Snr. Professor. Sivashanthini Kuganathan

B.Sc (UOJ, SL), M.Sc (UCNW, UK) and PhD (AU, IND)

Senior Professor (Chair) 

 Specialised in Fish biology, Fisheries and Aquaculture

sivashanthini@univ.jfn.ac.lk

Academic Profile

BSc. Honours in Zoology (University of Jaffna, 1991) – First Class

M.Sc in Shellfish Biology, Fisheries and Culture (University College of

North Wales, Bangor, United Kingdom, 1994)

Ph. D. in Marine Biology (Annamalai University, India, 2004)

Post doc fellowship in Norwegian Universities

Admin Roles

  • Oct/1991-Oct/1992- Temporary Assistant Lecturer in Zoology, University of Jaffna
  • Oct/1992-March/2005 – Lecturer (confirmed) in Zoology, University of Jaffna
  • March/2005-Oct/2009 – Senior Lecturer in Zoology, University of Jaffna
  • June/2005-June/2008 – Head, Department of Zoology, University of Jaffna Sep/2007-Sep/2009-Co-ordinator, Centre for Development of Fisheries Feb/2010-Feb/2012- Co-ordinator, Centre for Development of Fisheries Aug/2009-to date-Head, Department of Fisheries, University of Jaffna Oct/2009-May/2014-Associate Professor in Zoology
  • May/2014-Aug 2017 – Professor in Fisheries
  • Sep 2017- to date – Professor in Fisheries

Teaching

  • Visiting Lecturer at the Center for Development of Fisheries, Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna – since 1999 to 2011.
  • Visiting Lecturer at the Palaly Teacher‟s Training College, Jaffna since 2005 to 2009 for Water bioresources course
  • Taught Biology to Physical Science Students in the Faculty of Science – 2005/
  • Taught Biology to Non Science Students in the Faculty of Arts – 2006/
  • Visiting lecturer for Marine Environmental Management & Fisheries Resources, Limnology and Wetland Management course Units for honours degree Vavuniya campus students in year 2009/2010, 2010/2011, 2011/2012, 2012/2013, 2013/2014, 2014/2015 and 2015/2016.
  • In addition to Zoology, teaching Fisheries Science for undergraduate students at Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna until 04/05/2014.
  • Taught Bioethics to undergraduate students in the Faculty of Agriculture – in year 2008 and 2011 &
  • Teach “Environment, Biology and Ecological Science” & “Development and Environment” to M.Sc students at University of Jaffna, from 2012. Teach “Marine and brackish water fish production” for the second-year students in the Faculty of Technology, University of Jaffna from 2018.

Research grants

  • Principal – investigator of the research project titled “Fishes of the Jaffna lagoon”. Financially supported by University of Jaffna in 1998: Completed successfully (Research station: University of Jaffna). (Amount 25000/=). 
  • Co-investigator of the research project titled “Status and taxonomy of Herpetofauna and their conservation in Jaffna peninsula” since February 2006, financially supported by National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka [RG/2003/ZOO/07]: Completed successfully. (Research station: University of Jaffna). (Amount 4,37,540/=).
  • Principal investigator for the research project “Lipid deposition and depletion in relation to sexual maturity and spawning in Scomberoids lysan (Carangidae)” funded by National Research Council, Colombo, Sri Lanka [grant No: 07-19]. (Research station: University of Jaffna). (Amount 2,309,000/=).
  • Principal – investigator of the research project titled “Systematics and population dynamics of squids from the northern coastal waters of Sri Lanka”. Financially supported by National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka [RG/2006/MS/01]: Completed successfully. (Research station: University of Jaffna). (Amount 15,54,720/=). 
  • Principal – investigator of the research project titled “Reproductive biology of Gerres oblongus from the Jaffna lagoon”. Financially supported by Faculty of Graduate Studies research grant, University of Jaffna: Completed successfully. (Research station: University of Jaffna). (Amount 84,500/=). 
  • Principal – investigator of the research project titled “Potential for sea cucumber culture form the Jaffna lagoon”. Financially supported by IUCN- MFF [MFF/98]. Completed successfully. [Research station: University of Jaffna]. (Amount 1413830/=). 
  • Principal – investigator of the research project titled “Diversity and the antimicrobial activity of sea grasses in the coastal region of Jaffna Peninsula”. Financially supported by University research grant – 2014 (URG/2014/SEIT/03). Completed successfully. [Research station: University of Jaffna]. (Amount 493,150/=).
  • Principal – investigator of the research project titled “Mapping of ponds / waterholes and restoration of a selected pond at the Delft Island”. Financially supported by IUCN- MFF [MFF/07]. Completed successfully. [Research station: University of Jaffna]. (Amount 24,31,334/=). 
  • Principal – investigator of the research project titled “Assessing the quality and quantity of coral DNA by conventional agarose gel electrophoresis method”. Financially supported by University research grant – 2018 (URG/2018/SEIT/01). Completed successfully. [Research station: University of Jaffna]. (Amount 800,000/=).
  • Principal – investigator of the research project titled “Identification of cryptic sea cucumber species in Northern Province using DNA barcoding”. Financially supported by University research grant – 2019 (URG/2019/SEIT/25). Work in Progress. [Research station: University of Jaffna]. (Amount 800,000/=).
  • Partner for NORPART grant (NORPART- 2018/10045) titled “NORLANKA BLUE – Innovative network in fisheries, aquaculture and aquatic science”. It is a collaborative project funded by the Norwegian Agency for International Cooperation and Quality Enhancement in Higher Education (Diku) awarded to Arctic University of Norway- University of Tromso (UiT) in collaboration with University of Ruhuna (UoR), University of Jaffna (UoJ) and the National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA). Under this grant UiT and the collaborative Universities jointly secured a grant up to NOK 4.99 million over the period of five years (2019 – 2023) under the above theme.

MPhil/PhD Supervision

PhD Supervision

 

No

Name of the student

Date of successful completion / status

Title

1.       

Ms. S. Abyerami

26.03.2007

Status and taxonomy of Herpetofauna and their conservation in Jaffna peninsula

2.       

Ms. S. Sutharshiny

 

In progress

Potential effect of palmyrah fruit pulp (PFP) on skin pigmentation, immune response and growth of Goldfish Carassius auratus (Linnaeus, 1758)

3.       

