Staff Profile

Positions Held

• Assistant Lecturer, Department of Bio-science, Faculty of Applied Science, Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna (2018 – 2020)
• Demonstrator, Department of Bio-science, Faculty of Applied Science, Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna (2018).
• Senior Treasurer, Buddhist Society 2023/2024
• Student Councellor, Faculty of Applied Science 2024 – 2025
• Member of Executive committee: Vavuniya University Teachers’ Association 2023- 2024
• Member of Alumni, Faculty of Applied Science Vavuniya University 2022 – Date

Contributions at International/ National/ University Level

• Reviewer of research articles for national symposiums and internatioanal journals.

• Environmetal Pollution and Control
• Environmental Biotechnology
• Fundementals in Environmetal Microbiology
• Environmental Toxicology
• Industrial Chemistry and Pollution Monitoring

Abstracts Publications

1. M.M.P.S. and Madhushani K.G.S. (2024) “Consumer preference and sensory acceptability on MI-2 chili pods (Capsicum annum) cultivated with Mimosa pigra based biofertilizer” , Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka
2. Kanangama K.A.N.C., Alwis, W.L.N., Madhushani K.G.S. and W.A.N. Heshani (2024) “Enhanced automated recognition of sri lankan wild cat species utilizing fine-tuned deep learning models” Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka
3. Madhushani K.G.S., Madushanka A.G.H.D and Alwis, W.L.N. (2024) “Assessment of ambient noise levels in urban areas of Shudhdha Nagaraya, Anuradhapura: Sri Lanka” 8th International conference of Uwa Wellassa University Sri Lanka 24th- 25th July 2024, p.201.
4. Alwis, W.L.N. and Madhushani K.G.S. (2024) “Exploration of phytochemical diversity in leaves and stem extracts of Mimosa pigra ” 2nd International Research Symposium on Traditional Medicine (AyurEx Colombo) Sri Lanka 3rd – 5th May, 2024.
5. Bandara T.M.M.P.S. and Madhushani K.G.S. (2024) “Impact of Mimosa pigra-Derived organic fertilizer on yield parameters of MI-2 chili (Capsicum annum).” 2nd International Research Symposium on Traditional Medicine (AyurEx Colombo) Sri Lanka 3rd – 5th May, 2024.
6. Chandrarathne L.B.M.S.N., Rathnayake R.M.D.L.B. and Madhushani K.G.S. (2024) “A baseline assessment on the butterfly diversity of University of Vavuniya, Pampaimadu, Sri Lanka.” 2nd International Research Symposium on Traditional Medicine (AyurEx Colombo) Sri Lanka 3rd – 5th May, 2024.
7. Madhushani,K.G.S. “ Preliminary Study on Floral Distribution, Abundance and Diversity of Mangroves in Vankalai, North-west coast of Sri Lanka” Proceedings of the Proceedings of the 26th International Forestry and Environment Symposium, Sri Lanka 28th , 27th January 2023, p.33
8. Madhushani,K.G.S. and Ranasinghe, U.D.S.S. (2022) “Preliminary Study on Existing Scenario of Selected Soil Properties in Cheddikulum Grama Niladhari Division Vavuniya District, Sri Lanka” Proceedings of the Proceedings of the 26th International Forestry and Environment Symposium, Sri Lanka 20th, 21st January 2022, p.35
9. Madhushani,K.G.S. and Ranasinghe, U.D.S.S. “A comparative study of Canna indica and Eleocharis dulcis on BOD₅ and COD in dairy wastewater through horizontal sub surface flow constructed wetland”, Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka 29th – 31st October, 2021, p.08.
10. Madhushani,K.G.S. and Nanthakumaran,A. “Potential use of various biochar produced from different plant materials on physico-chemical properties in sloping lands”, Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka 29th – 31st October, 2021, p.07.
11. Madhushani,K.G.S. and Ranasinghe, U.D.S.S. (2019) “Influence of Canna indica on BOD₅ and COD in dairy wastewater through horizontal sub surface flow constructed wetland” Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka 9th October, 2019, p.28.
12. Madhushani,K.G.S. and Nanthakumaran,A. (2018) “Effectiveness of Biochar on Soil Erosion Potential in a Slope Land” Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka 9th – 10th November, 2018, p.26

Extended Abstracts Publications

1. Madhushani K.G.S. and Bandara T.M.M.P.S. (2024) “Optimization of cultivation practices using Mimosa pigra based biofertilizer to maximize vitamin C content in MI-2 (Capsicum annum) chili pods” International conference on technological advances in science, medicine and engineering, University of Toronto, Canada 6th-7th July 2024
2. Alwis, W.L.N., Bandara, T.M.M.P.S. and Madhushani K.G.S. (2024) “Comparative phytochemical profiling and analysis of leaf extracts from Mimosa pigra and Mimosa pudica L.” Proceedings of the International Conference of Young Scientists forum, Sri Lanka 26th January, 2024, p.66-71.
3. Bandara T.M.M.P.S. and Madhushani K.G.S. (2024) “Effect on an organic fertilizer derived from Mimosa pigra on the selected growth parameters of Mi 2 chili (Capsicum annum).” Proceedings of the International Conference of Young Scientists forum, Sri Lanka 26th January, 2024, p.128-133.

Full Paper Publications

1. Madhushani,K.G.S. and Nanthakumaran,A. (2019) “Impact of Biochar on Soil Erosion Potential in a Slope Land” International Symposium on Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka 8th January, 2019, p.94-100.

• Best Paper Award at the Conference of Young Scientists forum, Sri Lanka: Bandara T.M.M.P.S. and Madhushani K.G.S. (2024) “Effect on an organic fertilizer derived from Mimosa pigra on the selected growth parameters of Mi 2 chili (Capsicum annum).” Proceedings of the International Conference of Young Scientists forum, Sri Lanka 26th January, 2024
• Best Innovative Research Award at the International Symposium on Agriculture: Madhushani,K.G.S. and Nanthakumaran,A. (2019) “Impact of Biochar on Soil Erosion Potential in a Slope Land” International Symposium on Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2019
• Late Dr (Mrs) Puvaneswary Loganathan memorial gold medal for the highest OGPA in Environmental Science, University of Jaffna 2019.
• Thambiah Mudhaliyar Chatram Trust prize for the best performance in Environmental Science, Level 2, 2016. University of Jaffna.
• Thambiah Mudhaliyar Chatram Trust prize for the best performance in Environmental Science, Level 1, 2015. University of Jaffna.
• University prize for the best performance in Environmental Science, Level 4, 2018. University of Jaffna.
• University prize for the best performance in Environmental Science, Level 3, 2017. University of Jaffna.
• University prize for the best performance in Environmental Science, Level 2, 2016. University of Jaffna.
• University prize for the best performance in Environmental Science, Level 1, 2015. University of Jaffna.