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Dr. (Mrs.) Rajeetha Miraaj

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Senior Lecturer Grade II

Dr. (Mrs.) Rajeetha Miraaj

Email Address

rajeethamiraaj@univ.jfn.ac.lk

Phone Number

0770166435

Academic Profile

Admin Roles
Memberships
  1. Life Member Sri Lankan Society for Microbiology (SSM) from 26.04.2018
  2. Life Member of Jaffna Science Association, Section-C (JSA) from 20.06.2018
  3. Member of University Teacher’s Association, University of Jaffna, from 04.05.2018.
  4. Action Committee Member of Jaffna Science Association – Section C, University of Jaffna, on 2025 to 2026.
  5. Treasurer of 3rd International Research Symposium on Gender Equity and Equality (VIYOMAM) 2026.
  6. Member of organizing committee, Registration Committee and Session organizing committee for 3rd International Research Symposium on Gender Equity and Equality (VIYOMAM) 2026.
  7. Member of following sub-committees of the Unit of Siddha Medicine from 2025: Curriculum, Quality assurance, IT & Web, Wellbeing and welfare sub committees.
  8. Member of the Alumni of Faculty of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna.
  9. Executive member for Alumni Association of Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna from 2025
  10. Member of the Innovative and Healthy Practices Committee (criteria 8) for PR/ SER writing 2018, IQAC, Unit of Siddha medicine, University of Jaffna from 12th September 2018.
  11. Student Counselor from March 2025 to up to now.
  12. Editorial Member for Preparation Student Hand book 2021 for the Academic year 2019/2020, 2025 and 2026.
  13. Member of the Committee to the proposal writing for the for the Establishment of Professorial Unit in Kuzhanthai & Mahalir at Govt. Ayurveda Hospital Kaithady in 2026.
  14. Member of the Revised Curriculum of Siddha Medicine 2023 – Prepared and submitted the Curriculum and Lesson plan.
  15. Member of “A Study on Ragging & Sexual & Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in the Sri Lankan University System” / University Grants Commission.
  16. Editorial member Siddha Newsletter 2017, as a subcommittee member of Research and Higher Degree Committee.

Research Project publications

  1. Ear hygiene among the students of grade 6-9 of J/NavatkuliMahaVidyalayam-in 4th BSMS-Samooganala Maruthuvam-2014
  2. A review of the relationship between Urinary Tract Carcinoma and the suppression of the natural urges(Vegadharana)-Third Quarter of Internship period, Bandaranaike Memorial Ayurvedic Research Institude, Nawinna, Maharagama-2017
  3. Study Report on Traditional Medical Practice- Second  Quarter of Internship period,  Internship programme-2017

JOURNAL PUBLICATION

  1. Rajeetha.M , S.Sailajah “MEDICAL LEECH THERAPY (ATTAI VIDAL)IN SIDDHA MEDICINE-A REVIEW” GARI International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, ISSN-2659-2193,Volume7,Issue1, on 28th February 2021
  2. Rajeetha.M , S.Sailajah “A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY ON ETIOLOGICAL FACTORS OF KABALA KANAAPU (SINUSITIS) AMONG PATIENTS IN KODIKAMAM-J/327 GS DIVISION, JAFFNA” GARI International Journal of Mulzdisciplinary Research, ISSN-2659-2193,Volume 8,Issue 2, on 30th June 2022
  3. Rajeetha Miraaj, K.Shyamala, D.K.Soundararajan, “BIO CHEMICAL EVALUATION OF SIDDHA FORMULATION OF KARAPPAN CHOORANAM FOR PITHA KARAPPAN”, World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, volume 12, issue 6 on 2023.
  4. RajeethaMiraaj, Dr.S.Sivashanmugarajah, ‘Experimental Evaluation of Karappan Chooranam in the Management of Pitha Karappan’, Journal of Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine, JPGIIM , Vol. 1, No.2, June 2026 e- ISSN: 3051-522X