Mr.N.Ragavan

In progress

The fishery and population dynamics of selected shrimp species in Jaffna Lagoon, Sri Lanka and local ecological knowledge in community-based management as a smart management option

MPhil Supervision

 

No.

Name of the student

Date of successful completion/status

Title

1.       

Mr. G. A. Charles

14.08.2010

Population dynamics of Sepioteuthis lessoniana from the Jaffna lagoon

2.       

Mr. S. Shutharsan

29.08.2011

Population dynamics of Gerres oblongus from the Jaffna lagoon

3.       

Ms. W. S. Thulasitha

05.10.2012

Reproductive characteristics of Scomberoides lysan (Forsskal, 1775) (Pisces: Carangidae) from waters around Jaffna Peninsula

4.       

Ms. S. Sutharshiny

26.12.2012

Lipid changes in relation to sexual maturity and spawning in Scomberoides lysan (Carangidae) from waters around Jaffna Peninsula

5.       

Ms.N. Tharmine

2016

Present status of the fishery and biology of blue crab (Portunus pelagicus) (Linnaeus), and Mud crab (Scylla serrata) (Forskal) in Navanthurai area of Jaffna Estuary, Sri Lanka

6.       

Mr.A.E.S. Patrick

2016

Effects of hydro-climatic factors on the fisheries and local fish species in the Vavuniya reservoir, Sri Lanka

7.       

Ms.K.Veronika

2020

Studied on sea cucumber diversity from Mullaitivu coastal waters

8.       

Ms.P. Surenthar

In progress

Studies on fish diversity, fishery and water quality in Nanthikadal Lagoon, Mullaitivu, Sri Lanka

9.       

Ms.A.Ashani

2019

A Baseline Survey of Coral Reefs and Genetic Diversity Analysis of Coral Species in Jaffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka

10.    

Ms. K. Saruga

 

2022

Utilization of Fish Discards from Trawl Fishery by Value added Feed

11.    

Ms P. Gowsala

 

Terminated

Prevalence of parasites from ornamental fish Family: Poeciliidae in Sri Lanka

12.    

Mr. P.M.R. Chanaka Supun

 

In progress

Pelagic fish stock assessment and estimation of population parameters of a selected small pelagic fish, Sardinella gibbosa from western coastal waters of Sri Lanka.

13.    

Miss. J.G.B Dhanushka Dilini

 

In progress

Assessment of mercury and cadmium level using skeletal muscle and liver tissues of yellowfin tuna in Sri Lanka

14.    

Ms. G. Shobiya

 

2022

Assessment of Microplastic Pollution in selected coastal beaches of Northern Sri Lanka

15.    

Mr. R. Gobiraj

 

In progress

Life history parameters of the Critically Endangered sharp nose Guitarfish (Glaucostegus granulatus) and landing diversity of elasmobranchs around Mathagal, Jaffna, Sri Lanka.

16.    

Ms.S.Uventhikka

In progress

 

17.    

Ms.K.Sivagini

 

In progress

 

18.    

Ms. Ishara Anjalie

In progress

 

Research Articles In Peer reviewed Journals

Publications before being promoted as Professor in Fisheries (before 2014)

  1. Sivashanthini, K. and Abyerami, B. (2003). Length-weight relationship and relative condition of a silver biddy Gerres oblongus (Pisces: Perciformes) from the Jaffna lagoon, Sri Lanka. Indian J. Mar. Sci. 32(3): 252-254
  2. Sivashanthini, K. and Ajmalkhan, S. (2004). Population dynamics of silver biddy Gerres setifer (Pisces: Perciformes) in the Parangipettai waters, southeast coast of India. Indian J. Mar. Sci. 33(4): 346-354.
  3. Sivashanthini, K. (2004). Length-weight relationship and relative condition in Gerres abbreviatus (Bleeker) from the Jaffna lagoon, Sri Lanka. J. Mar. Bio. Ass. India, 46(1): 117-119.
  4. Kuganathan, S. (2006). Population dynamics of Gerres abbreviatus Bleeker, 1850 from the Parangipettai waters, southeast coast of India. Sri Lanka Journal of Aquatic Sciences. Vol. 11: 1-19.
  5. Abyerami, B. and Sivashanthini, K. (2006). Scincid Lizards of Jaffna Peninsula with notes on Taxonomy and Ecology. International symposium of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 4th to 8th July 2006:  121-128.
  6. Sivashanthini, K. (2006). Breeding Biology of a Silver Biddy, Gerres  abbreviatus Bleeker, 1850 from the Jaffna Lagoon, Sri Lanka. International symposium of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 4th to 8th July 2006:  88-97.
  7. Sivashanthini, K. (2008). Reproductive biology of the whipfin silverbiddy Gerres filamentosus Cuvier, 1829 from the Parangipettai waters (SE coast of India). Asian Fisheries Science: Vol. 21(2): 127-145.
  8. Abyerami, B. and Sivashanthini, K. (2008). Some aspects on the feeding of Gerres oblongus (Cuvier, 1830) dwelling from the Jaffna lagoon. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences. Vol. 11(9): 1252-1257.
  9. Sivashanthini, K. (2008). Length-weight relationships and condition of gerreids (Pisces: Gerreidae) from the Parangipettai waters (SE coast of India). Asian Fisheries Science: Vol. 21(4): 405-419.
  10. Shutharsan, S. and Sivashanthini, K. (2008). First record of three species of Gerreids (Pisces: Perciformes) from the Jaffna lagoon, Sri Lanka. Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Science, 3 (5): 334-339.
  11. Sivashanthini, K., Charles, G. A. and Shutharshan, S. (2008). Fecundity studies of Gerres abbreviatus (BLEEKER, 1850) from the Jaffna lagoon, Sri Lanka. Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Science, 3 (5): 320-327.
  12. Abyerami, B. and Sivashanthini, K. (2008). Diversity of snakes from the Jaffna peninsula, Sri Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences. Vol. 11(16): 1969-1978.
  13. Abyerami, B. and Sivashanthini, K. (2008). Current Status of Marine Snakes from Jaffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka with Description of Hitherto unrecorded Hydrophis fasciatus fasciatus (Schneider, 1799). International Journal of Zoological Research. Vol. 4(4): 214-224.
  14. Sivashanthini, K., Thulasitha, W. S. and Charles, G. A. (2010). Reproductive characteristics of Sepioteuthis lessoniana from the Northern coast of Sri Lanka. Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Science: 5(1): 12-22.
  15. Charles, G. A. and Sivashanthini, K. (2011). Population Dynamics of Squid Sepioteuthis lessoniana (Lesson, 1830) from the Northern Coast of Sri Lanka. Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Science, 6(1): 74-84.
  16. Sutharshiny, S. and Sivashanthini, K. (2011). Total lipid and cholesterol content in the flesh of the five important commercial fishes from waters around Jaffna peninsula, Sri Lanka. International Journal of Biological Chemistry, 5(2): 161-169.
  17. Shutharshan and K. Sivashanthini, 2011. Growth Characteristics of Slender Silver- biddies Gerres oblongus (Pisces: Perciformes) from the Jaffna Lagoon, Sri Lanka. Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Science, 6(6): 592-603.
  18. Sutharshiny, S. and Sivashanthini, K. (2011). Lipid reserves of Scomberoides lysan (Pisces: Carangidae) from the Sri Lankan waters. International Journal of Biological Chemistry, 5(3): 170-183.
  19. Sutharshiny, S. and Sivashanthini, K. (2011). Proximate composition of three species of Scomberoides fish from Sri Lankan waters. International Journal of Biological Chemistry, 3(3): 103-111.
  20. Thulasitha, W.S. and Sivashanthini, K. (2012). Growth pattern and Length-weight relationship of Scomberoides lysan (Pisces: Carangidae) from the Northern waters of Sri Lanka. Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Science, 7(1): 57-64.
  21. Sivashanthini, K. Vivekshan Revel, S. and Thavaranjit, A.C. 2012. Comparative study on organoleptic, microbiological and biochemical qualities of commercially and experimentally prepared salted and sundried fish Scomberoides commersonianus. Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances., 7:1270-1289.
  22. Thulasitha, W.S. and Sivashanthini, K. (2013). Microscopic Staging System used in the Identification of Gonad Developmental Stages of Scomberoides lysan. Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Science, 8: 355-366.
  23. Thulasitha, W.S. and Sivashanthini, K. (2013). Reproductive characteristics of doublespotted queenfish, Scomberoides lysan (Actinopterygii: Perciformes: Carangidae), from Sri Lankan waters: Implications fro Fisheries Management. Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria, 43(1): 7-13.
  24. Sutharshiny, K. Sivashanthini and W.S. Thulasitha, (2013). Lipid Changes in Relation to Maturation and Spawning of Tropical  Double  Spotted  Queenfish, Scomberoides  lysan (Forsskål, 1775). Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 8: 555-570.
  1. Publications after being promoted as Professor in Fisheries (After 2014)

