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Ms. N. Sujirtha

Lecturer (Probationary) in BST
Dept. of Biosystems Technology
Faculty of Technology

(On Study Leave)

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Basic Information
Ms. N. Sujirtha
Designation Lecturer (Probationary) in BST
Department / Unit Dept. of Biosystems Technology
Faculty Faculty of Technology
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Mobile +94 77 7740411
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Email sujirtha@seu.ac.lk, sujee3@gmail.com,
Qualifications
  • M.Sc in Food Science and Technology (UPDN)
  • B.Sc (Agric)(Hons) - EUSL
Positions Held
  • Lecturer (Contract basis) - Sri Lanka School of Agriculture, Palamunai (1st January 2016 to 31st January 2019)
  • Temporary Assistant Lecturer - Eastern University, Sri Lanka (1st December 2014 to 31st December 2015)
Teaching Areas
  • Principles of Economics
  • Principles of Agribusiness Management
  • Introduction to Agricultural Marketing
  • Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Research Interest
  • Consumer behaviour and marketing
  • Food economics
  • Diet and nutrition economics
  • Farm planning and control
  • Agricultural financial management
Books Published
  • Ms. N. Sujirtha and Dr.A.Elakumaran, A. (2015). Preventing Childhood Obesity. ISBN 978-95-42600-3-0. Published by Pattakannu foundation.
  • Sujirtha, N. (2015). Real Essays for School Students. ISBN 978-955-42600-1-6. Published by Pattakannu foundation
  • Ms.N.Sujirtha and Dr.A.Elankumaran (2015). Neerilivu Noi Varaamal Thadupathu Eppadi (How to prevent Diabetes?). ISBN 978-955-42600-0-9. Author Publications.
  • Sujirtha, N. and Prasanth, A. (2015). Manitha posanai. (Guide book for Agriculture Technology Students in Advanced Level). ISBN 978-955-42600-2-3. Author Publications.
  • Ms.N.Sujirtha. (2018). Pasumaichirahu. It’s time to de-stress. Sri Lanka School of Agriculture, Palamunai. ISBN 978-955-9282-40-2. Pp.17-18
  • Ms.N.Sujirtha. (2017). Pasumaichirahu. Genetically Modified (GM) Foods and Ethical eating. Sri Lanka School of Agriculture, Palamunai. ISBN 978-0-7801-5678-6
Journal Articles
  • Mahendran, S. and Sujirtha, N. (2015). The Growth Responses of Selected Tomato (Solanum esculentum Mill.) Cultivars to Sea Water Salinity. International Journal of Innovative Research in Science Engineering and Technology (IJIRSET). 4(9): 8364 - 8368.
  • Jeyapraba, J., Mahendran, S. and Sujirtha, N. (2015). Growth Physiology and Membrane Permeability of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) Seedlings as Affected by Salinity. International Journal of Plant and Soil Science. 9(5): 1-5.
  • Sujirtha,N. and Vishnukumar,S. (2016). Analytical Study of Associated Risk Factors of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus among the Population in Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka. . International Journal of Health Sciences and Research (IJHSR), 6 (1), 392-400.
  • Jeyapraba, J., Mahendran, S. and Sujirtha, N. (2015). Leaf Water Content and Biochemical Parameters as Affected by Salinity and their Impacts on Yield of Selected Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) Cultivars. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development. 2(11): 397-401.
  • Sujirtha, N. and Mahendran, T. (2015). Influence of Storage Conditions on the Quality Characteristics of Wheat - Defatted Coconut Flour Biscuits Packed in Metalized Polypropylene, International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology (IJERT). 4(7): 948 - 951.
  • Sujirtha, N. and Mahendran, T. (2015). Prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes and Associated Risk Factors in Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka. International Journal of Innovative Research in Science Engineering and Technology (IJIRSET). 4(9): 8059 - 8064.
  • Sujirtha, N. and Mahendran, T. (2015). Use of Defatted Coconut Flour as a source of Protein and Dietary Fiber in Wheat Biscuits, International Journal of Innovative Research in Science Engineering and Technology (IJIRSET). 4(8): 7344 -7352.
  • Sujirtha, N., Vishnukumar, S. and Ramesh, R. (2016). The Effect of Breakfast on Academic Performance and Behaviour in School Children from Batticaloa District. The Journal of Nutrition. Manuscript ID: D-8525.
  • Kaluarachchi, A., Vishnukumar, S. and Sujirtha, N. (2016). Knowledge and Practice of Menstrual Hygiene among Adolescent Girls in Selected Kattankudy area, Batticaloa District. The Journal of Public Health. Manuscript ID: D-8527.
Conference Papers
  • Mahendran, S. and Sujirtha, N. (2015). Effects of soil moisture stress on the Indole-3-Acetic Acid (IAA) Oxidase activity of selected chilli (Capsicum annum L.) cultivars during the flowering stage and the impact on yield. Third International Science and Technology Conference (RISTCON 2016), Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. 28th January 2016.
  • Mahendran, S. and Sujirtha, N. (2015). Effects of soil moisture deficit stress on the "free proline" and "chlorophyll a" contents of selected tomato (Solanum esculentum Mill). Cultivars in the sandy regosols. Third International Science and Technology Conference (RISTCON 2016), Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. 28th January 2016.
  • Mahendran, S. and Sujirtha, N. (2015). Effects of soil moisture stress on the nitrate reductase activity of selected chilli (Capsicum annum L.) cultivars during the flowering stage and the impact on yield. International Symposium on the Agriculture and Environment (ISAE 2016) Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. 13th January 2016.
  • Puvanitha, S., Mahendran, S. and Sujirtha, N. (2015). Effects of salinity on the growth of selected rice (Oryza sativa L.) cultivars at different growth stages and the impact on yield. 6th Research Symposium, Uwa Wellasa University, Sri Lanka. 28th - 29th January 2016.
