Academic Records
* B.A. (Hons.) Second Class Upper Division in Geography in 1994, University of Peradeniya , Sri Lanka
* M.Sc Degree in Forestry and Environmental Management in 2002, University of Sri Jayawardenapura , Sri Lanka
* Completed Certificate Course in Teaching Higher Education (CTHE) in 2007, SDC, University of Colombo , Sri Lanka .
* Ph.D. - 2014, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka |
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Area of Specialization
* Environmental studies |
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Research Interest
• Environmental Pollution & Management; Forestry & Environmental Management; Solid Waste Disposal & Management; Eco-tourism and Medical Geography. |
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Teaching Areas
Undergraduate : Environmental & Regional Studies , Medical Geography
Postgraduate : Environmental Management and Sustainable Development, Global and Sri Lanka State of Environment |
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Research Publications (Books/Report) :
• A Report submitted on “An effective management plan for promoting ecotourism in the Diyawanna Oya area”, to the Publication Division of University of Colombo-2013. |
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Research Publications (Abstract form)
• Aneesa M.I.F. and Fareena Ruzaik (2016) “Water pollution and its effects on population in Kurunegala Municipal Council Area”, at the Annual Research Symposium of Department of Demography, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo.
• Fareena Ruzaik (2015) “An analysis of lifestyle of the dwellers in Siribopura tsunami housing scheme in Hambantota”, Annual Research Symposium of Department of Demography, Faculty of Arts, University
of Colombo.
• Fareena Ruzaik (2015) “A geographical perspective of the health issues related to the disposal of urban solid waste in Sri Lanka”, at the International Research Conference, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo.
• Krishanthan P. and Fareena Ruzaik (2013) “An investigation to identify the causes for Chronic Kidney Diseases (CKD) in Vavuniya District”, at the International Research Conference, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo.
• Fareena Ruzaik (2012) “An evaluation of the threats of a dusty environment on the sustainability of human health (A study on Sammanthurai Divisional Secretariat Division)”, Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo.
• Fareena Ruzaik (2010) “Current environmental issues of solid waste dumping in the Kaththankudy Divisional Secretariat Division”, at the Annual Research Symposium, General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University, Rathmalana, Sri-Lanka.
• Fareena Ruzaik (2009) “The potential for developing eco-tourism in the Yagirala Forest Reserve to Maintain its Sustainability”, Annual Research conference, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo.
• Fareena Ruzaik (2008) “Environmental Conservation of Diyawanna Oya”, at the Annual Research Sessions, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo.
• Fareena Ruzaik (2006) “Applicability of Multi-use of management practices in forest plantation: A case study of “Dawatagolla Forest Plantation”, at the Annual Research Session, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo.
• Fareena Ruzaik (2005) “Restoration of Diyawanna Oya Environment”, collaboration with the Central Environmental Authority, Sri Lanka, Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo. |
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Research Publications (Journal papers)
• Fareena Ruzaik (2017) An article published on Geography Thorathuru–Tamil, Vol.02, on “Different Ecosystems - Sri Lankan Perspective”, Sri Lanka Association of Geographers (SLAG), University of Colombo.
• Nushrath F. and Fareena Ruzaik (2017) Sri Lankan Journal of Population Studies, Vol.17, on “Public Perceptions on Effectiveness of Solid Waste Management in the Colombo Municipality Area”, Population Association of Sri Lanka (PASL), Department of Demography, University of Colombo.
• Fareena Ruzaik, Farvin F. and Jaseeraa (2017) “ Kamanalam” on Genetically Modified Crops and Human Health” Agrarian Research and Training Institute, Colombo-07
• Fareena Ruzaik (2016) Neela Haritha-The climate change Magazine of Sri Lanka –on “Climate Change and infectious diseases”, Climate Change Secretariat, Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment.
• Akshayan S. and Fareena Ruzaik (2016) Geography Thorathuru–Tamil, Vol.01, on “Natural Hazards in Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Association of Geographers (SLAG), University of Colombo.
• Fareena Ruzaik (2016) Journal of Population Studies, Vol.15, on “An assessment of health hazards of open dump of solid waste in the Colombo Municipal Council area, Population Association of Sri Lanka (PASL), Department of Demography, University of Colombo,2016.
• Fareena Ruzaik (2013) “Environment and Biodiversity” - Plants used for the treatment of various diseases in the indigenous system of medicine in Sri Lanka - Dawatagolla Forest Plantation, Department of Geography, University of Colombo.
• Fareena Ruzaik (2013) Wildlife Journal, Vol.08, “A perspective of human- elephant conflicts in Sri-Lanka, Department of Wildlife Conservation, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka.
• Fareena Ruzaik (2013) “64th Independent Day of Sri Lanka-A Geographical Perspective”, published by the Department of Government Publication.
• Fareena Ruzaik (2011) Al- Fikr Magazine (8th edition) - “Islamic perspective of environmental protection”, published by Muslim Majlis, University of Colombo.
• Fareena Ruzaik (2011) “SOBA” - “Historical prospective of forest cover and management in Sri Lanka”, published by Ministry of Environment & Natural Resources.
• Fareena Ruzaik (2010) “Consistent approach to select suitable system of management for tree felling of Mahogany or Mahogany/Jack mixed plantation - Dawatagolla Forest Plantation”, published by the Dept. of Geography, University of Colombo. |
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Research Activities
* Conducted a research on “ Restoration of Diyawanna Oya Environment ”, 2005, collaboration with the Central Environmental Authority, Sri Lanka
* Conducted a research on “Current environmental issues of Kattankudy & Sammanthurai area”, in 2010. |
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Awards/ Grants
Awards:
• Scholarship for e-learning course on “Green Economy and Trade” from 07th November to 16th December, 2016, offered by UNEP and UNITAR.
• Scholarship for e-learning course on “Introduction to Sustainable Consumption and Production in Asia” from 21st March 2016 to 13th May 2016, offered by UNEP and UNITAR.
Grants:
• Scholarship for Ph.D. degree, by the University Grants Commission, under the Ph.D. Research Grant Funds for Probationary Lecturers-2008.
• Research Grants (seed money)-2011 by the University of Colombo to carry out a research on “An effective management plan for promoting eco-tourism in the Diyawanna Oya Area”, 2011/2012.
• Scholarship for M.Sc. degree, by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), 2001.
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Positions held
• Secretary - Sri Lanka Association of Geographers (SLAG) 2015 to-date
• Senior Treasurer-Muslim Majlis-, University of Colombo - 2014 to-date
• Students Counsellor - 2006 to-date
• Coordinator - internship training programmers for 4th year student, the Dept. of Geography, University of Colombo, 2017.
• Coordinator - extending a research on “A survey on the usage of the Main Library, University of Colombo” by the Tamil Medium Speaking Undergraduate, Main Library, University of Colombo, 2016.
• Subject Coordinator - preparing study streams of Geography and Environment Management”, Dept. of Geography, University of Colombo, 2015/2016.
• Coordinated and organized the exhibition on “Environment and wildlife” to mark the World Environmental Day by the Dept. of Geography, University of Colombo, with the collaboration of CEA, Ministry of Environment and Department of Wildlife, University of Colombo on 5th June, 2015. |
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Memberships in Professional Associations
• Life member of Sri Lanka Association of Geographers, since 1994.
• Member of Professionals Guild of Insight Education Trust, 18 A, Plamyrah Avenue, Colombo-03, since 2015.
• Member of Arts Faculty Teacher’s Association, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo, since 1994. |
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