{"id":8328,"date":"2025-07-30T09:11:20","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T09:11:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agri.jfn.ac.lk\/?page_id=8328"},"modified":"2026-02-24T09:53:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T09:53:46","slug":"prof-n-kannan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/agri.jfn.ac.lk\/?page_id=8328","title":{"rendered":"Prof. N. 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class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">nkannan@univ.jfn.ac.lk<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/univ.jfn.ac.lk\/kannan\" target=\"_blank\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-globe\" viewBox=\"0 0 496 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M336.5 160C322 70.7 287.8 8 248 8s-74 62.7-88.5 152h177zM152 256c0 22.2 1.2 43.5 3.3 64h185.3c2.1-20.5 3.3-41.8 3.3-64s-1.2-43.5-3.3-64H155.3c-2.1 20.5-3.3 41.8-3.3 64zm324.7-96c-28.6-67.9-86.5-120.4-158-141.6 24.4 33.8 41.2 84.7 50 141.6h108zM177.2 18.4C105.8 39.6 47.8 92.1 19.3 160h108c8.7-56.9 25.5-107.8 49.9-141.6zM487.4 192H372.7c2.1 21 3.3 42.5 3.3 64s-1.2 43-3.3 64h114.6c5.5-20.5 8.6-41.8 8.6-64s-3.1-43.5-8.5-64zM120 256c0-21.5 1.2-43 3.3-64H8.6C3.2 212.5 0 233.8 0 256s3.2 43.5 8.6 64h114.6c-2-21-3.2-42.5-3.2-64zm39.5 96c14.5 89.3 48.7 152 88.5 152s74-62.7 88.5-152h-177zm159.3 141.6c71.4-21.2 129.4-73.7 158-141.6h-108c-8.8 56.9-25.6 107.8-50 141.6zM19.3 352c28.6 67.9 86.5 120.4 158 141.6-24.4-33.8-41.2-84.7-50-141.6h-108z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Website<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-59dc217 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"59dc217\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2b6b949\" 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elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2206\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Awards<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2207\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2207\" aria-expanded=\"false\">CPD<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2208\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2208\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Outreach Activities<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-content-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2201\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Academic Profile<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2201\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2201\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"false\"><p id=\"h.p_r2h8lJatC_mM\" class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\"><strong>Education<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><p>PhD in Environmental Engineering in 2020 from the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, Australia.<\/p><\/li><li><p>MPhil in Agricultural and Bio-systems engineering in 2014 from the Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.<\/p><\/li><li><p>B.Sc. in Agriculture (Hons) in 2009 from the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><hr \/><p id=\"h.p_U105HHchDQLm\" class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\"><strong>Academic Positions held<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Head, Senior Lecturer, Department of Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna<\/li><\/ul><hr \/><p id=\"h.p_cuREzNKXDrcn\" class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\"><strong>Research interests<\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hydrothermal carbonisation (HTC) of biomass.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hydrochar characterization and its environmental applications.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Techno-economic analysis of HTC using Aspen Plus.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2202\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Admin Positions<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2202\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2202\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><section id=\"h.p_dFy9I7t8HUZl\" class=\"yaqOZd\"><div class=\"mYVXT\"><div class=\"LS81yb VICjCf j5pSsc db35Fc\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd purZT-AhqUyc-II5mzb ZcASvf-AhqUyc-II5mzb pSzOP-AhqUyc-qWD73c Ktthjf-AhqUyc-qWD73c JNdkSc SQVYQc\"><div class=\"JNdkSc-SmKAyb LkDMRd\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"oKdM2c ZZyype Kzv0Me\"><div id=\"h.p_ZrSPp5jJHUZi\" class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd jXK9ad D2fZ2 zu5uec OjCsFc dmUFtb wHaque g5GTcb GNzUNc\"><div class=\"jXK9ad-SmKAyb\"><div class=\"tyJCtd mGzaTb Depvyb baZpAe\"><p id=\"h.p_ZYqsyOSXHUZk\" class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\"><strong>Faculty level<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"h.p_2LHtluOXHlFT\" class=\"yaqOZd\"><div class=\"mYVXT\"><div class=\"LS81yb VICjCf j5pSsc db35Fc\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd purZT-AhqUyc-II5mzb ZcASvf-AhqUyc-II5mzb pSzOP-AhqUyc-qWD73c Ktthjf-AhqUyc-qWD73c JNdkSc SQVYQc\"><div class=\"JNdkSc-SmKAyb LkDMRd\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"oKdM2c ZZyype Kzv0Me\"><div id=\"h.p_jIGGsQ99HlFQ\" class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd jXK9ad D2fZ2 zu5uec OjCsFc dmUFtb wHaque g5GTcb GNzUNc\"><div class=\"jXK9ad-SmKAyb\"><div class=\"tyJCtd mGzaTb Depvyb baZpAe\"><ul><li><p>Head of the Department since 03.11.2021.