FULL NAME

Narayana Mudiyanselage Nayana Kumari Narayana

PERSONAL

Born February 02, 1970

Married

NATIONALITY

Sri Lankan

LANGUAGE ABILITY

English excellent

Sinhala mother tongue

HIGHER EDUCATION

• B.Sc. (Agriculture): Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (1993-1997)-Second Class (Upper Division Honours).

• M.Phil (Animal/Dairy Science): Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (1999-2004).

• PhD (Dairy Technology): National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India (2009-2012).

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Successfully completed the module “Milk Processing” of the International Diploma on Dairy Husbandry and Milk Processing, which was held at the Dairy Training Centre, Oenkerk, The Netherlands from 04th to 29thApril, 2016 under Ptc+ and Netherlands fellowship Programme.

• Successfully completed the International Training Course on “Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Techniques” conducted by Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, India under TCS Colombo Plan in year 2007 (15th October to 14th November, 2007).

• Successfully completed the International course on “System Analysis and Design for Agricultural Development” which was held by the International Agricultural Centre, Wageningen, The Netherlands from 12th to 23rd April, 2004.

• Successfully completed the International course on “Development of the Dairy Chain” which was held by the International Agricultural Centre, Wageningen, The Netherlands from 22nd March to 9th April, 2004.

• Successfully completed the Certificate Course for Professional Development in Higher Education (CCPDHE) conducted by the Staff Development Centre, University of Ruhuna, Sri lanka (6 months course).

SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/SYMPOSIA/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

• Successfully completed the 3 day residential workshop on “Multi-stakeholder Partnership Tools and Participatory Curriculum Development” which was jointly conducted by the Wageningen University and Research, The Netherlands and Faculty of Agruculture, University of Ruhuna and funded by ‘Nuffic’ at South Lake Resort, Koggala, Sri Lanka (3rd to 5th March, 2019).

• International Symposium of Agriculture and Environment–ISAE 2019: Networking for Smart Agriculture and Sustainability of Bio Resources held on 28thFebruary, 2019 at Hotel Blue Waters Wadduwa, Sri Lanka

• Successfully completed the 3 day workshop on “Multi-stakeholder Partnership Tools for Agricultural Development” which was jointly conducted by the Wageningen University and Research, The Netherlands and Faculty of Agruculture, University of Ruhuna and funded by ‘Nuffic’ at Hotel Amari, Galle (19th to 21st December, 2018).

• International Symposium of Agriculture and Environment–ISAE 2018: Sustainable Intensification of Agriculture towards Food Security held on 17th January, 2018 at Hotel Galadhari, Colombo, Sri Lanka

• International Symposium of Agriculture and Environment–ISAE 2017: Greener Agriculture and Environment through Convergence of Technologies held on 19th January, 2017 at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.

• Successfully completed the National Workshop on “Separation Techniques in Natural Product Research” conducted by the Natural Product Research Group of the National Institute of Fundamental Studies, Kandy, Sri Lanka from 19th to 23rd September, 2016.

• Successfully completed the workshop on “The use of SPSS in Social Research” conducted at the Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna from 27th July to 13th September 2016

• Attended and contributed actively for the stakeholder workshop to update the research priority areas for the livestock and poultry sector in Sri Lanka organized by the Council for Agricultural Research Policy (CARP) Sri Lanka at Institute of Continuing Education (ICE)Gannoruwa, Peradeniya on 17/06/2016.

• Workshop on “Writing a High Impact Research Article” organized by the Young Scientist Forum (YSF) of the National Science and Technology Commission (NASTEC) held on 9th and 10th July 2015 at the Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute.

• Workshop on principles and procedures of assessment conducted by the Staff Development Centre, University of Ruhuna, Sri lanka.

• Jaffna University International Conference: JUICE 2014, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka 18-19 December, 2014.

• International Symposium of Faculty of Agriculture–ISAE 2014: Agriculture and Environment held on 27th November, 2014 at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.

• Wayamba International Conference: WinC 2014 of Wayamba University of Sri Lanka 29-30 August, 2014.

• Training of Trainers workshop on “Delivering Soft Skills” conducted for the academic staff of the University of Ruhuna from 23rd – 25th May 2014 organized by University of Ruhuna (University Development Grants, HETC Project) funded by the World Bank.

