Prof. M. Sugirtharan

Educational Qualification

 Work Experience  

1. Senior Lecturer Gr I in Agricultural Engineering (from 2nd June 2014 to date)  
2. Senior Lecturer Gr II in Agricultural Engineering  (From 2nd June 2008 to 1st June 2014)  
3. Lecturer (Probationary) in Agricultural Engineering (From 2nd May 2003 to 1st June 2008) 
4. Temporary Assistant Lecturer  (From 18th February 2002 to 28th of February 2003)  

 Editor/ Member of the Editorial borad

1. Editor, AGRIEAST Refereed Journal, published by Faculty of Agriculture, EUSL for Vol 13 (2), Vol 14(1), Vol 14 (2), Vol 15(1).
2. Editor, Proceedings of the National Symposium on Agriculture – 2016, Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka
3. Member of the Editorial Board, AGRIEAST, Faculty Refereed Journal for the volumes 8 (2009).  
4. Member of the Editorial Board for 7th Annual Research Session 2008, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.  

Reviewer

1. Reviewer, International Research Conference 2016, Trincomalee campus, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
2. Reviewer, Journal of Environment, Development and Sustainability (ENVI) 2013, Online ISSN 1573-2975, Publisher Springer Netherlands. 
3. Reviewer, 6th International conference on Dryzone agriculture (ICDA), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna.
4. Reviewer for 8th Annual Research Session 2009, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.  
5. Reviewer (Inter symposium JUICE 2012), University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.  

Course/ Training completed

1. E – learning course on protection of Natural resources (Soil-water and forest), Conducted by Bio Politics International Organization, Athens, Greece) (2010).
2. International Research and Development course in Post Harvest physiology, pathology and handling of fresh commodities, Ministry of Agriculture, TELAVIV, ISRAEL (8th Feb- 4th March 2010).
3. Training Course on lesions learnt from the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Process in Aceh, Indonesia (2009). 
4. Training of trainers in Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) (at PGIA, 2005).
5. Training on Post Tsunami Rebuilding and Recovery in India, Chennai (2007).
6. Induction Programme for Academic Staff- 2008 at University of Peradeniya (2008).
7. E – learning course on Environmental education for Sustainable Development and Reconstruction in Sri Lanka (Conducted by BioPolitics International Organization, Athens, Greece) (2007). 
8. Training Programme on Municipal Solid Waste Management [Organized by Central Environmental Authority(CEA)] (2007)

Community out reach activities

1. District Coordinator (Batticaloa) for the Baseline survey on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene conditions among conflict-affected communities in Eastern Sri Lanka (Batticaloa & Trincomalee Districts) - 2011/12.
2. Programme Coordinator, Land based Eco system, CIDA Restore Project, Eastern University, Sri Lanka – 2009/10. 
3. Resource person for the training programme on ‘Water quality testing’ conducted to the school teachers and students at ETU, EUSL sponsored by CIDA restore project, EUSL on 24th October 2008. 
4. Resource Person for Workshop on Micro Irrigation, Organized by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization UNIDO, Batticaloa (12 – 14, December 2007). 
5. Resource person for Community level environmental assessment of Thalavai: A participatory approach. Funded by Swedish Co-operative Centre (SCC), Sweden (2008) 

Memberships

1. Fellow Member, International Science Community Association, Indore-452005 (MP) INDIA.
2. Member of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLASS).
3. Member of National Science and Technology Commission, Sri Lanka (NASTEC).
4. Core Member, Cap-Net Lanka (Network for capacity building in Integrated water resources management), Sri Lanka.

