Faculty level

• Head of the Department since 03.11.2021.

• Editor – in – Chief for the Journal of Dry Zone Agriculture (JDZA) since December 2021.

• Trilateral South-South Cooperation (TSSC) Project Coordinator of the Faculty (Chinese Agricultural University and the University of Jaffna).

• Member of Faculty Board of Faculty of Agriculture University of Jaffna.

• Convener of ICDA 2021.

• Chairperson of the COVID 19 vigilance committee of the Faculty of Agriculture (2021).

• Liaison officer (Science and Technology Management Information System (STMIS) (2020/2021) (NSF and the Faculty of Agriculture).

• Academic advisor for 31st batch students (2020/2021).

• Chairperson of the subtheme, Climate change, environmental management and cleaner agriculture of the ICDA2020.

• Student counselor (2014/2015; 2016/2017).

• Coordinator of the outreach activities of the Faculty of Agriculture University of Jaffna (2014).

• Reviewer of the ICDA 2021/2022.

• Faculty coordinator to the UBL.

• Member of the students’ welfare committee – 2022

• Sports coordinator – 2022

• Senior Treasurer of the Students, Union of the Faculty of Agriculture – 2022

• Chairman of the technical evaluation committees at the Faculty of Agriculture since 2022.

• Coordinator to the faculty library committee

• Chairman of the technical evaluation committees of the AHEAD project 2023.

• Research repository coordinator of the Faculty of Agriculture – 2022
• Member of the international collaboration team of the Faculty of Agriculture – 2022/2023
• Member of the TEC of the canteen committee of Kilinochchi premises – 2023
• Resource person for Agri-Tech 2026 (February, 2026)
• Resource person for Regional Agricultural Transformation Training (RATT) (December, 2025)
• Resource person for SMART agricultural  workshop ( June, 2025)
• Resources person for the SMART agricultural workshop for school studnts (Title: Automated polyhouse and its operation) (July 2026)
• Resource person for SMART agricultural  workshop for agricultural professonals (Title: Smart farms and their operation) ( June, 2026)

University level

• Member of the University Senate since November 2021.

• Member of the Jaffna University Teachers Association.

• Chairman of the procurement committee for the wing operation of the AHEAD project – 2022.

• Expert service for the curriculum revision of the Faculty of Technology, University of Jaffna, in March 2022.

• Recipient of the university research grant – 2016/2022
• Member of the panel of examiners to select public officers to the BSc (Hons) degree programme – 2022/2023

Regional/ National Level

• Resource person for the workshop on drinking water quality at MAS Holdings – September 2022
• Panel member of the academic session organized by the Uva Wellassa University – 2022
• Resource person for the workshop conducted on farm mechanization for the students from the School of Agriculture, Parantan – June, 2022.
• Resource person for the workshop conducted on climate smart agriculture for the staff from the Department of Agriculture, Northern Province in July 2022.
• Resource person for the workshop conducted on climate smart agriculture for farmers from Kilinochchi district in August 2022.
• Reviewer of the FARS2022.
• Reviewer to the Vavuniya Journal of Science – 2022.
• Reviewer to the Indian Journal of Physics – 2022.
• Examiner at the University College, Jaffna – 2022
• Reviewer of the 5th National Symposium on Agriculture, 2022 organized by the Faculty of Agriculture, the Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
• Reviewer of the FARS2021 and ASRC2021 of the Vavuniya campus.
• Postgraduate thesis examiner at PGIA, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
• Examiner for research projects of the B.Sc in Green Technology students of the University of Ruhuna.
• Reviewer of the iPURSE 2021 of the University of Peradeniya.
• Visiting lecturer and examiner at the Department of Bio-system Technology, Faculty of Technology, University of Jaffna.
• Reviewer of 4th National Symposium on Agriculture 2021 (NSA-2021), Faculty of Agriculture, EUSL.
• Co-controlling examiner for the examination conducted by Department of Examination Sri Lanka for A/L bio-systems stream students in 2015.
• Moderator of the JSA webinar series (2021).
• Examiner to evaluate home garden completion organized by Jaffna Science Association (JSA) Sri Lanka.
• Reviewer of research articles to JSA.
• Reviewer of the 10th YSF Research Symposium 2021.
• Delivered a chairperson address on Hydrothermal Carbonization (HTC) as an effective strategy for biomass processing at the JSA annual session 2022.
• Editorial board member of the Journal of the Jaffna Science association since 2022.
• Technical session chair of the JSA annual session 2022.
• Full scientific member of YSF since 2022.
• Session evaluator at the 10th YSF research symposium 2022.

