Best Researcher Award
Harshana Galahitigama – Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
Harshana Galahitigama is an academic researcher affiliated with Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka. His research activities encompass plant science, agricultural research, sustainable crop production and phytoremediation. His scholarly profile includes research publications addressing plant-based environmental remediation, agricultural sustainability and crop growth under different cultivation conditions. His academic record and reported bibliometric indicators provide a basis for evaluating his research contributions in the context of the Best Researcher Award associated with the Botany Scientist Awards. [1]
1. Abstract
This article presents the academic profile and research activities of Harshana Galahitigama, an academic affiliated with Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. His research interests include phytoremediation, agricultural science, sustainable food production and plant growth research. His documented scholarly activities include research on the phytoremediation potential of Amaranthus species in trace metal(loid)-impacted terrestrial environments, underutilized vegetable crops for sustainable food and nutritional security in Sri Lanka. [1]
2. Keywords
Harshana Galahitigama; Best Researcher Award; Botany Scientist Awards; Phytoremediation; Plant Science; Agricultural Research; Environmental Sustainability; Trace Metal Contamination; Amaranthus Species; Sustainable Agriculture; Crop Production; Rice Seedling Growth; Nutritional Security; Sri Lanka.
3. Introduction
Plant science and agricultural research contribute to addressing environmental degradation, food security and sustainable natural resource management. Research into phytoremediation, crop improvement and sustainable agricultural practices is particularly relevant to developing environmentally responsible approaches to agricultural production and contaminated land management.[2]
4. Research Profile
Harshana Galahitigama is affiliated with Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Ratnapura, where he serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Export Agriculture. His research focuses on agricultural production, plant physiology, environmental management and sustainable food systems, with collaborative publications in international and Sri Lankan academic journals. [2]
5. Research Contributions
The research article titled Exploring the phytoremediation capacity of Amaranthus species in trace metal(loid)-impacted terrestrial environments addresses the potential application of Amaranthus species in phytoremediation research.The publication Underutilized Vegetable Crops for Sustainable Food and Nutritional Security in Sri Lanka focuses on the relevance of underutilized vegetable crops to sustainable food systems and nutritional security. [3]
6. Publications
The supplied ORCID record documents three scholarly publications associated with Harshana Galahitigama, covering phytoremediation, sustainable food and nutritional security, and rice seedling growth. These publications highlight his research contributions to plant science, agricultural sustainability and environmental management. Each publication is identified by its respective journal and DOI, providing access to the original scholarly work. The publication details are summarized below.[3]
7. Research Impact
Research impact can be assessed through publication output, citation activity, academic collaboration and the relevance of research contributions to scientific and societal challenges. According to the supplied Scopus information, Harshana Galahitigama has 13 published documents, 78 citations and an h-index of 5 under Author ID 58958828600. His research activities focus on phytoremediation, sustainable agriculture, environmental management and crop development, demonstrating academic engagement with important agricultural and environmental research areas.[3]
8. Award Suitability
The Best Researcher Award associated with the Botany Scientist Awards provides a context for recognizing scholarly activities and contributions to botanical and related scientific disciplines. Harshana Galahitigama’s documented research profile presents several areas that may be considered when evaluating his suitability for this recognition.The researcher’s documented work on phytoremediation, plant science, sustainable agricultural practices and crop growth demonstrates relevance to botanical and agricultural research.[2]
9. Conclusion
Harshana Galahitigama is an academic researcher affiliated with Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka whose documented scholarly activities include research in phytoremediation, plant science, sustainable agriculture and crop development. His available publication record demonstrates participation in research addressing environmental contamination, agricultural diversification, nutritional security and rice seedling growth.
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11. References
- ORCID. (2026). Harshana Galahitigama: ORCID researcher record (0000-0001-9365-9266). ORCID. Researcher identification, employment information, scholarly works and peer-review activity.
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9365-9266
- Galahitigama, H., et al. (2026). Exploring the phytoremediation capacity of Amaranthus species in trace metal(loid)-impacted terrestrial environments. International Journal of Phytoremediation. DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2026.2729102.
https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2026.2729102
- Galahitigama, H., Sawada, Y., Kamura, K., and Fujino, T. (2026). Ultrafine Bubble Irrigation Enhances Early Growth and Antioxidant Activity of Rice Seedlings Under Nutrient-Free Conditions. Crops. DOI: 10.3390/crops6020029.
https://doi.org/10.3390/crops6020029
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Harshana Galahitigama, Author ID 58958828600. Scopus. Author profile and bibliometric information. Reported metrics in this article were supplied for the award profile and should be checked against the live record.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=58958828600