• Google Scholar
  https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=fRaNb9cAAAAJ&hl=en
• ResearchGate
  https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Muthucumaran-Sugirtharan 
• ORCID
  https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0715-1429

Research publications in Indexed/Refereed journals 

1. Imrana Farhan., I. and Sugirtharan,M. (2023). Effect of surface and drip irrigation on growth, yield and water use efficiency of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) -A Review. Adv. Technol., 3(1), 1-19.
2. Sugirtharan, M. and Pathmarajah, S., 2022. Determination of rainfall-runoff relationship using SCS- CN method in Batticaloa lagoon area, Sri Lanka. AGRIEAST: Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 16(1), pp.1–13. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/agrieast.v16i1.107
3. Priyashantha A.K.H and Sugirtharan M. (2021). Heavy Metals and Pathogenic Contamination in Vegetable Crops through Wastewater Irrigation and Risk Reduction in the Developing Countries. Journal: Science, Engineering and Health Studies. 15, 21010008 (Q4 journal)
4. Sahana, M.S.F. and Sugirtharan, M., (2021). Effect of different irrigation intervals on growth and yield of chilli crop grown in sandy soil. AGRIEAST: Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 15(1), pp.1–13. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/agrieast.v15i1.97
5. Azaam M.S.M. and Sugirtharan M. (2021). Time scale variation of some selected general water quality parameters of Batticaloa lagoon, Sri Lanka KDU journal of Multidisciplinary studies. Vol 3 issue 1 p 1-8.
6. Narmilan, A., Puvanitha, N., Niroash, G., Sugirtharan, M., Vassanthini, R. (2021). Domestic water consumption pattern and awareness of urban households. Int. J. Hum. Capital Urban Manage., 6(3): 225-236.
7. Narmilan, A. and Sugirtharan, M. (2021). Application of FAO-CROPWAT Modelling on Estimation of Irrigation Scheduling for Paddy Cultivation in Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka: Agricultural Reviews, Volume 42 Issue 1: 73-79. 
8. Arulkirithas, N., Sugirtharan, M. and Irfeey, A.M.M., (2019). Suitability of groundwater for irrigation in Manmunai West Divisional secretariat area of Batticaloa District. AGRIEAST: Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 13(2), pp.17–26. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/agrieast.v13i2.71.
9. Sugirtharan, M., Pathmarajah, S. and Mowjood, M.I.M., (2019). Climate change awareness and perception among the community residing nearby areas of Batticaloa lagoon in Sri Lanka. AGRIEAST: Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 13(2), pp.55–68. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/agrieast.v13i2.74.
10. Udagedara, M. D. and Sugirtharan, M. (2018). Status of micro irrigation systems adopted for vegetable cultivation in Polonnaruwa district, Sri Lanka. AGRIEAST – 11 (2), Journal of the Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. p.1-11 DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/agrieast.v11i2.34.
11. Sugirtharan, M., Pathmarajah, S.and Mowjood, M.I.M (2017). Spatial and temporal dynamics of water quality in Batticaloa lagoon in Sri Lanka. Tropical Agricultural Research Vol. 28 (3) : 281– 397.
12. Sugirtharan M,  Dasinaa S and Sahayarani A (2016) Impact of drought condition on the ecosystem of the Mannar District, Sri Lanka: A Case study. Int. Res. J. Earth Sci. Vol. 4(4), 29-34.
13. Sahayarani A, Dasinaa S and Sugirtharan M (2016), An assessment on the drought issue in Mannar District, Sri Lanka - 30 Years Statistical Review (1981-2010), Sch J Agric Vet Sci., Feb-Mar 2016; 3(2):160-166.