1.  Tharmine, N., Edirisinghe, U. and Sivashanthini, K., 2014. The state of Diversity and species composition of crabs in Navanthurai Coastal Area in Jaffna Peninsula of Sri Lanka. Tropical Agricultural research. 25(4): 495-501.

  1. Patrick, A.E.S, Kuganathan, S., and U.Edirisinghe., 2015. Effects of Hydro- Climatic Fluctuations on Catchability of fish in vavuniya Reservoir, Sri lanka. Tropical Agricultural research, 26(2): 402-408.
  2. Veronika, K., Edirisinghe, U., Sivashanthini, K., and A.R.S.B.Athauda., 2015. Abundance and Diversity of Sea cucumber in Point Pedro coastal waters in Jaffna Peninsula of Sri Lanka. Tropical Agricultural research, 27(2): 182-189.
  3. Senathera Digamadulla, K.M.D, Sivashanthini, K and Thavaranjit, A.C., 2016. Presence of Saprolegnia (Oomycetes) in the Sivanamman Pond and its Characteristic Features. Vingnanam. 12(1&2): 32-41.
  4. Ragavan,N. , Sivashanthini, K., and Sutharshiny,S., 2016. Socio economics status of fishermen from Allaipiddy village, Jaffna. Vingnanam, 12(1&2): 42-48.
  5. Sivashanthini, K., Sutharshiny, S., Gunaalan, K., Tharmine, A.,Veronikam, and Senathera digamadulla, K.M.D., 2016. Important physico-chemical parameters and sediment characteristics of some selected sites in the Jaffna estuary. Vingnanam, 13(1&2): 51-66.
  6. Ketharani, U. and Sivashanthini, K., Nutritional Composition of Selected Species of Sea cucumbers from Waters around Jaffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka Vingnanam, 13(1&2): 67-72.
  7. Patrick, A.E.S, Kuganathan, S., Seasonal Hydro – Climatic consequences of Fish Harvest in the Vavuniya Reservoir, Sri Lanka., 2016. International Research Journal of Environment Sciences, 55 -62.
  8. Umasuthan, S., Patrick, A.E.S., Naveendrakumar, G. and Kuganathan, S., 2017. Developmental abnormalities of Bettasplendens embryos reared in oil and grease contaminated water samples of Vavuniya reservoir, Sri Lanka. International Reseacrh Journal of Biological Science, 6(4):27-31
  9. Veronika, K., Edrisinghe, U., Sivashanthini, K. and Athauda, A.R.S.B., 2017. Present status of holothurian fisheries in mullaitivu coastal waters in North-East region of Sri Lanka. Tropical Agricultural research. 28(3): 216-222.
  1. AES Patrick, S Kuganathan, U Edirisinghe (2017). Species composition and abundance of fishes with seasonal fluctuations of rainfall and water level in Vavuniya reservoir, Sri Lanka. International Research Journal of Enviornmental Sciences 6(6): 12-21.
  1. Ashani, A., Herath, H, M, V, G., Sivashanthini, K., Kumara,W, A , A, U., and Harishchandra, A., 2018. Algal dominance and impacts of tourism on coral reefs in Casuarina beach, Karainagar island, Jaffna peninsula, Sri Lanka. Tropical Agricultural research. 30(2): 89-9
  1. K Veronika, U Edrisinghe, K Sivashanthini, A Athauda (2018) Length-weight relationships of four different sea cucumber species in North-East coastal region of Sri Lanka. Tropical Agricultural research. 29(2) 212-217.
  2. Tharmine, K. Sivashanthini and U. Edrisinghe (2018) Socio Economic Status of Crab Fishers and Marketers in Navanthurai Fishing Village in Jaffna Estuary, Sri Lanka . Tropical Agricultural research. 29(3) 322-329
  3. Senatheradigamadulla, K.M.D, Thavaranjit, A.C. and Sivashanthini, K. (2016). Spatiality and species diversity of the critical seagrass population in the curvier basin of Jaffna Lagoon at coherent Mandaitheevu coastline. Proceeding of the 5thYSF Symposium, 24 -27.
  4. Vithursha Tharmakokilam., Sivashanthini Kuganathan., and Gunaalan Kuddithamby.(2017). Comparison of Socio-Economic Status of Fishers in Karainagar, Point Pedro and Mathagal Village, Jaffna. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)-2018, Vol 97 – 100.
  5. Kalaivanan, K., Sutharshiny, S and Sivashanthini, K., 2018. Comparative study on bycatch of selected small scale fisheries in Jaffna, Sri Lankan. Proceedings of the 7th YSF Symposium, National Science and Technology Commission. Pp 62-65. (Short Communication).
  6. Sutharshiny, S, C. Shobana and Sivashanthini, K., Aerobic bacterial count and sensory properties of Penaeus semisulcatus During refrigerated storage. Proceedings of the 7th YSF Symposium, National Science and Technology Commission. Pp 157-161. (Short Communication) 22 December, 2018. [Accepted & Presented]
  7. Shobiya, P., Sivashanthini, K., Sutharshiny, S and Gunaalan, K., (2019). Impacts of the Thondaimanaru Barrage Construction on Socio-Economic Status of Fishing Coomunities in Thondaimanaru Lagoon, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Vingnanam, 14 (1). pp 27- 31.
