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Curriculum Vitae - Dr. Hemanatha P. W. Jayasuriya

Current Occupation: Sultan Qaboos University, Oman

Summary of Scholarly activities

Number of Undergraduate graduation projects supervised: >35 under Design projects

Number of M.Eng/MSc supervised: 34 completed at AIT, 3 completed at SQU

Number of PhD supervised: 5 completed, 1 in-progress at SQU

Research projects completed at SQU as PI: 8550 + 7990 OR = 42,000 USD

Research projects involved at SQU as Co-PI OMR 607,270 = 1,566,780 USD

Publications Number

Peer reviewed Journal papers under review 2

Peer reviewed Journals published 44

Books /Proceedings

Books

2

2

Book Chapters 2

International conference proceedings 46

Conference papers (oral/poster/) 9

Keynote speeches 6

Seminars and other local presentations >10 at SQU, > 20 Internationale

Technical Reports 1 FAO publication

E-teaching 1 UNESCO - 8 countries connected online

Papers in magazines/Newspapers 6

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=tD34wcgAAAAJ&hl=en

Scopus: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=6701715909

Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Hemantha_Jayasuriya

Administrative services:

Head, Dept of Soils, Water and Agric. Engineering, SQU Since 2014

Acting Dean of Engineering, Univ. of Ruhuna Sri Lanka (1-years)

Head, Dept of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Univ. of Ruhuna Sri

Lanka (3 years)

Acting Coordinator, Agric. and Systems Engineering Program, AIT - Thailand

Acting Head, Dept of Mechanical Engineering, Univ. of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (6

months)

Positions held in Professional bodies:

Vice President, Asian Association for Agricultural Engineers (AAAE-since 2010)

Treasurer, AAAE, 2007-2010

Executive Committee, Asian Precision Agriculture Association (2007-2010)

Member: ASABE, ISTVS, ISPA, AAAE, MIE(SL), Chartered Engineer

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=tD34wcgAAAAJ&hl=en

https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=6701715909

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Hemantha_Jayasuriya

Curriculum Vitae: Dr. Hemanatha P W Jayasuriya

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Personal Information

Name Hemanatha Priyadarshana WARNARATHNA JAYASURIYA

Place of birth Dondra, Sri Lanka

Citizenship Sri Lanka

Civil Status Married, two sons

Current job Associate Professor and Head

SQU Dpt College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences

Dpt. of Soils, Water and Agricultural Engineering

Address/

Contact

SQU

College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences

Box 34, Al-khod 123

Email: [email protected]

Tel: +968 2414 1223; GSM: +968 98813973

Education

1999 Jan 1997 - Dec. 1999: PhD. in Agricultural Machinery. (AIT, Thailand)

Research area: Terramechanics / Equipment Design / Modeling & Simulation

/Soil Mechanics

1989 Jan 1988 - Aug. 1989: M.Eng. in Agricultural Machinery (AIT, Thailand)

(Coursework + Research)

Research area: Terrmechanics / Equipment Design / Agric. Machinery

1983 Sept. 1979 -Dec. 1983: B.Sc. Eng. (Hons.) in Mechanical-Production

Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.)

(Top student in Mechanical-Production stream)

Employment Records

2009 Aug –

present:

Sultan Qaboos University, College of Agricultural and Marine

Sciences, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman

Position: Associate Professor

2002 Nov –

2009 Aug:

ASE Field of Study, SERD, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand.

* Details are furnished under sections II - VI

Position: Asst. and Associate Professor (2008 Dec) in Ag. Systems Engineering

2000 Jan –

2002 Oct:

Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka.

Position: Senior Lecturer Grade I, Head, Department of Mechanical and

Manufacturing Engineering, and Acting Dean

mailto:[email protected]


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1997 Jan –

1999 Dec:

Dept of Mechanical Engineering, Sirindhorn International Institute of

Technology, Thamaasat University (Rangsit Campus), Thailand

Position: Visiting Lecturer

1990 – 2000: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering,

University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka,

Position: Lecturer / Senior Lecturer Grade II

1989 Aug –

1990 April:

Division of Structural Engineering & Construction, Asian Institute of

Technology, Thailand.

Position: Research Associate

1985 Jan –

1987 Dec:

Sri Lanka Sugar Corporation, Factories in Kantale & Sevanagala, Sri-

Lanka.

Position: Senior Mechanical Engineer/Factory Engineer

1983 Dec –

1984 Dec:

Perinco Engineering Ltd, Peradeniya, Sri-Lanka. (Engineering

Consultants)

Position: Mechanical Engineer

Teaching Experience

At Sultan Qaboos University, Oman:

I have taught/teaching 9 different courses, one of which at the graduate level, and one

College level course, rest within the Department of Soils Water and Agricultural

Engineering and Agricultural Engineering Major. I also developed a new Departmental

Elective course titled SWAE4302 Agriculture in Controlled Environments which will be

commenced from Spring 2013.

Summary Table of courses and other training activities.

Year Code Course title Enrolment Format Credit

Sultan Qaboos University (undergraduate

courses)

2009FL SWAE 4203 Principles of Agricultural

Machinery

20 LP 3

SWAE 4300 Design Project 1 22 LP 3

2010SP SWAE 2001 Introduction to Agricultural

Engineering

38 L 3

SWAE 4304 Modeling and Analysis 27 L 3

2010SU CAMS 4002 Seminar & Presentation Skills 22 LP 2

2010FL SWAE 2300 Workshop Practice 22 LP 3

SWAE 4300 Design Project I 8 LP 3

2011SP SWAE 2001 Introduction to Agricultural

Engineering

38 L 3


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Key: L- Lectures, P- Practicum/ laboratory, S- seminar, SP-Spring, FL-Fall, SU-Summer.

My Prior Teaching Experiences:

1. At Asian Institute of Technology (2002 – 2009): All Graduate level courses (PhD and

Master) – Regularly 1-4 and 10, and others on rotational basis.

1. Design and Development of Agricultural and Processing Equipment

2. Precision Agriculture

3. Agricultural Systems Analysis

4. Instrumentations and Measurement Techniques

5. Controlled Environment Agriculture

6. Theory of Field Machinery

7. Agricultural Soil Mechanics

8. Agricultural Mechanization and Management

9. Ergonomics

10. Agro Industries (in Agric. Business Management ABM interdisciplinary program)

11. Food Safety and Traceability (in Agric. Business Management ABM

interdisciplinary program)

2. At the Department of Mechanical and manufacturing Engineering, University of

Ruhuna, Sri Lanka (2000-2002 October)

1. Engineering Drawing (1st year)

2. Controls Engineering (3rd and Final year)

3. Applied Mechanics (2nd

year)

4. Mechanics of Machines (3rd and Final year)

5. Machine Design (2nd

, 3rd

and Final year)

6. Thermodynamics and Fluids Mechanics (1st and 2

nd years)

3. At Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sirindhorn International Institute of

Technology – attached to Thamasaat University, Thailand. (1998-1999)


SWAE 4301 Design Project II 3 LP 3

2011SU CAMS 3000 Seminar & Presentation Skills 25 LP 3



2012SP CAMS 3000 Seminar & Presentation Skills 23 LP 3





2013SP SWAE 4304 Modeling and Analysis 22 L 3


2013FL SWAE2307 Workshop Practice I 6 LP 1

SWAE4300 Design Project I 6 LP 3

SWAE4203 Agric. in Controlled Envi. (50%) 22 L 3

Sultan Qaboos University (Postgraduate

courses)

2017SP SWAE6009 Advance Topics 1 L+P 3

2017FL SWAE6301 Advance Control Envi. Agric.

(50%)

6 L 3

2018SP SWAE6302 Precision Agriculture (100%) 3 L 3


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Part time teaching

1. Engineering Drawing (two sections 200 students each)

2. Engineering Dynamics

3. Development of new Experiments for Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics -

Heat Transfer

4. At the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

(1990 – 1997)

1. Engineering Drawing (1st year)

2. Lecturer-in-charge for Machine Designs (2nd

, 3rd

and Final years)

3. Applied Mechanics/Mechanics of Machines (2nd

year)

4. Agricultural Machinery and Mechanization (Elective course in Final year)

Research Supervision

At Sultan Qaboos University, I have just started post graduate student supervision; one

student registered in Fall 2012 and another in 2013 as in below table. As the Agricultural

Engineering major was new and graduate programs were not registered, AE major did not

have graduate students until last year 2011. However I have supervised more than 20

undergraduate projects under SWAE4300 design Project 1 and SWAE4301 Design

Project II which are considered to be equivalent to SWAE4900 Special Problems in other

majors. One project at SQU has been accepted proceeding to patent, there are few others

potential for patent process.

Prior to arriving at SQU, at AIT during my 8 years of service, I had supervised and

completed 33 M.Eng./M.Sc. and 4 PhD students from more than 15 different countries

(List provided). Currently I have two of my former continuing PhD supervisees at AIT in

which I serve as Co-Chairperson in the Dissertation Program committees. I completed

more than 3 years with them, guided to obtain candidacy/licentiate within first 18 months.

I also served as an External Examiner for one PhD student from Bangladesh, and have

served in more than 25 PhD examination committees and more than 80 Masters

Examination committees at AIT. AIT in Thailand is an International Graduate Institute,

with around 800 graduate student intake, 20-25% of them are PhD level. The AIT’s board

of trusties comprise of Ambassadors and other high ranking representatives from more

than 25 countries.

Graduate Student Research Supervision at SQU (Since August 2009)

Completed

August 2014

MSc

Tharaya Mansoor Mohammed Al-Amri (69575)

Thesis proposal title: Development of A Real time Sensor Based Irrigation

System to Control Over Pumping of Groundwater in AL-Batinah region

Completed

June 2016

MSc

Nawal Malallah Eid Al-Wahaibi (69871)

Development of a decision support system (DSS) for conjunctive use of

treated wastewater with groundwater for irrigation

Completed

June 2017

MSc

Alaa Al Waleed Mohammed Al-Hinai (81455)

Performance and Ergonomic evaluation of the date stripper prototype

Started

Sept 2018

PhD

Alaa Al Waleed Mohammed Al-Hinai (81455)

Evaluation of Technology Transfer and Capacity Building Requirements for

the Value Addition in Agricultural Products in Oman


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Summary of Student Research Supervision and in Committees at AIT Since November 2002

– August 2009):

Completed In-progress

Students Committee

Chair

Committee

Member in

ASE FoS

Committee

Member in

other FoS

Committee

Co-Chair

Committee

Member in

ASE FoS

Committee

Member in

other FoS

Doctoral

5

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6 – Energy

4 – FEBT

2 - RRDP 2

23

Masters 33 54

2-RS/GIS

21-FEBT

1-MT-ISE

2-Energy

1- AARM

1- ME

When I left AIT I was in more than

15 PhD and 15 Masters level thesis

research committees as a member.

