Atlantic Technological University, Ireland

Research output

Research output per year 1995 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

• 79562 Citations
• 115 h-index
• 1952 Article
• 392 Conference contribution
• 233 Review article
• 149 Chapter
• 325 More
  • 81 Other contribution
  • 40 Conference article
  • 39 Paper
  • 34 Book
  • 27 Comment/debate
  • 21 Editorial
  • 15 Commissioned report
  • 12 Doctoral thesis
  • 10 Abstract
  • 9 Poster
  • 9 Master's thesis
  • 6 Digital or Visual Products
  • 5 Anthology
  • 5 Letter
  • 5 Exhibition
  • 3 Foreword/postscript
  • 2 Literature review
  • 1 Artefact
  • 1 Working paper

Research output per year

Research output per year

Search results

• 2025

  A facile synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Woodfordia fruticosa flower extracts for certain bacteria inhibition applications

  Dhanapal, V., Subhapriya, P., Arangarajan, K., Jeevanantham, A., Sudhakar, P., Kandavelu, V., Nivedhitha, K. S., Umarfarooq, M. A., Banapurmath, N. R., Badruddin, I. A., Bashir, M. N. & Ali, M. M., 28 Feb 2025, In: Heliyon. 11, 4, e42125.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Bioactive Compound 100%
  • Flower Extract 100%
  • Woodfordia 100%
  • Woodfordia fruticosa 100%
  • Staphylococcus aureus 50%

• A novel application with explainable machine learning (SHAP and LIME) to predict soil N, P, and K nutrient content in cabbage cultivation

  Abekoon, T., Sajindra, H., Rathnayake, N., Ekanayake, I. U., Jayakody, A. & Rathnayake, U., Aug 2025, In: Smart Agricultural Technology. 11, 100879.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Brassica Oleracea Var. Capitata 100%
  • Growth Period 100%
  • Nutrient Content 100%
  • Leaf Area 20%
  • Artificial Intelligence 20%

• A novel application with explainable machine learning (SHAP and LIME) to predict soil N, P, and K nutrient content in cabbage cultivation

  Abekoon, T., Sajindra, H., Rathnayake, N., Ekanayake, I. U., Jayakody, A. & Rathnayake, U., Aug 2025, In: Smart Agricultural Technology.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• A qualitative analysis of existing concussion return to play protocols and psychological recovery management in Gaelic games

  Daly, E. & Ryan, L., Feb 2025, In: International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching. 20, 1, p. 225-235 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Qualitative Method 100%
  • Semistructured Interview 100%
  • Athletes 100%
  • Concussion 100%
  • Postconcussion Syndrome 33%

• A review of best international life cycle assessment (LCA) practices in wood construction: Challenges for Ireland

  Ge, S., O'Ceallaigh, C. & McGetrick, P. J., Mar 2025, In: Cleaner Environmental Systems.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Assessing microclimatic influences in Colombo metropolitan area (CMA) amidst global climate change: a comprehensive study from 1980 to 2022

  Fonseka, P. U., Zhang, H., Premasiri, R., Samarasuriya, C. & Rathnayake, U., 27 Jan 2025, In: Environmental monitoring and assessment. 197, 2, p. 199 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Metropolitan Area 100%
  • Climate Change 100%
  • Global Climate Change 100%
  • Climatic Change 100%
  • Microclimate 50%

• Assessing microclimatic influences in Colombo metropolitan area (CMA) amidst global climate change: a comprehensive study from 1980 to 2022

  Fonseka, P. U., Zhang, H., Premasiri, R., Samarasuriya, C. & Rathnayake, U., 27 Jan 2025, In: Environmental monitoring and assessment. 197, 2, p. 199 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Microclimate 100%
  • Urban Microclimate 66%
  • Living Environment 66%
  • Ground Station 66%
  • Temperature Factor 50%

• Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Insect-Based Foods: Insights from Consumers in Greece and Ireland

  Ranga, L., Panagiotou, M., Noci, F., Charalampidou, M., Gkatzionis, K. & Dermiki, M., Feb 2025, In: Foods. 14, 3, 490.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Protein in Food 100%

• Diagnosis of Low-Carbon Permeable Pavements: Bearing Capacity and Long-Term Clogging Behaviour

  Tota-Maharaj, K., Madushani, S. S., Monrose, J. & Rathnayake, U., 12 Mar 2025, In: International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Entrepreneurial Hub or Community Space: - An investigation into how coworking spaces can be developed to support end user buy-in.

  McTaggart, V., 3 Sep 2025, In: Community, Work & Family.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Entrepreneurial Hub or Community Space: An investigation into how coworking spaces can be developed to support end user buy-in.

