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Dr. (Mrs.) Krishnal Thirumarpan

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Dr.(Mrs.) Krishnal Thirumarpan
B.Sc. Agric. (EUSL), M. Sc (UPDN, SL), M.Phil. (UPDN, SL),
Ph.D. (University of Reading, UK) 
Senior Lecturer Gr. I
Department of Agricultural Economics
Faculty of Agriculture
Eastern University, Sri Lanka
Tel (Office): +94 (0) 65 2240759
Fax: +94 (0) 65 2240740
Email:  krishnalt@esn.ac.lk / skrish_16@yahoo.com  
             thirumarpan@gmail.com

Biography

Educational Qualification:

  • M. Phil in Agricultural Economics, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
  • M. Sc. in Plant Protection Technology, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
  • B. Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.

Work Experience:

  • Senior Lecturer (I) in the Department of Agric. Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka from  2017 February- uptodate.
  •   Senior Lecturer (II) in the Department of Agric. Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka from 2011 – 2017 January 
  • Lecturer (Prob.) in the Department of Agric. Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka from 2005 – 2011.
  • Demonstrator in the Department of Agricultural Biology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. 2005.
  • Temp. Asst. Lecturer in the Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. From 2003- 2005

Publications

Research Publications in International/ National Refereed Journals

  1. Krishnal Thirumarpan and M.S.A. Dilsath. 2016. Household willingness to pay for improved solid waste management in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka. Published in the International Journal of Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension, Volume 18 (2), 2015.
  2. S.A.U.M.Senanayake , Krishnal Thirumarpan and T.Thiruchelvam. 2016. Types of waste and disposal methods: a study based on industries in Gampaha district. International Journal of Advanced Research and Review. IJARR, 1(5), 2016; 34-41
  3. H.M.L. Herath , Krishnal Thirumarpan and T.Thiruchelvam. 2016. Status of paddy production in a major paddy producing and highly ecologically vulnerable district of Sri Lanka- a study in Anuradhapura district. International Journal of Advanced Research and Review IJARR, 1(4), 2016; 154-159
  4. Krishnal Thirumarpan. Determinants of Household Food Security of Paddy Farmers in Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka, International Journal of Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension, Volume 17 (3 and 4), 2014.
  5. Krishnal Thirumarpan and Dayani, H.(2014). Behavior of household Dry fish consumption in Trincomalee District. Journal of Social Review, Volume 3(1 ),
  6. Krishnal Thirumarpan and Weerahewa, J. 2014. Structure and species diversity of traditional homegardens in Batticaloa district. Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 9 (3)
  7. Krishnal. S, Weerahewa. J and Gunaratne, L. H. P. Role of homegardens in achieving Food security in Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka- 2012. Proceedings of the International Conference on Economics and Finance Research IPEDR Vol.32. Chennai, India.
  8. Krishnal, S, Hemachandra, K. S. and Raveendranath. S (2006). Evaluation of the adoption of Integrated Management of vegetable pests in Batticaloa district of Sri Lanka. Journal of Agriculture Science (AGRIEAST) Volume 6.

Research Publications in International Symposium/ Conferences

  1. M. S. M.Minhajkhan , Krishnal Thirumarpan , T.Thiruchelvam , and G. Hariharan. 2016. Access to safe drinking water: Challenges in Ampara district. Proceedings of the Second International Conference of the Faculty of Humanities and Social sciences (ICPRD 2016) of University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
  2. M. S. M.Minhajkhan , Krishnal Thirumarpan. T.Thiruchelvam. 2016. Existing status of drinking water and household willingness to pay for safe drinking water in Ampara district. Proceedings of the South Asian Symposium on Sustainable Environment Management , 2016
  3. Krishnal Thirumarpan , T.Thiruchelvam , M.S.A.Dilsath and M. S. M.Minhajkhan 2015. Household Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices in Solid Waste Segregation and Management: A study in Eravur Urban Council area, Batticaloa district, 5th International Symposium, South Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
  4. Krishnal Thirumarpan, Factors Affecting the Production of Cashew in Batticaloa District. Proceedings of the 04th International Symposium, South Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2nd and 3rd August, 2014.
  5. Krishnal Thirumarpan, Determinants of household food expenditure among rural households of Ampara district. Proceedings of the 04th International Symposium, South Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2nd and 3rd August, 2014.
  6. Ponniah Sivarajah and Krishnal Thirumarpan. Rural Markets of the Eastern Province: Opportunities and challenges for Regional Development. Book of Abstracts. SLCARP International Agricultural Research Symposium. 12th August, 2014.
  7. Krishnal Thirumarpan and S Jeyapriya. Pesticide usage pattern among Paddy farmers in Batticaloa District. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 27th November, 2014
  8. S. Jeyapriya and Krishnal Thirumarpan. Current status of Paddy production in Batticaloa District with reference to different seasons. Proceedings of the Third International Conference, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. 4th and 5th December, 2014.
  9. Krishnal, T. Household food security status of rural poor in Batticaloa district. Based on Coping Strategies Index. Proceedings of the International Conference Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2013
  10. Dayani, H. and Krishnal, T. Dry fish production in Trincomalee district: Status and Prospects. Proceedings of the International Conference Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2013