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li><p>Editor &#8211; in &#8211; Chief for the Journal of Dry Zone Agriculture (JDZA) since December 2021.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li><p>Trilateral South-South Cooperation (TSSC) Project Coordinator of the Faculty (Chinese Agricultural University and the University of Jaffna).<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li><p>Member of Faculty Board of Faculty of Agriculture University of Jaffna.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Convener of ICDA 2021.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Chairperson of the COVID 19 vigilance committee of the Faculty of Agriculture (2021).<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li><p>Liaison officer (Science and Technology Management Information System (STMIS) (2020\/2021) (NSF and the Faculty of Agriculture).<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li><p>Academic advisor for 31st batch students (2020\/2021).<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li><p>Chairperson of the subtheme, Climate change, environmental management and cleaner agriculture of the ICDA2020.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li><p>Student counselor (2014\/2015; 2016\/2017).<\/p><\/li><li><p>Coordinator of the outreach activities of the Faculty of Agriculture University of Jaffna (2014).<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li><p>Reviewer of the ICDA 2021\/2022.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li><p>Faculty coordinator to the UBL.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li><p>Member of the students\u2019 welfare committee &#8211; 2022<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li><p>Sports coordinator &#8211; 2022<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li><p>Senior Treasurer of the Students, Union of the Faculty of Agriculture &#8211; 2022<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li><p>Chairman of the technical evaluation committees at the Faculty of Agriculture since 2022.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li><p>Coordinator to the faculty library committee<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>University level<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><p>Member of the University Senate since November 2021.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li><p>Member of the Jaffna University Teachers Association.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li><p>Chairman of the procurement committee for the wing operation of the AHEAD project \u2013 2022.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li><p>Expert service for the curriculum revision of the Faculty of Technology, University of Jaffna, in March 2022.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Regional\/ National Level<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Resource person for the workshop on drinking water quality at MAS Holdings &#8211; September 2022<\/li><li>Panel member of the academic session organized by the Uva Wellassa University &#8211; 2022<\/li><li>Resource person for the workshop conducted on farm mechanization for the students from the School of Agriculture, Parantan &#8211; June, 2022.<\/li><li>Resource person for the workshop conducted on climate smart agriculture for the staff from the Department of Agriculture, Northern Province in July 2022.<\/li><li>Resource person for the workshop conducted on climate smart agriculture for farmers from Kilinochchi district in August 2022.<\/li><li>Reviewer of the FARS2022.<\/li><li>Reviewer to the Vavuniya Journal of Science &#8211; 2022.<\/li><li>Reviewer to the Indian Journal of Physics &#8211; 2022.<\/li><li>Examiner at the University College, Jaffna &#8211; 2022<\/li><li>Reviewer of the 5th National Symposium on Agriculture, 2022 organized by the Faculty of Agriculture, the Eastern University of Sri Lanka.<\/li><li>Reviewer of the FARS2021 and ASRC2021 of the Vavuniya campus.<\/li><li>Postgraduate thesis examiner at PGIA, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.<\/li><li>Examiner for research projects of the B.Sc in Green Technology students of the University of Ruhuna.<\/li><li>Reviewer of the iPURSE 2021 of the University of Peradeniya.<\/li><li>Visiting lecturer and examiner at the Department of Bio-system Technology, Faculty of Technology, University of Jaffna.<\/li><li>Reviewer of 4th National Symposium on Agriculture 2021 (NSA-2021), Faculty of Agriculture, EUSL.<\/li><li>Co-controlling examiner for the examination conducted by Department of Examination Sri Lanka for A\/L bio-systems stream students in 2015.<\/li><li>Moderator of the JSA webinar series (2021).<\/li><li>Examiner to evaluate home garden completion organized by Jaffna Science Association (JSA) Sri Lanka.<\/li><li>Reviewer of research articles to JSA.