Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture of the University of Peradeniya

M.Phil. Examination Mr. W.V.V.R.Weerasingha, Board of study in Animal Science took place on 02nd December, 2022 at 10.30 a.m The title of the research was “EVALUATION OF MILK COAGULATION PROPERTIES AND QUALITY OF SET YOGHURT MANUFACTURED FROM INDIGENOUS AND EXOTIC CATTLE BREEDS/TYPES IN SRI LANKA" The examiners were Dr.(Mrs) U.L.P.Mangalika, Prof. R. A. U. J. Marapana and His work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. G.L.L.P.Silva and supervisors Prof. J.K.Vidanarachchi, Prof. P.H.P. Prasanna and Dr. C.S Ranadheera.

Doctor of Philosophy examination Mr. K A P Dalpathadu, Board of study in Crop Science took place on 14th November, 2022 at 10.00 a.m The title of the research was “Variation of chemical properties of green leaves and physical, chemical and health-related properties of different tea grades of made tea, and instant tea manufactured using broken mixed fanning (bmf) in different elevational regions of Sri Lanka" The examiners were Dr.M.T.Ziyad Mohamed, Dr. K G N P Piyasena, Prof. P A Nimal Punyasiri and His work was supervised by supervisors Prof. N.A.A.S.P. Nissanka and Prof. C.V.L. Jayasinghe

Public Seminar and Master of Science Examination Ms. W M D M Wickramasinghe, Board of study in Crop Science took place on 31^stOctober, 2022 at 10.00 am. The title of the research was "UNDERSTANDING THE TRANSITIONAL CHANGES FROM CONVENTIONAL TO ORGANIC NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS UNDER DIVERSE RICE-BASED CROP ROTATIONS IN THE DRY ZONE(DL1B) OF SRI LANKA". The examiners were Dr. W. M. W. Weerakoon and Dr.W. M. A. D. P. Wickramasinghe. Her work was supervised by Dr.W. C. P.Egodawaththe and Prof.L.D.B. Suriyagoda.

Public Seminar and Master of Science Examination Ms.MAATHUMAI SIVAJI, Board of study in Food Science & Technology took place on 27^thOctober, 2022 at 09.00 am. The title of the research was "DEVELOPMENT OF MEAT TENDERIZER USING Bryophyllum pinnatum LEAF EXTRACT AND ITS COMPARISON TO COMMERCIAL MEAT TENDERIZERS PAPAIN AND BROMELAIN". The examiners were Prof. O.D.N. Perera and Prof. R.A.U.J. Marapana. Her work was supervised by Mr.P.C..Arampath and Prof. R.Kapilan.

Master of Philosophy examination Ms. M G D Abeysekara, Board of study in Agricultural Economic took place on 20^thOctober, 2022 at 09.00 a.m The title of the research was “ESSAYS IN ECONOMICS OF COCONUT SECTOR IN SRI LANKA " The examiners were Dr. Anuruddha D H K Kankanamge,Dr. Manoj Thibbatuwawa and His work was supervised by Prof. D V P Prasada.

Master of Philosophy examination Ms. H G M K Karunarathna, Board of study in Agricultural Biology took place on 19^thOctober, 2022 at 11.00 a.m The title of the research was “MULTIPLICATION OF Madhuca longifolia(MEE) and Manilkara hexandra (PALU), by plant tissue culture methods" The examiners were Prof. Sandun Senarath,Dr. H D Darshani Bandupriya and His work was supervised by supervisor Prof. J P Eeswara, Prof. M.C.M. Iqbal .

Doctor of Philosophy examination Mr. W M C S Wijesundara, Board of study in Animal Science took place on 13^rdOctober, 2022 at 09.00 a.m The title of the research was “Species Replacement of White-eyes (Passeriformes: Zosteropidae) along an Altitudinal Gradient" The examiners were Prof. M M Pathmalal ,Prof. W U Chandrasekara,Dr. R P G Vandercone and His work was supervised by supervisor Prof. G L L P Silva ,Prof. S Yatigammana

Doctor of Philosophy examination Ms. Sara SahibZada, Board of study in Agricultural Economics took place on 23^rdSeptember, 2022 at 10.00 a.m The title of the research was “Processed Food Trade in South Asia: An Analysis of Patterns , Potential and Barriers" The examiners were Prof. Seetha Bandara ,Prof. Sumudu Perera ,Dr. Fredrick Abeyratne and His work was supervised by supervisor Prof. Jeevika Weerahewa, Prof. Senal Weerasooriya and Dr.Dilini Hemachandra

Doctor of Philosophy examination Mr. K G K Ranaweera, Board of study in Crop Science took place on 19^rdSeptember, 2022 at 11.00 a.m The title of the research was “Development of economically viable rapid in vitro plant production program for new cultivars of Tea (Camellia Sinensis (L.)O.Kuntze)" The examiners were Prof. Saman Seneweera ,Dr. M.C.M. Iqbal ,Dr. Priyani Senevirathne and His work was supervised by supervisor Dr. M A B Ranatunga, Prof. J P Eeswara, Prof. Hirofumi Kadono and Dr. B L Sanjaya Thilakawatne

Doctor of Philosophy examination Ms. A J Fernando , Board of study in Agricultural Engineering took place on 14thSeptember, 2022 at 10.00 a.m The title of the research was “OPTIMIZATION OF HEAT PUMP DRYING BY REAL-TIME CONTROL OF AIR FLOW THROUGH CASCADE EVAPORATORS AND PARALLEL FLOW CONDENSERS" The examiners were Prof. M A Jagath Wansapala ,Prof. Leelananda Rajapaksha ,Dr. K H Sarananda and His work was supervised by supervisor Prof. K S P Amaratunga, Prof. D A N Dharmasena and Dr. K R De Silva

Doctor of Philosophy examination Ms. D S Kekulandara, Board of study in Crop Science took place on 29^thAugust, 2022 at 10.00 a.m The title of the research was “CHARACTERIZATION OF SRI LANAKA RICE VARIETIES FOR PHOSPHORUS UPtook AND USE-EFFICIENCY UNDER PHOSPHORUS DEPRIVED SOIL CONDITIONS, AND IDENTIFICATION OF GENES RELATED TO PHOSPHORUS UPTAKE TOWARDS RICE VARIETAL DEVELOPMENT" The examiners were Prof. W A D Ratnasekara ,Dr.W M D B Wickramasinghe ,Dr. Sumith Abeysiriwadane and His work was supervised by supervisor Prof. L D B Suriyagoda, Dr. P G Bandaranayake and Mr. D N Sirisena

Doctor of Philosophy examination Ms. M M J G C N Jayasiri, Board of study in Agricultural Engineering took place on 05^thAugust, 2022 at 10.00 a.m The title of the research was “ASSESSING ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY OF THE RICE BASED AGRO-FOOD SYSTEM IN DEDURU OYA BASIN OF SRI LANKA" The examiners were Prof. Champa M Nawarthna,Dr.Shamen P Vidanage ,Dr. Lal Muthuwatta and His work was supervised by supervisor Prof. N D K Dayawanda, Dr.Sudhir Yadev and Prof. Prof. Karin Ingold

Doctor of Philosophy examination Mr. T U K Silva, Board of study in Crop Science took place on 22^th July, 2022 at 10.00 a.m The title of the research was “ASSESSMENTS OF THE OVERALL IMPACT OF THE DIFFERENT BARK CONSUMPTION RATES ASSOCIATED WITH ADDITIONAL DAYS OF LATEX HARVESTING ON GROWTH , YIELD AND ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS OF RUBBER PLANTATIONS(Hevea brasiliensis muell.Arg)" The examiners were Prof. P M Asha s Kurunarathna,Prof. K K I U Aruna Kumara ,Prof. Bandara Gajanayake and His work was supervised by supervisor Prof. W A J M De Costa and Prof. A M W K Senevirathna

Master of Philosophy examination Ms. D K R P Lakmini Dissanayake, Board of study in Soil Science took place on 18^th July, 2022 at 09.00 a.m The title of the research was “DEVELOPMENT OF A SLOW RELEASE UREA FERTILIZER USING RICE HUSK BIOCHAR TO IMPROVE THE NUTRIENT USE EFFICIENCY IN PADDY CULTIVATION" The examiners were Prof. N Gnanavelrajah,Prof. H M Saman K Herath , and Her work was supervised by supervisor Prof. R S Dharmakeerthi , Prof. W S Dandeniya and supervisor Dr. A K Karunarathne.

Master of Philosophy examination Ms. K R Hettiarachchi, Board of study in Agricultural Engineering took place on 08^th July, 2022 at 10.00 a.m The title of the research was “APPLICABILITY OF CLAY BRICK AND LATERITE BRICK AS AN EFFECTIVE AND ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY ADSORBENTS TO TREAT Cd2+ AND Pb2+ IN INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER" The examiners were Dr. Pradeep Gajanayake,Dr (Mrs) B.G.N. Sewwandi, and Her work was supervised by supervisor Prof. M I M Mowjood and supervisor Dr. D M S H Dissanayaka .

Ph.D. examination of Ms. C Ranasinghe, Board of study in Plant Protection took place on 27th June, 2022 at 09.00 a.m The title of the research was “POTENTIAL USE OF PLANT GROWTH PROMOTING RHIZOBACTERIA FOR MANAGING PAPAYA RINGSPOT VIRUS DISEASE IN PAPAYA THROUGH INDUCED SYSTEM RESISTANCE " The examiners were Prof. K L Wasantha Kumara,Prof. Saman Abeysinghe,Dr.R G A S Rajapaksha and His work was supervised by supervisor Prof. D.M. De Costa and supervisor Dr. B M V S Basnayake ..

