Dr. (Mrs). Kalaivani Vivehananthan
B.Sc. (Hons) in Botany (Jaffna), M.Sc. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Gene Technology (Colombo) Ph.D in Molecular Biology (ICGEB, JNU, India)
Head of the Department
Department of Basic Sciences
Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka, P.O.Box 21, Nawala, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
I received my Ph.D (Molecular Biology) from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India. I was awarded a Pre-doctoral Fellowship in 2004 by the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), Italy to do the Ph.D Programme in the area of CD80 Gene Expression at the Immunology Laboratory, ICGEB, New Delhi, India. Also I received my M.Sc in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Gene Technology from University of Colombo in 1998. I am currently attached to the Open University of Sri Lanka as a Senior Lecturer Gr.I. I worked in Wayamba University of Sri Lanka nearly for 18 years (Jan 2001 - May 2018) where I served as the Head of the Department of Biotechnology for 6 years (Sep 2011- Sep 2017). I started my academic career in the University of Jaffna in 1990 after my graduation and later in the Eastern University of Sri Lanka. I am interested in multidisciplinary research covering different fields Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering, Nanotechnology, Wastewater Treatment and Drug Development for Cancer Treatment. I received couple of awards including Presidential Award in 2002 and Government of India Scholarship Award in 2009. I delivered few Keynote addresses both in National and International Forums and served in the panel of examiners for Ph.D thesis evaluation for the countries India and Australia.
Area of Specialization Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering, Industrial Microbiology/Industrial Biotechnology, Bioremediation and Environmental Biotechnology, Wastewater Treatment and Waste Management, Immunity and Disease Diagnostics, Plant and Animal Biotechnology, Biochemistry
Research Interests Screening of Potential Xenobiotic Bacteria from different types of wastewater for Bioremediation, Detection and Expression of Catabolic genes for Bioremediation of Phenolic Compounds, Biosynthesis and Application of Nanoparticles for Remediation of Contaminants, Design of Nano filter for Wastewater Treatment, Application of Different Neem Preparations for the Cancer Therapy, Neem Leaf Preparations to control the Odor Problem of Leachate in Waste Environments, Molecular Detection of Quarantine Important Pathogens in Agricultural Commodities in Sri Lanka, Development of Commercial DNA Extraction kit for Detection of Xenobiotic Microbes, Drug Development for Antibiotic Resistance Bacteria, Development of Pipeline to analyze Metagenomic Data of Plant Pathogens
Research Publications
Peer Reviewed Journal Publications
Rajapaksha R.W.P.M and Vivehananthan K (2017). Microbial DNA Extraction from infected Seed Potato from Molecular Diagnostic Applications. International Journal of Advanced Research. ISBN 2320-5407. 5 (1): 2605-2611
Rajapaksha R.W.P.M *, Vivehananthan K*, Warshamana I.K (2017). Detection of Quarantine Pathogen Pectobacterium caratovorum in Potato Seed Lots Imported to Sri Lanka. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications. ISSN 2250-3153. 7 (2): 110-116
Vivehananthan K, Yamini Sudha Lakshmi S, De Silva W.H and Kumar S A (2015). Silver Nanoparticles of Azadirachta indica: Biological Method of Synthesis and Characterization. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 4 (11): 77-86, ISSN 2277– 7105 (SJIF 2014 Impact Factor 5.990 and ICV 5.90) (Article Score rank 86/100)
Vivehananthan K, Kumari AHVV, De Silva WH, Fernando CAN (2015). Synthesis and Evaluation of Antimicrobial Property of Bionanoparticles ISI/Scopus indexed Journal, Research Journal of Applied Sciences, 10 (4): 161-166
Vivehananthan K, Manukulasooriya YW, Ekanayake WMJY (2012). Detection of potential eco-friendly microbes to clean up the polluted water in Sri Lanka. Journal of Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka, Institute of Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka. 1: 2, pp 76-82
