PhD - Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Massey University, New Zealand. Effective Date: 14th August 2014

Title of the Thesis: Effect of herb-clover mixes on weaned lamb growth

Mphill - Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Effective Date: 9th November 2010

            Title of the Thesis: Development of a Leguminous leaf meal block as an animal feed

MSc - Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Effective Date: 19th June 2002

Title of the Directed Study: Nutrient flow in crop livestock based farming system in Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka

BSc - Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

Majoring Module: Animal Science

Effective Date: 7th July 1997

National Research Council Merit award for Scientific Publications published in the year 2016

Presidential award for Scientific Publications published in the year 2015 

New Zealand Aid Development Scholarship (Open) in 2010 for reading PhD at Massey University, New Zealand

Mphil research paper Titled “Development of a Leguminous Leaf Meal Block as an animal feed” won two prizes at Session X (Animal Genetics and Feed Development) of the Annual Congress 2009, of the Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Teaching at the Department of Animal and Food Sciences since November 2017 to date

Field demonstrations and teaching about coconut based farming systems for coconut growers, university students/ other students and stakeholders.

Experience as a Research Officer for 10 years and a Senior Research Officer for 2.5 years at the Agronomy Division, Coconut Research Institute, Lunuwila, Sri Lanka

1. National Research Council Merit award for scientific publications published in the year 2016
2. Presidential award for Scientific Publications 2015 – the award was given for the following publications;
3. New Zealand Aid Development Scholarship (Open) in 2010 for reading PhD at Massey University, New Zealand.
4. Mphil research paper Titled “Development of a Leguminous Leaf Meal Block as an animal feed” won two prizes at Session X (Animal Genetics and Feed Development) of the Annual Congress 2009, of the Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

1. NRC Investigator Driven Grants for 2020. Title of the research project “Evaluation of feed efficiency and meat quality parameters of slow growing (label rouge) pasture raised chicken”.
2. Member DOR grant received for the research proposal submitted by the Department of Animal and Food Sciences
3. Member Faculty AHEAD project 2019 - 2021 June
4. International Grassland Congress (IGC) Travel Grant and IVAB, Massey University Travel Grant to attend the IGC conference in Sydney, Australia, September, 2013.
5. New Zealand Grassland Association (NZGA) Conference Travel Grant and IVAB, Massey University  Travel Grant to attend the NZGA conference at Gore, New Zealand, November, 2012.
6. PhD: New Zealand Aid Development Scholarship (Open) in 2010 to study for a PhD at Massey University, New Zealand.
7. MPhil Research Proposal Titled “Development of a Leguminous Leaf Meal Block as an animal feed” was selected for a grant under the Coordinated Thematic Research Programme of National Science Foundation, Sri Lanka. Grant number was RG/2006/TFRD/04. I was the MPhil student and My Supervisor Prof Sujatha Premaratna received the Grant.
8. A grant worth of Rs 3 million was received from Fonterra Brands Lanka (Pvt) Limited for a collaborative research project titled “Herbage parameters of the grasses and fodders commonly used for livestock feeding in Sri Lanka and establishment of model pasture/fodder demonstration unit” in 2016. Research partners were Coconut Research Institute (CRI), Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya and  Fonterra Brands Lanka (Pvt) Limited. Unfortunately Management, CRI did not allow to undertake the project.

1. Resource person - Training programme to A/L students at the North Central Provincial Education Department  - 3rd to 5th December 2018
2. Preparation and Evaluation exam papers of National Livestock Development Board Exam held on 17th November 2018 on the request of the National Institute of Plantation Management, Athurugiriya
3. Resource person - Farmer Training program in Mahaweli “H” Division on 7th August 2018 on dairy product development
4. Resource person - Training programme for teachers at Galenbidunuwewa in North Central Province on 27th and 28th September 2018
5. Resource person – UNESCO project, for livestock farmers; on Dairy product processing – 9th Oct 2019
6. Resource person – UNESCO project, for livestock farmers; on fodder preservation – 9th Oct 2019
7. Resource person - Farmer Training program in Mahaweli “L” Division on 8th November 2021 on the Department Research “Development of commercially viable dense total mixed ration (TMR) briquettes for dairy cows using locally available ingredients”

