Prof. T. Mathiventan

Educational Qualification

Working experience (EUSL)

1. Senior Lecturer (Gr I) – From Feb. 2017
2. Senior Lecturer (Gr II) – 2013
3. Lecturer – 2007
4. Lecturer (Prob.) – 2001

Member of the Editorial Board

• Environmental Science Letters – Engineering, Scientific Research and Academic Publications (ESRA) Pvt. Ltd. An Open access journal http://www.esrapublications.com/Jounal/esl/13 
•  Editor (2013, 2014) – Teachers Association of Eastern University (TAEU)
•  2016/2017: Journal of Science, Faculty of Science Eastern University
• International Journal of Research Studies in Biosciences (IJRSB), Academicians Research Centre (ARC) Publication PVT Ltd (Impact Factor 2.991). AN ISO 9001:2008 certified Company; DOI Prefix, Crossref 10.20431. 
  https://www.arcjournals.org/international-journal-of-research-studies-in-bio-sciences/index
• Grassroots Journal of Natural Resources, ISSN: 2581-6853, Clarivate Web of Science
• Journal of Science (JSc), SLJOL, Publisher: Faculty of Science, EUSL, Print ISSN: 1391-586x, E-ISSN: 2602-9030.

Reviewer

• 2022
  • European Journal of Medicinal Plants. Clarivate Web of Science (Publon)
  • Hydrobiologia, Springer publication (https://www.springer.com/journal/10750)
  • Environment and Ecological Research, Horizon Research Publishing Cooperation, ISSN: 2331-625X (Print), ISSN: 2331-6268 (Online), Indexed Journal, https://www.hrpub.org/journals/jour_info.php?id=40
  • 28th Annual Scientific Sessions of Jaffna Science Association.
  • 5th National Symposium in Agriculture (NSA-2022), Faculty of Agriculture, EUSL
• 2021
  • Journal of Coastal Research, Elsevier Publication, Online ISSN: 1551-5036 Print ISSN: 0749-0208.
  • Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, EUSL
  • International Journal of Environment, The Journal of progressive sustainable development, PSD Nepal.
  • Grassroots Journal of Natural Resources, ISSN: 2581-6853, Clarivate Web of Science
  • Advances in Technology, International Journal: Applied Sciences, Engineering, and Technology ISSN 2773-7098.
  • International Journal of Environment (IJE), ISSN 2091-2854 (Online), http://www.nepjol.info/index.php
  • Environmental Ecology Research, Horizon Research Publishing Cooperation, ISSN: 2331-625X (Print), ISSN: 2331-6268 (Online), Indexed Journal, https://www.hrpub.org/journals/jour_info.php?id=40
  • Vingnanam – Journal of Science, Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna.

• 2018:
  • OUSL Journal, SLJOL, Publisher: Open University of Sri Lanka, E-ISSN:2550-2816
• 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021: Journal of Science, (JSc), SLJOL, Publisher: Faculty of Science, EUSL, Print ISSN: 1391-586x, E-ISSN: 2602-9030.
• 2017
  • Annual Research Session (ARS), Eastern University, Sri Lanka
  • Journal of NCR (Nature Conservation Research), ISSN 2500-008X
  • First International Symposium in Agriculture (ISA) 2017. Eastern University, Sri Lanka. 
  • NARA Scientific Sessions 2017. National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency, Sri Lanka
• 2016
  • Second National Symposium of Agriculture (NASA) 2016, Eastern University, Sri Lanka
  • Journal of AGRIEAST, Journal of Agricultural Science, Eastern University, Sri Lanka
  • International Conference of Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
• 2014
  • International Journal of Marine Science (IJMS) – an open access, peer reviewed journal, published online by BioPublisher, (ISSN 1927-6648). doi: 10.5376/ijms.2014.04.0055 – http://biopublisher.ca

• Google Scholar
  https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Ct98cFoAAAAJ&hl=en
• Publons
  https://publons.com/researcher/1706762/mathiventhan-thavanayagam/
• ResearchGate
  https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mathiventhan_Thavanayagam3
• ORCID
  https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5498-8577

