Charitha Pattiaratchi

Charitha Pattiaratchi (Sinhala: චරිත පට්ටිආරච්චි, Tamil: சரித பட்டிஆரச்சி) is a Winthrop Professor of coastal oceanography at the University of Western Australia. He leads the UWA Coastal Oceanography Group. and the IMOS Australian National Facility for Ocean Gliders. He has played an active role in research related to coastal ocean physical processes and their influence on climate, biological, and geological processes in estuaries, the nearshore (beach) zone, the continental shelf region and the deep ocean. This includes specifically climate change effects in regions of coastal Western Australia in terms of wind and wave climate, ocean currents, coastal flooding, sea level variability, and beach stability. The research programs he has developed involves ocean observation integration, numerical modelling and synthesis to define the role of physical processes in pathways of water and sediment (including morphological changes) weather and climate and ecosystem in the coastal ocean and the adjacent deep ocean.

Education Pattiaratchi obtained his secondary education at the prestigious Royal College Colombo. He received the Donhorst Memorial Prize for all-around student.

As the first and only Sri Lankan Professor of Oceanography globally, his contributions extend over 40 years, including the development of the Indian Ocean tsunami warning system.

Pattiaratchi was honored as an 'Eminent Sri Lankan Scientist' by the Ministry of Science and Technology in 2002. His publication records over 500 articles, including more than 220 in peer-reviewed international journals.

Sporting career Royal College years (1972–1976) Swimming As a swimmer, Pattiaratchi earned Colors from 1972 to 1976 and served as the Captain in 1975. His achievements included holding national records and championships in the 100m and 200m Freestyle, as well as the 200m and 400m Individual Medley. His Under 19 100m Free Style record lasted for 18 years.

Otter Aquatic Club (1974-1975) In 1974, at the Otter Aquatic Club, Pattiaratchi's achievements were marked by the Gold Otter award for Best Performance of the Year, as well as recognition through the Laurel Wreath award for outstanding achievements. 2003 Excellence in Teaching Award: Postgraduate Supervision – UWA. Vice-chancellor's inaugural senior research award (2014)

Selected bibliography Articles

Papers and publications https://uwa.academia.edu/CharithaPattiaratchi https://research-repository.uwa.edu.au/en/persons/charitha-pattiaratchi/publications/ https://publons.com/researcher/2786539/charitha-b-pattiaratchi/ https://loop.frontiersin.org/people/137781/publications https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=7003884923 https://www.mendeley.com/profiles/charitha-pattiaratchi/publications/