Vivehananthan K, Sharma M, Sahoo NC, Rao KVS (2012). Cell Type Specific Expression of CD80 (B7-1) Gene in Murine. Journal of Agricultural Sciences and Technology. 2: 1A, pp 33-38
Ekanayake WMJY, Vivehananthan K, Wickramarachchi T and Rajapaksha RWPM (2011)..Journal of Food and Agriculture, 4: 1& 2, pp 20-26
Vivehananthan K, Sharma M, Sahoo NC, Rao KVS (2010). Dynamic Regulation of Nucleosome for Detection of CD80 Gene Expression in Murine. Journal of Food and Agriculture, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. 3: 1&2, 14-23
K, D.P.S.T.G Attanayaka and E.H.Karunanayake (2001). Development of Molecular Markers to detect genetic polymorphism of Hevea clones. AGRIEAST, Vol.3 pp 09-15
Research Papers in Refereed Journals and Symposium Proceedings
H.M.I.M. Herath, R.P.V.J. Rajapakse, K. Vivehananthan, (2017). Evaluation of Anti-Cancer Effect and Wound Healing Activity of Ceylon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum). Proceedings of the 16th Agricultural Research Symposium, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
K.M.Warangi, R.P.V.J. Rajapakse, K. Vivehananthan, (2017). Evaluation of Cytotoxicity and Wound Healing Properties of Turmeric (Curcuma longa Linn).Proceedings of the 16th Agricultural Research Symposium,
W.S.P. Madhuranga, K. Vivehananthan, M.P. Dassanayaka (2017). Biodegradation of Phenol by Four Selected bacteria Isolated from Sri Lankan Petroleum Contaminated Sites.Proceedings of the 16th Agricultural Research Symposium,
P.W.M. Tharindi, W.K. Balasooriya, B. Suganthan and K. Vivehananthan (2016). Isolation and Identification of Culturable Cyanobacteria from Paddy Soils of the Intermediate Zone of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 15th Agricultural Research Symposium, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. Pp 159-163. ISBN 978-955-4709-37-9
Fernando KHN, Vivehananthan K and Rajapaksha (2015).Detection of Quarantine Bacterial Pathogens in Imported Seed Potatoes using Molecular Techniques. Proceedings of the 14th Agricultural Research Symposium, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. Pp 155-159, ISBN 978-955-470937-9.
Wickramasinghe TD, Vivehananthan K and Rajapaksha RWPM (2015). An Improved Protocol to extract Microbial DNA to identify Xenobiotic degrading isolates in Environmental Samples. Proceedings of the 14th Agricultural Research Symposium, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. Pp 169-173, ISBN 978-955-470937-9.
Kumar S.A, Vivehananthan K and DE Silva W.H (2015).Proceedings of the 14th Agricultural Research Symposium, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. Pp 160-163.ISBN 978-955-470937-9.
De Silva MCJ, Vivehananthan1 KIqbal, MCM, Srirathan B (2014).Heavy Metal Analysis to Evaluate the Quality of the Neem (Azadirachta indica) Leaf Extract for Wastewater Treatment. Proceedings of the 13th Agricultural Research Symposium, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. Pp 175-179.ISSN 2386-1487
Batheegama BGARL, Vivehananthan K, Amirthagunanathan S. and Dassanayake MP (2014). Identification of rhlA Gene involved in Biosynthesis of Rhamnolipid Biosurfactant in Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Proceedings of the 13th Agricultural Research Symposium, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. Pp 170-174. ISSN 2386-1487
Jayawardhane1 NDCKK, Jayasinghe2 CDK. Vivehananthan1 K and Udagama2 Immuno stimulatory Activity of Sri Lankan Wild Type Carica papaya L. Mature Leaf Concentrate in a Rat ModelProceedings of the 13th Agricultural Research Symposium, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. Pp 195-199.ISSN 2386-1487
Wickramanayake WPKK, Balasooriya WK, Vivehananthan1 K, Rajapaksha RWPM and Vitharana UWA (2014). Investigating Soil Microbial Properties in Potential Management Zones of Paddy Fields in the Intermediate Zone of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 13th Agricultural Research Symposium, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. Pp 230-234.ISSN 2386-1487