• Life member of Jaffna Science Association.
• Chairperson of the Section B of the Jaffna Science Association (JSA) (2021).
• Reviewer of the 27th International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2023 of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. 
• Editorial committee member of the WASPAR proceedings – 2023
• Subject expert to the curriculum development committee of the Faculty of Animal Science and Export Agriculture, Uva Wellassa University – 2023
• Session evaluator at the 10th YSF research symposium 2023. 
• Resource person for the workshop on the climate smart agriculture organized by the HARTI for agricultural officers – 2023

• Keynote address on ICP-OES and its environmental applications in a workshop organized by S and D chemicals -2023
• Keynote address in the international conference organized by the TRIARD, India -2023
• Subject expert to the curriculum development for offering a certificate course on food technology at the University College, Jaffna – 2023
• Selection committee member of the University College, Jaffna – 2023
• Speaker of the theme seminar at the annual sessions of the JSA – 2023
• Reviewer of the Journal of Agriculture and Value Addition (Uva Wellassa University) – 2023
• Editorial committee member of the journal of the JSA (2022/2023)
• Resource person for the RO plant training at the MAS Holdings – 2023 
• Guest speaker for the world water day celebration at the MAS Holdings – 2023 
• Guest speaker for the water symposium of the Nothern Province – 2023
• Guest speaker of the orientation programme at the faculty of agriculture (GPA calculation) – 2023
• Guest speaker of the orientation programme at the faculty of agriculture (stress management) – 2021
• Editorial committee member of the WASPAR proceedings – 2023
• Member of the intellectual property assessment committee of the UBL -2023 (Development of complete feed block for cattle feeding, online application store for software and agriculture project management system)
• Member of the project team of the WASPAR – 2022/2023
• Editorial committee member of the YSF thematic publication – 2023
• Editorial committee member of the journal of the Faculty of Graduate Studies – 2023
• Reviewer of the international postharvest research symposium – 2023
• Editorial committee member of the YSF thematic publication – 2023
• Reviewer of the journal: environmental science and pollution research (Springer)-2022/2023
• Reviewer of the National Symposium on Agriculture & Life Sciences,Uva Wellassa University – 2024
• Thesis examiner – University of Vauniya and Eastern University – 2023
• Reviewer of the journal: Frontiers in Environmental Science 
• Reviewer of the journal: Cleaner and Responsible Consumption (Elsevier)
• Reviewer of the journal: Biochar (Springer; IF -12.7)
• Reviewer of the journal: Materials Today Communications  (Elsevier; IF -3.8)
• Reviewer of the journal:Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers (Elsevier; IF – 5.5)
• Reviewer of the journal:Water, Air, & Soil Pollution (Springer; IF -3.8)
• Reviewer to the Journal: Journal of Responsible Production and Consumption (Emerald Publishing)
• Reviewer to the Journal: Current Topics in Chemistry (Bentham Science)
• Reviewer of the 6th International Research Conference (TRInCo 2024) – Eastern University of Sri Lanka
• Reviewer of the Journal: Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering  (Elsevier)
• Reviewer of the Journal: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering (Elsevier)
• Young Editorial Board Member of Water Science and Engineering (WSE) – Elsevier (2025-2029)
• Convener: Second International Conference on Digital Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture (ICDTSA – 2025)

