Upaka Rathnayake

About

Upaka Rathnayake is a Professor of Civil Engineering at ATU, Sligo, Ireland. He is a specialist on multi-objective optimization strategies on Urban sewer systems. He is working on several research projects in parallel, including optimal control of urban water systems, soft computing techniques on water resources and impact of climate change on water resources.

Employment

• Atlantic Technological University Faculty Member
  2023 - Present
• Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology Associate Professor
  2014 - 2023

Education

• University of Strathclyde PhD
  2009 - 2013
• Hokkaido University PG Diploma in Sustainability Science
  2008 - 2009
• Hokkaido University MEnG
  2007 - 2009
• University of Peradeniya BSc (Eng)
  2001 - 2006

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (232)

• Effectiveness of Rolling-Sum Preprocessing in River Mouth Water Depth Prediction Using Machine Learning
  2027 DOI: 10.1007/978-981-92-2587-3_34
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• Non-destructive assessment of watermelon internal quality using image processing, machine learning, and smartphone-based decision support
  Smart Agricultural Technology 2026 DOI: 10.1016/j.atech.2026.102506
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• Anthropogenic drivers of algal regime shifts in a Himalayan watershed and pathways for nature-based solutions
  Environmental Science and Pollution Research 2026 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-026-38080-5
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• Ensuring Turmeric Authenticity: A Web-Based AI Approach for Detecting Rice Flour Adulteration
  Journal of Data Science and Intelligent Systems 2026 DOI: 10.47852/bonviewJDSIS62027803
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• AI-Driven Forecasting of PM10 Concentrations in the Republic of Ireland: Integrating Machine Learning for Urban Air Quality Prediction
  Aerosol Science and Engineering 2026 DOI: 10.1007/s41810-025-00325-0
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• Seasonal and Spatial Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination in Groundwater in the Republic of Kosovo
  Limnological Review 2026 DOI: 10.3390/limnolrev26030035
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• Nature-Based Solutions: Evaluation of Natural Plant-Derived Coagulants for Sustainable Water Treatment
  Water 2026 DOI: 10.3390/w18111341
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• Wavelets to detect trends and variability of mini hydropower generations—Insights from Sri Lanka
  Clean Energy Science and Technology 2026 DOI: 10.18686/cest733
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• Electrocoagulation as an effective all-in-one wastewater treatment: a critical review
  Journal of Electrochemical Science and Engineering 2026 DOI: 10.5599/jese.3254
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• Diagnosis of Low-Carbon Permeable Pavements: Bearing Capacity and Long-Term Clogging Behaviour
  International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology 2026 DOI: 10.1007/s42947-025-00523-6
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