• Workshop on “Training Student Counselors to give a better counseling service: Guidance and Counseling for University Students” held on 25th March, 2014 at the faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna: Organized by the Staff Development Centre, University of Ruhuna and Funded by Higher Education for the Twenty First Century (HETC) Project, Ministry of Higher Education, Sri Lanka.

• International Symposium of Faculty of Agriculture–ISAE 2013: Agriculture and Environment held on 28th November, 2013 at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.

• Workshop on “Essentials for Biological Research” organized by the Young Scientists Forum of the National Science and Technology Commission in Association with Staff Development Centre, University of Ruhuna on 5th September 2013 at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna.

• 3rd International Symposium of South Eastern university of Sri Lanka, 6-7 July 2013, Oluvil, Sri Lanka.

• XL Dairy Industry Conference on “Indian Dairying: Perspective 2020”, at New Delhi, India from 2-5th February, 2012.

• International conference on ‘Functional Dairy Foods’, Organized by Dairy Technology Society of India and National Dairy Research Institute, at Karnal, Haryana, India from 16th-19th November, 2011.

• 2nd National Symposium 2009, organized by Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna.

• National Symposium 2008, organized by Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna.

• Workshop on “Research and Development: The need for a new Research Culture” organized by the Young Scientists Forum of the National Science and Technology Commission in Association with Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science on 21 December 2004 at University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

WORKING EXPERIENCE

• Alumni of the Dairy Training Centre, Oenkerk, The Netherlands

• Alumni of the National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India

• Life member of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science.

• Life member of the Sri Lanka Association of Animal Production

• Committee member of the Ruhuna University Women's Association

• A member of the Ruhuna University Agriculture Teachers' Association.

• Member of Indian Dairy Association

AWARDS/GRANTS/FELLOWSHIPS

• Fellowship offered by Netherland Fellowship Programme (Nuffic) to complete the International course module on “Milk Processing” which was conducted by the Dairy Training Centre, Oenkerk, The Netherlands from 04th April to 29th April, 2016.

• Best oral presentation presented at the Technical Session on Agricultural Interventions of the 10th Academic Sessions of the University of Ruhuna held on 20th March 2013 at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.

• Council for Agricultural Research Policy, Sri Lanka (2009-2012), Scholarship offered for PhD Programme.

• Fellowship offered by TCS Colombo Plan, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India in year 2007 to complete the International Training Course on “Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Techniques” conducted by Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, India (15th October to 14th November, 2007).

• Fellowship offered by Netherland Fellowship Programme (Nuffic) to complete the International course on “Dairy Farming for Rural Development” which was held by the International Agricultural Centre, Wageningen, The Netherlands from March 22nd to April 23rd, 2004.

• Postgraduate Research Grant awarded to follow M. Phil Degree from Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya in year 2000.

• Prof. R. R. Appadurai Memmorial Prize meant for best all round student specialized in the field of Animal Science for the year 1997 by the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES/COMMITMENTS

• Student counselor, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna 2014

• Academic counselor, Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna 2013, 2014, 2015

• Chairperson (ISAE 2014 Student Session), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna.

• Coordinator (MSc Animal Science 2009/2010 Batch), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna with effect from 10/0/2014 todate.

• Member/ Chairperson of Vice Chancellor’s and Dean’s Awards Committee, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna 2013-2018

• Member of Farm Development Committee, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna 2013, 2014, 2019

• Member of the Landscaping Committee, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna 2013, 2014, 2015

• First Faculty Coordinator, Industrial Training Programme, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna

• Member of the Academic Committee, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

• Served as the co-controller examiner of the practical examination of the subject Bio System Technology, GCA (A/L) Examination 2016 at the Centre Theldeniya Central College, Theldeniya, Kandy.

• Served as the co-controller examiner of the practical examination of the subject Bio System Technology, GCA (A/L) Examination 2019 at the Centre St. Thomas Boys’ College, Matale.

