Mr RDN Karunathilaka

• Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ)
• Master of Nursing in Education (MNEduc.), Kaatsu International University (KIU)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Research Methodology & Allied Aspects, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU)
• BSc. Nursing (Special), University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ)

Professional Qualifications

• Registered Nurse

REFEREED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

1. Nimantha Karunathilaka, Christina Parker, Peter Lazzarini, Margaret MacAndrew, Kathleen Finlayson, Investigating cognition in people with diabetes-related foot ulcers: a study protocol, Wound Practice and Research, vol. 31 (4), pp. 197-202.  
2. Madara Fernando, Maheshika Weththasinghe, Dushanthi Wanigasekara, Anjalee Chandrathilaka, Dissanayake Samith, Withana Deshitha, Nimantha Karunathilaka, Thamara Amarasekara, 2023, Health-related quality of life and its predicting factors among male oral cancer survivors in Sri Lanka: A cross-sectional study, Galle Medical Journal, Vol 28 (1), Pp 1-9.
3. Karunathilaka N, Rathnayake S. Screening for mild cognitive impairment in people with obesity: a systematic review. BMC Endocrine Disorders. 2021;21(1):230.
   https://bmcendocrdisord.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12902-021-00898-0
4. Jayaweera, P., Thilakarathne, A., Ratnayaka, M., Shashikala, T., Arachchige, R., Galgamuwa, L. S., Karunathilaka, N., & Amarasekara, T, 2021. Evaluation of learning environment among Nursing undergraduates in state universities, Sri Lanka. BMC Nursing, 20(1), 193. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-021-00714-z
   https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34627247/
5. Ariyasinghe, P., Kumara, R., Alexander, D., Senarathna, H., Kasthuri, S., Galgamuwa, L. S., Karunathilaka, N., & Warnakulasuriya, S. (2021). Association of the level of cognition and obesity among middle-aged adults in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 9(6). https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20212220
   https://www.msjonline.org/index.php/ijrms/article/view/9606
6. Karunathilaka RDN, Hewage DC, Wimalasekera SW & Amarasekara AATD. 2018, Is obesity associated with poor performances in working memory amongst young adults? Results from Sri Lanka.”. International journal of science & research, vol. 7 (2), pp. 434-36.
   https://www.worldwidejournals.com/international-journal-of-scientific-research-(IJSR)/fileview.php?val=November_2018_1541080566__259.pdf
   
7. Kularathna H, Rathnasooriya A, Somarathna I, Madhumali KMSS, Samarakoon SMPE, Somarathna UNTM, Karunathilaka RDN & Warnakulasuriya SSP. 2018, Low Back Pain Related Disabilities and Level of Physical Activity among Elders Live in the Community and Elder’s Home: A Comparative Study in Colombo District, Sri Lanka, International Journal of Science & Research, vol 7 (8), pp. 848-52.
   https://www.ijsr.net/archive/v7i8/ART2019143.pdf
8. Karunathilaka RDN, Hewage DC, Wimalasekera SW & Amarasekara AATD. 2018, Does inhibitory dysfunction contribute to poor emotional aspect of eating behaviours in obesity? A study among a sample of young adults in Colombo District, Sri Lanka. Ceylon Journal of Medical Sciences, vol. 55 (1), pp. 12-20.
   https://cjms.sljol.info/articles/abstract/10.4038/cjms.v55i1.4911/
9. Karunathilaka N, Jayasekara K, Chathurangani I, Thudugala R, Silva ARN & Ratnasooriya WD. 2017, ‘Distribution of leptospirosis patients in Sri Lanka: a retrospective study’. Int. J Com Med & Pub Health, vol. 4 (4), pp. 894 – 902.
   https://ijcmph.com/index.php/ijcmph/article/view/851
10. Karunathilaka N, Silva ARN, Ranaweera CB, Dissanayake DMRK, Nelumdeniya NRM, Pathirana RN & Ratnasooriya WD. 2016, ‘In Vitro Antibacterial Activity of Hexane, Chloroform and Methanolic extracts of different parts of Acronychia Pedunculata grown in Sri Lanka’, Int J Advance Research, vol. 4 (8), pp. 1574 – 78.
    http://www.journalijar.com/article/11560/in-vitro-antibacterial-activity-of-hexane,-chloroform-and-methanolic-extracts-of-different-parts-of-acronychia-pedunculata-grown-in-sri-lanka./
11. Karunathilaka N & Ratnasooriya, WD. 2016, ‘A study on the knowledge on disinfection among students nurses at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka’ Int J Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, vol 4, pp.706-710.
12. Ranaweera CB, Karunathilaka N, Silva ARN, Karunarathna S, Pathirana RN & Ratnasooriya WD. 2016, ‘Antibacterial Activity of Aqueous Root, Seed, Flower and Stem Bark Extracts of Acronychia pedunculata Grown in Sri Lanka’ International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research & Allied Sciences, vol. 5(2), pp 21-25.
    https://ijpras.com/en/article/antibacterial-activity-of-aqueous-root-seed-flower-and-stem-bark-extracts-of-acronychia-pedunculata-grown-in-sri-lanka
13. Silva ARN, Karunathilake N, Ranaweera CB, Pathirana RN & Ratnasooriya WD. 2016 ‘Antibacterial activity of water extracts of different parts of Morinda citrifolia grown in Sri Lanka’ International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, vol. 6 (5), pp. 124-27.
    http://www.ijsrp.org/research-paper-0516.php?rp=P535350