De Silva W.H, Vivehananthan K, Fernando CAN (2013).reen Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles using Azadirachta indica (Neem) Leaf Extract. Proceedings of the 12th Agricultural Research Symposium, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. Pp 6-10. ISBN978-955-4709-02-7
Perera SMD, Vivehananthan K, Dassanayake MP and Perera ANK (2013). Screening of Petroleum Hydrocarbon degrading Bacteria from Wastewater in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 12th Agricultural Research Symposium, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. Pp 21-25 ISBN 978-955-4709-02-7
Mahalingam T, Vivehananthan K and Srirathan B (2013). Comparison of crushed and Boiled Modified Azadirachta indica (Neem) Leaf Extracts in Industrial Wastewater Treatment. Proceedings of the 12th Agricultural Research Symposium, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. Pp 26-30. ISBN 978-955-4709-02-7
Suhair FS, Perera SACN and Vivehananthan K (2013). Evaluation of Genetic Variation of Exotic Coconuts (Cocos nucifera L.) using SSR Markers. Proceedings of the 12th Agricultural Research Symposium, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. Pp 31-34ISBN 978-955-4709-02-7
Srirathan B and Vivehananthan K (2012).. Journal of the National Institute of Plantation Management. 26: 1, Pp 49-50
Vivehananthan K., (2011). Innovative approaches to wastewater treatment eds. Yogaratnam N, JNIMEY ISSN: O254-9514, Journal of the National Institute of Plantation Management, 25: 1, pp 59-60
Rajapaksha RWPM, Vivehananthan K, Perera ANK (2011). Symposium Proceedings of The Water Professional’s Day, ISBN 978-955-1308-15- 5, Cross boundaries Project, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture (PGIA) and Geo-Informatics Society of Sri Lanka (GISSL). Pp 53-62
Rajapaksha RWPM, Vivehananthan K, Perera ANK (2011).DenaturationGradient Gel Electrophoresis Analysis of Microbial Populations in Contaminated Environments for Bioremediation. ISBN 978-955-8746-72-9.Proceedings of the 11th Agricultural Research Symposium, WayambaUniversity of Sri Lanka. Pp 41-45
Srirathan B, Vivehananthan K, Rajagopalan U and GAASL Gunathilake (2011). Optimization of Treatment Techniques for Bioremediation of Wastewater using Azadirachta indica (Neem) Leaf Extract. Proceedings of the 11th Agricultural Research Symposium, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. Pp 21-25
Nadeeshani VPA,Dassanayake EM, Basnayake BMVS and K. Vivehananthan (2011). Identification of diseases affecting Carica papaya L.Cultivar MS100 and varietal reaction. Proceedings of the 11th Agricultural Research Symposium, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.Pp 46-50.
Ekanayake WMJY, Vivehananthan K, Wickramarachchi (2010).Screening of Xenobiotic Bacteria from Wastewater. Symposium Proceedings of The Water Professional’s Day, ISBN 978-955-1308-14-8, Cross boundaries Project, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture (PGIA) and Geo-Informatics Society of Sri Lanka (GISSL). Pp 39-48
Manukulasuriya YW, Vivehananthan K, Attanayaka DPSTG (2010). .Symposium Proceedings of The Water Professional’s Day, ISBN 978-955- 1308-14-8, Cross boundaries Project, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture (PGIA) and Geo-Informatics Society of Sri Lanka (GISSL). Pp 61-70
Manukulasuriya YW, Vivehananthan K, Attanayaka DPSTG (2010). Isolation and Characterization of Bacteria for Bioremediation of Rubber Latex in contaminated effluent, Proceedings of the 10th Agricultural Research Symposium, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. Pp 61-70
Ekanayake WMJY, Vivehananthan K, Wickramarachchi (2010).Identification and classification of Xenobiotic degrading bacteria in Different Waste types.Proceedings of the 10th Agricultural Research Symposium, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. Pp 65-69
Warusawitharana Y, Vivehananthan K (2010). Upgrading the Wastewater Quality using Neem (Azadirachta indica) Plant parts.Proceedings of the 10thAgricultural Research Symposium, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. Pp 40-44
