UNDER GRADUATE RESEARCHES 

1st Batch

Miss.M.Joy Rose

Water management in rice cultivation in akkarayan major irrigation scheme.

Mr.S.Maxwell

A comparative study on the effect of aerated soaking in parboiled rice. 

Mr.K.Vadivalagan

Study on water management for rice cultivation in Kariyala Nagapaduwan scheme.

Mr.V.Kathikeyan

Design and development of a low cost solar energy air heater.

2nd Batch

Mr.V.Elangkumar

Design development and evaluation of green fridge suitable for small scale vegetable stall in Sri Lanka.

Mr.T.Sivarooban

An improvement by modification of an induced drum drought paddy husk gasifier.

Mr.J.Maryne Christy Mark

Design fabrication and evaluation of a solar heater vair dryer.

Mr.S.Kirubananda

Evaluation of sprinkler irrigation for leafy vegetables.

3rd Batch

Ms.T.Gnanapoongothai

Comparative analysis of rainfall interception in kandiyan forest garden Acacia

Mr.V.Srieangeraj

Desigen the system to propel the automobile engines by using biogas.

Ms.P.Manoohary

Determination of a suitable energy requirement and optimum condition for industrialization of the aerated soaked paddy process.

Ms.P.Pathmanathan

Modeling contaminant transport in rice field.

Mr.A.Sriskantharajah

Design fabrication and testing of a hand operated upland seeder.

4th Batch 

Mr.N.Kamalathas

Adopting extruding and trying technology for noodle processing.

5th batch 

Mr.M.Prabhaharan

Garbage collection and disposal system analysis within Jaffna municipal limit and environment case study

Ms.N.Thambimuthu

The quality of ground water of selected water supply wells in Jaffna peninsula 

6th Batch 

Mr.P.Kalki

Design and fabrication of suitable low cost emitters for drip irrigation

Mr.J.Ferdinand Moses

Determination of maximum achivevable calorific values for some locally available fuel materials.

7th Batch 

Mr.S.Sivakumar

Salinity distribution pattern of northern inland area of Vadamardchi lagoon

8th Batch 96/97

Mr. Rajeswaran Sanjeepan

Design fabrication and evaluation of prototype groundnut decorticator

Miss. Sasikala Shanmugasundaram

Evaluation and modification of small scale rice flaking machine

Mr. Rajanayagam Vijithan

Design fabrication and evaluation of point cutting prototype manioc chipping machine

Miss. Zibila Rose Marusalin

Evaluation of the IPHT low cost multi-crop dryer 

Ms.S.Tharsini

Alternative treatment for Benlate to control Black rot of pine apple (Ananus comosus)during handling period 


9th Batch 97/98

Mr. Kumarasamy Ainkaran

Design fabrication and evaluation of octagon funnel shape solar cooker 

Mr. Tharmalingam Pratheepan

Evaluation of small scale noodles production line 

Mr.S atchityhanantham Sanjayan

Design fabrication and evaluation of a prototype rice husk incinerator for white husk ash production 

Mr.C.Srireeranhan

Measurement and evaluation of exisiting model in evapotranspiration

Ms.N.Vanathy

Composting - proposal for the improvement for the soild waste management - A case study in Jaffna 


10th Batch 

Mr.M.Punitharasa

Effect of presure trajectory angle and riser height on uniformity co-effcient of sprinkler irrigation


11th Batch 99/2000

Mr. Sampasivam Sutharsan

Performance evaluation and modification of the IPHT brush type tamarin fruit pulper

Mr. Thangavelu Satheesan

Performance evaluation of the IPHT big onion in-store curing structure

Mr. Ananthakrishnan Sivananthan

Performance evaluation and modification of the IPHT finger millet destining machine

Miss. Thivia Radhakrishnan

Thin layer drying characteristics of black pepper


12th Batch 2000/2001

Mr. Tharmalingam Srivaratharasan

Study of yield performance of red onion (Allium Ascalonium . L) under sprinkler irrigatio

Mr. Yogeswaran Ketheesan

Characterisation of Nitrate immobilization in coir based media in engineered wet land 

Mr.P.Sivakumar

Liquid waste management in distillery unit at Thiccam

Mr.L.C.Anath

A comparative Lysimeter study on evaporation from solid waste compost soil and free water surface 

Mr.K.Vasanthan

Improve conceptual design for development of second stage of two stage anaerobic reactor for MIS treatment