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Special

Studies

3 PhD

level 6 Masters level

FoS – Field of studies; FEBT – Food Eng and Bioprocess Tech; ME – Microelectronics; MT

Mechatronics; AARM – Aquaculture; RRDP – Rural and Regional Development Program;

RS/GIS – Remote Sensing program.

Postgraduate Research Supervision at AIT

As Chairman of Doctoral Committees/ research supervised:

No Name of the Student

ID/Year/FoS Dissertation Title

Completed in Dec 2007

1

Mrs. Ratana

Tangwonngkit

(Thailand)

ASS037260

(2003Jan-Dec

2006)

(ASE-AE)

Development of a real-time variable rate

herbicide applicator using machine vision for

sugarcane weeds

2

Mr. Kishore Chandra

Swain

(India)

102133

(2004Aug-Dec

2007)

(ASE-AE)

Development of a soil and crop data mapping

system for precision agriculture using an

unmanned, low-altitude remote controlled

helicopter

3

Mr. Abu Ahmed

Mokammel Haque

(Bangladesh)

102091

(2004Aug-Dec

2007)

(ASE-AE)

Soil nutrient management for sustainable crop

production in precision agriculture using GIS: A

multi seasonal case study for rice in Bangladesh

4

Mr. Grianggai

Samseemoung

(Thailand)

105277

(2007Jan– Dec

2011)

(ASE-AE)

Low altitude RS and Image Processing for Weed

Detection Using unmanned RC helicopter

5

Mr. Chakkrapong

Taewichit

(Thailand)

104371

(2006Aug-)

(ASE-AE)

Development of a Decision Support System for

Integrated Agriculture with Farm Ponds Using

Multiple-criteria Decision Making (MCDM) and

GIS

As Doctoral – External Examiner (PhD)

1

Mr. Md. Toufiq

Iqbal

(Bangladesh)

July 2007

Dept. of Agronomy and

Agricultural Extension

University of Rajshahi

Bangladesh

Arsenic contamination in groundwater in

South-Eastern Bangladesh


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As Chairman of Masters Thesis Committees/ research supervised:

No Name of the Student ID/Year/FoS Thesis Title

Completed in August 2003

1

Mr. Kishore Chandra

Swain

(Indian)

AEA027221

(2001-3)

(ASE-AE)

Land suitability study for Precision Agriculture

using GIS techniques in Northeast of Thailand

2

Mr. Thawani Mpatama

Sanjika

(Malawi)

AEB027025

(2001-3)

(ASE-AE)

The effect of Nozzle-Canopy interaction on

pesticide-spray distribution and on-target

deposition

3

Mr. Dilip Pachhai

(Nepal)

AEB027340

(2001-3)

(ASE-AE)

Agricultural mechanization in Nepal: A case

study in Nawalparasi district

Completed in August 2004

4

Mr. Abu Ahmed

Mokammel Haque

(Bangladesh)

ASB031147

(2002-4)

(ASE-AE)

Soil nutrient status and rice yield assessment for

Precision Agriculture using GIS and Remote

Sensing techniques in Trishal sub-district in

Bangladesh

5 Mr. Kiattsak Sangpradit

(Thailand)

ASA037268

(2002-4)

(ASE-AE)

Development of seat suspension system for a

small four wheel tractor

6

Miss. Kamani G.

Jayathilake

(Sri Lanka)

ASB037112

(2002-4)

(ASE-AE)

The effect of soil compaction on the growth and

grain yield of Soybean on Bangkok clay soil

Completed in May 2005

7

Ms. Chintha P.

Rupasinghe

(Sri Lanka)

100428

(2003-5)

(ASE-AE)

Optimization of the design parameters of rotary

tiller blades for reverse rotation

8 Ms. Supana Pugasap

(Thailand)

100452

(2003-5)

(ASE-AE)

Development of a variable rate fertilizer

application system for precision farming

9 Mr. Tanbordee Rungrod

(Thailand)

100486

(2003-5)

(ASE-AE)

Development of a mechanical tea dryer to suit

small and medium scale growers in Northern

Thailand

10 Mr. Anup Pradhan

(Nepal)

100643

(2003-5)

(ASE-AE)

Evaluation of agricultural mechanization status

and potential using GIS in Sunsari District in

Nepal

11 Miss. Wilaiwan Sornpoon

(Thailand)

100650

(2003-5)

(ASE-AE)

The effect of different tillage methods on corn

production


12

Mr. Mwumvaneza Valens

(Rwanda)

101714

(2004-6)

(ASE-AE)

Agricultural Mechanization Potential in Rwanda:

A Multi-location Spatial Approach by GIS

Techniques

13

Mr. Kulal Dnyandeo

Madhukar

(India)

102135

(2004-6)

(ASE-AE)

Management-zone based soil moisture

conservation practice for Precision Agriculture

using GIS

14

Mr. Ek Sopheap

(Cambodia)

101551

(2004-6)

(ASE-AE)

Assessment on the Potentiality of

Establishing Small and Medium Agro-

Industries in Kompong Cham Province,

Cambodia 15 Mr. Prayoon Lasutta 102217 Performance Evaluation of Rotary Tea Dryer


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(Thailand) (2004-6)

(ASE-AE)

with Modified Design Parameters

16

Miss Jutanut

Prechavuttipong

(Thailand)

101998

(2004-6)

(ASE-AE)

Optimization of sugarcane supply system for

improved productivity using GIS and LP: A Case

Study in Buriram Province, Thailand

Complete in May 2007

17 Mr. Batdorj Munkhjargal

(Mongolia)

103875

(2005-7)

(ASE-AE)

Study of the trends of agricultural mechanization

in Mongolia

18

Mr. Burin

Tinnangwattana

(Thailand)

103689

(2005-7)

(ASE-AE)

Correlation of Soybean yield with crop and field

parameters using GIS in Sa Kaew province,

Thailand

19

Miss S. D. F.

Mihindukulasuriya

(Sri Lanka)

103646

(2005-7)

(ASE-AE)

Modelling drying kinetics of chilli in combined

infrared and fin-coil rotary dryer

20

Miss. Sroysuda

Thangkusonchit

(Thailand)

104093

(2005-7)

(ASE-AE)

Evaluation of the potentiality of Biofuel

production in Thailand

Completed in December 2007

21 Mr. Somwang Hleekar

(Thailand)

104197

(2005J-7)

(ASE-AE)

Development of a coconut oil extraction system

using Direct Micro Expelling (DME) method


22 Mr. Kamla Chanthavone

(Lao PDR)

104330

(2005J-7)

(ASE-AE)

Status and potential of agricultural mechanization

in Lao PDR: A case study in Xienghkouang

province

23 Mr. Kun Pichratana

(Cambodia)

104350

(2005J-7)

(ASE-AE)

The potentials of agricultural residue utilization

in Cambodia: A case study in Kampong Cham

Province

24

Ms. Pilaiwan

Prungpaopan

(Thailand)

104592

(2005J-7)

(ASE-AE)

Vibration and noise characteristics of a power

tiller with rotary cultivator

25

Ms. Dolores Mae N.

Gicana

(Philippines)

104491

(2005J-7)

(ASE-AE)

Optimization of farming systems integration with

farm ponds for moisture conservation under rain-

fed conditions: A case study in Northeast of

Thailand

26

Mr. Mohammad Ai-Amin

Sadek

(Bangladesh)

104548

(2005J-7)

(ASE-AE)

Feasibility of improving tillage performance by

using nanosurfaces on tillage tools

27 Mr. Batjavkhlan

Dashdondog

(2006-08Dec)

(ASE-AE)

Status and potentials of improving agro-

production in Mongolia


28 Mr. Umesh Adhikari

(Nepal)

105570 (2007

Aug- 2009 May)

(ASE-AE)

Assessment of the potential of sustainable

farming systems through farm level energy

generation: A case study of Pathari VDC,

Morang District, Nepal

29 Mr. Pipit Kunlawanit

(Thailand)

106287 (2007

Aug- 2009 May)

(ASE-AE)

Modelling soil tool interaction using FEM and

CFD techniques

30 Mr. Somkiet Sinlapavech

(Thailand)

106369 (2007

Aug- 2009 May)

(ASE-AE)

Diversification of rice fields to Oil palm

plantations in Pak Phananag District in Thailand:

Evaluation of economic and land use suitability

using Precision Agriculture techniques

31

Miss Chananya

Thimaporn

(Thailand)

106040 (2007

Aug- 2009 May)

(MABM)

Application of time series forecasting methods

for policy purposes on natural rubber prices and



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Completed in December 2009

32

Miss Davaasuren

Dashzegve

(Mongolia)

106164 (2007

Aug- 2009 Dec)

(ASE-AE)

Study on the feasibility of Precision Agriculture

adoption in Mongolia


33 Mr. P.M.S. Jayathilaka

(Sri Lankan)

106313 (2007

May- 2010 May)

(ASE-AE)

Modelling and GIS mapping of crop cover

dynamics and production potentials of plantation

crops Tea, Rubber and Coconut due to climate

change effect in Sri Lanka

# In addition, I served in more than 80 M.Eng. and M.Sc. thesis research committees as a

member.

As a Member of Doctoral Research Program Committees:

No Name of the Student ID/Year/FoS Dissertation Title

Completed

1 Mr. Anusorn Vejasit

(Thailand)

AEC987219

(1998Jan-02)

(ASE-AE)

Design and development of an axial flow Soya

bean combine harvester

(Completed – 2005 May)

2 Mr. Peeyush Soni

(India)

ST100516

Aug. 2003

(ASE-AE)

Bionic macro-morphologic surface modification

of mouldboard plough using UHMW-PE convex

protuberances

(Completed Dec 2006)

3 Mr. Anuchit Chamsinh

(Thailand)

AEC987170

(1998Jan -)

(ASE-AE)

Agricultural mechanization planning for crop


(Completed May 2007)

4

Mr. Ahadiyat Yugi

Rahayu

(Indonesia)

101473

(2004Aug - )

(ASE-AS)

Effects of tillage, intercropping with grasses and

grass management on soil physical properties

and grain yield of rain-fed maize in the wet and

dry seasons in Metro district, Lanpung province

Indonesia.

5 Mr. Apinun Wanlapa

(Thailand)

FBS037257

(2003Aug-)

(FEBT)

Modeling quality changes during roasting of

cashew nut

6 Mr. Jaturong Lunkapin

102184

(2004Aug - )

(ASE-AE)

Development of a cassava planter

7 Mr. Direk Chimchana

(Thailand)

ASS037144

(2003Aug-)

(ASE-AE)

Development of a mini-combine harvester for

rice

8

Ms. Ratana

Karoonboonyanan

(Thailand)

102089

(2004Aug - )

(ASE-AE)

Development of a vibratory subsoiler

9 Mr. Komkrit Prasertwong

(Thailand)

102855

(2005Jan - )

(Energy)

Power systems oscillation control using FACTS

controllers

10 Mr. Anusorn Chinsuwan

(Thailand)

103542

(2005Aug - )

(Energy)

Experimental and numerical studies of heat

transfer in circulating fluidized bed boilers

11

Mr. Sompop

Jarungthammachote

(Thailand)

103458

(2005Aug – Dec

2009)

(Energy)

Equilibrium models, experimental and

thermodynamic analysis of multi-stage air-steam

downdraft gasifier

12

Mr. R.M.U.S.K.

