Educational Qualifications:

Working Experience:

1. Lecturer (Probationary) at the Department of Biosystems Technology, Faculty of Technology, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, from 28.03.2022 up to date.
2. Research Assistant at the Department of Biosystems Technology, Faculty of Technology, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, from 13.01.2020 to 12.01.2022.
3. Demonstrator at the Department of Biosystems Technology, Faculty of Technology, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, from 29.11.2018 to 10.01.2020.
4. Demonstrator at the Department of Agricultural Chemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, from 09.01.2018 to 28.11.2018.

Memberships:

1. Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS)
2. Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFSTSL)

• ORCID ID:
  https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8634-6699
• Google Scholar:
  https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=2i5BDfYAAAAJ&hl=en&authuser=1&oi=ao
• ResearchGate:
  https://www.researchgate.net/profile/M-R-Roshana
• Web of Science
  ResearcherID: ABM-0066-2022

Journal Papers (Indexed):

1. Asanka Tennakoon, Harshana Galahitigama, S. M. A. B. K. Samarakoon, I.J. J. U. N. Perera, G. P. G. I. Thakshila, Suthajini Thiruketheeswaranathan, M. R. Roshana, Salinda Sandamal, G. P. G. S. M. Sewwandi, and B.K.A. Bellanthudawa. (2025). Remediating Contaminated Environmental Systems: The Role of Plants in Cadmium Removal. International Journal of Phytoremediation. pp. 1-20.
2. Mubarak, A. N. M., Musthapha Mufeeth, Roshana, M. R. and Kumara, A. D. N. T. (2022). Influence of Canopy Architecture and Light Extinction Properties in Determining Photosynthetic and Dry Matter Production of Two Elite Sri Lankan Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Cultivars. Journal of Agricultural Science, Sri Lanka. 17(1): 148-160.
3. Roshana, M.R., Musthapha Mufeeth and Abdul Majeed, U.L. (2021). Formulation and Quality Assessment of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) Cordial with Xanthan Stabilizer. Ruhuna Journal of Science. 12(2): 84-96.
4. Roshana, M. R., Mubarak Kaldeen. and Rifna Banu, A.R.F. (2020). Impact of Covid-19 Outbreak on Sri Lankan Economy. Journal of Critical Reviews. 7(14): 2124-2133.

Journal Papers (Peer Reviewed): 

1. Roshana, M.R., Majeed, U.L.A., Mubarak, A.N.M., Mohamed Thariq, M.G., Muneeb M. Musthafa and Kumara. A.D.N.T. (2024). Determination of the Best Performing Sri Lankan Maize Landraces Based on the Kernel Nutritional Composition. Journal of Agriculture and Value Addition. 7(1): 47-65.
2. Roshana, M. R. and Mahendran, T. (2022). Assessment of Knowledge and Practices regarding Iron Deficiency Anaemia among Pregnant Women in Kattankudy D.S. Division of Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka. Tropical Agricultural Research. 33(4): 386-395.
3. Ishera, L. R., Mahendran, T. and Roshana, M. R. (2021). Evaluation of Storage Stability of Cookies made from Breadfruit Flour. Sri Lanka Journal of Technology. 2(2): 32-39.
4. Ishera, L. R., Mahendran, T. and Roshana, M. R. (2021). Incorporating Breadfruit Flour to Prepare High-Quality Cookies with Health Benefits. Tropical Agricultural Research. 32(1): 114-123.
5. Mufeeth, M, Mubarak, A.N.M., Ranaweera, G.K.M.M.K., Nusrathali, N., Roshana M.R., Rifna Banu, A.R.F. and Kumara, A.D.N.T. (2020). Characterization of Morphometric, Physiological and Biomass Production in Local Maize (Zea mays L.) Landraces of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Technology. 1(1): 26-34.
6. Jeewen, K., Liyanage, T., Roshana, M. R. and Mahendran, T. (2020). Determination and Comparison of Caffeine and Other Chemical Constituents in Coffea arabica Varieties Grown in Sri Lanka. Ceylon Journal of Science 49(1): 151-158.
7. Roshana, M. R. and Mahendran, T. (2019). Nutritional and Sensory Evaluation of Carrot Flour Incorporated Complementary Food Mixtures for Infants. Sri Lanka Journal of Food and Agriculture (SLJFA). 5(2): 27-32.
8. Roshana, M. R. and Mahendran, T. (2019). Effect of Replacement of Wheat Flour with Sweet Potato Flour on Quality Characteristics of Muffins. Journal of the SLAAS. 2(1): 12-20.
9. Inthuja, A., Roshana, M. R., Mahendran, T. and Anujaa, V. (2019). Quality Evaluation of Microwaved and Non-Microwaved Chakki atta Flour under Storage. Journal of Agriculture and Value Addition (JAVA). 2(1): 31-42.
10. Inthuja, A., Anujaa, V., Mahendran, T. and Roshana, M. R. (2018). Effect of Microwave Heating on the Quality and Shelf Life of Whole Grain Wheat Flour under Air-Conditioned Storage. Journal of Science, EUSL. 9(2): 39-53.
11. Roshana, M. R. and Mahendran, T. (2018). Nutritional Assessment of Pre-School Children of Aged between 3-5 Years in Kattankudy D.S. Division of Batticaloa District. Journal of the SLAAS. 1(1):  13-20.
12. Gayathiri, S., Mahendran, T. and Roshana, M. R. (2018). Development and Quality Evaluation of Ready to Serve (RTS) Functional Beverage Prepared from Bael (Aegle marmelos L.) Fruit. Journal of Science EUSL. 9(1): 1-11.
13. Gayathiri, S., Mahendran, T. and Roshana, M. R. (2018). Evaluation of Quality Attributes during Storage of Ready to Serve (RTS) Beverage Prepared from Bael Fruit. International Journal of Research Publications. 3(1): 91-97.