  8. Ashani Arulananthan, Venura Herath, Sivashanthini Kuganathan, Akila Harishchandra and W.A.A. Upasantha Kumara. 2020. The untouched rainforest of the ocean: Exploring the coral reefs of Jaffna. “LORIS” Journal of the wildlife and nature protection society of Sri Lanka. PP. 32- 34, Volume 28, Issue 6. ISSN: 0024-6514.
  9. Saruga, S., Sivashanthini, K., Sutharshiny, S., Gunaalan, K. and Shobiya, P., 2020. Ecological Footprints for Aquaculture Possibility in Selected Mangrove Regions of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Vingnanam Journal of Science, 14(2), pp. 15 – 19.
  10. Shobiya, P., Sivashanthini, K., Sutharshiny, S., Saruga, S. and Gunaalan, K., 2020. Variations in Important Water Quality Parameters and Fish Species in Thondaimanaru Lagoon, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Vingnanam Journal of Science, 14(2), pp 21 – 25.
  11. Vithursha, T., Sivashanthini, K. and Gunaalan, K., 2020. Economic Loss of Northern Fishers due to the Poaching Activities of Indian Trawlers. Vingnanam Journal of Science, 14(2), pp. 27 – 30.
  12. Thapeetha, Y., Digamadulla, K.S., Sashikesh, G. and Sivashanthini, K., 2020. Determination of chitin content in shells of selected crab species available in Jaffna. Vingnanam Journal of Science, 15(1), pp. 15 – 18.
  13. Gobiraj, R., Shobiya, P., and Sivashanthini, K (2020). Keeping fish as pets: perceptions from fish owners in Nallur, Jaffna, Sri Lanka, Proceeding of the Open University Research Sessions, The Open University of Sri Lanka. pp21.
  14. Nilakshana, K., Shobiya, P., Dilini, J., Ragavan, N., Sivashanthini, K. and Sutharshiny, S., 2021. Contribution of Women in Fisheries and Fishery Related Activities in Ponnalai, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Vingnanam Journal of Science, 16(1), p.16
  15. Patrick, A.E.S., Kuganathan, S. and Edirisinghe, U. (2021) ‘Length-Weight Relationships and Growth Patterns of Local Fishes of the Medium Perennial Vavuniya Reservoir, Sri Lanka’, Parkistan Journal of Zoology, pp. 1–9. https://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjz/ 20181106161128
  16. Ragavan, N., Dissanayake, D. C. T. and Kuganathan, S. (2021) ‘Status of the fishery of Jaffna lagoon, Sri Lanka’, Sri Lanka Journal of Aquatic Sciences, 26(1), p. 55. doi: 10.4038/sljas.v26i1.7584.
  17. Sutharshiny, S., Shobana, C. and Sivashanthini, K. (2021) ‘Determination of freshness quality changes using selective methods: A comparative study for eclipse parrotfish (Scarus russelii) and spangled emperor (Lethrinus nebulosus)’, Iranian Journal of Fisheries Sciences, 20(1), pp. 243–253. doi: 10.22092/ijfs.2021.123555
  18. Sutharshiny, S., Deepthi Inoka, U., Shivatharsiny, Y. and Sivashanthini, K. (2021) ‘Potential natural carotenoid sources for the colouration of ornamental fish: a review’, Aquaculture International. doi: 10.1007/s10499-021-00689-3.
  19. Arulananthan, A.; Herath, V.; Kuganathan, S.; Upasanta, A.; Harishchandra, A. The Status of the Coral Reefs of the Jaffna Peninsula (Northern Sri Lanka), with 36 Coral Species New to Sri Lanka Confirmed by DNA Bar-Coding. Oceans2021, 2, 509-529. https://doi.org/10.3390/oceans2030029
  20. Saruga,K and Sivashanthini, K (2022). Evaluation of culture condition of Azolla pinnata, 10th Young Scientist Forum (YSF) symposium, 18.03.2022 (accepted). Pp 144-148.
  21. Sutharshiny, S., Deepthi Inoka, U., Sivashanthini, K., Harichandra, K. and Partheepan, T., 2022. Grouping the Potential Local Feed Ingredients for Ornamental Fish Feed based on their Nutrient Composition, Cost, and Availability. Adv. Technol. 2022, 2(2), 131-138.
  22. Kuganathan, S., Krishnamoorthy, S., Sivanantham, U., Krishnapillai, N., Harichandra, K. and Sathyaruban, S., 2023. First record of Trichodesmium Erythraeum Ehrenberg ex Gomont (Cyanobacteria) in the Coastal Waters of Kankesanthurai, Northern Sri Lanka. Thalassas: An International Journal of Marine Sciences, 39(2), pp.495-507.
  23. Arudselven, T., Kirisanth, S., Sivanantham, U., Krishnamoorthy, S., Ragavan, N., Krishnapillai, N., Gobiraj, S., Harichandra, K., Kuganathan, S. and Sathyaruban, S., 2023. Mass Accumulation of Macrophytes along the Northern and Eastern Coasts of Sri Lanka-A Case Study. Vingnanam Journal of Science, Vol. 18 (2), 35-38.
  24. Saruga, K., Sivashanthini, K. and Sutharshiny, S., 2023. Analysis of nutritive value of indigenous livestock feed ingredients in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 1(1), pp.56-66
  25. Sutharshiny, S., Deepthi, I.U., Sivapriya, S., Prasanthan, R. and K Sivashanthini. (2024). Effect of an experimental diet enriched with palmyrah fruit on the immune challenge in guppy fish. 12th YSF Symposium. 12(1). 134-139.

