Department of Basic Sciences

Faculty of Allied Health Sciences

Dr. Nethmini Haththotuwa


Official Address :

Department of Basic Science,
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences,
University of Peradeniya,
Peradeniya,
Sri Lanka


Email :

nethminih@pdn.ac.lk

nethmini.haththotuwa@gmail.com

Telephone :

+94-813761444 / +94770859772




  • Master of Poultry Science and Technology- completed in 2017 Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniaya.
  • Bachelor of Veterinary Science –completed in year 2012 with First class honor Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science University of Peradeniya Sri Lanka.

  • Lecturer (probationary) at Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya. (February 2015-up to date)
  • Human Physiology I (AH 1104, 3 credit course) Module coordinator since 2015 up to date.
  • Human Physiology II (AH 1204, 3 credit course) Module coordinator since 2015 up to date.
  • Human Physiology for Radiotherapist (RA 1101, 2 credit course) Module coordinator since 2015 up to date.
  • Tissues of the Body (ML 1203, 1 credit course) Module coordinator in 2015 and 2016.
  • Contribution to other course modules by conducting lecturers, practicals and examinations in year 2015 and 2016.
    - General Pathology (AH1203) for Nursing,Pharmacy,Radiography & Medical Laboratory Science Undergraduates.
    - Pathology for Physiotherapist (PT 1104) - Physiotherapy undergraduates.
    - Basic Biochemistry (ML1104) - for Physiotherapy and Medical Laboratory Science undergraduates.
    - Clinical Biochemistry II (ML 2202) for Medical Laboratory Science undergraduates in 2015, 2016.
    - Specimen Collection and Transport (ML 1204) for Medical Laboratory Science undergraduates
    - Work based learning- Clinical Biochemistry (ML3202) for Medical Laboratory Science undergraduates
  • Assistant deputy proctor Faculty of Allied Health Science, University of Peradeniya since 2016 January up to date.
  • Temporary Lecturer in Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Basic Veterinary Sciences, University of Peradeniya (January 2014- February 2015).
  • Academic sub warden at Wijewardene Hall, University of Peradeniya. (January 2014- January 2016).
  • Small animal practitioner from 2012 April to 2013 December at Vet line Animal Clinic in Malabe, Sri Lanka.
  • Internship Veterinary trainee at Kosgama Government veterinary office from 2012 November-2013 January Homagama Government veterinary office and Homagama Veterinary Investigation Center (2013 February- April)
  • Registered veterinary surgeon of Sri Lanka Veterinary Association (Registration No: 1822)
  • Successfully completed certificate course on introduction to SPSS-22 for statistical analysis conducted by National Center for Advanced studies
  • Successfully completed certificate course on Fundamentals of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (100 hours) conducted by Agriculture biotechnology center, University of Peradeniaya.
  • Successfully completed staff training programme (160 hours course work) conducted by Medical Education Unit, Faculty of Medicine, university of Peradeniya, March-July 2016.
  • Affiliate Member of The Physiological Society United Kingdom (Membership ID: 136956).
  • Member of Peradeniya University Teachers Association since 2015.
  • Member of Faculty of Allied Health Science Welfare association.
  • Member of Society of Companion Animal Practitioners of Sri Lanka since year 2012.
  • Member of Alumni Association University of Peradeniya since 2012. (Membership No: F/L 1457)
  • Lifetime member of Sri Lanka Association of animal production since 2014.
Google Scholar

  • Haththotuwa, T.N., de Silva, D. D. N., Jayaweera, G.U., Dog and cat bites in Galle District reported to Karapitiya teaching hospital, Sri Lanka during the period of year 2006-2010 is a matter of health and economic concern. Poster presented at the 8th International research conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka,27th-28th August 2015.

  • Haththotuwa, T.N., de Silva, D. D. N., Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAP) on Rabies and Associated Factors: In Galle zonal educational area, Poster presented at the International conference in Tropical Medicine, Center for Research in Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 10th-11th December 2015.

  • Haththotuwa, T.N., de Silva, D. D. N., Masticatory muscle myositis (MMM) in a Doberman pinscher dog: A rare clinical case, Poster presented at the 68th Annual scientific sessions of Sri Lanka veterinary association, Sri Lanka, 15th-16th July 2016.

  • Books

  • A Practical Guide to Tissues of the Body for Medical Laboratory Science undergraduates Printed book ISBN: 978-955-38450-0-9 published on 22nd August 2017 E book ISBN: 978-955-38450-1-6 published on 22nd August 2017