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Prof(Mrs). Niranjana Rodney Fernando

R. F. Niranjana

Prof(Mrs). Niranjana Rodney Fernando
Ph.D (TNAU), M.Phil (UPDN), B.Sc. Agric. (Hons) (EUSL)
Professor in Agricultural Entomology
Department of Agricultural Biology
Faculty of Agriculture
Eastern University, Sri Lanka

Telephone: +94 65 2241262
Fax: +94 65 2240740
Email: niranjanaf@esn.ac.lk

Biography

Educational Qualification:

  • Ph.D (Agricultural Entomology) – TNAU, Coimbatore, India (2015)
  • M.Phil in Agriculture – UPDN, Sri Lanka (2005)
  • B.Sc. Agric. (Hons), Eastern University, Sri Lanka (2001)
  • Certificate in Teaching Methodology, UPDN, Sri Lanka (2005)

Work Experience: 

  • 2021 – to date: Professor in Agricultural Entomology
  • 2013 – to date: Senior Lecturer Gr. I in Agricultural Biology
  • 2007 – 2013: Senior Lecturer Gr. II in Agricultural Biology
  • 2002 - 2007: Lecturer in Agricultural Biology
  • 2001 -2002: Assistant Lecturer in Agricultural Biology

Links to Publications

Publications

A. Publications in refereed International journals

  1. Devi, M., Indira Kumar, K. and Niranjana, R. F. (2014). Biology of sweet potato weevil, Cylas formicarius F. on sweet potato. J. ent. Res., 38 (1): 53-57.
  2. Niranjana, V and Karuppuchamy, P. (2014). Screening of insecticides for ovicidal action against brinjal shoot and fruit borer, Leucinodes orbonalis Guenee. J. ent. Res., 38 (4) :  279-280
  3. Niranjana, V and Philip Sridhar, R. (2014). Parasitism efficiency of Trichogramma pretiosum on the eggs of brinjal shoot and fruit borer, Leucinodes orbonalis Guenee. Journal of Biological Control, 28(3): 144-146.
  4. Niranjana, V and Philip Sridhar, R. (2015). Biology of Leucinodes orbonalis. Trends in Biosciences 8(7), Print: ISSN 0974-8, 1888-1892.
  5. Devi, M., Mohan, C. and Niranjana, R. F. (2016). Screening of sweet potato (Ipomea batatas) cultivars for the incidence of sweet potato weevil (Cylas formicarius F.) under the irrigated condition, International Journal of Current Research, 8(11): 40816-40819. (ISSN: 0975-833X)
  6. Devi, M., Niranjana, R. F. and Kalieswari, N. (2016). Evaluation of cultural control practices in the management of sweet potato weevil (Cylas formicarius) (Apionidae : Colepotera), International Journal of Forestry and Crop Improvement, 7(1): 24-28, DOI: 10.15740/HAS/IJFCI/7.1/24-28, e-ISSN-2230-9411.
  7. Niranjana R. F., Devi M. and Philip Sridhar R. (2017). Field efficacy of insecticides for the management of brinjal shoot and fruit borer, Leucinodes orbonalis Guenee. Journal of Agricultural Science, 4(1): 37-44.
  8. Devi, M., Niranjana R. F. and Indirakumar, K. (2017). Management of Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) Thrips and Mites Using Organics. Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci (2017) 6(4): 1541-1546 (https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2017.604.189)
  9. Devi, M. and Niranjana V. (2017). Seasonal incidence of different Aceria sp. correlated with weather parameters. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies 2017; 5(3): 39-43
  10. M. Devi, R.F. Niranjana and G. Umapathy. 2017. Screening and diversity index of economically important eriophyid mites. J. ent. Res., 41 (3): 293-300 (2017), DOI: 10.5958/0974-4576.2017.00046.9
  11. Niranjana R. F., Devi M. and Philip Sridhar R. (2018). Comparative study on the efficacy of nine Trichogramma species (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) on the eggs of Leucinodes orbonalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae). Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies; 6(2): 1051-1056.
  12. Niranjana R. F., Devi M. and Philip Sridhar R. (2018). Efficacy of insecticides for the management of brinjal shoot and fruit borer, Leucinodes orbonalis. Indian Journal of Plant Protection; 46 (1): 27-31.
  13. Mulin Minoka C., and R.F. Niranjana (2019). Efficacy of ecofriendly management practices against chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) leaf curl complex. Research in: Agricultural & Veterinary Sciences Vol.3, No.1, 2019, pp.53-60.
  14. P. A. N. P. Pandipperuma, R. F. Niranjana, D. Senevirathne, K. P. G. T. Guruge (2020). Pesticide residue analysis in Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) and brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) in the selected areas in Batticaloa district, Sri Lanka. AGRIEAST: Journal of Agricultural Sciences 14 (1): 36-43.
  15. Niranjana, R.F. and Samanthikka, M.G.M., 2022. Efficacy of extracts of the different plant parts of Piper nigrum against bruchid beetle (Callosobruchus maculatus) in stored cowpea. AGRIEAST: Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 16(2), pp.1–12. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/agrieast.v16i2.112
  16. P. A. Shiromiya and R. F. Niranjana (2023). Relative impact of vermiwash against phytophagous insects and growth properties of yardlong bean (Vigna unguiculata). Journal of Dry Zone Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka 9(1): 36 – 47. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/jdza.v9i2.76
  17. S. Keerthika and R. F. Niranjana (2023). The effectiveness of powdery formulations of long pepper (Piper longum L.) and sweet flag (Acorus calamus L.) to combat the cowpea weevil (Callosobruchus maculatus F.) on stored mung beans. Journal of Dry Zone Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka 9(1): 48 – 64. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/jdza.v9i2.77
  18. Karunakaran, S., Shiromiya, P. A.; Niranjana, R.F. (2024). Evaluation of three inert materials in controlling Cowpea weevil (Callasobruchus maculatus F.) on stored cowpea (Vigna unguiculate L.). AGRIEAST. 18: (1).

