Mr. G. Niroash

Full name: Mr. Niroash Gnanachelvam

Permanent Address: Manager Lane, Periyakallar - 02, Kallar.

Official Address: Department of Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.

Academic Position: Lecturer (Probationary) in Agricultural Engineering.

Nationality: Sri Lankan

Date of Birth: 1993.01.05

Civil Status: Single

Academic Qualifications

1. B.Sc (Hons) in Agriculture - Specialization in Agricultural Engineering - Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
2. M.Sc in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering - Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya.

Professional Qualifications

• NVQ Level 4 in Information Communication Technology (ICT Technician)

Work Experience

1. Demonstrator (Temporary) - Department of Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka (2019, January - 2019, February)
2. Demonstrator (Temporary) - Division of Biosystems Engineering, Department of Biosystems Technology, Faculty of Technology, South Eastern University, Sri Lanka (2019, February - 2020, August)
3. Demonstrator (Temporary) - Department of Biosystems Technology, Faculty of Technology, Eastern University, Sri Lanka (2020, September - 2021, October)
4. Visiting Lecturer - Hardy College of Technology, Ampara (2021, November - 2022, January)

• ResearchGate:
  https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Niroash-Gnanachelvam
• Google Scholar:
  https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=yMtugtEAAAAJ&hl=en
• ORCID:
  https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0789-6036

Conference Abstract

1. Narmilan, A., Akram A.T.A., Niroash, G. (2021). An Assessment of Farmers’ Perception of Paddy Sun Drying Practices in Ampara District, Sri Lanka. 9th Annual International Research Conference- 2020, FMC, SEUSL
2. Sanjaya, A., L., Rajapaksha, R., T., Thivyatharshan, R. and Niroash, G. (2023). Effect of Soil Moisture Content, Salinity, and Acidity on the Persistence of Soil Water Repellency in the Pastureland of Palachcholai, Eastern University, Sri Lanka 1st International Conference for Multidisciplinary Research (ICMR 2023), EUSL. 
3. Swethika, A., Niroash, G., Sugirtharan, M., & Nidharshan, T. D. (2022). Effect of Treated Domestic Wastewater Irrigation on Growth and Yield of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus). 1st Annual Research Session (ARS), Faculty of Technology, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. 06th October 2022.
4. Witharana, W.A.K.N., Thivyatharsan, R., & Niroash, G. (2024). Optimizing Farmyard Compost Quality: A Comparative Analysis of Cow Dung, Poultry Manure, and Jeewamirtha Additives. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (ICMR 2024) (pp. 49-50). Eastern University, Sri Lanka; Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University, India; ESN Publications, India.
5. Elilini, S., Thivyatharsan, R., & Niroash, G. (2024). Use of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) as a potential source for producing quality compost. In Proceedings of the 6th National Symposium on Agriculture (NSA 2024) (p. 41). Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
6. Samarawickrama, I.G.K.J., Tharminath, N., Yathusa, R., Niroash, G., & Sugirtharan, M. (2024). Effect of drip irrigation on the growth and yield of yard-long bean (Vigna unguiculata) under different mulching materials. In Proceedings of the 6th National Symposium on Agriculture (NSA 2024) (p. 40). Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. 
7. Sathuja, S., Thirumaran, S., Niroash, G., & Sugirtharan, M. (2024). Use of rainwater harvesting tank for water sustainability: A case study in Pottuvil and Thirukkovil DS divisions of Ampara district, Sri Lanka. In Proceedings of the 6th National Symposium on Agriculture (NSA 2024) (p. 45). Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. 

Conference Paper

1. Niroash, G., Sugirtharan, M. and Rajendran, M. (2019). Variation of irrigation water quality with pumping duration at two coastal villages of Batticaloa district. 2nd International Symposium on Agriculture (ISA – 2019), Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University of Sri Lanka. 09th January 2019

Journal

1. Narmilan, A., & Niroash, G. (2020). Reduction Techniques for Consequences of Climate Change by Internet of Things (IoT) with an Emphasis on the Agricultural Production: A Review. International Journal of Science, Technology, Engineering and Management. 2. 6-13.
2. Narmilan, A., Niroash, G., & Puvanitha, N. (2020) Present status of Farmers’ perceptions on Smart Farming in Batticaloa District in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan Journal of Technology. 01(1), 14-20.
3. Narmilan, A., Niroash, G., & Sumangala, K. (2020). Assessment on Consequences and Benefits of the Smart Farming Techniques in Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka. International Journal of Research Publications. 61(1).
4. Narmilan, A., Niroash, G., Mowjood, M.I.M., & Akram., A.T.A. (2021). Effect of Pads and Thickness of Paddy on Moisture Removal under Sun Drying. Agricultural Science Digest. 41(4), 572-577.
5. Narmilan, A., Puvanitha, N., Niroash, G., Sugirtharan, M., & Vassanthini, R. (2021). Domestic water consumption pattern by urban households. International Journal of Human Capital in Urban Management. 6(3), 225-236.
6. Vassanthini, R., & Niroash, G. (2021). Effect of Abiotic Stress on Onion Yield: A Review. Advances in Technology. 1(1), 147-160.
7. Vassanthini, R., Niroash, G., Karunarathna, B., & Sasikaran, V. (2022). Effect of foliar spray of Amirthakaraisal on okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) cultivation. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews. 15(2), 268-274.

• IoT in Agriculture
• Agricultural Automation
• UAV Technology in Agriculture.

1. Electronics I for Agriculture
2. Electronics II for Agriculture
3. Workshop Technology (Faculty of Technology)
4. Farm Machineries and Equipment for Sustainable Agriculture (Diploma in Agriculture)

• A Scholarship from National Library of Sri Lanka for NLSL-COL-Coursera Skills Online for Employability Programme 2020/2021

1. Member of the Faculty Board, Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka (From 2022.09.13 to 2025.09.12)
2. Coordinator for the Faculty Newsletter 2022, Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
3. Faculty Representative and Steering Committee Member for the 1st International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (ICMR, 2023), Sri Lanka.
4. Activity Coordinator for the ELTA-ELE Development Project for the Faculty of Agriculture (From 2022.09.27 to 2023.03.31)
5. Acting Project Coordinator for the ELTA-ELE Development Project for the Faculty of Agriculture (From 2023.04.26 to 2023.10.10)
6. Member of Bid Opening Committee, Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka (2023).
7. Committee Member of the Publication Unit, Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka (From 2023.01.13 to 2026.01.12).
8. Faculty Representative for the UBL Programme, Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka (From 2023.01.14 to 2023.08.13).
9. Faculty Representative for the Staff Development Centre Programme Committee, Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka (From 2023.11.08 to 2026.11.07).