International Publications

1. Mathiventhan, T, Gorman, D. and Jayasingam, T. (2022). Sea-level rise, coastal salinity and vegetation changes in Sri Lanka. Philosophical Transaction A, 380: 20210142.https://doi.org/10.1098/rsta.2021.0142

2. Farid DAHDOUH-GUEBAS, Jean Hugé, Guilherme Abuchahla, James Kairo, Loku Pulukkuttige Jayatissa, Sunanda Kodikara, Nico Koedam, Nibedita Mukherjee, Nehru Prabakaran, Satyanarayana Behara, F. Mafaziya N. Thanne Walawwe Gedera,
   Mathiventhan Thavanayagam, Katherine Vande Velde, Dominic Wodehouse (2021).Reconciling nature, people and policy in the mangrove social-ecological system through the adaptive cycle heuristic. Estuarine Coastal and Shelf Sciences, Elsevier Publication,248:106942. DOI: 10.1016/j.ecss.2020.106942.

3. Mathiventhan T, Jayasingam T. and Umaramani M (2018). Salinity would be an option to control Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms [Water Hyacinth]: Sri Lanka perspective. Tropical Plant Research, The Journal of the Society for Tropical Plant Research, 5(3): 331-335. DOI: 10.22271/tpr.2018.v5. i3.041

4. Mathiventhan T, and Jayasingam T. (2018). Geomprphological Changes along the East coast of Sri Lanka. International Journal of Research Studies in Biosciences (IJRSB), 6(7): 6-12. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.20431/2349-0365.0607002

5. Mathiventhan T., Jayasingam T. and Umaramani M. (2018). Urban mangrove wetlands, challenges and conservation: Sri Lanka perspectives. International Journal of Research Studies in Bio Sciences, 6(3): 23-26. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.20431/2349-0365.0603005

6. Mathiventhan, T. and Jayasingam, T and Umaramani, M. (2017). A post-war development: Expansion of roads and loss of trees. International Journal of Current and Multidisciplinary Studies (IJCMS), 3(2):592-594.
7. Madhura, J., Arulnithy, K, Umaramani, M. and Mathiventhan, T. (2016). Yellow Oleander (Thevetia peruviana) Seed Poisoning (YOSP) in the Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka: Is related with Fruiting Season? International Journal of Research Studies in Biosciences (IJRSB), ARC Publication Private Limited: 8-13.
8. Mathiventhan, T. and Jayasingam, T. (2014). Coastal green belt in Batticaloa district, Sri Lanka: Is Casuarina a Success? International Journal of Marine Science, 4(55):1-5 (doi: 10.5376/ijms.2014.04.0055).
9. Mathiventhan, U., Sivaganeshan, R. and Mathiventhan, T. (2014). Identification, market availability and consumption of green leafy vegetables in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka. Tropical Plant Research, An International Journal (ISSN: 2349 – 1183). 1(2): 17-25
10. Mathiventhan, T. and Jayasingam, T. (2014). Impact of flood on Rhizophora plantation in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka. Journal of Medical and Bioengineering. Engineering and Technology Publishing (ETP, ISSN 2301-3796), (3) 2: 117-121.
11. Mathiventhan, T. (2011). Mangroves in Batticaloa: A struggle for existence. IUCN (2011). An appraisal of mangrove management in micro-tidal Estuaries and lagoons in Sri Lanka. IUCN Sri Lanka Country Office, Colombo. Viii + 116pp. (ISBN 978-955-0205-05-9).

