Dr.(Mrs) S.Uthayarasa
Senior Lecturer Gr.I
B.A. [Hons], M.Phil , Ph.D.(Jaffna)
usubageo@gmail.com
subajiniu@univ.jfn.ac.lk
Dr.Mrs.Subajini Uthayarasa
Ph.D. in Geography (Land use and Livelihood) University of Jaffna 2017
M.Phil in Geography University of Jaffna, 2007
B.A(Hons.) in Geography (First class), University of Jaffna, 1998
Conferences/workshop/study visit
SUMMER SCHOOL PARTICIPATED.
(i) Summer school – I University of Salzburg, Austria, September 22nd – 29th 2004.
(ii) Summer school – II Free university of Amsterdam, Netherlands, September 30th – October 2nd 2004.
WORKSHOP PARTICIPATED
- Workshop on LMS.Organized by: Centre for Open and Distance Learning (CODL), University of Jaffna, 27th January 2024.Computer Lab, Faculty of Science. University of Jaffna.
- “webinar on the Impact of AI on Teaching, Learning and Assessment”, Organized by: Staff Development Centre (SDC), University of Jaffna, 16th August 2024. Online. Meeting ID:65504805324, Passcode: Web@SDC22
- Workshop on Reconstruction Rehabilitation and Restoration in the Jaffna District. 16th and 17th of February 2004. Organized: University of Norway and Department of Geography, University of Jaffna.
- National convention on student discipline. Anti-Ragging and Antiviolence. Organized: The University Grants commission (UGC) and the committee of Vice – Chancellors and Directors (CVCD) Venue: Sri Lanka foundation institute, Colombo – 7, 3rd may 2010.
- Workshop on curriculum Design and Revision – 2013 Soft skill Development programme under the UDG / HETC. – 2013.
- Workshop on outcome based education and student centered learning, operational Technical secretariat HETC project, University of Jaffna, 8th & 9th April 2014.
- Workshop on Qualitative research methodology and writing research papers in Social science and Humanities. IDAS project, 20th November 2015.
- Workshop on preparation of Question papers based on outcome based Curriculum, staff development centre,06th June 2016.
- Workshop on Community Wellbeing Research –As part of the REINCOFISH project Focusing Palk Bay Region.
- Joinly Organized by The Department of Geography, University of Jaffna and University of Amsterdam. Held from 23rdto 26th March 2015.
- Waso workshop on introduction to GIS using ArcGIS.
- organized Department of civil Engineering, university of Jaffna. 16th & 17th January 2017.
- Peace and Development studies: Local Development in Global Context. 15th – 19th November, 2004.
- Organized: University of Oslo, Agricultural University of Norway and Department of Geography, University of Jaffna.
- Attached to the seminar “Strategic planning and management for Universities”.
- Organized: Staff Development centre (SDC), University of Jaffna. 28.01.2013 (Monday)
- Attend to the SPSS training Programme
- Organized: Computer Department faculty of science University of Jaffna.
- Workshop on “Internal Programme Review” organized by the Director/CQA, / Faculty of Arts. University of Jaffna, on 21st of October 2022.
- Workshop on “Publication ethics and University ranking”, organized by IQAC/ Faculty of Arts. University of Jaffna, on 12th of September 2022.
- “Strengthening Financial Management in the University system” organised by the SDCof the University of Jaffna on 29th of March 2021.
- Workshop on “Curriculam development”, organised by the SDCof the University of Jaffna on 09th November 2021.
- Workshop on “Online assessment methods: alternatives challenges, barriers and best practices in higher education – university of Kelaniya” organised by the SDCof the University of Jaffna on 10th September 2021.
- Workshop on “Mindfulness” organized by the SDC of the University of Jaffna on 09th April 2021.
- Workshop on “Conducting examinations in distance mode”, organized by the SDC of the University of Jaffna on 14th of July 2021.
- Workshop on “Literature review: what you need to know?”, organized by the SDC of the University of Jaffna on 15th of July 2021.
- Workshop on “Using zoom for online teaching”, organized by the SDC of the University of Jaffna on 7th of June 2021.