  • Sujirtha, N. and Mahendran, T. (2014). Evaluation of the Nutritional and Organoleptic Properties of Wheat Biscuits Substituted with Defatted Coconut Flour. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment (ISAE), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 27th November 2014. Pp.219-223.
  • Geretharan, T. and Sujirtha, N. (2015). Integrating Farming System: An Approach to Achieve Household Food Security, Proceedings on National Symposium on Agriculture (NSA), Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 5th August, 2015. Pp 32-34.
  • Sujirtha, N. and Mahendran, T. (2015). Production, Quality Assurance and Shelf life Evaluation of Protein - Rich Biscuits Made from Blends of Wheat and Defatted Coconut Flours. 2nd International Conference on Agriculture and Forestry, The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM), Colombo, Sri Lanka. 10th - 12th June, 2015. Pp. 16
  • Jeyapraba, J., Mahendran, S. and Sujirtha, N. (2015). Effects of Salt Stress on the Relative Water Content, Biochemical Parameters and Yield of Selected Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.). 12th Annual Research session, Faculty of Arts and Culture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 01st December 2015.
  • Sujirtha, N., Vishnukumar, S. and Ramesh, R. (2016). The Effect of Breakfast on Academic Performance and Behaviour in School Children from Batticaloa District. Second international conference on health and medicine (ICHM), Colombo, Sri Lanka. 16th December 2016. Pp 14.
  • Kaluarachchi, A., Vishnukumar, S. and Sujirtha, N. (2016). Knowledge and Practice of Menstrual Hygiene among Adolescent Girls in Selected Kattankudy area, Batticaloa District. Second International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (MR2017) Colombo, Sri Lanka. 07th -08th January, 2017.
  • Sujirtha, N. and Mahendran, S. (2017). Effects of Salt Stress on the Growth and Yield of Selected Tomato (Solanum lycopersicon Mill.) Cultivars in the Sandy Regosols. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment (ISAE), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. January 2017.
  • Sujirtha, N. and Mahendran, S. (2017). Effects of Salt Stress on the Growth and Yield of Selected Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Cultivars. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment (ISAE), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. January 2017.
  • Sujirtha.N. and Vishnukumar, S. (2017). Prevalence of anemia among school children in selected rural schools of Batticaloa District. Annual Scientific Sessions 2017 of the Nutritional Society of Sri Lanka. 28th - 29th, Kandy, Sri Lanka
  • Vishnukumar.S., Prasanna.L.N., Sivakanesan.R., Sujirtha.N. . Arulpragasam. (2017). Sensitivity of waist circumference and waist height ratio in predicting the future cardiovascular risk factors in overweight and obese children. 10th International Conference on Childhood Obesity and Nutrition. June 12th -13th , 2017 Rome, Italy
  • Sujirtha.N. and Vishnukumar, S. (2017). From mouth to mind: The emotional toll of an obese child. 3rd International Conference on Mental Health and Human Resilience. June 21nd -23rd , 2017 London, UK.
  • Sujirtha, N. and Mahendran, S. (2018). Effects of Salt Stress on the Growth and Yield of Selected Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Cultivars. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment (ISAE), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. January 2018.
Fellowships, Awards, Distinctions, etc.
  • Best Presenter Award - 2015 for presenting at the International Conference on Agriculture and Forestry - 2015 organized by the International Institute of Knowledge Management in the session of "Food and Animal Science".
  • Best Presenter Award - 2015 for presenting at the National Symposium on Agriculture organized by the Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
Memberships in Professional Bodies:
  • Life member - Young scientist forum (National Science & Technology Commission)
  • Life member - Sri Lanka Nutritional Society
  • Member - Nutritional committee, Batticaloa District
Conferences and Workshops
Participated
  • Successful completion of Training course in the title of " OPERATION AND MAINTANACE OF FARM MACHINERY" organized by Department of Agriculture, Sri Lanka- West German, Farm Mechanization Training Centre, Anurathapura, Sri Lanka from 18th of March 2013 to 22nd of March 2013.
  • Successful participation in the workshop on "THE FINAL STEP" Soft skills workshop at the Eastern University of Sri Lanka. Held on 11th - 13th March 2014.
  • Successful participation in the workshop on "TRAINING FOR TRUSTEESHIP" annual residential workshop organized by Weeramantry International Centre for Peace Eduucation and Research (WICPER). Held on 4th - 11th September, 2011. And was a member of group that was placed first at the group presentation, CREATE SLUM FREE COUNTRY.
  • Successful participation in the workshop on "PEOPLE FRIENDLY INTERPERSONAL SKILLS" organized by Career guidance unit, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. Held on 06th October 2010.

Conducted
  • Conducted the two training program along with the consultants for Diabetes Patients at the Batticaloa Teaching Hospital to maintain the condition of Diabetes Mellitus in the District.(From 2014 to present)
  • Resource person for Plant disease and control measures in the workshop conducted by faculty of Agriculture, Eastern university of Sri Lanka for Advance level students for the new technology stream subjects in 2015.
  • Resource person for Developing Landscaping programme at Mental Care Unit, Base Hospital Palamunai in 2016.

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