B) Publications in International Conference

  1. Niranjana, V. and Devi, M. (2014). Screening of insecticides against Aphids (Aphis sp.) on Phaseolus vulgaris, Agricultural Graduate Students Conference, TNAU. 2: 331 – 332.
  2. Devi, M., Niranjana, V. and Indira Kumar, K. (2014). Evaluation of Sweet Potato Cultivars for performance of Sweet potato Weevil (Cylas formicarius F.). Agricultural Graduate Students Conference, TNAU. 2: 349 – 350.
  3. Niranjana, V. Devi, M. and Philip Sridhar, R. (2015). Impact of meteorological factors on seasonal incidence of brinjal shoot and fruit borer, Leucinodes orbonalis Guenée. Agricultural Graduate Students Conference, TNAU. 3: 55.56
  4. Devi, M. Niranjana, V., Adirubane, D. and Asokan, G. 2015. Effect of temperature on the development, reproduction and mortality of the sweet potato weevil, Cylas formicaricus (Fabricius) (Coleoptera: Apionidae). Agricultural Graduate Students Conference, TNAU. 3: 31 – 32.
  5. Devi, M. Niranjana, R.F. 2016. Management of Chilli (Capsicum annum L.) thrips and mites using organics. Agricultural Graduate Students Conference, TNAU. 4: 359 – 360.
  6. Devi. M, G. Asokan, R. Vishnupriya, Mohamed Yassin, M. Ganga and V. Niranjana. 2017. Erineum formation and development by A. jasmini Chan in Jasminum auriculatum Vahl, Agricultural Graduate Students Conference, TNAU. 5: 445.446
     

C) Publications in refereed national journals

  1. Niranjana R. F., Devi M., Shanika W. and Philip Sridhar R. (2015). Potential Use of Egg Parasitoids, Trichogramma pretiosum Riley and Trichogramma chilonis Ishii Against Brinjal Shoot and Fruit Borer, Leucinodes orbonalis Guenée. Tropical Agricultural Research, 27 (1): 88 – 94.
  2. Niranjana, R.F., Devi, M. and Philip Sridhar, R., (2017). Comparison of pheromone traps against brinjal shoot and fruit borer, Leucinodes orbonalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae). AGRIEAST: Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 11(1), pp.1–7. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/agrieast.v11i1.29
  3. Kumari, K., Niranjana, R. F., Sarathchandra S. R. (2018). Assessment of improved rice varieties against the infestation of brown planthopper (Nilaparvata Lugens Stal)(Hemiptera: Delphacidae). AGRIEAST: Journal of Agricultural Sciences 12 (1): 34-38.
  4. Niranjana, R.F., Devi, M. and Philip Sridhar, R., (2019). Efficacy of Bio-Intensive integrated pest management against brinjal shoot and fruit borer Leucinides orbonalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae). AGRIEAST: Journal of Agricultural Sciences 13 (1): 12-18.