<\/li><li>Reviewer of the 10th YSF Research Symposium 2021.<\/li><li>Delivered a chairperson address on Hydrothermal Carbonization (HTC) as an effective strategy for biomass processing at the JSA annual session 2022.<\/li><li>Editorial board member of the Journal of the Jaffna Science association since 2022.<\/li><li>Technical session chair of the JSA annual session 2022.<\/li><li>Full scientific member of YSF since 2022.<\/li><li>Session evaluator at the 10th YSF research symposium 2022.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>International Level<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>The reviewer for the International Journal of Energy Research &#8211; August 2022.<\/li><li>Reviewer of the journal of air, soil and water research (2021\/2022).<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2203\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Teaching<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2203\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2203\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><section id=\"h.p_3XCJzvnzEBv6\" class=\"yaqOZd\"><div class=\"mYVXT\"><div class=\"LS81yb VICjCf j5pSsc db35Fc\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd purZT-AhqUyc-II5mzb ZcASvf-AhqUyc-II5mzb pSzOP-AhqUyc-qWD73c Ktthjf-AhqUyc-qWD73c JNdkSc SQVYQc\"><div class=\"JNdkSc-SmKAyb LkDMRd\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"oKdM2c ZZyype Kzv0Me\"><div id=\"h.p_ItOIZjVVEBv2\" class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd jXK9ad D2fZ2 zu5uec OjCsFc dmUFtb wHaque g5GTcb GNzUNc\"><div class=\"jXK9ad-SmKAyb\"><div class=\"tyJCtd mGzaTb Depvyb baZpAe\"><section id=\"h.p_3XCJzvnzEBv6\" class=\"yaqOZd\"><div class=\"mYVXT\"><div class=\"LS81yb VICjCf j5pSsc db35Fc\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd purZT-AhqUyc-II5mzb ZcASvf-AhqUyc-II5mzb pSzOP-AhqUyc-qWD73c Ktthjf-AhqUyc-qWD73c JNdkSc SQVYQc\"><div class=\"JNdkSc-SmKAyb LkDMRd\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"oKdM2c ZZyype Kzv0Me\"><div id=\"h.p_ItOIZjVVEBv2\" class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd jXK9ad D2fZ2 zu5uec OjCsFc dmUFtb wHaque g5GTcb GNzUNc\"><div class=\"jXK9ad-SmKAyb\"><div class=\"tyJCtd mGzaTb Depvyb baZpAe\"><p id=\"h.p_CYabXF4zEBv5\" class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\"><strong>Undergraduate Teaching<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Environmental engineering (AEN32012).<\/li><li>Energy environment and waste management (AENS41012).<\/li><li>Electrical power and machines.<\/li><li>Cleaner production technology.<\/li><li>Renewable energy for sustainable environment.<\/li><li>Chemometrics in environmental engineering applications.<\/li><li>Energy recovery from biomass.<\/li><li>Engineering mechanics.<\/li><li>Farm machinery and tillage engineering.<\/li><li>Numerical applications in Agriculture.<\/li><li>Environmental toxicology (Visiting &#8211; Technology Faculty) (BTG207TC2).<\/li><li>Renewable energy technology (Visiting &#8211; Technology Faculty) (BTG308TC2).<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Diploma\/ Certificate Programs<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Coordinator of the certificate courses offered by Department of Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna \u2013 principles of farm machinery and principles of micro irrigation <\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2204\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Research<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2204\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2204\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><section id=\"h.p_woEm5tUAEwM4\" class=\"yaqOZd\"><div class=\"mYVXT\"><div class=\"LS81yb VICjCf j5pSsc db35Fc\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd purZT-AhqUyc-II5mzb ZcASvf-AhqUyc-II5mzb pSzOP-AhqUyc-qWD73c Ktthjf-AhqUyc-qWD73c JNdkSc SQVYQc\"><div class=\"JNdkSc-SmKAyb LkDMRd\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"oKdM2c ZZyype Kzv0Me\"><div id=\"h.p_9uwVrIwCEwM0\" class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd jXK9ad D2fZ2 zu5uec OjCsFc dmUFtb wHaque g5GTcb GNzUNc\"><div class=\"tyJCtd mGzaTb Depvyb baZpAe\"><p><strong>Postgraduate Supervision<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>2021\/2023<\/li><\/ul><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Two stage catalystic activation of coconut shell activated carbon for the removal of malachite green from water. (Ms. T. Bavithira)<\/p><p><strong>Undergraduate supervision &#8211; 2020\/2021<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Neem chip biochar for the removal of an emerging contaminant, mancozeb; a comprehensive study on the effect of pyrolysis temperature and surface functional properties. (Manoharan Thusalini)<\/li><li>A detailed evaluation of aerated soaking of paddy parboiling. (Chandraruban Neshankine)<\/li><li>Fabrication of a small-scale biogas plant for cattle industry. (Ramanayake Mudiyanselage Ishani Dilrukshi)<\/li><li>Influence of surface functional properties of bio-sorbents on methylene blue removal from aqueous phase. (Disanayaka Mudalige Nilupul Hansaka