Rathnayake

(Sri Lanka)

104637

(2006 Aug – May

2010)

(FEBT)

Optimization of Multiplex PCR Method for

Water Borne Bacterial Pathogen Detection and

Evaluation of Quantitative Detection Method

Used for Viable Pathogen Microorganisms

Detection

13 Mr. Parish Prakash 105534 Modelling soil and power disc interactions for


17

Nalavade (2007 Aug – May

2011)

(ASE-AE)

development of a disc harrow

14 Ms. Jirawan Maneerote

(Thailand)

101124

(2004Jan – Dec

2011)

(FEBT)

The study on the processing parameters to

reduce oil uptake in deep fried rice-based fish

crackers

15 Mr. Kittipong Jaojaruek

(Thailand)

103555

(2005Aug – Dec

2010)

(Energy)

Experimental and numerical studies on the

performance of two-stage downdraft wood

gasifier

16

Mr. Rittichai

Assavarachan

(Thailand)

101991

(2004Aug – May

2011)

(FEBT)

Desin and development of continuous flow

microwave vacuum evaporator for juice

concentrates

17 Mr. Apisek Pansuwan

(Thailand)

102868

(2005Jan – Dec

2011)

(RRDP)

Industrial development in Thailand: A regional

analysis

18 Mr. Kitti Leangkrua

(Thailand)

104159

(2006 Jan – Dec

2011)

(Energy)

Proximity Indices for Power Distribution

System Stability with Distributed Generators

19 Ms. Chanamon Chanthana

(Thailand)

104159

(2006 Jan – Dec

2011)

(Energy)

Development of a thermal energy storage type

heat exchanger for waste heat rcovery

20

Mr. Chomchuan

Boonrahong

(Thailand)

101887

(2004Aug – Dec

2011)

(ASE-AS)

Enhancing biodiversity for eco-friendly

management of Tangerine pests in Northern

Thailand

22 Mr. Prinya Kamolsin

(Thailand)

102289

(2004Aug – Dec

2011)

(ASE-AE)

Development of a aquatic weed harvester for

cleaning irrigation channels in Thailand

23 Mrs. S.H.P. Malkanthi

(Sri Lanka)

104431

(2006 Aug – Dec

2011)

(RRDP)

Assessing Agritourism Potential for Rural

Development in Sri Lanka

In progress – serve as external expert

1 Mr. Khata Watakit

(Thailand)

ASC037145

(2003Aug-)

(ASE-AE)

Field performance of modified cage wheels

under free sinkage condition

2

Ms. Preedawan

Chaisrichonlathan

(Thailand)

103509

(2005Aug - )

(FEBT)

Study on simply phase different detector for

distance measurement of ultrasonic transducer

3 Mr. Wantana Kasantikul

(Thailand)

104859

(2006 Aug - )

(ASE-AE)

Development of a real-time mechanical robotic

weeder using machine vision for baby corns

4

Mr. Ekkapong

Cheevitsopon

(Thailand)

103

(2006 Jan - )

(FEBT)

Processing effects on cooking /eating quality

and GABA content of mixed germinated brown

rice

Special Studies Supervised

No Name of the Student ID/Year/FoS Dissertation Title

Master students

1 Mr. Abu Ahmed

Mokammel Haque ASB031147

(2003 Aug)

Use of precision agriculture tools and technologies

for rice based cropping systems in small farms


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(Bangladesh) (ASE-AE)

2 Mr. Kiattisak Sangpradit

(Thailand)

ASA037268

(2003 Aug)

(ASE-AE)

Effect of tractor vibration on operator performance

3

Ms. Kamani Geethanjalee

Jayathilake

(Sri Lanka)

ASB037112

(2003 Aug)

(ASE-AE)

Effect of soil compaction on crop growth and yield

4

Mr. Burin

Tinnangwattana

(Thailand)

103689

(2006 Aug)

(ASE-AE)

Study on ergonomic aspects of working conditions

and health of agricultural workers

5. Mr. Khamla Chanthanova

(Cambodia)

1043030

(2006 Aug)

(ASE-AE)

Study on the trends of Agricultural Mechanization

in Lao PDR

6.

Miss Chananya

Thimaporn

(Thailand)

106040 (2007

Aug- 2009

May)

(MABM)

The study of factors influencing supply of natural

rubber from major exporting countries.

Doctoral students

1

Mr. Kishore Chandra

Swain

(India)

102133

(2005 April)

(ASE-AE)

An overview of technology adoption and

performance evaluation of sensor and map-based

variable rate input application systems used in

Precision Agriculture

2

Mr. Abu Ahmed

Mokammel Haque

(Thailand)

102091

(2005 April)

(ASE-AE)

Soil nutrient management for sustainable crop

production in Precision Agriculture approach

3. Mr. Komsanti Maoklang

(Thailand)

105278

(2007Jan)

(ASE-AE)

Mechanization of Cassava harvesting in Thailand

Consultancy, Research and Scholarly Contributions

So far I did not involve in much consultancy work at SQU due to heavy teaching load and

existing research projects. My commitment and dedication are given for teaching,

research and developmental activities in the department and the Major. Currently I am

heavily loaded with teaching; regularly 5 courses and involved in one IG and one TRC

projects in progress and expecting to develop another TRC project soon. However, I have

completed consultancy work at AIT, Thailand and my previous occupations in Sri Lanka.

At AIT residual funds generated were mostly used for supporting doctoral research, and

for supporting needy graduate students.

Few examples for such activities in Thailand:

Year Title Sponsor Value

2008 Testing and performance evaluation of MPG-

CAPS of Fuel Freedom Internationals (FFI) Ltd Fuel Freedom

International (FFI)

Ltd

250,000

Baht

=USD

8,000

2006-

2007

Training on and transfer of efficient EU

Technologies in the Sugar sector of Thailand. EU-Thailand

Economic

Cooperation

9,500,000

Baht

=USD

320,000

2007- Assessment of the risk of climate change on Asian Disaster 119,000


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2008 rain-fed rice cropping in Northeast of Thailand Preparedness Centre Baht

=USD

4,000

Summary of research interest, ability to attract funding, and publication record.

Services

National Services

Organized a three-day workshop collaboratively with Asst Director at Agricultural

Experiment Station (AES) on Familiarization of Farm machinery and equipment,

open to SQU and Ministry participants. All the lecture presentations conducted by

me and assisted demonstrations.

Some recognized Omani farm-level technology transfer problems have been taken

for design class activities. Several design projects completed producing prototypes

which will in the future be beneficial to the Omani farmers, producers, and other

stakeholders.

Examples;

1. Date striper separator machine (in the patent process; presentation was

made at Innovation Center of Oman, assisted by the Innovation

Department at SQU),

2. Manual Date compaction machine,

3. Halwa process mechanization,

4. Automation of ingredient feed in the Halwa machine,

5. Manual weeder for between crop row weeding for corn and vegetable

corps,

6. Solar powered hydroponic system with discreet pump operation for home

yard use. Which will be used for Aquaponic research in one of the ongoing

project on treated wastewater use in aquaculture.

Involved in research under Strategic Projects which are aimed at solving

important National, socio-economic issues.

Examples: Detail of my contribution is given in the Table under Research Grants.

1. Monitoring groundwater use efficiency using smart energy meters and

precision irrigation techniques in Al Batinah region.

Working with the Al Batinah farmer association, 40 farms have been selected

to experiment, and to find best way of controlling salinity issue and improving

water use efficiency and livelihood of farmers.

Beneficiaries - Farmers, people in coastal belt, Agricultural production in

Oman and country as a whole.

2. Modeling and optimization for water use efficiency in sea-water greenhouse.

Greenhouse uses sea water for evaporator cooling and generate fresh water for

irrigation. Beneficial to farmers in the costal belt.

3. Evaluation and optimization of Date Palm replanting cycle.

In order to improve the date farming productivity. LP models were developed

to recommend farmers how to organize farms with replanting at most suitable

time.


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4. Maximizing the Use of Treated Wastewater in Irrigation by Year-round Crop

Rotation and Conjunctive Use of Groundwater.

Recently awarded project; which will aimed at providing more irrigation water

to the farmers in the water scares areas. Optimization of production and

distribution will be done.

5. Development of Database for Controlled Environment Agriculture

development in Oman.

Long needed matter; direct beneficiaries will be Ministry of Agriculture and

Fisheries, Ministry of Commerce, Farmers, Economists and Researchers.

University Services

Member of the Al-Mussannah Farm committee: To see the way of

utilization/recovery of 105 ha Al Musannah farm located in Al Batinah region.

Above mentioned three day workshop at AES, participated by university staff

gaining knowledge on farm machinery, implements and operations.

Four open seminar presentations conducted under CAMS Monday seminar on

naval topics of my expertise. Opened university wide aimed at knowledge

transfer. Many interested participants from other colleges attended.

College (CAMS) services

Member of CAMS Executive Committee

Member of CAMS College Board

Member of CAMS Planning and Development Committee

Member of CAMS Human Resources and Staff Development Committee

Member of Undergraduate and Curriculum Committee (2010 - to date)

Member of Computer Planning Committee (2009-2010)

Member of Examinations Committee (2010-2012)

Volunteered for 4 CAMS seminar presentations on naval topics of my expertise.

Aimed at knowledge transfer, sharing expertise with peers and subordinates.

Provided assistance to Asst Dean for Training and Outreach to organize short-

term staff training program at AIT-Thailand, my former workplace. Staff

members from CAMS had training in past three years.

Also provided assistance to Asst. Dean for Training and Outreach and the

Internship coordinator in the department SWAE to send three internship students

to AIT Thailand (when UPM Malaysia not responsive) for training in graduate

research projects and gain filed and laboratory experience.

Department Services

Head of the Department SWAE since 2014, continuing the second 3-year term.

Chairman – Department Academic Promotion Committee (DAPC)

Chairman – Department Board

Chairman – Recruitment and Contract Renewal Committee

Chairman – Program Advisory Boards – Agric. Eng., Soil and Water

Coordinator - Academic Program Review process for Agricultural Engineering

program(2016) and Soil Sciences and Water Technology Programs (2017)


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Coordinator – ASIIN Accreditation Process for Soil Sciences and Water

Technology Programs (2018/19) and Agric. Engineering Program (2019/20)

Serve in the selection committee for recruiting new Ag. Eng. faculty

Dept. Representative in Undergraduate and Curriculum Committee (2010 - to

date)

Dept. Representative in Computer Planning Committee (2009-2010)

Dept. Representative in Examinations Committee (2010-2012)

Examination officer and moderator for final examination papers in SWAE

In-charge for department timetable, course loading sheets and scheduling with

ADUS office.

Assist HoD in manual authorization of student registration in SWAE.