  McTaggart, V., 30 Jul 2025, In: Commuity,Work & Family.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Academic Community 100%
  • Financial Term 100%
  • End-Users 100%
  • Policy Maker 50%

• Fostering Self-Advocacy through Self-Advocacy Groups: Fostering Self-Advocacy through Self-Advocacy Groups

  McCarthy, J. & McTaggart, V., 1 Apr 2025, In: Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• FUNDING AND GOVERNANCE DYNAMICS IN SUSTAINABLE PLANNING FOR TOURISM: INSIGHTS FROM THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND

  McLoughlin, E. & Hanrahan, J., 2025, In: Tourism and Hospitality Management. 31, 2, p. 1-8 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Managers 100%
  • Tourism Policy 50%
  • Resource Allocation 25%

• Graph representation federated learning for malware detection in Internet of health things

  Amjath, M., Henna, S. & Rathnayake, U., Mar 2025, In: Results in Engineering. 25, 103651.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Malware Detection 100%
  • Graph Representation 100%
  • Malware 100%
  • Privacy Challenge 25%
  • Multi-Head Attention Mechanism 25%

• Hydrogeological Insights: Assessing Groundwater in Trans-Yamuna Using Decision Making Method, Prayagraj, India

  Sharma, S. K., Pandey, H. K., Singh, R. P., Mishra, R., Singh, V. K., Singh, S. K., Jodhani, K. H. & Rathnayake, U., 12 Mar 2025, In: Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Civil Engineering.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Influence of rectangular micro inserts and micro chambers heat transfer characteristics of microchannel heat exchanger

  Krishna Murthy, K., Reddy, K. V. K., Shaik, A. S., Badruddin, I. A., Kamangar, S., Bashir, M. N. & Ali, M. M., Jan 2025, In: Case Studies in Thermal Engineering. 65, 105362.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Microchannel 100%
  • Angle of Orientation 12%
  • Microprocessor Chips 12%
  • Flow Parameters 12%

• Integrating Cloud-Based Geospatial Analysis for Understanding Spatio-Temporal Drought Dynamics and Microclimate Variability in Rajasthan: Implications for Urban Development Planning

  Nathawat, R., Singh, S. K., Sajan, B., Pareek, M., Kanga, S., Đurin, B., Kantamaneni, K. & Rathnayake, U., 14 Feb 2025, In: Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Klina River Water Quality Assessment Based on Diatom Algae

  Fetoshi, O., Koto, R., Shala, A., Sallaku, F., Bytyçi, P., Nuha, D., Đurin, B., Hasalliu, R., Bytyçi, A., Rathnayake, U. & Dogancic, D., Feb 2025, In: Ecologies.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Leveraging level data for accurate downstream flow prediction in the Narmada River Basin with advanced machine learning models

  Kumar, V., Rathnayake, N., Reddy, S. H., Kedam, N., Rathnayake, U. & Hoshino, Y., 29 Jan 2025, In: Journal of Hydroinformatics.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Machine learning applications in flood forecasting and predictions, challenges, and way-out in the perspective of changing environment

  Kumar, V., Sharma, K. V., Mangukiya, N. K., Tiwari, D. K., Ramkar, P. V. & Rathnayake, U., 2025, In: AIMS Environmental Science. 12, 1, p. 72-105 34 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Flood Forecasting 100%
  • Self-Learning 100%
  • Mitigation Plan 33%
  • Spatiotemporal Data 33%
  • Flood Forecast 25%

• Modeling soil respiration: Seasonal variability and drivers in pine and broad-leaved forests of the lower Himalayas

  Sivaranjani, S., Sarkar, M. S., Panwar, V. P., Pandey, R., Mishra, A. P. & Rathnayake, U., Jun 2025, In: Trees, Forests and People.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Modelling mangrove dynamics in Mauritius: Implications for conservation and climate resilience

  Sunkur, R., Kantamaneni, K., Bokhoree, C., Rathnayake, U. & Fernando, M., Jun 2025, In: Journal for Nature Conservation. 85, 126864.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Direct Air Capture 100%
  • Mauritius 100%
  • Ecosystem Services 50%
  • Service Offering 50%
  • Climate Change Scenario 50%

• Multiclass hate speech detection with an aggregated dataset

  Walsh, S. & Greaney, P., 16 Jan 2025, In: Natural Language Processing.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Speech Detection 100%
  • Binary Classification 100%
  • Lstm 100%
  • Model Complexity 50%
  • Social Medium Platform 50%

• Optimizing Protein Bars With Whey Protein Isolate, Pea Protein Isolate, and Blue Whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) Fish Protein Hydrolysate: A Simplex-Centroid Mixture Design Study

  Khodaei, D., Noci, F. & Ryan, L., Jan 2025, In: Food Science and Nutrition. 13, 1, e4701.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Mixture Design 100%
  • Whey Protein Isolate 100%
  • Fish Protein 100%
  • Whey Protein 100%
  • Nutrient Profiling 20%