13th Batch 2001/2002

Mr. Sivasubramaniam Bakeerathan

Performance evaluation of the IPHT Big onion size grading machine 

Mr. Ramachandran Thayan

Design, development and evaluation of the IPHT mechanical fruit and vegetable washer

Miss. Urmila Balasubramaniyam

A Preliminary investigation to evaluate the performance of a Landfill bioreactor lysimeter

Miss. Kayathiri Rajeswaran

A weighing type lysimeter study to estimate Evapotranspiration for open dumping and landfills with bare soil 

Mr.K.Thayananthan

Evaluation and modification of the IPHT low cost wet evaporative cooling chamber

Mr.N.Nanthagoban

Temporal variation of important chemical parameters and hydraulic head fluction of ground water in Jaffna limestone aquifer.


14th Batch

Miss. K. Arthie

Hydraulic characterization of Jaffna limestone Aquifer 

Miss. F. Jathuna

Study of identify the appropriate stone separation techniques and its operational parameters for finger millet 

Mr. J. Jenowinson

Studies on the Quality of made tea Manufactured form leaves plucked at different Time period During the day 

Miss. B. Vijitha

Utilization of Okra in Extruded Snack Foods

Miss. A. Jeyaruba

Concentration of nitrate nitrogen in Groundwater and soil in intensive Agricultural Areas  

Mr.R.K.Edwin

Analysis of drought in the DL2 Region of trincomalee District

Mr.S.Kugananthan

Design, Development and evaluation of a two layer bio filter for odour contro from Municipal Solid Waste Facilities 

Ms.V.Mathumaiyal

Development of curing system for ginger.

Ms.A.Sutharsiny

Status of drinking water quality of water supply wells in Jaffna peninsula



15th Batch

Mr. Y. Purusothaman

Design and evaluation of girdle sprinkler Irrigation system for Coconut Plantation

Mr. R. Vijiraj

Effect of organic farming on soil properties of an ultisol under Tea 

Ms.S.Sangeetha

Evaluation of landfill bioreactor lysimeter simulation study through defind intervention and change in leachate recirculation


16th batch

Mr. G. Cynthuja

Design and evaluation of an extruder for mushroom sausage 

Mr. E. Reynold

Studies on stabilization of rice bran and incorporation of it into a rusk 

Miss. Nilani

The performance of sprinkler irrigation on cabbage (Brassica oleraceae) cultivation in jaffna peninsula 

Mr.B.Jeyanthan

Agricultural informational system in urmpirai AI division

Ms.V.Jayapiratha

Performance of okra (Abelmoshus esculentus) under drip irrigation system in red yellow latesol

Ms.Y.C.Nishanthyny

Geo chemical classification of ground water of lime stone aqufer

Ms.Sivarani

Design improvement by hot air recirculation for solar dehydrated brown lime to back lime production dryer

Mr.N.Kannan

Effective utilization of municipal soild a waste in an eco frinedly manner 



17th batch

Miss. U. Ajitha

Packed king coconut water (Cocos nucifera var aurantiaca) in flexible packaging 

Miss. K. Abirame

Study of particle size of spices and condiments in the development of pungency  during processing and storage of canned mush room

Mr. P. Benney Xavior

Fabrication and evaluation of low cost bioreactor for high energy food waste 

Miss. S. Susitha

Startup of an up flow anaerobic digester for enhancing stabilization of kitchen waste


18th batch

Mr. Thirukumaran

Design, fabrication and evaluation of heated air circulated dryer

Mr. Croos

Design, fabrication and evaluation of pilot scale hand operated upland seeder

Miss. Preetha

Design, fabrication and evaluation of filter for organic fertilizers in micro irrigation 

Ms.Anitha 

Toddy distillery spentt wash as a source for compost making from the decomposable organic waste 

Mr.Dommey

Design fabrication and evaluation of multi grading machine


19th batch / 2012

Miss. R. Sumithra

Estimating field soil loss due to Cassava harvesting: Valigamam, Jaffna 

Miss. K. Nisanee

Local technologies for removal of total hardness in ground water 

Miss. S. Thusyanthi

Hydrus- 1D Simulation of nitrate – N leaching in calcic red-yellow latosol: A lysimeter study with chili

Mr. K. Thavarupan

Design and fabrication of rain fall simulator and measurement of soil erosion by simulating rainfall

Mr. J. Jeyapriyanthan

Optimizing hydrothermal parameters of parboiling process practiced by local paddy industry in Jaffna


20th batch/2013

Miss. T. Abiramy

Analysis of heavy metals and associated parameters of surface water and sediment of selected tanks in Kilinochchi