- Workshop on “Challenges in marine ecosystem and marine resources in Sri Lanka”, organised by the Environmental Society (ENSOC) of Faculty of Applied Science, Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna on 18thof July 2021.
- Workshop on “Curriculum development”, organized by ELTA-ELSE, Faculty development project, AHEAD, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna on 23rd and 24th November 2019.
- Workshop on “Audio visual recording in zoom, Upload the recordings in LMS, convert the files to required formats by using format factory, using mobile phone as audio recording device, simple editing of mobile recordings by kinemaster” organized by the Dean’s office, Faculty of Arts. 03rdof June 2020.
- Workshop on “Advanced use of LMS” organized by the SDC of the University of Jaffna on 8th of July 2020.
- Workshop on “Featuring Google for Educators” organized by the SDC of the University of Jaffna on 1stof July 2019.
- Workshop on “Assessment and Evaluation and curriculum design & revision” organized by the SDC of the University of Jaffna on 2nd&3rd of February 2018.
- Workshop on “Course module writing” organized by the Centre for open and distance learning, University of Jaffna on 8th& 9th of November 2018.
- Workshop on “Preparation of Question papers based on outcome based curriculum” organized by the SDC of the University of Jaffna on 6th of June 2016.
- Workshop on “Qualitative research methodology and writing research papers in social science and Humanities” organized by the IDAS Project of the University of Jaffna on 20thof November 2015.
- Workshop on “Outcome based education and student centered learning” organized by the HETC Project of the University of Jaffna on 09thof April 2014
- Workshop on “curriculum design and revision, curriculum development and preparing proposal to the UGC for approval” organized by the SDC of the University of Jaffna on 11thof March 2013.
- Workshop on “Soft skill development programme” under the UGC/HETC,” organized by the SDC of the University of Jaffna on 22nd&23rd of April 2013.
- Workshop on “strategic planning and management for universities” organized by the SDC of the University of Jaffna on 2thof January 2013.
- Workshop on “SPSS training programme” organized by the computer department, Faculty of science, University of Jaffna, 31.01.2013-31.03.2013.
- Workshop on “National convention on student discipline. Anti-Ragging and Anti-violence” organized by the University grants commission (UGC) and the committee of Vice-Chancellors and Directors (CVCD).03rdMay 2010.
Contribution (University / National Development)
- One of the authors from the University of Jaffna in the Human Geography Text Book Part 1 (Tamil medium) for the Advanced Level students of Sri Lanka. Currently the work is going on through the Education Publication Department, Ministry of Education, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- One of the resource persons in the seminar of the introducing Geography new syllabus in 2017 for G.C.E. Advanced Level Tamil medium teachers for Northern Province, Sri Lanka. The seminar has been organized by the National Institute of Education (NIE), Colombo, Sri Lanka. 1 & 2 April 2017.
- One of the Chief Examiners for the G.C.E Advanced Level Examination of the Geography subject evaluation panel – 2010-up to now.
Memberships
- Member – Jaffna University Teachers Association (JUTA) – from 2003
- Life Member – Sri Lanka Association of Geographers (SLAG) – 2008
- Life member of the Jaffna Science Association. From 2004
- Secretary of the Jaffna Science Association, Section –D-2006.
Research Interests and Specialization
Agriculture and Livelihood studies, Poverty and rural analysis, Cartography
Other Academic Contributions
Positions Held
- Visiting Lecturer, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. From 04.05.2022 to 16.08.2022.
- Lecturer (Probationary) – Department of Geography, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka – 2001 (April) -2017 (April)
- Temporary Assistant Lecturer: 01.11.1999 – 31.07.2000.
- Temporary Assistant Lecturer: 09.10.2000 – 01.04.2001.
Short Courses and Training
- Successfully completed the Induction Programme for Academic Staffat the Staff Development Centre (SDC), University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka – 2005.
Reviewed Manuscripts / Abstract
- Reviewed an abstract to the 3rd Undergraduate Research Symposium in Arts (URSA-2023). 18th January 2024. Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
- Reviewed an abstract to the 24thAnnual Sessions of Jaffna Science Association (JSA 2017) – in 2017.