National Publications

1. Jayasingam, T. and Mathiventhan, T. (2015). Distribution and socio economic impact of Eichhornia crassipes (Water Hyacinth) in Batticaloa District. A research report submitted to Biodiversity Secretariat, Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment.
2. Mathiventhan, T. and Jayasingam, T. (2011). Impacts of natural and human disturbances on the density of tree species in selected mangrove ecosystem in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka. Journal of Science and Management. Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna. ISSN 2012-6131. (3). 107-115.
3. Mathiventhan, T. and Jayasingam, T. (2004). Preliminary investigation on abundance of seagrass bed, Thalassia hemprichii at Koneshapuri, Trincomalee. The Sri Lanka Forester (27). P. 21-26.
4. Mathiventhan, T. and Jayasingam, T. (2003). Preliminary investigation of ecosystem of fresh-saline water marshes (“Thonas”) in the east coast of Batticaloa. 3rd Annual Research Session (ARS), Eastern University, Sri Lanka. Selected papers. P. 122-139.
5. Mathiventhan, T. and Jayasingam, T. (2001). Preliminary investigation of root growth of rice (Oryza sativa) under different irrigation and soil conditions in field and laboratory. 1st Annual Research Session (ARS) 2000, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. Selected Papers. P. 89-95.

Abstract papers

1. Mathiventhan T (2021). Sea-level rise, Coastal salinity and Vegetation Changes.Commonwealth Science Conference, February 22-26, 2021, The Royal Society, London.
2. Aashifa Mohamed Abdul Rasool, Mathiventhan T and Jayasingam T (2019). Plant diversity of Saltmarshes in Mannar district, Northern Province of Sri Lanka. Association for Tropical Biology Conservation – Asia Pacific Conference 2019 (ATBC-AP 2019), 13-15 September, Sri Lanka. p86.
3. Thayananth S, Jayasingam T and Mathiventhan T (2019). Coastal Shrub Vegetation of Batticaloa District: A preliminary study. Association for Tropical Biology Conservation – Asia Pacific Conference 2019 (ATBC-AP 2019), 13-15 September, Sri Lanka. p217.
4. Mathiventhan T, Jonnson, M and Jayasingam T (2019). Ecological Resilience of Mangroves: A Comparison of two mangrove ecosystems. 5^th International Conference on Mangrove Macrobenthos and Management meeting – MMM5, 01-05 July 2019 in
   Singapore.
5. Mathiventhan, T. and Jayasingam, T. (2010). Environment in Post-war Development: Road Expansion and Loss of Trees in Batticaloa. 9th Annual Research Session (ARS), Eastern University Sri Lanka. P 43.
6. Mathiventhan, T. and Jayasingam, T. (2010). Impacts of Disturbances on Floristic Composition of Selected Mangrove Ecosystems in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka. The national Conference on identification of knowledge gaps for sustainable management of mangrove ecosystems in Sri Lanka. University of Ruhuna. Abstract of papers. P 3.
7. Thavanayagam. G, Senanayake, S. A. D, Mathiventhan, T. and Anusooya, S. (2010). A study of merchandising activities in supply chain management in the apparel sector. An extended abstract of papers. Sri Lanka Association for Advancement of Science (SLAAS). P 111.

Conferences/Symposiums

International

1. Mathiventhan T (2021). Is grouping of mangroves flora controversial? A view on Sri Lanka. 3rd South Asia Conference on Interdisciplinary Research 2021, 5 November 2021, Colombo.

2. Mathiventhan T and Jayasingam T (2019). Ecological Resilience of Mangroves: A Comparison of two mangrove ecosystems. 5th International Conference on Mangroves, Macrobenthos and Management Meeting, Singapore. Book of Abstracts, p231.

3. Thayananth S, Jayasingam T and Mathiventhan T (2018). Supervised classification of Sri Lankan coastal vegetation of Batticaloa district: Digital baselines for climate change monitoring. The 3rd Digital Belt and Road Conference (DBAR), 5-7 December 2018, Tengchong, Yunnan, China