Miss. T. Keerthiga

Evaluation of modified double layer cool chamber for the preservation of vegetables  in dry zone

Miss. M. Sutharshiny

Iron and Manganese removal methods for ground water at Thottaveli, Mannar

Miss. Gogila. T

Analysis of surface water quality of Iranamdu tank

Miss. Gobika. S

Performance of a constructed filter bed to treat paddy soaked wastewater


21st batch

Mr. V. Divagar

Fabrication, and evaluation of automized solar driven hybrid egg incubator

Mr. S. Nishanthan

Changes in physical properties of banana during growthm development and storage

Mr . K. Ramesh

Design fabrication and evaluation of two wheel tractor prototype tine tiller


22nd batch/2015

Mr. K. Kirishanth

Determine direction of surface and shallow ground water flow at the part of Valigamam region

Miss. G. Jean jancika maria

Efficiency of micro filtration process for treatment of ground water and surface water

Mr. M. Rajethan

Design, fabrication and testing of four wheel tractor mounted upland channel former

Mr. K. Sarangan

Analysis of seed  paddy separation efficiency of a laboratory indent cylinder separator 

Ms.P.Darsana 

Effect of parboiling method on rice hydration, milling yield physicochemical properties and glycemic index of two Sri Lankan rice

Mr.V.Divagar

Fabrication and evaluation autpomated solar driven hybird egg incubator 

Mr.S.Nishanthan 

Changes in physical properties of Banana (Musa spp) during growth, development and Storage.



23rd batch/2015

Mr. E. Dinesh

Design of automated crop micro environment and pest monitoring system and its evaluation

Mr. J. Reminton

An intelligent advanced drip irrigation scheme using micro controller and saving of water using organic matter

Mr. Mohamed Miflan

Performance of papaya under drip irrigation system in non-calcic brown soil 

Mr. Vinasithampy Vimaladhas

Design and fabrication of sand filter to treat soap water in cottage level

Miss. Vasanthy jeevaratnam

Quality of underground water in Valikamam area & isolation and identification of oil degrading bacteria


24th batch/2016

Miss. luxshana Thangarasa

Effect of different tillage implements on some selected properties of soil

Mr. M. D. Tharanga Buddimal

Development of reservoir simulation model foe effective irrigation water management of Magalla reservior at Nikaweratiya, Sri Lanka

Miss. Narthaky Balasubramaniam

Effect of dissolved oxygen concentration on Echinodorus beleheri growth in hydroponics

Miss. Bavithira Thavarajah

Changes in physical and mechanical properties of tomato during growth and development

Mr. Romesh Sharmila Jeyaruwan

A model to convert sea wave energy to electricity

Mr. Thomas Vimalalathas croos

Fabrication and evaluation of grass chopping machine

Mr. S. Sayanthan

Water smart drip irrigation system with the assistance of Arduino as an effective way to water conservation

Miss. V. Nijanthini

Effect of temperature on physical properties of onion bulbs under different storage condition

Mr. Manjula Dissanayake

Design, fabrication and evaluation of multipurpose ornamental hedge trimmer

Miss. M. Kathagini 

Analysis of nitrate content in irrigated water, soil and vegetables in Jaffna District

Miss. C. Puvareka

Designing and evaluation of solar-driven hybrid water pirification system


 25th batch 

Miss. N. kanishka 

Performance evaluation of a reverse osmosis system for optimum treatment of brackiah groundwater

Miss. T. Thurkka

Effectiveness of the ultrasonic waves on Algae distribution in Per Aru reservior

Mr. G. Youvaraj

Investigating the extent of pollution sources in the Jaffna lagoon of Sri Lanka

Mr. P. Prasteen

DNA based nanobiosensor to detect heavy metal ions (Hg, Pb) in water

Mr. Manjula Dissanayake

Design, fabrication and evaluation of multipurpose ornamental hedge trimmer

Miss. K. M. Navoda

Artificial fertilizer intercalated bio-char composite for slow release of nutrients in home-garden soil

R. M.  Sujeewa 

Effect of deficit irrigation on growth and yield of red onion (Allium cepa) in drip irrigation system

S.Thiusanth 

Effect of pre-soaking techniquies on cooking of raw rice and parboiled brow rice 

W.A.T.S. Wikkiramarachi

Production and characterizing of hydrochar from hydrothermal carbonization of tea waste 

H.R.M.Ranasinghe

investigation of different extraction techniqiues on the quality of generated virgin Cocount Oil(VCO)