- Reviewed an abstract to the 1st Undergraduate Research Symposium in Arts (URSA-2022). 10th of January 2022. Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
- Reviewed an abstract to the 2nd Undergraduate Research Symposium in Arts (URSA-2022). 10th of November 2022. Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
Participated as Resource Person
- Contributed as one of the resource persons from the Department of Geography to the Centre for Open and Distance Learning (CODL), University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka – 2007– up to now.
- Resource persons in the seminar for G.C.E. Advanced Level Geography Teachers, The seminar has been organized by the National Institute of Education (NIE), Colombo, Sri Lanka. 11thOctober 2010.
- Resource person for G.C.E Advanced Level Geography students and Teachers, Kopay Christian College, 23rd March 2009.
- Resource person for G.C.E Advanced Level Geography students and Teachers, Vadamarachchi Hindu Ladies College & Methodist Girls’high School, 19thOctober 2008.
- Resource person for G.C.E Advanced Level Geography students and Teachers, Central College in Jaffna, 17thMarch 2004.
- Resource person for G.C.E Advanced Level Geography students and Teachers, Zonal Education Department, Kilinochchi, 29thApril, 2004.
- Resource person for G.C.E Advanced Level Geography students and Teachers, Puthukkudiruppu Maha Vidyalayam, Mulllaitivu, 30th April, 2004.
- Resource person for G.C.E Advanced Level Geography Teachers in Jaffna, organized education department Jaffna, 23rd March, 2001.
- Resource person for samoorthi Managers, organized Nallur D.S.office, Jaffna.June 2001.
- Academic coordinator – BA, Centre for Open and Distance Learning Degree Programme (CODL). 05.02.2024 – 04.02.2027.
- Member of the IQAC of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. three years from 23.09.2021 .
- Acting Head: 02.04.2018.- 01.07.2018.
- Head of the Department 02.07.2018. – 01.07.2021.
- Course Coordinator for Bachelor of Arts (Open & Distance learning degree programme): 01.11.2021.-31.10.2024.
- Student’s counselor – Faculty of Arts. March – 2010 – February 2011.
- Student’s counselor – Faculty of Arts.July-August-2013.
- As a Reviewer-Annual Sessions of Jaffna Science Association-2017.
- Senior Treasurer of the Jaffna Geographical society, Department of Geography, University of Jaffna. One year from 08.02.2023.
- Coordinator, curriculum revision Committee – Master of Population Studies. One year from 21.06.2022.
- Member of the Faculty Research Committee from 26.01.2022 -25.01.2025. (Three years)
- Member of the Sri Lankan Journal of South Asian Studies for 03 years from 28.06.2023.
- Treasure welfare society of Department of Geography (2010-2017)
Scholarship, Awards & Prizes
- Financial Assistance by UGC for Higher Studies – 2014.
- University Prize (Thambiah Mudaliyar Chatram Trust) for the best performance in first in Arts Examination for the academic year 1992/93.
- University Prize (Thambiah Mudaliyar Chatram Trust) for the best performance in Geography at the Special Degree Examination in Arts Part-I for the academic year 1996/97.
- Sivagamy Murugesar Memorial scholarship for the best performance in Geography at the Special Degree Examination in Arts 1996 for the academic year 1995/96.
- University Prize (Thambiah Mudaliyar Chatram Trust) for the best performance in Geography at the Special Degree Examination in Arts Part-II for the academic year 1996/97.
- Myliddy S.Swaminathan Memorial Prize for the best performance in the Final Degree Examination in the Faculty of Arts-1996 for the academic year 1995/96.
- C.Sinnadurai award for the best all-round performance with the Final Examination in Arts -1996, for the academic year 1995/96.
- University Prize (Thambiah Mudaliyar Chatram Trust) for the best performance in Geography at the Special Degree Examination in Arts Part-III for the academic year 1996/97.
- Mahapola Higher Education Scholarship Awarded (Merit) – The Mahapola Higher Education Scholarship Trust Fund, Sri Lanka – 1992/1993 Academic Year
Books:
- “கனகராயன் ஆற்று வடிநிலம்: ஒரு புவியியல் ஆய்வு”, 11.12.2009. ISBN: – 978-955-52092-0-5. S.S.R Printers, 72, பலாலி வீதி, திருநெல்வேலி. யாழ்ப்பாணம்.
