Prof. S. Vasantharuba
Ph.D, M.Phil, B.Sc in Agriculture
Professor in Food Science and Technology
Educational background
Ph.D in Food Science and Nutrition (Tami Nadu Agricultural University, India) -2013
MPhil. in Food Science and Technology (University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka)- 2005
BSc. in Agriculture –Agricultural Chemistry (Food Science) – (University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka) -1995
Academic Positions held
Professor - 2019 to date
Senior Lecturer Grade 1 - 2013 – to 2019
Senior Lecturer Grade II - 2005 - 2013
Lecturer -1998 - 2005
Assistant Lecturer - 1995 – 1997
Research interest
Natural antioxidants, Beneficial microorganisms, Lactic acid bacteria, Development of value added food products from natural sources, Food and Nutrition, Food security, Food packaging
Google Scholar - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=JHWAH04AAAAJ&hl=en
Research gate - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Seevaratnam_Vasantharuba5
Orcid id- https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3691-2381
Training programs and workshops participated
Practical training course on “Agricultural product processing and quality control” Organized by the Institute of food research and product development, Kasetsart University, Thailand from 12 March to 25 May 2004.
Study visit/Training programme on handling advanced analytical instruments at the International center for chemical sciences, University of Karachi, Pakistan from 3 Dec.2006 to 14 Dec. 2006.
Study visit to Thailand on Food and beverage industry and export, GIZ, Thailand from 25th -30th November 2013.
International Training Programme on Agricultural Research Management at ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Hyderabad during December 22-31, 2014.
Training program on Food extrusion: A technical guide for extruder operators, Bangkok, Thailand from May 13-14, 2004
Training program on Introduction to counseling skills, Samutthana& UK-Sri Lanka trauma group from 1-5 September 2008
Training workshop on Horitvar awareness, Food and Agriculture organization, December 2011 at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, India.