Prof. (Mrs) S. Sivachandiran
PhD (UOP, Sri Lanka), B.Sc. in Agriculture (UOP, Sri Lanka) Professor in Agronomy
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Education
- Ph.D in Bio-Statistics, obtained from Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 2001
- B.Sc. (Hons) in Agriculture obtained from University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 1992
Academic positions held
Research Interests
Dean
Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna June 2006 to June 20012
Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna December 2013 to June 2015
Acting Dean, Faculty of Technology, University of Jaffna October 2017 to 30.06.2018
Dean, Faculty of Technology, University of Jaffna 01/07/2018 to up to date
Head of a Department
Head/ Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna April 2003 to April 2006
Head/ Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna July 2012 to December 2013
Head/ Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna June 2015 to June 2018
Coordinators
Activity Coordinator, Activity 2 of the Agriculture Study Programme under the Quality and Innovation grant Round 2 of the window 2 of the HETC project (2014 to 2017)
Other appropriate contributions
Warden/ Female Hostel, Jaffna Premises March 2013 to September 2018
Academic Advisor at Faculty of Agriculture (2003, 2013,2017, 2019)
Academic Advisor at Faculty of Technology (2017, 2018)
Chairperson Section B, Jaffna Science Association 2003 –2004
Secretary, Jaffna Science Association April 2001 – April 2002
President Elect , Jaffna Science Association, April 2018 to April 2019
President Jaffna Science Association April 2019 to up to date
Senior Treasurer, Student Union Faculty of Agriculture 2001 – 2002
Secretary, Jaffna University Teacher’s Association February 2003 to April 2014
Treasurer, Agriculture Teacher’s Union 1999 – 2000
Elected Member of Campus Board, Vavuniya Campus for three years
Secretary of the Organizing Committee of International Workshop on Environmental Management in North-East Sri Lanka workshop
Convener, International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture 2016 (ICDA 2016)
Area Coordinator, Jaffna , Rapid Assessment of the Environmental Damage due to Tsunami Disaster in Sri Lanka
Member of the National Committee of Quality Assurance and Accreditation Council of the University Grants Commission)
Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna
AGR31022 : Statistical Method
AGRS41012 : Experimental Design
AGRS 41022: Computer Application in Bio-Statistics
AGRS 41072: Floriculture and Landscaping
Nishanthan, K.,Sivachandiran, S and Marambe, B. (2018). Seedbank dynamics and integrated management of Parthenium hysterophorus in vegetable capsicum. Journal of Crop protection.107 (2018):56-63.
Arulmoli,S.K.,Sivachandiran,S and Perera,B.J.C.. (2009). Prescribing patterns of antibiotics for children before admission to a padiatric ward in Jaffna Teaching Hospital. Srilankan Journal of Child Health.38 (2009):121-123.
Nishanthan K, Sivachandiran, S. and Marambe, B. (2013). Control of Parthenium hysterophorus L. and its Impact on Yield Performance of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. Tropical Agricultural Research , 25 (1): 56 – 68
Sivachandiran, S., Thattil, R.O. and Samitha, S. (1999). Fertilizer response functions and optimum levels for bean cultivation in Badulla district, Tropical Agricultural Research, 11: 42- 53
Jeyavanan, K., Sivachandiran, S. and Pushpakumara, D.K.N.G. (2018). Ecosystem Services of Homegarden Agroforestry in Jaffna Peninsula, Journal of Dry Zone Agriculture, 3 (1): 56-68.
