Mr. M. Rajendran

Educational Qualification:

• M.Phil in Integrated Water Resources Management- University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (2017)
• B.Sc. Agric. (Hons), Eastern University, Sri Lanka (2011)
• Certificate in Teaching Methodology, Eastern University, Sri Lanka (2014)

Work Experience:

• 2017.09.16 to present: Senior Lecturer (Gr.II), Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, EUSL.
• 2012.05.17-2017.09.15: Lecturer, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, EUSL.
• 2011.11.01-2012.05.16: Assistant Lecturer, Faculty of Agriculture, EUSL.

A. Publications in refereed journals

1. Thivyatharsan, R. and Rajendran, M. (2018). Hydrological Implication of Municipal Solid Waste Disposal on Groundwater Quality at Thirupperunthurai, Batticaloa. International Journal of Research Publication. 16(1):1-9. DOI: 100161112018421.
2. Sutharsan, S. and Rajendran, M. (2018). Effects of Different Levels of Nitrogen Sources and Spacing on Growth and Yield of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill). International Journal of Research Publication. 8(1):1-7. DOI: 1008172018273.
3. Rajendran, M., Gunawardena, E.R.N. and Dayawansa, N.D.K. (2017). Assessment of performance and water demand and supply deficit of Hakwatuna Oya irrigation system, Sri Lanka. Research Journal of Engineering Sciences. 6(9):23-38.
4. Thivyatharsan, T and Rajendran, M. (2017). Efficiency of Coagulation Process and Constructed Wetland for the Treatment of Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Leachate. Scholars Journal of Engineering and Technology: 5(9):497-501.
5. Rajendran, M., Gunawardena, E.R.N. and Dayawansa, N.D.K. (2016). Impacts of Climate Change on Irrigation Water Demand of Paddy: A case study from Hakwatuna Oya Irrigation Scheme in Sri Lanka. Tropical Agriculture Research. 28(4):375-388 (2017).
6. Sugirtharan, M. and Rajendran M. (2015). Ground water quality near municipal solid waste dumping site at Thirupperumthurai, Batticaloa. The Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 10 (1):21-28. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/jas.v10i1.8044.
7. Sugirtharan, M. and Rajendran M. (2015). Assessment of Irrigation Water Quality at Cheddipalayam area of Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka. International Research Journal of Environment Sciences. 4(3): 50-54.
8. Rajendran, M. and Thivyatharsan, R. (2014). Performance of Different Species of Earthworms on Vermicomposting. International Journal of Research in Agriculture and Food Sciences. 2 (3): 1-6.
9. Sutharsan, S. and Rajendran, M. (2013).Influence of liquid organic fertilizer on the growth and yield of maize (Zea maize L.). Journal of Agricultural Sciences, AGRIEAST- 2010 (9):pp. 11-16.

B. Publications in proceedings/symposiums

1. Sugirtharan, M. and Rajendran, M. (2014). Water Use and Hygiene Practice of Rural Community in the Resettled Areas of Koralai Pattu South Divisional Secretariat Division in Batticaloa District. International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment-2014, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.pp:403-406.
2. Rajendran, M. and Thivyatharsan, R. (2013). Community Based Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies in Relation to Water and Crop Management in Batticaloa District. International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment-2013. University of Ruhuna Sri Lanka. 95-98.
3. Thivyatharsan, R. and Rajendran, M. (2013). Estimation and Characterization of Municipal Solid Waste Generation in Alayadevembu Pradeshiya Sabha, Ampara District. Third International Symposium-2013, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (1): pp.21-24.
4. Sivashankary, K., Geretharan, T., Rajendran, M. and Harris, K.D. (2013). Effects of foliar applications of different growth promoting substances on growth and yield of Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.). Third International Symposium 2013- South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (1): pp.38-41.
5. Seran, T.H. and Rajendran, M. (2012). Yield response of the groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) progeny from plants treated with inorganic and organic fertilizers in sandy regosol. Second International Symposium-2012, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.pp.146-148.