4. Priyashantha H.A.K. and Mathiventhan, T. (2018). Proposed industrial aquaculture Park (PIAP) and its possible social impacts at Vaharai, Sri Lanka. Second International Scientific Conference on Environmental Research: Issues, Challenges and Strategies for Sustainable Development and livelihood Security, 13 August 2018, The Maldives National University, Male, p13.
5. Jayasingam T and Mathiventhan T (2017). Mangroves of Batticaloa: Climate change and sea-level rise scenarios. IUCN Mangrove Symposium 2017, September 12-16, Bremen, Germany. ZMT Leibniz Centre – Universität Bremen
6. Mathiventhan T and Jayasingam T (2017). The effect of coastal soil salinity on permanent vegetation line. Marine Science Research and Technology Conference, Marine Science 2017, CLYTO ACCESS, Ritz Carlton, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, p 25.
7. Mathiventhan, T. and Jayasingam, T. (2016). Present status of Mangrove restoration in Batticaloa district, Sri Lanka: Is it success? International Conference on Mangrove and Macrobenthos Meeting (MMM4), St. Augustine, Florida, USA, 18-22 July 2016.
8. Mathiventhan, T. and Jayasingam, T. (2013). Impact of flood on Rhizophora plantation in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka. International Conference on Medical, Engineering and Biotechnology (ICMEB), Melaka, Malaysia (October 5-6th).
9. Thavanayagam, G., Senanayake, S.A.D., Mathiventhan, T. and Anusooya, S. (2010). Application of critical path method for improving the lead-time of merchandising in apparel supply chain. International conference on Innovation and Management. Penang, Malaysia.
10. Thavanayagam, G., Senanayake, S.A.D., Mathiventhan, T. and Anusooya, S. (2010). Optimization of order execution lead-time in apparel supply chain. The International conference on Mathematical Computing and Management. Tiruvalla, Kerala, India.
11. Mathiventhan, T. and Jayasingam, T. (2009). Coastal green belt in Batticaloa district: Is Casuarina a success? An abstract paper. International Forestry and Environment, Symposium 2009. Proceedings Part-1, Abstract of papers. P 7. University of Sri Jeyawardenapura, Sri Lanka.
12. Mathiventhan, T. and Jayasingam, T. (2003). Preliminary investigation on abundance of seagrass at Koneshapuri, Trincomalee. International workshop on Environmental Management in North – East of Sri Lanka. University of Jaffna, Eastern University and The Economic Consultancy House (TECH), Sri Lanka. P. 4-6.

National

1. Aashifa Mohamed Abdul Rasool, Mathiventhan T and Jayasingam T (2019). Plant diversity of Saltmarshes in Mannar district, Northern Province of Sri Lanka. Association for Tropical Biology Conservation – Asia Pacific Conference 2019 (ATBC-AP 2019), 10-13 September, Sri Lanka, p. 86.
2. Thayananth S, Mathiventhan T and Jayasingam T (2019). Coastal Shrub Vegetation of Batticaloa District: A preliminary study. Association for Tropical Biology Conservation – Asia Pacific Conference 2019 (ATBC-AP 2019), 10-13 September, Sri Lanka, p. 217.  
3. Mathiventhan T. and Jayasingam, T. (2010). Impacts of Disturbances on Floristic Composition of Selected Mangrove Ecosystems in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka. The national Conference on identification of knowledge gaps for sustainable management of mangrove ecosystems in Sri Lanka. University of Ruhuna. Abstract of papers. P 3.

Book Chapter/Section

1. Mathiventhan T, Jayasingam T and Harris AJM. (2023). Mangrove Conservation and Restoration in Sri Lanka: Biological Wealth for Economic Prosperity. In: Biological Wealth for Economic Prosperity, Thematic Publication 2023, The Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. p 91-103. ISBN:  ISBN: 978-624-5998-04-3

2. Daniel Gorman, Sevvandi Jayakody, Sunanda Kodikara, Susantha Udagedara, D.D.G.L. Dahanayaka, Kithsiri B. Ranawana, M. P. Kumara, Vasantha Pahalawattaarachchi, Mathiventhan Thavanayagam, Andrew D.L. Steven,Jagath A.A.L. Gunawardana, & Mathew A. Vanderklift. (2022). Past, Present and Future of Sri Lankan Coastal Macrophyte-Dominated Ecosystems: Blue Carbon, Conservation, Restoration and Policy. In: Oceanography and Marine Biology: An Annual Review, 2022, 60, p. 301-334. DOI: 10.1201/9781003288602-6. CRC Press.

