Research

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	The Department Geology of the University of Peradeniya is well known for its research strength and excellent output of high quality research and publications. B.Sc. special degree students carry out their research projects in their final year and their findings often lead to presentations at professional society meetings and/or publication in refereed journals. Staff and students of the Department of Geology currently involve in research in following field of studies. In addition to that some of the MSc and MPhil students attached to the Postgraduate Institute of Science carry out their researches in earth science related disciplines. Applied Geochemistry and Geochemical Modeling Medical Geology and Environmental Geology Natural Hazards Geophysics and Hydrogeology Precambrian Geology Quaternary Geology Hydrology Mineral Exploration GIS and Remote Sensing

	Research Groups
	Environmental Geology Research Group (EGRG) GIS and Remote Sensing Research Group Natural Hazards Investigation Research Group

	On-going Projects
	Cadmium in the Environment of Sri Lanka Geoenvironmental studies on Chronic Kidney Diseases in the Dry Zone Biogeochemical cycling of trace elements in forest dieback sites in the Horton Plain National Park Characteristics of sediments in the tsunami affected terrains Water quality in Kalpitiya Peninsular Prospects for mini-hydropower projects