FULL PAPERS

• Karunathilaka RDN, Hewage DC, Wimalasekera SW & Amarasekara AATD. 2018, Is obesity associated with poor performances in working memory amongst young adults? Results from Sri Lanka.”. International journal of science & research, vol. 7 (2), pp. 434-36.
• Kularathna H, Rathnasooriya A, Somarathna I, Madhumali KMSS, Samarakoon SMPE, Somarathna UNTM, Karunathilaka RDN & Warnakulasuriya SSP. 2018, Low Back Pain Related Disabilities and Level of Physical Activity among Elders Live in the Community and Elder’s Home: A Comparative Study in Colombo District, Sri Lanka, International Journal of Science & Research, vol 7 (8), pp. 848-52.
• Karunathilaka RDN, Hewage DC, Wimalasekera SW & Amarasekara AATD. 2018, Does inhibitory dysfunction contribute to poor emotional aspect of eating behaviours in obesity? A study among a sample of young adults in Colombo District, Sri Lanka. Ceylon Journal of Medical Sciences, vol. 55 (1), pp. 12-20.

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

• Ariyasinghe PK, Ruwan Kumara KPD, Alexander HDD, Senarathna SAHL, Kasthuri KSM, Karunathilaka RDN, Warnakulasuriya SSP, Comparison of cognition between obese and lean middle age adults; Results from selected MOH area, Colombo District, Sri Lanka. 12th International Research Conference KDU, 11-12th September, 2019.
• Ariyasinghe PK, Ruwan Kumara KPD, Alexander HDD, Senarathna SAHL, Kasthuri KSM, Karunathilaka RDN, Warnakulasuriya SSP, Obesity associated cognitive impairment among middle age adults in selected MOH area, Colombo District, Sri Lanka. 132nd Anniversary International Medical Congress, Sri Lanka Medical Association, 27th July, 2019.
• Karunathilaka RDN, Hewage DC, Wimalasekera SW & Amarasekara AATD. Glycemic control and inhibitory functions amongst normal weight, overweight and obese young adults in selected periurban MOH areas, Colombo District, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of International conference on Health Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 07-09 October, 2018
• Weththasinghe WPKM, Chandrathilaka WAK, Fernando KMN, Wanigasekara WMDSK, Dissanayake KSC, Withana WDP, Karunathilaka RDN & AATD Amarasekara. Health related quality of life among male patients with oral cancer at National Cancer Institute, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of International conference on Health Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 07-09 October 2018.
• Karunathilaka RDN, Wimalasekera SW, Hewage DC & Amarasekara AATD. Is obesity associated with poor glycaemic control and poor cognitive functions among young adults? Results from Colombo District, Sri Lanka. 131st Anniversary International Medical Congress, Sri Lanka Medical Association, 29th July 2018.
• Kularatne H, Ratnasooriya A, Somarathna IDKI, Madhumali KMSS, Samarakoon SMPE, Somaratne UNTM, Karunathilaka RDN, Warnakulasuriya SSP. Does low back pain related disability level differ in elders living in residence and elders’ home? A comparative study. International Nursing Congress, University of Peradeniya, 6th April 2018.
• Karunathilaka RDN, Wimalasekera SW, Hewage DC & Amarasekara AATD. Body mass index and cognitive functions among young adults in two selected MOH areas in Colombo District, Sri Lanka. International Conference of Multidisciplinary Approach (iCMA), Faculty of Graduates Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 21 September, 2017