1. National Science Foundation,  Registration Number  NSF/STMIS/09/2685
2. Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science  Membership Number 8103/B
3. New Zealand Society of Animal Production                                     Period 2014
4. New Zealand Grassland Association                                      Period 2012/2014
5. Editorial Board Member – Faculty e journal  - 187 FB one year from 9/4/2019
6. Acting Head – 23rd March to 19th April 2019 at the Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
7. Member of the committee appointed to develop faculty e journal – 183/184 FB 2019
8. Member of the Curriculum Committee, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka with effect from 7/8/2019 FB 191 minute
9. Member of the Time Table Committee (for semester examination: Sep/Oct 2019 and next academic year 2019/2020), Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka; FB 188/190 minute
10. Member (Representative for Department of Animal and Food Sciences) of the Quality Assurance Cell Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka; FB 192 minute
11. Student councillor, Faculty of Agriculture with effect from 6/3/20. 196FB
12. Member of the medical committee, Faculty of Agriculture. 200 FB
13. Member of the committee appointed to develop faculty by-laws with effect from 9th Dec 2020. 203rd FB
14. Member of the Curriculum Development Committee (CDC) for Postgraduate Programmes w.e.f. 03.03.2021 – 206 FB

1. RHWM Karunanayaka, RTP Liyanage, Wad Nayananjalie, MAAP Kumari, SC Somasiri, AMJB Adikari, WVVR Weerasingha (2021). Feeding Total Mixed Ration (TMR) on Production and Reproductive Performance of Lactating Dairy Cows - A Review. Agricultural Reviews (accepted).
2. R.H.W.M. Karunanayaka, W.A.D. Nayananjalie, S.C. Somasiri, A.M.J.B. Adikari, W.V.V.R. Weerasingha, M.A.A.P. Kumari, U.L.P. Mangalika, S.N. Dissanayake and T.V. Sundarabarathy (2021). Nutritional and Keeping Quality of Total Mixed Ration Briquettes Produced for Lactating Dairy Cows. Sri Lankan Journal of Agriculture and Ecosystems eISSN: 2673-1401. Volume: 3, Issue: 1, (June, 2021), pp -46-66 www.rjt.ac.lk/agri/sljae. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljae.v3i1.60.
3. A.M.C.S. Karunarathna, W.J. Mathurata and S. C. Somasiri (2020). Effect of two different total mixed rations (TMR) on the production performance of milking cows. Sri Lanka Journal of Animal Production. SLJAP. 12 :1-10
4. Sharini C. Somasiri, Paul R. Kenyon, Patrick C.H. Morel, Stephen T. Morris and Peter D. Kemp, (2020). Selection by Lambs Grazing Plantain (Plantago lanceolata L.), Chicory (Cichorium intybus L.), White Clover (Trifolium repens L.), Red Clover (Trifolium pratense L.) and Perennial Ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) across Seasons. Animals 2020, 10, 2292; doi:10.3390/ani10122292
5. Karunanayaka, R.H.W.M., Nayananjalie, W.A.D., Somasiri, S.C., Adikari, A.M.J.B., Weerasingha, W.V.V.R., and Kumari, M.A.A.P. (2020). Comparison of Nutritive Value in Fodder Species and Industrial By-products Available in Anuradhapura. Journal of Dry Zone Agriculture, 2020, 6 (2): 79 – 89. Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. ISSN 2012 – 8673.
6. Pethmi Siriwardhana, Sharini C Somasiri, Maharsha Edirisinghe, Mahesh Vithanage (2018). Formulating a gelatine-free set yoghurt with Cyclea peltata. African Journal of Food Science and Technology. Vol. 9(3) pp. 48-51, DOI: http:/dx.doi.org/10.14303/ajfst.2018.235. Available online https://www.interesjournals.org/food-science-technology.html.
