Ms. M.S. Jayathilaka

Department of Biosystems Techhnology
Lecturer(Probationary)
mevuni@btec.ruh.ac.lk



ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education


Professional Experience

Temporary demonstrator Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna 22nd April 2019- 22nd April 2021
Industrial trainee Group Sustainability of Dialog Axiata PLC April 2018-December 2018
PUBLICATIONS

Conference / Journal Publications

Upamalika, S.W.A.M., De Silva, S.I.S., Jayathilaka, M.S., Rajawatta, K.M.W., Hewage, W.H.N.Y. and Ranasinghe, K.T.A.G., 2023. Growth and Yield Performances of Ipomea aquatica (Water Spinach) as Affected by Different Liquid Fertilizers in Static Solution Culture. 20 th Academic sessions and 19th Vice Chancellor’s award.University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
Jayathilaka, M.S., Subasinghe, S., Rajawatta, K.M.W. and Karunarathne, K.H.T., 2023. Inhouse cultivation of Withania somnifera (Ashawangha) using hydroponics. 3rd International Symposium on Agriculture 2023. Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka
Jayathilaka, M.S., Adikaram, K.K.L.B., Kumarasinghe, H.K.M.S. and Jayasinghe, G.Y., 2022.Investigation of the Potential to Introduce Internet of Things (IoT) Based Micro-Climate Controlling System for Salad Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus) in Conventional Protected Houses. Sri Lankan Journal of Agriculture and Ecosystems, 4(2)
Jayathilaka, M.S., Priyankara, H.A.C. and Ranasinghe, B.C.S., 2022. Investigation on the Issues of Protected House Farmers’ Sub Agricultural Sector in Sri Lanka. A Case Study of Farmers in Matara District, Southern Province Sri Lanka.19th Academic sessions and 18th Vice Chancellor’s award, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
Jayathilaka M.S., Adikaram K.K.L.B., Kumarasinghe H.K.M.S., Ratwatta C.J.R and Jayasinghe G.Y.,2019. IoT (Internet of Things) Based Smart Protected Houses for Cucumis sativus (salad cucumber) Cultivation. In proc. International symposium on Agriculture & Environment (ISAE),28th February 2019
Jayathilaka M.S., Jayasinghe G.Y., 2019.IoT Based Smart Protected Houses and Food Security in Sri Lanka-A Review. In proc. International Conference on Agriculture, Food security and Safety,07th November 2019
AWARDS & FELLOWSHIPS
Recipient of ADB-JSP (Asian Development Bank Japan Scholarship) scholarship 2022 to study MSc in Agricultural Systems and Engineering in Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand
MEMBERSHIPS & ACTIVITIES IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES
Member of Sri Lanka Institute of Agriculture
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Secondary metabolite production in medicinal plants
Alleviation of abiotic stress in vegetable crops
Food safety
Sustainable agriculture