Master of Philosophy examination of Mr. S P Dissanayake, Board of study in Agricultural Economics took place on 19^th April, 2022 at 11.00 a.m The title of the research was “AGRICULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY AND TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY IN ENSURING HOUSEHOLD FOOD SECURITY IN SMALL – SCALE PADDY -CATTLE INTEGRATED FARMING SYSTEMS IN ANURADHAPURA DISTRICT, SRI LANKA " The examiners were Prof. S Sutharasan,Prof. K Sooriyakumar, and His work was supervised by supervisor Prof. L H Gunaratne and supervisor Prof. T Sivananthawerl .

Master of Science examination of Mr. M M M Mohammathu, Board of study in Crop Science took place on 31^st March, 2022 at 10.00 a.m The title of the research was “ASSESSING MARKET POWER OF RICE MILLING INDUSTRY IN SRI LANKA: AN APPLICATION OF NEIO APPROACH " The examiners were Prof. P P A Wasantha Athukorala,Dr. I M S K Edirisinghe, and His work was supervised by supervisor Dr. S A Weerasooriya and supervisor Prof. J Weerahewa .

Doctor of Philosophy Examination of Mr. S M M Samarakoon,Board of study in Agricultural Economics took place on 14^th February, 2022 at 10.30am. The title of the research "ASSESSING RESOURCE USE EFFICIENCY OF COCONUT PRODUCTION IN SRI LANKA " The examiners were Prof. L M Abeywickrama, Prof. M G Kularathne, and their work is supervised by supervisor Prof. J Weerahewa, Prof. L H P Gunarathna.

Master of Philosophy Examination of Ms. D M P N K Dissanayake, Board of study in Agricultural Engineering took place on 24^thJanuary, 2022 at 12.00pm. The title of the research "STUDY ON THE PATTERNS OF USING PESTICIDE IN RICECULTIVATION AND THE OCCURANCE OF HEAVY METALS IN SURFACE WATER BODIES IN TRINCOMALEE DISTRICT " The examiners were Dr. D M S H Disanayake, Prof. Tilak Hewawasam, and their work is supervised by supervisor Dr. S N T De Silva, Prof. S Pathmarajah.

MBA Examination of Mr. I.D.C. Wijerathna, Board of study in Business Administration took place on 20^th December 2021 at 11.00 a.m., The title of the research is " A STUDY OF ENTREPRENEURIAL DECISION – MAKING APPROACHES OF AWARD – WINNING WOMAN BUSINESS OPERATORS IN KANDY DISTRICT OF SRI LANKA " The examiners were Dr. S. Maheshwaran, Dr. A.C.M. Hanas, and their work is supervised by supervisor Prof. K.A.S. S. Kodithuwakku.

M.Sc. Examination of Mr. N.A.R.J Perera, Board of study in Agricultural Engineering took place on 30^th October 2021 at 10.00 a.m., The title of the research is "ENERGY EFFICIENCY ANALYSIS OF IRRIGATED WETLAND PADDY PRODUCTION IN AMPARA DISTRICT (EASTERN PROVINCE OF SRI LANKA)" The examiners were Prof. S. Wijethunga, Dr. N. Kannan, and their work is supervised by supervisor Dr. A. K. Karunarathne, Prof. B. F. A. Basnayake, .

M.Sc. Examination of Ms. W.W.U.I. Wickramaarachchi, Board of study in Agricultural Engineering took place on 21^st October 2021 at 10.00 a.m., The title of the research was "MODELLING TRENDS , FITTING BEST -FIT PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTIONS AND ANALYSIS OF SHIFTS IN MONTHLY RAINFALL DISTRIBUTIONS OF EASTERN AND NORTH- WESTERN PROVINCES, SRI LANKA" The examiners were Prof. N.R. Abeynayake, Dr. B.W. Wijesuriya, and their work was supervised by supervisor Prof. S. Samitha, Dr. T.U.S. Peiris, .

Ph.D. Examination of Ms. D.M.S.P. Bandara, Board of study in Agricultural Engineering took place on 11^th October 2021 at 11.30 a.m., The title of the research was "USE OF EVAPORATIVE WATER COOLING (EWC) IN GRINDING CHILLI (Capsicum annum L)" The examiners were Prof. Jagath Wansapala, Dr. K.H. Sarananda, Prof. K.B. Palipane and their work was supervised by supervisor Prof. K.S.P. Amarathunga, Prof. L. Rajapksha, .

Ph.D. Examination of Ms. D.M.P.S. Dissanayake, Board of study in Soil Science took place on 12^th September 2021 at 10.00 a.m., The title of the research is SCREENING OF RICE VARIETIES FOR LOW NITROGEN CONDITIONS AND DEVELOPMENT OF A SUITABLE NUTRIENT PACKAGE TO ENHANCE NITROGEN UPTAKE FOR LOW INPUT CONDITIONS AND ORGANIC FARMING The examiners were Prof. Nalina Gnanavelrajah, Dr. L S K Hettiarachchi, Dr. S H S A De Silva and their work is supervised by supervisor Prof. R M C P Rajapaksha, Dr. W M J Bandara.

Ph.D. Examination of Mr. P. A. C. T. Perera, Board of study in Animal Science took place on 13^th August 2021 at 10.00 a.m., The title of the research was "EFFECTS OF WATER QUALITY AND EXOTIC FISH ON COHABITING NATIVE FISH IN UPPER MALWATHU OYA, ANURADHAPURA DISTRICT, SRI LANKA" The examiners were Prof. W. U. Chandrasekara, Prof. M. P. K. S. K. De Silva, Dr. Dileepa De Croos and their work was supervised by supervisor Prof. T. V. Sundarabharathy, Prof. U. Edirisinghe, Dr. S. P. Kodithuwakku, Prof. C. M. B. Dematawawe

M.Sc. Examination of Mr. N.A.R.J. Perera, Board of study in Agricultural Engineering took place on 10^th August 2021 at 12.00 noon, The title of the research was "ENERGY EFFICIENCY ANALYSIS OF IRRIGATED WETLAND PADDY PRODUCTION IN AMPARA DISTRICT (EASTERN PROVINCE OF SRI LANKA)" The examiners were Prof. S. Wijethunga, Dr. N. Kannan, and their work was supervised by supervisor Dr. A. K. Karunarathne, Prof. B. F. A. Basnayake, .

M.Sc. Examination of Ms. E. M. G. P. Hemachandra, Board of study in Agricultural Engineering took place on 9^th August 2021 at 10.00 a.m., The title of the research was "SUSTAINABILITY OF HORIVILA – PALUGASWEWA CASCADE SYSTEM: AN INDEX BASED ASSESSMENT" The examiners were Dr. M. G. T. S. Amarasekara, Dr. L. Muthuwatta, and their work was supervised by supervisor Prof. N. D. K. Dayawansa, Prof. R. P. De Silva, .

Ph.D. Examination of Mr. M. Sugirtharan, Board of study in Agricultural Engineering took place on 26^th July 2021 at 12.00 noon, The title of the research was "DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR BATTICALOA LAGOON TO MEET THE CHALLENGES OF CLIMATIC HAZARDS AND ANTHROPOGENIC ACTIVITIES" The examiners were Prof. Champa M Nawaratna, Prof. K. B. S. N. Jinadasa, Dr. G. G. Thushara Chaminda and their work was supervised by supervisor Dr. S. Pathmarajah, Prof. M. I. M. Mowjood.

Ph.D. Examination of Ms. M. T. M. Perera, Board of study in Agricultural Engineering took place on 23^rd June 2021 at 10.00 a.m. The title of the research was “MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTUALISATION OF STORMWATER POLLUTANT FIRST FLUSH IN URBAN CATCHMENTS " The examiners were Prof. Basant Maheshwari, Dr. Anuradha P Hewaarachchi, Prof. Rohan Weerasooriya their work is supervised by supervisor Dr. K. B. S. N. Jinadasa, Prof. Ashantha Goonetilleka.

M.Phil. in Agricultural Engineering Examination of Ms. A. M. Y. W. Alahakoon, Board of study in Agricultural Engineering (Joint Ph.D. programme with QUT, Australia) took place on 30^th April,2021 at 11.00 a.m. The title of the research was “DEVELOPMENT OF AN EFFICIENT BIOCHAR PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY FOR RECYCLING OF PADDY HUSK " The examiners were Prof. S. K. Gunatilake, Dr. Udayagee Kumarathunge, their work is supervised by supervisor Dr. A. K. Karunarathne, Prof. R. S. Dharmakeerthi.

Ph.D. Examination of Ms. K. M. G. Chanchala, Board of study in Plant Protection took place on 24^th April 2021 at 10.00 a.m. The title of the research was “STUDYING THE PLANT VECTOR RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SUGARCANE PLANT AND VECTOR OF SUGARCANE WHITE LEAF DISEASE (WLD)Deltochphalus menoni (Hemiptera: Cicadelidae) TO DEVELOP A VARIETY EVALUATION SYSTEM AGAINST THE VECTOR" The examiners were Prof. K. L. Wasantha Kumara, Dr. Bandula Ranaweera, Dr. Niranjana Rodney Fernando their work is supervised by supervisor Prof. K. S. Hemachandra, Dr. L. Nugaliyadde, Dr. W. R. G. Vitharana.