14. Sugirtharan M., Narmilan A., Dasinaa S., Amuthenie S. (2016), Assessment of water availability and personal hygiene in the Vavunatheevu area of Batticaloa District: A Base line study, Sch. J. Arts. Humanit. Soc. Sci., March 2016; 4(3A):242-248.
15. Sugirtharan, M., Pathmarajah, S.and Mowjood, M.I.M (2015). Vertical variation of salinity, electrical conductivity, temperature and pH of Batticaloa lagoon, International Journal of Applied and Physical Sciences, vol. 1, no. 2, pp. 36-41. 2015. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.20469/ijaps.50003-2.
16. Sugirtharan,M. and Rajendran. M. (2015), Assessment of Irrigation Water Quality at Cheddipalayam area of Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka. . I Res.J.Enviro Sci. Vol. 4(3), 50-54,  March (2015).       
17. Sugirtharan,M. and Rajendran. M. (2015), Ground water quality near municipal solid waste dumping site at Thirupperumthurai, Batticaloa. The Journal of Agricultural Sciences,     Sabragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. vol.10, no1. p21-28.
18. Sugirtharan, M., Pathmarajah, S.and Mowjood, M.I.M (2014) Variation of salinity in Batticaloa lagoon in Sri Lanka during wet season.  Tropical Agricultural Research Vol. 25 (3): 403 – 411 Post Graduate Institute of Agriculture, Sri Lanka.
19. Sugirtharan, M., Pathmarajah, S.and Mowjood, M.I.M (2014) Temporal Flux of Salinity and lagoon water height in Batticaloa Lagoon of Sri Lanka During dry Season. European International Journal of Applied Science and Technology Vol. 1 No. 5; p 150-163.
20. Sugirtharan. M, Delina.E.J.P. and Amuthenie. S (2013) A GIS based study on paddy land degradation in Eravur Pattu DS Division, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka. I Res.J.Enviro Sci. Vol. 2 (11), pp 84-87 November (2013).     
21.   Sugirtharan, M. Amuthenie, S.and Bhakare, B.D. (2013),  Suitability of Ground Water for Irrigation near Mula Canal Command Area of Rahuri Tahsil in the Ahmednagar District. International Journal of Scientific Engineering and Technology (IJSET).Vol. 2(11), pp : 1107-1109.
22. Sugirtharan. M  and Venuthasan.T, (2012) Farmers’ Awareness on Climate change Related Issues at Some Irrigable areas of Batticaloa district, Sri Lanka. I Res.J.Enviro Sci. Vol. 1(2), 29-32, September (2012).
23. Sivakumar. K.and Sugirtharan. M. (2010). Impact of Family income and size on per capita solid waste generation: A case study in Manmunai North Divisional Secretariat division of Batticaloa. J.Sci.Univ.Keleniya 5. p 13-23.
24. Sugirtharan, M., Bhakare, B.D., Pawar. D.D. (2008), Changes in well water quality with distance from the Mula right bank canal of Rahuri Tahsil, Maharashtra, India. J.Sc (Journal of Science) EUSL Vol.5 No.1, p 9-18.
25. Sugirtharan, M., Bhakare, B.D., Nijamudeen, M.S and S.R. Shelke (2008) Effects of soil salinity on growth characteristics of Maize (Zea mays.L): A Review. An Asian Journal of soil Science Vol. 3(1): p.197-203.
26. Amuthenie, S., Sugirtharan, M., and Thiruchelvam, T. (2007)  Efficiency of Typha latifolia as the vegetation component for constructed wetlands in the treatment of rice mill wastewater under different strengths of COD. AGRIEAST – 6, Journal of the Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. p.27-32.
27. Sugirtharan, M., and Thiruchelvam, T., (2005) Waste water generation in the Batticaloa Regions. AGRIEAST – 4, Journal of the Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Srilanka. p.1-12.