• Reviewer of the Journal of Agricultural Sciences of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka – 2025
• Reviewer of the International Postharvest Research Symposium (IPRS) – 2025
• Keynote speaker at the paddy symposium organized by Synamon Global in collaboration with the university of Vavuniya anf the University of Jaffna – 2025
• Reviewer of the Journal: Food Reviews International (Taylor & Francis/IF – 6) – 2025
• Editorial board member of Air, Soil and Water Research (since 2026)
• Reviewer of the 1st International Conference on Technological Advances and Innovation, FoT, UoJ (TechInn 2026)
• Reviewer of the Vavuniya Journal of Science -2026

International Level

• The reviewer for the International Journal of Energy Research – August 2022.
• Member of the QUT alumni association.

• Reviewer of the journal of air, soil and water research (2021/2022).

2026

• • Srinanthakumar, N., Goonetilleke, A., McGree, J., Bandala, E. R., & Nadarajah, K. (2026). Biogenic carbon matrix with dual-mode adsorption capability: synthesis, characterization and mechanistic insights. Materials Science and Engineering: B, 326, 119226. (Q1;IF-4.6;Cite score – 7.5)
  • Arani, V., Srinanthakumar, N., Bandala, E. R., & Nadarajah, K. (2026). Groundwater chemistry governs adsorption kinetics and mechanisms of pharmaceutical removal by engineered biochar. Chemical Engineering Science, 124052.(Q1;IF-4.3;Cite score – 7.9)
  • Sirimanna, R. G. H. L., & Nadarajah, K. (2026). Incorporation of Paddy Husk Biochar and the Effectiveness of Colocasia esculenta Usage in Vertical Flow Constructed Wetlands for Treatment of Synthetic Wastewater Having “Rhodamine B”. Water Environment Research, 98(2), e70309.
  • Mayuresh, N., Loveciya, S., & Kannan, N. (2026). Optimizing spray volumes of different spraying devices under controlled conditions for Abelmoschus esculentus (Okra) cultivation: A scientific exploration towards automation in spraying. Ceylon Journal of Science, 55(2).

• Book chapters 

  • Srinanthakumar, N., & Nadarajah, K. (2026). Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems for Sustainable Energy Harvesting in Sri Lanka. Multidisciplinary Approaches for National Development in Sri Lanka through Advances in Science and Green Technology, 123.
  • Sirimanna, R. G. H. L., & Nadarajah, K. (2026). Status of Waste-to-Energy Technologies in Sri Lanka. Multidisciplinary Approaches for National Development in Sri Lanka through Advances in Science and Green Technology, 93.
  • S and Kannan, N. (2026). Insights into solar cell technology for Sri Lankan context. Multidisciplinary Approaches for National Development in Sri Lanka through Advances in Science and Green Technology, 73.
  • Lakmali, M. P. I., & Kannan, N. (2026). Technical know-hows towards efficient usage of renewable energy sources in Sri Lanka. Multidisciplinary Approaches for National Development in Sri Lanka through Advances in Science and Green Technology, 353.
  • Mayuresh, N., & Nadarajah, K. (2026). Advancing Sri Lankan Agriculture: Integrating Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Digital Agronomy for Sustainable Precision Farming. Multidisciplinary Approaches for National Development in Sri Lanka through Advances in Science and Green Technology, 664.
  • Lakmali, M. I., & Nadarajah, K. (2026). Nanobiosensors for Sustainable and Precision Agriculture. In Nanoagrotechnology: Nanoparticles and Biogenic Nanomaterials for Agroindustrial Applications (pp. 413-434). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland.

• Magazines and Newsletters 

• • Sirimanna, R. G. H. L., & Nadarajah, K. (2026).Novel technologies for the detection of microplastics in aquatic ecosystems .Science & Technology Letters – YSF E-Magazine, Volume 1.