M.Phil. in Crop Science Examination of Ms. R A I S Ariyarathna, Board of study in Crop Science took place on 09^th April 2021 at 10.00 a.m. The title of the research was “INFLUENCE OF FLUCTUATING POST- HARVEST ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS INCLUDING STORAGE ON QUALITY ATTRIBUTES OF THREE KINDS OF VEGETABLE SEEDS IN SRI LANKA" The examiners were Prof. K M G Gehan Jayasuriya, Dr. G M W Chithral, their work is supervised by supervisor Dr. S L Weerasena, Prof.. C K Benaragama.

M.Sc. in Applied Statistics Examination of Ms. D. W. L. U. De Silva, Board of study in Bio - Statistics took place on 19th March , 2021 at 10.00 a.m. The title of the research was “SELECTION OF THE BEST FITTED MODEL TO DETERMINE THE FISH TRADE PERFORMANCE OF SRI LANKA" The examiners were Prof. T. S. G. Peries, Dr. C. Devpura, their work is supervised by supervisor Prof. N. R. Abeynayake, Dr. L. F. D. Z. Gunathilaka.

Ph.D. Examination of Mr. J. S. N. P. Dharmawardena, Board of study in Bio - Statistics took place on 15^th March 2021 at 10.30 a.m. The title of the research was “DEVELOPMENT OF STATISTICAL METHODOLOGY FOR URBAN/RURAL CLASSIFICATION IN SRI LANKA " The examiners were Prof. N. R. Abeynayake, Dr. B. W. Wijesuriya, Dr. L. S. Nawarathne their work is supervised by supervisor Prof. R. O. Thattil, Prof. S. Samita.

M.Sc. in Development Communication and Extension Examination of Ms. U. G. L. B. Jayasooriya, Board of study in Agricultural Extension took place on 02^nd February 2021 at 10.00 a.m. The title of the research was “IMPACT OF OFFICIAL DRESS CODE OF FEMALE SCHOOL TEACHERS ON JOB PERFORMANCE : A COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN SRI LANKA AND JAPAN " The examiners were Dr. Geethani Amarathunga, Prof. Sarath Amarasinghe their work is supervised by supervisor Prof .W A D P Wanigasundera, Prof. Saliya de Silva.

M.Sc. in Bio - Statistics Examination of Ms. W. M. D. R. Fernando, Board of study in Bio - Statistics took place on 26^th January, 2021 at 10.00 a.m. The title of the research was “THREE – WAY ANALYSIS METHODS TO DETECT PANEL DISCONSENSUS IN TEA SENSORY EVALUATION" The examiners were Dr. B. W. Wijesuriya, Prof. N. R. Abeynayake their work is supervised by supervisor Prof. S. Samita, Dr. T. U. Shyamalee Peiris.

M.Phil. in Soil Science Examination of Ms. K.K.K. Nawarathna, Board of study in Soil Science took place on 18^th January 2021 at 10.00 a.m. The title of the research was “DEVELOPING BOTANICAL NITRIFICATION INHIBITORS TO IMPROVE NITROGEN NUTRITION OF SELECTED VEGETABLE CROPS" The examiners were Prof. H. M. S. K. Herath, Dr. M. G. T. S. Amarasekara their work is supervised by supervisor Dr. W. S. Dandeniya, Prof. R. S. Dharmakeethi, Dr. P. Weerasinghe.

MSc.in Natural Resource Management Examination of Ms. S M Amarathunge , Board of study in Agricultural Economics took place on 11 ^th January, 2021 at 11.00 am The title of the research was “BOTANICAL AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF SE SALACIA SPECIES IN LOWLAND WET ZONE WITHIN SRI LANKA " The examiners were Dr. Pushipika Priyanganie Masakorala, Dr. Jilushi W Damunupola their work is supervised by superviso Prof. D K N G Pushpakumarar, Prof. L H P Gunaratne, Dr. D V P Prasada.

MSc. in Food Science and Technology Examination of Ms. P Thiviya, Board of study in Food Science and Technology took place on 03 ^rd December, 2020 at 10.00 a.m. The title of the research was “SINGLE CELL PROTEIN PRODUCTION FROM LOCAL FRUIT WASTES" The examiners were Prof. R G S C Rajapakse, Prof. Vijith S Jayamanne their work is supervised by supervisor Prof. T Madhujith , Prof. R Kapilan

M.Phil. in Food Science and Technology Examination of Dr. G N Shantha, Board of study in Food Science and Technology took place on 14 ^th December, 2020 at 10.00 a.m. The title of the research was “EFFECTIVENESS OF MOTHERS SUPPORT GROUP INTERVENTION IN THE DISTRICT OF MONARAGALA" The examiners were Dr. Kumari m Rathnayake, Dr. Damayanthi Dasanayaka their work is supervised by supervisor Dr. B E P Mendis , Prof. D G N G Wijesinghe

MSc. in Agricultural Economics Examination of Mr. K P G L Sandaruwan, Board of study in Agric Economics took place on 03 ^rd November, 2020 at 10.00 a.m. The title of the research was “THE IMPACT OF NON TARIFF MEASURES ON SEA FOOD EXPORTS FROM SRI LANKA" The examiners were Dr. T N Vidanage, Dr. S N Dissanayake their work is supervised by supervisor Prof. H L J Weerahewa , Dr. S A Weerasooriya

Ph.D. Examination of Mr. A L C De Silva, Board of study in B/ S Crop Science took place on 27 ^th October, 2020 at 10.00 a.m. The title of the research was “VARIETAL RESPONSE OF SUGARCANE TO CHANGING CLIMATE AND SOIL CONDITIONS IN SRI LANKA " The examiners were Prof. C S De Silva, Dr. S Ranasinghe , Dr. M A Wijeratne their work is supervised by supervisor Prof. W A J M De Costa, Prof. L D B Suriyagoda.

Ph.D. Examination of Mr. T S P Jayaweeraf, Board of study in Animal Science took place on 26 ^th October, 2020 at 02.00 p.m. The title of the research was “ISOLATION , IDENTIFICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF salmonella I SOLATED FROM BROILER CHICKEN IN SRI LANKA" The examiners were Prof . Dinesh D Jayasena, Prof. R A U J Marapana, Dr. Dilan Satharasinghe their work is supervised by supervisor Prof. H W Cyril, Dr. Indrani Karunasara, Prof. J K Vidanarachich, Dr. S P Kodithuwakku .

M.Phil. Examination of Mr. P K R C E Munasinghe, Board of study in Agricultural Extension took place on 16 ^th October, 2020 at 10.00 a.m.The title of the research was “FRAMING OF MOBILE PHONE VOICE MESSAGES TO COMMUNICATE TECHNICAL INFORMATION FOR THE TEA SMALL HOLDERS" The examiners were Prof. Rohana P Mahaliyanaarachchi, Dr. W Nilantha De Silva their work is supervised by supervisor Prof. W A D P Wanigasundera, Dr. Uvasara I Dissanayeke.

M.Phil. Examination of Ms. H.M.S.I. Senevirathna, Board of study in Agricultural Biology took place on 10 ^th October, 2020 at 01.30 p.m The title of the research was “TAGGING OF YELLOW VEIN MOSAIC (YVMV) RESISTANT GENES IN WILD OKRA SPECIES ABELMOSCHUS ANGULOSUS " The examiners were Dr. H A C K Ariyarathne, Dr. Renuka N Attanayake their work is supervised by supervisor Dr. S K Wasala, Dr. H M V G Herath.

M.Phil. examination of Ms. H.M.A.J. Herath, Board of study in Food Science and Technology took place on 08 ^th October, 2020 at 10.00 a.m. The title of the research is “POTENTIAL BIOACTIVITIES OF PHENOLIC COMPOUNDS OF CEREAL LEGUME BASED DIETS PREPARED AFTER SUBMITTING TO DIFFERENT PROCESSING CONDITIONS." The examiners were Dr. A.M. Karunaratne, Prof. H.K.I. Perera their work is supervised by supervisor Prof. G.A.P. Chandrasekara, Prof. D.G.N.G. Wijesinghe.

M.Phil. examination of Ms. R.P.U.I. Amarawansa, Board of study in Soil Science took place on 14 ^th September , 2020 at 10.00 a.m. The title of the research is “DEVELOPMENT OF A CYANOBACTERIA BASED BIOFERTILIZER FOR PADDY CULTIVATION IN SRI LANKA" The examiners were Dr. M.G.T.S. Amarasekara, Prof. Chandrika Dissanayake. their work is supervised by supervisor Dr.( Ms) B.L.W.K. Balasooriya, Dr.(Ms) W.S. Dandeniya.

M.Phil. examination of Mr. R. Rahularaj, Board of study in Agriculture Engineering took place on 27^th August, 2020 at 1.30 p.m. The title of the research was “IDENTIFICATION OF PREVALENCE PATHOGENS OF SUB-CLINICAL MASTITIS AND DEVELOPMENT OF AN ENZYME ASSAY SYSTEM FOR EARLY DETECTION" The examiners were Dr. U.L.P. Mangalika, Dr. H.R.N. Jinadasa their work was supervised by supervisor Dr. R.M.C. Deshapriya, Prof. J.K. Vidanarachchi and Dr. R.M.S.B.K. Ranasinghe.

