Dr. Bawatharani Raveendrakumaran

Name: Dr. Bawatharani Raveendrakumaran

Position: Senior Lecturer (Gr I), Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka

Specialization: Agricultural Engineering

Degrees:

1. PhD in Agricultural Engineering, Massey University, New Zealand (2022).
2. M.Phil in Agricultural & Bio Systems Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (2014).
3. M.Phil in Integrated Water Resource Management, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (2006).
4. B.Sc in Agriculture (Hons), Eastern University, Sri Lanka (2001).

Teaching Experience: Over 15 years at Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, focusing on farm Mechanization and Postharvest Technology.

Research Expertise:

1. Controlled Traffic Farming
2. RTK Technologies in Farm Mechanization
3. Postharvest and Process Engineering
4. Solute Transport Modeling

Previous Positions:

1. Senior Lecturer (Gr II)
2. Lecturer (Probationary)
3. Assistant Lecturer
4. Environmental Officer, Central Environmental Authority, Sri Lanka

Commitment: Promoting innovative agricultural practices through teaching and research.

• Google Scholar
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  https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0351-1280
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Research publications in refereed journals

1. Bawatharani, R and Jayatissa, D.N (2023). Evaluation of Grain Losses as Affected by Combine Forward Speed. International Journal of Research and Innovation In Applied Science DOI: 10.51584/IJRIAS, 8(2), 68-72.
2. Najla, M.M.M and Bawatharani, R (2021). Modelling the drying kinetics of red chilies as a function of layer thickness. World Journal of Engineering Research and Technology, 7(2), 164-174.
3. Kumara, W. D., and Bawatharani, R. (2020). Impact of machinery traffic induced compaction on selected soil properties. International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science, 2(6), 646 -652.
4. Najla, M., Bawatharani, R. (2019). Evaluation of Page Model on Drying Kinetics of Red Chillies. Iconic Researcn and Engineering Journal. 2, 6–10.
5. Bawatharani, R and Kopika, V (2018). Effect of size of mushrooms on drying rate in a natural convection solar dryer. International Journal of Research Publications, 9(1), 224-231.
6. Bawatharani, R., & Karunarachchi, K. A. D. P. (2017). Evaluation of mechanization index of vegetable crops in Bandarawela, Srilanka. Scholars Journal of Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences, 4(6), 236-239. DOI: 10.21276/sjavs
7. Bawatharani, R., Mowjood, M.I.M., Dayawansa, N.D.K. and Kumaragamage, D., (2016). Seasonal variation of leaching of nitrate under onion cultivation in sandy regosols and its predictions by LEACHM-N. AGRIEAST: Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 9, pp.17–27. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/agrieast.v9i0.17
8. Bawatharani, R., Bandara, M. H. M. A., & Senevirathne, D. I. E. (2016). Influence of    cutting    height    and    forward    speed    on    header    losses    in    rice harvesting. International         Journal         of         Agriculture,        Forestry and     Plantation, 4(Dec.),1-9.
9. Bawatharani, R. and Sritharan, T. (2016). A Theoretical Approach to Design Main Components of a Rotavator Using its Kinematic Parameter. International Journal of Advanced Research and Review. Vol 1(6): 14-19.
10. Bawatharani, R., Jayatissa, D.N., Dharmasena, D.A.N. and Bandara, M.H.M.A. (2015). Field Performance of a Conventional Combine Harvester in Harvesting BG-300 Paddy Variety in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka. International Journal of Engineering Research. Volume No.4 (1): 33 – 35.
11. Bawatharani, R., Jayatissa, D.N., Dharmasena, D.A.N. and Bandara, M.H.M.A. (2014). Optimization of Key Operating Parameters on Header Losses from Combine Harvesters in Sri Lankan Paddy Fields. International Journal of Engineering Research. Volume No.3, Issue No.4, pp : 286-288.
12. Bawatharani, R., Jayatissa, D.N., Dharmasena, D.A.N. and Bandara, M.H.M.A. (2014). Milling Recovery and Quality of Combine Harvested Paddy: A Case Study in Batticaloa and Ampara Districts. Tropical Agricultural Research. Vol. 26 (1):120 - 130.
13. Bawatharani, R., Jayatissa, D.N., Dharmasena, D.A.N. and Bandara, M.H.M.A. (2013). Impact of reel index on header losses of paddy and performance of combine harvesters. Tropical Agricultural Research. Vol. 9 (1). Pp. 1 -13.
14. Bawatharani, T., Mowjood, M.I.M., Dayawansa, N.D.K., and Kumaragamage, D. (2010). Simulation of nitrate leaching in Yala season in Batticaloa – A modeling approach. J. University of Kelaniya. 5:33-45.
15. Bawatharani, T., Mowjood, M.I.M., Dayawansa, N.D.K. and Kumaragamage, D. (2004). Nitrate leaching as a function of fertilization and irrigation practices in sandy regosols. Tropical Agricultural Research. 16: 172 -180.