Peer reviewed Presentations at National/International Conferences/Symposia

Published as full papers 

1. Janani,M. Narmilan,A. and Sugirtharan, M. (2021) Problems and factors influencing the adoption of micro irrigation system in crop cultivation in Manmunai South EruvilPattu DS Division, Batticaloa.  Proceedings of Papers 1 st International Conference on Science and Technology (ICST 2021), Southeastern University of Sri Lanka. p52-58.
2. Pavithra, M., Sugirtharan. M. and Rajendran, M. (2019). Spatial variation of water quality of the unnichchai right bank canal in Batticaloa district. Proceedings of the 2nd international symposium on Agriculture (ISA-2019) Eastern University, Sri Lanka p65-76. 
3. Niroash, G. Sugirtharan. M. and Rajendran, M. (2019). Variation of irrigation water quality with pumping duration at two coastal villages of Batticaloa district.  Proceedings of the 2nd international symposium on Agriculture (ISA-2019) Eastern University, Sri Lanka. p77-84. 
4. Narmilan, A. and Sugirtharan, M. (2018). Modelling the Crop Water Requirement in Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka: FAO-Cropwat Modelling for Rice.  4th Jaffna University International research Conference. JUICE. P 19-24.
5. Dasina, S.and Sugirtharan, M. (2017). Farmer’s adaptation on adverse climatic conditions in some irrigable areas of Trincomalee district, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Recognizing climate change risk of Dry zone farmers (ADAPT- SL) symposium, National Building Research Organization. Colombo. P 151-159.
6. Sugirtharan, M., Pathmarajah, S., Mowjood, M.I.M., and Narmilan, A. (2017). Characteristics of sediments of Batticaloa lagoon of Sri Lanka  during rainy season with special reference to Texture and organic matter. Proceedings of the 5th International symposium on Advances in Civil and Environmental Engineering practices for Sustainable Development. Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. P 52-58. 
7. Sugirtharan, M. Dasina, S. and Musatha, L.B.F. (2017). Farmers’ awareness and climate change related issues in Kantale Left Bank canal Command areas of Trincomalee district, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 5th International symposium on Advances in Civil and Environmental Engineering practices for Sustainable Development. Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. P 295-302. 
8. Upali, J. Sugirtharan M and Dasinaa. S. (2016). Associated problems and farmers’ satisfaction in the use of Mahaweli Irrigation water during Maha and Yala season at Mahaweli C zone of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 5th Annual international Research Conference- 2016, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka. p 192-200.
9. Amuthenie S, Dasinaa. S and Sugirtharan M (2015), Consumers’ willingness over the organic Food Product in Batticaloa district Sri Lanka. proceedings of the International Research symposium (IRSyRUSL), Rajarata University, Sri Lanka, p 108-116.
10. 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,  ISAE 2014. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2014, Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 27 November 2014 pp. 403-406.
11. Venuthasan, T., Vigneswaran, S., Sugirtharan, M., and Pathmarajah, S. (2012)Sustainable use of runoff harvesting tanks in smallholder farming system: a case study at Vellavelli area of Batticaloa District, Proceedings of the Young Water Professionals Symposium (YWPS 2012), Organized by Lanka Jalani in Association with International water management Institute (IWMI) and Unilever Lanka. p 39-42.
12. Yogendran. M., Sugirtharan, M., and Pathmarajah, S. (2009). Variation in The quality of Irrigation water with increasing distance from sea: A case study in Kaluthawalai village of Batticaloa. Proceedings of the 8th Annual Research session, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. P 235-238.
13. Vijayakumar.R, Pathmarajah, S., and Sugirtharan, M. (2009). Developing a Decision Support System for on-farm water management in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 8th Annual Research session, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. p. 208-212.
14. Sugirtharan, M., and Amuthenie.S. (2008) Analytical studies on prawn farm wastewater generated at Thiruperunthurai area of the Batticaloa. Proceedings of the 7th ARS, 2008, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. p. 219-226.
15. Sugirtharan, M., and Amuthenie. S., (2005), Treatment of Prawn farm wastewater by Common cattail (Typha latifolia) under different retention time. Proceedings of the 4th Annual Research Session 2005, Eastern University, Sri Lanka p.250-255. 
16. Sugirtharan, M., Sutharsan, S., and Thiruchelvam, T., (2004). Quality assessment of well water at Thuraineelawanai area of Batticaloa District. Proceedings of the 3rd Annual Research Session 2004, Eastern University, Sri Lanka p 1-7 

