Mr.P.Poologanathan

Snr.Assit. Librarian Gr.II

M.LIS, M.Phil(Pera),M.A(Pera),B.A(Hons)(Jaffna).

Research Interests:- 

M.LIS (Bharathidasan University, TamilNadu) [2025]
M.Phil.in Philosophy (University of Peradeniya)[2017]
M.A. in Philosophy (University of Peradeniya)[2013]
B.A (Hons) Special in Philosophy (University of Jaffna)[2009]

  • Member of IQAC, Faculty of Sir. Pon. Ramanathan Faculty of Performing and Visual Arts (Proposed)-2021
  • Board member, Faculty of Sir. Pon. Ramanathan Faculty of Performing and Visual Arts (Proposed) -2021
  • I have six (06) years experiences in student’s welfares & affairs as full time Sub-Warden
  • President of Philosophical Society at Department of Philosophy, University of Jaffna in 2008-2009.

International Referred Journal

  • Poologanathan,P. (2025). Research Mapping of “Intellectual Property Law”: A Bibliometric Visualization Analysis Based on the Scopus Database from 2000 to 2023. In Journal of University Library Association.
  • Poologanathan,P. (2025). Research Productivity of the University of Jaffna (2010- 2024) after the Civil war of Sri Lanka: A Scientometric Analysis based on Web of Science database. In Journal of Sri Lanka Library Association.
  • Poologanathan,P.(2025).Research Landscape of ‘’The Bhagavad Gita’’: A Bibliometric Visualization Analysis Based on Scopus database. Sri Lankan Journal of South Asian Studies, University of Jaffna -2025
  • Poologanathan,P.,& Amsaveni, N. (2025).A Comparative Study of the Research output of the University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka during the War and Post-War Periods: Analysis Based on the Scopus Database in Eastern Journal of Library and Information Science, Eastern University -2025
  • Poologanathan,P. Visakaruban.M, Kesavan,Y & Sajanthan, K. (2025). Challenges facing in Organizing Modern Geography Textbooks using Dewey Decimal Classification System: An analytical study, Sri Lanka Library Association -2022
  • Poologanathan,P. & Visakaruban, M. (2021). The Organizing of Philosophical curriculum texts based on Dewey decimal classification System-An analytical study, Sri Lanka Library Review
  • Poologanathan,P.(2020). Reflection of Materialism in Indian Philosophy, Journal of Tamil Peraivu.
  • Poologanathan,P.,Visakaruban.M., Kesavan,Y. & Sajanthan, K. (2023). A Study on Organizing a Government Documents Archive Section in Libraries for Sri Lankan Government Publications. Palkalai Journal, University of Peradeniya.

Presented conference papers

  • Poologanathan,P.,(2024). Research Mapping on ‘’Distance Learning Study’’ – A Scientometric Visualization Analysis Based on Web of Science Database. Department of Education, Bharathidasan University.
  • Poologanathan,P.,(2025). Role of Blockchain technology in Academic libraries: Safeguarding the Knowledge Department of Library and information science, Bharathidasan University.
  • Poologanathan,P.,(2024). The Establishment of ‘Musicology Corner’at the Sir Ponnampalam Ramanathan Faculty of Performing and Visual Arts Library.
  • Poologanathan,P.,(2025). Ethical issues in the application of artificial intelligence (ai) in academic libraries–a study, LIbrary and information Science, Bharathidasan University, Trichy.
  • Poologanathan,P.,& Thiluxan, S.(2024). Research Landscape of ” European Sculpture”-A Bibliometric Analysis Based on Web of Science Database (2000-2024), University of Jaffna.
  • Poologanathan,P.,(2023). A Bibliometric analysis of publications on ‘’Teaching Philosophy’’- Based on Web of Science database from 2000 to 2023., Dynamic Libraries Optimal Strategies and Enlightened Perspectives, Central Library TamilNadu -2023
  • Poologanathan,P.,(2026). Publication Pathways and Challenges in Indexed Journals for Hindu Studies – An analytical study, Saivasidhanta conference, University of Jaffna.