Assist department superintendent in equipment selection and order.

Served as the editor and reviewer selecting Conference papers for the

International Agricultural Engineering conference held in February 2013.


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Research and Scholarly Contributions Research Grants (Appendix H-1)

Duration Title Role Source Funding

At SQU

2020-2023 Development and testing of low-cost

indirect solar dryer for locally available

curry leaves: A case study on dissemination

and commercialization of technology

PI IG OMR 7,900

2015- to

date

Development of controlled environment

agriculture in Oman Co-PI TRC OMR

249,810

2015 - to

date

Development of a Novel Vegetable Farming

Chamber Utilizing Zero-Water Cooling and

Natural Lighting

Co-PI SQU-

UAEU OMR

40,000

2013-2016

(Awarded)

FABRI project on “Maximizing the Use

of Treated Wastewater in Irrigation by

Year-round Crop Rotation and

Conjunctive Use of Groundwater”,

involving three countries; Oman,

Tunisia, Jordan.

My role: Develop OR optimization

models for treatment plant location with

capacities, and distribution sequencing.

Co-I External OMR

116,280

(300,000

USD)

2012-2014 Evaluation of the effect of soil compaction

and tillage management on growth and yield

of crops by GIS techniques

(IG/AGR/SWAE/12/01)

PI IG OMR

8,550

2012-2015 Monitoring groundwater use efficiency

using smart energy meters and precision

irrigation techniques in Al Batinah region.

(ORG/EBR11/004) (PI – Dr. Slim Zekri)

My role – Responsible for field level

monitoring, measurements and analyses

Co-PI SG-

TRC

OMR

189,000

2011-2013 Greenhouse modeling and optimization for

water use efficiency (PI -Dr, Abdulrahim)

My role – Modeling and analyses

Co-PI IG OMR

8,000

2011-2013

(Completed)

LP modeling approach in Agriculture;

Evaluation and optimization of Date Palm

replantation cycle.

(PI - Dr. H. Kotagama)

My role – LP modeling and optimizations

Co-PI IG OMR

4,000

My involvements in Projects with Strategic Grants

2013-2016

(Awarded)

FABRI project on “Maximizing the Use

of Treated Wastewater in Irrigation by

Year-round Crop Rotation and

Conjunctive Use of Groundwater”,

involving three countries; Oman,

Tunisia, Jordan.

My role: Develop OR optimization

models for treatment plant location with

capacities, and distribution sequencing.

Co-I External 300,000

USD

(for Oman

100,000


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2018

(Proposal

submission

stage)

Development of a law-altitude remote

sensing platform with radio-controlled

helicopter for crop and soil data

measurements.

Collaborations with Uni. Florida, AIT

and MOAF - Oman

PI TRC 100,000

OR

2013-2016

(Proposal

ready to

submit)

Development of Database for Controlled

Environment Agriculture development

in Oman.

My role: Develop database model,

support data collection and analyses

Co-PI TRC 200,000

OR

At AIT

2008 Testing and performance evaluation of

MPG-CAPS of Fuel Freedom Internationals

(FFI) Ltd

Co-PI External 250000

Baht

2007-2008 Assessment of the risk of climate change on

rain-fed rice cropping in Northeast of

Thailand

PI External 119000

Baht

2006-2007 Training on and transfer of efficient EU

Technologies in the Sugar sector of

Thailand

Co-PI External 9,500,000

Baht

2003-2004 Adoption of Precision Agriculture

Technology to evaluate the land use

suitability for selected crops in Thailand

PI IG 50000

Baht

I have invested significant time efforts on preparing and submitting project proposals

which reached final round are worth indicating as these proposals are with me for future

any relevant application and execution.

Duration Title Role Source Funding

At SQU

2010-2011 Optimization of productivity and water use

in ACE system by structural modifications

and crop rotations gaining from seasonal

effect in Oman

PI HM 140000

OR

At AIT

2005-7

2 year

Assessment and Characterization of Status

& Potential of Extracting Benefits from

Farm-residues through their Alternative

uses in Thailand: A Dual Approach of

Engineering & Economics

PI RTG

(Royal

Thai

Govt)

US$14,286

(1,000,000

THB)

2005-7

2 year

Coping with Excessive Chemical

Applications in Agriculture: Feasibility of

Low-cost Precision Agriculture

Technology Adoption for Profitable,

Environment-friendly, and Sustainable

Cultivation

PI RTG

(Royal

Thai

Govt)

US$14,286

(1,000,000

THB)

2006

4 years

Capacity building and technology transfer

program on the web-based agro-business

information database systems and training

PI Ai4 –

ADB -

Cambodia

US$

110000


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of MAFF officials for systems

development and maintenance

2007

2 years

Develop Waste to Energy (WTE)

Technology in Thailand by EU Technology

adoption

Co-PI EU-

Thailand

Economic

Co-op

Euro

130,000

2008

2 year

Costal hazard analysis and planning using

unmanned, remote controlled helicopter-

based data acquisition

PI USAID-

ASIA, US

IOTWS

USD

80,000

2008

2 years

Evaluation of Biofuel generation potential

and development of a centre of excellence

for capacity building and technology

transfer

PI RTG

(Royal

Thai

Govt)

US$14,286

(1,000,000

THB)

Publications

Papers in bold letters are part of the Samples provided for external review.

Peer reviewed journal submitted / under review

(* Corresponding author; First authors are my graduate students)

2 Mohammad Al-Amin Sadek, H. P. W. Jayasuriya*, V. M. Salokhe, J. Dutta. ()

Nanoscale Surface Modification of Tillage Plough for Improving the Tillage

Efficiency. Agricultural Engineering International: The CIGR E-journal. (Under

review).

1 Jayasuriya, H. P. W.*, Malik Mohammed Al-Wardy, Seif Salim Al-Adawi, and Khalifa

Al-Hinai, (). Evaluation of the effect of soil compaction due to vehicle traffic and soil

consolidation on growth and yields of Corn and Rhodes Grass in Oman by precision

farming techniques. J. Terramechanics, (Submitted and under review).

Peer Reviewed Journals

(* Corresponding author; in most papers, the first authors are supervisee graduate students)

47 Alaa Al-Waleed Mohammed Al-HinaiHemanatha Jayasuriya, (2020). Development of a

stripper machine for Al-Mabsili dates and evaluation of human interactions and

performances, Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, Springer book series

(AISC), Volume 1018, pp. 737-742.

46 Al-Rahbi, S., YA Al-Mulla, Hemanatha Jayasuriya, (2019). Evaluation of Salinity

Intrusion in Al-Batinah Arable Coastal Belt in Oman by RGB UAV Color Images,

Journal of Agricultural and Marine Sciences (JAMS), (Accepted, In Press)

45 Al-Rahbi, S., YA Al-Mulla, H Jayasuriya, B Choudri, (2019). Analysis of true-color

images from unmanned aerial vehicle to assess salinity stress on date palm Journal of

Applied Remote Sensing 13 (3), 034514.

44 Al-Hinai, A., Jayasuriya, H., Al-Adawi, S., Al-Mahdouri, A., (2019). Ergonomic

Performance Evaluation of Date Stripping Process, Advances in Intelligent Systems

and Computing, Springer book series (AISC), volume 789, pp. 74-84

43 Abdulrahim M Al-Ismaili, Hemanatha Jayasuriya, Yaseen Al-Mulla, Hemesiri

Kotagama (2018). Empirical model for the condenser of the seawater greenhouse. J. of

Chemical Engineering Communications, Taylor & Francis. 205(9); 1252-1260.


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42 Jayasuriya, H. P. W. and R. Das, (2018) Agricultural resources management through

Linear Programming approach: A case study on productivity optimization of crop-

livestock farming integration. Journal of Agricultural and Marine Sciences (JAMS),

22 (1), 27-35.

41 Jayasuriya H. P. W., Ahmed Al-Busaidi, and Mushtaque Ahmed, (2018) Development

of a Decision Support System for Precision Management of Conjunctive Use of

Treated Wastewater for Irrigation in Oman. Journal of Agricultural and Marine

Sciences (JAMS), 22 (1), 58-62.

40 Jayasuriya H P W, AM Al-Ismaili, T Al-Shukaili (2017) Farming Systems in Oman and

Mechanization Potentials. Journal of Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and

Latin America, 48 (2), 66-74.

39 AM Al-Ismaili, NK Al-Mezeini, HPW Jayasuriya, (2017). Controlled Environment

Agriculture in Oman: Facts and Mechanization Potentials. Journal of Agricultural

Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America, 48 (2), 75-81.

38 A Pradan, H Jayasuriya, C Mbohwa, (2016). Status and potentials of agricultural

mechanization in Sunsari District, Nepal. Applied Engineering in Agriculture,

Transactions of ASABE 32 (6), 1-10

37 A.M. Al-Ismaili, and H. Jayasuriya. (2016). Seawater greenhouse in Oman: A

sustainable technique for freshwater conservation and production, Renewable and

Sustainable Energy Reviews 54, 653-664. [IF: 9.184]

36 Mihindukulasuriya, SDF, and H.P.W. Jayasuriya, (2015). Drying of chilli in a combined

infrared and hot air rotary dryer, Journal of food science and technology 52 (8), 4895-

4904.

35 Jayasuriya, H.P.W., and K Sangpradit. (2014). Dynamic performance and ride comfort

evaluation of the seat suspension system in a small agricultural tractor to attenuate low-

frequency vibration transmission, Agricultural Engineering International: CIGR

Journal 16 (1), 207-216.

34 Alahakoon, P.M.K., Jayasuriya, H. P. W.*, Zekri, S., and H. Al-Busaidi, (2014).

Comparative Study of ET Based and Soil Moisture Based Irrigation for Al Batinah

Region in Oman. J. Acta Horticulture:1054, ISHS 2014, pages 135-144

33 Kotagama, H. B., Alawi, A. J. T., Boughanmi, H., Zekri, S., Jayasuriya, H. P. W., and

M. Mbaga. (2013). Multi-period dynamic programing analysis determining the optimal

replanting age of Date palm. Agricultural and Marine Science Journal, (Accepted - In

press).

32 Alahakoon, P.M.K., Jayasuriya, H. P. W.*, Zekri, S., and H. Al-Busaidi, (2013).

Comparative Study of ET Based and Soil Moisture Based Irrigation for Al Batinah

Region in Oman. J. Acta Horticulture: (Accepted and under revision).

31 H. P. W. Jayasuriya*, and Kiattisak Sangpradit, (2013). Dynamic Performance and Ride

Comfort Evaluation of the Seat Suspension System in Small Agricultural Tractors to

Attenuate Low-Frequency Vibration Transmission. Agricultural Engineering

International: The CIGR Journal. (Accepted - in press).

30 Sornpoon, W. (Student), and H. P. W. Jayasuriya*, (2013). “Effect of different tillage

and residue management practices on growth and yield of corn in Thailand”.

Agricultural Engineering International: The CIGR Journal. Vol. 15(3), pages 86-94

(Online issue 3, September 2013).