2025

• • Nadarajah, K., Jeganathan, Y., Ramakrishnan, S. L., & Bandala, E. R. (2025). Understanding the interaction between selected microplastics and the toxic dye” Congo red” in water. Chemosphere, 372, 144097. (Q1;IF-8.1;Cite score – 15.8)
  • Bavithira, T., Kannan, N., & Karunarathna, A. K. (2025). Two-Stage Catalytic Activation of Coconut Shell Biochar for Effective Malachite Green Removal from Water. Tropical Agricultural Research, 36(1).

• Book chapters 

• •  Sirimanna, R. G. H. L., & Nadarajah, K. Nature and Distribution of Emerging Contaminants in Surface Water bodies in Sri Lanka. In Young Scientist Forum (YSF) National Science and Technology Commission Sri Lanka (p. 355).
  • Nadarajah, K., & Jeganathan, Y. The Obstacles to the Successful Implementation of Photovoltaic Technology in Sri Lanka: A Comprehensive Analysis. In Young Scientist Forum (YSF) National Science and Technology Commission Sri Lanka(p. 523). 

2024

• • Kannan Nadarajah , Oscar M. Rodriguez-Narvaez , Jerome Ramirez , Erick R. Bandala  and Ashantha Goonetilleke (2024). Lab-scale engineered hydrochar production and techno-economic scaling-up analysis. Waste Management (Q1;IF-8.1;Cite score – 15.1). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2023.12.024.
  • Jeganathan, Y., Asharp, T., & Nadarajah, Kannan. (2024). Adsorptive behavior of engineered biochar/hydrochar for tetracycline removal from synthetic wastewater. Environmental Pollution (Q1;IF-8.9;Cite score – 14.9), 345, 123452.
  • Nadarajah, K., Asharp, T., & Jeganathan, Y. (2024). Biochar from waste biomass, its fundamentals, engineering aspects, and potential applications: an overview. Water Science & Technology, wst2024051.
  • Shankar, M., Sunthar, L., Asharp, T., & Nadarajah, K. (2024). Engineered Nanosilica, Derived from Paddy Husk, for the Removal of Congo Red from Polluted Water: an Exploratory Study Using Mathematical Models and Adsorptive Experiments. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 235(3), 166.
  • Lakmali, I., Jeganathan, Y., & Nadarajah, K. (2024). Comparative examination of leaching kinetics of soluble solids and effluent characteristics in different soaking processes of paddy parboiling. Water Science & Technology, wst2024354.
  • Uthayakumaran, T., Pushparaja, V., Nadarajah, K., & Vasantharuba, S. (2024). Investigation of drying kinetics, nutrient profile, physicochemical and functional properties of purple yam (Dioscorea alata) under different drying conditions. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization, 1-17.

• Book chapters 

  • Nadarajah, K., Asharp, T., & Sunthar, L. Engineered Hydrochar Materials for Water Pollutants Removal. In Circular Economy Applications for Water Security (pp. 110-130). CRC Press.

https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.1201/9781003441007-10/engineered-hydrochar-materials-water-pollutants-removal-kannan-nadarajah-thusalini-asharp-loveciya-sunthar

• • Kannan Nadarajah , Loveciya Sunthar, Thusalini Manoharan  , Thiruvaran Tharmarajah. Climate-smart water management strategies with special emphasize to micro-irrigation practices for sustainable use of water for irrigation in Sri Lanka: a conceptual framework

Publisher: National Science and Technology Commission, Sri Lanka; ISBN:978-955-8630-33-4