RESEARCH ENGAGEMENT

• Attitude on safety of animal source foods among consumers in Sri Lanka

• Sensory characterization of full fat ultra-high temperature (UHT) treated milk marketed in Sri Lanka

• Milk adulteration in Southern Province of Sri Lanka

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Processing of dairy products

• Functional dairy products and fermented dairy products

• Dairy food contaminants

• Sensory evaluation of Dairy products

• Consumer studies related to milk and dairy products

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

IN SCI/REFEREED JOURNALS

Narayana, N. M. N. K., Fernando, W. S. K. and Samaraweera, G. C. (2020) Awareness and Attitude towards Functional Dairy Products among consumers in Western Province of Sri Lanka. Turkish Journal of Agriculture-Food Science and Technology. 8 (6): 1308-1314. Doi: https://doi.org/1024925/turjafv8i61308-13143326

Narayana, N. M. N. K., Fazil, M. T. M. Sujani, I. W. A. S. and Faslan, M. T. M. (2020). Backyard poultry production in Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka. Submitted to the journal ‘AGRIEAST- Journal of Agricultural Sciences’

Narayana, N. M. N. K., Edirimanna, E. A. P. S. and Marapana R. A. U. J., PiyaratnaM. K. D. K. (2019). Characterization and Ranking of Commercial vanilla flavoured set yoghurts marketed in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition 4(3):172-179.

Narayana, N. M. N. K. and Gupta, V. K. (2018).Storage changes and shelf life of strawberry set yoghurt made by milk standardized using ultrafiltered skim milk retentate. International Journal of Scientific and Technology Research 7(8):261-268

Narayana, N. M. N. K. and Gupta, V. K. (2016).Quality of plain set yoghurt as affected by levels of ultrafiltration concentration of milk and inoculum of yoghurt culture. Turkish Journal of Agriculture- Food Science and Technology 4(6):508-514.

Narayana, N. M. N. K. and Gupta, V. K. (2014). Quality of cow milk plain set yoghurt as affected by ultrafiltration process. Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension.16(3):73-79.

Narayana, N. M. N. K. and Gupta, V. K. (2013). Effect of total milk solid content adjusted by adding ultrafiltered milk retentate on quality of set mango yoghurt. Int. J of Dairy Tech. 66 (4). Pp: 570-575 doi:10.1111/1471-0307.12081.

Narayana, N. M. N. K., Jayasinghe, J. M. P. K. and Edirisinghe U. (2003). Evaluation of bacterial profiles of srimp farm treatment systems and the impact of the use of probiotic on shrimp health and farm performance. Sri Lanka J of Animal Production, 2 (1):15-22.

IN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES/SYMPOSIA

Musayith, K. L. M. and Narayana, N. M. N. K. (2020). Attitude on safety of animal source foods among consumers in Ampara district of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Student Session of International Symposium of Agriculture and Environment–ISAE 2020, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka (Accepted)

Fazil, M. T. M., Narayana, N. M. N. K., Sujani, I. W. A. S., Faslan, M. T. M. and Sharma, U. N. S. (2020). Backyard poultry production in Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka: Management aspects. Proceedings of the International Symposium of Agriculture and Environment–ISAE 2020, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 137.

Ekanayake E. M. T. I. D., Karunarathne A. D. R., Narayana N. M. N. K., Samaraweera G. C., Aththanayaka W. A. S. B. (2020). Consumer Awareness, Brand Preference and Determinants of Purchasing Decision of Ultra High Temperature (UHT) Treated Milk: A study in Galle District, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Symposium of Agriculture and Environment–ISAE 2020, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 167.

Narayana, N. M. N. K., Reyumi, J., Gunawardana, W. W. D. A., Premakumara, M. M. K. and Lal, P. K. (2018). Quality of Mozzarella Cheese: Effect of Milk Source, Starter Culture and Incubation Temperature. Proceedings of the International Symposium of Agriculture and Environment–ISAE 2018, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.

Narayana, N. M. N. K. (2017). Effect of addition of malted finger millet flour on physical properties of yoghurt. Proceedings of the International Symposium of Agriculture and Environment–ISAE 2017, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 185-187.