7. Performance of Medium term Agro-Forest tree species on hard Laterite Soils (2018). S.C. Somasiri, M. K. F. Nadheesha and S. Ediriweera. International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology (IJEAB). Vol-3, Issue-3, pp 1083-1087. May-June- 2018 http://dx.doi.org/10.22161/ijeab/3.3.48 ISSN: 2456-1878
8. L.L. Samarawickrama, J.D.G.K. Jayakody, S. Premaratne, M.P.S.K. Herath, and S.C. Somasiri (2018) Yield, nutritive value and fermentation characteristics of pakchong-1 (Pennisetum purpureum × Pennisetum glaucum) in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Animal Production SLJAP. 10 :25-36
9. Kenyon, P.R., Morel, P.C.H., Corner-Thomas Rene Anne, Perez H.L. Somasiri, S.C., Kemp, P.D., & Morris, S.T. (2017). Improved per hectare production in a lamb finishing system using mixtures of red and white clover with plantain and chicory compared to ryegrass and white clover. Small Ruminant Research · April 2017. DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2017.04.019
10. S.C. Somasiri and S. Premaratna (2017). A review on agrostology and animal husbandry under coconut in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Animal Production SLJAP. 9 :1-14
11. S.C. Somasiri, P.R. Kenyon, P.D. Kemp, P.C.H. Morel and S.T. Morris (2016). Is Plantain (Plantago lanceolata L.), Chicory (Cichorium intybus L.) and Clover Mixtures Effective on Weaned Lamb Growth?" Tropical Agricultural Research Journal. Vol. 27 (3): 217 - 228.
12. Somasiri, S.C., Kenyon, P.R., Morel, P.C.H., Kemp, P.D., & Morris, S.T. (2016). Effect of herb-clover mixes of plantain and chicory on lamb production in the early spring period. Animal Production Science. 56, 1662–1668. doi.org/10.1071/AN14796. 
13. Somasiri, S.C., Kenyon, P.R., Morel, P.C.H., Kemp, P.D., & Morris, S.T. (2016). The Plantain and Chicory mixes improve lamb live weight gain (LWG) and carcass weights compared to a ryegrass/white clover sward in the late spring and early summer period. Grass and Forage Science. doi. 10.1111/gfs.12173
14. Somasiri, S.C., Kenyon, P.R., Morel, P.C.H., Kemp, P.D., & Morris, S.T. (2015). Herb-clover mixes increase lamb live weight gain (LWG) and carcass weight compared to ryegrass/white clover in the autumn period. New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research,58 (4), 384-396
15. Somasiri, S.C., Kenyon, P.R., Morel, P.C.H., Kemp, P.D., and Morris, S.T. (2015). Growth performance and carcass characteristics of lambs grazing forage mixes inclusive of plantain (Plantago lanceolata L.) and chicory (Cichorium intybus L.). Small Ruminant Research, 127, 20-27 doi.org/10.1016
16. Somasiri S.C., Premaratne S., Gunathilake H.A.J., Abesoma H.A. and Satsara J.H.M.N. (2010). Development of a leguminous leaf meal block as an animal feed. Journal of Tropical Agricultural Research 21(4) 412-420.
17. Somasiri S.C., Premaratne S., Gunathilake H.A.J., Abesoma H.A., C.M.B. Dematawewa and Satsara J.H.M.N. (2010). Effect of Gliricidia (Gliricidiasepium) leaf meal blocks on intake, live weight and milk yield of dairy cows.Journal of Tropical Agricultural Research 22(1) 76-83.
18. Somasiri S.C., Premaratne S. and Premalal G.G.C. (2010).Growth performance and biomass production of four types of leguminous species in the coconut triangle. Sri Lanka Journal of Animal Production 6(1) 46-55.