  5. Niranjana, R. F. and Karunakaran, S. (2019). Evaluation of botanical extracts against Callosobruchus maculatus F. (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) on different host grains. JSc EUSL 10 (1): 1-14.

  6. P. A. N. P. Pandipperuma, R. F. Niranjana, D. Senevirathne, K. P. G. T. Guruge (2020). Pesticide residue analysis in Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) and brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) in the selected areas in Batticaloa district, Sri Lanka. AGRIEAST: Journal of Agricultural Sciences 14 (1): 36-43.

D) Publications in Proceedings / Symposium

  1. S. Karunakaran and R. F. Niranjana (2019). Laboratory evaluaton of some selected indigenous plant leaf and garlic bulb extracts against Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) in chickpea (Cicer arietinum). ISA-2019. Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University Sri Lanka 196-202.

  2. P. A. N. P. Pandipperuma, R. F. Niranjana, D. Senevirathne, K. P. G. T. Guruge (2019). Pesticide residue analysis in okra in Batticaloa district. ISA-2019. Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University Sri Lanka 203-210.

  3. P. A. Shiromiya, R. F. Niranjana (2023). Relative effectiveness of vermiwash on phytophagous insects of yardlong bean (Vigna unguiculata), variety bushita, 3rd International Symposium on Agriculture 2023, Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University Sri Lanka. 70 – 74.
  4. S Keerthika, R. F. Niranjana. (2023). Potential of sweet flag (Acorus calamus) and long pepper (Piper longum) POWDERY FORMULATIONS AGAINST cowpea beetle (Callosobruchus maculatus) on stored green gram. 3rd International Symposium on Agriculture 2023, Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University Sri Lanka. 57 - 61.
  5. S. Karunakaran and R.F. Niranjana. (2023). Analysis of phytochemicals present in selected plants using water and methanol based extraction. 3rd International Symposium on Agriculture 2023, Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University Sri Lanka. 49 - 53.
  6. T. Hematharani, V. Nishanthi and R.F. Niranjana. (2023). In vitro evaluation of antifungal activity of different seaweed extracts on Colletotrichum musae in banana. 3rd International Symposium on Agriculture 2023, Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University Sri Lanka. 79 - 83.

E) Publications as Abstract

  1. Niranjana R. F., Devi M., Shanika W. and Philip Sridhar R. (2016). Parasitism efficiency of Trichogramma embryophagum Htg. on the eggs of brinjal shoot and fruit borer, Leucinodes orbonalis Guenee (Lepidoptera: Crambidae). Proceedings of the International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. Pp 20-22
  2. Niranjana R. F., Devi M. and Philip Sridhar R. (2016). Evaluation of field efficacy of selected insecticides against brinjal shoot and fruit borer, Leucinodes orbonalis Guenee, Extended Abstracts, 3rd International Conference of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 42-44.
  3. Gunasingha U.L.D.P.R. and Niranjana R. F. (2018). Occurrence of biotypes of brown planthopper (Nilaparvata lugens Stal) (Hemiptera: Delphacidae) in the Batticaloa district of Sri Lanka. SLCARP International Agricultural Research Symposium. Pp. 43

  4. S. Karunakaran, R. F. Niranjana (2020). Host preference of Callosobruchus maculatus (f.) on grains of four different legumes under in vitro condition. 3rd National Symposium on Agriculture 2020, Faculty of Agriculture Eastern University, Sri Lanka.