C. Publications as abstracts

1. Sugirtharan, M. and Rajendran M. (2014). Impact of Municipal Solid Waste Dumping Site on Groundwater quality at Thirupperumthurai, Batticaloa. Wayamba International Conference, Wayamba University. pp.90.
2. Thivyatharsan, R. and Rajendran, M. (2013). Performance Evaluation of Different Cost Effective Leachate Treatment Methods Suitable for Developing Countries. Annual Science Research Session, Faculty of Applied Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.pp.4.
3. Sutharsan, S., Rajendran, M. and Srikrishnah, S. (2012). Effect of Combination of Organic and Inorganic Nitrogen Fertilizers and Spacing on Growth and Yield of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculantus L. Var. Thilina) in the Eastern Region of Sri Lanka. 13th Annual Research Symposium-2012, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. pp.146.
4. Seran, T.H., Kamshananthi, T. and Rajendran, M. (2012). Growth Performance of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) Seeds from Organically and Inorganically Treated Plants. 1st Annual Science Research Session-2012, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.pp.40.
5. Rajendran, M., Sutharsan, S. and Srikrishnah. S. (2011). Effectiveness of liquid organic mixture on growth and yield of Maize (Zea mays) in sandy regosol of Batticaloa district. Proceedings of the 4th Annual Symposium, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Colombo.pp.108.
6. Shanmugalingam Srikrishna, Sutharsan Somasundaram and Modsarajah Rajendran. (2010). Effect of Selected organic fertilization on growth and yield of cowpea (cv. Waruni) in sandy regosol. Annual Research Session 2010, Eastern University Sri Lanka.pp.44.

Book Published

1. Rajendran, M. and Sutharsan, S. 2012. Penthagu vivasaayam: Botanicals, Organic Fertilizers, Human Health (ISBN 978-955-54114-0-0 Sustainable Agriculture) (in Tamil language)
2. Rajendran, M., Srikrishnah, S. and Sutharsan, S. 2012. Kaalanilaiyum vivasaayamum Part 01 (ISBN 978-955-54114-1-7 Agriculture and Climate Part 01) (in Tamil language).
3. Rajendran, M., Srikrishnah, S. and Sutharsan, S. 2012. Kaalanilaiyum vivasaayamum Part 02 (ISBN 978-955-54114-2-4 Agriculture and Climate Part 02) (in Tamil language).
4. Rajendran, M., Subalini, E. and Sutharsan, S. 2012. Vilankku Vingnanam Part 1 (ISBN 978-955-54237-1-7) (in Tamil language).
5. Rajendran, M., Subalini, E. and Sutharsan, S. 2012. Vilankku Vingnanam Part 2 (ISBN 978-955-54237-2-4) (in Tamil language).

• Hydrology & Meteorology
• Water resources management
• Climate change
• Groundwater pollution and management

• Hydrology & Meteorology
• Engineering Hydraulics
• River Basin Management
• Hydrogeology

• Best Presentation Award in the Session on Climate Change & Water Management at the 28th Annual Congress, November 17-18, 2016.
• IDRC-SAWA Fellowship to pursue M.Phil in Integrated Water Resources Management at Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya: 2015-2017.
• Awarded Kannappar Namasivayam Memorial Award for the Overall Best Performance for the academic year 2005/2006 at Eastern University – 2013.

• Coordinator for Career Guidance Unit, Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
• Secretary, Second International Symposium on Agriculture (ISA-2019), Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
• Coordinator, External Degree Programmes, Faculty of Agriculture-12.09.2018 to date.
• Committee Member, Faculty Quality Assurance Unit-2018 to date.
• Member of Sports Advisor Board, Faculty of Agriculture for the academic year 2016/17.
• Coordinator, University Research Forum-2017.
• Board Member, Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University – 2013-2015 and 2017 to date.
• Committee Member, First International Conference of Eastern University (ICE)-2013.
• Student Counsellor – Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University- 2013 to 2015.
• Associate Editor - Faculty Leaflets- Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University- 2012 to 2015.