EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

21/04/2018–Present MSc. in Animal Science (Reading)

Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya (Sri Lanka) Followed Endocrinology of Farm Animals, Mono-gastric Nutrition, Proposal Formulation and Scientific Writing, Quantitative and Molecular Genetics of Animal, Ruminant Nutrition, Ruminant Animal Production

29/04/2013–19/12/2013 BSc. Animal Science and Fisheries

Faculty of Agriculture, University of peradeniya, Peradeniya (Sri Lanka) Successfully completed a course on Basic Techniques in Molecular Biology Agricultural Biotechnology Center, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya (Sri Lanka)

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS:

Dharmasena, V. A. K. I., Jayawardana, B. C., Liyanage, R., Warnasooriya, V. B., & Thotawattage, G. H. (2019). Black and green tea ( Camellia sinensis L.) extracts as natural antioxidants in uncured pork sausages. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpp.13870

Hegodaarachchi, S.Y., Jayawardane, B.C., Warnasooriya, S.G.V.B., & Liyanage, R. (2018). The Use of Mee Oil (Madhuca longifolia) as a Fat Replacer and ItsEffect on Physiochemical and Sensory Characteristics of Pork Sausages. Proceedings of the Faculty of Agriculture Undergraduate Research Symposium, 21st February, 2019 (pp. 68). University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Nikapitiya, C., Dannanjaya, S.H., Chandrarathna, H.P.S.U., Warnasooriya, S.G.V.B., De Zoysa, M., & lee, J. (2018). Oral Vaccination of DNA Encapsulated Chitosan Nanoparticles Enhances the Transcriptional Responses of IFN and IFNstimulatory Genes in Zebrafish. Proceeding of 5th Ruhuna International Science and Technology Conference (pp. 109). University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka.

Kumara, R.M.E.P., Kumara Mahipala, M.B.P., Weerasinghe, W.M.P.B., Bandara, G.M.P.J., & Warnasooriya, S.G.V.B. (2018). Assessment of Growth, Yield and Nutritive Value of Hybrid Fodder Maize (Zea mays L.) and Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) in Mid-country Wet-zone and Mid –country Intermediate –zone, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of Faculty of Agriculture Undergraduate Research Symposium (pp.07). University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Sumanasiri, T.M.D.S., Kumara Mahipala, M.B,P., Weerasinghe, W.M.P.B., Bandara, G.M.P.J., & Warnasooriya, S.G.V.B. (2018). Investigation of Growth, Yield & Nutritive Value of Hybrid Fodder Millet (Pennisetum sp.) & Purple Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) in Mid-country Wet-zone and Mid – country Intermediate –zone, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of Faculty of Agriculture Undergraduate Research Symposium (pp.56). University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

WORK EXPERIENCES:

10/10/2018–Present Lecturer (Probationary)

Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya (Sri Lanka)

Conducting theory and practical classes pertaining to the Forage Resources and Production, Forage Conservation, Animal Nutrition, Integrated Animal Production, Farming Systems, Animal Quarantine and Bio-Security, Livestock and Fish Legislation, handling of field visits related to Forage Science, working as an examiner, tutor. Conducting laboratory and field experiments.

01/01/2017–28/02/2018 Lecturer (Temporary)

Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya (Sri Lanka)

To demonstrate use of practical equipment, experiments, exercises, techniques and processes that may form an element for the Animal Science and Fisheries degree program. -Conduct tutorial classes