Research Publications in National Symposium/ Conferences

  1. Dayani, H. and Krishnal, T. Dry fish consumption in Trincomalee district: Status and Prospects. Proceedings of the Seventh Annual Research Forum, Sri Lanka Agricultural Economics Association, 2013
  2. Krishnal. S and Sivarajah. P. Reviving livelihoods of resettler’s through promotion of home gardens in Batticaloa district. Proceedings of the National Conference on Regional Development- 2011. South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
  3. Krishnal, S. Dynamic roles of rural women on vegetable farms in Batticaloa district. Proceedings of the Tenth Annual Research Session- 2011, Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
  4. Krishnal, S and Navatheepan, K. (2009). Effectiveness of information sources on farmer’s adoption of recommended technologies in paddy farming- Trincomalee district Proceedings of the Eighth Annual Research Session- 2009, Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
  5. Krishnal, S and Kajamugan, A (2003) Possibilities of multiplying Trichoderma sp. in coconut water medium as a substitute for Oatmeal Agar medium. Proceedings of the third Annual Research Session- 2003, Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
  6. Krishnal, S, Sureshsundar, S. and Arul Maheswaran, S (2003) Effect of different growing conditions on fruit quality of pineapple (Ananas comosus L.) in Batticaloa. - Proceedings of the Third Annual Research Session- 2003, Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
  7. Krishnal, S and Raveendranath, S (2003) Evaluation of some selected botanicals against the larvae of Diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella L. on cabbage. Proceedings of 59th Annual Session, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science

Research Interest

  • Natural Resource Management
  • Environmental valuation
  • Tourism Economics
  • Climate change adaptation
  • Food security
  • Agribusiness Management.

Teaching

  • Agribusiness Management
  • Environmental Economics
  • Natural Resource Economics
  • Environmental valuation
  • Agricultural Marketing

Awards

  • Commonwealth Post Graduate Scholarship award tenable in United Kingdom, to pursue PhD degree in Agricultural, Environmental and Food Economics in University of Reading, United Kingdom.
  • Won the “People’s choice award" for the Best Research Image at the Doctoral Research Conference-2022, held at the University of Reading, United Kingdom.
  • Kannappar Namasivayam Memorial award- 2003. For the overall best performance at the Bachelor of the Science of Agriculture Degree Programme 2001/ 2002
  • Batticaloa Lion’s award- 2000- for the Best performance at the first year examination of the Bachelor of the Science of Agriculture- 1997/ 1998.

Positions Held

  • Associate- Editor of Faculty of Agriculture Silver Jubilee News letter- 2007
  • Associate- Editor of the Journal of Agricultural Science (AGRIEAST) Volume 6, Volume 7 and Volume 8.
  • Student Counselor in Eastern University for the Academic year 2006/ 2007, 2007/ 2008
  • Senior Treasurer for the Academic Year 2006/ 2007 of the University Students’ Union, Eastern University, Sri Lanka
  • Secretary for the International Conference of Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2013
  • Coordinator for Internal Quality Assurance Cell- Faculty of Agriculture
  • Coordinator for Staff Development center- Faculty of Agriculture from 2013- 2016
  • Member of the Convocation committee for 2015 ,2016 and 2017 April
  • Member of the National Symposium on Agriculture- 2015
  • Member of Curriculum Committee Faculty of Agriculture
  • Member to the Senate from 2014- 2016
Last Updated
26-Apr-2023