3. Translation (English to Tamil): An action plan for Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Mangroves in Sri Lanka, 2022-2026. Ministry of Environment, Sri Lanka, 2021 (இலங்கையிலுள்ள கண்டல்காடுகளின் பாதுகாப்பு மற்றும் பேண்தகு பயன்பாட்டிற்கான தேசிய மூலோபாய செயற்றிட்டம், 2022-2026. சுற்றாடல் அமைச்சு, 2021).

4. Translation (English to Tamil): National Policy on Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Mangrove Ecosystems in Sri Lanka. Publishers: Biodiversity Secretariat, Ministry of Environment, Sri Lanka (இலங்கையிலுள்ள கண்டல் சூழல் தொகுதிகளைப் பாதுகாத்தல் மற்றும் அவற்றின் நிலைபேறான பயன்பாட்டிற்கான தேசியக் கொள்கை. பல்லுயிர்ச்செயலகம் சுற்றாடல் அமைச்சு, 2020)

5. Threats to mangroves and their conservation, Chapter 6. Ministry of Environment, Sri Lanka 
6. Guidelines for expansion and rehabilitation of mangrove areas in Sri Lanka, Ministry of Environment, Sri Lanka
7. Jayasingam T and Mathiventhan, T (2020). Islets of Sri Lanka. In: Islands of Island, The National Trust of Sri Lanka, p 136-151. ISBN: 978-955-0093-25-0.
8. Mathiventhan, T and Jayasingam T. (2019). Mangroves of Batticaloa. In: BATTICALOA, Sri Lanka, The National Trust of Sri Lanka, p.132-141. ISBN:978-955-0093-17-5.
9. Mathiventhan, T. (2011). Mangroves in Batticaloa: A struggle for existence. IUCN (2011).An appraisal of mangrove management in micro-tidal Estuaries and lagoons in Sri Lanka.IUCN Sri Lanka Country Office, Colombo. Viii + 116pp. (ISBN 978-955-0205-05-9). ISBN:978-955-0205-05-9
10. Mathiventhan, T. (2018). Are we interested to conserve our valuable ecosystems? Sathurukondan, an urban wetland in Batticaloa, would disremember in near future…
    Sath Samudura, Marine Environment Protection Authority, 19-21

Research Interest

• Climate change
• Environmental Impacts Assessments
• Community-based natural resource management and conservation
• Coastal resources, resilience and management.
• Socio-ecology of mangroves

On-going research

• Team Leader, EUSL (2020/2021): Social-Ecological Dynamics in Rapid Economic Development (SEDRIC): Infrastructure and coastal Change in South-Eastern Sri Lanka.Project funded by the French cooperation under the umbrella of the French Embassy at Colombo.

Completed research 

1. Team Leader, EUSL (2020/2021): Social-Ecological Dynamics in Rapid Economic Development (SEDRIC): Infrastructure and coastal Change in South-Eastern Sri Lanka. Project funded by the French cooperation under the umbrella of the French Embassy at Colombo.
2. Vegetation survey of Northern and Eastern Provinces, Research Grant, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.

OTHER RESEARCH AND RELATED ACTIVITIES

Research supervision 

PhD

1. Blue carbon content and its stability in sea-grass and saltmarsh ecosystems in Sri Lanka (2023-2027). University: Universite Libre De Bruxelles, Belgium. 
   Supervision: Eastern University, Sri Lanka; University of Ruhuna; Universite Libre De Bruxelles, Belgium; CSIRO, Australia and French Institute of Pondicherry, India. FSPI-SEDRIC Project – In progress.
2. Factors affecting soil carbon stability of mangrove ecosystems in Sri Lanka (2023-2027). University: Universite Libre De Bruxelles, Belgium.
   Supervision: Eastern University, Sri Lanka; University of Ruhuna; Universite Libre De Bruxelles, Belgium; CSIRO, Australia and French Institute of Pondicherry, India. FSPI-SEDRIC Project – In progress.
3. Spatial and temporal distribution and carbon storage potential of salt marsh vegetation in the Northern Province, Sri Lanka. Eastern University, Sri Lanka – In progress.
4. Spatial distribution and growth dynamics of shrub vegetation in Batticaloa district, Sri Lanka. Eastern University, Sri Lanka – Thesis submitted.

