Mr Ganeshamoorthy Hariharan

Educational Qualifications

1. M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Post Graduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya (2016-2019).

2. PGCert. in Applications and Techniques in Molecular microbiology- University of Peradeniya (2018).

3. B.Sc. (Hons) in Agriculture with Second Upper (GPA of 3.65/4.00) – Eastern University, Sri Lanka (2010-2015).

Professional Qualification

• Professional Qualification in Human Resource Management (PQHRM), Chartered Institute of Personal Management, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2014- 2016.

• Certificate Course in Human Resource Management, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM), Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2013.

Work Experience

1. Lecturer (Probationary) in Agricultural Biology - Department of Agricultural Biology, Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka (September 2019 to till date).

2. Lecturer (Temporary)- Department of Agricultural Biology, Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka (September 2018 to September 2019).

3. Temporary Assistant Lecturer- Department of Bio-Systems Technology, Faculty of Technology, Eastern University Sri Lanka (August 2018 to September 2018).

4. Demonstrator- Department of Bio-Systems Technology, Faculty of Technology, Eastern University Sri Lanka (December 2016 to July 2018).

5. Instructor- Agricultural Technology, Department of Biosystems Technology, Faculty of Technology, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (August 2016 to December 2016).

6. Assistant Lecturer- Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka (January 2016 to August 2016).

• Google Scholar
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• Scopus
  https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57203510013
• Publons
  https://publons.com/researcher/AAD-1469-2021/
• ResearchGate
  https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ganeshamoorthy_Hariharan

Book Chapter

1. Sivasubramaniam, N., Hariharan, G. and Zakeel, M.C.M. (2020). Sustainable Management of Plant-parasitic Nematodes: An Overview from Conventional Practices to Modern Techniques. In:Ansari R., Rizvi R., Mahmood I. (eds) Management of Phytonematodes: Recent Advances and Future Challenges, Springer Nature Singapore. pp, 353-399. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-4087-5_16.

Full Research Paper in Journals
 

1. Prradhiepan, T., Seran, T.H. and Hariharan, G. (2018). Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on Green Pod Yield Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) cv MIPC- 01. Sabaragamuwa University Journal, 16 (1): 28-33. DOI: org/10.4038/suslj.vi6i1.7715.
2. Thevaki Mahendran, James Gerard Brennan and Ganeshamoorthy Hariharan. (2018). Aroma volatiles components of ‘Fuerte’ Avocado (Persea americana Mill.) stored under different modified atmospheric conditions, Journal of Essential Oil Research, 31 (1): 34-42. DOI: 10.1080/10412905.2018.1495108. (Science Citation Indexed Expanded: Indexed in: Web of Science, and included in Thompson and Reuters Master List)
3. Bandara, D.G.C.A., Sarananda, K.H., Mahendran, T. and Hariharan, G. (2018). Processing and Quality Evaluation of Ready-to-Cook (RTC) Dehydrated Vegetables Mixture, International Journal of Research Publication, 3 (1): 140-149.  DOI: https://doi.org/100315201880.
4. Hariharan, G. and Mahendran, T. (2016). Physico-Chemical, Sensory and Microbial Evaluation of Ginger-Lime Ready-To-Serve (RTS) Functional Beverage, Sweetened by Palmyra Sugar Candy, Imperial Journal of Interdisciplinary Research, 2 (5): 1545-1552. (Indexed in:  Index Copernicus International and included in ICI Journals Master List)
5. Dissanayake, D.M.P., Thivahary Geretharan and Hariharan, G. (2016). A Study on Smallholder Rubber Production in Monaragala District, Sri Lanka, International Journal of Advanced Research and Review, 1(5): 25-33.

Full Research Paper in Proceedings

1. Premadasa, S. Mahendran, S. and Hariharan, G. (2019). Physiological Responses and Yield of Three Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) Cultivars as Affected by Soil Moisture Stress During the Flowering Stage, In the Proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium on Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. pp. 186-195.

2. Premakumar, K., Rushani, D.S., Hariharan, G. and Hettiarachi, D.N. (2017). Quality Characteristics of Jam Prepared by Incorporating Carrot (Dacus carota), Banana (Musa acuminata) and Lime (Citrus aurantifolia). In proceedings of International Symposium on Agriculture ISA-2017, Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. pp. 76-84.

3. Raasitha, J.F., Thivahary Geretharan and Hariharan, G. (2016). Production of Palmyrah Leaf Based Products in Eravur Town DS Division of Batticaloa. In proceedings of 1st International Research Conference (TRInCo 2016), Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 14th and 15th of September 2016, pp. 10-14.

4. Madusanka, D. G. B., Sarananda, K. H., Mahendran, T. and Hariharan, G. (2016). Development of Mixed Fruit Leather using five Tropical Fruits. In 9th International Research Conference of General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University, Sri Lanka, 2016, pp. 56- 60.