Jayasuriya)<\/li><li>A structured novel irrigation system for growing eggplant at home gardens. (Rathnapriyankarage Uththara Charuni Dilshani Rathnapriya)<\/li><li>Effects of two-wheel tractor operated tillage implements on soil properties in Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka. (Kamalanathan Kirusika)<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Undergraduate supervision &#8211; 2021\/2022<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Mathematical modeling and thin layer drying kinetics of salted Sardinella albella under open sun drying on different trays. (Wikramasinghe Moolacharige Madimane Gedara Chandima Jeewanthi Ariyarathne)<\/li><li>Comparative study of the adsorption behavior of cationic and anionic dyes by novel chemically treated biosorbents. (Doowage Sandya Kumari Susanthika Perera)<\/li><li>Changes in some physical properties of black gram during growth, development and processing. (Bhiranavi Satchithanantham)<\/li><li>Insights into the mechanism of novel engineered biochar derived from neem chips via iron catalyst for the removal of methyl orange. (Loveciya Sunthar)<\/li><li><p>Scientific insights in a novel evaporative cooler set with neem chip biochar for the preservation of leafy vegetables. (Jayasekara Mudiyanselage Priyangika Jayasekara)<\/p><\/li><li><p>Combined effect of hot water soaking and submerged aerated soaking on paddy hydration and effluent characteristics. (Mohamed Ibraheem Fathima Risviya)<\/p><\/li><li><p>Changes in physical properties of two different banana varieties under different storage conditions after harvesting. (Galbokke Hewage Kasuni Niyumali Asenika)<\/p><\/li><li><p>Effect of cabinet drying on nutritional quality and drying kinetics of brinjal (Solanum melongena L) &amp; bitter gourd (Momordica charantia). (Vaishnavy Pushparaja)<\/p><\/li><li><p>Effect of feedstock type &amp; temperature on the novel biochar preparation for contaminant removal. (Kandane Arachchige Nimani Kaushalya Wickramanayake Fernando)<\/p><\/li><li><p>Customized Coconut Shell Biochar for the removal of an Emerging Contaminant, Losartan Potassium. (Wellaweediyage Pubudi Ama Perera)<\/p><\/li><li><p>The effect of hydrogen peroxide treatment to paddy husk on functional properties during pyrolysis. (Mahendran Arunmugan)<\/p><\/li><li><p>Optimization of shower hole size for the effective submerged aeration process in paddy parboiling. (Shojitha Jeyanathan)<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Research Grants Received<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University grant for studying scientific insights of paddy parboiling process &#8211; 2021<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University research grant for checking the application of process automation for irrigation practices &#8211; 2016\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2205\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Publications<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2205\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2205\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><section id=\"h.5f73a440ed103fc8_104\" class=\"yaqOZd\"><div class=\"mYVXT\"><div class=\"LS81yb VICjCf j5pSsc db35Fc\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd purZT-AhqUyc-II5mzb ZcASvf-AhqUyc-II5mzb pSzOP-AhqUyc-qWD73c Ktthjf-AhqUyc-qWD73c JNdkSc SQVYQc\"><div class=\"JNdkSc-SmKAyb LkDMRd\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"oKdM2c ZZyype Kzv0Me\"><div id=\"h.5f73a440ed103fc8_107\" class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd jXK9ad D2fZ2 zu5uec OjCsFc dmUFtb wHaque g5GTcb GNzUNc\"><div class=\"jXK9ad-SmKAyb\"><div class=\"tyJCtd mGzaTb Depvyb baZpAe\"><p><strong>Full Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Index journals<\/em><\/span><\/p><ul><li>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.<\/li><li>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)<\/li><li>Kannan Nadarajah and DivagarVakeesan (2016). Solar energy for future world: a review. Renewable and sustainable energy reviews 62:1092-1105. (Q1; IF \u2013 16.8)<\/li><\/ul><p><b>Full papers\u00a0<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neshankine, C., and Kannan, N. (2021). Comprehensive evaluation of aerated soaking for paddy parboiling in an eco-friendly manner. Tropical Agricultural Research &amp; Extension 24 (4).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kannan.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<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dilotharaj.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<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Extended Abstracts<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Abstracts Presented at Conferences<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thusalini, M., and Kannan, N. (2021). Effect of thermodynamics on mancozeb adsorption by neem chip biochar. Proceedings of 7<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2021), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka,38.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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 n\u00ba8), 42-42.