M.Phil. examination of Ms. R. Sudarshani, Board of study in Agriculture Engineering took place on 25th August, 2020 at 1.30 p.m. The title of the research was “APPLICATION OF SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD FRAMEWORK FOR WATER INTERVENTIONS TO IMPROVE LIVELIHOOD STATUS OF THE PADDY FARMERS IN BAYAWA TANK CASCADE IN SRI LANKA " The examiners were Dr. P. Weligamage, Prof. T. Mikunthan and Dr. W C P Egodawatte their work was supervised by supervisor Prof. S. Pathmarajah, Dr. H. Manthrithilake.

M.Phil. examination of Ms. I.W.M.I.W.T.K. Illangakoon, Board of study in Agriculture Engineering took place on 24th August , 2020 at 10.00 a.m. The title of the research was “EVALUATION OF VARIETIES AND AGRONOMIC MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR ENHANCING CROP ESTABLISHMENT, YIELD AND WEED SUPPRESSION OF FLOODED DIRECT SEEDED RICE" The examiners were Prof. S. Subasinghe, Dr.W M D B Wickramasinghe and Dr. W C P Egodawatte their work was supervised by supervisor Prof. P.W.M.B.B. Marambe, Dr. R S K Keerthisena.

M.Phil. examination of Mr. E.M.A.C. Ekanayake, Board of study in Agriculture Engineering took place on 17th August, 2020 at 10.00 a.m. The title of the research was “INVESTIGATION OF FRUIT PHENOLOGY AND PREHARVEST FOLIAR TREATMENTS OF GROWTH REGULATORS ON FRUIT QUALITY AND POSTHARVEST LIFE OF TIME (Citrus aurantifolia SWINGLE)" The examiners were Dr. H.M.S. Heenkenda, Dr. K.H. Sarananda their work was supervised by supervisor Prof. J.P. Eeswara, Dr. W.A.H. Champa.

M.Phil. examination of Mr. E.M.A.C. Ekanayake, Board of study in Agriculture Engineering took place on 02nd August , 2020 at 10.00 a.m. The title of the research was “DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF A HEAT PUMP BASE MATERIAL MOISTURE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION" The examiners were Dr. K.H. Sarananda, Prof. M.A.J. Wansapala their work was supervised by supervisor Prof. K. S. P. Amaratunga, Dr. J. Mannapperuma.

M.Phil. examination of Ms. W.M.S.Weerawardena, Board of study in Agriculture Engineering took place on 30th July, 2020 at 10.00 a.m. The title of the research was “DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF MATHEMATICALLY CONTROLLED TROUGH WITHERING FOR OPTIMIZATION OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY IN WITHERING TEA LEAVES" The examiners were Dr. H.A.W.S. Gunathilaka, Dr. K.R. De Silva their work was supervised by supervisor Prof. K.S.P. Amaratunga, Dr. W.S. Botheju.

M.Phil. examination of Ms. C.V. Kularajasingam, Board of study in Agriculture Engineering took place on 27th July, 2020 at 10.00 a.m. The title of the research was “ECOLOGY AND DIVERSITY OF HOLOTHURIANS (ECHINODERMATA: HOLOTHUROIDEA) IN NORTH-EAST COASTAL AREAS OF SRI LANKA" The examiners were Prof. D.H.N. Munasinghe, Dr. M.D.S.T. De Croos their work was supervised by supervisor Dr. A.R.S.B. Athauda, Dr. U. Edirisinghe.

M.Phil. examination of Ms. A.M.P.D. Abeykoon, Board of study in Agriculture Engineering took place on 14th July, 2020 at 10.00 a.m.The title of the research was “PREDIAGNOSIS OF THALASSEMIA PATIENTS, CARRIERS AND TYPES OF THALASSEMIA USING NEURAL NETWORKS" The examiners were Dr. C.K. Walgampaya, Dr. J. V. Wijayakulasooriya their work was supervised by supervisor Dr. K.W.M.R.D.B. Alkaduwa, Dr. B.L. Peiris.

M.Phil. examination of Ms. N.C.Y. Jayasundara, Board of study in Agriculture Engineering took place on 10th July, 2020 at 02.00 p.m. The title of the research was “ASSESSMENT OF AGRONOMIC FEASIBILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL FEASIBILITY OF CULTIVATION OF JATROPHA " The examiners were Dr. M.G.T.S. Amarasekara, Dr. W.L.G. Samarasinghe their work was supervised by supervisor Prof. L.W. Galagedara, Prof. D.K.N.G. Pushpakumara.

M.Phil. examination of Ms. G.G.K.P.S. Kumari, Board of study in Agriculture Engineering took place on 6^th July, 2020 at 11.00 a.m. The title of the research was “AERATED SOAKING IN COLD SOAKING OF PADDY AND TESTING OF A BIO-TOWER FOR TREATING LOW STRENGTH EFFLUENT" The examiners were Prof. K.B. Palipane, Prof. K.G.A. Goonasekara their work was supervised by supervisor Prof. D.A.N. Dharmasena, Prof. J.Mannapperuma.

Ph.D. examination of Ms. S. Selvaskanthan, Board of study in Crop Science took place on 30 ^th June, 2020 at 10.30 a.m The title of the research was “MICROPROPAGATION AND PRODUCTION OF AGARWOOD FRAGRANCE COMPOUNDS BY PLANT CELL CULTURES OF Gyrinops walla" The examiners were Prof. N.S. Kottearachchi , Prof. K.M.S.Wimalasiri and Prof. M.C.M. Iqbal their work was supervised by supervisor Prof. J.P. Eeswara, Prof. D.K.N.G. Pushpakumara and Prof. U.L.B. Jayasinghe.

Ph.D. examination of Mr. K.N. Kannangara, Board of study in Agricultural Biology took place on 19^th June, 2020 at 10.30 a.m. The title of the research was “INTER SPECIFIC HYBRIDIZATION BETWEEN Capsicum annuum L. AND OTHER Capsicum spp. (Capsicum Chinese Jacq. AND Capsicum frutescens L.) FOR INTROGRESSION OF VIRUS RESISTANCE" The examiners were Prof. A.L.T. Perera, Prof. D. Sumith De Z Abeysiriwardena and Prof. Abhaya Balasuriya, their work was supervised by supervisor Prof . I.P. Wickramasinghe, Prof. D.M. De Costa and Prof. D.K.N.G. Pushpakumara.

M.Phil. examination of Mr. K.K.T.N. Ranaweera, Board of study in Animal Science took place on 10^th June, 2020 at 9.30 a.m The title of the research was “EFFECT OF DIETARY SUPPLEMENTATION ON PRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF LACTATING DAIRY COWS FED WITH TOTAL MIXED RATIONS (TMRs)" The examiners were Prof. W.A.D. Nayananjali, Prof. T. Serasinhe and their work was supervised by supervisor Dr. W.M.P.B. Weerasingha, Mr. M.B.P. Mahipala.

Ph.D. examination of Ms. C.D.K. Pathirana, Board of study in Agriculture Engineering took place on 27^th May, 2020 at 2.00 p.m The title of the research was “INFLUENCE OF PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF BIOSORBENTS ON HEAVY METAL REMOVAL FROM INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER" The examiners were Professor Rohan Weerasooriya, Professor B. C. Liyanage Athapattu and Professor Ataur Rahman their work was supervised by supervisor Dr. Shameen Jinadasa, Professor M.I.M. Mowjood, Professor Ashantha Goonetilleke and Dr. Prasanna Egodawatta.

Ph.D examination of Ms. S.W.G.R.T.K. Ariyawansha, Board of study in Agriculture Engineering took place on 25^th February, 2020 at 10.00 a.m The title of the research was “Development of interactive mathematical expressions for biochemical transformation kinetics" The examiners were Prof. R.M.G. Rajapakse, Prof. J.M.A. Manathunga, Dr. C.S. Kalpage and His work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. B.F.A. Basnayake and supervisor Dr. A.K. Karunaratne.

Ph.D examination of Ms. A.M.N.L. Abesinghe, Board of study in Animal Science took place on 24^th February, 2020 at 12.00 noon The title of the research was “Effects of ultrasound on homogenization and fermentation kinetics of buffalo’s milk" The examiners were Prof. K.K.D.S. Ranaweera, Dr. Peter Joseph Torley,Prof. Peng Zhou and His work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. J.K. Vidanarachchi and supervisor Dr. K.F.S.T. Silva.

Ph.D examination of Mr. G.V.T.V Weerasooriya, Board of study in Agriculture Engineering took place on 24^th November, 2019 at 10.00 a.m The title of the research was “Design, development and evaluation of a power cultivator for row- planted paddy" The examiners were Prof. P.L.A.G. Alwis,Prof. G.Y. Jayasinghe,Dr. A.D. Ampitiyawatta and His work was supervised by senior supervisor Dr. D.N. Jayatissa and supervisor Mr. M. Rambanda.

Ph.D examination of Mr. M.Sugirtharan, Board of study in Agriculture Engineering took place on 04^th November, 2019 at 11.00 a.m The title of the research was “Development of an integrated management plan for batticaloa lagoon to meet the challenges of anthropogenic activities and climate change" The examiners were Prof. Champa M. Navaratne, Dr. K.B.S.N. Jinadasa, Dr. G.G. Thushara Chaminda and His work was supervised by senior supervisor Dr. S. Pathmarajah and supervisor Prof. M.I.M. Mowjood.

