Mrs.Selvi Karunakaran

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor of Science, Eastern University, Sri Lanka (2006) 

• Certificate in Micro Soft Office (2015)
• Certificate in Professional English (2015)

Work Experience: 


• Trainee Technician 1989.03.15- 1992.03.15
• Technical Officer Gr II Seg B 1993.03.15-1995.03.15
• Technical Officer Gr II Seg A 1995.03.15 - 2000.01.01
• Technical Officer GrI 2000.01.01 – 2005.01.01
• Staff Technical Officer GrII 2005.01.01 – 2009.01.28
• Senior Staff Technical Officer 2009.01.28 – till date

A. Publications in refereed International/Naional journals

1. Karunakaran, S.,Prasanaath, K. and Shanika, W. (2016). Insecticidal Activity of Plant Powders against Rice Weevil, Sitophilus oryzea L. (Coleooptera: Curculionidae). International Journal of Research (IJR), Vol-03, Issue-04, February 2016, ISSN: 2348-6848.
2. Karunakaran, S. and Arulnandhy, V. (2018).  Insecticidal activity of selected Botanicals on maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais L., in stored maize grains.  Journal of Agricultural Science (AGRIEAST) Vol. 12 (1), P 1-6, 29th January 2018.  ISSN 1391-5886.

Publications in International Conference

1. Prasannath, K. and Karunakaran, S. (2017). Fungal Pathogen Associated with Yam (Dioscorea esculenta) Rot in Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 10th International Research Conference. General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University,Sri Lanka. 3rd & 4th August 2017. p. 42

2. Karunakaran, S., Thanuejah, S. and Arulnandhy, V. Insectisidal activity of selected botanicals on sitophillus zeamays L. in stored maize grains. Proceedings of 2nd Ruhuna International Science and Technolology Conference, University of Ruhuna, Matara,SriLanka. P.28.-January22-23,2015.
    
3. Thanuejah, S. Karunakaran, S., and Arulnandhy, V. Potential for Oyster Mushroom Cultivation in Sri Lanka-A Review) Proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Minor Fruits and Medicinal Plants, University of Ruhuna. p. 60- December 20, 2013

Publications in Proceedings / Symposium

1. Karunakaran, S., Thanuejah, S. and Arulnandhy, V. The study on Heterosis in the F1 hybrid of two local varieties of brinjal (Solanum melongena.L) Proceedings of the Annual Academic Sessions of the Open University of Sri Lanka. p. 417- 425- November 27th and 28th, 2013.
2. Prasanaath, K. Karunakaran, S., and Mahendran, S. Control of Fusarium wilt of chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) by crude plant extracts. Proceedings of the 10th Annual Research Session, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. p. 291.-December 1-2, 2011.
3. Prasanaath, K. Karunakaran, S., and Mahendran, S. Efficacy of selected plant extracts in the control of Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. capsici inciting chilli wilt. Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Proc. of the 67th Annual Session, 2011,123.
4. Bavatharani M,. Karunakaran, S., and Arulnandhy, V. Determination of quality and quantity of available microbes’ fecal matters of some livestock breeds. Proceedings of the 9th Annual Research Session, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. p. 16.-December 2010
5. Karunakaran, S., and Arulnandhy, V. Isolation and Identification of nematode found in field of onion Leaf Twister Disease in the Batticaloa district. Seventh Annual Research Session, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. 10th and 11th December 2008.
6. Srikrishnah, S., Arulnandhy, V., and Karunakaran, S., Effects of Soil Application of Fungicides on soil porosity and Earthworm population. Seventh Annual Research Session, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. 10th and 11th December 2008.
7. Srikrishnah, S., Arulnandhy, V., and Karunakaran, S., Studying the efficacy of selected fungicides against root rot disease of betel vine (Piper betel L.) in the Batticaloa district. Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Proc. of the 64th Annual Session. 1st – 6th December 2008, 214.
8. Karunakaran, S. and Niranjana, R.F. (2019).  Laboratory Evaluation of Some Selected Indigenous Plant Leaf and Garlic Bulb Extracts Against Tribolium castanium (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) in Chickpea (Cicer arietinum).  Proceeding of the Second International Symposium on Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. P. 24- 9th January 2019. 

• Plant Pathology
• Bio pesticides
• Plant Breeding

• Award for silver Jubilee Celebration, Eastern University Sri Lanka. (1981-2006 for dedication and valuable service).
• Long service Award for dedicated and meritorious service March, 2016.

At present:

• Secretary, University Scientific Executive Officers’ Association (USEAO-Reg. No.8287) belonging to the Eastern University, SriLanka
• Treasurer, Technical Officers’ Welfare Association , Eastern University of Sri Lanka