H Unnathi S Samaraweera
Biographic Data
| ID | 6095930 |
|---|---|
| NAME | H Unnathi S Samaraweera |
| GIVEN NAMES | H Unnathi S |
| FAMILY NAME | Samaraweera |
| SIGNATURE | SAMARAWEERA H U S |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Colombo |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8795-9879 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
A cross-category analysis of high impact low occurrence (Hilo) disasters
This paper explores six High Impact Low Occurrence (HILO) disasters, generating insights from five different categories associated with them, namely causes (geophysical, technological, biological, sociological), phases (preparedness, response, recovery), dimensions (socio-economics, governance, equity), sectors (health, education, infrastructure, economy) and national contexts with differing levels of economic development. The process involved th…
I am who I am’
In postcolonial South Asian societies, there is a growing tendency of many queer individuals using social media, particularly TikTok, as a means to increase visibility. This study explores how queer individuals in Sri Lanka present themselves on TikTok, focusing on their gender identity and sexual orientation. Through a qualitative research approach, the study examines 20 TikTok accounts of Sri Lankan queer users from December 2022 to April 2024 …
Between “Sin” and the State
This article examines the complex negotiation of queer Muslim subjectivities in post-colonial Sri Lanka, where individuals experience intersecting systems of oppression rooted in state surveillance, religious orthodoxy, and colonial-era legal frameworks. While scholarship has separately explored LGBTIQ+ identities in South Asia and queer Muslim experiences, a critical gap remains in understanding their convergence within the Sri Lankan context. T…
Exploring complexities of disaster risk and vulnerability
Two riverside communities in Kolonnawa, Colombo district, and Thawalama, Galle district, of Sri Lanka are flood‐prone communities that, not only have experiences of flood disasters of different scales, but also face a number of disaster risks and vulnerabilities intertwined in their everyday lives. Using a mixed methods approach, the article draws on household surveys, in‐depth interviews and focus group discussions with flood‐affected people, an…
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Exploring complexities of disaster risk and vulnerability
Two riverside communities in Kolonnawa, Colombo district, and Thawalama, Galle district, of Sri Lanka are flood‐prone communities that, not only have experiences of flood disasters of different scales, but also face a number of disaster risks and vulnerabilities intertwined in their everyday lives. Using a mixed methods approach, the article draws on household surveys, in‐depth interviews and focus group discussions with flood‐affected people, an…
A cross-category analysis of high impact low occurrence (Hilo) disasters
This paper explores six High Impact Low Occurrence (HILO) disasters, generating insights from five different categories associated with them, namely causes (geophysical, technological, biological, sociological), phases (preparedness, response, recovery), dimensions (socio-economics, governance, equity), sectors (health, education, infrastructure, economy) and national contexts with differing levels of economic development. The process involved th…
I am who I am’
In postcolonial South Asian societies, there is a growing tendency of many queer individuals using social media, particularly TikTok, as a means to increase visibility. This study explores how queer individuals in Sri Lanka present themselves on TikTok, focusing on their gender identity and sexual orientation. Through a qualitative research approach, the study examines 20 TikTok accounts of Sri Lankan queer users from December 2022 to April 2024 …
Between “Sin” and the State
This article examines the complex negotiation of queer Muslim subjectivities in post-colonial Sri Lanka, where individuals experience intersecting systems of oppression rooted in state surveillance, religious orthodoxy, and colonial-era legal frameworks. While scholarship has separately explored LGBTIQ+ identities in South Asia and queer Muslim experiences, a critical gap remains in understanding their convergence within the Sri Lankan context. T…
African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues (2 works) · Climate Change, Adaptation, Migration (2 works) · Community resilience (2 works) · Disaster Management and Resilience (2 works) · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy (2 works) · Psychological resilience (2 works) · Queer (2 works) · Computer security (1 work) · Corporate governance (1 work) · Disaster Response and Management (1 work)