Ph.D examination of Ms. R.P.M.K. Amarasinghe, Board of study in Agriculture Engineering took place on 03^rd June, 2019 at 12.30 p.m The title of the research was “Evaluating the productivity and stability of major rice-based annual cropping systems of sri lanka using apsim" The examiners were Prof. P.M.A.S. Karunaratne,Dr. L.P. Muthuwatta,Prof. Champa M. Navaratne and His work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. L.D.B. Suriyagoda and supervisor Dr. L.W. Galagedara,Prof. B. Marambe.

Ph.D examination of Ms. K.G.I.D. Koralegedara, Board of study in Agriculture Engineering took place on 01^st July, 2019 at 9.30 a.m The title of the research was “Investigation of the recent changes in paddy cultivation in terms of food quality and ecosystem sustainability" The examiners were Dr. S.H.S.A. De Silva,Dr. V.P.A. Weerasinghe and His work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. M.I.M. Mowjood and supervisor Dr. A.K. Karunarathne.

Ph.D examination of Mr. H.M.M.S. Seneviratne, Board of study in Plant protection took place on 23^rd April, 2019 at 10.30 a.m The title of the research was “Removal of cadmium ion from drinking and irrigation water using rice hull in north central province" The examiners were Prof. Rohana Chandrajith,Prof. M.W. Jayaweera,Prof. M.C.M. Iqbal and His work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. J.M.R.S. Bandara and supervisor Dr. K.F.S.T. Silva.

Ph.D examination of Mr. E.S. Wickremasinghe, Board of study in Animal Science took place on 10^th April, 2019 at 2.00 p.m The title of the research was “Investigation of interrelationships among socioeconomic, hydro climatic, and fishing parameters in victoria sorabora and ulhitya reservoirs and their implications on reservoir management" The examiners were Prof. S.C. Jayamanne,Prof. W.U. Chandrasekara,Prof. J.M.C.K. Jayawardana and His work was supervised by supervisor Prof. Udeni Edirisinghe

M.Phil examination of Ms. M.S. Kurukulasuriya, Board of study in Animal Science took place on 09^th April, 2019 at 4.00 p.m The title of the research was “Phenotypic and genetic characterization of haemonchosis resistance in sri lanakan indigenous goats and their jamnapari crossbreds" The examiners were Prof. W.D.S.J. Wickramasinghe,Dr. S.H.G. Wickrmaratne and His work was supervised by supervisor Prof. G.L.L.P. Silva

Ph.D examination of Mr. J.H.N. Piyasundara, Board of study in Agricultural Biology took place on 05^th April, 2019 at 2.00 p.m The title of the research was “Assesment of reproductive phenology and breeding system of tea (camellia Sinensiss l.) Seed gardens In sri lanka" The examiners were Prof. D.K.N.G. Pushpakumara,Dr. K.W.L.K. Weerasinghe,Dr. J.M. Seneviratne and His work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. I.P. Wickramasinghe and supervisor Dr. S.A.C.N. Perera,Dr. M.T. Kumuduni Gunasekare,Dr. M.A. Wijeratne.

Ph.D. examination of Ms. C.K. Pathirana, Board of study in Crop Science took place on 04^th April, 2019 at 12.30 p.m The title of the research was “Morphological, biochemical and molecular characterization of bael fruits and rapid multiplication of bael [aegle marmelos (lin.) Correa.]" The examiners were Dr.H.M.S. Heenakenda,Prof.N.S.Kottearachchi, Prof.D.K.N.G.Pushpakumara and His work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof.J.P.Eeswara and supervisor Prof.W.M.T.Madhujith,Dr.P.M.P.C.G.Bandaranayake

M.Phil. examination of Ms. Y.M.U.K.Y. Silva, Board of study in Plant protection took place on 01^st March, 2019 at 10.00 a.m The title of the research was “Host pathogen interrelationships due to preharvest treatment of burkholderiya spinosa, a bio control agent of banana (musa acuminata) anthracnose" The examiners were Prof.A.Balasooriya,Dr.R.G.A.S.Rajapakse and His work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof.D.M.De Costa and supervisor Dr. I.J.De Zoysa.

M.Phil. examination of Mr. A.M.A.S.M. Bandara, Board of study in Agriculture Extension took place on 12^th February, 2019 at 2.00 p.m. The title of the research is “Impact of users’ technology readiness and percieved value on mobile phone enabled internet usage in central province of sri lanka" The examiners were Dr. S.M.A.K. Samarakoon,Prof. J.C. Edirisinghe,and His work was supervised by senior supervisor Dr. L.N.A.C. Jayawardena and supervisor Dr. M.W.A.P. Jayathilake.

M.Phil. examination of Mr. R.A.A.S. Rathnayaka, Board of study in Soil Science took place on 27^th January, 2019 at 2.00 p.m. The title of the research is “Site specific nutrient management for paddy soils on the basis of potential management zones delineated through proximal soil sensing" The examiners were Dr. S.H.S.A. De Silva,Dr. H. K. Kadupitiya,and His work was supervised by senior supervisor Dr. W.A.U. Vitharana and supervisor Dr. B.L.W.K. Balasooriya,Dr. W.M.J. Bandara

M.Phil. examination of Mr. W.S. Priyantha, Board of study in Crop Science took place on 18th December, 2018 at 10.30 a.m. The title of the research is “Identification of better parents via combining ability to develop heterotic rice hybrids ( Oryza sativa L. )" The examiners were Dr. H. Hemal Fonseka,Dr. M.P. Dhanapala,and Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. V.A. Sumanasinghe and supervisor Prof. I.P. Wickramasinghe,Dr.U.A.K.S. Udawela

Ph.D. examination of Ms. I.K. Leukebandara, Board of study in Foodscience and Technology took place on 07th December, 2018 at 3.00p.m. The title of the research is “Value addition and cost – benefit analysis of goat milk production with supplemental thampala ( amaramthus.spp ) feeding to enhance fatty acids beneficial to human health with special reference to conjugated Linoleic acid" The examiners were Prof. T. Serasinghe,Dr. S.C. Somasiri,Dr. A.M. Karunarathne and Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. S. Premaratne and supervisor Prof. K.M.S. Wimalasiri,Prof. T. Madhujith.

M.Phil. examination of Ms. R.M.N.H. Senanayake, Board of study in Agricultural Biology took place on 03rd December, 2018 at 10.00 a.m. The title of the research is “Phenotypic and genotypic evaluation of selected recommended rice varieties for salinity tolerance" The examiners were Dr. W.L.G. Samarasinghe, Dr. D.M.J.B. Senanayake and Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Dr. H.M.V.G. Herath and supervisor Prof. I.P. Wickramasinghe,Dr. K.S. Udawela.

M.Phil. examination of Ms. W.M.S.M. Wijekoon, Board of study in Agricultural Engineering took place on 26th November, 2018 at 10.30 a.m. The title of the research is “Role of governance and institutional arrangement in strengthening resilience to shocks and stresses to livelihoods in minor irrigation systems" The examiners were Dr. S.H.S.A. De Silva, Dr. M.S. Nijamudeen and Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. E.R.N. Gunawardena and supervisor Mr. M.M.M. Aheeyar.

M.Phil. examination of Ms. S. Piratheepan, Board of study in Animal Science took place on 19th November, 2018 at 1.30. p.m. The title of the research was “Prevalence and economic impact of contagious pustular dermatitis and molecular characterization and phylogenetic analysis of contagious pustular dermatitis virus among small ruminants in sri lanka " The examiners were Prof. R.G.S.C. Rajapakse, Dr. Kavindra Wijesundera and Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. E.R.K. Perera and supervisor Dr. S. Puvanendiran.

M.Phil. examination of Ms. C.S.N. Somaratne, Board of study in Agricultural Extension took place on 13th November, 2018 at 3.00 p.m. The title of the research was “The impact of adversity quotient on perceived stress of NGO sector managers in sri lanka " The examiners were Prof. Priyanjali De Zoysa, Dr. D.D.K.S. Karunanayake and Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Dr. B.M.K. Perera and supervisor Dr. L.N.A.C. Jayawardena

Ph.D. examination of Ms. P.G.D.S. Amarasena, Board of study in Plant Protection took place on 29th October, 2018 at 10.30 a.m. The title of the research was “A comparative polyphasic study on variations of morphological molecular, reproductive fitness and pathogenicity of pratylenchus loosi populations owing to changing soil temperatures in tea plantations of Sri lanka" The examiners were Dr. M.M. Nugaliyadde,Dr. H.M.R.K. Ekanayake and Prof. S.N. Surendran Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Dr. K.M. Mohotti and supervisor Prof. D.M. De Costa.

M.Phil. examination of Ms. G.W.R.W.M.R.M.W.K. Kirinde, Board of study in Agricultural Engineering took place on 23rd October, 2018 at 11.00 a.m. The title of the research was “Investigation on relationship between water regime and ecosystem in paddy cultivation; a case study In bayawa minor irrigation system in Deduru oya river basin” The examiners were Dr. S.H.S.A. De Silva and Dr. V.P.A. Weerasinghe Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. M.I.M. Mowjood and supervisor Dr. N.D.K. Dayawansa

M.Phil. examination of Ms. K.K.S.D. Pradeepika , Board of study in Crop Science took place on 04^th October, 2018 at 1.00 p.m. The title of the research was “Influence of sowing time, steckling transplanting date AND STECKLING size on seed yield and seed quality of radish ( Raphanus sativus. ) var. Beeralu Under sri lanka’s wl, wm and wu conditions.”
The examiners were Dr. K.A. Mettananda and Dr. W.M.T.P. Ariyaratna Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Dr.S.L. Weerasena and supervisor Prof. W.A.P. Weerakkody

Ph.D. examination of Ms. A. Sugirtharan , Board of study in Food Science & Technology took place on 27^th September, 2018 at 10.30 a.m. The title of the research was “Study on the nutritional status of pregnant women with special emphasis on iron status in the batticaloa district”
The examiners were Prof. Sagarika Ekanayake and Dr. Jaanaki Gooneratne,Prof. Chandrani Liyanage Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. R. Sivakanesan and supervisor Prof. D.G.N.G. Wijesinghe.

