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Mr. R. Kiruparajah

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Mr. R. Kiruparajah
B.A (Hons.) (EUSL), M.Phil (UJ)
Senior Lecturer in Geography
Department of Geography
Faculty of Arts and Culture
Telephone: +94 65 2240739 (Off.), +94 77 7977404 (Mob.)
Emailkiruparajahr@esn.ac.lk , geokirupa@gmail.com

Biography

Senior Lecturer- Gr.II
B.A. (Hons) in Geography, EUSL
M.Phil in Geography (UJ, SL)

Work Experience:

  • Senior Lecture Gr-II Since 01.01.2013
  • Lecturer Probationary from 05.09.2005 – 31.12.2012

Foreign Exposure:

  • Exposure visit to Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand in 2016.
  • Training on GIS and Remote Sensing in AIT, Thailand, in 2009
  • Exposure visit and Training related to Disaster Management, Banda Ache, Indonesia in 2008
  • Exposure visit and Training related to Disaster Management, India in 2007

Publications

  1. Kiruparajah.R. (2016). “Geospatial Technology based regional geomorphological mapping – a tool for land utilities of Batticaloa District” Neythal, Faculty of arts and Culture, eastern University, Sri Lanka.
  2. Kiruparajah.R. (2015). “Recorded Earthquake in Bay of Bengal and Tsunami generation in future” Magazine of Mozhidhgal, Batticaloa.
  3. Delina. E.J.P., R. Kiruparajah (2014). Mapping Distribution Patterns of Population Density in GN Divisions based on Land Use Type – Eravur Pattu DS Division in Batticaloa District Proceedings of the International conference of Agricultural Science, Sabragamuwa University of Sri Lanka . p: 69.
  4. Kiruparajah.R. (2014). “Terrain Classification for Manmunai North Divisional Secretariet Division, Batticaloa – Using Geospatial Technology” Neythal, Faculty of arts and Culture, eastern University, Sri Lanka.
  5. Kiruparajah.R (2013). “Land Classification for Manmunai North Divisional Secretariat Area – Using Geospatial Technology” Faculty referee Journal of “NAITHAL” Faculty of Arts and Culture
  6. Kiruparajah.R (2010). “Resettlement; Challenges and Barrier IDPs of Sampoor” in the Annual Research Session, EUSL.
  7. Kiruparajah.R (2008). “Formation of new plate in Bay of Bengal and challenges of Sri Lanka” Journal of NEYTHAL Faculty of Arts and Culture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
  8. Kiruparajah.R (2007). “CO2 increase and Global Climate Change” Journal of PUVI ARUVI –IV, Geographical Society, Department of Geography, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
  9. Kiruparajah.R (2002). Deforestation Journal of PUVI ARUVI –I, Geographical Society, Department of Geography, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.

Research Interest

  • Geomorphological Study
  • Environmental Study
  • Disaster Management
  • Application of Geospatial Technology

Teaching

  • Geospatial Technology (GIS, RS and GPS)
  • Cartography
  • Physical Geography
  • Environmental Management
  • Disaster Management
  • Srilankan Studies

Awards

 

Positions Held

  • Coordinator:
    • ICT– activity Coordinator, UDG/IDAS project for Faculty of Arts and Culture with effect from May, 2014 to 2016.
    • EDP – Activity Coordinator for Improve Governance and Management under the UDG/HETC project, EUSL for one year with effect from 19.06.2014.
    • Coordinator – External degree programme, Faculty of Arts and Culture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka from 01.04.2007 – 31.03.2009.
  • Student Counselor:
    • for a 10 months with effect from 01.08.2014, Faculty of Arts and Culture, EUSL.
    • for one year with effect from 06.10.2010, Faculty of Arts and Culture, EUSL.
    • for one year with effect from 01.08.2008, Faculty of Arts and Culture, EUSL.
    • for one year with effect from 18.06.2007, Faculty of Arts and Culture, EUSL.
  • International Conference Secretary:
    • Joint Secretary – Annual Research Symposium (ARS), Faculty of Arts and Culture, Eastern University Sri Lanka in 2017.
      2. Joint Secretary – International Conference, Eastern University Sri Lanka (ICE2014) in 2014.
  • Focal point for Strategic Planning of Faculty of Arts and Culture, EUSL from 2015 to date.