  5. M. R. F. Nifflah, R. F. Niranjana (2020). Relative efficiency of various control strategies on pests of chilli (Capsicum annuum L.), 3rd National Symposium on Agriculture 2020, Faculty of Agriculture Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
  6. S. Karunakaran, R. F. Niranjana and M. R. F. Nifflah (2021). Effect of Cow Urine Based Plant Extracts Against Maize Weevil (Sitophilus zeamais) on Different Pulse Grains, Proceedings of 8th Ruhuna International Science & Technology Conference University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. Pp. 1.
  7. M. T. F. Rumaisa and R. F. Niranjana (2021). Effect of selected medicinal plants on the management of pulse beetle, (Callosobruchus maculatus F.) in stored seeds of green gram, (vigna radiata l. wiliczek) under laboratory condition. Proceedings of the 4th National Symposium on Agriculture (NSA 2021) Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. Pp. 19.
  8. S. Karunakaran and R. F. Niranjana (2021). Efficacy of traditional practices for controlling cowpea weevil (Callosobruchus maculatus L.) in stored cowpea (Vigna unguiculata). Proceedings of the 4th National Symposium on Agriculture (NSA 2021) Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. Pp 20.
  9. D. M. N. Dissanayake and R. F. Niranjana (2021). Effectiveness of moringa (Moringa olifera) leaves against cowpea weevil (Callosobruchus maculatus). 2nd National Symposium on Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences – 2021 University of Colombo Institute for Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences – Sri Lanka.
  10. A. P. T. H. Pihilladeniya and R. F. Niranjana (2021). Efficacy of lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) and water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) against cowpea beetle (Callosobruchus maculatus) in stored cowpea. 2nd National Symposium on Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences – 2021 University of Colombo Institute for Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences – Sri Lanka.
  11. M. T. F. Rumaisa and R. F. Niranjana (2021). Effect of selected medicinal plants on the quality of green gram seeds treated for Callosobruchus maculatus under laboratory condition. 2nd National Symposium on Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences – 2021 University of Colombo Institute for Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences – Sri Lanka.
  12. M.T.F. Rumaisa and R.F. Niranjana (2021). Phytochemical Profile and Repellent Potential of Seleted Medicinal Plants against Pulse Beetle, Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae). 5th International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University, IRCUWU2021.
  13. A.P.T.H. Pihilladeniya and R.F. Niranjana (2021). Repellent Effect and Qualitative Phytochemical Analysis of Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) and Waterhyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) against Cowpea Beetle (Callosobruchus maculatus). 5th International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University, IRCUWU2021.
  14. D.H.K.H. Upatissa, R.F. Niranjana and A.P.T.H. Pihilladeniya (2021). Pesticide usage pattern of vegetable cultivation in Nuwara Eliya divisional secretariat division, Sri Lanka. International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2021 University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.
  15. R.F. Niranjana and S. Karunakaran (2022). Preliminary Study for Evaluating Effective Storage Temperature to Protect Different Grains Against Maize Weevil Sitophilus zeamais. Proceedings of the 5th National Symposium on Agriculture (NSA 2022) Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. Pp 46.
  16. S. Karunakaran, R. F. Niranjana (2020). Host preference of Callosobruchus maculatus (f.) on grains of four different legumes under in vitro condition. 3rd National Symposium on Agriculture 2020, Faculty of Agriculture Eastern University, Sri Lanka
  17. M. R. F. Nifflah, R. F. Niranjana (2020). Relative efficiency of various control strategies on pests of chilli (Capsicum annuum L.), 3rd National Symposium on Agriculture 2020, Faculty of Agriculture Eastern University, Sri Lanka
  18. S. Karunakaran, R. F. Niranjana and M. R. F. Nifflah (2021). Effect of Cow Urine Based Plant Extracts Against Maize Weevil (Sitophilus zeamais) on Different Pulse Grains, Proceedings of 8th Ruhuna International Science & Technology Conference University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. Pp. 1.
  19. M. T. F. Rumaisa and R. F. Niranjana (2021). Effect of selected medicinal plants on the management of pulse beetle, (Callosobruchus maculatus F.) in stored seeds of green gram, (vigna radiata l. wiliczek) under laboratory condition. Proceedings of the 4th National Symposium on Agriculture (NSA 2021) Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. Pp. 19.
  20. S. Karunakaran and R. F. Niranjana (2021). Efficacy of traditional practices for controlling cowpea weevil (Callosobruchus maculatus L.) in stored cowpea (Vigna unguiculata). Proceedings of the 4th National Symposium on Agriculture (NSA 2021) Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. Pp 20.
  21. D. M. N. Dissanayake and R. F. Niranjana (2021). Effectiveness of moringa (Moringa olifera) leaves against cowpea weevil (Callosobruchus maculatus). 2nd  National Symposium on Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences – 2021 University of Colombo Institute for Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences – Sri Lanka
  22. A. P. T. H. Pihilladeniya and R. F. Niranjana (2021). Efficacy of lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) and water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) against cowpea beetle (Callosobruchus maculatus) in stored cowpea. 2nd  National Symposium on Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences – 2021 University of Colombo Institute for Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences – Sri Lanka
  23. M. T. F. Rumaisa and R. F. Niranjana (2021). Effect of selected medicinal plants on the quality of green gram seeds treated for Callosobruchus maculatus under laboratory condition. 2nd  National Symposium on Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences – 2021 University of Colombo Institute for Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences – Sri Lanka