Master of Philosophy

1. Diversity, composition, and potential industrial applications of the endophytic fungal community of mangrove plant species in eastern Sri Lanka (2023-2025). University of Colombo – In progress.
2. A study on the anatomical, physiological, and biochemical characteristics of mangroves in relation to different climatic zones in Sri Lanka (2023-2025). University of Colombo – In progress.

Master of Science

1. Effect of vermicompost on growth and development of Okra (2020-2021). University of Kelaniya.
2. Identifying suitable teaching learning methods to improve science positive class room climate and students’ interest (2019/2020). MSc in Science Education, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
3. Learning laboratory practical in 1AB school has an impact on GCE/OL student's science result. (2019/2020). MSc in Science Education, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
4. Socio-ecological resilience in mangrove forests and adjacent communities in Batticaloa.Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), Norway Undergraduate
5. 2018/2019: Special degree in Botany – Roadside vegetation of Batticaloa district (2) 2017/2018: Special degree in Botany – Preliminary investigation of socio-ecological impacts of the proposed aquaculture industrial park at Vaharai.

Research evaluation

1. PhD Thesis (2023): Antidiabetic potential of Naregamia alata Wight & Arn. Mangalore University, India.

2. PhD Thesis (2017): Phytochemical profile and biopotential of some selected species of Caulerpales (Green Seaweeds) in the south east coast of Tamil Nadu, India. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tamil Nadu, INDIA.

Other researches and Related activities

 International (Major)

1. Sri Lanka, India and USA (2008/2009): Secondary data controller in Sri Lanka – Impacts of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami: A longitudinal study of recovery in affected communities. Collaboration of Achchuthan Menon Centre for Health Science studies, India, Eastern University, Sri Lanka and Institute for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Research, University of Southern California, USA.
2. Uganda (2006): Food Security and Poverty Alleviation in Bukolwa Village: The Impact of Bukolwa Sustainable Agricultural Group (BSAG) for its members. Faculty of Forestry, Makerere University, Uganda.
3. Uganda (2006): Rural Development in Kabiira Village: Intervention of AFRICARE. Faculty of Forestry, Makerere University, Uganda.
4. Norway (2006): Restoration of Syverud areas, Norway: A Forest Restoration Project. Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB), Ås, Norway.

National (Major)

1. 2017: Sector Consultant: Coastal Conservation and Environment. Multi-sectoral Development Plan for Batticaloa district 2016-2020. Kachcheri, Batticaloa
2. 2016: Development of Provincial Invasive Alien Species (IAS) profiles to identify the status of distribution, threats and management measures. Biodiversity Secretariat, Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment
3. 2015: Distribution and Socio economic impacts of Eichhornia crassipes (Water Hyacinth) in Batticaloa district. Biodiversity Secretariat, Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment.
4. 2009/2010: Preparing Special Area Management (SAM) Plan for Batticaloa lagoon, Trincomalee Bay and Ampara southern biodiversity zone. North East Coastal Community Development Project.
5. 2009: Regional Survey on Coastal Bio-shields: Batticaloa district and Verugal. Sri Lanka Nature Forum (SLNF) in collaboration with IUCN.
6. 2007: Assessment of Tsunami damage to coastal ecosystems of eastern province and development of guidelines for integrated coastal area management. Funded by FAO.
7. 2005: Post–Tsunami Environmental Assessment for Batticaloa district. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Sri Lanka.