Presented conference papers in Philosophy

  • P.Poologanathan, Thought on External World of John Locke and it’s refutation of Berkley – A Comparative Study– Journal of Social Review, South Eastern University, 2021.
  • P.Poologanathan, Ethical concepts are reflected in SaivaSiddhanta and Buddhist Philosophy – A comparative study – Journal of Social Review, South Eastern University, 2019.
  • P.Poologanathan, The Dialectical method of Greek Philosophy reflects that the family resembles of Upanishad Discuss – A comparative study – Annual research session, South Eastern University,2018.
  • P.Poologanathan, The Concept of Perception- A comparative study based on Perception of John Locke and Samkya Philosophy-at International conference, South Eastern University-2018.
  • P.Poologanathan, Concept of Perception – A comparative study based on epistemology of SaivaSiddhanta and John Locke, at Second international Saiva conference, University of Jaffna-2017.
  • P.Poologanathan, The problem of environmental pollution in modern time is an extended form of the problem of Taboo in ancient societies – A comparative Analysis based on the thoughts of Mary Douglas. – 2nd International conference of Swami Vipulananda Music College, Eastern University,2017.
  • P.Poologanathan, Leibnitz’s contribution to mind – body Problem in modern philosophy- A Critical Analysis based on Monadology- Annual research session, South Eastern University, 2016.
  • P.Poologanathan, Pornography: A critical analysis based on ethical and social perspective– at 3rd international conference, faculty of management studies and commerce, University of Jaffna , 2016.
  • P.Poologanathan, Social harmony and ethical thoughts as expounded in Thirumanthiram and current social trend – A comparative study- First international Saiva conference, University of Jaffna, 2016.
  • P.Poologanathan, Influences of Ancient Greek Economical Thought’s contribution to the growth of Adam smith’s Modern Economical thoughts -A comparative study– Economics research symposium, Peradeniya , 2015.
  • P.Poologanathan, Theory of Occasionalism and Pre- Established Harmony’s contribution towards the solution for Mind-Body Problem in modern Philosophy – A critical analysis-at 12th annual research session, Eastern University, 2015.
  • P.Poologanathan, Theory of causality and it’s refutation of David Hume in Modern Philosophy- An Analytical Study based on Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding–at international research symposium, Peradeniya University,2015.
  • P.Poologanathan, Berkley’s critique of Locke’s distinction between Primary and Secondary qualities- An analytical study based on A Treatise Concerning the Principle of Human Knowledge–Kalam international referred journal, South Eastern University, 2015.
  • P.Poologanathan, Ethical thoughts of Ishsavasia Upanishad and Immanuel Kant – A comparative study-Jaffna University international conference, 2014.
  • P.Poologanathan, Refutation of innate ideas in Epistemology –A study based on John Locke’s An Essay Concerning Human Understanding –Jaffna University international conference, 2014.

Chapter Publishing

  • P.Poologanathan, Epistemological thoughts of John Locke and Immanuel Kant – A Comparative Study – Chapter Publishing, South Eastern University, 2020.

Publishing of Books

  • P.Poologanathan,“Modern Philosophy – An Introduction”- (நவீனமெய்யியல் – ஓர் அறிமுகம்) at Kumaran Press in 2014, ISBN 978-955-659-434-8.

Feature article

  • Role of Blockchain technology in Academic libraries, features article for ULA , volume 18, issue-1- 2025
  • Sivagamy Murugesar Memorial scholarship for the best student in Philosophy for the special degree Examination in Arts at University of Jaffna in the year- 2008.
  • University prize for best performance in Philosophy. (2007).
  • University prize for best performance in Philosophy. (2008).
  • Visiting Lecturer, Department of Philosophy, University of Peradeniya (2018)
  • Visiting Lecturer, Department of Philosophy, University of Jaffna (2011–2013)
  • Assistant Lecturer, Department of Philosophy, University of Jaffna (2010)
  • Currently engaged in undergraduate teaching across various faculties at the University of Jaffna through the Information Literacy Programme