Published in abstract form 

1. M.Sugirtharan, S. Pathmarajah, A. Amuthenie, S. Umasankar, A. Janarth (2023). Potential threats to the Batticaloa lagoon environment with special reference to the wastewater generating pollution sources. Proceedings of the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (ICMR 2023), Eastern University, Sri Lanka, Chenkalady.p 15.
2. Majitha, I.F., and Sugirtharan, M. (2022). Growth and Yield Responses of Green gram (Vigna radiata) Irrigated by Different Concentrations of Saline Water. Proceedings of the 5th National Symposium on Agriculture. Faculty of Agriculture, EUSL. p 21.
3. Herath, H.M.N.I., Sugirtharan, M., and Umashankar. S. (2022) Soil and Water Conservation in Hilly Areas: A Review. Proceedings of the 5th National Symposium on Agriculture. Faculty of Agriculture, EUSL. p 22.
4. Saraniya, K. and Sugirtharan, M. (2022). Irrigation with Different Water Sources and Agronomic Performances of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus). Proceedings of the 5th National Symposium on Agriculture. Faculty of Agriculture, EUSL. p 25.
5. Wathsala, N.K.D.U., Shahana, M.S.F. and Sugirtharan. M. (2020). Irrigation Water Quality Of Parakrama Samudraya Canal Command Area, Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka. 3rd National Symposium on Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. P 31.
6. Sugirtharan.M., Dasinaa S., Udagedara M.D. (2017). Study on the existing irrigation practices and limitations on adopting micro irrigation system among vegetable farmers at some areas of the Polonnaruwa district, Sri Lanka. (Abstract) Proceedings of the 2nd International Research Conference, Trincomalee campus, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. p 02.
7. Jayawardena S.P., Sugirtharan.M. Narmilan A. (2017). Paddy farmer’s satisfaction and problems associated with Mahavilachchiya Tank irrigation in Anuradhapura district.(Abstract) Proceedings of the 2nd International Research Conference, Trincomalee campus, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. p 03.
8. Sugirtharan, M., Pathmarajah, S.and Mowjood, M.I.M (2016). Vertical variation of salinity, Electrical conductivity, Temperature and pH of Batticaloa lagoon, Sri Lanka. Souvenir of the 6th International Science congress (ISC 2016) Pune, Maharashtra India. P98.
9. 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  Abstracts of the Proceedings of the Int.symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2014, University of Ruhunu, Sri Lanka.   
10. Sugirtharan, M. and Amuthenie, S. (2014), Study on the water use and sanitary conditions of the resettled areas of the Manmunai West divisional Secretariat in Batticaloa District. Proceedings of the Abstracts of the WinC 2014. Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
11. Sugirtharan, M., and Rajendran, M. (2014), Impact of Municipal Solid Waste Dumping Site on Ground Water Quality at Thirupperunthurai, Batticaloa. Proceedings of the Abstracts of the WinC 2014. Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
12. Sugirtharan, M., Amuthenie, S., Pathmarajah, S.and Mowjood, M.I.M (2014) Household Water Use and Sanitation of Rural Community in the resettlement areas of the Eravur Pattu Divisional Secretariat division in Batticaloa District. International Conference of Agricultural Sciences 2014 (AgInsight 2014). Faculty of Agricultural Sciences. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. p 74.
13. Sugirtharan, M., Pathmarajah, S.and Mowjood, M.I.M (2013) study on the effects of anthropogenic activities on the lagoon near manmunai pattu area of Batticaloa district. Proceedings of the young scientist forum 2013 p 49.
