Researcher
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Name
W.A ErandikaMadhubhashinee Premachandra Menike
Address
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Mobile
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https://lk.linkedin.com/in/erandipremachandra
Dear Sir/ Madam,
I have got to know your institute through the internet and am interested in joining your team as a part-time employee.
I am a BSc. in Agriculture graduate from the Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka and completed MSc. in Food Science and Technology in PGIA, University of Peradeniya and currently reading for MPhil. in Food Science and Technology in Faculty of Graduate Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
Currently, I am working as a Research Assistant in the SLCARP (Sri Lanka Council for Agricultural Research Policy) funded research project. Before that, I have worked as the Research Assistant at the Dean’s Office, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, and engaged in quality assurance activities related to the faculty. At the beginning of my carrier, I worked as a Demonstrator in the Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, and gained extensive experience as an undergraduate trainee in the IFCO.
With my working experience and educational background, I would love an opportunity to work in a place, where I can apply my knowledge and gain more in research field. I appreciate your response to my interest. Thank you so much for your time and consideration.
W.A.E.M.P. Menike
Reading for MPhil. in Food Science and Technology in Faculty of Graduate Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
Msc. in Food Science and Technology in Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya
BSc. (Agriculture) Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
Faculty : Agriculture and Plantation Management
Specialized area : Horticulture and Landscape Gardening
First Class with GPA 3.70
Subject Areas
Principles of Agronomy Commercial Vegetable Production and Protected Environments
Agricultural Microbiology
Cut Flower Foliage and Medicinal Plant
Production
Principles of Plant Breeding
Pest Management in Horticultural Crops
Principles of Crop Physiology
Post Harvest Physiology and Technology of
Horticultural Crops
Principles of Soil Science
Introduction to Biotechnology
Principles of Economics
Design and Analysis of Experiments
Principles of Food Science
Fundamentals of Animal Science
Full Name : WicramasingheArachchigeErandikaMadhubhashinee Premachandra Menike
Address : 414/A, Millagasthenna, Horaketiya, Balangoda
Date of Birth : 25.01.1990
Gender : Female
Civil Status : Single
Nationality : Sri Lankan
Mobile : 077*******
E-mail : ******************@*****.***
Personal Details
Educational Qualifications
Plantation Crop Production
Plant Tissue Culture and Micro Propagation
Basic Chemistry
Fundamentals of Management
Landscape Horticulture
Marketing of Agricultural Products
Basic Statistics Commercial Production of Fruits
Molecular Biology
Information Technology
G.C.E. (A/L) Examination 2009
School: Ferguson High School, Rathnapura
G.C.E.(O/L) Examination 2005
School: Girls’ High School, Kandy
Research on evaluation of consumer preference on different flavouredcarambola jelly
Research project on, ‘Investigation of nutritional profile, bio-activities, phylogenetic relationships and colourant properties of selected local yams in Sri Lanka’ Subject Grade
Biology C
Physics C
Chemistry C
Subject Grade
Mathematics A
English A
Sinhala A
Science and Technology A
Social Studies and History A
Buddhism A
Horticulture A
Health and Physical Education A
Eastern Music C
English Literature S
Research and Project Experience
Menike, W.A.E.M.P., Sajiwanie, J.W.A. and Rathnayaka, R.M.U.S.K. (2022). Evaluating the potential of wall materials to encapsulate pigments from Dioscoreaalata (Dandila) for natural food colourant. In the Proceedings of Young Scientists’ Conference on Multidisciplinary Research- 2022, 10 November 2022. National Institute of Fundamental Studies, Sri Lanka.
Menike, W.A.E.M.P. and Arampath, P.C. (2020).Preservation and Quality Evaluation of Elaeocarpusserratus (Ceylon Olive) using Natural Preservatives.In the Proceedings of the International Research Conference of UWU-2020, UvaWellassa University of Sri Lanka.
Menike, W.A.E.M.P. and Wijesinghe, S.A.E.C. (2014). Evaluation of consumer preference on different flavouredCarambola jelly. In the Proceedings of the 13 th
Agricultural Research
Symposium, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
Currently working as a Research Assistant in the SLCARP (Sri Lanka Council for Agricultural Research Policy) funded research project on ‘Investigation of nutritional profile, bio-activities, phylogenetic relationships and colourant properties of selected local yams in Sri Lanka’
o Gained the experience on handling of a research project including planning, report preparation, laboratory activities, budget settlement, progress presentation etc.
Worked as a Temporary Research Assistant in the Dean’s Office, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (From Nov. 2017 to Nov. 2019)
Worked as a Demonstrator in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Gardening, Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management, Wayamba University Sri Lanka (From Sep 2015 to April 2016)
o Subjects:
Principles and Applications of Food Science
Principles of Plant Breeding
Cut Flower Foliage and Medicinal Plant Production o Support the students on their research under the supervision of the research supervisor
Worked as an undergraduate trainee in the International Foodstuff Company (Pvt) Ltd.
(IFCO) (From Nov. 2014 to April 2015)
o Gained the knowledge on export quality of fresh items such as fruits and vegetables Publications
Working Experience
o Got the hands on experience on export practices of fresh items by carrying out sorting, cleaning and packaging practices
o Obtained the experience on processing of some food items such as chutney, lime pickle, cut fruit plates, cut vegetable plates, etc.
o Participated to an exhibition representing the company o Preparation of in-process inspection documents
o Preparation of project reports
o Development of production process for the pasteurizing of Aloe vera gel and preparation of samples
o Participated to projects as an inspection officer o Obtained a farm training
Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
Sound knowledge on Statistics and Statistical software
Fluent in English and Sinhala
Good communication and presentation skills
Member of the Horticulture Society in Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
Participated to a “Workshop on Ikebana flower decorations ” conducted by the Horticulture Society in Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
Member of the runners up team at the Inter Faculty Freshers’ Chess Championship 2011 organized by the department of Physical Education, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
Member of the Science Society in Ferguson High School, Ratnapura
Achieved a Merit in Australian national chemistry competition 2005
Member of Drug Prevention Unit of Girls’ High School, Kandy from 2002 to 2005
Member of Road Safety Unit of Girls’ High School, Kandy in 2002 Skills
Extracurricular Activities
I hereby declare that the all above written particulars are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
W.A.E.M.P. Menike
Prof. K Yakandawala
Professor
Department of Horticulture and Landscape Gardening Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management
Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
Mobile : 071*******
Dr. (Mrs.) K Rathnayaka
Head/ Senior Lecturer
Department of Horticulture and Landscape Gardening Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management
Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
Mobile: 077*******
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