29 Md. Rokunuzzaman and H. P. W. Jayasuriya*, (2013). Development of a low cost

machine vision system for sorting of tomatoes. Agricultural Engineering International:

The CIGR Journal. Vol. 15(1), pages 173-180, (Online – Issue 1, March 2013).

28 Mihindukulasuriya, S. D. F. and H. P. W. Jayasuriya, (2013) Mathematical modeling of

drying characteristics of chilli in hot air oven and fluidized bed dryers. Agricultural


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Engineering International: The CIGR Journal. Vol. 15(1), pages 154-166, (Online –

Issue 1, Marc 2013).

27 Chakkrapong, T, Soni, P., Salokhe, V. M., and H. P. W. Jayasuriya, (2013). Optimal Stochastic Multi-States First-Order Markov Chain Parameters for Synthesizing Daily Rainfall Data using Multi-Objective Differential Evolution in Thailand, Journal of Meteorological Applications. 20(1):20-31. Published online in Wiley Online Library. [IF: 1.411]

26 Grianggai Samseemoung, Peeyush Soni, H. P. W. Jayasuriya, and V. M. Salokhe,

(2012). Application of low altitude remote sensing (LARS) platform for monitoring

crop growth and weed infestation in soybean plantation. Precision Agriculture. Online,

July 2012. [IF: 1.549]

25 Jayathilake, P.M.S., Soni, P., Perret, S.R., H. P. W. Jayasuriya, and V. M. Salokhe,

(2011). Spatial assessment of climate change effects on crop suitability for major

plantation crops in Sri Lanka. J.of Reg. Environmental Change. 2011:1-12. [IF=3.0]

24 Grianggai, S, H. P. W. Jayasuriya*, and P. Soni (2011). Oil Palm Pest Infestation

Monitoring and Evaluation by Helicopter-mounted, Low Altitude Remote Sensing

Platform, Journal of Applied Remote Sensing. Vol 5, On-line. [IF: 0.818]

23 Swain, K. C., Thomson, S. J. H. P. W. Jayasuriya*, (2010). Adoption of an unmanned

helicopter for low-altitude Remote Sensing to estimate yield and total biomass of a rice

crop. Transactions of the ASAE (American Society of Agricultural Engineers), ISSN:

00012351, 53(1), 21-29. [IF: 0.89]

22 Sanjika, T.M., H. P. W. Jayasuriya*, and V. M. Salokhe. (2009). Effect of spray

nozzle type and crop canopy on spray deposition, Botswana Journal of Agriculture

and Applied Sciences, January 2009 issue. ISSN 1815-5574, 5(1), 95-100.

21 Kishore C. Swain, and H. P. W. Jayasuriya*, (2008). Low Altitude Remote Sensing

(LARS) Applications for Fragmented and Diversified Farming Conditions in the

Developing Countries: An Overview. Asia Pacific Journal of Rural Development,

CIRDAP publication, December 2008 Issue.

20 Parish P. Nalavade, Vilas M. Salokhe,, H. P. W. Jayasuriya and Hiroshi Nakashima,

(2008). Development of a tractor mounted wide spray boom for increased efficiency.

Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment, ISSN: 1459-0255, 6(2), 164-169. [IF:

0.517]

19 Lav R. Khot, Vilas M. Salokhe and H. P. W. Jayasuriya. (2008). Experimental

Validation of Distinct Element Simulation for Dynamic Wheel-Soil Interaction. J.

Terramechanics, 44, 429-437. [IF: 0.935]

18 Sanjika, T.M., H. P. W. Jayasuriya *and V. M. Salokhe. (2008). Investigations into

the effect of nozzle-canopy interaction on spray deposition: A study to optimize

nozzle selection and minimize chemical use in crop production, Bunda Journal of

Agriculture, Environment Science and Technology, Vol 3, pp 28-34. ISSN 1726-

3220

17 Haque, A. A. M., H. P. W. Jayasuriya*, V. M. Salokhe, N. K. Tripathi, and P.

Parkpian, (2007). “Assessment of Influence and Inter-Relationships of Soil

Properties in Irrigated Rice Fields of Bangladesh by GIS and Factor Analysis”.

Agricultural Engineering International: The CIGR E-journal. Manuscript LW 07

022, December, 2007.

16 Swain, K.C., H. P. W. Jayasuriya*, and V. M. Salokhe (2007). Suitability of LARS

images for estimating nitrogen treatment variations in rice cropping for precision

agriculture adoption, Journal of Applied Remote Sensing. Vol1, 013547 (Nov 12,

2007) [IF: 0.818]

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15 Swain, K.C., H. P. W. Jayasuriya*, and V. M. Salokhe (2007). Low-altitude remote

sensing with unmanned radio-controlled helicopter platforms: A potential

substitution to satellite-based systems for precision agriculture adoption under

farming conditions in developing countries, Agricultural Engineering International:

The CIGR Ejournal. Invited Overview No. 12. Vol. IX. Sept. 2007.

14 Swain, K.C., and H. P. W. Jayasuriya*, (2007). Land-use suitability evaluation

criteria for precision agriculture adoption in a moderately yielding soybean cropping

area in Thailand, Asia Pacific Journal of Rural Development, CIRDAP publication,

17(1):113-125.

13 Farhana Sharmin, S. K. Rakshit and H. P. W. Jayasuriya*, (2007). “Enzyme

immobilization on glass surfaces for the development of phosphate detection

biosensors”, Agricultural Engineering International: The CIGR Ejournal.

Manuscript FP 06 019. Vol. IX. April 2007.

12 Thai Thi Minh, Senaratne L. Ranamukhaarachchi and

H. P. W. Jayasuriya, (2007).

Linear Programming-based optimization of the productivity and sustainability of

Crop-livestock-compost manure integrated farming systems in midlands of Vietnam.

Science Asia 33: 187-195. [IF: 0.398]

11 Haque, A. A. M., Thwe, H. M., Jayasuriya, H. P. W., Hossian, M. Z., Rahman, M., M.

Harun-ur-Rashid and K. Matsumura, (2007). Groundwater arsenic contamination:

Food safety and human health hazards in Bangladesh, Chiang Mai University

Journal, Vol. 6 (2) July-Dec, 2007 accepted for publication on 13 July, 2007 (Ref.

No. 0515 (35)/275).

10 Borpit Tangwongkit, Ratana Tangwongkit, V. M. Salokhe, H. P. W. Jayasuriya and

Hiroshi Nakashima (2007). Field evaluation of a variable rate herbicide applicator. J.

Agricultural Information Research, Published by Japanese Society of Agricultural

Informatics 0916-9482.

9 Ratana Tangwongkit, V. M. Salokhe, and H. P. W. Jayasuriya*, (2006).

“Development of a tractor mounted, real-time, variable rate herbicide applicator for

sugarcane”. CIGR Ejournal, PM 06 009 Vol. VIII - online.

8 Abu Ahmed Mokammel Haque, and H. P. W. Jayasuriya*, and V. M. Salokhe,

(2005). “Site-specific fertilizer management by GIS for higher yield goals: A

Precision Agriculture approach for sustainability in irrigated rice production in

Bangladesh”. Asia Pacific Journal of Rural Development, 15(2), 51-64.

7 Khot Lav Ramachandra (Student), V. M. Salokhe, and H. P. W. Jayasuriya (2005).

“Experimental validation of distinct element simulation for dynamic wheel-soil

interaction”. Presentation and in Proceedings of the 2005 ASABE Annual

International Meeting, Paper No. 053120, 17-20 July, Tampa, Florida, USA. [IF:

0.89]

6 H. P. W. Jayasuriya and V. M. Salokhe (2004). Limitations of models used to predict

soil failure in different soils. International Agricultural Engineering Journal,

13(1&2), 47-57. [SNIP=0.416]

5 H. P. W. Jayasuriya and V. M. Salokhe (2003). A method obtaining three-

dimensional soil failure profiles used in modeling soil-tool interactions. Journal of

Biosystems Engineering, 86(3), 365-373. [IF: 1.502]

4 H. P. W. Jayasuriya and V. M. Salokhe (2002). Some governing parameters of tillage

modelling: Effects of soil compaction level, soil gradation, tine rake angle and

velocity. International Agricultural Engineering Journal, 11(4), 187-205.

[SNIP=0.416]


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3 H. P. W. Jayasuriya and V. M. Salokhe (2001). A Review of Soil-tine Models for a

Range of Soil Conditions. Review Paper, Journal of Agricultural Engineering

Research. 79(1), 1-13. [IF: 2.91]

2 H. P. W. Jayasuriya and V. M. Salokhe (1998). “Measurement of 3-dimensional soil

failure and deformation by superposition method”, Proceedings of 5th ISTVS

conference, International Society for Terrain Vehicle Systems, Oct 20-22, 1998,

Seoul. pp. 123-136. [IF: 0.935]

1 V. M. Salokhe, David Gee Clough and H. P. W. Jayasuriya, (1990). "A Reversible

Cage Wheel with Flat Retractable Lugs". ASABE Transaction paper No. 901098.

[IF: 0.89]

Books

3 Manickavasagan, A., H. P. W. Jayasuriya and Alahakoon, P.M.K, (Editors), 2013.

“Imaging with Electromagnetic Spectrum: Applications in Food and Agriculture”,

Springer

2 V. M. Salokhe, H. P. W. Jayasuriya, and P. Soni, (Editors). Book of Abstracts of

the International Agricultural Engineering Conference, Dec 3-6 2007,

Bangkok, Thailand. “Agricultural Engineering – Technologies and Future

Trends”, ISBN 974-93752-6-2. 2007.

1 V. M. Salokhe, H. P. W. Jayasuriya, and P. Soni, (Editors). Proceedings of the

International Agricultural Engineering Conference, Dec 3-6 2007, Bangkok,

Thailand., “Cutting Edge Technologies and Innovations on Sustainable

Resource for World of Food Sufficiency”, ISBN 978-974-8257-49-5, 2007.

Book chapters

2 In forthcoming book– “Imaging with Electromagnetic Spectrum: Applications in Food and Agriculture” Editors: Alahakoon, P.M.K, Manickavasagan, A., and H. P. W. Jayasuriya, to be released by June 2013 published by Springer agreement signed)

Chap-12 H.P.W. Jayasuriya, Lav Khot Ramachandra, Future trends in imaging

applications for agricultural and food sector

1 H. P. W. Jayasuriya (2012). Chap 10 - Design Concepts for Date Harvesting Process.

Dates -production processing food and medicinal value, CRC Press (Taylor & Francis

group), Editors: Annamalai Manickavasagan, Mohammed Essa.