Conference papers, Presentation and Abstracts – Presented at National forums (since 2010)

Abstracts before being promoted as Professor in Fisheries (before 2014)

  1. Kuganathan, S. (2005). Population dynamics of Gerres abbreviatus (Bleeker) from the Parangipettai waters, southeast coast of India. Proc. Sri Lanka Assoc. Fisheries and Aquatic resources. 11: 25 (Abstract).
  2. Kuganathan, S. (2005). Histological study of gonads of a silver-biddy Gerres filamentosus (Pisces: Perciformes) from the Parangipettai waters, southeast coast of India. Proceedings of the 25th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka:  52 (Abstract).
  1. Kuganathan, S. (2006). Growth and mortality parameters of Gerres filamentosus (Cuvier). Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association. Sixth Annual Session (27-29 April 2006): 1(Abstract).
  1. Kuganathan, S. (2006). Lipid content of different organs in Gerres filamentosus (Cuvier) during sexual maturity. Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association. Sixth Annual Session (27-29 April 06): 4 (Abstract).
  1. Abyerami, B. and Sivashanthini, K. (2006). Status of the marine snakes with description of hitherto unrecorded Hydrophis fasciatus fasciatus (Schneider, 1799) from Jaffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka. Proc. Sri Lanka Assoc. fish and Aquat. Sci. Twelfth Annual Sesssion (29th June 2006): 07 (Abstract).
  1. Kuganathan, S. (2006). Lipid content of different organs in Gerres abbreviatus during sexual maturity. Proc. Sri Lanka Assoc. fish and Aquat. Sci. Twelfth Annual Sesssion (29th June 2006): 37 (Abstract).
  1. Kuganathan, S. (2006). Reproductive biology of silver biddy Gerres abbreviatus (Bleeker, 1850) from the Parangipettai waters, southeast coast of India. Proc. Sri Lanka Assoc. fish and Aquat. Sci. Twelfth Annual Sesssion (29th June 2006): 12 (Abstract).
  1. Sivashanthini, K. (2006). Fatty acid profile of Gerres filamentosus Cuvier, 1829 in relation to maturity stages. Proceedings of the 26th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka: 35 (Abstract).
  1. Charles, G. A. and S. (2008). Preliminary studies on length – weight parameters of Sepioteuthis lessoniana (Cephalopoda: Teuthida) from the Jaffna lagoon, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association. Seventh Annual Session (07-09 May 08), Vol 15(1): 20 (Abstract).
  1. Nadarajah, M., Kugathas, S and Kuganathan, S. (2008). Taxonomy and species diversity of family Carangidae [Pisces: Perciformes] from the Jaffna lagoon. Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association. Seventh Annual Session (07-09 May 08), Vol 15(1): 04 (Abstract).
  1. Kanagaratnam, G and Kuganathan, S. (2008). Preliminary studies on biology of Sepia latimanus (Quoy and Gaimard, 1832), from the Jaffna lagoon. Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association. Seventh Annual Session (07-09 May 08), Vol 15(1): 11 (Abstract).
  1. Sivaruban, A and S. (2008). Feeds observed in the stomach of three marine snakes of Jaffna waters. Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association. Seventh Annual Session (07-09 May 08), Vol 15(1): 23 (Abstract).
  1. T and Kuganathan. S. (2008). Preliminary studies on reproductive biology of squid Sepioteuthis lessoniana (Lesson, 1830). Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association. Seventh Annual Session (07-09 May 08): 22 (Abstract).
  1. Sutharshiny, S and Sivashanthini, K (2011). Changes in total lipid content in the flesh of different size Scomberoides lysan from waters around Jaffna peninsula. Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association. Eighteen Annual Sessions (06th to 08th April 2011): 08 (Abstract).
  1. Thulasitha, W.S and Sivashanthini, K (2011). Preliminary studies on length weight relationship of Scomberoides lysan (Forsskal, 1775) (Pisces: Carangidae) from the Point Pedro coastal waters, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association. Eighteen Annual Sessions (06th to 08th April 2011): 10 (Abstract).
  1. Ajantha, R and Sivashanthini, K (2011). Preliminary observations on the occurrence and species diversity of batoid fishes from waters around Jaffna peninsula. Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association. Eighteen Annual Sessions (06th to 08th April 2011): 07 (Abstract).
  1. Priyatharshiny, T., Vajeenth, V. and Sivashanthini, K (2012). Growth Pattern and Length–Weight relationship Parameters for Scomberoides commersonianus (Lacepede, 1801) (Family: Carangidae) from the Point Pedro Waters, Sri Lanka. Jaffna Science Association. Nineteenth Annual Sessions (04th, 05th and 09th April 2012): 13 (Abstract).
  1. Balini, K and Sivashanthini, K (2012). Studies on shark diversity in Point Pedro coastal sea, Northern part of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association. Nineteenth Annual Sessions (04th to 09th April 2012): 07 (Abstract).
  1. Tharmine, N. and Sivashanthini, K. (2012). Economic and implications of fishery of live Scylla serrata (Forskal) at Navanthurai coastal area in Jaffna. Nara Scientific session, pp10. (Abstract)
  1. Vivekshan Reval, S., Priyatharsini, T., Tharmine, N. and Sivashanthini, K. (2012). Preliminary studies on the status of fish fauna from Mandaitivu mangrove ecosystem, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Nara Scientific session, pp
  1. Thulasitha, W.S and Sivashanthini, K (2013). Estimation of growth parameters for tropical Scomberoides lysan (Carangidae). Proceeding and abstracts of 9th Ruhuna Science Symposium (9th of January 2013): 21(Abstract)
  1. Sutharshiny, S and Sivashanthini, K (2013). Monthly changes in gonad, muscle and liver lipid of female Scomberoides lysan from Northern waters of Sri Lanka. Proceeding and abstracts of 9th Ruhuna Science Symposium (9th of January 2013) : pp.22 (Abstract)
  1. Tharmine, N. and Sivashanthini, K. (2013). Checklist of Siganids from the Jaffna lagoon, Sri lanka. Proceeding and abstracts of 9th Ruhuna Science Symposium (9th of January 2013) : pp.34 (Abstract).
  1. Thurka, R.Kasthuri, S and Sivashanthini, K (2013), Checklist of fishes and cephalopods of selected families collected from the Jaffna lagoon. Nara Scientific session, pp 16. (Abstract).