• Karunathilaka RDN, Hewage DC, Wimalasekera SW & Amarasekara AATD. Anthropometric parameters and performances in working memory tasks in a sample of young adults in Colombo District, Sri Lanka. Annual Scientific Session, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 24 May, 2017.
• Karunathilaka RDN, Hewage DC, Wimalasekera SW & Amarasekara AATD. Body mass index, waist to hip ratio and inhibitory control in a sample of young adults in Colombo District, Sri Lanka. The Physiological Society of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, 13 Nov, 2016.
• Karunathilaka RDN, Hewage DC, Wimalasekera SW & Amarasekara AATD. Cognitive functions and body mass index: Is there a relationship? – Preliminary study among a sample of periurban young adults in Colombo District, Sri Lanka. International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka; 08-09 Sep, 2016.
• Karunathilaka RDN, Jayasekara JMKB, Palitha Bandara, Thennakoon1 TMML, Silva ARN & Geethalankara AMAR. Epidemiological characteristics of the leptospirosis patients in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka. International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka; 08-09 Sep, 2016.
• Karunathilaka RDN & Wanigasuriya K. Knowledge and awareness of preventive measures in influenza H1N1 infection among Students of University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Annual Scientific Session, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 12 Dec, 2012.
• Silva ARN, Jayasekara JMKB, Gunawickrama N, Kumarasingha N & Karunathilaka RDN. Variations of Serum Creatinine Levels among CKDu Patients: Retrospective Study. International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka; 08-09 Sep, 2016.
• Dilhani MGS, Herath NMWA, Kavinda MHDS, Viduranga MAC, Karunathilaka RDN, Jayaweera JMK & Sumathipala A. Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) regarding foot care among Type 2 Diabetic Mellitus (T2DM) patients attending diabetic clinic at General Hospital- Kalutara (GHK), Sri Lanka. Annual Scientific Session, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 24 May, 2017.
• Dinesha KT, Indeewari SJAA, Bandara WMKKN, Karunathilaka RDN & Silva WDD. Knowledge and Practices towards Prevention of Nosocomial Infections among nurses at National Hospital Colombo, Sri Lanka. International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka; 03-04 Aug, 2017.
• Kularathna H, Rathnasooriya A, Somarathna I, Madhumali KMSS, Samarakoon SMPE, Somarathna UNTM, Karunathilaka RDN & Warnakulasuriya SSP. Does low back pain related disability level differ in elders’ living in residence and elders’ home? Results from Colombo district, Sri Lanka; A comparative study. International Nursing Congress, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka; 06-07 April, 2018.

• Temporary Demonstrator (2012-2013) , University of Sri Jayewardenepura

• Registered Nurse under Sri Lanka Nursing Council (SLNC) (Reg Num: 08292).
• Member of Graduated Nurses Association.
• Member of British Computer Society (BCS).

• Grant applicant of host country (KDU, Sri Lanka) for Erasmus+ project on Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) in 2020/21 – nEUROcare – a European initiative for capacity building to meet the challenges of caring for people with neurodegenerative disorders in Sri Lanka (nEUROcare) – KDU received EUR 64,000.00. 
• Grant applier and contact person of host country (Sri Lanka) for Linnaeus-Palme project, Sweden in 2018 – Approved grant SEK 250,000.00
• Grant applier and contact person of host country (Sri Lanka) for Linnaeus-Palme project, Sweden in 2019 – Approved grant SEK 251,000 (Reference Number: 3.3.1.34.11005-2019).