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Academic pursuits can be directed toward regional development, prioritizing the well-being of people in need while also striving for excellence. Teaching, Research, Dissemination and Engagement in regional development activities must be prioritized. This encompasses ensuring equitable access to education for all socioeconomic backgrounds and creating systems for safety and security. The goal is to empower communities and transform them into sustainable, prosperous areas. This approach combines the pursuit of knowledge with a commitment to social impact, focusing on both academic achievement and community betterment.
1985-1989 - B.Sc Honours in Agriculture - Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, India
1995-1998 - M.Phil - PGIA, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
2001-2004 - Ph.D - University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore, India [under the Indian Council for Cultural Relations -ICCR Scholarship]
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Founder member of the Faculty of Agriculture, UoJ when it was inaugurated by the then Vice-Chancellor Late Prof A Thurairajah on 03.12.1990 at Kilinochchi .
Senior Professor - from 2017 onwards
Professor - 2009 -2017
Senior Lecturer Grade 1 - 2004 - 2009
Senior Lecturer Grade II - 1998 - 2004
Lecturer - 1992 - 1998
Assistant Lecturer - 1991 - 1992
Demonstrator - 1990 – 1991
2021 (Apr) - todate UGC Nominee to the Board of Management of PGIA, University of Peradeniya
2021 to date - Council nominee to CQA, University of Vavuniya
2020 to date Chairman/Library Research Committee
2017-2024 Reviewer of Internal and External Degree Programs and Institutions assigned by QAC-UGC
2021 (November) - 2024 Senate Representative to the UoJ Council.
2024 (Sept) to 2025 (February 5)- Head, Dept of Agricultural Biology
2021 (Apr) to 2024 (Oct.) - UGC Nominee to the BoM of PGIA, UoP, Sri Lanka
2018 (Jun 25) to 2024 (June 24) Director/Well-Being Centre
2017 (June ) - 2020 (Oct ) Director/Centre for Quality Assurance, UoJ
2014 (Feb 25) - 2021 (March 23) Dean/Graduate Studies, UoJ
2012 (June 29)- 2013 (Dec 28) Dean/Agriculture, UoJ
2016 - 2022 (Apr 18) Chairman/Exam Offense and Disciplinary committee
2016 - 2022 (Apr 18) Chairman/Siddha Medicine Board of Management
2018 - 2022 (Apr 18) Chairman/Siddha Medicine Research Committee
2025
Prof K.Balasubramanium Gold Medal
For the academic achievement, especially on research and dissemination by the Jaffna Science Association, and delivered Gold medal lecture on "Academic pursuit and beyond: Engagement in Regional Development" at the 31st Annual session of JSA on 28 May 2025.
2024
Paanchasanniyam Award
"Valampuri - Newspaper honour"
" Panchasanniyam " means the sanghu in the right hand of God Siva later given to God Krishna
Being a scientific writer in the news paper Valampuri on " Towards another Green revolution" to provide food and nutritional Security to the people - awarded at the Silver Jubilee [25th year] Celebration on 20.12.2024. Writing of articles has been continued until now
2019
Being a scientific writer in the news paper Valampuri on " Towards another Green revolution" to provide food and nutritional Security to the people - awarded at the 20th year Celebration. Writing of articles has been continued until now
(Summary - 08.11.2008 to 18.05.2019 - 396 articles ) (Articles from December 2018 to May 2020) (Click here to view the articles )2014
Journalism Awards for Excellence 2013, for their series of articles on conserving natural resources and focusing on Environmental Protection by Sri Lanka Press Institute & Editors Guild of Sri Lanka - (44 Articles in 2013)
2014
Jointly awarded for the research paper presented (Poster) : Session B of 1st Ruhuna International Science & Technology Conference
2011
For the Contribution in writing Science articles in “Uthayan” News Daily, Jaffna, Sri Lanka - a Media community recognition
(23.05.2001 - 23.03.2010 - 36 Articles) (Click here for articles)
2010
Recipient of National Award for Popularization of Science by National Science Foundation, Sri Lanka
2009
Jointly awarded best poster prize by Sri Lanka Medical Association - A real achievement for an interdisciplinary research work
2008
Jointly awarded best poster award at the 62nd International Symposium on Crop Protection, Belgium
An achievement of effective communication - through poster
2007
Gold Medal
Recipient of Gold medal for best presentation at first International conference of University of Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka
A recognition for the best delivery in presenting the research paper at the Conference
2001
Scholarship
