Ananthini Nanthakumaran

Ananthini Nanthakumaran has a strong background in environmental science and academia. Ananthini is currently a Professor in Environmental Science at the University of Vavuniya since August 2021. Prior to their current role, they also served as a Professor in Environmental Science at the Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna from December 2019 to July 2021.

Ananthini has also held positions as a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Colombo, with a tenure from 2017 to 2020, and as a Senior Lecturer at the Vavuniya Campus from March 2003 to December 2019. Additionally, they worked as a Visiting Lecturer at the Open University of Sri Lanka from 2013 to 2018.

Overall, Ananthini Nanthakumaran brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the field of environmental science, teaching, and research to their current role as a Professor.

Ananthini Nanthakumaran completed their high school education at Arunodhaya College, Alaveddy, Jaffna from 1969 to 1981. Ananthini then pursued a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture at Eastern University Srilanka from 1983 to 1988. Continuing their studies, they obtained a Master's Degree in Management of Natural Resources and Sustainable Agriculture from Agriculture University of Norway, attending from 1997 to 1999. Finally, Ananthini completed their education by earning a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Agricultural Economics Specialized in Resource and Environmental Economics from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University between 2006 and 2009.