- “பன்முக நோக்கில் உலகமயமாதல்” ISBN:978-624-97806-4-4 நியூ எவகிறீன் அச்சகம், இல.693, கே.கே.எஸ். வீதி, யாழ்ப்பாணம்.
Book chapter:
- Topic: “Mapping and Evaluation the changes of Land use: Based on Kanakarayan River Basin”. Pp. 43-54.
Publisher: Visvak publication, Nallur. Jaffna.
Published Year: 2019.
2. Book name: Methodological Approaches in Integrated Geography
Topic: Methodology of Land Use Priorities and Conflicts Study
Published Year: First Online 12 May 2023.
Chapter author. (2023). Chapter title. In Firuza Begham Mustafa (Ed), Methodological Approaches in Integrated Geography. Switzerland: Springer Nature.
eBook ISBN 978-3-031-28784-8 Print ISBN 978-3-03
Research papers:
Refereed Journal
Topic:“Land use changes in Poonagari Secretarial Division in Kilinochchi District (2002 – 2020): Based on Remote sensing and Geographical Information System” (in Tamil). pp.66-81
Join paper: Miss.S Thadsagini – Online publication
Journal: Neithal – volume 12 Issue 02
Publisher: Faculty of Arts and Culture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka – 2024, Digital Library, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
Topic: “Issues related to the Paddy cultivation of Pachchilaippalli Divisional Secretariat division in Kilinochchi district” (in Tamil). pp.85 – 96.
Join paper: Miss T.Kajanthini
Journal: Cintanai Batch XX June-2023 volume – 2
Published: The Cintanai Editorial Board, Faculty of Arts University of Jaffna. Jaffna. Sri Lanka.
- Topic: “Mapping and Evaluation of the changes in the Land uses of selected river basins in the Northern Province” – A research based on Geographical Information System. pp.52-71.
Journal: The Sri Lanka Journal of South Asian Studies.
Volume & Published date: Volume-03, Number-02, November 2017.
Publisher: The Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
- Topic: “Land Use Pattern for Kandavalai Divisional Secretariat Division: Based on Satellite images and Participatory field methods”. Pp.125-140. (Join Research Paper-Prof. K. Suthakar)
Journal: Cintanai
Volume & Published date: Volume-XVI, Number-02, July 2016.
Publisher: The Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
- Topic: “Mapping and Evaluation of Landuse Changes for Karachchi Divisional Secretariat Division of Kilinochchi District”. (Join Research Paper-Prof. K. Suthakar) Pp.33-47
Journal: Cintanai
Volume & Published date: Volume-XVII, Number-02, July 2017.
Publisher: The Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
- Topic: “Mapping of livelihood assets and poverty dimension: Special Reference to Oddusuddan D.S. Division”
Journal: Cintanai
Volume & Published date: Volume-XV-3 November, 2015.
Publisher: The Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
- Topic:“Livelihood problems after resettlement: A research based on Oddusuddan D.S. Division”
Journal: “KALAM”
Volume & Published date: Volume- IX -1, June 2015.
Publisher: Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
- Topic:“Socio – Economic and Ecological impacts of modern technology in paddy cultivation: A special research based on Maritimepattu S.Division”.
Journal: Journal of Socoal Review
Volume & Published date: Volume 3, December 2014
Publisher: Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
- Topic:“Self-sufficiency trends in the Food Productions of Northern Province: A spatial analysis”
Journal: “KALAM”
Volume & Published date: Volume- VII, December-2013.
Publisher: Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
- Topic: “Evaluation and Mapping the spatial Distribution of Livelihood Assets in Selected River Basin in Northern Sri Lanka: A Research Based on Geographical Information System”. (Join paper – Prof. K.Suthakar)
Journal: Cintanai
Volume & Published date: Volume-I, January – 2023
Publisher: The Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
Research (conference Papers, Abstracts)
“Land Classification and Occupational pattern: A Research Based on Sanga Literture” 11th International Conference – seminar on Tamil studies. Chennai, July 7-9, 2023. Full paper presented. Abstract published: page no.21. ARN Number: AB0116
- Topic: Crop failure trends and patterns in Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu districts.
