Harini Prathibha
Assistant Research Technologist
1/16, Silver Valley 01, Koralaima, Gonapola
Summary
A diligent Research Technologist with over five years of research expertise as an Assistant Research Technologist and an Environment Officer. Comfortable working in an industrial setting. Have hands-on experience in day-to-day laboratory testing following good laboratory practices. Had handled diverse projects in the strategic designing and development of industrial pollution control units, including EIA/IEE, air dispersing modeling, and solid waste disposal systems. Exclusively dealt with the Water Supply and Sanitation Improvement Project funded by World Bank by being accountable for environmental management. A versatile person with the flexibility and ability to manage multiple deadlines and fast-changing priorities. Enjoys working as part of a dynamic team. A reliable and dedicated service provider in project management, project delivery, training, and supervision of the staff to tailor their skills to client requirements.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Research Technologist
Environmental Technology Section of Industrial Technology Institute
11.2018 - Current
- Provide environmental solutions to internal and external clients across a diverse portfolio within Sri Lanka
- Collect technical information to design and develop industrial pollution control systems
- Pay industrial visits and carry out feasibility, pilot, and literature surveys
- Assist in EIA/IEE, air dispersing modelling, solid waste disposal systems, and related work
- Provide technical evaluation for project proposals devised for clients on pollution control systems
- Monitor project implementation with Balance Scorecard/MS Project and other strategic management systems
- Consultancy on Chemical Management
- Manage project delivery, including timeframes and budgets
- Prepare BOQ for implementation of pollution control systems
- Prepare project schedules for turnkey contracts and monitor the progress
- Supervise multidisciplinary team members and manage client interaction by organizing training and workshops
- Organize workshops/seminars to promote environmental awareness, cleaner production, and pollution control to train labor skills tailored to client requirements
- Prepare a publicity program for ITI environmental activities
- Adhere to the ITI quality system of the section and provide suggestions for improvements.
Environmental Officer
Water Supply and Sanitation Improvement Project funded by World Bank
02.2017 - 12.2018
- Identified the potential environmental safeguard issues in accordance with the Environment Management Assessment Framework (EMAF)
- Assisted, drafted, and submitted Environment Screening Reports (ESRs) and Environment Management Plans (EMPs) for the proposed/identified Water Supply Schemes & Septage Treatment Plants
- Supported and coordinated with the PMU in environmental-related activities and monitoring assessments such as progress and mid-term reviews
- Initiated and coordinated with the Project Partner Agencies (PAAs) to prepare the Water Safety Plans
- Handled accountability for ensuring the implementation of the Environment Management Plan on the construction site
- Maintained up-to-date records on actions taken by the Contractor concerning the implementation of EMP recommendations
- Timely submission of progress reports for implementing the environmental safeguards, information, and data to the Project Management Unit (PMU) through the District Support Unit
- Served as the primary focal point of contact for assistance with all environmental issues during the pre-construction and construction phases
- Investigated and reviewed the environmental-related complaints and implemented the appropriate corrective actions to arrest or mitigate the cause of the complaint
- Coordinated with Project Partner Agencies in environmental-related activities at the District level
- Participated in the periodic Grievance Redress Committee Meetings at District Level
- Coordinated, in close collaboration with the Environment Specialist of the Institutional Support Consultants, for all environment matters at the District level
- Participated in the meetings with the Environment Specialist of the PMU and the District Manager of the District Support Unit.
Demonstrator (Temporary)
University Of Ruhuna
Matara, Sri Lanka
03.2016 - 02.2017
Education
M.Sc. in Industrial and Environmental Chemistry -
University of Kelaniya
Sri Lanka 07.2019 - 03.2024
B.Sc. in Agriculture (Specialization: Agricultural Economics And Extension) -
University of Ruhuna
Sri Lanka 10.2011 - 12.2015
Certificate Course in Human Resource Management (CCHRM) -
Chartered Institute of Personal Management
Sri Lanka 01.2014 - 08.2014
Certificate Course in Computer Technology -
University of Ruhuna
Sri Lanka 10.2010 - 03.2011
Diploma in English -
ICBT Campus
Sri Lanka 09.2009 - 01.2010
GCE Advanced Level (Biology Stream) -
Sujatha Vidayalaya
Matara, Sri Lanka 01.2007 - 08.2010
Skills
Ability to interpret and apply technical, engineering, and scientific reports and advice
Strong environmental project delivery skills with project management capability
Working knowledge and application of relevant regulatory frameworks
Ability to effectively network, build, and maintain meaningful client and stakeholder relationships
Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills
Chemical Management
Water/Wastewater Analysis
Designing industrial water pollution systems
Technical evaluation and troubleshooting of pollution control systems
Agricultural Economics
Project management
Team building & coaching
Memberships Affiliations
Member of the Editorial Board (Technical) of the International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment (ISAE 2017): Greener Agriculture and Environment through Convergence of Technologies
Training
- IUU Fishery and Consequences of EU Fishery Ban workshop, National Fisheries Solidarity Organization (NAFSO), 04/09/2017
- Environmental and Social Safeguard Policy Application Training, World Bank, 06/07/2018, 06/08/2018
- Application of Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) Techniques in Social Science Research training, Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension of Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 2015
- Six months Farm Practice Training Course, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2014
NON – RELATED REFEREES
Mr. NATDD Gunasekara
Director (Principal Research Engineer)
Environmental Technology Section
Industrial Technology Institute
No. 363, Bauddhaloka Mawatha
Colombo 07, Sri Lanka
T.P. : +94775417381(Mobile)
Mr. DMHS Dissanayake
Senior Research Engineer
Environmental Technology Section
Industrial Technology Institute
No. 363, Bauddhaloka Mawatha
Colombo 07, Sri Lanka
T.P. : +94714433422(Mobile
Timeline
M.Sc. in Industrial and Environmental Chemistry -
University of Kelaniya
07.2019 - 03.2024
Assistant Research Technologist
Environmental Technology Section of Industrial Technology Institute
11.2018 - Current
Environmental Officer
Water Supply and Sanitation Improvement Project funded by World Bank
02.2017 - 12.2018
Demonstrator (Temporary)
University Of Ruhuna
03.2016 - 02.2017
Certificate Course in Human Resource Management (CCHRM) -
Chartered Institute of Personal Management
01.2014 - 08.2014
B.Sc. in Agriculture (Specialization: Agricultural Economics And Extension) -
University of Ruhuna
10.2011 - 12.2015
Certificate Course in Computer Technology -
University of Ruhuna
10.2010 - 03.2011
Diploma in English -
ICBT Campus
09.2009 - 01.2010
GCE Advanced Level (Biology Stream) -
Sujatha Vidayalaya
01.2007 - 08.2010