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Dr. MAJP Munasinghe

Position: Senior Lecturer

jagath@agri.sab.ac.lk

Qualifications

Fellowship – 1999 “Quality Management of Fish Processing and Handling”

Ph.D in Zootechnics - 1993

M.Sc. in Animal Husbandry – 1989

 

Profile

Dr. MAJP Munasinghe is currently serving as a Senior lecturer (Grade I) attached to the Department of Livestock Production, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Dr. Munasinghe completed his masters in the field of Animal Husbandry at Russian People’s Friendship University, Moscow, Russia in 1989. He completed his PhD in Zootechnics – 1993 from Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia. His fields of specializations are animal breeding and nutrition. He conducts lectures related to poultry production, animal breeding, Equine Management, Microlivestock Production, Fisheries Management.

Research Interests

Animal Breeding

Poultry Nutrition

Microlivestock Production

Recent Publications

  1. Application of protein hydrolizates in veterinary works (Presented at the students science conference of People’s Friendship University)-1986
  2. Immunogenetic characteristics of basic and synthetic lines of fowl (M.Sc. Thesis) – 1989
  3. Polymorphism of blood erythrocyte antigens and egg white proteins of chicken lines from the cross “Byelarus 9” during adaptation of different climatic zones (Ph.D) Thesis – 1993
  4. Immunogenetic characteristics of blood and polymorphism of egg white from cross “Byelarus 9” in different regions of the Soviet Union (Presented at the Science Conference of Peoples’ Friendship University – 1991
  5. Immonogenetic Researchers of cross “Byelarus 9” in different geographical zones in CIS. (Presented at the Science Conference of the Ukrainian Poultry Research Institute, Kharkov, Ukraine) -1993
  6. Genetic structure of chicken lines from the cross “ Byelarus 9” in different ecological and geographical conditions (Presented at the first international conference on molecular genetic markers of animals – Kiev, Ukraine)-1994
  7. Changes in chemical content and yield of herring (Clupea harengus) and blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) under different methods of salting (thesis for fellowship graduation) (Presented at the international symposium of sabaragamuwa university of Sri Lanka) – 2006
  8. Bio Diversity of Sri Lanka (Presented on the invitation of the Biological Society of Iceland-Reykjavik – 1999
  9. Growth and survival rate of guppy (Poecilla reticulata) fry (red blond variety) fed with decapsulated and hatched Artemia. (Presented at the international symposium on agriculture and environment, Faculty of Agriculture University of Ruhuna) – 2011
  10. Reproductive ability and substrate preference of cherry barb (Puntius titteya) under the conditions of the ornamental fish breeding centre, Rambodagalla (Presented at the scientific sessions of National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency NARA )- 2012
  11. Captive breeding of Puntius singala, under the conditions of ornamental fish breeding centre, Rambodagalla (Presented at the scientific sessions of National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency NARA )- 2012
  12. Breeding ability of Thatudandiya (Chela laubuca lankensis) under captive condition. (Presented at the scientific sessions of National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency NARA )- 2013
  13. Influence of Garcinia cambogia on Histamine of Tuna Fish (Thunnus albacores)
  14. (Presented at the international symposium on agriculture and environment, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna) – 2013
  15. Improvement of quality and shelf life of buffalo curd by adding cinnamon (Cinnamomum Zeylanicum) essential oil (Presented at the international symposium on agriculture and environment, Faculty of Agriculture University of Ruhuna) – 2013
  16. Effect of strain and housing systems for broiler performances (Presented at the international symposium on agriculture and environment, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa university of Sri Lanka.) – 2014
  17. Meat performance of four broiler strains under open and close systems (Presented at the 16th Asian-Australia Association Animal Production Societies (AAAP) Congress In Yogyakarta - Indonesia )– 2014
  18. Storage period under cold room condition and the quality of the Hubbard Classic Broiler chicks. ( Presented at the 16th Asian-Australia Association Animal Production Societies (AAAP Congress In Yogyakarta - Indonesia )– 2014
  19. Welfare issues of calf management practices in small scale dairy farms ; Rathnapura District, Sri Lanka. (Presented at the 16th Asian-Australia Association Animal Production Societies (AAAP) Congress In Yogyakarta - Indonesia )– 2014
  20. Co-relation of Lipolytic count and free fatty acid content of butter in four different storage temperatures (Presented at the 16th Asian-Australia Association Animal Production Societies (AAAP) Congress In Yogyakarta - Indonesia )– 2014
  21. Rancidity development in common feed ingredients during the storage period in tropical climate (Presented at the 16th Asian-Australia Association Animal Production Societies (AAAP) Congress In Yogyakarta - Indonesia )– 2014
  22. Effect of phytase enzyme on phosphorous availability of broiler and breeder rations ( Presented at the 16th Asian-Australia Association Animal Production Societies (AAAP) Congress In Yogyakarta - Indonesia )– 2014
  23. Effect of packaging material on the quality of broiler finisher feed during the storage in tropical climate condition (Presented at the 16th Asian-Australia Association Animal Production Societies (AAAP) Congress In Yogyakarta - Indonesia )– 2014
  24. Bacillus subtillis PB6 as probiotic supplement on broiler performance (Presented at the 16th Asian-Australia Association Animal Production Societies (AAAP) Congress In Yogyakarta - Indonesia ) – 2014
  25. Keeping quality variation of raw milk in different storage temperatures (Presented at the 16th Asian-Australia Association Animal Production Societies (AAAP) Congress In Yogyakarta - Indonesia )– 2014
  26. Impact of pre-cold room storage on hatchery performance (Presented at the 17th Asian-Australia Association Animal Production Societies (AAAP) Congress In Fukuoka - Japan)– 2016
  27. Canine petfood ration by using mechanically separated chicken meat byproduct (Presented at the 17th Asian-Australia Association Animal Production Societies (AAAP) Congress In Fukuoka - Japan)– 2016