Abstract/Extended Abstracts in Proceedings

1. Mahendran, T. and Hariharan, G. (2018). Optimization of Wheat-Sorghum Composite Flour for the Production and Enhanced Storability of Leavened Flat Bread Naan. In proceedings of International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment (2018), Ruhuna University, Sri Lanka. p. 147.

2. Madusanka, D.B.G., Sarananda, K.H., Hariharan, G. and Mahendran, T. (2017). Quality Evaluation of Tropical Mixed Fruits Leather During Storage at Ambient Conditions. In proceedings of International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment (2017), Ruhuna University, Sri Lanka. pp. 160-163.

3. Hariharan, G. and Mahendran, T. (2016). Development and Sensory Assessment of Ginger (Zingiber officinale), Lime (Citrus aurantifolia) and Palmyra Sugar Candy incorporated Ready-to-Serve Functional Beverage, In proceedings of International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment (2016), Ruhuna University, Sri Lanka. pp. 250-252.

4. Mahendran, T. and Hariharan, G. (2018). A Study to Enhance Shelf Life and Postharvest Quality of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) using Aloe Vera Herbal Coating. In proceedings of 2nd International Research Symposium, Uwa Wellassa University, Badulla, Sri Lanka, p. 296.

5. Hariharan, G. and Mahendran, T. (2017). Effect of Temperature and Drying Time on the Quality Characteristics of Vacuum Dehydrated Tomato flakes. In proceedings of International Research symposium Uwa Wellassa University, Badulla, Sri Lanka, p. 170.

6. Prradhiepan, T., Seran, T.H. and Hariharan, G. (2017). Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on Green Pod Yield Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) cv MIPC- 01. In proceedings of 6th International conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, p. 128.

7. Thirumarpan, K. and Hariharan, G. (2017). Farmers’ Perceptions and Assessment of the Information Needs of Paddy Farmers in Batticaloa District, In proceedings of 3rd Ruhuna University International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences, p. 210.

8. Mahendran, T. and Hariharan, G. (2016). Shelf life Extension of Fuerte Avocado (Persea americana Mill.) in Response to Different Refrigerated Storage Temperatures. In: Proceedings of Wayamba International Conference, p. 170.

9. Mahendran, T. and Hariharan, G. (2016). Dietary Intake and Nutritional Status of Pregnant Women in Selected Rural Areas of the Batticaloa District. In Proceedings of Wayamba International Conference, p. 171.

10. Minhajkhan, M.S.M., Thirumarpan, K., Thiruchelvam, T. and Hariharan, G. (2016). Access to Safe Drinking Water: Challenges in Ampara District. In Abstracts of the International Conference on Peace, Reconciliation and Development Challenges. Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka.

11. Mahendran, T., Hariharan, G. and Krishnapillai, V.S. (2016). Drying of Green Mango Pulp: Effects of Processing Methods on Product Quality and Shelf Life, Annual Research Conference, Uwa Wellassa University, p. 43.

12. Hariharan, G. and Mahendran, T. (2016). Preparation of Ginger (Zingiber officinale) Blend with Lime (Citrus aurantifolia) Ready-To-Serve (RTS) Functional Beverage, sweetened by Palmyra Sugar Candy, Proceeding of the Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka, Annual Scientific Session, 23 and 24 January, 2016, p. 20.

13. Hariharan, G. and Mahendran, T. (2016). Quality Attributes of Selected Ginger (Zingiber officinale) Varieties and their Potential to Formulate a Ready-To-Serve (RTS) Functional Beverage with Lime (Citrus aurantifolia), Annual Research Conference, Uwa Wellassa University, Sri Lanka, p. 31.

Accepted articles for publications

1. Hariharan, G., Sivasubramaniam, N. and Prasannath, K. RNA interference as a promising strategy for plant disease management. Food Security and Plant Disease Management. Elsevier.

2. Samudhika, W.D., Prasannath, K. and Hariharan, G.  Potential Biotic Risks, Pesticide Usage and Awareness in Paddy Cultivation in Polonnaruwa District of Sri Lanka. 9th Young Scientist Forum, National Science and Technology Commission, Sri Lanka.

• PCR optimization and DNA barcoding of agricultural crops
• Molecular diagnosis of plant pest and diseases
• Management of plant-parasitic nematodes
• Molecular approaches in plant disease management
• Biotic and abiotic stresses and metabolomics in plants

• AB 1101 Agricultural Botany
• AB 2102 Principles of Genetics
• AB 3101 Crop Improvement Technology

• “V. Arulnandhy Commendation Award- 2016” for the best performance in three years in Agricultural Biology in the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Degree Programme (2008/2009 Batch) at General Convocation, Eastern University, Sri Lanka- 2016.