M.Phil. examination of Ms. V.H.H. Nadeeshani , Board of study in Food Science & Technology took place on 9^th September, 2018 at 10.00 a.m. The title of the research was “Evaluation of the nutritional value of selected fruits and vegetables grown in Sri Lanka”
The examiners were Dr. Jaanaki Gooneratne and Dr. Anjani M. Karunaratne Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. W.M.T. Madhujith and supervisor Prof. K.M.S. Wimalasiri and Dr. K.D.R.R. Silva.

M.Phil. examination of Ms. L.D.I.D.S. Wijethilaka , Board of study in Agricultural Extension took place on 29^th August, 2018 at 10.00 a.m. The title of the research was “Dairy Value Chain Analyisis in the Uwa Province of Sri Lanka”
The examiners were Dr. Talata C. Ratnayake, and Dr. A.D.H.K. Kankanamge. Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. J.A.S. De Silva and supervisor Dr. R.M.C. Deshapriya.

Ph.D. examination of Ms. M.P.M.S.H. Perera , Board of study in Food Science & Technology took place on 27^th August, 2018 at 10.00 a.m. The title of the research was “Feasibility of incorporating selected soy based food items to Sri Lankan habitual diet for management of type 2 diabetes mellitus”
The examiners were Prof. Chithra Pathirana,Dr. Kamal Naser and Dr. A.M. Karunaratne Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. R.Sivakanesan and supervisor Dr. D.J.D.J. Abeysekara,Dr. K.H. Sarananda,Dr. K.F.S.T. Silva

Ph.D. examination Ms. S.R.M.R. Attanayake , Board of study in Food Science & Technology took place on 26^th July, 2018 at 10.30 a.m. The title of the research was “Studying the biochemical composition of pomegranate grown under different environmental conditions and maturity stages”
The examiners were Prof. N.S. Kottearachchi, Dr. Ilmi Hewajulige and Prof. K.M.S. Wimalasiri. Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Dr. P.C.G. Bandaranayake and supervisor Prof. W.A.P. Weerakkody.

M.Phil examination of Mr. K. Jeyavanan , Board of study in Crop Science took place on 24^th July, 2018 at 10.00 a.m. The title of the research was “Assesment of environmental services of homegarden agroforestry in jaffna district”
The examiners were Dr. N.D.R. Weerawardena and Dr. G.A.S. Ginigaddara. Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. D.K.N.G. Pushpakumara and supervisor Dr. Sivamathy Sivachandiran and Prof. H.L.J. Weerahewa.

M.Phil examination Ms. W.D.P. Weerasinghe , Board of study in Agricultural Biology took place on 12^th June, 2018 at 10.30 a.m. The title of the research was “Improvement of ld 99-12-38 high yielding rice line for bacterial leaf blight (blb) resistance through marker assisted back cross breeding”
The examiners were Dr. S.K. Wasala and Dr. M.P. Dhanapala. Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Dr. K.K.D.V. Jayatilake and supervisor Dr. K.S. Udawela.

M.Phil. examination Ms. P.V.A. Anushka , Board of study in Agricultural Engineering took place on 02^th November, 2017 at 8.00 a.m. The title of the research was “Assessment of handling and disposal of rubber wastewater and its potential as a fertilizer.”
The examiners were Dr. R.S. Dharmakeerthi,Dr. D.M.S.H. Dissanayake . Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Dr. N.D.K. Dayawansa and supervisor Prof. M.I.M. Mowjood.

M.Phil. examination Ms. M.C. Millawithanachchi , Board of study in Agricultural Biology took place on 09^th October, 2017 at 9.30 a.m. The title of the research was “comparison of efficiency of different breeding methods and farmers’ and breeders’ participation in varietal selection in cowpea improvements.”
The examiners were Dr. H. Fonseka,Dr. S. Wasala and Dr. M.P. Dhanapala. Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. V.A. Sumanasinghe and supervisor Dr. A.P. Bentota.

M.Phil. examination Ms. H.C.D. Wijayawardhana , Board of study in Agricultural Biology took place on 13^th September, 2017 at 9.30 a.m. The title of the research was “effects of cadmium response on selected sri lankan rice varieties grown with and without organic matter.”
The examiners were Dr. D.M.J.B. Senanayake and Prof. S.N. Surendran. Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. D.M. De Costa and supervisor Dr. K.S. Hemachandra.

M.Phil. examination s. P.U.H.S. Karunarathna , Board of study in Food Science and Technology took place on 15^th August, 2017 at 1.00 p.m. The title of the research was “evaluation of antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of sri lankan grown galangal (alpinia galanga) or mahaaraththa and its toxicity limits to be used in functional foods.”
The examiners were Prof. C. Liyanage and Dr. A.M. Karunaratne. Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Dr. Nimsha Weerakkody, Dr. Mayuri Thammitiyagodage and supervisor Dr. R.P.N.P. Rajapakse.

M.Phil. examination Ms. S. Sivakanthan , Board of study in Food Science and Technology took place on 03^rd July, 2017 at 10.30 a.m. The title of the research was “development of an integrated information dissemination system for effective delivery of extension services in tea plantation sector in sri lanka.”
The examiners were Dr. J. Goonaratne , Dr. S.P.P.S. Somasiri. Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. W.M.T. Madhujith and supervisor Dr. L.J.P.A.P. Jayasooriya.

Ph.D. examination Mr. R.A.P.I.S. Dharmadasa , Board of study in Agricultural Economics took place on 22^nd June, 2017 at 10.30 a.m. The title of the research was “Impact of labor migration and remittances on poverty, inequality and expenditure pattern of estate sector, sri lanka.”
The examiners were Dr. Bilesha Weeraratne , Dr. A.D.H.K. Kankanamge and Dr. C.R. Abayasekara. Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. H.L.J. Weerahewa and supervisor Dr. P.A. Samaratunga.

Ph.D. examination Ms. H.K.P.P. Kariyawasam , Board of study in Agricultural Engineering took place on 16^th May, 2017 at 10.00 a.m. The title of the research was “Development of a mathematical model for evaporative cooling of rough rice (oryza sativa l.) in deep bed.”
The examiners were Dr. W.S. Botheju , Dr. Primal Fernando and Dr. D.G.G.P. Karunaratne. Her work was supervised by senior supervisorDr. K.S.P. Amaratunga and supervisor Prof. B.F.A. Basnayake.

M.Phil. examination Ms. M.M.J.G.C.N. Jayasiri , Board of study in Agricultural Engineering took place on 12^th May, 2017 at 10.00 a.m. The title of the research was “Assessment of environmental flow requirment in downstream of deduru oya reservoir for sustainability of the ecosystem.”
The examiners were Dr. P. Weerasinghe , Dr. T. Hewawasam. Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Dr. N.D.K. Dayawansa and supervisor Prof. E.R.N. Gunawardena.

M.Phil. examination Ms. K.D.M.S.S. Sarathchandra , Board of study in Agricultural Engineering took place on 24^th April, 2017 at 10.00 a.m. The title of the research was “assessment of the performance of riparian buffer zones on agricultural water pollution control: a case study in nuwaraeliya.”
The examiners were Dr. S.H.S.A. De Silva , Dr. M.G.T.S. Amarasekara. Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Dr. N.D.K. Dayawansa and supervisor Prof. M.I.M. Mowjood.

Ph.D. examination Mr. A. Vengadaramana , Board of study in Plant Protection took place on 23^rd february, 2017 at 10.00 a.m. The title of the research was “host-pathogen interaction and epidemilogy of leaf twister disease of onion (Allium cepa L.) in Sri Lanka.”
The examiners were Prof. K.L. Wasantha Kumara , Prof. Saman Abeysinghe and Dr. R.G.A.S. Rajapakse. His work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. D.M. De Costa and supervisor Prof. J.M.R.S. Bandara.

Ph.D. examination Ms. A. Sugirtharan , Board of study in Food Science and Technology took place on 24^th January, 2017 at 10.30 a.m. The title of the research was “study on the nutritional status of pregnant women with special emphasis on iron status in the batticaloa district.”
The examiners were Prof. Sagarika Ekanayake, Dr. J. Goonaratne and Prof. Chandrani Liyanage. Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. R. Sivakanesan and supervisor Prof. D.G.N.G. Wijesinghe.

M.Phil. examination Ms. W.G.C. Wekumbura , Board of study in Crop Science took place on 27^th November, 2016 at 10.00 a.m. The title of the research was “impact of soil fertility management strategies on crop cultivation and maintenance of biodiversity and cash crop (tea) cultivation in mid country home garden system in Aluthgama village, Nawalapitiya, Sri Lanka.”
The examiners were Dr. P. Weerasinghe and Dr. G.A.S. Ginigaddara. Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Dr. A.J. Mohotti and supervisor Supervisor.

