Mrs.Sivaruby Sajitharan

Mrs.S.Sajitharan

 (Lecturer – Probationary)

email – sivaruby17@gmail.com

  • Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Archaeology, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Conservation of Monuments and Sites, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
  • Master of Arts in Archaeology, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
  • Bachelor of Arts Specialized in Archaeology with First Class, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
  • Completed the Examinations: International course on Wood Conservation Technology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology.
  • Certificate in Epigraphy.

  • Lecturer in Archaeology, Department of History, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, from 2015 to date.
  • Conservator – US Ambassador’s Fund Cultural Preservation Project of ‘Establishment of Archaeological Museum Laboratory’, Department of History, University of Jaffna, 2018 – 2020.
  • Assistant Lecturer in Archaeology Since 01.03.2010 to 30.11.2010 at the University of Jaffna.
  • Assistant Lecturer in Archaeology Since 01.03.2011 to 31.12.2011 at the University of Jaffna.
  • Temporary Lecturer in Archaeology Since 19.03.2012 to 01.07.2012 at the University of Jaffna.
  • Visiting Lecturer in Archaeology Since 19.11.2012 to 31.05.2013 at the University of Jaffna.
  • Visiting Instructor in Archaeology Since 23.09.2013 to 30.12.2013 at the University of Jaffna.
  • Visiting Lecturer in Archaeology Since 10.03.2014 to 20.06.2014 at the University of Jaffna.
  • Development officer since 2012 to 2014 at the Archaeological Department, Northern Sri Lanka.

Publication

  1. “Archaeological Heritage of Buddhism: A Study Based on Jaffna Peninsula”, CINTANAI, 2020.
  2. “Amazing Discovery of Burials in Northern Sri Lanka”, Aran International e Journal of Tamil Research ISSN: 2582 – 399X. Vol: 2, Issue: 7, July 2020.
  3. “Naguleshwaram Temple – Myths and Historical Facts” Palkalai, Journal of the Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, December 2018.
  4. “The Challenges faced in Protecting and Preserving of Heritage Monument: A Study Based on Jaffna”, CINTANAI, Section – xvii, July 2017, Volume -2, The Journal of the faculty of Arts, Published by the University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka in 2018, pp 63 – 77.
  5. “The Megalithic Culture and the Classical Tamil Literatures: Comparative Research”, CINTANAI, Section – xvi, November 2016, Volume -3, The Journal of the faculty of Arts, Published by the University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, in 2017, pp 37 – 51.
  6. ‘The Ancestor Worship & the Megalithic burials – based on Thirukkural’, Thirukkural World Conference, 2019, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2019, pp 237 – 245.
  7. Identifying the Archaeological evidence reveal Hero stone worship in the Classical Tamil literature and Thirukkural, Thirukkural World Conference, 2019, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2019.
  8. ‘The Creation of the King’s Clan in Ilankai- An Analysis based on the Recent Archaeological Findings’ International Research seminar Articles about Archaeological Evidence and Tamil Culture, Published by the International Institute of Tamil Studies & International Journal of Tamil Language and Literary Studies, Chennai, in 2019., pp 170– 179.
  9. ‘South Indian Influence in Jaffna Kingdom’, 2018, Organized by International Institute of Tamil Studies, Chennai.
  10. ‘The Formation Period of Northern Sri Lanka – An Archaeological Survey Based on the rivers & the ponds’ International Research seminar Articles, Sankara Publications, Sri Sankara Arts and Science College, Kancheepuram, in 2018.
  11. ‘God Shiva in the Inscription of Cholas found in Sri Lanka’ at the Second International Saiva Conference – 2017, Organized by Department of Hindu Civilization, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna in 2017.
  12. ‘Jaffna Hindu Temples and Cultural Tourism’ at the Hindu Research Conference to Commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of all Ceylon Hindu Congress – 2015, Organized by All Ceylon Hindu Congress, 2016. pp179 – 190.
  13. Memorial speech on “Buddhism among the Tamil” at the Madduvil Kamalasany Viddiyalam, Madduvil, Chavakachcheri in 25.10.2016 (29 Pages).
  14. “The Heritage Monuments of Jaffna Peninsula and their Preservation” , Proceedings of the National Archaeological Symposium 2014, Published by the Department of Archaeology, Sir Marcus Fernando Mawatha, Colombo – 07., in 2014.
  15. ‘The avuranchchi stones (T- avuranchikal) and resting stones (T- Sumaithankikkal) in the cultural life of Tamils’, Life Style of Jaffna: (Papers presented in Life style of Jaffna Exhibition seminar 2011, by Prof.Pushparadnam), Published by Express Newspapers (Ceylon) (Pvt) Ltd, 2012.
  16. ‘The Dutch church of Chankanai one of the most important archaeological site in the Jaffna peninsula’ “Kalasurapi”, Historical Society, Journal Published by Historical Society, in 2012.
  17. ‘Would the heritage Monuments which characterize our culture considered during the road development?’ Published by Sunday Yarl Thinakkural in 23rd January 2011.
  18. ‘Amazing discovery of Archaeological artifact, by Department of Archaeology, Tamil University, Thanjavur, South India” “Thedal” journal published by Archaeological study circle, Department of History University of Jaffna, in 2008.