Peer reviewed Presentations at National/International Conferences/Symposia Publications as full papers

1. Bawatharani, R., Grafton, M., Jeyakumar, P., Bishop, P. and Davies, C. (2022). Characterization of traffic induced compaction in controlled traffic farming (CTF) and random traffic farming (RTF) - A multivariate approach. In: Adaptive Strategies for Future Farming. (Eds. C.L. Christensen, D.J. Horne and R. Singh). http://flrc.massey.ac.nz/publications.html. Occasional Report No. 34. Farmed Landscapes Research Centre, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
2. Bawatharani, R., Grafton, M., Jeyakumar, P., Bishop, P. and Davies, C. (2020). Comparative evaluation of controlled release fertilisers for nitrate leaching. In: Nutrient Management in Farmed Landscapes. (Eds C.L. Christensen, D.J. Horne and R. Singh). http://flrc.massey.ac.nz/publications.html. Occasional Report No. 33. Fertilizer and Lime Research Centre, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
3. Bawatharani, R., Jayatissa, D.N., Dharmasena, D.A.N. and Bandara, M.H.M.A. (2014). Quality of Paddy as Affected by the Threshing Drum Tip Velocities of Combine Harvesters and the Economical Feasibility of Contracting Combines Over Manual Harvesting. Annals  of Sri Lanka Department of Agriculture. 16: 335–340.
4. Bawatharani, R., Jayatissa, D.N., Dharmasena, D.A.N. and Bandara, M.H.M.A (2013). Comparative study of Danxia and Claas combines at two different locations in harvesting LD-365 rice variety. Proceedings of the Annual Academic Sessions – 2013. The Open University of Sri Lanka. Pp. 9- 13.
5. Bawatharani, R., Jayatissa, D.N. and Sritharan, T. (2012). Effect of machine crop parameters on unthreshed losses paddy in axial flow thresher. The 2nd international symposium, 25th to 27th May 2012, Pp. 169-171. South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
6. Bawatharani, T., Mowjood, M.I.M., Dayawansa, N.D.K., and Kumaragamage, D. (2009). Application of LEACHM-N on nitrate leaching in sandy regosols in Batticaloa. Water resources research in Sri Lanka, Symposium proceedings of the Water Professionals’ Day October 01 2009, pp. 16-24. Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, Peradeniya.
7. Bawatharani, T., Mowjood, M.I.M., Dayawansa, N.D.K. and Kumaragamage, D. (2009). Evaluation of LEACHM-N on nitrate leaching in sandy regosols in Batticaloa. Proceedings of eighth annual research session 2009, Eastern University, SriLanka. 235-246.

Published in abstract form

1. D.M.T.G. Dissanayaka, and Bawatharani, R (2024). Performance evaluation of a fabricated fluidized bed dryer in comparison with a convection solar dryer. 6th National Symposium on Agriculture 2024. Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, Pp.47.
2. Rifka, A.J.F. and Bawatharani, R. (2016).    Effect of rotovator and mouldboard tillage on seedling emergence rate index (ERI) of maize. Proceedings of Extended Abstracts. 2nd National Symposium on Agriculture 2016. Pp- 42 - 44.
3. Rifka, A.J.F. and Bawatharani, R. (2016). Effect of Tillage Implements and Operating Speed on Soil Moisture content and Bulk Density. Third International Research Symposium of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka – 2015. 26th and 27th January, 2016.
4. Rifka, A.J.F. and Bawatharani, R. (2015). Effect of Tillage Implements on Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity of Loamy Sand Soil. Fourth Annual Science Research Sessions of South Eastern University of Sri Lanka – 2015. Pp – 28. 24th November, 2015.
5. Bawatharani, R., Mowjood, M.I.M. and Dayawansa, N.D.K. (2010). Seasonal pattern of nitrate leaching under onion cultivation in sandy regosols. Abstracts of the 9th Annual Research Session 2010, pp. 21. Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
6. Bawatharani, R., Mowjood, M.I.M., Dayawansa, N.D.K. and Kumaragamage, D. (2010). Determination of an optimum nitrogen fertilizer/Irrigation combination for onion (Allium cepa) cultivation in sandy regosols (AS-II-26), Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium August 26 – 28, 2010, pp. 43. Sabaragamuwa University, Sri Lanka.
7. Bawatharani, T., Mowjood, M.I.M., Dayawansa, N.D.K. and Kumaragamage, D. (2003). Effect of Nitrate Leaching in Sandy Regosols in Batticaloa. International workshop on Environmental Management in North-East of Sri Lanka. December 1- 4, 2003, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Pp 55-56.

• RTK based systems for precision agriculture, Controlled Traffic Farming, Postharvest and Process Engineering, Solute Transport Modelling

1. Farm Mechanization
2. Applied Mechanics
3. Post-harvest Engineering
4. Postharvest and Process Engineering
5. Advanced Farm Mechanization

1. Project Coordinator ERASMUS+ AGRHI Project from 2023 to present.
2. Chairperson, Board of Study of External Degree of Agriculture from 2023 to present.
3.  Coordinator Faculty Quality Assurance Cell, Faculty of Agriculture from 2023 to present.
4. Focal Point, Gender Equity and Equality Cell, Faculty of Agriculture from 2023 to present.
5. Focal Point, action Plam, Faculty of Agriculture from 2023 to present.
6. Member of the Proposal Writing Team for the Faculty's World Bank-Funded AHEAD Project, awarded in 2018.
7. Head of Department of Agricultural Engineering, at Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka from 2016 – 2019.
8. Associate Editor, AGRIEAST, Faculty of Agriculture Refereed Journal for the volume 10 (2015).
9. Student Counselor from 2014 – 2017.
10. University Development Grant (UDG) / External Degree Programme (EDP) Activity Coordinator to promote collaboration with state and non-state training institutions under the HETC project from 01.10.2014 – 30.09.2015.