M.Phil. examination Mr. D.M.N. Diyawadana , Board of study in Agricultural engineering took place on 25^th October, 2016 at 10.00 a.m. The title of the research was “impact of climate change and policy environment of rural smallholder farmers in hakwatuna-oya scheme in sri lanka.”
The examiners were Mr. M.M.M. Ahyeer and Prof. C.M. Navaratne. His work was supervised by senior supervisor Dr. S.Pathmarajah and supervisor Prof. E.R.N. Gunawardena.

M.Phil. examination Ms. R.P. Hettiarachchi, Board of study in Soil Science took place on 13^th September, 2016 at 10.30 a.m. The title of the research was “biofilm biofertilizer for improved plant growth and soil health of rubber nurseries and plantations.”
The examiners were Prof. Sudesh D. Wanniarachchi,Dr. B.L.W.K. Balasooriya and Dr. S.H.S.A. De Silva. Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. A.N. Jayakody and supervisor Prof. G. Seneviratne and Dr. R.S. Dharmakeerthi.

M.Phil. examination Mr. M.S.S. Suranga, Board of study in Agricultural Extension took place on 22^th July, 2016 at 10.00 a.m. The title of the research was “model developments for stock returns.”
The examiners were Dr. Sepali Kottegoda,Prof. C. Sivayoganathan. Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. K. Tudor Silva and supervisor Dr. L. Senanayake .

Ph.D. examination Ms. W.G.S. Konarasinghe, Board of study in Bio-Statistics took place on 24^th August, 2016 at 4.30 p.m. The title of the research was “Model developments for stock returns.”
The examiners were Dr. A.W. Wijeratne, Dr. T. Vinayagathasan and Dr. L.S. Nawarathna. Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Dr. N.R. Abeynayake and supervisor Prof. L.H.P. Gunaratne.

M.Phil. examination Ms. H.M.P.T.K. Hettigedara, Board of study in Crop Science took place on 18^th July, 2016 at 10.00 a.m. The title of the research was “an integrated crop management approach to enhance the growth and yield of chilli.”
The examiners were Prof. S.J.B.A. Jayasekara and Dr. W.M.D.B. Wickramasinghe. Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Dr. W.M.W. Weerakoon and supervisor Dr. S.P. Nissanka.

M.Phil. examination Ms. W.M.R.S.K. Warnasooriya, Board of study in Crop Science took place on 08^th July, 2016 at 9.00 a.m. The title of the research was “growth performance and carbon accumulation of khaya (khaya senegalensis) in anuradhapura and kuranegala divisions of sri lanka.”
The examiners were Dr. U. Subasinghe and Dr. N.D.R. Weerawardena. Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. T. Sivananthewerl and supervisor Dr. H.M.G.S.B. Hitinayake.

M.Phil. examination Mr. G.M.P. Kumara, Board of study in Agricultural engineering took place on 05^th July, 2016 at 9.00 a.m. The title of the research was “identification and assessment of technical and socio-economic aspects in cultivation other field crops (OFC) in bayawa minor irrigation systems.”
The examiners were Dr. L.D.B. Suriyagoda and Dr. S.H.S.A. De Silva. His work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. M.I.M. Mowjood and supervisor Dr. L.W. Galagedara.

M.Phil. examination Mr. B.A. Sudesh Greshana, Board of study in animal science took place on 27^th June, 2016 at 10.30 a.m. The title of the research was “a taxonomic study on the south asian cyprinid genera horadandia and rasboroides (ostariophysi: cyprinidae: danioninae) and evaluation of the present distribution of rasboroides vaterifloris pallidus in the gin river.”
The examiners were Dr. Madhava Meegaskumbura and Dr. R.R.M.K.P. Ranatunga. Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. U. G. De A. Edirisinghe and supervisor Mr. R. Pethiyagoda and Mr. A.R.S.B. Athauda.

M.Phil. examination Ms. P. Gowthamy, Board of study in soil science took place on 14^th June, 2016 at 9.30 a.m. The title of the research was “characterization of clasification of major soils in northen region of Sri Lanka for land use planning and environmental applications.”
The examiners were Dr. S.H.S.A. De Silva and Dr. H.B. Nayakekorala. Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. R.B. Mapa and Dr. N. Gnanavelrajah.

Ph.D. examination Mr. S.M. Hussain, Board of Study in Agricultural Extension took place on 19^th May, 2016 at 11.00 a.m. The title of the research was “Role of Agricultural Extension services in Ole of Agricultural Extension services in exchanging the livelihood of farmers in the food cropsector of Sri Lanka.”
The examiners were Prof. R.P. Mahaliyanaarachchi ,Prof. M. Wijeratne and Prof. W.A.D.P. Wanigasundara. Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. C. Sivayoganathan and Dr. R. Wijekoon.

M.Phil. examination Ms. H.A.S.L. Jayasinghe, Board of Study in Crop Science took place on 08^th May, 2016 at 10.00 a.m. The title of the research was “Modelling the growth and yield of tea Cultivar Tri 2025 [Camellia sinensis (L.) O. KUNTZE] in Sri Lanka.”
The examiners were Dr. W. Wijesooriya and Dr. K.G.M.C.P.B. Gajanayaka. Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Dr. P.M. Asha S. Karunaratne and Dr. L.D.B. Suriyagoda.

M.Phil. examination Ms. H.A.S.L. Jayasinghe, Board of Study in Crop Science took place on 08^th May, 2016 at 10.00 a.m. The title of the research was “Modelling the growth and yield of tea Cultivar Tri 2025 [Camellia sinensis (L.) O. KUNTZE] Ii Sri Lanka.”.
The examiners were Dr. W. Wijesooriya and Dr. K.G.M.C.P.B. Gajanayaka. Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Dr. P.M. Asha S. Karunaratne and Dr. L.D.B. Suriyagoda.

M.Phil. examination Ms. U.S. Thathsarani, Board of Study in Bio-Statistics took place on 03^rd May, 2016 at 10.30 a.m. The title of the research was “CONSTRUCTING AN INDEX TO MEASURE ADAPTIVE CAPACITY TO CLIMATE CHANGE IN SRI LANKA”.
The examiners were Prof. T.S.G. Peries and Dr. J.C. Edirisinghe. Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. L.H.P. Gunaratne andDr. Niroshan Withanage.

M.Phil. examination Mr.H.M.D.A.K. Herath, Board of Study in Agricultural Bialogy took place on 30^th April, 2016 at 1.30 p.m. The title of the research was “Public Seminar on The Cadmium uptake,accumulation and growth responses in Rice varieties in Sri Lanka and it's interaction with Zink uptake”.
The examiners were Prof. R.L.R. Chandrajith and Prof. R.V.R. Weerasooriya. Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. D.C. Bandara and Prof. P.A. Weerasinghe.

M.Phil. examination Mr. Mr. E.U.D. De Silva, Board of Study in Crop Science took place on 30^th April, 2016 at 8.00 a.m. The title of the research was “Public Seminar on Modification of plant architecture of Clerodendrum philippinum Schauer (ROSA PINNA) Through GENE Transfer Technique”.
The examiners were Dr. S.A. Krishnarajah and Dr. Kapila Kumara. Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. Sriyani E. Peiris and PDr. K. Fernando.

M.Phil. examination Ms. H.M.G.D. Herath, Board of Study in Agricultural Engineering took place on 28^th March, 2016 at 3.00 p.m. The title of the research was “Climate change implications on flood events and identifying management strategies in Kuda Ganga Catchment”.
The examiners were Prof. C.M. Navarathne and Dr. M. Rambukkanage. Her work was supervised by senior supervisorProf. R.P. De Silva and Supervisor Dr. M. Rambukkanage.

M.Phil. examination Mr. A.E.S. Patrick, Board of Study in Animal Science took place on 16^th March, 2016 at 10.00 a.m. The title of the research was “Effects of Hydro-Climate factors on fisheries and local fish species in the Vavunia reservoir, Sri Lanka”.
The examiners were Dr. S.K. Yatigammana and Dr. W.M.H.K. Wijenayake. His work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. U.G.De A. Edirisinghe and Supervisor Prof. (Ms.) S. Kuganathan and Mr. A.R.S.B. Athauda.

M.Phil. examination Ms. M.C.D. Perera, Board of Study in Plant Protection took place on 11^th March, 2016 at 10.00 a.m. The title of the research was “SELECTION AND EVALUATION OF EGG PARASITOIDS FOR POTENTIAL BIOCONTROL OF RICE LEAF FOLDER (Cnaphalocrocis medinalis)”.
The examiners were Dr. L. Nugaliyadde and Dr. G.G. Jayasinghe. Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Dr. K.S. Hemachandra and Supervisor Mr. H.N.P. Wijayagunasekara.

M.Phil. examination Ms. K. Nishanthan, Board of Study in Crop Science took place on 09^th March, 2016 at 10.30 a.m. The title of the research was “EVALUATION OF DIFFERENT WEED MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN FIELDS INFESTED WITH Parthenium hysterophorus (L.) ON GROWTH AND YIELD PERFORMANCE OF TOMATO (Solanum lycopersicum L.) AND CAPSICUM (Capsicum annum L.)”.
The examiners were Dr. K.G. Prematilake and Dr. D. Ratnasekera Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. B. Marambe and Supervisor Dr. S. Sivachandran.