Undergraduate/ Postgraduate

• Plant Ecology and Vegetation studies
• Plant systematics
• Research methodology and Scientific writing
• Experimental designs

1. Vice- Chancellor’s Award for Output Based Research for the Year 2022. Eastern University, Sri Lanka. 

2. Best Presenter Award (2021). 3^rd South Asia Conference on Interdisciplinary Research (SAIR’21), 5^th November 2021, Sri Lanka. The International Research and Development Institution (TIRDI).

3. Best Researcher Award (2021). International Scientist Awards on Engineering, Science and Medicine. 28-29 August 2021, Trivandrum, India.

4. 2016: EUSL International Travel Grant

5. 2009-2012: UGC Research Grant for Probationary & senior academic grades to obtain doctoral qualifications locally (Ref. No. UGC/ICD/CRF 2009/2/27)

6. 2005-2007: NORAD Fellowship (Masters programme in MNRSA, Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB), Norway

EUSL (2022)

1. Dean, Faculty of Technology, Eastern University, Sri Lanka 

EUSL (2018)

1. Head, Department of Botany
2. Coordinator, MSc in Environmental Sciences
3. Faculty Focal Point, Action Plan/Corporate Plan, EUSL
4. Member/Editorial Board, Journal of Science (JSc), Faculty of Science, EUSL
5. Editor, FOSnews Newsletter, Faculty of Science
6. Coordinator and Editor-in-Chief, International Symposium on Gender Equity and Equality. Publisher: Eastern University, Sri Lanka (ISBN978-955-1443-92-4)
7. Person in-charge for Human and Physical resources – Programme Review, Faculty of Science, EUSL
8. Secretary, Ethical Review Committee (ERC), Eastern University, Sri Lanka
9. Member, Faculty cell for Gender Equity and Equality (GEE)
10. Member, Board of Management, Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies

EUSL (2017)

1. 2017: Coordinator – International Symposium on Gender Equity and Equality (ISGEE) 2017. Jointly organized by EUSL and UNESCO.
2. 2017: Coordinator for French Institute – University Link Programme (French Institute, Pondichcheri, India)

EUSL (2016)

1. Coordinator, MSc in Environmental Sciences
2. Editor, FOSnews Newsletter Faculty of Science
3. Member, Faculty cell for Gender Equity and Equality (GEE)
4. Member/Editorial Board, Journal of Science (JSc), Faculty of Science, EUSL
5. Faculty representative, Action Plan/Corporate Plan, EUSL

National

1. Council Member – The Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka, 2022
2. Member: Environmental Sensitive Areas (ESAs) – Flora Experts, Ministry of Environment (From 2021), Ministry of Environment.

3. Member: National Mangrove expert committee, Ministry of Environment (from 2020) 

4. Member: Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka 

5. Resource person (Webinar): Coastal ecosystems in Sri Lanka: key features and importance to long term sustainability, Global Youth Forum on Climate Change, SLYCAN TRUST, Sri Lanka, 2020

6. Resource person (Webinar): Mangroves and their future. Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS), 2020.

7. 2018: Panel member for developing “Guidelines for mangrove restoration and replantation”. Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment, Sri Lanka.

8. 2018: Participant on “Mangrove Policy Making” at National Level, Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment, Sri Lanka

9. 2018: Chairperson of a Team, Kachcheri, Batticaloa, reporting “Possibility of establishment of bottle-water factory” at the Pullumalai, Chenkalady.

10. 2018: Committee Member – Establishment of a new Department of Forestry & Wildlife under the Faculty of Applied Science, Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka

11. 2017: Sector Consultant: Coastal Conservation and Environment. Multi-sectoral Development Plan for Batticaloa district 2016-2020. Kachcheri, Batticaloa

12. Life member, Sri Lanka Association of Advancement of Science (SLAAS)
13. Life member, Geographical Information Society, Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya
14. Member, National Science Foundation (NSF) - NSF/STMIS/09 /5222
15. Secretary, Science Navigators. A non-profitable organization interested in developing practice of science among all the level of community (http://www.sciencenavigators.org)