Present a paper at the 3rd International Conference, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. held on 4th & 5th December 2014.
- Topic:“Livelihood Change by Indian Housing Project after Resettlement: A Special Reference to Thevipuram Village”.
Present a paper at the Jaffna University International Research Conference – 2014, University of Jaffna,Sri Lanka. 18th & 19th December 2014.
- Topic:“Potential resources and challenge for the tourism in the Jaffna district”
Present a paper at the Jaffna University International Research Conference – 2014, University of Jaffna,Sri Lanka. 18th & 19th December 2014.
- Topic: “Research on the Socio- Economic development in the Iththavil Village”.
Present a paper at the Jaffna University International Research Conference – 2014, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. 18th & 19th December 2014.
- Topic: “Post-war cash cultivation: A special study of Jaffna District”
Present a paper at the Jaffna University International Research Conference – 2012. University of Jaffna. Jaffna.Sri Lanka. 20, 21. July 2012.
- Topic: “Socio – Economic problems face of Women –Headed families: Research based on resettled areas in Mullaitivu district”.
Present a paper at the Jaffna University International Research Conference – 2012. University of Jaffna. Jaffna.Sri Lanka. 20 & 21. July 2012.
- Topic: “Importance of Kanakarayan river basin in Vanni region”.
Present a paper at the 9th annual research session, Faculty of Arts & Culture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. 18 & 19 December, 2010.
- Topic:“Challenges and opportunities for tourist accommodation in Jaffna town”. (Join Research Paper Miss.V. Mathivathany)
International Conference of Eastern University, Sri Lanka. 12th & 13th September 2013.
- Topic: “Land Use and Livelihood: Based on Thirukkural”.
Present a paper at the International conference on Thirukkural – Livarpool Hope University, England Held on 27th, 28th & 29th June-2018.
Abstract published proceedings page-432.
- Topic: “Coconut Cultivation in Thenmaradchi Division of Jaffna District”. (Join Research Paper Miss. K. Gowsiga)
9th International symposium, South Eastern university of Sri Lanka, 2019.11.27 & 28.
Full paper presented & published. Pp.688-698
- Topic: “The Role of Paddy Cultivation in the Development of Agro economic of Thenmaradchi Division”. (Join Research Paper Miss. S.Saranya)
9th International symposium, South Eastern university of Sri Lanka, 2019.11.27 & 28.
Full paper presented & published. Pp.1099-1112
- Topic: “Spatial Pattern of livelihood assets and poverty dimension: Spatial reference to Kodikamam region”. (Join Research Paper Miss. S.Yasotha)
9th International symposium, South Eastern university of Sri Lanka, 2019.11.27 & 28.
Full paper presented & published. Pp.1272-1283.
- Topic: “Resent trends of Minor export crops in Matale District”. (Join Research Paper Miss. S.Sabitha)
9th International symposium, South Eastern university of Sri Lanka, 2019.11.27 & 28.
Full paper presented & published. Pp.1054-1065.
- Topic: “Agriculture community showing Thirukkural” Thirukkural world conference-2019, 22nd, 23rd &24th February 2019.
Department of Indian Studies University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Full paper presented & published. Pp.81-91.
- Topic: “Challenges for Sustainable Livelihood Development: Research based on the Kachchilaimadu G.N. Division in the Oddusuddan Divisional Secretarial”.
Present a paper at the twenty second annual conference and international seminar-2017. Held on 28th, 29th & 30th November-2017.
Abstract published proceedings page-87.
- Topic: “Natural Resources and Thirukkural”. Pp. 135-145.
First International Tamilology research conference -2020, January, 10th & 11th. Department of Tamil, Faculty of Arts. University of Jaffna.
- Topic: “Mapping and Evaluation of Poverty based on livelihood assets: Based on selected grama nilathari divisions in Pachchilaippalli divisional secretariat”. Pp. 674-684. (Join Research Paper S.Subatharani)
7th International symposium – 2020. Faculty of Islamic Studies & Arabic Language, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka. 22nd December 2020.