Full Paper in Proceedings:

1. Roshana, M. R., Musthapha Mufeeth, Rifna Banu, A. R. F., Nusrathali, N. and Ranaweera, G.K.M.M.K. (2021). Challenges and Constraints for Seed Paddy Farmers: A Case Study of the Ampara District, Sri Lanka. International Conference on Science and Technology (ICST 2021), Faculty of Technology, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil. 27th July 2021.
2. Roshana, M. R. and Nuskiya, M. H. M. (2020). Challenges and Opportunities of COVID-19 Outbreak on the Sri Lankan Agriculture and Food Sector. 10th International Online Conference on Impact of COVID-19 on Local and Global Economy and Recovery Strategies, Sri Sairam Group of Institutions, India. 16th and 17th June 2020.
3. Roshana, M. R. and Mahendran, T. (2018). Storage Evaluation of Nutritionally Enriched Weaning Food for Infants. 4th Jaffna University International Research Conference (JUICe2018), University of Jaffna. 27th and 28th September 2018.

Extended Abstract in Proceedings:

• Chathuranga, H. G. S., Senarathna, B. M. K., Roshana M. R. and Mahendran, T. (2022). Evaluation of Physico-Chemical and Milling Properties of Selected Paddy Varieties in Sri Lanka. 4th International Conference of Agricultural Sciences -2022, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 26th and 27th January 2022.

Abstracts in Proceedings:

1. Banu, M.J.A., Roshana, M.R. and Premakumar, K. (2025). Development of Coconut Milk-Based Ice Cream Incorporated with Soursop (Annona muricata L) Fruit Puree. 2nd International Conference on Technological Research and Innovation 2025, Faculty of Technology, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. 23rd January 2025.

