Department of Biosystems Technology
Faculty of Technology
University of Ruhuna
Dr. Niranjan Kannangara
Department of Biosystems Techhnology
Lecturer (Unconfirmed)
niranjan@btec.ruh.ac.lk
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Professional Experience
| Intern | National Cleaner Production Centre,Sri Lanka | 2010 |
| Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator | Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka | 2011-2013 |
| Research Assistant | Molecular Medicine Unit, Faculty of Medicine, and University of Kelaniya. Sri Lanka | 2013-2015 |
| Visiting Lecturer | Aquinas University College, Faculty of Agriculture, Sri Lanka and University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Faculty of Graduate Studies and University of Vocational Technology, Sri Lanka | Since 2019 |
| Assistant Environmental Specialist | Southern Road Connectivity Project, National Highways Linking the Express Network of Resources Development Consultants Limited | 2015 -2016 |
| Assistant Director | Sri Lanka Accreditation Board | 2016 -2022 |
Professional Qualifications
| 2019 Participated in a training programme on ISO/IEC 17021/ISO 50003 Accredited Energy Management System Certification in Fullerton, CA, USA. |
| 2017 Participated in a training course on Food Safety Management System Certification in accordance with ISO TS 22003:2013 in Mongolia. |
| 2021 : Participated in a virtual training on Accreditation for ICAO-CORSIA (ISO 14065:2013 and ISO 14064-3:2006) organized by Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (APAC). Successfully completed a Virtual Training on Internal Auditor Program as per ISO 13485:2016 (Medical devices - Quality management systems) organized by Training and Capacity Building (TCB) Cell, Quality Council of India Overseas Trainings |
| 2019 : Participated in a Lead Auditor Training Programme on Certification of Biosystems Technology Degree Programme based on ISO/IEC 17065:2012, organized by UNIDO Sri Lanka |
| 2018 : Participated in a training on General Requirements for Proficiency Testing (ISO/IEC 17043:2010) conducted by Sri Lanka Accreditation Board, Sri Lanka. |
| 2018 : Successfully completed the Assessor Training for accreditation of System Certification Bodies (ISO/IEC 17021) course conducted by Sri Lanka Accreditation Board, Sri Lanka |
| 2018 : Successfully completed the Assessor Training for accreditation of Personal Certification Bodies (ISO/IEC 17024) course conducted by Sri Lanka Accreditation Board, Sri Lanka |
| 2018 : Successfully completed the Assessor Training for accreditation of Product Certification Bodies (ISO/IEC 17065) course conducted by Sri Lanka Accreditation Board, Sri Lanka |
| 2017 : Successfully completed the Assessor Training for accreditation of Medical Testing Laboratories (ISO 15189) course conducted by Sri Lanka Accreditation Board, Sri Lanka |
| 2016 : Successfully completed the Assessor Training for accreditation of Testing Laboratories (ISO/IEC 17025) course conducted by Sri Lanka Accreditation Board, Sri Lanka |
| 2015 : Participated in the training programme on Quantification of "GHG Emissions & Calculating Carbon footprint according to ISO 14064-1,2,3& ISO 14067 Standards", conducted by the National Cleaner Production Centre, Sri Lanka |
| 2014 : Participated in the Cleaner Production Consultant Training Programme held on May 2014, conducted by the National Cleaner Production Centre, Sri Lanka |
| 2012 Successfully completed the certificate course in Environmental Impact Assessment conducted by the Institute of Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka Successfully completed the ISO 14001 Auditor/Lead Auditor training course conducted by the Sri Lanka Standards Institution |
Overseas Trainings
| 2017 : Participated in a training course on Food Safety Management System Certification in accordance with ISO TS 22003:2013 in Mongolia. |
| 2019 : Participated in a training programme on ISO/IEC 17021/ISO 50003 Accredited Energy Management System Certification in Fullerton, CA, USA. |
Newspaper Articles
| 22nd March 2021, World Water Day, Managing Sri Lanka's water quality in The Morning News Paper |
| 17th November 2017, Importance of accreditation for environmental conservation in The Daily News News Paper |
PUBLICATIONS
Publications(Journal / Conference)