Full paper presented & published.
- Topic: “Shanka Literature in ecological perspective”. 548-557
Second International Tamilology research conference -2021, November, 16th & 17th. Department of Tamil, Faculty of Arts. University of Jaffna.
Full paper presented & published
- Topic: “Economic activities visible in the Shanka Literature”. 452-462. (Join Research Paper V.Ravishankar)
Second International Tamilology research conference -2021, November, 16th & 17th. Department of Tamil, Faculty of Arts. University of Jaffna.
Full paper presented & published.
- Topic: “epyg;ghFghLk; njhopy; KiwikfSk;: rq;f ,yf;fpaq;fis mbg;gilahff; nfhz;l Xh; Ma;T” 11th International Conference – Seminar on Tamil Studies, Chennai, July 7-9, 2023.
Full paper presented & Abstract published
- Topic: “Land use changes in the Poonakary D.S Division, Kilinochchi District from 2002 to 2020: A Study Using RS and GIS Technique” (Join Research Paper Miss.S.Thadsagini) 2nd Undergraduate Research Symposium in Arts (URSA-2022). 10th of November 2022. Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. ISSN 2820-2392. P.58-59.
Full paper presented & Extent Abstract published.
- Topic: “Contribution of Government and Non-Government Oraganizations after resettlement in the Livelihood of the people in the Madduvilnadu West Grama Niladhari Division of the Poonakary Divisional Secretariat, Kilinochchi District”, (Join Research Paper R.Nitharsan).
2nd Undergraduate Research Symposium in Arts (URSA-2022). 10th of November 2022. Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. ISSN 2820-2392. P.165-166.
Full paper presented & Extent Abstract published.
- Topic: “Settlement problems of people living near Maskelia Mausakala Reservoir, Nuwara Eliya District: A Focused Study on Bronlow Estate”, (Join Research Paper Miss P.Neelaveni).
2nd Undergraduate Research Symposium in Arts (URSA-2022). 10th of November 2022. Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. ISSN 2820-2392. P.62-63.
Full paper presented & Extent Abstract published
- Topic: “Changes in the production of minor export crops in Agriculture Development (2012-2021): Based on Menikinna Agrarian Service Centre, Kandy District”, (Join Research Paper Miss Dharshani)
2nd Undergraduate Research Symposium in Arts (URSA-2022). 10th of November 2022. Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. ISSN 2820-2392. P.60.
Full paper presented & Extent Abstract published
- Topic: “Problems of the Farmers in Highland Cultivation Activities: A Study of the Karachchi D.S Divisions, Kilinochchi District”, (Join Research Paper Miss Hamsa).
2nd Undergraduate Research Symposium in Arts (URSA-2022). 10th of November 2022. Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. ISSN 2820-2392. P.162-163.
Full paper presented & Extent Abstract published
- Topic: “Contribution of Samurdhi project in Livelihood development of the people: Study based on the Maruthankulam G.N division, Vavuniya D.S Division, Vavuniya District”, (Join Research Paper Miss Sinthuja). P.167-168.
2nd Undergraduate Research Symposium in Arts (URSA-2022). 10th of November 2022. Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. ISSN 2820-2392. P.99.
Full paper presented & Extent Abstract published
- Topic: “The contribution of Samadhi payments in raising the living standards of the people: A study based on Hijirapuram village in Maritampattu divisional secretariat division of Mullaitivu”, Join paper Miss. K.Priyanka
Full paper presented & Extent Abstract Published
1st Undergraduate Research Symposium in Arts (URSA-2022). 10th of January 2022. Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. ISSN 2820-2392. P.99.
- Topic: “The Management of coastal region: The study based on the Town and Gravets divisional secretariat division of Trincomalee district”.Join paper Miss. C.Sopica
Full paper presented & Extent Abstract Published
1st Undergraduate Research Symposium in Arts (URSA-2022). 10th of January 2022. Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. ISSN 2820-2392. P.62.
- Topic: “The Challenges faced by the people living under the irrigation tanks: A study based on the Velankulam G.N.division of Vavuniya district”. Join paper Miss. K.Lakinthini
Full paper presented & Extent Abstract Published
1st Undergraduate Research Symposium in Arts (URSA-2022). 10th of January 2022. Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. ISSN 2820-2392.