2. Dissanayake, S.D.A.H., Roshana, M.R., Premakumar, K., Tharminath, N. and Ijas, I.M. (2025). Nutritional Assessment of Pre-School Children at Avissawella Area in Western Province, Sri Lanka. 2nd International Conference on Technological Research and Innovation 2025, Faculty of Technology, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. 23rd January 2025.
3. Nuskiya, M.H.F., Rinos, M.H.M., Rifna, M.F. and Roshana, M.R. (2024). Impact of Climate Variation on Paddy Productivity: A Study Based on Ampara District. International Conference on Youth Empowerment for Epidemic and Natural Disaster Management. University of Madras, Chennai. 21-23, February 2024.
4. Chathuranga, H. G. S., Mahendran, T., Roshana, M. R. and Senarathna, B. M. K. (2024). Effect of Vacuum Packaging and Storage Conditions on Physiochemical Properties of Selected Sri Lankan Rice Varieties. National Symposium on Agriculture and Life Sciences, NSALS ’24. Uva Wellassa University, Badulla, Sri Lanka. 05th January 2024.
5. Rihan M.H., Roshana M.R. and Mahendran T. (2023). Utilization of Oyster Mushroom Powder (Pleurotus ostreatus) in the Development of Biscuits. 10th Ruhuna International Science and Technology Conference. Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 18th January 2023.
6. Roshana, M. R. and Mahendran, T. (2022). Associated factors of anaemia among pregnant women attending antenatal care clinic at Kattankudy D.S. Division, Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka. 6th International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University, IRCUWU 2022. 28th-29th July 2022.
7. Roshana, M. R. and Mahendran, T. (2022). Awareness of anaemia and educational level of pregnant women: A baseline assessment at Kattankudy in Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka. at the 2nd International Conference on Science and Technology (ICST 2022) at the Faculty of Technology, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka on 24th August 2022.
8. Roshana, M. R. and Mahendran, T. (2022). Associated factors of anaemia among pregnant women attending antenatal care clinic at Kattankudy D.S. Division, Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka. 6th International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University, IRCUWU 2022. 28th-29th July 2022.
9. Roshana, M. R. and Mahendran, T. (2021). Assessment of Knowledge and Practices regarding Iron Deficiency Anaemia among Pregnant Women in Kattankudy D.S. Division of the Batticaloa District. 33rd Annual Congress of the Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya. 16th- 17th November 2021.
10. Roshana, M. R., Nihab, A. M. and Rifna Banu, A. R. F. (2020). Status of Hotel Industry in Sri Lanka during COVID-19 Pandemic & Strategic Plan to Recover the Industry. 6th International Tourism Research Conference and Tourism Leader’s Summit, Tourism Study Programs, Department of Economics, University of Colombo. 27th September 2020.
11. Nuskiya, M. H. M., Roshana, M. R. and Mubarak Kaldeen. (2020). Promoting food safety measures to attain sustainability in the Sri Lankan hotel industry during & after Covid-19 crisis. 6th International Tourism Research Conference and Tourism Leader’s Summit, Tourism Study Programs, Department of Economics, University of Colombo. 27th September 2020.
12. Roshana, M. R. and Nuskiya, M. H. M. (2019). Sustainable Tourism Development and Food Security in Eastern Region of Sri Lanka. 5th International Tourism Research Conference and Tourism Leader’s Summit-Colombo, Sri Lanka. 28th September 2019.
13. Mufeeth, M. M., Mubarak Kaldeen, and Roshana, M. R. (2019). Customer Satisfaction on Present Eco-tourism Practices in South East Region of Sri Lanka. 5th International Tourism Research Conference and Tourism Leader’s Summit-Colombo, Sri Lanka. 28th September 2019.
14. Roshana, M. R., Mahendran, T. and Chathuranga, H. G. S. (2019). Effect of Replacement of Wheat Flour with Sweet Potato Flour on Quality Characteristics of Muffins. International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2019, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 28th February 2019.
15. Roshana, M. R. and Mahendran, T. (2018). Development and Quality Evaluation of Cereal-Legume Based Carrot Flour Incorporated Infant Complementary Food. SLCARP 2nd International Agricultural Research Symposium. 13-14th August 2018.
16. Roshana, M. R. and Mahendran, T. (2018). Development and Quality Assessment of Cereal-based Complementary Food Enriched with Germinated Green Gram and Carrot Flour. 2nd International Research Symposium of Uwa Wellasa University. 1st - 2nd February 2018.

Research interests:

• Plant-based protein
• Extrusion
• Value-added products

Research projects

• Development and Quality Evaluation of Nutritionally Enriched Complementary Foods for Infants (2017)
• Assessment of Knowledge and Practices among Pregnant Women to Prevent the Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Kattankudy D.S. Division of the Batticaloa District (2020-2021)
• Development of Nutritionally Enriched and Value-Added Food Products with the Utilization of Sri Lankan Maize Landrace (Zea mays L.) As Base Material (2022-2024)

1. Fundamentals of Food and Nutrition
2. Postharvest Technology of Agricultural Products
3. Processing Technology of Crop Commodities
4. Food Preservation
5. Water-Energy-Food Nexus
6. Dairy Technology

1. V. Arulnandhy Commendation Award 2018 for the best performance in three years in Agricultural Biology (2011/2012 Batch), Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
2. Best Presenter at the Food Science and Technology session at the 2nd International Conference on Science and Technology (ICST 2022) at the Faculty of Technology, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
3. Senate Honours Appreciation for Publication in an Indexed Journal at South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
4. Best Poster Presentation & Best Poster Award of the Session on Stakeholder Behaviour on Food Quality and Safety at the 33rd Annual Congress, PGIA, University of Peradeniya.
5. Best Research Paper in the 10th International Online Conference on the Impact of COVID-19 on Local and Global Economy and Recovery Strategies.
6. Best Poster Presenter in Plenary-1 Food Science and Technology session in 2nd International Research Symposium, Uva Wellasa University-2018.

1. Secretary - 1st International Research Conference, FOT, EUSL
2. Program Coordinator - BBST in Food Technology at FOT, EUSL (2023 to 2025).
3. Coordinator - Centre for Industry Community Linkage, FOT, EUSL (2022 to 2025).
4. Member - Faculty Curriculum Development Committee (2022 to 2024).
5. Member - Technical Evaluation Committee, Faculty of Technology (2022-2024).
6. Member for Institutional Review at the Faculty Level for the criteria of Teaching and Learning (2022-2023).
7. Criterion Leader (Teaching and Learning) of Programme Review at FOT, EUSL.
8. Member of Publication Committee in the Annual Research Session 2022, FOT, EUSL
9. Track Coordinator - Agriculture and Food Technology in the Annual Research Session 2022, FOT, EUSL