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neshankine, C., and Kannan, N. (2021). Effect of submerged aeration on soaking water and grain characteristics of paddy parboiling process Proceedings of 7<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2021), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 39.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jayasuriya, D.M.N.H., and N. Kannan. (2021). Isotherm and kinetic analyses of methylene blue adsorption by a selected biosorbent. Proceedings of 7<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2021), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 40.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dilrukshi, I., Kannan, N. (2021). Fabrication and preliminary investigation of a simple biogas plant for cattle industry.\u00a0<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Millenium, 2<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(ed espec n\u00ba8), 43-43.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chandraruban, N., Kannan, N. (2021). A comprehensive evaluation of oxygen dynamics and paddy hydration during conventional soaking of paddy parboiling process.\u00a0<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Millenium, 2<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(ed espec n\u00ba8), 44-44.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jayasuriya, N., Kannan, N. (2021). Thermodynamics and rate limiting factor analysis of Methylene Blue adsorption by selected biosorbents.\u00a0<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Millenium, 2<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(ed espec n\u00ba8), 48-48.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rathnapriya, U., Tharmarajah, T., Kannan, N. (2021). A simple automated micro-irrigation package for home level cultivation of eggplant.\u00a0<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Millenium, 2<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(ed espec n\u00ba8), 17-17.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Y Thushyanthy, DAN Dharmasena and N. Kannan (2018). Drying kinetics of maldive fish. Proceedings of the international research symposium on postharvest technology;80-86.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luxshana.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.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S. 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<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rd<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0international conference on dry zone agriculture 3:89.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">T. 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<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rd<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0international conference on dry zone agriculture 3:90.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">C.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.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">T. 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.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S. Sayanthan, N. Kannan (2017). Renewable energy resource of Sri Lanka! A review. International Journal of Environmental &amp; Agriculture Research 3(4):80-85.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S. 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<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Magazines\/ Newsletters\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neshankine, C., and Kannan, N. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2022).\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Critical note on solar energy for future agricultural applications, Times of Agriculture, 21:25-26.\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"about:blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/timesofagriculture.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/January- Times &#8211; of -Agriculture \u2013 2022 \u2013 Issue \u2013 21 &#8211; 1. pdf<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">C. 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. (<\/span><a href=\"about:blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/esemag.com\/magazine-2\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">N. Kannan (2021). Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) as a sustainable strategy for biomass processing, JSA newsletter. (<\/span><a href=\"about:blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.thejsa.org\/jsa-newsletters\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kajenthiny.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.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kannan.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.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kannan.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.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kannan.N and M. Prabhaharan. Field trail of enrich compost in Red-yellow Latosol of Jaffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka. American &#8211; Eurasian Journal of Agriculture and environmental science 7(4):370-373, 2010.