Articles: Published in Magazine and Newspapers
- “Wet Lands and Human wellbeing”. Veerakesari Newspaper. 02.02.2024.
- “Protecting the environment is an individual duty” virakesari e.paper. 05.06.2024(in Tamil). https://www.virakesari.lk/article/185277
- Maps classification and its uses. Jaffna Geographer Volume – 21, 2014, Published: Jaffna university Geographical society. pp. 118-123.
- “Importance of transport in Economics” Jaffna Geographer Volume – 20, 2008, Published: Jaffna university Geographical society. pp. 96 – 102.
- “Floods in the natural hazards” Jaffna Geographer, volume – 18 – 19, Published: Jaffna University Geographical society. pp.101 – 109.
- “Physical background of the kanakarayan river basin”. Jaffna Geographer. volume 16 – 17, 2004. Published: Jaffna University Geographical Society. pp 37 – 43.
- “The role of samoorthi programme on the socio – Economic Development” Jaffna Geographer, volume – 14 – 15, 2001. Published: Jaffna University Geographical society. pp. 94 – 104.
- “Sustainable Development and Sri Lanka” Hindu College. Colombo – 4 Diamond Jubilee Souvenir. 15.05.2011. pp 241 – 244
- “Problems faced by women during the war period in Sri Lanka”. Sivaththamilchelvivasakam. (Dr.ThangammahAppakuddi memorial valume) Publishers: “Sri Duraga Devi DevasthanamTellipalai. pp. 253 – 258 (23.06.2010)
- “Jaffna fort built by Portuguese” Kalakesari Magazine, printed and published by express Newspapers (Ceylon) (pvt) Ltd., volume – 12, 2010 December. pp 24 – 27
- “Economic opportunities in Mullaitivu District”. “komparai” (Magazine) – 2004, October. Published. Vanni Tamil community and cultural centre – Canada pp. 72 – 74.
- “Economic importance of the kanakarayan river basin.: “Komparai” (Magazine) 2003, December. Published: Vanni Tamil Community and cultural centre Canada. pp. 74 – 81.
- “Global warming and its effects” sara. Puvaneswaran GlodenJubliee souvenir. 01.06.2013. pp.148 – 155.
- “Importance of tourism and tourism in Sri Lanka” sara. Puvaneswaran DiamondJubilee souvenir. 18.06.2023. pp.146 – 156.
- “The role of El – nino and La – nina in the natural Hazards effects”. Vettimany newspaper: free circulation. Jaffna, October – December – 2011. January – march – 2012.
- “Processes of Glaciers” Vettimany newspaper. Free Circulation Jaffna. April – December – 2012
- “Importance of the wet lands” vettimanynews paper. Free Circulation Jaffna. January – June 2013.
- “Historical monuments of Dutch period” Kalaikesari magazine, printed and published by Express newspapers (Ceylon) (pvt) Ltd., volume-18, 2011 may.pp. 50-53.
- “Nature balance conservation wetlands”, Valampuri newspaper, 02.02.2017.
- https://www.virakesari.lk/article/165512
Undergraduate Teaching
New Syllabus
B.A. Department of Geography
- GYC 12013: Fundamentals of Human Geography
- GYE 21013: Geography of Globalization
- GYC 21013: Cartography and Geographical Information Systems
- GYC 32013: Geography of Sri Lanka
- GYE: 21013: Agriculture and Rural Geography
B.A. (Hons) Department of Geography
- GYCH 21013: Surveying, Cartography and Visualization
- PNCH 21013: Introduction to Cartography Surveying and Leveling
- GYEH 21013: Geography of Globalization
- GYCH 31053: Geography of Agriculture and Food
Old Syllabus
- AGYC 11013: Map reading and Interpretation
- AGYC 12013: Advance Cartography
- AGYC 12023: Human Geography
- AGYC 21043: Agricultural, Rural and Community Development
- AGYE 21013: History of Geographical Thoughts
- AGYC 41043: Geography of Social welfare