14. Sugirtharan, M., Venuthasan, T., and Pathmarajah, S. (2013), Climate change Adaptation strategies: A case study of the Unnichchai irrigation command area in the Batticaloa district of sri lanka. Abstracts of the 4th International Symposium 2013, Sabragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. p27.  
15. Vimalaraj, N. and Sugirtharan, M. (2012). The sustainable use of household roof top rain water harvesting system in Ampara District, Sri Lanka. Proceeding of the Abstracts, International Research Conference – JUICE 2012, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. P.26.  
16. SriRanjan, N., Maithreepala, R.A., Arachchige P.T.K., and Sugirtharan, M. (2012). Effect of Thiruperumthurai dumping site on the ground water quality of the residence area close to Batticaloa. Abstracts of papers, 18th  Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. p 32.
17. Nimalsanjayan.K,, Rajendram.K., and Sugirtharan. M. (2011) FbePh;j;juNtWghLfSk; gpur;ridfSk;: fhj;jhd;Fb gpuNjrnrayhsh; gpupT. Proceedings of the Abstracts for the National Conference on Regional Development 2011. South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.p. 52.
18. Sugirtharan., M. and Venuthasan, T. (2011). Status of household rain water harvesting tanks in some areas of Batticaloa District. Proceedings of the Int.symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2011, University of Ruhunu, Sri Lanka. p 105. 
19. Sugirtharan, M., Sivakumar, K. and Amuthenie.S (2011), Effect of pumping duration on Irrigation water quality at farmers’ field of Kaluthawalai coastal village of Batticaloa. Intsym 2011, South Eastern University, Sri Lanka. p.69.
20. Janeef, M.F.M., and Sugirtharan, M. (2011), Present status and development of Unnichchai irrigation command area of Batticaloa. Intsym 2011, South Eastern University, Sri L anka. p.94.
21. Thuvarahan.P., Pathmarajah, S. and Sugirtharan. M. (2010) Investigation on the ground water salinity problem in the Madukkarai resettlement village at Mannar district. The 9th Annual Research Session, EUSL.  p.51.
22. Rifas. AC. and Sugirtharan.M. (2010) A  Study  on  the  present  status  of  Rugam Irrigation command area of the Batticaloa district. The 9th Annual Reasearch Session, EUSL.  p.9.
23. Sugirtharan. M, Niththiyakumar. M., Vijayakumar. R. (2010) Evaluation of water quality of some selected mangrove systems in the Batticaloa district. 3rd International symposium, Sabragamuwa University, Sri Lanka. p.136.
24. Sivakumar.K, and Sugirtharan. M., (2010) Waste generation and characterization at Household level: A Case study at Manmunai North Divisional Secretariat divisions of Batticaloa District. 3rd International symposium, Sabragamuwa University, Sri Lanka. p.119.
25. Vijayakumar.R., Pathmarajah. S., and Sugirtharan. M. (2010), Interactive information system for on-farm water management. 3rd International symposium, Sabragamuwa University, Sri Lanka. p.36.
26. Sugirtharan, M., and Bhakare, B.D (2008), Assessment of well water and soil quality as influenced by canal water seepage along the sides of Mula right bank canal in Rahuri Tahsil, Maharashtra, India. (MSc thesis Abstract) AGRIEAST (7), Journal of the Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. p.65-66.
27. Saravanan, T., Amuthenie, S., Sugirtharan, M. and Thiruchelvam, T. (2006), Study on Solid and Liquid waste generated from the Valaichchenai paper mill.  Abstract of the 5th Annual Research Session 2006, Eastern University, Sri Lanka p. 26. 
28. Sugirtharan, M., and Thiruchelvam, T., (2003) Pollution strength of wastewater in the Batticaloa district. Proceedings of The International workshop on the International workshop on the Environmental management in North East of Sri Lanka, Jaffna University Sri Lanka (December 1-4 2003) p 66-67