1. Karunanayaka, R.H.W.M., Nayananjalie, W.A.D., Somasiri, S.C., Adikari, A.M.J.B., Weerasingha, W.V.V.R., and Kumari, M.A.A.P. (2021) “Variation of Quality Parameters of Total Mixed Ration Recipe Briquettes with Extended Storage Period” 12th International Conference on Agriculture and Animal Science Vietnam 2021. (ICAAS 2021) Conference paper. Virtual conference. November 19-21,2021 (accepted)
2. WM Ayanthini, KGD Gunathilaka, MAAP Kumari, KGJF Disnaka, AGSN Abeykoon and SC Somasiri (2021). Effect Of Stocking Density During Brooding Period On Welfare Conditions Of Broilers: A Case Study (Poster Presentation Virtual). KDUiRC 14th International Research Conference “ Security, Stability and National Development in the New Normal” 9th 10th September 2021. General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University, Rathmalana, Sri Lanka.
3. Karunanayaka, R.H.W.M., Nayananjalie, W.A.D., Somasiri, S.C., Adikari, A.M.J.B., Weerasingha, W.V.V.R., and Kumari, M.A.A.P. (2021) (Presentation Virtual). KDUiRC 14th International Research Conference “ Security, Stability and National Development in the New Normal” 9th 10th September 2021. General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University, Rathmalana, Sri Lanka.
4. Wimalasiri, S., & Somasiri, S. (2021). Ensiled Fruit Peels of Pineapple (Ananas comosus) and Papaya (Carica papaya) as an Animal Feed. Conference Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Agriculture, Food Security and Safety (AgroFood) 2021, 2(1), 29–43. (full paper) https://doi.org/10.32789/agrofood.2021.1003
5. Wimalasiri, K.S.S. and Somasiri, S.C (2021). Ensiled Fruit Peels of Pineapple (Ananas comosus) and Papaya (Carica papaya) as an Animal Feed. Asna Urooj and Samih Abubaker (Eds); Book of Abstracts of AgroFood 2021:The 2nd International Conference on Agriculture, Food Security & Safety (Virtual Conference held on 16th January 2021 at 4.30 pm). pp 16.
6. Karunanayaka R.H.W.M., Nayananjalie W.A.D., Somasiri S. C., Adikari A.M.J.B., Weerasingha W.V.V.R. and  Kumari M.A.A.P (2020). Comparison of Nutritive Value in Fodder Species and Industrial by-products Available in Low Country Dry Zone (DL1b- Anuradhapura District), Sri Lanka. Proceedings of 6th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2020), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffana, Sri Lanka, 3rd and 4th December 2020.Volume 6, pp 64.
7. Sharini Carol Somasiri and Sampath Karunarathna (2020). Forage based total mixed rations on milk production. International Symposium on Sustainable Animal Production and Health – Current Status and Way Forward, IAEA, Vienna, Austria. 28 June – 2 July 2021, 327 IAEA-CN-281-199. Pp 327-329 (symposium was postponed due the covid-19 pandemic).
8. Somasiri S. C. and Karunarathna A.M.C.S (2020). Residual Feed Intake (RFI) and Efficiency of Feed Utilization (EFU) of Total Mixed Ration (TMR) fed Frisian cross bred cows – a case study. XXIV International Grassland Congress and XI International Rangeland Congress, Nairobi, Kenya (Virtual). 25-29 October 2020 (Extended abstract). Abs number 60
9. A. Weerasinghe, N.G. Nimalasiri and S.C. Somasiri (2019). Effect of leaf meal based rations on growth performances of young turkey birds. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Tropical Animal Science and Production (TASP 2019) and the 2nd International Conference on Native Chicken (ICONC 2019): Volume 2: 95-98
10. Bandara U. M. S. A. M., Nadheesha M. K. F., Somasiri S. C. and Amarashinghe K. G. A. P. K. (2017). Assessment of Soil Organic Carbon Levels in Hard Laterite Coconut Growing Soil Having Medium Rotation Agro Forestry Trees, Proceedings of the 16th Agricultural Research Symposium. pp 1-5 (full paper)
11. Sharini Carol Somasiri, P. R. Kenyon, P. D. Kemp, P. C. H. Morel and S.T. Morris (2015). Seasonal influence on botanical composition of plantain, chicory, white-and red-clover based herbage mixes. Sustainable use of grassland resources for forage production, biodiversity and environmental protection: Extended Abstracts 23rd International Grassland Congress, Editors: A K Roy, R V Kumar, R K Agrawal, S K Mahanta, J B Singh, M M Das, K K. Dwivedi, G. Prabhu, N. K. Shah. Paper ID 96.
12. Sharini Carol Somasiri, P. R. Kenyon, P. D. Kemp, P. C. H. Morel and S.T. Morris (2015). Net herbage accumulation rate (NHAR) of plantain and chicory based sward mixes. Sustainable use of grassland resources for forage production, biodiversity and environmental protection: Extended Abstracts 23rd International Grassland Congress, Editors: A K Roy, R V Kumar, R K Agrawal, S K Mahanta, J B Singh, M M Das, K K. Dwivedi, G. Prabhu, N. K. Shah. Paper ID 179.