2023

• SCI Journals

  • Oscar M. Rodriguez-Narvaez , Kannan Nadarajah , V.A. Suarez-Toriello , Erick R. Bandala ,Ashantha Goonetilleke (2023). Engineered hydrochar production methodologies, key factors influencing agriculture wastewater treatment, and life cycle analysis: A critical review. Journal of Water Process Engineering. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2023.104483.
  • Vaishnavy, P.,Vasantharuba, S. and Nadarajah, K. (2023). Effect of Cabinet Drying on Nutritional Quality and Drying Kinetics of Brinjal (Solanum Melongena L) and Bitter Gourd (Momordica Charantia). Journal of Biosystems Engineering. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42853-023-00189-7.
  • Sunthar, L., Asharp, T. and Nadarajah, K. (2023). Insights into Mechanisms of Novel Engineered Biochar Derived from Neem Chips via Iron Catalyst for the Removal of Methyl Orange from Aqueous Phase. Water Air Soil Pollution ,234:178. DOI: https:// doi.org/ 10. 1007/ s11270- 023- 06187-x.
  • M.N.H Jayasuriya, Nadarajah,K. (2023). Understanding association between methylene blue dye and biosorbent: Palmyrah sprout casing in adsorption process in aqueous phase. Water Science and Engineering. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wse.2022.12.006.

• Other refereed journals

  • Arunmugan, M., Rupasinghe CP., Manoharan, T. and Kannan N. (2023). Effect of hydrogen peroxide treatment on functional properties of paddy husk biochar and its application for wastewater treatment. Tropical Agricultural Research & Extension 26 (4).

• Book chapters 

  • Global Energy Scenario: It is availableat https://www.routledge.com/Solar-Thermal-Conversion-Technologies-for-Industrial-Process-Heating/Arjunan-Selvaraj-Matheswaran/p/book/9781032203249# (Taylor & Francis Group)

2022

• SCI Journals

  • Manoharan,T.,Ganeshalingam,S. and Nadarajah, K. (2022). Mechanisms of emerging contaminants removal by novel neem chip biochar  Environmental Advances,7: 100158. DOI: 10.1016/j.envadv.2021.100158.

• Magazines and Newsletters

  • Neshankine, C., and Kannan, N. ( 2022). A Critical note on solar energy for future agricultural applications,Times of Agriculture, 21:25-26. https://timesofagriculture.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/January-Times-of-Agriculture-2022-Issue-21-1.pdf

• Conference papers

  • Bhiranavi S., Thusalini A., Sritharan S. and Kannan N. (2022). Changes in physical properties of black gram (Vigna mungo) during growth and development.  The Proceedings of the 3rd Faculty Annual Research Session (FARS2022) Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka: P4
  • Risviya M.I.H.F., Thusalini A. and Kannan N. (2022). Combined effect of hot water soaking and submerged aerated soaking on paddy hydration. The Proceedings of the 3rd Faculty Annual Research Session (FARS2022) Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka: P16

2021

• SCI Journals

  • Kannan Nadarajah, Erick R. Bandala, Zhanying Zhang, Sagadevan Mundree and Ashanth Goonetilleke (2021). Removal of heavy metals from water using engineered hydrochar: Kinetics and mechanistic approach. Journal of water process engineering, 40:101929. (Q1; IF -7.34)

• Peer – reviewed Journal

  • Neshankine, C., and Kannan, N. (2021). Comprehensive evaluation of aerated soaking for paddy parboiling in an eco-friendly manner. Tropical Agricultural Research & Extension 24 (4).

• Conference papers

  • Thusalini, M., and Kannan, N. (2021). Effect of thermodynamics on mancozeb adsorption by neem chip biochar. Proceedings of 7^thInternational Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2021), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka,38.
  • Manoharan, T., Kannan, N. (2021). A preliminary investigation of biochar derived from neem chips for the removal of mancozeb, an emerging contaminant. Millenium, 2(ed espec nº8), 42-42.
  • Neshankine, C., and Kannan, N. (2021). Effect of submerged aeration on soaking water and grain characteristics of paddy parboiling process Proceedings of 7^th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2021), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 39.
  • Jayasuriya, D.M.N.H., and N. Kannan. (2021). Isotherm and kinetic analyses of methylene blue adsorption by a selected biosorbent. Proceedings of 7^thInternational Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2021), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 40.
  • Dilrukshi, I., Kannan, N. (2021). Fabrication and preliminary investigation of a simple biogas plant for cattle industry. Millenium, 2(ed espec nº8), 43-43.
  • Chandraruban, N., Kannan, N. (2021). A comprehensive evaluation of oxygen dynamics and paddy hydration during conventional soaking of paddy parboiling process. Millenium, 2(ed espec nº8), 44-44.
  • Jayasuriya, N., Kannan, N. (2021). Thermodynamics and rate limiting factor analysis of Methylene Blue adsorption by selected biosorbents. Millenium, 2(ed espec nº8), 48-48.
  • Rathnapriya, U., Tharmarajah, T., Kannan, N. (2021). A simple automated micro-irrigation package for home level cultivation of eggplant. Millenium, 2(ed espec nº8), 17-17.
  • Kirusika, K., Rupasinghe, C.P., and Kannan, N. (2021). Effects of Two-wheel Tractor Operated Tillage Implements on Soil Properties in Kilinochchi Sri Lanka. URSAE 2021 proceedings, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna.