Abstracts after being promoted as Professor in Fisheries (After 2014)

  1. Tharmine, N., Sivashanthini, K. and Edirisinghe, U (2014). Length-weight relationship of blue swimming crab (Portunus pelagicus) from the Navanthurai coastal region, Jaffna, Sri Lanka.Wayamba international conference-WinC 2014, (Abstract). Aceepted.
  2. Patrick, A.E.S., Kuganathan, S. and Edirisinghe, U., 2014. Effects of Hydro-climatic Fluctuations on Catchability of Fish in a Medium Perrennial Vavuniya Reservoir, Sri Lanka. 26th Annual congress of the PGIA: (20th – 21st of November 2014): pp.70
  3. Patrick, A.E.S., Kuganathan, S. and Edirisinghe, U., 2014. Linear morphometric phenomenon of Oreochromis niloticus in polluted location of Vavuniya tank, Sri Lanka. Proceeding of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka: (10th – 11th of October 2014): pp.84 (Abstract: Poster)
  4. Senatheradigamadulla, KMD, Thavaranjit, A.C. & Sivashanthini, K. (2015). Effects of KMnO4 and EDTA on the in vitro Growth of Saprolegnia spp. Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association. Twenty-second Annual Sessions (5th to 07th May 2015): 07 (Abstract).
  5. Sivashanthini, K, Veronika, CK, Tharmine, A, Senatheradigamadulla, KMD, Sutharshiny, S, & Gunalan, K. (2015). Diversity indices of sea cucumber species in the Jaffna Lagoon, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the twenty-first scientific sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for fisheries and Aquatic resources: 35.
  6. Logeswaran, S., Sivashanthini, K., Thavaranjit, A.C. and Sutharshiny, S.2015. Assessment of water quality and pollution level at kakaithivu Lagoon of Jaffna District. Northern Sri Lanka, Second National Symposium on Marine Environment – 2015, Marine Environmental Protection Authority. 40.
  7. Sivashanthini, K., Sutharshiny, S., Gunaalan, K., Tharmine, A., Veronika, K. and Senatheradigamadulla, K.M.D., 2015. Spatial variation of physico-chemical parameters in selected areas of Jaffna Lagoon, Second National Symposium on Marine Environment – 2015, Marine Environmental Protection Authority. 26.
  8. Veronika, U.Edirisinghe, K.Sivashanthini, and A.R.S.B.Athauda. (2017). Length weight Relationships of Four Different seacucumber Species in North-East Coastal Region of Sri Lanka, Twenty Ninth Annual Congress of the PGIA, Pp. 34.
  9. Tharmine, N., Sivashanthini, K. and Edirisinghe, U (2017). Socio Economic Status of Crab and Marketers in Navanthurai Fishing Village in Jaffna Estuary, Sri Lanka. Twenty Ninth Annual Congress of the PGIA, Pp. 36.
  10. Shobiya, P., Sivashanthini,K., (2018). Preliminary studies on microbial pollution in Thondaimanaru lagoon, Jaffna, Sri Lanka, Seventh Annual Science Research Session, South Eastern University. pp 8.
  11. Saruga, S., Sivashanthini, K., Gunaalan, K. and Sutharshiny, S., 2018. A study on characteristics of sediment feature of mangrove. International Symposium – South Eastern University, Sri Lanka. 63.
  12. Kalaivanan, K., Sutharshiny, S and Sivashanthini, K., 2018. Comparative study on bycatch of selected smallscale fisheries in Jaffna, Sri Lankan. Proceedings of the 7th YSF Symposium, National Science and Technology Commission. Pp 62-65. (Short Communication).
  13. Sutharshiny, S, C. Shobana and Sivashanthini, K., Aerobic bacterial count and sensory properties of Penaeus semisulcatus During refrigerated storage. Proceedings of the 7th YSF Symposium, National Science and Technology Commission. Pp 157-161. (Short Communication)
  14. Sivashanthini, K., Gunaalan, K., Harichandra, K., Sutharshiny, S., Warnasuriya, T.W.S. and Ragavan, N. (2019). Salinity variations in surface water systems in Delft Island Sri Lanka. Proceeding of the 39th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, 68.
  15. Shobiya, P., Nilakshana, K., Dhanushka Dilini Jayaweera, J.G.B., Ragavan, N., and Sivashanthini, K (2019). Women’s contribution in fisheries and fishery-related activities in Ponnalai, Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 26th Annual Scientific Sessions, Jaffna Science Association, University of Jaffna.pp23
  16. Thapeetha, Y., Digamadulla, K.S., Sashikesh, G. and Sivashanthini, K., Chitin extraction from crab shells by using chemical method. 26th Annual Scientific Sessions, Jaffna Science Association, University of Jaffna.pp23
  17. Saruga, K., Sivashanthini, K. and Ragnar. L. Olsen., 2020. Some nutritional properties of Leiognathus, a common by-catch from shrimp trawl fishery in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. In Proceedings of the 40th Annual sessions, Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. pp83.
  18. Gobiraj, R., Shobiya, P., and Sivashanthini, K (2020). Keeping fish as pets: perceptions from fish owners in Nallur, Jaffna, Sri Lanka, Proceeding of the Open University Research Sessions, The Open University of Sri Lanka. pp21.
  19. Fernando, A, S, R., Shobiya, P., Ragavan, N., and Sivashanthini, K (2020). Assessment of selected water quality parameters in Kakkaitheevu lagoon, Jaffna, Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the research symposium for Biological students, University of Jaffna pp14.
  20. Naafir, E.M., Ragavan, N., Thapeetha, Y. and Sivashanthini, K. (2020). Fykenet fishery and population parameters of shrimps in the Columbuthurai Landing site of Jaffna Lagoon, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the research symposium for Biological students, University of Jaffna pp 12.
  21. Shobiya, P., Uventhikka, S., Sivagini, K., Amarathunga, A, M, H, D., Fernando, A, S, R., and Sivashanthini, K (2020). Marketing Channels and Intermediaries in Gurunagar Fish Market, Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 9 th Annual Science Research Sessions, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
  22. Ginthusha,S., Sivashanthini,K., and Sutharshiny,S (2021). Evaluation of mosquito fern as low cost feed on the growth performance of Poecilia sphenops (Family Poeciliidae), Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, 27th Annual Scientific Sessions
  23. Thakshini, K., and Sivashanthini, K (2021). Developmental stages of Sardinella gibbosa with special attention to Microscopic staging of gonads, Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, 27th Annual Scientific Sessions
  24. Saruga,K and Sivashanthini, K (2021). Chemical composition of Azolla – as a livestock feed in Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the 41 st Annual Sessions of Institute of Biology.pp74
  25. Sathyaruban, S., Krishnapillai, N., Uluwaduge, D.I. and Kuganathan, S., 2021. Variations of the Palmyrah (Borassus flabellifer L) fruit quality in Jaffna district. Young Scientists’ Conference on Multidisciplinary Research. Young Scientists’ Association of National Institute of Fundamental Studies, Kandy. 24.