13. Somasiri, S.C, Kenyon, P.R., Morel, P.C.H., Kemp, P.D., & Morris, S.T. (2014). Alternative method to measure herbage dry matter mass in plantain and chicory mixed swards grazed by lambs. Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production, 74, 115-120.(full paper)
14. Schreurs N.M, Kenyon P.R, Morris S.T, Blair H.T., Somasiri S.C. and Kemp P.D. (2013). BRIEF COMMUNICATION: Effect of different herbage mixes on lamb meat quality. Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production, 73, 65-67.
15. Somasiri, S.C. and Premaratne, S. (2013). Coimbatore 3 (CO3 - Pennisetum perpureum x Pennisetum americarnum) grass as an intercrop under coconut (Cocos nucifera). In:  Revitalising grasslands to sustain our communities. D.L. Michalk, G.D. Millar, W.B. Badgerty and K.M. Broadfoot (Eds.).  Proceedings of 22nd International Grassland Congress, Sydney, Australia, 1, 1000-1002.
16. Premaratne, S., Somasiri, S.C., Premalal, C., Jayawardena, V.P. and A.R.S. Senavirathne (2013). Feeding patterns and milk production of small-sacle dairy farmers under semi-intensive and extensive cattle management systems in Sri Lanka. In:  Revitalising grasslands to sustain our communities. D.L. Michalk, G.D. Millar, W.B. Badgerty and K.M. Broadfoot (Eds.).  Proceedings of 22nd International Grassland Congress, Sydney, Australia, 1,469-471.
17. Somasiri, S.C., Kenyon, P.R., Kemp, P.D., Morel, P.C.H. and Morris, S.T.  (2013). Herb and clover mixes increase average daily gain (ADG) of finishing lambs in different seasons.  In:  Revitalising grasslands to sustain our communities.  D.L. Michalk, G.D. Millar, W.B. Badgerty and K.M. Broadfoot (Eds.).  Proceedings of 22nd International Grassland Congress, Sydney, Australia, 1, 575-576.
18. Kemp, P.D., Kenyon, P.R., Morris, S.T. and Somasiri, S.C.  (2013). Plantain (Plantago lanceolata) in herb and legume pastures increases lamb growth relative to perennial ryegrass and white clover pasture.  In:  Revitalising grasslands to sustain our communities. D.L. Michalk, G.D. Millar, W.B. Badgerty and K.M. Broadfoot (Eds.).  Proceedings of 22nd International Grassland Congress, Sydney, Australia, 1, 561-562.
19. Sinhadipathige, S.C.S, Kenyon, P.R, Kemp, P.D, Morris, S.T, & Morel, P.C.H. (2012). Can herb-clover mixes increase lamb liveweight gains in spring? Proceedings of the New Zealand Grassland Association, 74, 137-142. (full paper)
20. Sinhadipathige, S.C.S., Kenyon, P., Kemp, P., Morris, S., & Morel, P. (2012). Effect of herb and clover mixes on lamb average daily gain (ADG) in different seasons. In Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences [IVABS] Postgraduate Colloquium: Programme and Abstracts, Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences [IVABS], Massey University (pp. 5
21. Sinhadipathige, S.C.S., Kenyon, P., Kemp, P., Morris, S., & Morel, P. (2012). Effect of herb and clover mixes on lamb average daily gain (ADG) in different seasons. Presented at Report on the welfare impact of common ectoparasites on cattle in New Zealand [IVABS] Postgraduate Colloquium. Palmerston North, New Zealand.
22. Premaratne, S. and Somasiri, S.C. (2011). Integration of livestock in coconut based agro forestry systems. In “Increasing coconut land productivity through agro forestry interventions.” D.K.N.G.Pushpakumara, H.P.M.Gunasena, H.A.J.Gunathilake and V.P.Singh (Eds). Proceedings of a symposium held at CRI, Lunuwila, Sri Lanka 15th March 2011. Edited by.  pp 67-75 (full paper)
23. Somasiri S.C. and Gunathilake H.A.J. (2009). Kapruka Ayojana loan scheme for rearing of cattle/buffalo under mature coconut. Proceedings of the 65th Annual Sessions, (Abstract), Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Part 1:818 B  195pp.
24. Samarasinghe, K., Somasiri, S.C. and Edirisinghe,  W.L.P. (1998). Poultry by product meal as a source of protein for chicken, Institute of Animal Science, Nutrition Biology, ETH Zurich, Switzerland.
25. Samarasinghe, K., Somasiri, S. C. and Edirisinghe, W. L. P. (1998). Poultry by-product meal as a source of protein for chicken. In: Horadagoda, N. U. and Ibrahim, M. N. M. (Eds.) Proc. First Annual Convection of the Sri Lanka Association of Animal Production (SLAAP) 19-20 April, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