Recipient of Scholarship from Indian Council for Cultural Relations to pursue Doctoral degree at University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, India (2001-2004)
1997
Merit Award
Post Graduate Institute of Agriculture scholarship merit award
Scientific Articles written in Tamil and published in Thinakural Daily Articles 25.05.2009 - 30.08.2010 - 63 Articles)
Immemorable Events
Shiva holding the sangu, or conch shell, is a significant symbol in Hinduism, often associated with Lord Shiva and various rituals, particularly during worship. This conch symbolizes the primordial sound of creation and serves as a spiritual symbol in various rituals and ceremonies. It is associated with the beginning of auspicious events and is believed to dispel negative energies. The conch, or "shankha," is known for its association with purity and auspiciousness, and it is typically used in religious ceremonies to signify the beginning of sacred activities. Additionally, the conch is linked to Goddess Maha Lakshmi and the planet Saturn, and is believed to have various health benefits.
Participated the South Asia Forum on " Climate Action and Food systems Transforamtion towards Food Security held at the Intercontinental Dhaka, during 16-18 April, 2024 . Presented a Flash talk and then served as a panel member as well as Moderator of a session on : Communication, Education, Research and outreach" organized by Michigan State University, USA and Farming Future Bangladesh.
Chair of the Review Panel
Meeting with The Vice Chancellor, Prof Nilanthi de Silva of University of Kelaniya during the day of Site visit (14.12.2022), with me Prof Imali N Fernando (Uva Wellasa) and Prof Anton Piyaratne (Open University of Sri Lanka)
Site visit of Program Review External Degree - Bachelor of Business Management (General) on 14.12.2022 at Kelaniya University
Farmers Training Programs - Certificate programs on 1) Vermitechnology 2) Mushroom production and processing held during May -July 2022 at the Department of Agricultural Biology in person even with all these difficult times of travelling at JICA lab
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Sri Lanka Association of Advancement of Science [SLASS] program
Addressed the gathering - regarding Extension system in Sri Lankan and way forward
WorldTAP Policy Brief # 8 – October 2020.pdf
The last day - 23.03.2021 at Faculty of Graduate Studies
With all the staff members at Faculty of Graduate studies
Special Side Event at the 2020 World Food Prize (WFP) Symposium:
The World Food Prize (WFP) Foundation in Des Moines, Iowa hosted their annual symposium and Borlaug Dialogue from October 12 – 16, 2020 to continue the legacy of Dr. Noman E. Borlaug, Father of Green Revolution and Nobel Peace Laureate 1970. In conjunction with the WFP symposium, MSU along with its global partners hosted a special side event virtually on October 14, 2020 focusing on “Home Gardens for Food and Nutritional Security and Enhanced Livelihoods in Developing Countries.”
A six-member distinguished panel participated in this side event along with MSU officials including the Dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR), Dr. Ronald Hendrick, and Dr. Karim Maredia, Director of CANR International Programs. The panel members from different regions of the world shared their findings, experiences and contributions of home gardens in improving food and nutritional security and livelihoods. The program can be seen by clicking the link https://mediaspace.msu.edu/media/t/1_i2lx0iup
Program Review of B.Sc (Honours) of Agricultural Technology and Management - in 2019 at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya - Site visit was held on 2-5 March, 2020
Site visit of Program Review (2019)of B.SC Agriculture of Eastern University of Sri Lanka at Vantharumoolai during 20-23 January 2020
Participated as the Chief Guest and presented the Key note address at the First International Conference on Food Security and Rural Livelihood jointly organized by the All India Agriculture Student Association and Faculty of Agriculture of Annamalai University, Chidamparam, India during 3-4 January 2020
Exposure visit to Edinburgh Napier University, Scotland (UK) organized by British Council Sri Lanka to learn about the Quality Assurance system - 16-22 June, 2019
With His Excellency the Ambassador of France in Sri Lanka when acting for the Vice-Chancellor (February 2019)
At the 15th Biennial conference of International Networking of Quality Assurance Agencies for Higher Education held during 25-28 March 2019 at BMICH, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Served in the local organization committee of both of these conferences.
