Ganga Samarasekara (University of Ruhuna)

Ganga N. Samarasekara
Senior Lecturer
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Univeristy of Ruhuna
Galle, SRI LANKA

Mailing address:
179/1, Keels Homes
Weliwita Road, Malabe, SRI LANKA

phone: +94/91-2245765 
fax:   +94/91-2245762  
email: samarasekara@cee.ruh.ac.lk

Description of work:
     
Reasearch interests:
Walkability Evaluation in Streetscapes
Spatial Cognition in Development Perspective
Perception & Behaviour in Urban Landscapes
Scenic Route Development & Landscape Evaluation 

Interested in urban studies about landscape, 
built environment pedestrian spaces, emphasizing on human perspective

Publications:

Samarasekara, G.N., Fukahori, K. & Kubota, Y. (2007) Distance cognition 
affected by urban vegetation: Investigation at perspective and route 
knowledge level, Journal of Architecture of Environment and 
Infrastructure, 2, 53-64.

Samarasekara, G.N., Fukahori, K. & Kubota, Y., (2009) Effect of street 
trees on spatial cognition in residential areas: An investigation based on 
development perspective Journal of Architecture of Environment and 
Infrastructure, 2, 75-86.

Samarasekara, G.N., Fukahori, K. & Kubota, Y., Environmental correlates 
that provide cues for tourists: An analysis based on Walking decision 
narrations - Accepted for publication in Environment & Behavior.