R.M.S.Rathnayake

Effect of Dificit irrigation on growth and yied of Red Onion(Allium cepa) in microcontroller automated drip system



26th batch 

Mr. Chamal

Testing and Evaluation of Double Layer Evaporative Cooler for Vegetables Preservation

Miss. K. Kulenthini

Phytoremediation of Farm Wastewater by Selected Aquatic Plants

Miss. V. Vijitha

study of absorbent effectiveness in wastewater treatment for the puopose of irrigation

Mr. M. Madusha

Testing and evaluation of the chimney type solar dryer (CTSD) for cottage industries in North

Miss. A. Jayasekara

Analysis of drought condition in kilinochchi district by standard precipitation index

Mr. T. Thabojanan

Investigation of electrocoagulation reactor design parameters effect on removing hardness from drinking water using iron electrodes

Mr. A.M. Anuruddha Kelum

Design, fabrication and evaluation of solar powered seed sowing machine

Mr. M. M. Madusha Ishan Munasinghe

Design, fabrication and evaluation of the chimney type solar dryer for preservaton of fruits and vegetables

Mr. M. A. S. Ahamed

Study of the value addition and different drying methods of Thilapia


27th batch 

Miss. Piragasiny Thevarasa

Spatial variation of water quality in Jaffna lagoon

Mr. Nilunda Madusanka

 Fabrication and ferformance evaluation of hydrophonic system under protected structures

Mr. K. Manogithan

Fresh water management of Delft island during the wet and dry seasons

Miss. P. Printhajini

Effect of different processing methods on resistant starch contents in selected rice varieties

Miss. V. Jaliny

Effect of irrigated water management practices on black gram


Mr. R. G. Ishan Randika Rajapakshe

Design, fabrication and evaluation of single row onion harvester 


Mr. Sheetharon Mahadevan

Quality of ground water in Valukkai aru basin of Jaffna peninsula


Miss. Thinarthika Thirupathy

Residual Chlorine decay in water distribution system in Vavuniya district


Miss. L. I.Udeshika Kavindi

Treatment of reverse osmosis reject water using modified adsorbent from drinking water treatment alum sludge


Miss. K. I.Tirani Palugaswewa

Design, fabrication and performance evaluation of finger millet cleaning machine for  domestic level


Miss. Lojiny Kugavaratharaja

Modification of water treatment plant to improve the treatment efficiency at Kilinochchi


28th batch 

Miss. M. Thusalini 

Neem chip biochar for the removal of an emerging contaminant, mancozeb; a comprehensive study on the effect of pyrolysis temperature and surface functional properties


Miss. C. Neshankine 

A detailed evaluation of aerated soaking of paddy parboiling 


Miss. R.M. Ishani Dilrukshi 

Fabrication of a small-scale biogas plant for cattle industry 


Mr. D.M.N.H. Jayasuriya 

Influence of surface functional properties of bio-sorbents on methylene blue removal from aqueous phase


Miss R.U.C.D. Rathnapriya 

A structured novel irrigation system for growing eggplant at homegardens 

M.H.Ishana Farwin

quality enchancement of the rice flour based extrued products through wet-milling. 

S.F.Sumaiya 

Design, fabrication and evaluation of palmyrah fruit pulp extractor. 

E.M.A.M.Ekanayake 

Phytoremediation of parboiled paddy effluent in an environmental feriendly manner.

N.F.Minha

Household's willingnes to adopt renewable energy technology in Puttalam district, Sri Lanka. A logit regression approach.

K.Kirshanthi 

 amylase production by Bacillus lincheniformis ATCC 6346 from paddy-soaked water 

R.Thadshajini

Performance evaluation of a slow sand filter after pre-treatment with coagulant chemical at Kilinochchi water treatment plant

H.K.A.Ruvini Lakmali

Comparison of parboling methods on milling quality and resistance strach formation during cooking of three industrial rice varieties.