2021

1. WM Ayanthini, SC Somasiri, KGD Gunathilaka, MAAP Kumari, KGJF Disnaka and AGSN Abeykoon (2021). Effect of stocking density during brooding period on welfare conditions of broilers: a case study.  In 13th Annual Symposium Proceedings. Paper presented at the 13th Annual Research Symposium of the Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka held on 29th April 2021 (pp. 2), Anuradhapura: Faculty of Agriculture, RUSL.
2. D.M.M.D. Amarasinghe, S.M.K.D. Munasinghe, K.S.S. Wimalasiri and S.C. Somasiri (2021. Effects of maize silage incorporated total mixed ration on the production performance of dairy cows (a case study). In 13th Annual Symposium Proceedings. Paper presented at the 13th Annual Research Symposium of the Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka held on 29th April 2021 (pp. 1), Anuradhapura: Faculty of Agriculture, RUSL.
3. H.V. Sandamini, R.T.P. Liyanage and S.C. Somasiri (2021). Diet-induced milk fat depression in dairy cows (a review) In 13th Annual Symposium Proceedings. Paper presented at the 13th Annual Research Symposium of the Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka held on 29th April 2021 (pp. 19), Anuradhapura: Faculty of Agriculture, RUSL.

2020

1. W.C.P.Wimalarathna, W.M.P.B.Weerasinghe, M.W.D.C.Weerathunga, U.W.G.D.N.Udagama and S.C.Somasiri (2020). Agronomy and digestibility characteristics of CO5 (Pennisetum glaucum × P. Purpureum schumach) and Samproorna (Bajra Line-IPM14188 × Napier line- FD184) Napier hybrids harvested at different harvesting intervals. Proceedings of the 12th Annual Research Symposium Proceedings, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka held on 30th July 2020 (pp 71), Anuradhapura. Editor in Chief D.M.D. Dissanayake, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
2. P.R.D.M Jayasooriya, S.C Somasiri and S.P Dissanayaka (2020). Dynamics of micro livestock systems in Anuradhapura district, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 12th Annual Research Symposium Proceedings, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka held on 30th July 2020 (pp 78), Anuradhapura. Editor in Chief D.M.D. Dissanayake, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
3. K.K.P.N. Gunathilaka, R. Samarakoon and S.C. Somasiri (2020). Effect of insoluble fiber on growth performance and meat quality on broiler chickens.Proceedings of the 12th Annual Research Symposium Proceedings, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka held on 30th July 2020 (pp 82), Anuradhapura. Editor in Chief D.M.D. Dissanayake, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
4. K.S.S. Wimalasiri, N. Ekanayake and S.C. Somasiri (2020). Ensiling fruit peels of pineapple & papaya for the utilization as an animal feed. Proceedings of the 12th Annual Research Symposium Proceedings, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka held on 30th July 2020 (pp 69), Anuradhapura. Editor in Chief D.M.D. Dissanayake, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
5. D.D.T.M. Rathnasooriya, M.A.R. Priyantha, P.S. De Alwis, N. Dissanayake, P.S. Fernando and S.C. Somasiri (2020).  Identification of movable colistin resistant (mcr) gene in Escherichia Coli isolated from commercial broilers, Sri Lanka Proceedings of the 12th Annual Research Symposium. Proceedings, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka held on 30th July 2020 (pp 67), Anuradhapura. Editor in Chief D.M.D. Dissanayake, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
6. K.G.D.U. Kosgolla, I. Dammullage, S.C. Somasiri and D.V.P. Chandramali (2020). Effect of Gibberellic acid and gum arabic coating on quality and shelf life of Cavendish banana. Proceedings of the 12th Annual Research Symposium Proceedings, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka held on 30th July 2020 (pp 104), Anuradhapura. Editor in Chief D.M.D. Dissanayake, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
7. W.K. Mallikarachchi, N. Perera, D.V.P. Chandramali and S.C. Somasiri (2020). Development and quality assessment of low sugar cheese flavoured spicy drinking yoghurt. Proceedings of the 12th Annual Research Symposium Proceedings, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka held on 30th July 2020 (pp 98), Anuradhapura. Editor in Chief D.M.D. Dissanayake, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
8. K.A.D.D.M. Kariyapperuma, P. Siranjiv, S. C. Somasiri and D.V.P. Chandramali (2020). Development and quality assessment of healthy biscuit enriched with thebu (Costus speciosus) leaf powder. Proceedings of the 12th Annual Research Symposium Proceedings, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka held on 30th July 2020 (pp 93), Anuradhapura. Editor in Chief D.M.D. Dissanayake, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.

