Isuru Jayathissa

Assistant Research Officer - Water Data Applications

Isuru Jayathissa specializes in hydrological modeling and water balance assessments using the Water Accounting Plus (WA+) framework. With expertise in Python, Jayathissa processes large-scale temporal and spatial datasets, utilizing libraries like NumPy, GDAL and Raster for geospatial analysis. He has experience working with remote sensing data, cloud platforms like AWS and Google Earth Engine and has successfully applied the WA+ model to basins in Africa and the MENA region.

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Climate and Water Risk Profile of Jerash Refugee Camp, Jordan

International Water Management Institute | March 20th, 2026

Khalifa, Muhammad; Akpoti, Komlavi; Leh, Mansoor; Umer, Yakob; Jayathissa, Isuru; Al-Zu’bi, Maha; Velpuri, Naga Manohar; Ruckstuhl, Sandra

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A Framework for Integrated Watershed and Climate Risk Hotspot Mapping to Support Adaptation Strategies in Refugee Camp Landscapes in Jordan

International Water Management Institute | March 17th, 2026

Leh, Mansoor; Akpoti, Komlavi; Jayathissa, Isuru; Khalifa, Muhammad; Umer, Yakob; Al-Zu’bi, Maha; Velpuri, Naga Manohar; Ruckstuhl, Sandra

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