29th batch 

Miss. W.M.M.G.C.J. ARIYARATHNE 

Mathematical modeling and thin layer drying kinetics of salted Sardinella albella under open sun drying on different trays


Miss. D.S.K.S. PERERA 

Comparative study of the adsorption behavior of cationic and anionic dyes by novel chemically treated biosorbents 


Miss. G.H.K.N. ASENIKA 

Changes in physical properties of two different banana varieties under different storage conditions after harvesting 


Miss. MIH. FATHIMA RISVIYA 

Combined effect of hot water soaking and submerged aerated soaking on paddy hydration and effluent characteristics


Miss. LOVECIYA SUNTHAR 

Insights into the mechanism of novel engineered biochar derived from neem chips via iron catalyst for the removal of methyl orange


Miss. NITHARSHANA LAVANESAKUMAR 

Comparison of resistance starch formation on different parboiling processes and milling yield analysis of selected commercial rice varieties


Miss. K.P.N.M. PATHIRANAGE 

Design and evaluation of drumsticks harvesting tool


Mr. AMPIKAIPAKAN ARCHUTHAN 

Onsite generation of sodium hypochlorite from rejected water of sea water desalination plant at nainathivu island


Mr. I. Jonathas Jeffry 

The quantity and characteristics of microplastics in compost produced in Sri Lankan municipalities


Mr. PRINS DYAMAN RICHARD SARAM 

Designing fabrication and evaluation of multi-function grain handing machine for paddy 


Miss. J. M. P. JAYASEKARA 

Scientific insights in a novel evaporative cooler set with neem chip biochar for the preservation of leafy vegetables


Miss. BHIRANAVI SATCHITHANANTHAM 

Changes in some physical properties of black gram during growth, development and processing

30th  batch 

Miss Yanushiya Jeganathan

Comparative study on the adsorptive behaviour of engineered biochar and engineered hydrochar for the removal of tetracycline: an emerging contaminant


Miss Mayurie Shankar

Exploring the science behind the adsorption of toxic dye "congo red" by engineered nanosilica derived from paddy husk


Mr M. M. D. B. Manathunga

Evaluation of efficiency of liquid organic fertilizer produced from poultry carcass and Jeevamurtha on plant growth of hydroponic chili cultivation 


Mr Gamika Kavinda Ranasinge

A comprehensive study on the effect of pf ultrasonication by commercially available ultrasonic cleaning transducer on Spdoptera frugiperda eggs in Sri Lanka; As a method of non chemical insect control


Miss Tharusi Danushika Kariyawasam

Effect of bio tower incorporated with activated carbon on the treatment of effluent wastewater contaminated with Malachite green


Mr D. A. D. A. A. M. D. D. Alvis

Effect of channel width on the water distribution of basin irrigation system


R. G. H. L. Sirimanna

Design of vertical constructed wetland incorporated with rice husk biochar for the effective removal of toxic dye "Rhodamine B"


Selvarasa Asmiya Jenit

Effect of engineered biochar derived from Gliricidia sepium wood chips on water retention of compost incorporated potting mixture


P.M.D.N. Bandara

Design and fabrication of an affordable, straightforward cashew nut peeler


Surawera Jeewamaali

Drying behavior of different vegetables (Daucus carota, Manihot esculantha, Musa accuminate) under two drying conditions: open solar and concentrated solar


31st  batch 

Mayuresh. N

Optimizing the spray volumes of different spraying devices under controlled conditions of okra field: a scientific exploration towards automation


Lakmali. M.P.I

Comparative examination of leaching kinetics of soluble solids and effulent characterization in different soaking process of paddy parboiling

Devindi A.G.S

Design and evaluation of protoype groundnut dryer for small-scale farmers in SriLanka 


Madhushanka W.R.A

Biochar and hydrochar incoperatod hydrogel to optimize the efficiency in the smart irrigation system


Maduranga A.M. W.P

Development and evaluation of radial weeder for controlling weeds effectively in tea fields in Sri Lanka 


Nirusha. S

Comparative examination of engineered hydrochar, derived from prawn shell biomass, using novel catalytic conversion by potassium for the removal of cationic and anionic dyes.


Nithusana. V

In-depth understanding of different carbon materials and their engineered counterparts for the removal performance for methylene blue in water 


Wimalanee A.A

Exploring the science behind the desorptive behaviour of engineered hydrochar derived from tea factory waste saturated with an emerging contaminant: oxyfluorten, in an aqueous phase


Amarasinghe H.D.K.B

Design and evaluation of user-friendly, mannualy operated "dual-lever"coconut de-husking device for the small-scale coconut farmers in Sri Lanka.


Shrilasha. R

Understanding the science behind the interaction of selected microplastics and a toxic dye "congo red"in an aqueous phase


Kavindya L.A.H.

Comporative examination of fabricated producer gas driven cabinet dryer to different drying methods used for drying vegetables under controlled condition 


Siriwardhana.M.K.H.P

Effect of different local preparation implements on the soil properties and water distribution pattern under basin irrigation