Narayana, N. M. N. K. and Gupta V. K. (2017). Physicochemical, physical, textural and sensory quality of strawberry set yoghurt as affected by total milk solid content adjusted using 5 fold ultrafiltered cow skim milk retentate. International conference on Food Quality, Safety and Security (FoodQualss), 24-25 October, 2017 Colombo, Sri Lanka

Narayana, N. M. N. K. and Gupta V. K. (2014). Effect of refrigerated storage on quality of set yoghurt made from ultra filtered milk. Proceedings of the Jaffna University International Conference: JUICE 2014, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka 18-19 December, 2014. Pp.

Narayana, N. M. N. K. and Gupta V. K. (2014). Use of ultra filtration process in the manufacture of mango yoghurt: Optimization of fruit pulp level. Proceedings of the Wayamba International Conference: WinC 2014 of Wayamba University of Sri Lanka 29-30 August, 2014. Pp 210.

Narayana, N. M. N. K. and Gupta, V. K. (2013). Effect of milk base heat treatment on physicochemical, physical, textural and sensory attributes of plain set yoghurt made employing ultra filtration process. Paper presented at the International Symposium of Faculty of Agriculture–ISAE 2013: Agriculture and Environment held on 28th November, 2013 at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.

Narayana, N. M. N. K. and Gupta, V. K. (2013). Physical, textural and sensory attributes of plain set yoghurt made employing ultra filtration technique as affected by titratable acidity during incubation. Biology, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Proceedings of 3rd International Symposium of South Eastern university of Sri Lanka, 6-7 July 2013, Oluvil, Sri Lanka.pp19-24.

Narayana, N. M. N. K. and Gupta, V. K. (2012). Qualtity of set yoghurt as affected by levels of ultrafiltration concentration of milk and inoculum. XL Dairy Industry Conference. 2-5 February 2012, New Delhi, India.

OTHER PUBLICATIONS

Narayana N. M. N. K., Wimanshinee, A. G. N. and Perera M. N. P (2019). Utilization of Mangosteen (Garciniamangostana L.) Peel Powder Extract for the Production of Functional Stirred Yoghurt. Abstracts of the 16th Academic Sessions of the University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka which was held in 06th March, 2019. Pp23

Narayana, N. M. N. K. and Gupta V. K. (2015). Changes during refrigerated storage of strawberry set yoghurt made by milk standardized using ultra filtered retentate. Paper presented at the 12th Academic Sessions of the University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka which was held in 04th March, 2015.

Narayana, N. M. N. K. and Gupta V. K. (2014). Effect of standardizing milk base using 5 fold utrafiltered cow skim milk retentate on quality characteristics of plain set yoghurt Paper presented at the 11th Academic Sessions of the University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka which was held in 19th March, 2014.

Narayana, N. M. N. K. and Gupta, V. K. (2013). Effect of direct ultrafiltration of milk vs. ultrafiltered retentate addition for the adjustment of total solids in yoghurt milk on quality of cow milk set yoghurt. Programme and abstracts of 10th Academic Sessions. University of Ruhuna. Pp:71.

Narayana N.M.N.K. and Sandika A. L. (2009) Cottage curd production in Matara district with special emphasis on farmer awareness and preference towards the use of an improved culture for the production of quality curd. Proceedings of the 2nd National Symposium 2009, Organized by Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Pp: 80.

Narayana, N. M. N. K., Premakumara, M. M. K. and Lal, P. K. (2009). A comparative study of the quality of yoghurt marketed in Southern Sri Lanka by large scale manufacturers and by rural households. Proceedings of the 6th Academic Sessions. University of Ruhuna. Pp:55.

Narayana, N. M. N. K., De Silva W. S. S. and Rupasingha, L. (2008). Effect of storage temperature of raw cream on quality of sour cream. Proceedings of the National Symposium 2008. Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna. Pp:46-47.

Narayana, N. M. N. K., Attanayaka, Y. I., Serasinhe, R. T. and Rupasingha, L. (2008). Development of a whey beverage with higher sensory qualities and a better shelf life. Proceedings of the 5th Academic Sessions. University of Ruhuna. Pp:149-154.

Narayana, N. M. N. K., Kulasooriya, J. H. K., Arsakularathna, D. A. M. and Serasinhe, R. T. (2008). Investigation into quality of ice cream with Anona (Annona muricata) Proceedings of the 5th Academic Sessions. University of Ruhuna. Pp:137-142.

