ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

M.Sc. in Food Science & Technology (Reading) 

Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka 

B.Sc. (Hons) in Animal Science & Fisheries 

Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, 20400, Kandy (Sri Lanka)
Second class (Upper) division FGPA: 3.66/4.00

Thesis: A Novel Technique of Phospholipase Application in Milk: Would Improve the Cheese Yield of Gouda?

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS:

Journal Articles

K.K.S. Kapuarachchi., R.M.A.S. Bandara and T.I.G. Prabashwari (2023). Effect of Litter Material and Elevated Platform Enrichment on Behaviour and Welfare of Broiler Chickens in Closed?House System. Iranian Journal of Applied Animal Science. 13(2): 345-355.

Wijayawardana, D.A.H.D., Prabashwari, T.I.G., Vidanarachchi, J.K. and Himali S.M.C. (2021). Development of a Spent Cinnamon Bark Incorporated Egg Carton and Analysis of Its Effectiveness on Internal Quality Characteristics of Chicken Eggs. Journal of Food Processing & Preservation. e16619 doi.org/10.1111/jfpp.16619.

Gunathilaka, M.G.N.W.W., Prabashwari, T.I.G., Cyril, H.W. and Himali, S.M.C. (2021). Assessment of Different Pickling solutions on the Quality Characteristics of Pickled Quail Eggs. Journal of Agriculture and Value Addition. 4(2): 26–43.

Amarasekara, P.N., Prabashwari, T.I.G., Vidanarachchi, J.K., Edirisinghe, N. and Himali, S.M.C. (2020). Developing a Ready To Eat Vegetable and Chicken Mixed Meat Pie with Arrowroot Flour (Maranta arundinacea) Incorporated Crust. Sri Lanka Journal of Animal Production 12 (5): 35-48.

Abstracts & Conference Proceedings

Senavirathna, H.M.M.M., Himali, S.M.C. and Prabashwari, T.I.G. (2022). Development and Characterization of Low-Salted Fish Sauce from Spotted Oceanic Triggerfish (Canthidermis maculata) Using Selected Exogenous Plant Proteolytic Enzymes. Proceedings of the 8th Faculty of Agriculture Undergraduate Research Symposium held in Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 28^th December 2022. pp: 168.

K. A. H. S. Kaluarachchi., T.I.G. Prabashwari., J. K. Vidanarachchi. and S. M. C. Himali (2022). Enriching of Pre-cooked Chicken Sausages with Eggshell Powder : Physiochemical, Calcium and Sensory Attributes Assessment. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment (ISAE 2022), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna. pp :102.

Prabashwari T.I.G., Vidanarachchi, J.K., Prasanna P.H.P. and Jayawardene L.P.I.N.P (2021). Phospholipase Application in Milk: Does It Improve the Cheese Yield of Gouda? Proceedings of Peradeniya University International Research Sessions- (iPURSE -2021), Sri Lanka. 11th and 12th November, 2021 (23).pp : 153.

Hegoda, P.R., Prabashwari, T.I.G. and Himali, S.M.C. (2021). Development of a Dog Treat Incorporated with Pharmaceutical Gelatin By-Product and Poultry By-Product Meal. Proceedings of Peradeniya University International Research Sessions- (iPURSE -2021), Sri Lanka. 11th and 12th November, 2021 (23) : pp 204.

Sinhadhipathi, S.M.N., Prabashwari, T.I.G., Jeyaharan, T. and Himali, S.M.C. (2021). Effects of a Novel Starter Feed on Growth Performances of Underweight Broiler Chicks. 5th International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University, IRCUWU 2021 “Exploring potential in Challenging Periods”. 1st and 2nd July, 2021. pp :11.

Prabashwari T.I.G., Vidanarachchi J.K., Prasanna P.H.P., Jayawaradene L.P.I.N.P. and Gunathilake W.L.C.M. (2020). A Novel Technique of Phospholipase Application in Milk: Would Improve the Cheese Yield of Gouda. Proceedings of the Faculty of Agriculture Undergraduate Research Symposium, 16th of July, 2020. pp: 52.

WORK EXPERIENCES:

Lecturer (Probationary), Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 2023-to date

Conducting theory and practical classes related to the courses, Poultry and Swine Production,Principles of Genetics & Animal Breeding and Wildlife and Ecosystem for the undergraduate students.

Further, assisting with research students as a co-supervisor

Temporary Demonstrator, Department of Livestock Production, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2021- 2023.

Conducting practical for undergraduates in related to Livestock Farm Practice, Dairy Technology, Fundamental of Biochemistry and Cereal Science & Technology courses, evaluating assignments in agrostology courses and assting to conduct viva examinations

Temporary Lecturer, Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka 2020- 2021

Organized and conducted practical and tutorial classes for undergraduates in Livestock Farm Practice, Analytical Techniques in Animal Feed and Products, Principles of Animal Nutrition, Ruminant Animal Production, Poultry and Swine Production, Microlivestock Production, Poultry Meat Processing and Egg Technology, Dairy Product Technology and Meat, Fish Processing Technolog

Assisted in coordinating fieldvisists for undergraduate degree programs

Assisted in coordinating evaluation programs (presentation, FAuRS and mid term examinations)

Post of Part-time Academic Sub-warden in Hilda Obeysekara Hall, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka 2021

Conducted the duties in accordance with instructions, assisted in managing welfare issues of the students in hall