Jayavanan, K., Pushpakumara, D.K.N.G. and Sivachandran, S. (2014). Role of Live fence Agroforestry in Jaffna Peninsula, Tropical agriculturist: An international Journal of Sri Lanka, 162:25-44
Kanatharan.Y., Sivachandiran.S., and Sivakumar.S. (2010) Growth and yield response of Maize intercropped with different density of Capsicum, Journal of Science and Management, Vavuniya campus University of Jaffna. ISSN 2012-6131.Volume 02: 9-15
Thatil R.O., and Ganeshalingam, S. (Nee Sivchandiran.S). (1992). Yield trends in paddy for the period 1960-1990, Sri Lankan Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 29:1-8
Thirukkumaran, S., Jeyavanan, K. and Sivachandiran, S. (2018). Diversity, Distribution and Biomass of Tree Community in a Tropical Dry Forest of Northern Sri Lanka, Journal of Dry Zone Agriculture, 3 (1): 1-20
Sandamali, P.S N., Sivachandiran, S., Ketheesan, B. and Asharp, G.(2019). Effect of Reverse Osmosis Wastewater on Seed Germination and seedling performance of four Different Crops. Journal of Dry Zone Agriculture. 5(1):28 – 40.
Archana, U. and Sivachandiran, S. (2015). Effect of application of gibberellic acid (GA3) on shelf-life of banana. International Journal of Research In Agriculture and Food Sciences, 3(1): 1-4
Asharp, G. and Sivachandiran, S. (2018).Effect of Partial Shade and Weeding Intervals on Growth and Yield Performance of Chilli (Capsicum frutescens L.) in Dry Zone of Sri Lanka. Journal of Agricultural Studies, 6(4), 82-91
Prashaanth,R, Seran, T.H, Brintha, I and Sivachandiran, S. (2010).Yield and Yield components of Brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) as affected by groundnut ( Areachis hypogaea L) intertcropping . Journal of Agricultural Research, 48(4), 497-503
Jeyavanan, K. and Sivachandran, S. (2015). Cultivar Variability Studies on Karuthacolomban Mango (Mangifera indica L.) based on Phenotypic Characters in Thenmaradchy division of Jaffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka, International Journal of Agricultural and Food Science, 5(2): 62-73.
Jeyavanan,K, Sivachandiran, S., Vinujan, S and Pushpakumara, D.K.N.G.(20 6).Effect of different pre sowing treatments on seed germination of Diospyros ebenum Koening. World Journal of Agricultural Sciences 12(6) : 384 – 392
Sangeetha, J., Sivachandiran, S, and Selvaskanthan, S. (2015). Influence of different application methods of Gibberelic acid (GA3) on quality and yield of grapes (Vitis vinifera). International Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry. pp 10-14
Anusiya.M,and Sivchandiran.S. (2019) Effect of Different Shade Levels on Growth and Yield Performance of Lettuce International Journal of Forestry and Horticulture (IJFH) , Volume 5, Issue 3, 2019, PP 1-4
Sudeshika, W. A. A., Pradheeban, L., Nishanthan, K. and Sivachandiran, S. (2018). Effect of different rooting media on growth and yield performances of carrot (Daucus carota). International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research (IJAAR). 12 (4): 31-38.
Yasoda, P. G. C., Pradheeban, L., Nishanthan, K. and Sivachandiran, S. (2018). Effect of Different Shade Levels on Growth and Yield Performances of Cauliflower. International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology (IJEAB). 3(3): 948-955
Rakulan,G, Pradheeban,L Nishanthan,K and Sivachandiran,S.(2016). Effect of different height of earthing up on yield performance of ground nut under irrigated condition in Kilinochchi district, Sri Lanka. World Journal phamaceutical and Life Science. Vol. 2, Issue 4, 471-481
Thayalaseelan,S., Pradheeban,L., Nishanthan,K and S. Sivachandiran.(2017). Effect of Growth and Yield Performances of Mungbean (Vigna radiata L.) under Different Mulching Practices World Journal phamaceutical and Life Science. 3(6): 42-50.
Vinujan.S. and Sivachandiran.S. (2015). Plant Diversity and Economical Impact of Homegarden in Kilinochchi District.(2016). World Journal of Agricultural Sciences 12 (6): 393-403, ISSN 1817-3047
Satheesan, T., Sivachandiran, S., Sivananthawerl, T. and Pushpakumara, D.K.N.G (2016). Distribution, Growth and Above ground Biomass of Teak (Tectona grandis L.) Plantation in Mullaitivu District of Sri Lanka, International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications. 6 (3): 72-76.
