b. Undergraduate Supervision

• Ms. Anushika Christy Mohanathas, BSc research at Department of Agricultural Biology, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2024, Characterization of Aromatic Properties in mexican mint and Gardenia for morphological, molecular, and GC-MS Analysis
• Mr. Anantharasa Kishanthan, BSc research at Department of Agricultural Biology, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2024, Genetic analysis for improving Blast disease resistance in Attakkari rice
• Ms. Sulakshana Thevaranjan, BSc research at Department of Agricultural Biology, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2024, Evaluating mouthpart structures in selected ant species to analyze morphological adaptations
• Ms. Achinthi, BSc research at Department of Agricultural Biology, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2024, Development of tissue culture protocol for premium curry leaves
• Ms. Nishara Jayasooriya, BSc research at Department of Zoology, University of Jaffna, 2022, The morphological and molecular characterization of Brinjal fruit and shoot borer.

• Ms. Shyarini Rashmika, BSc research at Department of Zoology, University of Jaffna, 2022, Assessing the level of resistance of different brinjal varieties against Brinjal fruit and shoot borer.  

• Ms. K. W. I. Sathsarani, BSc research at Department of Agricultural Biology, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2021, Characterization of mealy bug species associated with different host plants using morphological and molecular-based methods.

• Ms. Rasitha Jameen, B.Sc at University of Jaffna, 2016, Evaluation bedding materials in organic manure production

• Ms. Tharani Thillainathan, B.Sc at University of Jaffna, 2015, In-vitro screening of salinity tolerant rice cultivars at seedling stage and assessment of growth parameters

c. Research Grants Received

• University Grants Commission (Sri Lanka) Grant for university teachers for higher studies – 2018- Rs. 2,260,200.00

• University Research Grant, University of Jaffna – 2022 – Rs. 800 000.00 for the project of detection of rice blast resistant genes in local rice cultivars grown in Northern Province, Sri Lanka
• University Business Linkage (UBL) Research Grant – 2023 – Rs. 1 Million for studying the Finest Curry leaf trees to explore global exportation
• Co-investigator in University Business Linkage Research Grant- 2023- “Sri Lankan Paddy Leaf Disease Detection Using Deep Learning Techniques” under the research grant No. AHEAD/RA3/UBL/JFN/OVAA/44.
• Principal Investigator for the NUS/NARP grant for 2025 worth 3.6 Million LKR for the research on “Integrating Genomic and Field Approaches for Resistance Analysis of Attakkari Rice Cultivars Against Major Pest and Diseases in Northern Sri Lanka”
• National Research Council (NRC) Investigator-Driven Grant – 2025 – Rs. 2.991 Mn for the project Selection of Attakkari Rice for Enhanced Rice Blast Resistance through Pathotype Identification and Genome Sequencing (Grant No. NRC IDG 24-086)

d. Consultancy Services

Lead consultant for the World Vision Sri Lanka for preparing the roadmap and implementation of Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action (ESCA) in 2025. 

Written an IEE for the proposed Nagarkovil-Eluthumatuwal bridge renovation for the RDD, Sri Lanka.   

Coordinator for the Young Leadership Programme for the school children in Northern Province with the CFLI, Canada since 2024  

Proposal writing team member for developing an action plan for waste management in The Jaffna Municipal Council area under the Healthy City initiative of the WHO  

Proposal writing team member from the University of Jaffna for the Marks for Centenary; a special project to attract tourism under the National Youth Platform created to mark the 75th Independence Day, year 2023 by the Government of Sri Lanka. I was involved in the proposal writing to create tourism related projects in Jaffna.  

Contributed in the field research and report writing for the commissioned report on the biodiversity and ecosystem analysis in the riparian zone of the Kanagarayan River, Mullaitivu for the Central Environment Authority, Mullaitivu (2021).  

Involved in the field research and report writing for the commissioned report on the biodiversity and ecosystem analysis in the riparian zone of the Akkarayan River, Kilinochchi for the Divisional Secretariat, Kilinochchi (2021).  

Currently work on the biodiversity survey in the Chundikulam National Park in the Northern province collaborating with the Center for Children’s’ Happiness and the Thinnai group, Sri Lanka.  

I’m actively engaged with a team of trainers from the University of Jaffna to train students from the university and schools in life skill and prevention of drugs, alcohol, smoking and relationship issues.   

I have conceptualized and acting as a coordinator for an exchange event with the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka to create a cross-cultural dialogue forum using food and heritage as medium. The program is planned to be conducted in September and October 2023.   

I have written the proposal and coordinated a capacity development program held in July 2023 for undergraduates from the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna to develop a network of farming community and other stakeholders along with the faculty community including students.   

I’m involved in the proposal development and implementation of an entrepreneurship training programme for the school children as an expert facilitator in Northern Province with the AHEAD trust, an NGO located in Jaffna. Year 2023.  

I’m a member of the working committee at the University of Jaffna to develop a skill development programme for university and school students. Year 2023.  

I’m involved in the working committee for developing a proposal and implementing harm reduction approach to combat drug abuse in the Northern Province along with other academics from the University of Jaffna.   

I’m the proposal developer and coordinator for the school-based home garden competition for schools from the Northern Province organized by Section B of the Jaffna Science Association. Year 2022.