I graduated from the faculty of Agricuture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka and completed my Masters and Doctoral Degrees at Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand and Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, Ind...More
I graduated from the faculty of Agricuture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka and completed my Masters and Doctoral Degrees at Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand and Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, India Respectively. I joined at the Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka as Teaching Assistant in 1984 and currently working as Head/ Dept. of Agric. Chemistry cum Senior Lecturer-G I in Food Science and Technology at the Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. During my carrier, I held various administrative positions Vz: Actg. Vice Chancellor of Eastern University, Sri Lanka, Director/ Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, Dean ,Faculty of Agriculture, Director/IRQUE Project, Head of Department, Senior Student Counsellor and Academic Sub Warden.I have nearly 34 years of Teaching Experience and taught Food Science & Technology, Postharvest Technology, Food & Nutrition related course to undergraduates and postgraduates. I have actively participated in Research and Presented & Published papers at various International and National Conferences, Workshops and Seminars on Food Science & Technology, Postharvest Technology and Food & Nutrition. I had undergone many international training programmes in Foreign Countries Vz: United Kingdom, Sweden,Israel,Thailand, India India and Bangladesh. I also received an Award for "Long Term Meritorious Service" presented by the Eastern University, Sri Lanka in recognition of my meritorious service rendered to the university over a period of 30 years and Awards for " Outstanding Contribution to Education" & "Education Leadership "presented by the World Education Congress, CMO Asia and CMO Council, Mumbai, India in Singapore.
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