ABSTRACTS PUBLISHED IN CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

  1. RajeethaMiraaj, Dr.S.Sivashanmugarajah, “ பாலர்மூளைவாதநோயில்நாள்நட்சத்திரங்களின்செல்வாக்கு”. Proceedings and Abstracts of 1st International Conference (ICESM 2018), organized by the Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna collaborated with the Ministry of AYUSH, India, Provincial Department of Indigenous Medicine, 23-27 February 2018, p. 50
  2. VinayagamoorthyMiraaj, RajeethaMiraaj, Dr.S.Sivashanmugarajah ,“யாழ்-கொடிகாமம்J/27கிராமஅலுவலர்பிரிவில்5வயதிற்குட்பட்ட குழந்தைகளில் கிரந்தி எண்ணெய்பாவனை”. Proceedings and Abstracts of 1st International Conference (ICESM 2018), organized by the Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna collaborated with the Ministry of AYUSH, India, Provincial Department of Indigenous Medicine, 23-27 February 2018, p. 216
  3. RajeethaMiraaj, VinayagamoorthyMiraaj. “The management of Rheumatoid Arthritis patients at Rural Siddha Hospital, Kodikamam, Jaffna, Sri Lanka”. Proceedings and Abstracts of 4th World Congress on Medicinal Plants and Natural Products, Osaka, Japan, August 8-9, 2018.
  4. VinayagamoorthyMiraaj, RajeethaMiraaj “Cigarette use among the 16-20 years students of rural area of Navatkuli, Jaffna”. Proceedings and Abstracts of Wayamba International Conference (Winc-2018), organized by Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. August 24-25, 2018 (Oral & Poster Presentation done).
  5. RajeethaMiraaj, VinayagamoorthyMiraaj, “Prevalence of knee osteoarthritis in women of rural and urban parts of Jaffna”. Proceedings and Abstracts of Wayamba International Conference (Winc-2018), organized by Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, August 24-25, 2018 (Oral Presentation done).
  6. Rajeetha Miraaj, Mansoor nushrath Roshana, Vinayagamoorthy Miraaj, “Anti hypertensive effect of Allium Sativum extract in pateints with mild hypertension” .Proceedings and Abstracts of RIBER- 2019 International Conference (RIBER-2019) organized by Annamalai University Department of Zoology India, 20th to 22nd February 2019, p-16.
  7. Rajeetha Miraaj, Vinayagamoorthy Miraaj, “The management of Rheumatoid arthritis patient at Rural Siddha Hospital, Kodikamam, Srilanka”.Proceedings and Abstracts of RIBER- 2019 International Conference (RIBER-2019) organized by Annamalai University Department of Zoology India, 20th to 22nd February 2019, p-17.
  8. Mansoor nushrath Roshana, Rajeetha Miraaj,T. Kumutharanjan, “Study on the efficacy of Ponnankani Thailam on patients suffering from hairloss at Ninthavur Pradesh Sabah, Kalmunai Town, Srilanka. Proceedings and Abstracts of RIBER- 2019 International Conference (RIBER-2019) organized by Annamalai University Department of Zoology India, 20th to 22nd February 2019, p-28.
  9. Rajeetha.M , S.Sailajah “MEDICAL LEECH THERAPY (ATTAI VIDAL)IN SIDDHA MEDICINE-A REVIEW” GARI Winter Multidisciplinary symposium, on 30th January2021at Galle face Hotel, Colombo, Srilanka.
  10. Rajeetha.M , S.Sailajah “A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY ON ETIOLOGICAL FACTORS OF KABALA KANAAPU (SINUSITIS) AMONG PATIENTS IN KODIKAMAM-J/327 GS DIVISION, JAFFNA” GARI Winter Multidisciplinary Symposium on 21st January 2022 at GARI Head Office, Colombo, Srilanka, p-42
  11. Rajeetha Miraaj “THE VARIOUS ROUTES OF DRUGS ADMINISTRATION IN SIDDHA PAEDIATRIC PRACTICE-A LITERATURE REVIEW” on An International Conference on Literary Research and Descriptive Studies in Siddha system of Medicine at Govt/ Siddha Medical College, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli, India on 17 & 18 February 2022.
  12. Rajeetha Miraaj “STUDY ON PREVALANCE OF ANAEMIA AMONG THE STUDENT OF 10-15 YEARS OF J/NAVATKULI MAHAVIDYALAYAM, JAFFNA” on An International Conference on Basic and Applied Research in Siddha system of Medicine at Govt/ Siddha Medical College, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli, India on 14 & 15 February 2023.
  13. Mayuri.S, Rajeetha.M “GERIATRIC NON PHARMACOLOGICAL MENTAL HEALTHCARE PRACTICES USED AT KAITHADY STATE HOME FOR ELDERSIN SRILANKA” on International Research Conference in Health Sciences on 31st March 2023 at Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jayawardenepura, p-84
  14. Rajeetha Miraaj “BASIC PRINCIPLES AND PHILOSOPHIES OF SIDDHA MEDICINE” on International Conference On Traditional Martial Arts and Siddha on 16.01.2024 at Charithramalika Kerala Historical and Educational Research Museum, Amaravila,Thiruvananthapuram jointly organized by Willium Reserch Centre, Nagercoiland Multiversity,New Jersy, USA
  15. Rajeetha Miraaj Sathiyaseelan.V, “A Literary Review on Sandal Wood: Santalum Album Linn” on International Conference On Traditional Martial Arts and Siddha on 16.01.2024 at Charithramalika Kerala Historical and Educational Research Museum, Amaravila,Thiruvananthapuram jointly organized by Willium Reserch Centre, Nagercoiland Multiversity,New Jersy, USA, p-7
  16. S.Sivarajah, Rajeetha Miraaj “Efficacy of the Aththipazha Choornam in the Management of “Perumpadu” at Siddha Teaching Hospital, Kaithady -An observational case study” on International Conference On Traditional Martial Arts and Siddha on 16.01.2024 at Charithramalika Kerala Historical and Educational Research Museum, Amaravila, Thiruvananthapuram jointly organized by Willium Reserch Centre, Nagercoiland Multiversity,New Jersy, USA
  17. Rajeetha Miraaj, S.Sivashanmugarajah “In-Vivo Animal Experiment Of A Siddha Formulation – Karappan Chooranam For The Management Of Pitha Karappan (Atopic Dermatitis)”on 1st International Research Symposium Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine at PGIIM Academic Centre on 18.10.2024
  18. T.Divarjitha, T. Mithursan, M. Rajeetha “Concepts about Physicians in the Art of Siddha Medicine: A literary review” on 3rd International Hindu Confeence-2025 at Faculty of Hindu Studies, University of Jaffna on 6th & 7th March 2025.
  19. R .Miraaj, and N Subramanieam “REVIEW ON CHUNTAIVATRAL CHOORANAM IN SIDDHA MEDICINE” on 3rd International Research Symposium on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Indigenous Knowledge Systems 2025 “ at Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine Yakkala, Sri Lanka In collaboration with Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, High Commission of India, Colombo on 01st March 2025.
  20. T.Divarjitha, T. Mithursan, M. Rajeetha “ PHYTOPHARMACOLOGICAL REVIEW ON THE INGREDIENTS OF MUDAKKU CHOORANAM: A POLYHERBAL MEDICINAL POWDER” on 11th International Conference On Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha And Traditional Medicine (Icaust 2025) At Faculty Of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka on 15th – 16th August 2025.
  21. Rajeetha Miraaj, K. Sujeethasai and M.P. Vidhya “Screw-Pine Biodiversity Conservation and Management in Sri Lanka”.Proceedings and Abstracts of ICEHR- 2026 International Conference (ICEHR-2026) organized by Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) Scott Christian College (Autonomous), Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, India, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 9th to 12th February 2026, p-83.
  22. Rajeetha Miraaj, K. Sujeethasai and M.P. Vidhya “Medicinal plants used in the siddha system of medicine in kalagam, Kaithady: Documentation, Botanical identification”.Proceedings and Abstracts of ICEHR- 2026 International Conference (ICEHR-2026) organized by Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) Scott Christian College (Autonomous), Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, India, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 9th to 12th February 2026, p-85.
  23. Thayalan Jeevitha, Rajeetha Miraaj, “Assessment of ground water quality in the Kodikamam region, Jaffna district, Sri Lanka”.Proceedings and Abstracts of ICEHR- 2026 International Conference (ICEHR-2026) organized by Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) Scott Christian College (Autonomous), Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, India, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 9th to 12th February 2026, p-82.
  24. Thayalan Jeevitha, Rajeetha Miraaj, “Medico-Philosophical Dimensions of Thirumandhiram in Saiva Siddhanta”.Proceedings and Abstracts of IRCSS- 2026 International Conference (IRCSS-2026) organized by Department of Saiva Siddhanta, Faculty of Hindu Studies & Master in Saiva Siddhanta, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna, 27th & 28th February 2026, p-771 to 774.
  25. R.Miraaj, K. Sujeethasai ,A.Sritharan “A Texual study of Kirigai dosorders in Siddha Medicine ”.Proceedings and Abstracts of IRCSS- 2026 International Conference (IRCSS-2026) organized by Department of Saiva Siddhanta, Faculty of Hindu Studies & Master in Saiva Siddhanta, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna, 27th & 28th February 2026, p-751 to 759.