Satheesan, T., Sivachandiran, S., Sivananthawerl, T. and Pushpakumara, D.K.N.G, Jeyavanan, K (2017). Height and Diameter Relationship of Tectona grandis L. in Mullaitivu District of Sri Lanka, International Journal Of Advancement In Engineering Technology, Management and Applied Science, 4 (6): 23-28
Published as full papers
Kirija M, Sivachandiran S, Pradheeban L, Selvanathan N(2008). “Growth and Yield response of maize (Zea mays) intercropped with different crop densities of green gram” (Vigna radiata). Published in Eastern University 7th Annual Research Session-2008. Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
Sivachandiran S. 2007. Assessing the Present Solid Waste Management System in Jaffna Municipal Council Area of Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Waste Manage Technology, held on July 18-19, 2007, Beijing, China, pp 15-20.
Sivachandiran.S and Chandhrika (2010) Varietal influences of organically grown Cowpea at different spacing on weed abundance, growth and yield, presented at Annual Research Congress held on 15th November 2010
Sarujaa,P and Sivachandiran,S (2012). Efficiency of different mulching materials on weed abundance, growth and yield of okra (Hibiscus esculentus) under drip irrigation. Annual Research Symposium-2012, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
Sivachandiran.S (2011)An appraisal of mangrove management in micro-tidal estuaries and lagoons in Sri Lanka, Colombo Colloquium: published b International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Sri Lanka Office
Sivaruban.S and Sivachandiran,S (2008) Effect of crop stands on the local earth worm population, publish in 5th International scientific conference on sustainable farming systems, held from 5 – 7 November, 2008 in Piestany, Slovakia
Published in abstract form
Vinoth, A, Sivachandiran, S., Pushpakumara, D.K.N.G. and Sivananthwerl, T.(2016). Distribution and Carbon Stock Estimation of Mangrove Species in Kokkilai Lagoon of Mullaitivu District in Sri Lanka. International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture Sri Lanka. Held at Auditorium on 15th & 16th December 2016, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2:28
Sureshkumar,B and Sivachandiran, S (2012). Effect of alley cropping and fertilizer regimes on growth and yield of Capsicum. International Symposium-2012, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
Prashaanth,R, Seran, T,H Seran, , Sivachandiran,S and I Brintha, I (2008) Effect of planting geometry on yield of Brijal (Solangum melongena L.) intercropped with groundnut (Archis hypogaea L.) presented at Sri Lanka association for advancement of Science , Proceeding of the 64th Annual Session held on 1st – 6 th December, 2008
Kirija,M, Sivachandiran, S, Pradheeban,L and Selavanathan, N (2008) Growth and yield response of maize (Zea mays) intercropped with different crop densities of green gram (Vigna radiate L.) presented at 7th Annual Research Session organized by Eastern University of Sei Lanka from 10 – 11 December 2008.
Ramesh,M and Sivachandiran,S (2012). Effect of different boarder crops and fertilizer regimes on Capsicum growth and yield. Annual Research Symposium-2012, Faculty of Graduate studies, University of Kelaniya.
Prashaanth,R, Seran, T,H Seran, Brintha, I , Sivachandiran,S and I (2008) Agronomic evaluation of Brijal (Solangum melongena L.) and groundnut (Archis hypogaea L.) Intercropping. presented at Pandiy G. P Wickramarachchi Memorial Research Symposium 2008/200*
Thirukkumaran, S, Sivachandiran, S. and Jeyavanan, K.(2016). Species Diversity, Distribution and Biomass Estimation of Selected Sites of Forest Reserve in Mullaitivu District in Sri Lanka. International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture Sri Lanka. Held at Auditorium on 15th & 16th December 2016, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2:30
Sasika, Y.G.S.W., Sivachandiran, S., Jeyavanan, K., Pushpakumara, D.K.N.G. and Sivananthawerl, T. (2017).Status, Importance and Future Perspective of Naa tree (Mesua ferrea) in Nagancholai Area of Dry zone of Mullaitivu District in Sri Lanka. Fourth International Conference on Agriculture and Forestry, Colombo, Sri Lanka held on 24-25th August 2017, pp 41.