Subasinghe, S. N., Narayana, N. M. N. K. and Gunawardana, W. W. D. A. (2007). Hygeinic quality assessment of raw cow milk in MILCO farmers (A case study in Akurugoda area). Proceedings of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (63nd Annual Sessions), Pp: 45.

Narayana, N. M. N. K. and Silva, K. F. S. T. (2006). Effect of temperature-time combination and CO2 addition on destruction of thermoduric and psychrotrophic microorganisms in chilled pasteurized cow milk. Abstracts of the 4th Academic Sessions. University of Ruhuna. Pp:10.

Najila Gayani, S. P. P., Gunawardana, W. W. D. A., Narayana, N. M. N. K. and Hettige, S. (2006). Analytical Observations on hygienic milk production in buffalo farms of Nilwala River basin of Matara District. Proceedings of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (62nd Annual Sessions), Pp: 181.

Narayana, N. M. N. K. and Silva, K. F. S. T. (2006). Effect of temperature-time combination and CO2 addition on shelf life extension of chilled pasteurized cow milk. Proceedings of the 3rd Academic Sessions. University of Ruhuna. Pp:52-56.

Gajaweera, C. J., Narayana, N. M. N. K., Arsakularathna, D. A. M. and Serasinhe, R. T. (2005). Development and quality evaluation of value added mangrove apple ice cream. Proceedings of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (61st Annual Sessions), Pp: 120.

Narayana, N. M. N. K. and Silva, K. F. S. T. (2004). Effect of addition of low levels of CO2 on keeping quality of raw milk. Proceedings of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (60th Annual Sessions), December 2004 Pp: 89.

Narayana, N. M. N. K. (1999). Economics of goat industry related products. Publication of the seminar and workshop on “Goat production for the rural agricultural development” Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Mapalana, Kamburupitiya. Pp: 50-53 (A Sinhala publication).

PAPERS PRESENTED IN CONFERENCES

Narayana, N.M.N.K. (1999) Economics of goat industry related products. Publication of the seminar and workshop on Goat production for the rural agricultural development Dept. of Animal science, faculty of agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Mapalana Kamburupitiya. Pp 50-53. (A sinhala publication)

Narayana, N.M.N.K., Jayasinghe, J.M.P.K. and Edirisinghe, U. (2003): Evaluation of bacterial profiles of shrimp farm treatment systems and the impact of the use of a probiotic on shrimp health and farm performance. In Sri Lanka Journal of Animal Production: Vol.02: Issue 01. Pp 15-22.

Narayana, N.M.N.K. and Silva, K.F.S.T. (2004) Effect of addition of low levels of CO2 on keeping quality of raw milk. Proceedings of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science. (60th annual sessions) December 2004. Pp: 89.

Gajaweera, C.J. Narayana N.M.N.K, Arsekularathna, D.A.M. and Serasinhe, R.T. (2005). Development and quality evaluation of value added mangrove apple ice cream. Proceedings of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science. (61st annual sessions). Pp 120.

Narayana, N.M.N.K. and Silva, K.F.S.T. (2006). Effect of temperature- time combination and CO2 addition on shelf life of chilled pasteurized cow milk. Abstracts of the 3rd Academic Sessions. University of Ruhuna. Pp 06.

Kulasooriya J.H.K, Narayana N.M.N.K, Arsekularathna D.A.M. and Serasinhe R.T (2006) Development of an Annona (Annona muricata) ripple ice cream. Paper was submitted for the publication in the proceedings of the 4th academic sessions of the University of Ruhuna.

Najila Gayani S.P.P, Gunawardana, W.W.D.A, Narayana, N.M.N.K. and Hettige, S. (2006). Analytical observations on hygienic milk production in buffalo farms of Nilwala River basin of Matara District. Paper was submitted and accepted for the publication in proceedings of the 62nd annual sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science.

Narayana, N.M.N.K. and Silva, K.F.S.T. (2006). Effect of temperature- time combination and CO2 addition on destruction of thermoduric and psychrotrophic microorganisms in chilled pasteurized cow milk. Paper was submitted and accepted for the publication in Abstracts of the 4th Academic Sessions. University of Ruhuna.