In front of the Administrative Block of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University - during the official visit to TNAU in February, 2019.
With the Science Student Union of J/Hindu College for the World Science Day celebration at the school itself. Delivered a speach on Conducting Research by the students.
From Left to right: Prof.P.Ravirajan, Prof. Dhayalan Velauthapillai (from West Norway University), Vice-Chancellor Prof R.Vigneswaran and Prof.G.Mikunthan (Dean/Graduate Studies)
Lighting the Oil lamb on the inauguration of International Conference on "Advanced materials for Clean Energy and Health Applications" - as Dean/Faculty of Graduate studies
Welcome address delivered at the International Conference on "Advanced materials for Clean Energy and Health Applications"- as Dean/Faculty of Graduate Studies
Being the Chair of the International Conference on "Advanced materials for Clean Energy and Health Applications" with the Vice-Chairman of University Grants Commission, Prof. S.M.Gunaratne at the inauguration ceremony
Delivered a speech on "Leadership skills"to the students of J/Hindu College, on 03.03.2018 organized by Old Prefects Association of J/Hindu College
Delivered a speech on "A review of Crop Sector of Northern Province"organized by the Grama Shakthi program by Dr.Kandiah on 19.02.2018 at District Secretariat, Kilinochchi
Participated as Acting Vice-Chancellor for the workshop on hands on training conducted by Dept of Zoology, Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna
Being the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, I have lead the writing team in consultation with all the Heads of the departments of the faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna and submitted the project to JICA worth of Rs 2.45 Billion to establish Research Complex and farm. Its is one of the successful project of the University of Jaffna from the Foreign aid. Later I have signed the agreement with the Ministry of Higher Education in the capacity of Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University.
2014 - First Meeting with JICA Experts
Being the Dean/Agriculture, had the first meeting with the JICA Experts was fruitful to develop a proposal to have the Research and Training complex at the Faculty of Agriculture in 2014.
2014 - First Meeting with JICA Experts
JICA Experts explored the possibilities to have a project on Research and Training complex at the Faculty of Agriculture in 2014.
2014 - First Meeting with JICA Experts
2014 - First Meeting with JICA Experts
My ORCID ID: orcid.org/0000-0002-3119-224X, http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3119-224X
Participated as a Resource person at the First National Conference on Biofertilizers and Biopesticides held on 29-30 November, 2017 at the International Water Management Institute, Battaramulla.
Inauguration ceremony (held on 11.02.2013) of the Project of Commonwealth of Learning - Mobile Literacy - Open University of Sri Lanka Project and served as Coordinator of the Jaffna, prepared 120 sms messages on Financial Literacy and uploaded into the Mobitel Mobile Platform. The project targeted the women of Jaffna (350) and Hambanthota (300). Senior Minister of Scientific Affairs was the Chief Guest. Prof Uma Coomarasamy was the Consultant from Commonwealth of Learning in such Projects
Academic pursuits can be directed toward regional development, prioritizing the well-being of people in need while also striving for excellence. Teaching, Research, Dissemination and Engagement in regional development activities must be prioritized. This encompasses ensuring equitable access to education for all socioeconomic backgrounds and creating systems for safety and security. The goal is to empower communities and transform them into sustainable, prosperous areas. This approach combines the pursuit of knowledge with a commitment to social impact, focusing on both academic achievement and community betterment.