Any Other

Working Experiences

  1. Head, Senior Lecturer, Department of Livestock Production at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. From October 2012 to date.
  2. Director, Operational Technical Secretariat (OTS), World Bank funded project, Higher Education for the Twenty first Century (HETC) May 2012 to August 2016
  3. Participated as the chairman in several Technical Evaluation Committees (TECs) for evaluation of National Competitive Bidding (NCB) documents at the University.
  4. Introduced two new subjects to the faculty curriculum “Quality Management of Food Processing” and “Ornamental Fish culture”
  5. Member, National Committee on Research Programmes and Projects (NCRPP) of Sri Lanka council for Agricultural Research Policy (SLCARP) – From 2010 to date
  6. Reviewer of manuscripts, 22nd Annual congeress of PGIA, University of Peradeniya- 2010
  7. Advisor, WEB development committee - 2011
  8. Member, Committee to develop the newsletter of the university - 2011
  9. Chairman, Food committee, Sabaragamuwa University (From 2005 to 2010)
  10. Member, Board of Management, Post Graduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya. - 2005
  11. Member, Board of study M Phil. Degree programme, Faculty of Applied Sciences, SUSL - 2006
  12. Chairman of sports advisory committee, Sabaragamuwa University. (2007 to 2009)
  13. Rapporteur for the forum of “ Animal Science and Livestock (Professional)” of the 10th anniversary international symposium of Sabaragamuwa University- July 2006
  14. Rapporteur for the forums of “Agriculture (Student)” and “ Livestock Production (Professional)” of the second international symposium of Sabaragamuwa University- 2008
  15. Member of University Housing Committee – 2008-2009
  16. Visiting Lecturer, Degree Programme Food science and Technology, Faculty of Applied SciencesSUSL - 2011
  17. Visiting Lecturer of the External Degree Programmes and Extension Unit (EDPESU) From 2005 to 2009 for the programme of Professional Development Certificate in Agribusiness Management.
  18. Member of the University Procurement Committee for minor contracts (From Jan. 2009 to date)
  19. Senior Lecturer, Department of Livestock Production at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. (January 2005 to date)
  20. Director, Local Technical Secretariat (LTS) – World Bank funded project, Improving Relevance and Quality of Undergraduate Education (IRQUE) (April 2008 to 2011)
  21. Senior Lecturer, Head, Department of Livestock Production at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. (January 2005 to September 2006)
  22. Acting Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. (March 2005 to August 2005)
  23. Coordinator of the World Bank funded IRQUE – (Quality Enhancement Fund) QEF Project at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences. (March 2005 to October 2006)
  24. Coordinator curriculum revision component of the project – 2005 to 2006
  25. Lecturer at the Institute of Fisheries and Nautical Engineering, Colombo.(2002-2005)
  26. Lecturer and Head of the Department in Agriculture at Hardy Advanced Technical Institute, Ampara. (2000 – 2002)
  27. Aquaculturist at the National Aquaculture Development Centre, Inginiyagala (1997-2000)
  28. Visiting Lecturer in Food Microbiology at the Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technical Education Naiwala .(1998-1999)
  29. Conducted lectures of undergraduates at the Dept. of Zootechnics, People’s Friendship University, Moscow, Russia.

Professional Experiences

  1. Professional Certificate which grants permission to teach Russian Language
  2. Professional Certificate of Researcher – Zoo Engineer 1993
  3. Certificate in completion of teaching methodology course for University lectures – University of Kelaniya 2004
  4. Participated in Multi-Country Study Mission on Best Mission Practices for Meeting Food Quality & Safety Standards, Manila, Philippines. 2005
  5. Professional certificate IT in management – Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand 2006
  6. Lead Auditor Food Safety Management Systems (ISO 22000:2005)