Prof. M. Pagthinathan

• Specialized in Dairy Processing Technology, Reproductive physiology & techniques of farm animals and Health care of farm animals.

1. Nafees, M.S.M. and Pagthinathan, M. (2015). Dietary enrichment of broiler chicken with omega-3 fatty acids and beneficial role in human cardiovascular health: A Review. AGRIEAST (Journal of Agricultural Science), 10: 27 – 35.
2. Pagthinathan, M. and Nafees, M.S.M. (2015). Biochemistry of cheese ripening. AGRIEAST (Journal of Agricultural Science), 10: 16-26.

3. Jeyamalar, J., Pagthinathan, M. and Mahusoon, M.M. (2008). Comparison of characteristics of cattle production under up country wet zone and low country dry zone condition in Sri Lanka. Agrieast, 7: 9-15.
4. Perera, E.R.K., Pagthinathan, M.,  Perera , A.N.F and    Abeygunawardena, H.(2004). Critical value of environment. Physiological and managemental factors effecting conception rate of postpartum water buffalo (bubalus bubalis) ; Proceeding 7th  World buffalo congress. pp: 604-612.
5. Pagthinathan, M., Perera, E.R.K.., Perera , A.N.F and   Kaduwela, S.C. (2003). Relationship of environmental factors, cooling treatment, blood metabolites, and intensity of heat signs at insemination with conception rate of water buffalo  (bubalus bubalis. Tropical Agricultural Research. 15 : 226-234.
6. Pagthinathan, M., Perera, E.R.K ., Wijayagunawardana M.P.B., Perera , A.N.F.,  Kaduwela, S.C. and K.A.Perera. (2002) Interrelationships among  environmental and physiological factors at insemination with conception rate of  water buffalo (bubalus bubalis). Tropical Agricultural Research, 14:40-49.

Proceeding:

7. Pagthinathan, M., Ghazali, H. M., Yazid, A. M. and Foo, H.L. (2011). Use of different techniques to precipitate milk clotting enzyme extracted from kesinai (Streblus asper) leave.16th International Conference on Biotechnology in Animal Reproduction. (ICBAR), pp 105.
8. Pagthinathan, M., Ghazali, H. M., Yazid, A. M. and Foo, H.L. (2009). Extraction and Partial Purification of Milk Clotting Enzyme from Kesinai (Streblus asper) Leaves Extract.11th ASEAN Food Conferences, pp 55.

Abstract:

1. Pagthinathan, M., Dasinaa, S., Nafees, M.S.M. and Ramees, M.L.M. (2016). Effects of environmental and animal factors on conception rate at the time of insemination of Sahiwal cattle in dry zone of Sri Lanka. Paper presented at the Proceedings of 6^th International Symposium 2016 (IntSym 2016), South Eastern University of Sri Lanka. p.38.
2. Pagthinathan, M. and Nafees, M.S.M. (2016). Production and Evaluation of Low Fat Cheddar Cheese using Buffalo Milk. Paper presented at the Proceedings of 4^th Kuala Lumpur International Agriculture, Forestry & Plantation Conference (KLIAFP4), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, pp.87-97.
3. Pagthinathan, M. and Nafees, M.SM. (2013). Performance in relation to Environmental parameter in the dry Zone of Sri Lanka. 2nd annual Science Research session (ASRS)-201, Faculty of Sciences. South Eastern University of Sri Lanka. P.6. 
4. Pagtinathan, M. and Ghazali, H. M. (2011). Evaluate physicochemical properties of Cheddar cheese using whole and skim milk.  ARS Eastern University ;pp 14.
5. Jeniton, J., Subalini, E. and Pagthinathan,M. (2011). Phenotypic and henotypic and genetic analysis of productive and reproductive performance of Sahiwal cattle in Sri Lanla. ARS Eastern University ;pp 21.
6. Pagthinathan, M., Nafees, M.S.M. and Jeyamalar, R. (2006). Preliminary survey and study of cattle population in Koralai pattu south Division of Batticaloa district.   ARS Eastern University ;pp 22.

Book:

15. Nafees, M. S. M. and Pagthinathan, M. (2006). Improving feeding trends and digestion of Ruminants. Published in Department of Animal Science, Eastern University Sri Lanka.
16. Subalini, T., Nafees, M. S. M. and Pagthinathan, M. (2006). Recent researches in livestock production Published in Department of Animal Science, Eastern University Sri Lanka.   

Book chapter:

1. Pagthinathan, M. (2006). Dairy products and their technology – At a glance. Appropriate postharvest management of Agriculture produce. Training Manual for short course Training. Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka in partnership with British council, Sri Lanka. Pp. 176-188.  
2. Pagthinathan, M. (2006). Whey products in yogurt. Appropriate postharvest management of Agriculture produce. Training Manual for short course Training. Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka in partnership with British council, Sri Lanka. Pp. 189-194.

• Animal reproduction and their application techniques
• Animal Husbandry and management
• Milk processing technology
• Animal health care

• Anatomy and Physiology of Farm and Aquatic Animals
• Management of Ruminants
• Practices in Livestock Production
• Reproductive Physiology
• Lactation Physiology and Digestion in Pre-ruminants
• Livestock Products Technology

1. Member of sports advisory board Eastern University Sri Lanka
2. UNFPA Coordinator / Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University Sri Lanka 2004
3. Head of the Department in Animal Science, Eastern University Sri Lanka 2005 to 2006
4. Men’s hostel warden in Eastern University Sri Lanka, 2005 to 2006
5. Chairman of Curriculum Revising Committee at Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University Sri Lanka from September 2010 to date.
6. Secretary of Internal Quality Assurance Unit in EUSL 2011 to date
7. Director/Staff Development Centre, Eastern University Sri Lanka EUSL since September 2011