

...

2023/4/1

Time series analysis of leishmaniasis incidence in Sri Lanka: evidence for humidity-associated fluctuations

International Journal of Biometeorology

Tharaka Wijerathna

Nayana Gunathilaka

2023/2

Comparative analysis of the larvicidal activity of temephos (EC50) and novaluaron (EC10) to control Anopheles stephensi in Sri Lanka

Parasitology International

Justin Jude

Nayana Gunathilaka

Lahiru Udayanga

Deepika Fernando

Prasad Premarathne

...

2022/2/1

The presence of strongyloidiasis and associated risk factors in patients undergoing treatment at the National Cancer Institute, Maharagama, Sri Lanka

CJ Weerasekera

CW Menike

U Wimalasiri

T Wijerathna

DCC Jayathilake

...

2023

Laboratory scale evaluation of the feasibility of locally found bladderworts as biological agents to control dengue vector, Aedes aegypti in Sri Lanka

BMC Plant Biology

Nayana Gunathilaka

Ravina Perera

Deepika Amerasinghe

Lahiru Udayanga

2023/10/4

Incidental diagnosis of strongyloidiasis in a patient with hepatic metastasis

CJ Weerasekera

CW Menike

JP Anpahalan

SAA Senevirathne

N Perera

...

2023

Assessment of Knowledge and Attitude Towards the Palliative Care Among Nurses in Sri Lanka: A Hospital-Based Study

Journal of Palliative Care

Thushan Wijesinghe

Nayana Gunathilaka

Suresh Mendis

Lahiru Udayanga

2023/7

Larvicidal activity of the pericarp extract of Garcinia mangostana against dengue vector Aedes aegypti in Sri Lanka

Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine

Nayana Gunathilaka

Yashoda Wijebandara

Deepika Amerasinghe

Lahiru Udayanga

Thusitha P Muhandiramlage

2022/3/1

Canine filaria species in selected lymphatic filariasis endemic and non-endemic areas in Sri Lanka

Parasitology Research

Sameera Rathnayake

Nilmini Chandrasena

Tharaka Wijerathna

Harendra Mallawarachchi

Nayana Gunathilaka

2022/7

Dengue prediction modelling and development of area-specific thresholds for epidemic management in urban settings of Gampaha district, Sri Lanka

R Dalpadado

D Amarasinghe

N Gunathilaka

A Wijayanayake

2022

Population dynamics of phlebotomine sand flies (Diptera: Psychodidae) in cutaneous leishmaniasis endemic areas of Kurunegala district, Sri Lanka

Acta Tropica

Tharaka Wijerathna

Nayana Gunathilaka

Kithsiri Gunawardena

Wasana Rodrigo

2022/6/1

Developmental responses and survival of Anopheles stephensi larval stages at different salinity levels

Transactions of The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

Justin Jude

Nayana Gunathilaka

Lahiru Udayanaga

Deepika Fernando

Prasad Premarathne

...

2022/10

Entomological and epidemiological investigations in a newly established focus of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Kegalle district, Sri Lanka

K Wickramasinghe

T Wijerathna

N Gunathilaka

A Perera

S Bandara

2022

Public knowledge, practices and perceptions on typhus fevers in Southern Sri Lanka

Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine

Ashani Liyanage

Nilmini Chandrasena

Nayana Gunathilaka

Ruwan Sanjeewa

Ranjan Premaratna

2022/5/1

Genetic diversity of Leishmania donovani isolates from cutaneous lesions of military personnel in the Mullaitivu and Kilinochchi districts of the Northern Province, Sri Lanka

Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine

Tharaka Wijerathna

Nayana Gunathilaka

Saveen Semege

Nishantha Pathirana

Wasana Rodrigo

...

2022/9/1

Presence of leishmaniasis causing agent, Leishmania donovani, in biting midges (Culicoides sp) at a disease endemic area of Sri Lanka: Could it be a probable vector?

T Wijerathna

U Wimalasiri

A Wijegunawardena

N Gunathilaka

WWP Rodrigo

2022

Water quality characteristics of breeding habitats in relation to the density of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus in domestic settings in Gampaha district of Sri Lanka

Acta Tropica

Rasika Dalpadado

Deepika Amarasinghe

Nayana Gunathilaka

2022/5/1

Annotated checklist of chigger mites (Trombidiformes: Leeuwenhoekiidae, Trombiculidae and Walchiidae) in Sri Lanka

Veterinary Parasitology: Regional Studies and Reports

MLS Ashani

PADHN Gunathilaka

BAHR Premarathne

TGAN Chandrasena

Fernando de Castro Jacinavicius

...

2022/9/1

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