Dr. Prabhasri Herath

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Prabhasri Herath is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Institute for Climate, Energy and Disaster Solutions at the Australian National University. He has a strong background in research, contributing to cutting-edge projects focused on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and the impacts of extreme urban heat and regional floods. His expertise encompasses the integration of NbS and Urban Green Infrastructure into sustainable development practices, aimed at creating sustainable, resilient, and liveable cities that can mitigate the impacts of extreme heatwaves. His current research work is focused on assessing the effectiveness of NbS for flood mitigation in large Australian catchments, aligned with significant projects at ANU and CSIRO, collaborating with notable experts in the field. Prabhasri earned his PhD from the Fenner School of Environment and Society, at ANU, and has previously worked as a Project Officer and Research Officer at ANU, as well as in academic roles at the University of Colombo and the University of Ruhuna in Sri Lanka. He holds a B.Sc. (Hons) in Green Technology and has a significant publication record in his area of expertise.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

Australian National University • Canberra, Australia

Contributes to projects focused on Nature-based Solutions, urban heat, and flood mitigation.

Project Officer

— Present

Australian National University • Canberra, Australia

Assisted in various research projects and initiatives.

Research Officer

— Present

Australian National University • Canberra, Australia

Involved in research related to environmental science.

Research Assistant

— Present

University of Colombo • Colombo, Sri Lanka

Supported academic research efforts in environmental sciences.

Academic Instructor

— Present

University of Colombo • Colombo, Sri Lanka

Instructed undergraduate courses in environmental science.

Assistant Lecturer

— Present

University of Ruhuna • Matara, Sri Lanka

Provided academic instruction in horticulture and environmental studies.

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.