Jeyavanan, K., Sivachandran, S., Sivananthawerl, T. and Pushpakumara, D.K.N.G. (2018). Conservation of Threaten Species in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka: Biodiversity, Adaptation, Food Security and Livelihoods. 5th International Conference on Agriculture, Colombo, Sri Lanka held on 16-17 August 2018, pp 47
Jeyavanan, K. Sivachandran,S. Pushpakumara, D.K.N.G , and Weerahewa,J (2016) Ecosystem Services of Homegarden Agroforestry in Jaffna Peninsula : International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture Sri Lanka. Held at Auditorium on 15th & 16th December 2016, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2:30
Asharp, G. and Sivachandiran, S. (2018). Evaluation of Different Climate Change- Adaptive Packages of Practices on Ecofriendly Chilli (Capsicum frutescens L.) Production in Dry Zone of Sri Lanka. 5th International Conference on Agriculture, Colombo, Sri Lanka held on 16-17 August 2018, pp 49
Dissanayaka, D.J.G.M., Jeyavanan, K. and Sivachandiran, S. (2018). Plant Species Diversity and Quatification of Tree Carbon Stock of Wadakanda Forest Reserve in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka, 4th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA-2018) held on 1st and 2nd November 2018, pp 86.
Sukanya, S. and Sivachandiran, S. (2018). Effect of Different Trellising Systems on Growth and Yield Performance of Different Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) Varieties. 4th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA-2018) held on 1st and 2nd November 2018, pp. 88
Sandamali, P.S.N., Sivachandiran, S., Ketheesan, B. and Arsharp, G. (2018). Effect of Different Diluted Reverse Osmosis Rejection Water as Irrigation Source for Different Crops. 4th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA-2018) held on 1st and 2nd November 2018, pp. 140.
Sivachandiran , S. 2007. The Quality of Well Water in Municipal Council Area of Jaffna Penisula, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, Proceeding of the Water Expo,2007 held at Orlando, Florida, USA from 4th to 7th December.
Anusiya M and Sivachandiran S (2019) Performance of selected leafy vegetables under different shade levels. 5th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA-2019) held on 19th and 20th December 2019, pp. 40.
Jeyavanan, K., Nalaka Geekiyanage., Iqbal, M.C.M., Kumarathunage, M.D.M., Sivachandiran, S., Sivananthawerl, T. and Pushpakumara, D.K.N.G. (2019) Aboveground Carbon Stock and Tree Diversity in the Tropical Dry Forest of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the research symposium on dry zone forest, 24th October 2019, organized by Department of Forest, Sri Lanka
Darmica, G., Sivachandiran, S, and Asharp, G. (2020) Effect of plant population and leaf pruning on growth and yield performance of Okra (Abelmoshchus esculentus (l)Moench ) varieties, RISTCON 2020. (Accepted for the presentation on 22nd of January 2020)
Asharp, G. and Sivachandiran, S. (2018). Effect of Sugargraze border crop and weeding interval on growth and yield performance of Chilli (Capsicum frutescens. L) in dry zone of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association, 25 (1), pp 12
Rajeevan R, Jeyavanan.K, Sivachandiran, S. , Sivananthawerl .T (2019) Vegetation change detection in Mullaitivu District by using remote sensing and GIS Techniques 24th International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2019 , pp
Rathnayaka, R.M.P.M., Jeyavanan, K. and Sivachandiran, S. (2019). Biodiversity and Carbon stock of Tree Community in a Dry zone Urban Landscape, ATBC-asia pacific chapter meeting – 2019, held on 12th of January 2019.