Conference papers in proceedings in International Conferences

(* Corresponding author; First authors are my graduate students)

46 AAWM Al-Hinai, H Jayasuriya, (2019). Development of a Stripper Machine for Al-Mabsili Dates and Evaluation of Human Interactions and Performances, International Conference on Human Interaction and Emerging Technologies, 737-742

45 Alaa Al-Hinai, Hemantha Jayasuriya*, Seif Al-Adawi, Adel Al-Mahdouri, (2018). Ergonomic Performance Evaluation of Date Stripping Process, International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics, AHFE 2018: Advances in Physical Ergonomics & Human Factors, Springer Publication. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing book series (AISC, volume 789); pp 74-84

44 Hemantha PW Jayasuriya*, Alaa Al-Hinai, Seif Al-Adawi, Adel Al-Mahdouri, (2018). Comparison of ergonomic performance evaluation in mechanized and traditional date stripping processes, Published by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, St. Joseph, Michigan www.asabe.org. 2018 ASABE Annual International Meeting 1800790.(doi:10.13031/aim.201800790)

43 Hemantha Jayasuriya*, Ahmed Al-Busaidi, Mushtaque Ahmed, (2018). Precision irrigation management through conjunctive use of treated wastewater and groundwater

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in Oman. 14th International Conference on Precision Agriculture (ICPA 2018), June 24-27, Le Centre Sheraton, Montreal Canada.

42 Jayasuriya H P W*, A Al-Busaidi, M Ahmed. (2016). Development of a Decision Support System for Precision Management of Conjunctive use of Treated Wastewater for Irrigation in Oman. The 6th Brunei International Conference on Engineering and Technology, 14-16 November, Universiti Teknologi, Darussalam, Brunei.

41 Zaier, R., S Zekri, H. Jayasuriya, A Teirab, N Hamza, H Al-Busaidi, (2015). Design and implementation of smart irrigation system for groundwater use at farm scale. 7th International Conference on Modelling, Identification and Control (ICMIC), IEEE. Page 1-6.

40 Hemantha P W Jayasuriya, Slim Zekri, Riadh Zaier, Hamed Ali Al-Busaidi, Nabil Hamza, Abbas Teirab (2014). Evaluation of a Sensor-based Precision Irrigation System for Efficiency and to Monitor and Control Groundwater Over-pumping in Oman, Oral presentation and in the proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Precision Agriculture, At Sacramento, California (USA) July 21-23.

39 Hemantha P W Jayasuriya, Malik Mohammed Al-Wardy, Seif Salim Al-Adawi, and

Khalifa Al-Hinai, (2014). GIS Mapping of Soil Compaction and Moisture

Distribution for Precision Tillage and Irrigation Management. Oral presentation and in

proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Precision Agriculture, At

Sacramento, California (USA) July 21-23.

38 Hemantha P W Jayasuriya*, Malik Mohammed Al-Wardy, Seif Salim Al-Adawi, and Khalifa Al-Hinai, (2013). Evaluating the Effect of Different Soil Compaction Treatments on Growth and Yields of Corn and Rhodes Grass in Oman: Experimental and analyses methods adopted using Precision Farming techniques. Presentation and in proceedings of the International Conference on Agricultural Engineering, Feb 24-26, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman.

37 Mahinda Alahakoon, Hemantha P W Jayasuriya*, Slim Zakri, Riadh Zaire, Ahmed Al-Busaidi, Mohammed Al-Balushi. (2013). Design of a Database and Wireless Data Retrieval Systems for Monitoring Irrigation in Al-Batinah Region in Oman. Presentation and in proceedings of the International Conference on Agricultural Engineering, Feb 24-26, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman.

36 Rupaslnqhe C. P., and H. P. W. Jayasuriya*, (2013). Energy saving scoop type rotary

tiller blade for deep tillage. Proceedings of International Forestry and Environment

Symposium, Sri Lanka. Published by Department of Forestry and Environmental

Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Proceeding paper No. 023.

35 H. P. W. Jayasuriya*, Kishore C Swain and Grianggai Samseemoung (2012). Potential Applications of low-altitude remote sensing (LARS) with radio-controlled helicopter platforms: Case studies on nutrient and pest management under agriculture systems in developing countries. Presented at 11

th International Conference on Precision

Agriculture, July 15-18, Indianapolis, USA.

34 Abdulrahim Al-Ismaili, Edward Keith Weatherhead and H. P. W. Jayasuriya (2012). Mathematical simulation of the dehumidification of seawater greenhouse. Paper No. C1816, In proceedings of International Conference of Agricultural Engineering, CIGR-Ageng 2012, July 8-12, Valancia, Spain.

33 Grianggai Samseemoung, H.P.W. Jayasuriya*, Peeyush Soni, (2010). “Detection and Analysis of Oil Palm Pest Infestation by Radio-Controlled Helicopter-Mounted Low-Altitude Remote Sensing Platform” in proceedings of International Agricultural Engineering Conference Paper No. IAEC 2010/O-24. International Agricultural Engineering Conference, Sept. 16th—20th, Shanghai, China.

32 Mohammed Al-Amin Sadek, H. P. W. Jayasuriya*, and J. Dutta (2008). Tillage efficiency through tools coated with Nanosurfaces. NanoThailand Symposiam, International Conference, November 6-8, 2008, Bangkok, Thailand. Pp 330-332.

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31 H. P. W. Jayasuriya (2007). Advancement of Precision Agriculture in Thailand: Current Trends and Future Prospects. International Conference of Precision Conservation of Soil and Water October 22-24, 2007, Shijiazhuang, China.

30 H. P. W. Jayasuriya (2007). Current status and future directions of Precision Agriculture in Thailand. 2

nd Asian Conference on Precision Agriculture, August 3-5,

Pyoeng Taek, Korea.

29 H. P. W. Jayasuriya* and Peeyush Soni, (2007). Does precision farming hold valid for developing countries?. Presentation and in proceedings of the 2nd Asian conference on Precision Agriculture, 2-4, August 2007, Pyeongtaek, Korea.

28 Swain, K.C. and H. P. W. Jayasuriya*, (2007). IAS Mounted LARS System for Estimating the Nitrogen- Effects in Rice Crop Using Leaf Reflectance Values Presentation and in proceedings of the 2

nd Asian conference on Precision Agriculture,

2-4, August 2007, Pyeongtaek, Korea.

27 Valens Mwumvaneza, H. P. W. Jayasuriya*, and Nitin K. Tripathi, (2007). Evaluation

of agricultural mechanization potential in Rwanda: A multi-location spatial approach

by GIS techniques. Presentation and in proceedings of the 2nd Asian conference on

Precision Agriculture, 2-4, August 2007, Pyeongtaek, Korea.

26 Dnyandeo, K. M., H. P. W., Jayasuriya*, Swain, K. C. and P. P. Nalavade (2007).

Management zone based irrigation scheduling and soil moisture conservation practice

for precision agriculture using GIS. Presentation and in proceedings of the 2nd

Asian

conference on Precision Agriculture, 2-4, August 2007, Pyeongtaek, Korea.

25 Batdorj Munkhjargal, and H. P. W. Jayasuriya*, (2007). Evaluating the trends of

mechanization in Mongolia using GIS techniques. Presentation and in proceedings of

the 2nd

Asian conference on Precision Agriculture, 2-4, August 2007, Pyeongtaek,

Korea.

24 Kishore C. Swain, and H. P. W. Jayasuriya*, (2007). “Estimation of rice yield and

protein content using remote sensing g images obtained through a radio controlled

unmanned helicopter platform”. Presentation and in proceedings of the International

Agricultural Engineering Conference on 3-6 December 2007, Bangkok, Thailand,

IAEC paper 543.

23 Md. Al-Amin Sadek, and H. P. W. Jayasuriya*, (2007). “Nanotechnology prospects in

agricultural context: An overview”. Presentation and in proceedings of the

International Agricultural Engineering Conference on 3-6 December 2007, Bangkok,

Thailand, IAEC paper 548.

22 H. P. W. Jayasuriya* and Haque, A. A. M., (2007). “Assessment of influential soil

properties in irrigated rice domain of Bangladesh by GIS: a case study”. Presentation

and in proceedings of the International Agricultural Engineering Conference on 3-6

December 2007, Bangkok, Thailand, IAEC paper 529.

21 Jarungthammachote, S., Acharya, B., Dutta, A., Salokhe, V., Jayasuriya, H. P. W., Soni,

P. (2007). Parametric effect of agricultural residues and woody biomass on hydrogen

production through gasification process. Presentations and proceedings of the

International Agricultural Engineering Conference. on 3-6 December 2007, Bangkok,

Thailand, IAEC paper 375.

20 Mihindukulasuriya S. D. F., and H. P. W. Jayasuriya*, (2006). Experimental study and

mathematical modelling of drying characteristics of chilli in hot-air and fluidized bed

dryers. Presentation and in Proceedings of the International Conference on Food and

Biotechnology, 12-14, December, Bangkok , Thailand.

19 Kishore C. Swain and H. P.W. Jayasuriya*, (2006). Prospects of Low-altitude RS in

Mapping of Agricultural Attributes for the Conditions of Developing Countries.

Presentation and in Proceedings of the MapAsia 2006 international conference, 29


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Aug. – 1 Sept 2006, Bangkok, Thailand.

18 Abu Ahmed Mokammel Haque (Student), and H. P.W. Jayasuriya*, (2006). Soil

fertility and inorganic fertilizer management by GIS for higher yield goal: A precision

agriculture approach for irrigated rice production in Bangladesh. .Presentation and in

Proceedings of the MapAsia 2006 international conference, 29 Aug. – 1 Sept 2006,

Bangkok, Thailand.

17 Sornpoon, W., H. P. W. Jayasuriya*, and D. Kitiyopas (2005). “Effect of different

tillage and residue management practices on corn production”. Presentation and in

Proceedings of the International Agricultural Engineering Conference, 6-9 December

2005, Bangkok, Thailand. STR009 in CDROM.

16 Abu Ahmed Mokammel Haque, and H. P. W. Jayasuriya*, (2005). “Soil nutrient

Assessment by GIS for fertilizer management of irrigated rice production in

Bangladesh”. Presentation and in Proceedings of the International Agricultural

Engineering Conference, 6-9 December 2005, Bangkok, Thailand. PAG018 in

CDROM.

15 Kishore C. Swain, and H. P. W. Jayasuriya*, (2005). “A land use suitability criteria

using GIS for evaluating the adoption feasibility of Precision Agriculture technology

for Soybean cultivation in Thailand”. Presentation and in Proceedings of the

International Agricultural Engineering Conference, 6-9 December 2005, Bangkok,

Thailand. PAG011 in CDROM.

14 Kulal Dnyandeo Madhukar (Student), Kambli Baburao Dashrath (Student) and H. P. W.

Jayasuriya*, (2005). “Precision Farming: An overview of facts and strategies for

meaningful adoption in the developing countries”. Proceedings of the International

conference on Plasticulture and Precision Farming (ICPPF), 17-21 November 2005,

New Delhi, India.

13 Abu Ahmed Mokammel Haque, and H. P. W. Jayasuriya (2005). “Soil-nutrient-based

inorganic fertilizer management for irrigated rice production using GIS in Trishal Sub-

district in Bangladesh”. Presentation and in Proceedings of the First Asian Conference

on Precision Agriculture (FACPA), 5-6 August, Toyohashi, Japan.

