Educational Qualifications:

Working Experience:

• Lecturer (Probationary), Eastern University, Sri Lanka. Oct 2017 to Now
• Head of the Department / Assistant Lecturer in Agriculture)-  SLIATE - Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education, Aug 2014 to Oct 2017
• Scientist (Officer In Charge), NARA-National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency. Jun 2013 to Aug 2014
• Aquaculturist, NAQDA - National Aquaculture Development Authority of Sri Lanka, Sep 2012 to June 2013
• Executive - Out Grower  Broiler Farm, Prima Group of Sri Lanka, Apr 2011 to Sep 2012
• Process Control Officer, Cargils Ceylon Limited, Sep 2010 to Mar 2011

Member of the Editorial board:

• Editor of International Journal of Research Publications – UK.

Reviewer:

• Reviewer of International Journal of Research Publications – UK.
• Reviewer of International Journal of Academic Applied Research.
• Reviewer of International Journal of Applied Science – Institute of Research Advances.

Memberships 

• Bar Association of Sri Lanka – Life member
• Full Member of Sri Lanka Academy of Young Scientists
• Full Member of Young Scientist Forum of Science and Technology Commission of Sri Lanka
• Member of National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka.
• Member of Climate Change Repository Forum of Sri Lanka

• ORCiD:
  https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5470-4589
• Google Scholar:
  https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=FZXJnUsAAAAJ&hl=en
• Research gate:
  https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Atham-Lebbe-Rifky
• Scopus
  https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57220580503