Currently Teaching Subjects
  • Mahalir Maruthuvam - Final BSMS (Theory and Clinical Lectures)
  • Mahappetiyal - Final BSMS (Theory)
  • Kuzhanthai Maruthuvam - 4th BSMS (Theory and Clinical Lectures)
Previously Taught Subjects
  • Gunapadam (Mooligaiyeyal)–1st & 2nd BSMS (Lectures, Tutorials, and Practical)
  • Udatkootiyal I , II (Anatomy)– 1st and 2nd BSMS (Lectures, Tutorials, and Practical)
  • Udattholiliyal I ,II (Physiology)– 1st and 2nd BSMS (Lectures, Tutorials, and Practical)
  • Siddha Maruthuva Moolathaththuvam - 1st BSMS (Lectures, and Tutorials)
  • Aruvai Maruthuvam- Final BSMS (Theory and Clinical Lectures)
  • Siroroga Maruthuvam- Final BSMS (Theory and Clinical Lectures)

Awards
  1. University prizes (ThambiahMudaliyarChatram Trust) for the best performance in the First BSMS examination in 2010
  2. “KalanayakiSinganayakam” Memorial prize for having obtained the highest marks among those who obtained Distinction in Kunapadam at the 1st BSMS examination-2010
  3. University prizes (ThambiahMudaliyarChatram Trust) for the best performance in the Second BSMS examination in 2011.
  4. University prizes (ThambiahMudaliyarChatram Trust) for the best performance in the Third BSMS examination in 2012.
  5. University prizes (ThambiahMudaliyarChatram Trust) for the best performance in the Fourth BSMS examination in 2013.
  6. Obtained  ICCR scholarships slots under AYUSH Scholarship scheme for the academic year 2020-21 to follow MD(Siddha) in Kuzhanthai Maruthuvam
Grants
  1. Awarded University Research Grant 2026 (URG Ref. No. – URG/2025/SEIT/14) – Principal investigator – 0.8 million