Published as an abstract (Presented at International Forums since 2010)

  1. Abyerami, B. and Sivashanthini, K. (2006). Scincid Lizards of Jaffna Peninsula with notes on Taxonomy and Ecology. International symposium of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 4th to 8th July 2006:  290 (Abstract).
  1. Abyerami, B. and Sivashanthini, K. (2006). Conservation and Species Diversity of Snakes in the Jaffna Peninsula – A View. International symposium of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 4th to 8th July 2006:  292 (Abstract).
  1. Varoopa, P. and Sivashanthini, K. (2006). Taxonomy and Species Diversity of Cephalopodos (Phylum: Mollusca) from the Jaffna Lagoon, Sri Lanka. International symposium of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 4th to 8th July 2006:  291 (Abstract).
  1. Chanthirica, R. and Sivashanthini, K. (2006). Species Diversity of Brachyuran Crabs from the Northern Region of Sri Lanka. International symposium of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 4th to 8th July 2006:  297 (Abstract).
  1. Sivashanthini, K. (2006). Breeding Biology of a Silver Biddy, Gerres  abbreviatus, Bleeker, 1850 from the Jaffna Lagoon, Sri Lanka. International symposium of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 4th to 8th July 2006:  47 (Abstract).
  1. Kugathas,S., Sivatharshan,Y. and Sivashanthini,K. (2006). Impact of post- tsunami rehabilitation activities on selective fishing in the Northern coast of Jaffna peninsula. International Forestry and Environment Symposium 22nd – 23rd December 2006. Kalutura, Sri Lanka: 56.
  1. Thulasitha, W.S and Sivashanthini, K (2012). Occurrence of Scomberoides lysan (Forsskal, 1775) (Pisces: Carangidae) in Relation to Ovarian Development. Jaffna University International Research Conference 20th – 21st Jaffna, Sri Lanka: 204. (Abstract).
  1. Vivekshan Revel, S. Sivashanthini, K. and Thavaranjit, A.C. (2012). Prelimnary assessment of the status of commercially prepared salted and sundried fish Scomberoides commersionianus. Jaffna University International Research Conference 20th – 21st Jaffna, Sri Lanka: 207. (Abstract).
  1. Sutharshiny, S and Sivashanthini, K (2012). Allocation of total lipid and water content in different tissues of Scomberoides lysan. International conference on Fisheries and Marine sciences 23rd -24th August 2012.Negombo, Sri Lanka: 23. (Abstract).
  1. Thulasitha, W.S and Sivashanthini, K (2012). Variation in condition factor in relation to spawning season of double spotted queen fish Scomberoides lysan from the Sri Lankan waters. International conference on Fisheries and Marine sciences 23rd -24th August 2012.Negombo, Sri Lanka. 11. (Abstract).
  1. Sivashanthini, K., Sutharshiny, S., Veronika, C.K., Tharmine, A. and Thulasitha, W.S (2014). Status of catch abundance of sea cucumber in Jaffna district. International Conference on Fisheries Science. 30th – 31st July 2014. pp.
  1. Senatheradigamadulla, K.M.D, Thavaranjit, A.C. and Sivashanthini, K. (2016). Spatiality and species diversity of the critical seagrass population in the curvier basin of Jaffna Lagoon at coherent Mandaitheevu coastline. Proceeding of the 5th YSF Symposium. 24
  1. Senatheradigamadulla, KMD, Thavaranjit, A.C. and Sivashanthini, K. (2016) Ecosystem Based Management Approach to sustain depleting seagrass beds at Mandaitheevu, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. The 3rd International Conference on fisheries and 10.
  1. Sankalpa,D.M.R., Sivashanthini, K. and Thavaranjit, A.C., (2016) Microbial Abundance reference to the E.coli in the Water Column at Casurina reef, Jaffna Northern, Sri Lanka. International research symposium proceeding. 17,18 & 19th October  Colombo, Sri Lanka. 79.
  1. Tharmine, N., Sivashanthini, K and Edrisinghe, U. (2016). Carapace width – weight relationship of Mud Crab (Scylla serrata Forskal, 1775) (Family Portunidae) from the Navanthurai Coastal waters, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Proceeding of the 3rd International conference on Fisheries and aquaculture: 57
  1. Sutharshiny, S. and Sivashanthini, K. (2017). First Report of Liposcelis sp (Psocoptera: Liposcelidae) from the dried shrimps – A seafood product. International Conference on Aquatic animal health and parasitic diseases.
  1. Sutharshiny, S., Sivashanthini, K., and Kalaivanan, K., (2017). Relative abundance of Cymothoa eremita (Brunnich, 1783) (Crustacea, Isopoda, Cymothoidae) in different Rabbitfishes from the Northern coastal waters of Sri Lanka. International Conference on Aquatic animal health and parasitic diseases.
  1. Sasitharan, A., Sivashanthini, K., Gunaalan, K. and Vithanage, M. (2017). Algal growth mitigation in reservoir water: Implications of biochar for water treatment. The 4thInternational conference on fisheries and aquaculture. Pp
  1. M.D.Senathera Digamadula, K.Sivashanthini and A.C.Thavaranjit (2017). Physico-chemical effects on the in vitro growth of Saprolegnia isolate (oomycetes) at Sivanamman pond (Jaffna), Sri Lanka. International Conference on Aquatic animal health and parasitic diseases. 113.
  1. Ashani, A., Sivashanthini, K.. Gunaalan, K and Vithanage, M. (2017). Algal growth mitigation in reservoir water: Implications of biochar for water treatment. The 4th International conference on Fisheries and Aquaculture. Pp 9.
  1. Saruga, S., Sivashanthini, K., Gunaalan, K. and Sutharshiny, S.,2018. Ecological footprints for aquaculture possibility in selected mangroves regions. Vingnanam International Research Conference. 40.