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kannan.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.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kannan. 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.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kannan. N and Prabhaharan M. (2009). Growth response of tobacco (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nicotiana tobaccum<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) 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.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2206\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Awards<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2206\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2206\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p><strong>Scholarship\/ Fellowship<\/strong><\/p><h3>\u00a0<\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Queensland university postgraduate research award (QUTPRA) in 2017 for PhD studies.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QUT tuition fee waiver award for PhD studies in 2017.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QUT excellence top\u2013up award for PhD studies in 2017.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"2\"><b>Research Awards<\/b><\/li><\/ul><h3>\u00a0<\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Presidential award for scientific publication in 2018.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outstanding doctoral thesis award for the excellence PhD thesis from QUT in 2021.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2207\" aria-expanded=\"false\">CPD<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2207\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2207\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p><b>Trainings on Research\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training on aspen tech economic modeler<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training on MINITAB<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seminar on writing thesis<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training on aspen HYSYS<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training on CONTACT ANGLE ANALYSER<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training on statistiXL and visual PROMETHEE software packages<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training on elemental analyzer<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seminar on writing scientific papers<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training on contact angle analyzer<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training on zeta potential analyzer<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training on FTA200 software used for contact angle data interpretation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seminar on advanced technologies used to produced functionalized carbon materials<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seminar on bio-waste management\u00a0 <\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2208\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Outreach Activities<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2208\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2208\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><ul><li>Resource person for the workshop on effective field practices for crop irrigation conducted for farmers by AHEAD operations in March 2022.<\/li><li>Resource person for the workshop on the climate smart agriculture organized by the World Vision Lanka in February 2022.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prof. N. Kannan Ph.D(UOC, Sri Lanka), M.Sc (UOP, Sri Lanka), B.Sc in Agriculture (Hons) (UOJ, Sri Lanka) Professor in Agricultural Engineering +94 212060174 nkannan@univ.jfn.ac.lk Website Academic Profile Admin Positions Teaching Research Publications Awards CPD Outreach Activities Academic Profile Education PhD in Environmental Engineering in 2020 from the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Queensland University [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"full-width-page.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8328","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/agri.jfn.ac.lk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8328","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/agri.jfn.ac.lk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/agri.jfn.ac.lk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/agri.jfn.ac.lk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/agri.jfn.ac.lk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=8328"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/agri.jfn.ac.lk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8328\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9170,"href":"https:\/\/agri.jfn.ac.lk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8328\/revisions\/9170"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/agri.jfn.ac.lk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=8328"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}