M.Sc. (Aquaculture)

Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Belgium

B.Sc. (Agricultural Technology and Management)

Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya

Academic Distinctions:

Medal

• Prof. A.S.B. Rajaguru Memorial Gold Medal for Best Result in Animal Science (Agricultural Technology & Management   - 2005/06 batch) by University of Peradeniya

Award

• Prof. R.R. Appadurai Memorial Award for Best Performances in Animal Science (Agricultural Technology & Management - 2005/06 batch) by University of Peradeniya

Prize 

• Prof. R.R. Appadurai Memorial Prize for Best Performances in Animal Science (Agricultural Technology & Management - 2005/06 batch) by University of Peradeniya

Scholarship :

• VLIR-OUS Scholarship by Belgian Development Cooperation for master studies at Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Gent University
• University Scholarships for Best Performances in 1100 series Examination by University of Peradeniya

Teaching Experinece : 

1. Serving as Lecturer (Probationary) since 2017.10  to date 
2. Served as Temporary Lecturer at the Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriclutre, University of Peradeniya and Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

1. CERTIFICATE IN TEACHING IN HIGHER EDUCATION, STAFF DEVELOPMENT CENTER, RAJARATA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA
2. Certificate in Laboratory Animal Science, Faculty of Veterinary Science and Medical Research Institute, Sri Lanka
3. Certificate in Summer school progamme, Faculty of Bio Science, Hiroshima University, Higashi - Hiroshima, Japan
4. Certificate in Summer school programme, Faculty of Bio Science Engineering, Ghent University, Belgium 

1. Developed an aquaculture research facility at faculty farm premises, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
2. Completed a survey on prospective postgraduate degree programme, offered by the Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
3. Upgrade the course material on AF 2202 Principles of Aquaculture, AF 2101 Poultry and Swine Production and AF 3203 Meat and Egg Product Technology
4. Served as academic subwarden at Uthpalawanna girl’s hostel, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
5. Member of library committee, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka 

1. COORDINATOR AND A RESOURCE PERSON OF THE Practical ROGRAM conducted by THE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL AND FOOD SCIENCES for students of Agriculture School
2. Cordinator for the farmer training programms on "Alternative feed source for dairy cattle" under the UNESCO project  HELD COLLABORATIVELY WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL AND FOOD SCIENCES AND MAHAWELI AUTHORITY
3. A RESOURCE PERSON OF THE ADVANCED LEVEL STUDENT PRACTICAL TRAINING PROGRAM HELD COLLABORATIVELY WITH THE FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE, RAJARATA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA AND EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF NORTH CENTRAL PROVINCE IN 2017 AND 2018.
4.  A RESOURCE PERSON OF THE FARMER TRAINING PROGRAM HELD COLLABORATIVELY WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL AND FOOD SCIENCES AND MAHAWELI AUTHORITY IN 2017 AND 2018.
5. Participated for the “Thirasara Mandapaya” radio programme broadcasted by Rajarata Sewaya, Sri Lanka Broadcasting cooperation, on clean milk production

1. Member of Sri Lanka Association of Animal Production

Karunaarachchi, K.A.C.M., Kumari, M.A.A.P., Adikari, A.M.J.B. and Nayananjalie, W.A.D., 2018. Effect of biofloc on growth of genetically improved farmed tilapia juveniles in indoor condition. IJFAS, 6 (4), pp.295-299

Nawarathna, S. W. G. M. G., Kumari, M. A. A. P., Nayananjalie, W. A. D. (2020). Effect of stocking density at brooding stage on performances and stress response of broiler chickens.Rajarata University Journal, 5, 58–64.

Sumanasekara, T. D. L. M., Nayananjalie, W. A. D., Ang, L., Kumari, M. A. A. P. (2020). Effect of protease supplementation on growth performances, carcass and meat quality characteristics of broiler chicken fed with low protein diet. Sri Lankan Journal of Agriculture and Ecosystems, 2, 122–140.

Karunanayaka, R. H. W. M., Adikari, A. M. J. B., Nayananjalie, W. A. D., Kumari, M. A. A. P. (2020). Effect of dietary probiotic, prebiotic and synbiotic supplementations on growth performance, carcass traits and serum lipid profile in broiler chicken.Rajarata University Journal, 5, 36–44

Karunanayaka, R. H. W. M., Nayananjalie, W. A. D., Somasiri, S. C., Adikari, A. M. J. B., Weerasinghe, W. V. V. R., Kumari, M. A. A. P., Dissanayake, S.N, Mangalika, U.P.L. and Sundarabarathy, V. (2021). Nutritional and keeping quality of total mixed ration briquettes produced for lactating dairy cows. Sri Lankan Journal of Agriculture and Ecosystems, 3, 46–66.

1. Kumari, M.A.A.P. and Silva, K.F.S.T., 2013. Existence of spore forming bacteria in raw milk. In ISAE 2013. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2013, 28 November 2013, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka(pp. 346-349). Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna.
2. Pubudu Kumari, M.A.A., Vidanarachchi, J.K.V., Silva, K.F.S.T. Analysis of the level of spore forming bacteria in raw milk targeted for manufacturing of Ultra High Temperature (UHT) treated milk in Polonnaruwa area, Proceeding of the 20th Annual Student Research Sessions (Editors: Pradeepa Silva and Janak K. Vidanarachchi).pp 49-50. Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya.
3. Kumari, M.A.A.P., De Schryver, P., Bossier, P., (2017) Suitability of Artemia as model organism on EMS causing pathogens. Proceeding of the Sciencetific Session, pp 14, National Aquatic Research and Development Agency, Crow Island, Colombo 15, Sri Lanka
4. Karunaarachchi, K.A.C.M., Kumari, M.A.A.P., Pothuwila, R.H. and Nayananjalie, W.A.D.(2017)Effect of Biofloc on Growth of Genetically Improved Farmed Tilapia Juveniles in Indoor Condition,Proceeding of the 9th Annual Research Symposium .pp 18., Faculty of Agriculture,Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura
5. Ramanayake,N.S., Kumari, M.A.A.P. and Nayananjalie, W.A.D.(2017)Effect of Photo period on growth performances of guppy juveniles,Proceeding of the 10th Annual Research Symposium .pp 45., Faculty of Agriculture,Rajarata University
   of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura
6. Munasinghe,D.G.Y., Kumari, M.A.A.P. Lalantha, N. and Nayananjalie, W.A.D.(2017) Evaluation of Vacuum Leakage Condition of Meat Products Produced at Keels Food Product PLC, Ekala, Ja- Ela,Proceeding of the 10thAnnual Research Symposium .pp 45., Faculty of Agriculture,Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura