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

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.

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.

International Level

• The reviewer for the International Journal of Energy Research – August 2022.
• Reviewer of the journal of air, soil and water research (2021/2022).

Full Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals

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

Full papers 

• 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).
• 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.
• 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
• 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

Extended Abstracts

• 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

Abstracts Presented at Conferences

• Thusalini, M., and Kannan, N. (2021). Effect of thermodynamics on mancozeb adsorption by neem chip biochar. Proceedings of 7th International 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 7th 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 7th International 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 3rd international conference on dry zone agriculture 3:89.
• 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 3rd international conference on dry zone agriculture 3:90.
• 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.
• 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.
• S. Sayanthan, N. Kannan (2017). Renewable energy resource of Sri Lanka! A review. International Journal of Environmental & Agriculture Research 3(4):80-85.
• 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

Magazines/ 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
• 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. ( https://esemag.com/magazine-2/)
• N. Kannan (2021). Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) as a sustainable strategy for biomass processing, JSA newsletter. (https://www.thejsa.org/jsa-newsletters/)
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Kannan.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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Kannan. 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.