2019

1. A.M.C.S. Karunarathna, W.J. Mathurata, D.F.J.P. Gamlath and S. C. Somasiri (2019).The effects of a new total mixed ration on the production performances of milking cows. In Proceedings of the 11th Annual Research Symposium Proceedings, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka held on4th April 2019 (pp 47), Anuradhapura. Editor in Chief S. N. Dissanayake, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
2. A.V.S. Sandamali, K.H.I. Gimhani, S.P. Rebeira and S.C. Somasiri (2019). Evaluation of variety effect of mushrooms on value added mushroom products. In Proceedings of the 11th Annual Research Symposium Proceedings, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka held on4th April 2019 (pp 54), Anuradhapura. Editor in Chief S. N. Dissanayake, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.

2018

1. S.P.S.Siriwardhana, S.C. Somasiri and M.P. Edirisinghe (2018). Formulating a gelatin-free set yoghurt with Patha (Cyclea peltata). Abstract. Proceedings of the 10th Annual Research Symposium. Editor in Chief M.G.T.S. Amarasekara, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. Pp 43.
2. N.H.L.S Premalal, S.C. Somasiri, G. Basnayake and G.V.T.V.Weerasooriya (2018). Development of a strategic cleaning procedure for effective water usage at the meat processing factory, Keells Food Product PLC. Abstract. Proceedings of the 10th Annual Research Symposium. Editor in Chief M.G.T.S. Amarasekara, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. Pp 48.
3. K.M. Madusanka, W.V.V.R. Weerasingha, S.C. Somasiri, J.K. Vidanarachchi and A. Lowe (2018). Effect of milking time and storage temperature on the microbiological quality of raw milk. Abstract. Proceedings of the 10th Annual Research Symposium. Editor in Chief M.G.T.S. Amarasekara, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. Pp 49.
4. W.P.S.A.Weerasinghe, S.C. Somasiri and N.G. Nimalasiri (2018). Effect of gliricidia (gliricidia sepium) leaf meal or hybrid Napier co3 grass (Pennisetum puerperium x pennisetum americarnum) leaf meal incorporated rations on growth of young turkey birds. Abstract. Proceedings of the 10th Annual Research Symposium. Editor in Chief M.G.T.S. Amarasekara, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. Pp 51.

1. Cultivation of Coimbatoor 3 (CO-3) fodder under coconut to improve the productivity of coconut lands by S.C. Somasiri, Research Officer, Agronomy Division, Coconut Technology Update, Publication of Coconut Research Institute, Bandirippuwa Estate, Lunuwila, Sri Lanka, Issue 2, August 2008.
2. Management of sheep under coconut by Sharini Somasiri, Research Officer, Agronomy Division, Coconut Technology Update, Publication of Coconut Research Institute, Bandirippuwa Estate, Lunuwila, Sri Lanka, Issue 3, December 2007.

1. Attended the Seminar on” Statistical thinking to satisfy social needs” organized by Sri Lanka Section E1, Association for the Advancement of Science. 29th May 2006 – Colombo
2. Attended Workshop on writing a self-evaluation report for Study Programme Review – 6th September 2018, Auditorium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
3. Attended Workshop: Information Session on European Union in Sri Lanka, Research and Innovation Programme “Horizon 2020” Friday 8 March 2019, at the Auditorium of the University of Colombo
4. Attended the 2nd International Conference on Tropical Animal Science and Production (TASP 2019) and the 2nd International Conference on Native Chicken (ICONC 2019) in 9th to 12 July 2019 in Thailand
5. Attended Workshop: Information Session on European Union in Sri Lanka, Research and Innovation Programme “Horizon 2020” Friday 8 March 2019, at the Auditorium of the University of Colombo

