Prof. K. Visakaruban
Committee Members
Prof. K. Visakaruban
- B.A (Hons) in Tamil with first class – University of Jaffna. (1987-1992)
- M. Phil in Tamil – University of Jaffna. (1997)
- Post graduate Diploma in journalism and mass communication with Second class upper division, Madurai Kamaraj University, Tamil Nadu, India. (2001)
- Post graduate Diploma in Temple Arts with first class, Karakkudi Alagappa University, Karakkudi, Tamil Nadu, India. (2002)
- PhD in Tamil Literature, Tamil University, Thanjavour, Tamil Nadu, India. (2002) Carrier path
- Senior Professor in Tamil – 24.09.2017 to todate
- Professor – 24.09.2009
- Senior Lecturer Grade – I – 2005
- Senior Lecturer Grade – II – 1999
- Lecturer – 1994
- Assistant Lecturer – 1993
- Senior Professor in Tamil – 24.09.2017 to todate
Resource Person for Postgraduates Degree Programmes/Diploma Programmes
- Master of Arts in Tamil Degree Programme- Postgraduate Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya
- Postgraduate Diploma in Tamil Diploma Programme- Postgraduate Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya
- Master of Arts in Tamil Degree Programme- Department of Tamil, The South Eastern University, Oluvil
- Master of Arts in Tamil Degree Programme- Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna, Jaffna
- Master of Arts in Cultural Studies Degree Programme- Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna, Jaffna
- Higher Diploma in Media Studies- Department of Media Studies, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, Jaffna
- Resource Person for M.Phil, PhD Students’ Research Methodology Lecture (For Cultural Studies), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna, Jaffna
- Master of Education Degree Programmes Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna, Jaffna
- Diploma in Journalism, Media Resource Training Centre, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, Jaffna.
Administrative Positions in University of Jaffna
- Head of Department, Department of Tamil (2010-2016)
- Acting Dean, Faculty of Arts
- Student Counselor, Faculty of Arts
- Sub warden (Part-time)
- Course Coordinator, Master of Arts Degree Programme in Tamil
- Coordinator for Extra Mural Studies
- Coordinator for Media Studies Unit, Faculty of Arts
- Coordinator for Media Resource Training Centre, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna
Chairperson for National and International Conferences
- Chairperson, Humanities Track, Jaffna University International Conference (JUICE), 2014
- Chairperson, Humanities and Fine Arts Track, Jaffna University International Conference (JUICE) 2012
- Chairperson on Tamilology, 1st International Conference on Tamilology conducted by the Department of Tamil, Faculty of Arts
- Chairperson on Tamilology, 2nd International Conferences on Tamilology conducted by the Department of Tamil, Faculty of Arts
- Chairperson on Tamilology, 1st International Conference on Saiva conducted by the Department of Hindu Civilization, Faculty of Arts
- Chairperson on Tamilology, 2nd International Conference on Saiva conducted by the Faculty of Hindu Studies
- Chairperson on Tamilology, 1st International Conferences on Contemporary Management (ICCM) conducted by the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce
- Chairperson on Tamilology, 2nd International Conferences on Contemporary Management (ICCM) conducted by the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce
- Chairperson on Tamilology, 3rd International Conferences on Contemporary Management (ICCM) conducted by the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce
- Chairperson on Tamilology, 4th International Conferences on Contemporary Management (ICCM) conducted by the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce
- Chairperson on Tamilology, 5th International Conferences on Contemporary Management (ICCM) conducted by the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce
- Chairperson on Tamilology, 6th International Conferences on Contemporary Management (ICCM) conducted by the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce
- Chairperson, International Conference on Classical Literature conducted by Lady Doak College and Madurai Kamaraj University, Tamil Nadu, India
Reviewer for International Conference and Refereed Journals
University of Peradeniya
- International Conferences in Tamil conducted by the Department of Tamil, Faculty of Arts
- Jaffna University International Conferences (JUICE)
- International Conferences on Contemporary Management (ICCM) conducted by the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce
- First and Second International Conferences on Tamilology conducted by the Department of Tamil, Faculty of Arts
- First International Conference on Saiva conducted by the Department of Hindu Civilization, Faculty of Arts
- Second International Conference on Saiva conducted by the Faculty of Hindu Studies
- National Research Conference and Exhibition on Indigenous (NRCEM-2017) conducted by the Unit of Siddha Medicine and Norther Province Indigenous Medicine
- ‘Cinthanai’, a Refereed Journal of Faculty of Arts
- ‘Neithal’ a Refereed Journal of Faculty of Languages and Cultural Studies
- University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
- The Eastern University of Sri Lanka
- The South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
- Buddhist Palli University, Sri Lanka
- The Open University of Sri Lanka
- Madurai Kamaraj University, Tamil Nadu, India
- Madras University, Tamil Nadu, India
- Tamil University, Tanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
- Woman Teresa University, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India
- Gandhi Gram Rural University, Dhindukal, Tamil Nadu, India
- Pondichery University, Pondichery, India
- Chairman of the Faculty Research Committee (FRC), Faculty of Arts, since 2020
- Member of the Selection Committee for Vice-Chancellor’s Selection
- Member of the Board of Study for the Bachelor of Arts (External Degree Programme)
- Member of the Board of Study for Language Studies, Faculty of Graduate Studies
- Member of the Board of Study for Religion and Philosophical Studies, Faculty of Graduate Studies
- Member of the University Library Committee
- Member of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Faculty of Arts
- Member of the Faculty News Letter Committee, Faculty of Arts
- Member of the University Publication Committee
- Member of the Action Committee on Revision of the Structure and Syllabus of the B.A Degree Programme, 2010
- Member of the Quality Assurance Committee, Faculty of Arts, 2015
- Member of Executive Committee of the University Teachers’ Association, University of Jaffna, 2011
- Member of the Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) providing services at Students’ Hostels of University of Jaffna, 2010
- Member of the Sub Committee on Endowment of Saiva Siddhantha Fund
- Member of the Estate Kandhaiya Karthikesan Trust, (2010-2016)
- Member, Selection Committee of the District Level Literary Competitions, conducted by the Jaffna District Secretariat , 2014
- Member, Best Book Selection Committee, Department of Cultural Affairs of Eastern Province
- Member, Best Book Selection Committee, Department of Cultural Affairs, Sports and Youth Affairs of Northern Province
- Member, Book Purchasing and Selection, Ministry of Education, Northern Province
- Member, ‘Kalai Kurisil’,Ilam Kalignar Awards Selection Committee, Ministry of Education, Northern Province
- Member, State Literary Award Committee, Cultural Ministry, Sri Lanka
- Member, Compilation of Text Books under the new syllabus for the year Tamil Language and Literature, Educational Publication Department, Batteramulla
- Member, 2nd National Languages Proficiency Programme for Public Officers, University of Jaffna, 2014
- Member, Monitoring Committee for Development of Translations Skills, Department of Official Languages, Colombo, 2012