Munhenage MS, Dassanayake EM, Ranasinghe C, Vivehananthan K (2010). Optimum conditions for detecting Anthurium Blight caused by Xanthomonas axonopodis pv.dieffenbachiae by ELISA using Locally produced Polyclonal Antiserum.Proceedings of the 10th Agricultural Research Symposium, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. Pp 70-73
Dassanayake CM, Wijesundera WSS, Vivehananthan K (2009).Primer Designing and PCR Amplification of Glutelin Complete Promoter Region inSri Lanka Rice Variety (Japonica group). Proceedings of the 9th Agricultural Research Symposium, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. Pp 299-303
Wimalasena GRM, Wijesundera WSS, Vivehananthan K (2009).Optimization of Repetitive Element Based PCR to Identify Polymorphism in Magnaporthe grisea. Proceedings of the 9th Agricultural Research Symposium, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. Pp 280-284
Perera KNS, Perera SACN, Vivehananthan K (2009).Detection of Microsatellite Marker Segregation in an F2 Population of Coconut (Cocos nucifer L.).Proceedings of the 9th Agricultural Research Symposium, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. Pp 249-253
Abeysekera AAGS, DPSTG Attanayaka, Priyangani EGD, Vivehananthan K (2009).Investigation on the Genomic organization of the rubber ElongationFactor Protein (ref) Gene of Hevea brasiliensis.Proceedings of the 9th Agricultural Research Symposium, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. Pp310-315
Wickramasinghe WPHS, Vivehananthan K, De Silva SNT and Attanayaka DPSTG (2008).Development of a protocol to extract Nucleic acid from Alpha Amylase producing Geotrichum candidum for the construction of gene libraries. Proceedings of the 8th Agricultural Research Symposium, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. Pp 202-207
Abstracts and Extended Abstracts in the International Conferences
MP Dassanayaka, K Vivehananthan and GHCM Hettiarachchi (2018). Isolation of two phenol biodegrading bacteria; Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Alcaligenes faecalis from petroleum contaminated wastewater in Sri Lanka. Abstract. Proceeding of Wayamba University International Conference, Sri Lanka. pp. 106
MP Dassanayaka, K Vivehananthan and GHCM Hettiarachchi (2018). Screening of Phenol Catabolic Genes in Bacteria Isolated from Sri Lankan Petroleum Contaminated Site. Abstract. Proceeding of 5th International Conference on Agriculture. pp. 29
Rajapaksha R.W.P.M., Vivehananthan K., Warshamana I.K. (2018). Next Generation Sequencing for the Detection of Quarantine Important Microbial Pathogens in Imported Seed Potato. Proceedings of South Asian Biotechnology Conference 2018 (SABC), Pp70
MP Dassanayaka, K Vivehananthan and GHCM Hettiarachchi (2018). Molecular Confirmation of Phenol degradation by Klebsiella Pneumoniae. Proceeding of Wayamba University Research Congress – 2018. Sri Lanka. pp. 1-2
Rajapaksha R.W.P.M., Vivehananthan K., Warshamana I.K. (2018). Quarantine Pathogen Ralstonia solanacearum in Potato Seed Lots Imported to Sri Lanka. Wayamba University Research Congress.
Dassanayake MP, Vivehananthan K and Hettiarachchi GHCM (2017). Estimation of Phenol Degradation by selected Bacterial Isolated from Contaminated Site in Kolonnawa. Proceedings of Wayamba University Research Conference, Pp 62-63.
Rajapaksha R.W.P.M., Vivehananthan K., Warshamana I.K. (2017). Revealing Latent Infections of Imported Seed Potato by Next Generation Sequencing. Proceedings of Wayamba University Research Congress. Pp
Balachandran J, Vivehananthan K and Bandara N and Mannapperuma N (2017). Treatment of Landfill Leachate by using Three Different Extracts of Selected Medicinal Plants. 3rd Research and Development Study Symposium-2017, Symposium Proceedings, World Water Day-2017. Pp 129-133.
Dassanayake MP, Vivehananthan K and Hettiarachchi GHCM (2017). Screening of Potential Phenol Biodegrading Bacteria in Kolonnawa and Sapugaskanda Petroleum Contaminated sites. 3rd Research and Development Study Symposium-2017, Symposium Proceedings, World Water Day-2017. Pp 140-143.
Luffzy MPDL, Dassanayake MP, Vivehananthan K (2016). Screening of methicillin resistant gene for identification of potential methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus from clinical wastes. Institute of Biology.