12 Kishore C. Swain, and H. P. W. Jayasuriya (2005). “A GIS Application in Precision

Agriculture for Land-use Suitability Evaluation: A Case Study Conducted in Khon

Kaen, Thailand”. Presentation and in Proceedings of the First Asian Conference on

Precision Agriculture (FACPA), 5-6 August, Toyohashi, Japan.

11 Ratan Tangwongkit, V. M. Salokhe, and H. P. W. Jayasuriya (2005). “Development of

a tractor mounted, low-cost, real-time, site-specific herbicide applicator for sugarcane”.

Presentation and in the Proceedings of the 4th Asian Conference on Industrial

Automation and Robotics (ACIAR), May 11-13, Bangkok, Thailand.

10 H. P. W. Jayasuriya and Kiattisak Sangpradit (2005). “Development of a seat

suspension system for a small four wheel tractor”. Presentation at the International

Engineering Conference 2005, March 5, University of San Carlos, Talamban, Cebu

City, The Philippines.

9 Kishore C. Swain, H. P. W. Jayasuriya*,, and V. M. Salokhe (2004). “Precision

Agriculture for India: potential, Prospects and Strategies". Presentation at 38th Annual

Convention and Symposium of Indian Association of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE),

January 16-18, 2004, Dapoli, Maharashtra, India.

8 Lav R. Khot, H. P. W. Jayasuriya*, and V. M. Salokhe (2004). “Precision Agriculture:

Problems and strategies to overcome in adoption under Indian conditions". Presentation

at 38th Annual Convention and Symposium of Indian Association of Agricultural

Engineers (ISAE), January 16-18, 2004, Dapoli, Maharashtra, India.


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7 Lav R. Khot, V. M. Salokhe and H. P. W. Jayasuriya (2004). “Tractor operator’s

comfort and performance: Effect of vibration and noise". Presentation at 38th Annual

Convention and Symposium of Indian Association of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE),

January 16-18, 2004, Dapoli, Maharashtra, India.

6 Kishore C. Swain, H. P. W. Jayasuriya*, and Anusorn Vejasit (2004). “Land use

suitability evaluation criteria for Soybean crop in Thailand using GIS technique".

Presentation at Annual Agricultural Conference of Khon Kaen University, 21-23

January 2004, Khon Kaen, Thailand.

5 V.M.Salokhe, H. P. W.Jayasuriya and Peeyush Soni, (2003). “Use of Agro and Agro-

Industrial residues as energy resource in rural areas”. Presentation at Republican

Scientific - Practical Conference on “Problems of Effective use of the Energy

Resources in the branches of Agriculture”, Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and

Agricultural Mechanization Engineers (TIIAME), December 19-20, 2003, Tashkent,

Uzbekistan.

4 Peeyush Soni, H. P. W. Jayasuriya*, and V. M. Salokhe (2002). “Precision Agriculture

Adoption; Feasibility under Indian Perspective". Presented at 37th Annual Convention

and Symposium of Indian Association of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE), January 29-

31, Udaipur, India.

3 H. P. W. Jayasuriya and V. M. Salokhe, (1998). “Measurement of 3-dimensional soil

failure and deformation by superposition method”, 5th ISTVS conference, International

Society for Terrain Vehicle Systems, Oct 19-23, 1998 in Seoul, South Korea.

2 David Gee Clough D., V. M. Salokhe and H. P. W. Jayasuriya, (1990). "A Reversible

Cage Wheel with Flat Retractable Lugs". Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on

Engineering for the Development of Agriculture, Selanger, Malaysia, 5-7 June, 1990.

53-62.

1 V. M. Salokhe, David Gee Clough and H. P. W. Jayasuriya, (1990). "A Reversible

Cage Wheel with Flat Retractable Lugs". Presented at the International Meeting of the

ASAE, Columbus, Ohio, June1990.

Conference Poster presentation

9 Tharaya M. Al-Amri, Hemantha P W Jayasuriya*, Slim Zekri, (2013). Adoption of Precision Irrigation Techniques for Monitoring and Evaluation of Over-Pumping of Water in salinity affected Al Batinah Region of Oman. Presentation and in proceedings of the International Conference on Agricultural Engineering, Feb 24-26, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman.

8 Rupasinghe, C.P., and H. P. W. Jayasuriya*, (2005). “Modifications of the scoop type rotary tiller blades for reverse rotation”. Presentation at the International Agricultural Engineering Conference, 6-9 December 2005, Bangkok, Thailand.

7 Kiattisak Sangpradit and H. P. W. Jayasuriya*, (2005). “Development of tractor seat suspension system to attenuate low frequency vibration transmission: An ergonomic design”. Presentation at the International Agricultural Engineering Conference, 6-9 December 2005, Bangkok, Thailand.

6 Sornpoon, W., and H. P. W. Jayasuriya*, (2005). “Effect of different tillage and residue

management practices on corn production”. Presentation at the International

Agricultural Engineering Conference, 6-9 December 2005, Bangkok, Thailand.

5 Abu Ahmed Mokammel Haque, and H. P. W. Jayasuriya*, (2005). “Soil nutrient Assessment by GIS for fertilizer management of irrigated rice production in Bangladesdh”. Presentation at the International Agricultural Engineering Conference, 6-9 December 2005, Bangkok, Thailand.

4 Kishore C. Swain, and H. P. W. Jayasuriya*, (2005). “A land use suitability criteria


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using GIS for evaluating the adoption feasibility of Precision Agriculture technology for Soybean cultivation in Thailand”. Presentation at the International Agricultural Engineering Conference, 6-9 December 2005, Bangkok, Thailand.

3 Kulal Dnyandeo Madhukar, Kambli Baburao Dashrath and H. P. W. Jayasuriya (2005). “Precision Farming: An overview of facts and strategies for meaningful adoption in the developing countries”. Presentation at the International Agricultural Engineering Conference, 6-9 December 2005, Bangkok, Thailand.

2 Abu Ahmed Mokammel Haque, and H. P. W. Jayasuriya*, (2005). “Soil-nutrient-based inorganic fertilizer management for irrigated rice production using GIS in Trishal Sub-district in Bangladesh”. Presentation at the First Asian Conference on Precision Agriculture (FACPA), 5-6 August, Toyohashi, Japan.

1 Kishore C. Swain, and H. P. W. Jayasuriya*, (2005). “A GIS Application in Precision Agriculture for Land-use Suitability Evaluation: A Case Study Conducted in Khon Kaen, Thailand”. Presentation at the First Asian Conference on Precision Agriculture (FACPA), 5-6 August, Toyohashi, Japan.

Patents

3 Forth coming: At SQU

Prototype has been developed and application process will be initiated soon

after next prototype testing. Title: Mechanization and automation of Halwa

making process. Which was an outcome of SWAE4301 Design Project II

course.

2 In processing: At SQU

Approved by SQU board for application process:

A patent application submission is in progress at SQU through Innovations

Department at SQU. Title: Development of a manually operated stripper

mechanism for Al Mabsili date separation, which was an outcome of

SWAE4301 Design Project II course.

Completed – At AIT, Thailand

1 "Detachable Sugarcane Loader" Burin Tinnangwattana and H. P. W.

Jayasuriya. Thai Petit-patent No.07033001215, October 31, 2007.

Technical reports

1 H. P. W. Jayasuriya and Peeyush Soni (2003). “Agro- and Agro-Industrial Residues as a Source of Energy in Rural Communities”, FAO-UN Technical Report, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, Italy.


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Other Scholarly Activities (Appendix -J)

Honours

Selections for International Advisory Committees:

Vice Precedent for Energy, Environment and Emerging Technologies – Asian

Association for Agricultural Engineers (AAAE) – Since 2010

http://www.aaae.org.cn/743E350F-2EAD-423A-8216-9381E00BC949.html

Member of the Executive Management Committee, Asian Conferences on

Precision Agriculture (ACPA) Korea, Since August 2007, 2009, 20011.

International Board of Advisors, for the International Engineering Conference,

March 2006, University of San Carlos, Cebu City, The Philippines.

International Selection Committees

AMA-Shin-Norinsha-AAAE Young Researcher Award Evaluation Committee: (3

International members) for the Selection of “Young Researcher” for Years 2005,

2007

Positions held in professional bodies:

Vice President, Asian Association for Agricultural Engineers (AAAE) (2010 - to

date)

Treasurer, AAAE, 2007-2010

Member of International Executive Committee, Asian Precision Agriculture

Association (2007-2011)

Continue serving positions in professional bodies;

1. Asian Association for Agricultural Engineers (AAAE) –Vice-President, former

Treasurer, Life member, reviewer of AAAE publications, editor of proceedings,

Advisory to biannual conference organizing committee. Member since 1999 Reg.

No. LM 064. (L.M.A.A.A.E.)

2. Asian Association of Precision Agriculture (biannual Conference organizing

committee member)

3. American Society for Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) – Member,

Mentor, reviewer of publications, since 2003– Reg. No. 1022522. (M.ASABE.).

4. International Society of Precision Agriculture (ISPA) – Member since 2012

5. International Society of Terrain Vehicle Systems (ISTVS)- Member, reviewer of

publications since 2003. (M.I.S.T.V.S.)

6. Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka – Mechanical Engineering Section - Member

since 1992 Reg. No. M 2950. (M.I.E. S.L.)

7. Agricultural Engineering Society of Sri Lanka – Life member since 1991

International Editorial Board in a Peer-review Journal

1. International Agricultural Engineering Journal – Since 2012

2. Associate editor for Bio-info Publications

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Consolidated Reviewer in Peer-review Journals:

J. of Terramechanics- Elsevier

Biosystems Engineering – Elsevier

Bionic Engineering - Elsevier

Computers and Electronics in Agriculture - Elsevier

International Agricultural Engineering Journal

Geoinformatics

CIGR - Ejournal

Transaction of ASABE

Applied Engineering in Agriculture

Sensors

Optical Engineering

Brazilian Journal of Microbiology

Keynote Speeches:

November 2012: Keynote Speaker – International Research Symposium on

Agriculture and Environment, November 28-29, Faculty of Agriculture,

University of Ruhuna, Kamburupitiya, Sri Lanka.

Topic: Research to Meet Global Challenges: Innovative Farming Technologies.

October, 2007: Keynote Speaker - International Conference of Precision

Conservation of Soil and Water. October 22-24, 2007, Shijiazhuang, China.

Topic: Advancement of Precision Agriculture in Thailand: Current Trends and

Future Prospects.

August 3, 2007: Keynote Speaker – 2nd

Asian Conference on Precision

Agriculture, August 3-5, Pyoengtaek, Korea.

Topic: Current status and future directions of Precision Agriculture in Thailand

Recognition for Invited Presentations

July 30, 2013: Seminar Presentation, Seminar series organized by Faculty of

Engineering, Raja Mangala University of Technology Thanyaburi (RMUTT),

open to faculty and staff.