• Optimizing Protein Bars With Whey Protein Isolate, Pea Protein Isolate, and Blue Whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) Fish Protein Hydrolysate: A Simplex‐Centroid Mixture Design Study

  Khodaei, D., Noci, F. & Ryan, L., Jan 2025, In: Food Science & Nutrition.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Passive acoustic monitoring of an elusive rail, the corncrake (Crex crex): Calling patterns, detectability and monitoring recommendations

  Parisi, A., Greaney, M., Carey, J., Moran, J. & O'Brien, J., Apr 2025, In: Global Ecology and Conservation. 58, e03470.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Vulnerable Species 100%
  • Peak Calling 100%

• Potential inter-basin water transfer from the Kelani River to Mahaweli River, Sri Lanka to mitigate water issues

  Hitige, L. Y., Arachchi, R. N. J. K., Ratnayake, N., Gunathilake, M. B. & Rathnayake, U., 2025, In: International Journal of Environmental Science and Development. 16, 1, p. 41-48 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

• Streamflow projections under climate change framework for the Mahanadi River catchment, India

  Sahu, R. T., Turkane, S. D. & Rathnayake, U., 28 Jan 2025, In: Journal of Water and Climate Change.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) for rainwater harvesting and stormwater management in temporary humanitarian settlements

  Tota-Maharaj, K., Ajibade, O. O., Arachchi, S., Hills, C. D. & Rathnayake, U., Jun 2025, In: Nature-Based Solutions.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Sustainable groundwater management through water quality index and geochemical insights in Valsad India

  Jodhani, K. H., Gupta, N., Dadia, S., Patel, H., Patel, D., Jamjareegulgarn, P., Singh, S. K. & Rathnayake, U., 13 Mar 2025, In: Scientific Reports.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Sustainable Use of Electric Arc Furnace Slag as a Fine Aggregate Replacement for Concrete

  Maharaj, D., Chadee, A., Rajapakse, Y., Rajack, E., Mendis, S., Azamathulla, H. M., Mehta, D. J. & Rathnayake, U., 4 Mar 2025, In: Journal of Sustainability Research . 7, 1

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

• The compressive strength development and pH of cement mortars incorporating high volume supplementary cementitious materials under accelerated curing

  Yousuf, S., Rizwan, M., Alsubari, B., Gul, M., Ali, M. M., Bashir, M. N. & Latif, A., 15 Feb 2025, In: Heliyon. 11, 3, e42240.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Cement Mortar 100%
  • Strength Development 100%
  • Compressive Strength 100%
  • Cementitious Material 100%
  • Fuel Oil 80%

• The Past, Present and Future: Tensions in Information Systems Reserach

  McTaggart, V., 10 Jun 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Management and Labour Studies. 17 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Conducting Research 100%

• Understanding forest fragmentation dynamics and identifying drivers for forest cover loss using random forest models to develop effective forest management strategies in North-East India

  Mahapatra, S., Majhi, B. K., Sarkar, M. S., Datta, D., Mishra, A. P. & Rathnayake, U., Jun 2025, In: Results in Engineering.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• 2024

  2D FINITE ELEMENT MODEL TO UNDERSTAND THE BEHAVIOUR OF DEEP EXCAVATION WITH DIAPHRAGM WALLS AND STRUT MEMBERS

  Khandel, R. K., Rajak, T. K., Verma, S., Mehta, D. & Rathnayake, U., 2024, In: Suranaree Journal of Science and Technology. 31, 4, p. 1-13 13 p., 010316.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Diaphragm Wall 100%
  • Deep Excavation 100%
  • Sectional Shape 25%
  • Acceptable Level 25%
  • Mohr-Coulomb Failure 25%

• Ab initio study of alkali-metal-based bismuth selenides (A BiSe2; A = K, Na) for photovoltaic and thermoelectric applications

  Abolade, S. A., Akinpelu, S. B., Obada, D. O., Kumar R, S., El-Mellouhi, F., Sanvito, S. & Akande, A., Jan 2024, In: Physical Review Materials. 8, 1, 015404.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Bismuth 100%
  • Photovoltaics 100%
  • Alkali Metal 100%
  • Thermoelectrics 100%
  • Density 20%
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• A comprehensive review on smart and sustainable agriculture using IoT technologies

  Kumar, V., Sharma, K. V., Kedam, N., Patel, A., Kate, T. R. & Rathnayake, U., Aug 2024, In: Smart Agricultural Technology.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• A comprehensive review on smart and sustainable agriculture using IoT technologies

  Kumar, V., Sharma, K. V., Kedam, N., Patel, A., Kate, T. R. & Rathnayake, U., Aug 2024, In: Smart Agricultural Technology. 8, 100487.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Research and Development 100%
  • Machinery 100%
  • Resource Scarcity 100%
  • Preventive Care 100%
  • Agricultural Productivity 100%
  28 Citations (Scopus)