  24. M.T.F. Rumaisa and R.F. Niranjana (2021). Phytochemical Profile and Repellent Potential of Seleted Medicinal Plants against Pulse Beetle, Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae). 5th International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University, IRCUWU2021
  25. A.P.T.H. Pihilladeniya and R.F. Niranjana (2021). Repellent Effect and Qualitative Phytochemical Analysis of Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) and Waterhyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) against Cowpea Beetle (Callosobruchus maculatus). 5th International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University, IRCUWU2021.
  26. D.H.K.H. Upatissa, R.F. Niranjana and A.P.T.H. Pihilladeniya (2021). Pesticide usage pattern of vegetable cultivation in Nuwara Eliya divisional secretariat division, Sri Lanka. International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2021 University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.
  27. R.F. Niranjana and S. Karunakaran (2022). Preliminary Study for Evaluating Effective Storage Temperature to Protect Different Grains Against Maize Weevil Sitophilus zeamais. Proceedings of the 5th National Symposium on Agriculture (NSA 2022) Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. Pp 46.
  28. S. Karunakaran. and R. F. Niranjana (2023). Qualitative analysis of phytochemicals and quantitative determination of flavonoids of some selected indigenous plants used against grains weevil. Proceedings of International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (ICMR 2023) Eastern University, Sri Lanka with Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence, India. Pp 21 - 22.
  29. M. M. S. K. Thennakoon and R. F. Niranjana (2023). A review on biology, invasive nature, and management strategies of Agricultural aggressor fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda). Proceedings of International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (ICMR 2023) Eastern University, Sri Lanka with Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence, India. Pp 23 - 24.
  30. M. K. D. Farwin and R. F. Niranjana (2023). Effectiveness of the pesticides prepared using Azadirachta indica: A Review. Proceedings of International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (ICMR 2023) Eastern University, Sri Lanka with Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence, India. Pp 71.
  31. Karunakaran, S. and Niranjana, R.F. (2023). Phytochemical analysis of some selected indigenous plants in Eastern Region of Sri Lanka used for minimizing insect damage on stored grains during storage. Forest and Natural Resource Management.
  32. Kethziahl, Y., Hariharan, G. and R. F. Niranjana (2023). Effect of Lantana camara leaf extract on the cowpea weevil (Callosobruchus maculatus). Proceedings of the 4th National Symposium on Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences – 2023.  Institute for Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. p. 10.
  33. R. Thibisha, S. Keerthika, P.A. Shiromiya, S. Karunakaran, and R.F. Niranjan (2023) Assessing the effectiveness of eco-friendly extracts to control Aleurodicus dispersee (spiralling whitefly) in Cocos nucifera (coconut). Proceedings of the 79th Annual Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, 10–15 December, 2023.
  34. S. Keerthika and R.F. Niranjana. (2023). Evaluating the potency of formulated pesticides from Acorus calamus Linnaeus, 1753 (sweet flag) to fend off cowpea grain deterioration by Callosobruchus maculatus Fabricius, 1775. Proceedings of the 79th Annual Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, 10–15 December, 2023.
  35. P.A. Shiromiya and R.F. Niranjana. (2023). The effect of different types of bio-waste based-vermiwash in combatting Aphis fabae (black bean aphids). Proceedings of the 79th Annual Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, 10–15 December, 2023.
  36. P. A. Shiromiya, S. Keerthika, R. Thibisha, P. Saarroojan, P. R. Fernando, R. F. Niranjana. (2023). Influence of Electro Magnetic Field on the Biology of Immature Stages of Swarming Armyworm (Spodoptera mauritia). ICTRI - 2023, Faculty of Technology, Eastern University, Sri Lanka
  37. Shiromiya, P. A.; Thibisha, R.; Keerthika, S.; Karunakaran, K. and Niranjana, R.F. (2024). The impacts of temperature variations on the mortality rate and F1 generation of Tribolium castaneum. International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (ICMR 2024)
Eastern University, Sri Lanka, Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University, India, and ESN Publications, India. Pp 26.
  38. Keerthika, S.; Thibisha, R.; Shiromiya, P.A. and Niranjana, R.F. (2024). Assessing the median lethal dose of the powdery Acorus calamus  pesticide against Callosobruchus maculatus. International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (ICMR 2024)
Eastern University, Sri Lanka, Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University, India, and ESN Publications, India. Pp 28
  39. Sabira, K.S.F. and Niranjana, R.F. (2024). Effectiveness of botanical pesticides in protecting the stored paddy seeds from rice grain moth, Sitotroga cerealella (Lepidoptera: Gelechidae). International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (ICMR 2024)
Eastern University, Sri Lanka, Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University, India, and ESN Publications, India. 35
  40. Karunakaran, S., Niranjana, R.F. (2024). Efficacy of Flavonoids from Selected Plants in Controlling Callosobruchus maculatus on Cowpea Seeds (Vigna unguiculata). Proceedings of the 28th International
Forestry and Environment Symposium 2024. Organised by
The Department of Forestry and Environmental Science University of Sri Jayewardenepura
  41. Wijethilake, P.V.J.S.; Ranaweera, P.H.; Sriwardana, M.I. and Niranjana, R.F. (2025). Evaluation of Blended Attractants Combined with Cue Lure for Suppressing Melon Flies, (Zeugodacus cucurbitae: Diptera: Tephritidae) in Cucurbits. Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. Pp. 37
  42. Dulangi, M.S.T.; Niranjana, R.F.; Nissanka, N.A.I.M. and Senanayake, R.D.P.D. (2025). Evaluation of Various Substrates for Mass Production of Metarhizium sp. and Its Bio Efficacy against White Grubs in Tea Cultivation. Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. Pp.  118 

