Dr Krishanthan Gnanapragasam is a dedicated researcher specialising in the economic and social dimensions of sustainable resource management. His work primarily focuses on the revitalisation and sustainability of small-scale fisheries, particularly within the context of Sri Lanka. Dr Gnanapragasam is recognised for his expertise in integrating bioeconomic and DPSIR (Drivers, Pressures, State, Impact, and Response) models to provide actionable policy insights. His recent research explores the critical role of women in fisheries management.

Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy
Master of Agribusiness
Bachelor of Science (Hons)

Sustainable small-scale fisheries; bioeconomic modelling; resource policy and management; gender roles in primary industries

• Gnanapragasam, K., Ratnasiri, S., & Fleming, C. (2026). Sustainable small-scale fisheries development: Integrating bioeconomic and DPSIR models for policy insights. Marine Policy, 189, 107095. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2026.107095
• Gnanapragasam, K., Fleming, C., & Ratnasiri, S. (2025). Can women’s participation drive sustainability in small-scale fisheries management? 69th Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society Annual Conference, Brisbane, 11-12 February.
• Gnanapragasam, K., Ratnasiri, S., Fleming, C. (2023). Revival of distressed marine small-scale fishery sector in Sri Lanka: An integrated bioeconomic and DPSIR modelling approach. MARE People and the Sea Conference, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 26-30 June.

• AP202 Integrated Pest Management
• AP301 Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
• AP501 Food, Fibre, and Protein
• AP502 Sustainable Agriculture: Climate and Environmental Issues
• AP504 Global Food Security