Dr. P. G. A. L. KUMARA

Agronomist / Researcher

An enthusiastic and highly motivated person who works as a Deputy Director

(Research) /Agronomist for over 9 years. Interested in Agronomy, Crop Science, Plant physiology and Plants Production. There is clarity Understanding of responsibilities and being able to work cooperatively from a wide range of other backgrounds. Has the ability to learn Enthusiastic about new field and able to effective communication, organization and peer-to peer communication skills. PROFILE SUMMARY

Deputy Director (Research)

Central Research Station, Department of Export Agriculture, Matale, Sri Lanka. Dec 2020 - Present

Research, Cultivation and technology transfer on Export Agricultural Crops (Ceylon Cinnamon, Black pepper, Cardamom, Nutmeg, Clove, Ginger, Turmeric, Cocoa, Coffee and Vanilla).

Research and cultivation of Maize for the PhD Study in the Philippines

Auditor in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Certification Assistant Director (Research)

Central Research Station, Department of Export Agriculture, Matale, Sri Lanka. 2014 Dec - 2020 Dec

Research, Cultivation and technology transfer on Export Agricultural Crops (Ceylon Cinnamon, Black pepper, Cardamom, Nutmeg, Clove, Ginger, Turmeric, Cocoa, Coffee and Vanilla)

Assistant Marine Environment Officer

Marine Environment Protection Authority, Colombo, Sri Lanka Nov 2011 - Dec 2014

Development and Marine Environment Protection awareness activities according to local and international conventions.

Development Officer

Waste Management Authority, Western Provincial Council, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Dec 2010 - Nov 2011

Activities related to organic waste management in western province of Sri Lanka trough all Local Authorities.

Horticulturist

Royal Ceramic Lanka Limited and Rocell Bath ware Limited, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Feb 2008 - Dec 2010

Outdoor Landscaping designing, Lawn management, Flowering plants and Palm plants maintenance.

WORK EXPERIENCE

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth : 11/01/1982

Gender : Male

Nationality : Sri Lankan

Marital Status : Married

NIC No : 820114108V

SOFT SKILLS

Leadership

Communication Skills

Self-Motivated

Hard working

Friendliness

Ability to work under pressure

LANGUAGES

No 14/9, Temple Road, Ekala,

Sri Lanka.

ady1ez@r.postjobfree.com

+94-75-270-****

+94-70-270-****

Agronomist /Agriculturist

Researches

Crop Modelling

GAP Auditing

Nursery Management / Plant Productions

Indoor and outdoor Landscape Designing

Horticulturist

Environment Management

Waste Management

GIS Mapping and application

CORE SKILLS

Sinhala (Mother Language)

English

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy in Agronomy (2022)

University of Philippines Los Banos, Philippines.

Dissertation – “Spatial and temporal variations in maize yield, yield- limiting climatic factors, and yield gap under different maize growing environments in the Philippines".

MSc in Forestry and Environmental Management - 2014 University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.

Dissertation - “Site classification and construction of yield table for Eucalyptus microcorys in Nuwara Eliya District”.

Bachelor of Science (Special) in Agriculture - 2007 University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.

Thesis - “Suitability of Cardamom (Clone 37) Intercropping with Oil Palm”.

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