Presentation of the Research Papers

  1. Presented a Paper on “ The avuranchchi stones ( T- avuranchikal) and resting stones ( T- Sumaithankikkal) in the cultural life of Tamils” at the Seminar held along with the Exhibition on “ Life Style of Jaffna” Organized by Department of History, University of Jaffna in Collaboration with Kalaikesari, in September 2011.
  2. Presented a Paper on “Archaeological sites of cultural tourism in the Jaffna Peninsula”. A Future outlook. at the Jaffna University International Research Conference – 2012, Organized by University of Jaffna, in 2012.
  3. Presented a Paper on “Megalithic Culture related to the Sangam Literature at the University of Peradeniya, national Research Conference on Tamil studies – 2015, Organized by Department of Tamil, University of Peradeniya, in 2015.
  4. Presented a Paper on “Jaffna Hindu Temples and Cultural Tourism” at the Hindu Research Conference to Commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of all Ceylon Hindu Congress – 2015, Organized by All Ceylon Hindu Congress, in 2015.
  5. Presented a Paper on “God Shiva in the Inscription of Cholas Found in Sri Lanka” at the Second International Saiva Conference – 2017, Organized by Department of Hindu Civilization, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna in 2017.
  6. Presented a Paper on “Preservation and Reconstruction of Jaffna Kingdom’s Archaeological heritage monuments” at the 25th Annual session of Jaffna Science Association, University of Jaffna, 2018.
  7. Presented a Paper on “Bullock Cart in the Community of Northern Sri Lankan”, 2nd International Conference on Intangible Cultural Heritage – 2020, Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 18th & 19th December 2020.
  8. Presented a Paper on “Archaeological Surveys and Their Importance In Respect Of Northern Sri Lanka”, International Symposium IntSym, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 25th May 2022.
  9. Abstract – தமிழ் அரச உருவாக்கத்தில் உக்கிரசிங்க மன்னன், மாருதப்புரவீகவல்லி பற்றிய வரலாற்றுக் கதையின் செல்வாக்கு Proceedings of the International Conference on Intangible Cultural Heritage – 2019, Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2019.
  10. Abstract: Bullock Cart in the Community of Northern Sri Lankan, Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Intangible Cultural Heritage – 2020, Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2020.
  11. Abstract: “Archaeological Surveys and Their Importance in Respect of Northern Sri Lanka”, in the International Symposium IntSym 2022, Organized by South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
  12. Abstract; “Preservation and Reconstruction of Jaffna Kingdom’s Archaeological heritage monuments” 5th Annual session of Jaffna Science Association, University of Jaffna, 2018.


ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH

  1. Participated in the Excavation in Delft, Sri Lanka for research guidance of Prof. P. Pushparatnam Head, Department of History, University of Jaffna. 05.03.2010.
  2. Participation in the “Archaeological Excavations in Sigiriya”, Conducted by jointly the Department of History, University of Jaffna and the Department of Archaeology, University of Peradeniya, Organized by Sigiriya World Heritage Site, Central Cultural Fund, in 2010.
  3. Participation in the Archaeological Excavation at Kontarodai in Jaffna, Conducted by jointly the Department of Archaeology, Sri Lanka and the Department of History, University of Jaffna, in 2011.
  4. Participation in the Archaeological Excavations at Kappachchi in Vavuniya District in 2016 , conduct by the Archaeology unit, University of Jaffna under the Research guidance Snr.Prof. Pushparadnam.
  5. Participation in the Archaeological Excavations at Kaddukarai in Mannar District in 2016/2017 conduct by the Archaeology unit, University of Jaffna under the Research guidance Snr.Prof. Pushparadnam.
  6. Participation in the Archaeological Excavations & Explorations & Conservation at Jaffna Fort in 2013/2014 conduct by the Archaeology Department, Sri Lanka.
  7. Attended the International course on Wood Conservation Technology, online, 14th February – 08th April 2022, Organised by RIKSATIKVAREN, The Directorate for Cultural Heritage, Norway, Norwegian University of Science and Technology and ICCROM.
  1. Medal Awards – obtained in University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
    1. In 2009 Participated in the Annual Inter Batch Indoor Games and Achieved – 3 Years Badminton champions.
  2. Prizes obtained in University of Jaffna.
    1. In 2007 University Prizes for best performance in Archaeology.
    2. In 2008 University Prizes for best performance in Archaeology.
    3. In 2009 University Prizes for best performance in Archaeology.
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  1. Curriculum writer & Co- Writer   Bachelor of Arts Honours  and Bachelor of Arts Degree Programme, Academic Year 2017/2018 in Archaeology, History and Cultural Tourism .
  2. Participated in organizing and conducting the Exhibition and Seminar on ‘Life Style of Jaffna’ held from 24th to 27th September 201, organized by Department of History, University of Jaffna in collaboration with Kalaikesari.
  3. Board Member of Jaffna Municipal Council Heritage Society in 2013.
  4. Member of Sri Lanka Council of Archaeologists in 2014.
  5. Member of the Organizing committee of the JUICE which was held during 12-13, August 2016, University of Jaffna.
  6. Senior Treasurer of the Archaeological study Circle, University of Jaffna 2015 to Present.
  7. Academic Counselor of Archaeology, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna: 2020.
  8. Academic Counselor of Archaeology, Cultural Tourism, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna: 2021, 2022.
  9. Member of the Health Promotion Committee, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna: 2021