Short communication

1. Nagendran V.,Sugirtharan M.,Amuthenie S. (2018). Determining factors for the adoption of sprinkler irrigation system in Navithanveli Divisional Secretariat areas of Ampara district, Sri Lanka. Res. J. Agriculture & Forestry Sci., 6(4), 18-22.

Books

1. J. Nithakaran and Sugirtharan.M (2008) Poultry rearing in tamil. (Nfhop tsh;g;G) (ISBN:978-955-1443-26-9).
2. Sureshsundar. S. and Sugirtharan.M. (2008), Golden Rice  (tpw;wkpD}l;lg;gl;l muprp) (ISBN: 978-955-1443-55-9).
3. M. Sugirtharan, A. Devanilogini and L. Pathmashini (2009) “Compost making” (in tamil). (fopTfspypUe;J fUk;nghd; cUthf;fk; - $l;nlU jahupg;G). (ISBN: 978-955-1443-24-5).
4. M. Rajendran, E.Subalini and M. Sugirtharan (2012) Environmental Protection and Biotechnology (#ow;ghJfhg;Gk; caph;j;njhopEl;gKk;) (ISBN: 978-955-54237-0-0).
5. S.Viharnaa, M. Sugirtharan and S.Amuthenie (2013) Post Harvest Technology (mWtilf;Fg; gpd;dhd njhopEl;gk;) ISBN 978-955-44337-0-0.
6. Sugirtharan, M. and E. J. Delina Prince (2014) Collection of Published Research Abstracts (Agricultural Engineering) 2014 - Volume - 01 Publisher: Department of Agricultural Engineering Faculty of Agriculture Eastern University, Sri Lanka, ISBN: 978-955-1443-76-4
7. M.Sugirtharan and Fatima Sahana (2021). fhyepiyf; fhuzpfSk; mtw;wpd; mstPLk;. (Climatic factors and their measurements) ISBN 978-955-54175-2-5.

 News Paper Articles

1. Sureshsundar. S. and Sugirtharan.M. (2003), New choice in water purification: Moringa Seeds. Daily news, Sri Lanka dated 2003.02.10.
2. Sugirtharan, M., Amuthenie. S (2003) Low cost Wastewater Treatment. Daily News, Sri Lanka dated 2003.03.11.
3. Sugirtharan, M., Amuthenie. S (2003), Mangroves-Nature’s gift. Daily News, Sri Lanka dated 2003.06.10.

1. Irrigation and water management
2. Water quality
3. Water resource management
4. Climate change
5. Soil and water conservation 

Postgraduate/ Undergraduate/Diploma

1. Irrigation systems
2. Irrigation and water management
3. Water quality for agriculture
4. Soil and water conservation Engineering
5. Water management Techniques
6. Pressurized irrigation systems
7. Advanced Watershed management
8. Climate change and Water Resource Management

• International Best oral research paper presentation award at 6th International Science Congress organized by International Science community Association at Pune, Maharashtra, India

1. Head/ Department of Multidisciplinary studies, Faculty of Technology, Eastern University, Sri Lanka w.e.f 01.02.2022 to date.
2. Actg. Head/ Department of Biosystem Technology, Faculty of Technology, Eastern University, Sri Lanka since 01.09.2019 to 31.07.2020.
3. Head/ Department of Agricultural Engineering since 1st September 2008 to 1st June 2012.
4. Activity Coordinator for the ELTA-ELSE development project for the faculty of Agriculture, EUSL from 2nd October 2020 to 30th to date.
5. District Coordinator (Batticaloa) for the Baseline survey on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene conditions among conflict-affected communities in Eastern Sri Lanka (Batticaloa & Trincomalee Districts).
6. Programme Coordinator, Land based Eco system, CIDA Restore Project, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. 
7. Coordinator, Industrial Linkage Unit, Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
8. Coordinator, International Symposium on Agriculture (ISA 2019) conducted by Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka held on 2019.01.09. 
9. Member of the Senate, Eastern University, Sri Lanka 2008-2012, 2022, 2023.
10. Coordinator/ Higher Degree Programme, Faculty of Agriculture, EUSL (November 2008- April 2012 and 01st September 2016 to 31st August 2019).  
11. General Secretary, Alumini Association of Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. 
12. General Secretary, Senior Common Room Society (SCRS) 2022, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. 
13. Vice President, Senior Common Room Society (SCRS) 2023, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
14. Treasurer, Teacher’s Association, Eastern University, Sri Lanka for the financial year 2016/2017.