Ph.D. examination Mr. A.M.K.R. Bandara, Board of Study in Bio Statistics took place on 15^th February, 2016 at 3.30 p.m. The title of the research was “NONPARAMETRIC AND SEMIPARAMETRIC PROFILE MONITORING METHODS FOR NON-NORMAL DATA”.
The examiners were Dr. L. Nawarathna, Dr. B. W. Wijesuriya and Prof. R.O. Thattil. His work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. S. Samita and Supervisor Prof. Jeffry B. Birch and Prof. Abdel Salam Gomaa A.

M.Phill examination Mr. R.P. Liyanage, Board of Study in Animal Science took place on 12^th February, 2016 at 10.00 a.m. The title of the research was “MORPHOLOGICAL AND MORPHOMETRIC CHARACTERIZATION OF VILLAGE CHICKEN IN SRI LANKA”.
The examiners were Dr. J. Sinnaiah, Dr. D.K. Dinesh D. Jayasena. Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. G.L.L.P. Silva and Supervisor Prof. C.M.B. Dematawewa.

Ph.D. examination Ms. J.A. S. Chathurika , Board of Study in Soil Science took place on 27^th January, 2016 at 1.00 p.m. The title of the research was “IMPROVING SOIL FERTILITY THROUGH SITE SPECIFIC BENEFICIAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR MAIZE (Zea mays)”.
The examiners were Prof. Sudas D. Wanniarachchi, Dr. R.S. Dharmakeerthi and Dr. S.H.S.A. De Silva. Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. S.P. Indraratne and Supervisor Dr. W.S. Dandeniya and Prof. D. Kumaragamage .

M.Phil examination Ms. W.A.S. Lakmali , Board of Study in Agricultural Engineering took place on 28^th December, 2015 at 10.00 am. The title of the research was “Sustainability based comperative performance assessment of major irrigation systems in deduru oya basin”.
The examiners were Dr. h. Manthrithilake, Dr. H.B. Nayakekorala. Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. E.R.N. Gunawardena and Dr. N.D.K. Dayawanse.

M.Phil examination Ms. I.P.S.K. Pelpitiya, Board of Study in Agricultural Engineering took place on 21^st December, 2015 at 2.00 pm. The title of the research was “Assessment of morphological characteristics of selected river basin in dry zone of Sri Lanka”.
The examiners were Dr. T. Mikunthan,Dr. M.G.T.S. Amarasekara. Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Dr. N.D.K. Dayawansa and Prof. E.R.N. Gunawardenah.

M.Phil examination Ms. G.D.S. Priyadarshika, Board of Study in Agricultural Engineering took place on 16^th December, 2015 at 2.00 pm. The title of the research was “Assessment of pollution sources of negombo estuary in negombo municipal council area”.
The examiners were Mr. S.A.M. Azmy , Dr. K.B.S.N. Jinadasa. Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Dr. N.D.K. Dayawansa and Dr. S. Pathmarajah.

M.Phil examination Ms. T. Sellathurai, Board of Study in Agricultural Engineering took place on 10^th December, 2015 at 10.00 am. The title of the research was “Identification and assesment of process and functzons affected by climate variation in lowland paddy field : A case study in Bayawa minor irrigation system”.
The examiners were Dr. W.S. Dandeniya , Dr. M.S. Nijamudeen. Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Dr. M.I.M. Mowjood and Dr. L.W. Galagedara.

Ph.D. examination Mr. K.T. Premakantha, Board of Study in Crop Science took place on 1^st December, 2015 at 2.30 pm. The title of the research was “Large area inventory of tree resources outside the forests”.
The examiners were Prof. Hiran Amarasekara, Dr. Ranitha Ratnayake, Dr. N.D. Ruwanpathirana. His work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. D.K.N.G. Pushrakumara and Supervisor Dr. N.D.K. Dayawansa.

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M.Phil examination Ms. Ms. N.S. Withanage, Board of Study in Agricultural Engineering took place on 22^nd November, 2015 at 9.30 a.m. The title of the research was “Assessment of morphological characteristics of selected river basins in dry zone of Sri Lanka”.
The examiners were Dr. L.Mutuwatta, Dr. A.L.T. Hewawasam. Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Dr. N.D.K. Dayawansa and Prof. R.P. De Silva.

M.Phil examinationMs. A.C.S. Perera, Board of Study in Agricultural Engineering took place on 9^th November, 2015 at 2.00 pm. The title of the research was “Impact of climate variability on water availability and paddy productivity in the "Hikkaduwa Oya" irrigation schem in Sri Lanka”.
The examiners were Dr. T. Sivananthawerl, Dr. S.H.S.A.De Silva. Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. E.R.N. Gunawardena and Dr. B.V.R. Punyawardena.

PhD. examination Ms. T.L. Wijeratne, Board of Study in Crop Science took place on 29^th October, 2015 at 2.00 pm. The title of the research was “Estimation of Carbon sequestration by Sri Lankan tea plantation and its variation with future climate change”.
The examiners were Dr. C.S. Ranasinghe, Dr. V.H.L. Rodrigo and Dr. A. Anandacoomaraswamy. Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. W.A.J.M. De Costa and Supervisor Dr. M.A. Wijeratne.

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PhD. examination Ms. D.C. Mudannayake, Board of Study in Food Science & Technology took place on 30^th September, 2015 at 1.00 pm. The title of the research was “Development of a Synbiotic Dairy Beverage Incorporating Sri Lankan Plant Derived Inulin- Type Fructans”.
The examiners were Prof. S. Ekanayake, Dr. M.J. Gooneratne, Prof. Nagendra P. Sha and Prof. Stefan Kasapis. Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Dr. K.F.S.T. Silva and Supervisor Prof. K.M.S. Wimalasiri .

PhD. examination Ms. N. Jeyagowry, Board of Study in Food Science & Technology took place on 17^th October, 2015 at 10.00 am. The title of the research was “Probiotic Potential of Micro Organism Isolated from Fermented Rice and their Application in the Production of Rice Milk Yoghurt”.
The examiners were Prof. T.S.G. Fonseka, Prof. V.S. Jayamanne and Prof. V. Thevanesam. Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. W.M.T. Madhujith and Dr. R.D.C.S. Senadheera .

PhD. examination Ms. M.D. Kalpage, Board of Study in Plant Protection took place on 16^th October, 2015 at 10.00 am. The title of the research was “Biological control of raisionia soianaccatum causing bacterial wilt of tomato using bacterio phages”.
The examiners were Dr. R.G.A.S. Rajapakse and Dr. C. Jayasinghe. Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. D.M. De Costa and Supervisor Dr. I.J.De Zoysa.

PhD. examination Mr. H.V.P. Wijewardhana, Board of Study in Plant Protection took place on 16^th October, 2015 at 1.00 pm. The title of the research was “Commercialy sustainable production of Butanol from rice straw using naturally occuring bacterial consortia under anerobic continuous bioreactor and solvent seperation system combat energy poverty”.
The examiners were Dr. S.H.P. Gunawardena, Dr. G.A.S.I. Abeygunawardena, Prof. S.C. Wijeyaratne . His work was supervised by senior supervisor Dr. J.M.R.S. Bandara and Supervisor Dr. K.F.S.T. Silva.

PhD. examination Ms. U.K.P.S. Sanjeewani, Board of Study in Soil Science took place on 27th August, 2015 at 9.00 am. The title of the research was “Investigation of Background Concentrations and Behavior of Trace Metals in a Selected Soil Association of Dry Zone of Sri Lanka”.
The examiner was Prof. S.P. Indrarathna. Her work was supervised by senior supervisor Prof. S.P. Indraratna and Supervisors Dr.W.A.U. Vitharana and Prof. R. Weerasooriya.

M.Phil examination Ms.T.M.P.G.S.P. Thennakoon, Board of Study in Crop Science took place on 04th July, 2015 at 10.00 am. The title of the research was “Invitro Multiplication and Development of Exacum Trinervium (Trimen) Cramer (Binara) as a Ornamental Plant”.
The examiners were Dr. K Fernando and Dr. S.A. Krishnarajah. Her work was supervised by Prof. S.E.Peiris and Prof. J.P.Eeswara.

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M.Phil examination Ms. A.J. Fernando, Board of Study in Agricultural Engineering took place on 02nd July, 2015 at 10.00 am. The title of the research was “Drying and Roasting Characteristics of Chili (Capsicum annum L.) Exposed to Different Wavelengths Far-Infrared Radiation”.
The examiners were Dr. K.S.P.Amaratunga and Prof. D.A.N.Dhamasena

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PhD. Examination Mr. H.M.L.K. Herath, Board of Study in Biostatistics took place on 30th June, 2015 at 10.00 am. The title of the research was “Non-conventional Methods for Modeling Time Series”.
The examiners were Drt.S.G. Peiris, Dr. K Perera and Dr. P.W.S.A. Ruwan. Her work was supervised by Prof. S. Samita and Dr. B.W. Wijesuriya.

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M.Phil examination of Ms. M.A. Arathy, Board of Study in Soil Science took place on 25th May 2015 at 10.30 am. The title of the research was “Improving a low productive soil through fertility enhancement and carbon stock improvement”.
The examiners were Prof. Sudas D. wanniarachchi and Dr. P. Weerasinghe. Her work was supervised by Dr. W. Dandeniya (Senior Supervisor), Prof. S.P. Indrarathne (co supervisor) and Dr. R.S. Dharmakeerthi (co supervisor). Prof. S.P. Indraratne one of her supervisors participated in the examination online via skype from University of Manitoba, Canada

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