Presentation Topic: "Engineering education and necessity for accreditation".



open to faculty and staff.

Presentation Topic: "Necessity for improving communication and presentation

skills of undergraduates".



open to faculty, staff and students.

Presentation Topic: "Precision Farming: Traditional and modern techniques

and what is appropriate?".


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Presentation Topic: "Modeling and Analysis techniques with Excel".




Presentation Topic: "Status of Omani Agriculture".

December 19-21, 2010: Guest speaker - International Symposium on "New

Technologies for the Food Processing Industry”– organized by Dept. of Food

Science and Nutrition (FSN) CAMS, SQU

Presentation Title – “New Technologies Handling Food Materials for Safety

and Traceability”

May 17-19, 2010: Inviter Speaker for three sessions,– 3-day workshop on

“Familiarization with Tractors and Implement Operations”. Organized by

Agricultural Experimental Station (AES) of SQU.

Presentation Title 1 – General introduction to tractor and its power transmissions

for implement operations, safety measures

Presentation Title 2 – Introduction to tillage implements, hitching of implements

and stability

Presentation Title 3 – Introduction to tractor attachments, seeders, planters,

chemical and manure application, hey harvesting and processing

April 28, 2010: Guest Speaker – workshop on “Imaging applications in

Biological and Agricultural Sciences”. organized by Dept. of Soil, water and

Agricultural Engineering (SWAE), CAMS, SQU.

Presentation Title – “Areal Imaging for Farming applications”.

May 22, 2007: E-Teaching connected to 8 countries; Japan, Myanmar,

Bangladesh, Nepal, Indonesia, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam – UNESCO Funded E-

Learning Course on Bio-energy for achieving Millennium Development Goals.

Topic: Biomass resources potential and estimation techniques.

March 12-13, 2007: Seminar and Workshop: Training on and transfer of efficient

EU technologies in the sugar sector in Thailand.

Topic: Energy conservation potentials in sugarcane milling process: Planting to

cogeneration.

March 17, 2006: Seminar and Workshop: Training on and transfer of efficient

EU technologies in the sugar sector in Thailand.

Topic: Efficiency in Sugar Milling Process: Optimizing the Bagasse Utilization.

March 9-11, 2006: International Engineering Research Conference 2006”,

University of San Carlos, Talamban, Cebu City, The Philippines.

Topic: “Computational techniques for the analysis of soil-tool, soil-wheel

interactions”.


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March 4-6, 2005: International Engineering Research Conference 2005”,

University of San Carlos, Talamban, Cebu City, The Philippines.

Topic: “Development of a seat suspension system to attenuate low frequency

vibration transmission”.

October 7-8, 2004: ASAE Sponsored, International Conference on Automation

Technology for Off-Road Equipment, Kyoto, Japan.

On invitation

Invited as a Speaker/Resource Person in UNESCO E-Learning Program

E-teaching: May 22, 2007: 10.00 – 12.00 hrs

E-Teaching connected to 8 countries; Japan, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Nepal,

Indonesia, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam – UNESCO Funded E-Learning Course on

Bio-energy for achieving Millennium Development Goals.

Topic: Biomass resources potential and estimation techniques.

Organizing Conferences Workshops and Strategic Meetings

December 2018: Chairman of the Second Joint Advisory Board meeting of the

Soil Science and Water Technology programs

May 2018: Chairman of the Second Advisory Board meeting of the Agricultural

Engineering program.

January 2018: Chairman of the First Advisory Board meeting of the Agricultural

Engineering program.

November 2017: Academic Program Review Process for Soil Sciences and Water

Technology Programs – Chaired the meeting of the reviewers visit

December 2017: Chairman of the First Joint Advisory Board meeting of the Soil

Science and Water Technology programs

November 2016: Academic Program Review Process for Agricultural

Engineering Program – Chaired the meeting of the reviewers visit

May 18, 2016: Chairman of the Stakeholders workshop organized for SWAE

June 2, 2013: Stake holder workshop and conference on Reviewing the Agric.

Engineering Program at SQU.

Position: Co-Organizer and Chairman of the Panel Discussion

Feb 24-26,2013: International Conference on Agricultural Engineering, Sultan

Qaboos University, Oman.

Position: Co-Organizer, Coordinated organizing international keynote and invited

speakers

December 7-10 2009: International Agricultural Engineering Conference,

Bangkok Thailand. “Role of Agricultural Engineering in Advent of

Changing Global Landscape”

Position: Member, International Organizing Committee.

July 4-7, 2011: 4th Asian Conference on Precision Agriculture, Obihiro, Japan

Position: Executive Committee Member, International Organizing Committee

October 14-17, 2009: 3rd Asian Conference on Precision Agriculture, Beijing,

China.


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December 3-6, 2007: International Agricultural Engineering Conference, "

Cutting Edge Technologies and Innovations on Sustainable Resource for World

of Food Sufficiency " held at Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok Thailand.

Position: Chairman, Conference Organizing Committee.

August 3-5, 2007: . 2nd

Asian Conference on Precision Agriculture, Pyoeng Taek,

Korea.


Invited as Conference Session Chair/Coordinator

June 20, 2013: One of the organizers and Chairman of the Session-2 of oral

presentations - Workshop on Promotion of Whole Grain Consumption, June 20,

2013, held at SQU.

February 25-28, 2012: Session Chairman - Precision Agriculture, International

Agricultural Engineering conference, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman

November 6-8, 2008: Symposium, Conference and Exhibition:

NanoThailand Symposium, International Conference and Exhibition, Bangkok,

Thailand,

October 22-24, 2008: Member of Review Committee, and Evaluation Panel,

National Symposium, Conference and Exhibition, 30-year anniversary of Faculty

of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Mapalana, Sri Lanka.

January 23-25, 2008: Invited member representing AIT

The workshop jointly organized by UN ESACAP, Asian and Pacific Centre for

Agricultural Engineering and Machinery (APCAEM) and the Ministry of

Agriculture and Cooperatives of the Royal Government of Thailand, titled

“Regional Forum on Bio-energy Sector Development: Challenges,

Opportunities and Way forward”.

December 12-14, 2006: International Conference on Innovations in Food and

Bioprocess Technologies, Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand.

Session Chair, Naval Technologies in Food Handling, Processing and Transport.

August 29 –September , 2006: MapAsia 2006; 5th

International Conference on

GIS and Applications, Queen Sirikit Convention Centre, Bangkok, Thailand.

Session Chair, Precision Agriculture

December 6-9, 2005: The International Agricultural Engineering Conference,

Bangkok, Thailand.

Session Coordinator/Chair

September 1-3, 2003: 3rd

Asia Pacific Drying Conference, Bangkok, Thailand.

Session Chair; Drying of food materials

October 19-23, 1998: 5th ISTVS conference, International Society for Terrain

Vehicle Systems, Seoul, South Korea.

Session rapporteur.

Open Seminar Presentations at SQU:

1. SQU-CAMS Seminar Presentation: September 10, 2012

Topic: “Potential Applications of Low-Altitude Remote Sensing (LARS) with

Radio-Controlled Helicopter Platforms: Case Studies on Nutrient and Pest

Management under Agricultural Systems in Developing Countries.”

2. SQU-CAMS Seminar Presentation: May 7, 2012


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Topic: “Analysis of Integrated Farming Options by Linear Programming

Optimization:

A Case Study on Crops-Fish Pond Integration and Conserving Moisture under

Rain-fed Condition”.

3. SQU-CAMS Seminar Presentation: December 26, 2011.

Topic: “Energy Crisis: Bio Energy Solutions”.

4. SQU–CAMs Seminar Presentation: April 25, 2011.

Topic: “Low Altitude Remote Sensing for Agriculture using Radio-Controlled

Helicopter Platform”.

Participation in Committees and Forums in Improving Academic

Career

2014- to date: Chairman of the Department Board, Department of Soils, Water and

Agricultural Engineering (SWAE), College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences

(CAMS), Sultan Qaboos University

2014- to date: Member of the Executive Committee, College of Agricultural and

Marine Sciences (CAMS), Sultan Qaboos University

2014- to date: Member of College Board, College of Agricultural and Marine

Sciences (CAMS), Sultan Qaboos University

2010-2014: CAMS Examinations Committee

2009-2014: Undergraduate and Curriculum Committee, CAMS, SultanQaboos

University, Oman.

2003 – 2009: At Academic Development and Review Committee (ADRC) and

SERD Academic Matters Committee (AMC) of AIT, I have involved in numerous

number of curricula development, review and revision tasks.

2000-2002: Attended two workshops conducted by the University Grants

Commission of Sri Lanka on "Improving teaching methods and curriculum

development".

1990-1997: Registered member and attended series of workshops (two-weeks

workshop, every year) conducted by the University of Peradeniya and University

Grants Commission on improving teaching methods and curriculum development

Positions / Responsibilities Held, Honorary and Administrative Services

Head, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of

Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.

Acting Dean position in most times as the interim-dean contracted by the University

Grants Commission was to be in-campus only two days per week.

Member of University tender boards, as Acting Dean and Head of the department of

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering.

Acting Coordinator, Agricultural Systems and Engineering Program, Asian Institute

of Technology, Thailand

Mentorships: ASABE- Online and at CAMS, SQU


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In addition to my service as a Mentor for ASABE, American Society for Agricultural and

Biological Engineers, I consented for the invitation by the HoD to serve as a mentor for

one of the new faculty colleague at SWAE.

I worked with Dr. Abdulrahim Al-Ismaili more than one and a half years, and used my

years of teaching and industrial experience to support him improving his skills. Working

together we have gained immensely and some of the activities performed were as follows;

Continuously attended my lectures of selected courses for 3-4 semesters; Namely,

SWAE2001 Introduction to Agricultural Engineering, SWAE2300 Workshop

Practice, SWAE4304 Modelling and Analysis of Biophysical Systems,

SWAE4301 Design Project II. We both benefitted, I could fine tune my teaching

methods based on his suggestions, while he could learn teaching methods in

different types of courses.

Mentoring on research: I help him with his on-going IG and other projects in

order to improve the quality and outcome. We have already published one

conference paper at Joint CIGR – EuroAgEng International conference which was

held in July 2012 in Spain. We have already completed two research paper drafts

for journal publications and we are now attending to final revisions and

modification.

It was my suggestion and our discussions lead to the successful International

Agricultural Engineering Conference which was held at SQU on February 23-25,

2013. I was the Chairman of organization committee of biannual AAAE

International Agricultural Engineering Conference held in Bangkok in December

2007 and my experience was useful in organizing the SQU conference. I provided

the guidance to Omani faculty accomplishing the task.

It was also my idea to organize the Workshop on Agricultural Engineering

Program at SQU. Considering the complaints by graduated students on

employability, we decided to have the workshop. All stakeholders were invited

and currently in the phase of implementing the recognized workshop

recommendations.

We are working together for one of the IG project, and in progress preparing

Strategic Grant project proposal on creating a Database for Greenhouse

Agriculture. in Oman.

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