Nishan Sakalasuriya

academic

Professor Nishan Sakalasuriya is the Head of the Department of Geosciences at the University of Kelaniya in Sri Lanka. He is known for his expertise in geological sciences and has contributed significantly to the understanding of natural disasters in Sri Lanka, particularly in the context of the country's vulnerability to landslides and other geological hazards. Recently, he was highlighted in the news for discussing the alarming rate at which Sri Lanka experiences natural disasters, emphasizing the country's position as the second most disaster-prone nation globally.