• Magazines and Newsletters

  • Neshankine and Dr. N. Kannan (2021). A simple approach to improve the quality of rice paddy processing wastewater, Environmental Science and Engineering, Industrial Parkway South, Aurora, ON L4G3V6, Canada. (https://esemag.com/magazine-2/)
  • Kannan (2021). Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) as a sustainable strategy for biomass processing, JSA newsletter. (https://www.thejsa.org/jsa-newsletters/)

2018

• Conference papers

  • Seeralakandapalan Sayanthan, Tharmarajah Thiruvaran, Kannan Nadarajah (2018). Arduino based soil moisture analyzer as an effective way for irrigation scheduling. IEEE International Conference on Information and Automation for Sustainability (ICIAfS).
  • Y Thushyanthy, DAN Dharmasena and N. Kannan (2018). Drying kinetics of maldive fish. Proceedings of the international research symposium on postharvest technology;80-86.
  • T, Kannan.N and Prabhaharan, M (2018). Changes in Soil Properties due to Tillage by Four Wheel Tractor Mounted Tillage Implements. Abstract of the proceeding of the 4th international conference on dry zone agriculture 4:100.
  • Sayanthan, S., Thiruvaran, T and Kannan, N. (2018). Effect of Deficit Irrigation on Growth Parameters of Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.). Abstract of the proceeding of the 4th international conference on dry zone agriculture 4:138.
  • Kannan Nadarajah, Zhanying Zhang, Sagadevan Mundree, Ashantha Goonetilleke (2018). Hydrochar from biomass materials for the removal of congo red from water. Proceeding of the Australia New Zealand Biochar Conference 117-122.

2017

• Conference papers

  • Sayanthan, T. Thiruvaran and N. Kannan (2017). Measurement of Crop Water Requirement for Eggplant with the Assistance of Low Cost Arduino Soil Moisture Investigator. Abstract of the proceeding of the 3^rdinternational conference on dry zone agriculture 3:89.
  • Luxshana, N. Kannan and M. Prabhaharan (2017). Effect of Two Wheel Tractor Mounted Tillage Implements on Selected Soil Properties. Abstract of the proceeding of the 3^rdinternational conference on dry zone agriculture 3:90.
  • Puvareka, N. Kannan and T. Thiruvaran. Evaluation of Solar-Driven Water Purification System (2017). Abstract of the proceeding of the 3rd international conference on dry zone agriculture 3:98.
  • Bavithira, N. Kannan and M. Prabhaharan (2017). Changes in Physical and Mechanical Properties of Tomato during Growth and Development. Abstract of the proceeding of the 3rd international conference on dry zone agriculture 3:91.
  • Sayanthan, N. Kannan (2017). Renewable energy resource of Sri Lanka! A review. International Journal of Environmental & Agriculture Research 3(4):80-85.
  • Sayanthan, Thushyanthi Mikunthan, Nadarajah kannan, Mahalingam Prabhaharan, N. Thaneswaran (2017). Needs and Trends of Rain Water Harvesting in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Research Studies in Agricultural Sciences (IJRSAS) 3(12):42-52.