Dassanayake MP, Vivehananthan K and Hettiarachchi GHCM (2016). Optimization of a protocol to isolate bacteria tolerating higher phenol concentrations and identifying their maximum tolerable level. Proceedings of Wayamba International Conference, WinC 2016, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. Pp 237.
Vivehananthan K (2015). “Advancements on Environmental Biotechnology: A Way Forward to Clean and Green Environment” International Seminar on Biotechnology Challenging the Challenges of the Changing World; Valedictory Address, Pp 118
Amirthagunanathan S, Vivehananthan K and. Rajapaksha R.W.P.M (2014). Direct Detection and Identification of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Industrial Effluent for Bioremediation, Proceedings of Wayamba International Conference, WinC 2014, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. Pp 63
Perera SMD, Vivehananthan K, Dassanayake MP and Perera ANK (2013). Isolation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a potential petroleum hydrocarbon degrading bacterium from wastewater in Sri Lanka. Abstract Submission, Poster presentation, International Symposium Agriculture and Environment, ISAE 2013, Ruhuna University of Sri Lanka.
Rajapaksha RWPMVivehananthan K (2013). Abstract Submission, 19thAnnual Scientific Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.pp30
Rajapaksha RWPMVivehananthan K (2012).Abstract Submission, Poster presentation, ISBN 978-955-1507-25-1, International Symposium Agriculture and Environment, ISAE 2012, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna in Sri Lanka. Pp 300-302
Srirathan B and Vivehananthan K (2012).Development of Protocols for Monitoring the Nutrient levels in Wastewater. International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment, University of Peradeniya
Rajapaksha RWPM and Vivehananthan K (2012).Water Pollution: A Review on present Status of different areas of the country.International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment-2012, University of Peradeniya
Vivehananthan K, Rajapaksha RWPM, Ekanayake WMJY and Nimhani ANK (2011). Exploring Xenobiotic Bacterial DNA Resources for Wastewater Treatment. Abstract Submission, Poster presentation, International Symposium Agriculture and Environment, ISAE 2011, Sabrugamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Pp 165
Vivehananthan K, Sharma M, Sahoo NC, Rao KVS (2010). Induction of CD80 gene expression in B lymphocytes by external stimuli, Abstract Submission, ISSN: 1800-4407, 3rd International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. pp 58
Vivehananthan K, Sharma M, Sahoo NC, Rao KVS (2009). Tissue-Specific Transcriptional Regulation through Patterns of Nucleosome Positioning and Chromatin Alterations on the Murine CD80 Promoter. Poster presentation, International Conference on Frontiers in Molecular Life Sciences. IBMBB, University of Colombo. Pp 46
Abstracts and Extended Abstracts in National Conferences
R.W.P.M. Rajapaksha, K. Vivehananthan, W.M.J.Y. Ekanayake and Y.W.Manukulasooriya. Molecular Techniques for Identification of Xenobiotic Degrading Bacteria in Waste Environment, Proceedings of the Wayamba University Research Congress- 2016,
W.H. De Silva, K. Vivehananthan and S.A. Kumara (2016).Optimization ofSilver Nanoparticles to Upgrade the Quality of Wastewater, Proceedings of the Wayamba University Research Congress,
Vivehananthan K and De Silva.W.H (2016). Nanotechnology: An Emerging Trend in Wastewater Treatment". Proceedings of the 2nd Research and Development Study Symposium-2016, pp 53-57.
Dassanayake MP and Vivehananthan K (2013).Molecular identification of phenoldegrading bacteria in wastewater by using 16S ribosomal RNA genes. Abstract submission. Poster Presentation.69thAnnual Session of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science. Pp 222.
De Silva.W.H, Vivehananthan K Abstract Submission 19thAnnual Scientific Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. Pp 29
Rajapaksha RWPMVivehananthan K (2013). Abstract Submission, 19thAnnualScientific Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. Pp 30
Vivehananthan K, Manukulasuriya YW, Attanayaka DPSTG (2012). Isolation of bacteria for treating rubber latex wastewater. Proceedings of Sri Lanka Council for Agricultural Research Policy. Pp
Vivehananthan K, Sharma M, Sahoo NC, Rao KVS (2012). Identification of functionally important DNA element in the mouse B7-1 promoter. Fifth Annual Scientific Session, Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Sri Lanka, University of Colombo. Pp 23.