• Adapting cities to the surge: A comprehensive review of climate-induced urban flooding

  Dharmarathne, G., Waduge, A. O., Bogahawaththa, M., Rathnayake, U. & Meddage, D. P. P., Jun 2024, In: Results in Engineering. 22, 102123.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Urban Flooding 100%
  • Climate Change 50%
  • Climate Change Impact 16%
  • Weather Pattern 16%
  • Green Infrastructure 16%
  36 Citations (Scopus)

• Advancing water quality assessment and prediction using machine learning models, coupled with explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) techniques like shapley additive explanations (SHAP) for interpreting the black-box nature

  Makumbura, R. K., Mampitiya, L., Rathnayake, N., Meddage, D. P. P., Henna, S., Dang, T. L., Hoshino, Y. & Rathnayake, U., Sep 2024, In: Results in Engineering. 23, 102831.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Quality Assessment 100%
  • Black Box 100%
  • Quality Index 100%
  • Artificial Intelligence 100%
  • Learning System 100%
  17 Citations (Scopus)

• Advancing Water Quality Assessment and Prediction Using Machine Learning Models, Coupled with Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) Techniques Like Shapley Additive Explanations (SHAP) For Interpreting the Black-Box Nature

  Makumbura, R. K., Mampitiya, L., Rathnayake, N., Meddage, D. P. P., Henna, S., Dang, T. L., Hoshino, Y. & Rathnayake, U., Sep 2024, In: Results in Engineering.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Aerial imagery-based tobacco plant counting framework for efficient crop emergence estimation

  Shahid, R., Qureshi, W. S., Khan, U. S., Munir, A., Zeb, A. & Imran Moazzam, S., Feb 2024, In: Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 217, 108557.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Natural Resources 100%
  • Land Resources 50%
  • Seed Quality 50%
  10 Citations (Scopus)

• AI-driven predictions of geophysical river flows with vegetation

  Kumar, S., Agarwal, M., Deshpande, V., Cooper, J. R., Khosravi, K., Rathnayake, N., Hoshino, Y., Kantamaneni, K. & Rathnayake, U., 16 Jul 2024, In: Scientific Reports.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• AI-driven predictions of geophysical river flows with vegetation

  Kumar, S., Agarwal, M., Deshpande, V., Cooper, J. R., Khosravi, K., Rathnayake, N., Hoshino, Y., Kantamaneni, K. & Rathnayake, U., Dec 2024, In: Scientific Reports. 14, 1, 16368.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • River Flow 100%
  • Artificial Intelligence 100%
  • Flow Velocity 100%
  • Machine Learning Algorithm 80%
  • Random Forest 60%
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• A methodological framework for exploring SME finance with SAFE data

  Finnegan, M. & Morales, L., 29 Aug 2024, In: PLoS ONE. 19, 8

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • SME 100%
  • Finance 100%
  • Probit Model 37%
  • Logit Model 25%
  • Monetary Policy 25%

• Analyzing the impact of socioeconomic indicators on gender inequality in Sri Lanka: A machine learning-based approach

  Kularathne, S., Taghvaee, V. M. (Editor), Perera, A., Rathnayake, N., Rathnayake, U. & Hoshino, Y., 26 Dec 2024, In: PLoS ONE.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• An Assessment of Existing Sport-Related Concussion Guidelines in Ireland: The Need for a United Approach

  Walshe, A., Daly, E. & Ryan, L., Jun 2024, In: Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology. 9, 2, 101.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Ireland 100%
  • UK 25%
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• An Assessment of Existing Sport-Related Concussion Guidelines in Ireland: The Need for a United Approach

  Walshe, A., Daly, E. & Ryan, L., 10 Jun 2024, In: Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Ancient Genomes From Bronze Age Remains Reveal Deep Diversity and Recent Adaptive Episodes for Human Oral Pathobionts

  Jackson, I., Woodman, P., Dowd, M., Fibiger, L. & Cassidy, L. M., 1 Mar 2024, In: Molecular Biology and Evolution. 41, 3, msae017.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Phylogeny 100%
  • Forsythia 100%
  • Cladistics 100%
  • Microbiome 100%
  • Microbial Genome 50%

• A New Approach towards a User-Driven Coastal Climate Service to Enhance Climate Resilience in European Cities

  Paranunzio, R., Anton, I., Adirosi, E., Ahmed, T., Baldini, L., Brandini, C., Giannetti, F., Meulenberg, C., Ortolani, A., Pilla, F., Iglesias, G. & Gharbia, S., Jan 2024, In: Sustainability (Switzerland). 16, 1, 335.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Coastal Flooding 100%
  • Coastal Erosion 100%
  • Climate Change 100%
  • Rising Sea Level 100%
  • Coastal City 100%
  7 Citations (Scopus)