BOOK Publication

  1. விவசாயப் பயிர் பீடைகளும் அவற்றின் முகாமைத்துவமும்  ISBN: 786249395404

Research Interest

  1. Entomology
  2. Eco-Friendly Pest management
  3. Bio-control or Bio pesticides
  4. Pesticide residues
  5. AI-Enhanced Mobile Application for Real-Time Identification of Insects

Teaching

  1. AB 1201 Entomology (2:15/30/55)
  2. AB 3101 Tropical Field Entomology (3:15/60/75)
  3. AB 3201 Plant Resistance to Pest (2:15/30/55)
  4. AB 3210 Insect Morphology (2:15/30/55)
  5. AB 4103 Insecticide Toxicology (2:15/30/55)
  6. AB 4104 Biological Control of Insect Pests (2:15/30/55)

Awards

  1. Awarded an ICCR (Commonwealth) Scholarship to pursue a PhD at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, India (2012–2015).
  2. Won the Best Oral Presentation Award at the 3rd Agricultural Graduate Student Conference held on 13–14 May 2015 at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, India.
  3. Awarded a Community Outreach Research Grant (2023) by Eastern University, Sri Lanka for the project titled ‘Study on the use of vibration exciters and selected botanicals to control major pests in maize and cowpea’.
  4. Awarded an Investigator-Driven Research Grant (2024) by the National Research Council, Sri Lanka for the project titled ‘Integration of eco-friendly management practices against the major pests of maize in the Batticaloa district’.

Positions Held

  1. Member / Management Committee of the SLAAS-Eastern Chapter 2026
  2. Chairperson / FQAC, FOA (02.01.2025 – to date)
  3. Chairperson / Curriculum Committee, FOA (01.11.2019 – 31.10.2023)
  4. Head /Dept. of Agric. Biology – (03.01.2011 – 31.07.2012 and 02.08.2015 – 01.02.2025)
  5. Secretary / Eastern Chapter-SLAAS (24/25)
  6. Member / IQAC / CEDEC
  7. Warden / Women’s Hostel – (16.11.2015 – 30.04.2018)
  8. Deputy Proctor / Faculty of Agriculture (27.07.2015 – to date)
  9. Actg. Head /Dept. of Agric. Biology – (03.12.2010 – 02.01.2011)
  10. Director / Career Guidance Unit (15.04.2010 – 14.04.2011)
  11. Actg. Director / Career Guidance Unit (01.03.2010 – 31.03.2010)
  12. Deputy - Co-ordinator /Soft Skill, HETC (01.03.2011 – 28.02.2012)
  13. Student counselor (03.10.2011 – 02.10.2012, 01.10.2009 – 30.09.2010, 01.08.2008 – 31.07.2009)
  14. Executive committee member 10th ARS - 2011
  15. Co-ordinator / External Degree Programme, Faculty of Agriculture (28.11.2005  - 31.05.2010)
  16. Acting Head / Dept. of Agric. Engineering (03.01.2008 - 31.08.2008)
  17. Co-ordinator / Career Guidance, Faculty of Agriculture (18.10.2004-28.02.2010)
  18. A member of Sports Advisory Board
  19. Co-ordinator / Organizing committee of 7th ARS
  20. Faculty representative to the senate (August 2007 – July 2009)
  21. PIC /QEF Batch II (IRQUE project)
  22. A member of the Board of Management of CENSARM
  23. Coordinator of Undergraduate Research Forum 2007/2008
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10-Jan-2026