Vivehananthan K, Sharma M, Sahoo NC, Rao KVS (2012). Nucleosomal organization and dynamic regulation of nucleosome of murine CD80 promoter. Abstract Submission, 6thBiennial Scientific Sessions, Allergy and Immunology Society of Sri Lanka. pp
Srirathan B and Vivehananthan K (2012).Biological treatment technique to remove contaminants from wastewater, Abstract Submission, 18th Annual Scientific Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.Pp 34
Vivehananthan K, Ekanayake WMJY, Manukulasooriya YW, Attanayaka DPSTG and Sarathchandra KDMSS (2010). Identification of Potential Bioremediation agent from Contaminated sites in Sri Lanka. Abstract Submission, ISSN: 2012-8614, Proceedings of Annual Research Conference, University of Jaffna. Pp 3
Vivehananthan K, Sharma M, Sahoo NC, Rao KVS (2010). Transcriptional Regulation of CD80 Gene Expression. Abstract Submission, 5th Biennial Scientific Sessions, Allergy and Immunology Society of Sri Lanka. Pp 17
Vivehananthan K, Sharma M, Sahoo NC, Rao KVS (2010). Detection of CD80 transcript in murine B lymphocytes in response to stimuli. Extended Abstract, Academic Research Session, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. Pp 12
Vivehananthan K, Sahoo NC, Rao KVS (2008). Promoter Sequences Targeting Tissue Specific Gene Expression of CD80 in Murine. Abstract, Third Annual Scientific Sessions, Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Sri Lanka. Pp 18
Vivehananthan K, D.P.S.T.G, Attanayaka and E.H.Karunanayake (1997). Preliminary Studies Towards Developing Molecular Markers for the Improvement of Hevea brasiliensis. Proceedings of the 53rd Annual Session of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science. Pp 179
Ongoing Research
Ongoing Research Supervision of M.Phil and Ph.D degree
Isolation and Identification of Phenol Degrading Bacteria from Petroleum Contaminated Sites in Sri Lanka and Characterization of their Catabolic Genes
Molecular Detection of Quarantine Important Microbial Pathogens in Imported Seed Potato
Research Supervision
Wayamba University Research Grant URG-2016 (SRHDC/RP/04/16-03)- Isolation and Identification of Phenol Degrading Bacteria from Petroleum Contaminated Sites in Sri Lanka and Characterization of their Catabolic Genes - Principal-Investigator
Wayamba University Research Grant URG 2016 (SRHDC/RP/04/16-11) - Molecular Detection of Quarantine Important Microbial Pathogens in Imported Seed Potato Principal - Investigator
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NSF Grant for the Postgraduate student (NSF/SCH/2015/01) - Principal Supervisor
Wayamba University Research Grant URG - 2015 SRHDC/RP/04/15-15- The Diversity of Culturable Cyanobacteria in Paddy Fields of the Intermediate Zone of Sri Lanka – Co-investigator
Wayamba University Research Grant URG-2013 SRHDC/RP/04/1307. Upgrading Wastewater Quality Using Modified Extracts of Azadirachta indica (Neem) – Principal Investigator
Wayamba University Research Grant URG-2010 SRHDC/RP/01/10-03. Use of Molecular Techniques for Identification of Xenobiotic Degrading Bacteria in Bioremediation - Principal Investigator
Awards
Award (First Prize) for Research team (2016), Second International Conference on Natural Product Genomics and Drug Discovery, Sri Lanka
Best Presenter Award (2015), International Conference on Global Issues in Multidisciplinary Academic Research (GIMAR-2015), Dubai, UAE
Best Presenter Award (2015), National Water Supply and Drainage Board for World Water Day, held at BMICH, Colombo
Government of India Scholarship Award (2009), Energy and Research Institute, Haryana, New Delhi, India.
Pre-doctoral Fellowship Award (2004), New Delhi, India
Presidential Scholarship Award (2002), Plant Biotechnology Institute, National Research Council, Canada
Curriculum Vitae