2016

• SCI Journals

  • Kannan Nadarajah and DivagarVakeesan (2016). Solar energy for future world: a review. Renewable and sustainable energy reviews 62:1092-1105. (Q1; IF – 16.8)

• Conference papers

  • Divagar, V., Kannan.N and T. Thiruvaran (2016). Development of an automated solar-driven hybrid egg incubator. Proceeding of the fifth YSF symposium, National Science and Technology Commission, Sri Lanka.

2015

• Other Journal papers

  • N, Dharmasena. D.A.N and J.D. Mannapperuma (2015). Investigation of a resource efficient technique for paddy parboiling industry. World Applied Sciences Journal 33 (1): 51-62
  • P.A., Kannan, N., Prabahaharan, M and P. Alvappillai (2015). Fabrication and evaluation of paddy husk driven up-draught hot air drier for paddy drying. International Journal of Scientific Research and Innovative Technology.Vol 2(4):86-99

2013

• Conference papers

  • K., Prabahaharan, M., Alvappillai, P and N. Kannan (2013). Effect of hot water soaking on hydration of nadu type paddy grains. Proceeding of the international symposium on agriculture and environment, University of Ruhuna Sri Lanka.
  • Keethiga, T., Alvappillai, P., Prabahaharan, M and Kannan, N (2013). Suitability of double-layer evaporative cool chamber for preservation of selected vegetables in Jaffna Peninsula. Proceeding of the international symposium on agriculture and environment, University of Ruhuna Sri Lanka.

2012

• Conference papers

  • Kannan, N, Dharmasena, D.A.N and J.D. Mannappruma (2012). Effect of submerged and exposed aeration on dissolved oxygen in soaking water and germination of paddy grains, Proceeding of Science Symposium, Department of Chemistry Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara.
  • Kannan, N, Dharmasena, D.A.N and J.D. Mannappruma (2012). Effect of aerated cold water soaking on milling yield and sensory characteristics of cooked parboiled rice-Proceeding of National cleaner production center, Colombo 5, Sri Lanka.
  • Kannan, N, Dharmasena, D.A.N and J.D. Mannappruma (2012). Effect of aeration on dissolved oxygen profile and hydration during cold soaking in paddy parboiling process, proceeding of international conference on sustainable built environment, Kandy, Sri Lanka.

2010

• Conference papers

  • N, Prabaharan.M and Alvapillai.P (2010). Use of toddy distillery spent wash and Municipal solid waste in making enriched compost in Jaffna peninsula. Proceedings of the first international Symposium. Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna.
  • N, Prabaharan.M and Alvapillai.P (2010). Garbage collection and disposal system analysis from Jaffna municipal council. Proceedings of the abstract of annul research conference of the University of Jaffna.Pp 18.
  • N and M. Prabhaharan. Field trail of enrich compost in Red-yellow Latosol of Jaffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka. American – Eurasian Journal of Agriculture and environmental science 7(4):370-373, 2010.
  • N and M. Prabhaharan (2010). Mitigating solid waste accumulation through composting process in Jaffna Peninsula. An International Journal of Agricultural Technology.Vol7 (1): 29-38.

2009

• Conference papers

  • Kannan, N., Prabhaharan, M., Sureskumar, R and M. Thushyanthy (2009). Use of Municipal Solid Waste for Organic Agriculture in Jaffna Peninsula. Proceedings of the Second National Symposium 2009. Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna. pp 52.
  • N and Prabhaharan, M. (2009). Fabrication and evaluation of centrally aerated Compost Digester for home level compost making. Vavuniya Campus Annual Research Session-2009. Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna, pp 40.
  • N and Prabhaharan M. (2009). Growth response of tobacco (Nicotiana tobaccum) for the enriched organic fertilizer from Municipal solid waste, Jaffna. Proceedings of the 14th International Symposium on Forest and Environment. Faculty of applied Science University of Sri Jayawadenapura, Nugaegoda, Sri Lanka.