1. Wu, T., Liu, R., Zhang, L., Rifky, M., Sui, W., Zhu, Q., & Zhang, M. (2022). Dietary Intervention on Depression-A review. Food & Function.
2. Wen Li, Liyuan Yun, Mohamed Rifky, Rui Liu, Tao Wu, Wenjie Sui, Min Zhang,(2021), Carboxymethylation of (1→6)-α-dextran from Leuconostoc spp.: Effects on microstructural, thermal and antioxidant properties, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules.
3. A.L.M Rifky, M.W Easther , D.M Hunupolagama , N. Suthamathy, A.M.M Irfeey (2022), Bioactivities of Loach (Misgurnus anguillicaudatus) Skin Mucus Protein (Purification and characterization), International Journal of Academic and Applied Research (IJAAR). Vol. 6 Issue 1, January - 2022, Pages:64-67
4. M.F.M Marsook, A.L. M Rifky, K.E Karunakaran , M.A.M. Siraju, S.M.B.M Assam (2022), Perception of Ragging: The case of Eastern University, Sri Lanka, International Journal of Academic and Applied Research (IJAAR) ISSN: 2643-9603 Vol. 6 Issue 1, January - 2022, Pages:4-8
5. Jesfar A.B.M., Irshath M.P.M. & Rifky A.L.M (2021), Screening of a local “HABANERO” Chilli variety (NAI MIRIS) for the export market in Sri Lanka, Faculty of Arts and Culture South Eastern University of Sri Lanka University, Kalam  Journal, 2021
6. Zhao, Y.; Liu, R.; Qi, C.; Li, W.; Rifky, M.; Zhang, M.; Xiao, P.; Wu, T.; Sui, W. Mixing Oil-Based Microencapsulation of  Garlic Essential Oil: Impact of Incorporating Three Commercial Vegetable Oils on the Stability of Emulsions. Foods 2021, 10, 1637
7. Rifky A.L.M, Shabry M.H.M, Mubarak A.J.H (2018), Development of Black Pepper Incorporated Processed Cheese Spread for the Local Market, International Journal of Academic and Applied Research (IJAAR) ISSN: 2000-005X Vol. 2 Issue 4, April – 2018, Pages: 6-10
8. Rifky A.L.M., (2016) A Study to Identify the Factors Affecting the profitability of Contract Broiler Chicken Producers in the Poultry Belt  of  Sri  Lanka,  IRA  –  International  Journal  of  Applied  Science, Institute of research Advances, (ISSN 2455-4499) 5 (04)
9. A.L.M Rifky, A.M Samaraweera,  J.V.L.C  Jayasinghe,  M.B.P.K  Mahipala.,  (2017),  Factors  Affecting on Milk Production of Contract Farmers of Swiss Cheese Company Private Limited in Nuwara-Eliya District. International Journal of Research Publication–UK,vol-1(1), 2017, Sep.
10. A.L.M Rifky, A.C Aashik, A.B.M Jesfar: Farm Productivity Analysis of Milk Producers in Hatton Milk Collection Area,
11. National Symposium of Agriculture – NSA-2016, Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
12. V. Pahalawathaaracchi and A.L.M Rifky., (2015) Assessment of Mangrove Forest Structure in Puttalam Lagoon and Dutch Bay, Annual Scientific Session (Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (SLAFAR), issue-01. Pg 36.
13. Jesfar A.B.M, Rifky  A.L.M  and  Rinos  M.H.M.,  (2016),  impact  of  propagation  media  and  different light levels  on  vegetative  propagation  of  begonias.  6  th  International  Research Symposium, IntSym-2016 - South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
14. Jesfar A.B.M, Rinos M.H.M, Rifky A.L.M., (2018),  Study  on  the  Feasibility  of  Chickpea  Cultivation in Sri Lanka, International Journal of Academic and Applied Research (IJAAR) ISSN: 2000-005X Vol. 2 Issue 3, March – 2018, Pages: 1-4
15. M.A.M. Althaf, A.M.M Irfeey, A.L.M Rifky (2018), “Ecotourism development and impacts on rural communities: a study in Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka" International Journal of Research Publication – UK, vol-1 (1), 2018, August.
16. S.T.Ahamed,  P.T.  Mohamed  Niyas,  Rifky  A.L.M,  (2018),  Identify  the  significance  of  performance appraisals on employee work improvement in software development organizations, International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Volume 8, Issue 4, April 2018, ISSN 2250- 3153.
17. A.M.M.  Irfeey,  M.H.M.  shilmy  A.L.M  Rifky  (2018),  Suitability  Evaluation  of  Affordable  Organic Materials as Substrates to Multiply Trichoderma Spp. in Soil, International Journal of Academic and Applied Research (IJAAR) ISSN: 2000-005X
18. A.J.H.Mubarak, A.L.M Rifky, M.H.M Shabry , C.S. Ranadheera , (2018), Food Preservative Characteristics of Dehydrated Murunga (Moringa Oleifera) Leaf Powder, International Journal of Academic And Applied Research (IJAAR) ISSN: 2000-005x, Vol. 2 Issue 3, Aug, 2018
19. Rifky  A.L.M,  Irfeey  M,  Mohamed  M.S.I,  (2018),  A  Case  Study :  Investigation           of            GoatFarming Systems in Gampola Area In Kandy District, 8th International Research Symposium, IntSym 2016 - South Eastern University of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of Dec, 2018.
20. Rifky A.L.M and Irfeey A.M.M, (2019) Influence of different spice mix (Cumin, Mustard and Curry Leaves fried with Ghee) level and coagulants on chemical and sensory qualities of Ready to Cook Hard Paneer. International Journal of Academic and Applied Research (IJAAR) ISSN: 2000-005x, Vol. 3 Issue 3, March – 2019
21. A.M.M.Irfeey, A.B.F. Husna, A.L.M. Rifky (2019), Effect of Far Infra-Red Radiation on Paddy Parboiling and Milling  Qualities,  International  Journal  of  Academic  and  Applied  Research  (IJAAR) ISSN: 2000-005x, Vol. 3 Issue 3, March – 2019
22. Rifky A.L.M and Mubarak A.J.H (2020), Gap Analysis, Corrective Actions to Reduce the Wastage of Potatoes Returned From Lanka Sathosa Limited Sales Outlets, International Journal of Academic and Applied Research (IJAAR) ISSN: 2643-9603 Vol. 4 Issue 1, January – 2020, Pages: 47-52
23. Mohamed Siraju, Mohamed Rifky, Athula Ekanayake, (2020), Project Implementation in New Public Management Era: Cases from the Constructions Projects in the Public University System in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Volume 10, Issue 11, November 2020, ISSN 2250-3153.

Research projects

• Functional food and Dairy Technology
• Food Science and Technology

Research interests:

• Food Processing and Preservation
• Dairy Technology
• Functional Foods
• Essential oils

• Food Preservation
• Dairy Products Technology
• Food Protection Systems
• Meat Processing

• Chinese Government Scholarship - PhD 2019

• Academic carrier Guidance Advisor of Faculty of Technology, at Eastern University, Sri Lanka. (2018,2019,2021,2022)
• Student Counsellor for Faculty of Technology, at Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
• Academic Sub warden for Faculty of Technology, at Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
• Member of Sports Advisory Committee member of Eastern University.
• Member of Disciplinary Inquiry Committee member of Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
• Member of Bid Opening Committee member of Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
• Member of Canteen Vigilant Committee member of Eastern University, Sri Lanka.