Staff Development Programmes

1. Attended Workshop on writing a self-evaluation report for Study Programme Review – 6th September 2018, Auditorium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
2. Teaching in higher education programme   - Sep 2018 – December 2018, Staff  Development Centre, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
3. Attended Workshop on “Outcome-based Education (OBE), Staff Development Centre, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka - 26th November 2019
4. Attended Workshop on “Student-centred Learning”, Staff Development Centre, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka – 3rd December 2019
5. Attended residential training on TOT for OBE-LCT under AHEAD project as a Department of Animal and Food Sciences Representative at Staff Development Centre, Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka – 14th to 17th January 2020
6. Attended Workshop on “How to become a successful mentor”, Faculty Board Room, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka – 3rd January 2020
7. Attended the first workshop organized by the Plant Science Department AHEAD project on “student centred learning” on 13th August 2020 at I pm to 5 pm via zoom
8. Attended the second workshop organized by the Plant Science Department AHEAD project on “outcome based education approaches” on 20th August 2020 at I pm to 5 pm via zoom (second workshop)
9. Attended the first workshop organized by the faculty AHEAD project on “Designing graduate profile & formulation of programme outcomes” on 1st July 2020 at 9 am to 4 pm at faculty board room, Faculty of Agriculture, RUSL
10. Attended the second workshop organized by the faculty AHEAD project on “Assessments in Higher Education & Curriculum Mapping” on 22nd July 2020 at 9 am to 4 pm at faculty board room
11. Attended residential training on TOT  (Large group teaching, Small group teaching, Problem based teaching and Team-based teaching) for OBE-LCT under AHEAD project as a Department of Animal and Food Sciences Representative at Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka – 23rd -25th February 2021

1. International Symposium on Sustainable Animal Production and Health – Current Status and Way Forward, IAEA, Vienna, Austria. 28 June – 2 July 2021, 327 IAEA-CN-281-199. (virtual symposium).
2. XXIV International Grassland Congress and XI International Rangeland Congress, Nairobi, Kenya (Virtual). 25-29 October 2020
3. Attended the 2nd International Conference on Tropical Animal Science and Production (TASP 2019) and the 2nd International Conference on Native Chicken (ICONC 2019) in 9th to 12 July 2019 in Thailand
4. Undergraduate Research Sessions 2019 and 2018, Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya
5. 2nd International Research Symposium, Animal and Crop Production Technology; Faculty of agriculture,  Uwa Wellassa University, 2018
6. International Grassland Congress 2013 (Sydney, Australia) and 2015 (Delhi, India)
7. New Zealand Society of Animal Production 2014 (Napier, New Zealand) 
8. New Zealand Grassland Association 2012 (Gore, New Zealand)
9. Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka 2010 and 2015

MPhill

1. Ms R. H.W. M. Karunanayaka - MPhill degree – project is continuing (started in June 2019. I am one of the supervisors). The research project titled “Development of commercially viable dense total mixed ration (TMR) briquettes for dairy cows using locally available ingredients” won under the AHEAD Operation in June 2019.
2. Ms N.H.Kumari - MPhill degree – project is continuing (started in July 2021. I am one of the supervisors). The research project titled “Evaluation of feed efficiency and meat quality parameters of slow growing (label rouge) pasture raised chicken”  - NRC grant 20-079.

2019

1. The effects of a new total mixed ration on the production performances of milking cows
2. Evaluation of variety effect of mushrooms on value added mushroom products  

2018

1. Formulating a gelatin-free set yoghurt with Patha (Cyclea peltata). 
2. Development of a strategic cleaning procedure for effective water usage at the meat processing factory, Keells Food Product PLC.
3. Effect of milking time and storage temperature on the microbiological quality of raw milk. 
4. Effect of gliricidia (gliricidia sepium) leaf meal or hybrid Napier co3 grass (Pennisetum puerperium x pennisetum americarnum) leaf meal incorporated rations on growth of young turkey birds. Abstract. Proceedings of the 10th Annual Research Symposium. Editor in Chief M.G.T.S. Amarasekara, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. Pp 51.