| D.N Kannangara., D.M.S.H.K Ranasinghe (2011) Screening the potential of plant species to be used for dendro energy generation, Proceedings of the 16th Annual Forestry and Environmental Science Symposium. |
| Kannangara, D.N., Fernando, M.A.S.T., Ranathunge, R.M.T.B., Abeyewickreme,W., W., Wickramasinghe, P., Subasinghe S.M.C.U.P., Hapugoda, M.D. (2014). Effect of water quality on the density of Anopheles mosquito larvae breeding in different habitats in the District of Batticaloa. Proceeding of the Peradeniya University International Research session, Sri Lanka18:274. |
| Ranathunge, R.M.T.B., Gunathilaka, P.A.D.H.N., Kannangara, D.N., Abeyewickreme,W., Wickramasinghe, P. and Hapugoda, M.D. (2014). Breeding of malaria vector mosquitoes in built wells in the District of Mannar, Sri Lanka. Proceeding of the Peradeniya University International Research session, Sri Lanka18:270. |
| Kannangara, D.N., Ranathunge, R.M.T.B., Abeyewickreme,W., W., Wickramasinghe, P., Subasinghe S.M.C.U.P., Hapugoda, M.D. (2014). Climatic factors affecting density of Anopheles vector mosquitoes in Ampara District, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 15th Annual Research Symposium of Faculty of Graduate Studies 15:129. |
| Kannangara, D.N., Ranathunge, R.M.T.B., Abeyewickreme,W., W., Wickramasinghe, P., Subasinghe S.M.C.U.P., Hapugoda, M.D. (2014). Relationship between water quality parameters in rock pools with the Anopheles larvae in the district of Ampara. To be published as a poster in Annual sessions of SLAAS 2014 December. |
| Ranathunge, R.M.T.B., Gunathilaka, P.A.D.H.N., Kannangara, D.N., Abeyewickreme,W., Wickramasinghe, P. and Hapugoda, M.D. (2014). Anopheles subpictuss.l. breeding in polluted water bodies in Vankalai area in the district of Mannar. To be published as a poster in Annual sessions of SLAAS 2014 December. |
| R.M.T.B. Ranathunga, P.A.D.H.N. Gunathilaka, D.N. Kannangara, W. Abeyewickreme and M.D. Hapugoda (2015). Abundance and diversity of Anopheline larvae in relation to physicochemical parameters of breeding habitats in selected sites in Mannar, Sri Lanka. Proceeding of the Peradeniya University International Research session, Sri Lanka |
| Kannangara, D.N., Ranathunge, R.M.T.B., Abeyewickreme,W., W., Wickramasinghe, P., Subasinghe S.M.C.U.P., Hapugoda, M.D. (2017). Impacts of Meteorological Parameters on the Abundance of Malaria Vector in Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 22nd International Forestry and Environment Symposium, Sri Lanka. |
| Ranathunge, R.M.T.B., Kannangara, D.N., Gunatilaka, P.A.D.H.N., Abeyewickreme, W. and Hapugoda, M.D. (2018). Occurrence of major and potential malaria vector immature stages in different breeding habitats and associated biotic and abiotic characters in the Trincomalee District of Sri Lanka. Journal of Vector Borne Diseases. |
| Ranathunga NS, Wijayasekara KN and Kannangara DN (2023). Identification of the relationship among the keeping quality, alcohol test results, and total colony count in raw milk used for dairy processing. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment. 2023. |
| C. H. KulathungeD N KannangaraW. M. C. S. Jayaweera (2023). Application of Pralong’s Method in Assessing Ecotourism Potential in Sri Lanka: A Case Study of Kamburupitiya, Matara, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of Ruhuna International Conference on Innovation and Technology. Sri Lanka |
| K N WijayasekaraD JayasenaD C MudannayakeD N Kannangara (2023). Present Status of Food Safety and Hygiene Practices in Tourist Hotels in Uva Province towards Sustainable Business Operations. Proceedings of Ruhuna International Conference on Innovation and Technology. Sri Lanka |
| R.L.D. Jananika, R.M.S. Gunathilaka, K.N. Wijayasekara and D.N. Kannangara (2024). A comparative study on quality parameters of milk; Based on selected milkcollection centers in Uva Province of Sri Lanka. National Symposium on Agriculture and Life Sciences 2024 |
AWARDS & FELLOWSHIPS
MEMBERSHIPS & ACTIVITIES IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES
| Assessor for accreditation of certification bodies as per ISO/IEC 17065 |
| Assessor for accreditation of Medical Testing Laboratories as per ISO 15189 |
| Lead assessor for accreditation of Testing & Calibration Laboratories as per ISO/IEC 17025 |
RESEARCH INTERESTS
| Climate Change |
| Renewable Energy |
| Quality Assurance |
| Waste Management |
| Environmental Monitoring |
| Medical Entomology |