  1. Shobiya, S., Sivashanthini, K., Sutharshiny, S. and Gunaalan, K., 2018. Impacts of barrage construction on socio-economic status of fishers in Thondaimanaru Lagoon, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Vingnanam International Research Conference. 41.
  1. Shobiya, S., Sivashanthini, K., Sutharshiny, S. and Gunaalan, K., 2018. Variations in important water quality parameters and fish species of Thondaimanaru Lagoon, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Vingnanam International Research Conference. 42.
  1. Vithursha, T., Sivashanthini, K. and Gunaalan, K., 2018. Economic loss of Northern fishers due to the poaching activities of Indian Trawlers. Vingnanam International Research Conference. 43.
  1. Sutharshiny, S., Shivatharsiny, Yohi and Sivashanthini, K. (2019). Determination of Proximate Composition and Crude Yield of Shrimp Shells (Peneaus Semisulcatus). 2nd International Conference on research in Science Engineering and Technology. 1. in Paris, France. November 22–24, 2019
  1. Shri Shayanutha. J, K, Ashani. A (2020).  Comparison of sample preservation techniques for DNA extraction from porifera and cnidaria. Proceedings of 7th International Conference on Fisheries and Aquaculture, pp 43.
  1. Nilakshana, K., Sivashanthini, K., Gunaalan, K. and Ragutharan, P. 2020. Cytotoxic potential of different fractions from selected mangrove and mangrove associated plants. 7th International Conference on Fisheries and Aquaculture, pp 42.
  1. Sutharshiny, S., Deepthi Inoka Uluwaduge, Sivashanthini, K. 2021. Improving the floatation of fish feed pellets using starch gelatinization incorporated with palmyrah fruit pulp. GEORGIA CHAPTER AFS2021 Virtual Annual Meeting. 20.
  1. Pushpalingam, S., Sivashanthini, K. 2021. Factors regulating diversity of fish communities in Nathikadal Lagoon, Mullaitivu, Sri Lanka. GEORGIA CHAPTER AFS2021 Virtual Annual Meeting. 40.
  1. Usgoda, M, S., Gobiraj, S., and Kuganathan, S (2021). Assessment of Marine Water quality for recreation and bathing purposes in Charty beach, Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 8th International Conference of Sabragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (ICSUSL 2021)
  1. Uventhikka, S., Sivashanthini, K., Thayalini, K., Jasotha, P., and Velauthamurty, K., (2021). Quantifying selected nutritional composition of Siganus lineatus fish bone from waters around Jaffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka, 5th International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University (ICRUWU 2021).pp47
  1. Sivagini,K., Sivashanthini K., Jeyavanan,K., Sutharshiny,S., and Velauthamurty,K (2021). Application of seaweed waste as Fertilizers on growth and yield performance of Brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) International Conference on Environmental Governance
  1. Thennakoon, T, M, D, L., Shobiya, P., and Sivashanthini, K (2021). Quantification and Categorization of Marine Debris in Charty beach, Jaffna, Sri Lanka, Proceedings of Technological Advances in Science, Medicine and Engineering Conference 2021
  1. Shobiya, P., Sivashanthini, K., and Grøsvik, B, E (2021). Microplastic abundance on the coastal beaches of Northern Sri Lanka, International Conference for Young Marine Researchers (ICYMARE 2021).pp149
  1. Shobiya, P., Sivashanthini, K., and Grøsvik, B, E (2021). Assessment of Plastic Pellet Pollution in Coastal Beaches of Jaffna Peninsula, Northern Sri-Lanka, Conference for Young Marine Researchers (YOUMARE 2021 – 12)
  1. Sutharshiny, S., Uluwaduge, D.I., and Sivashanthini, K., Harichandra, K. and Partheepan, T., 2021. Clustering the local feed ingredients for ornamental fish species on the basis of their proximate composition, price, and availability. International conference on innovation and emerging technologies. Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. 182
  1. Sutharshiny, S., Deepthi, I.U., Sivashanthini, K. 2021. Improving the floatation of fish feed pellets using starch gelatinization incorporated with palmyrah fruit pulp. GEORGIA CHAPTER AFS 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting.
  1. Sathyaruban, S., Yohi, S.,Uluwaduge, D.I., Kuganathan, S., Khalingarajah, H.2022. Quantitative estimation of total carotenoid content in palmyrah fruit pulp, shrimp shells, and brown algae: A comparative spectroscopic analysis. ACS (American Chemistry Society) fall 2022
  2. Sutharshiny, S., Deepthi, I.U., Sivashanthini, K. 2022. Goldfish accepted the formulated dry pellets incorporated with palmyrah fruit pulp? Fisheries Society of the British Isles Annual International Symposium 25th-29th July 2022 Nottingham Trent University, UK. 90.
  3. Sathyaruban, , Yohi, S., Uluwaduge, D.I., Sivashanthini, K. 2022. Extraction of carotenoids from palmyrah fruit pulp, shrimp shells, and red seaweed: A characteristic analysis using LC-MS, 13th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture forum, pp111.

Conferences, Workshop/Study visit

  • Resource person and referee for the School Science Research Programme organized by the Jaffna Science Association in 4th January 2005.
  • Resource person for the Technical Officers Training Programme organized by the Co- ordinator, Faculty of Science on 4th April 2005.
  • Resource person for the G.C.E. A/L Biology Teachers’ Training Workshop organized by Thondaimanaru Field Work Centre in association with the Department of Zoology, University of Jaffna on 16 March 2006. 
  • Resource person for the Workshop on Introduction to Bioethics conducted for Academic and technical staff, Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna on 28th September 2006. 
  • Resource person for the Workshop on Sustainable Fisheries Development in northern waters of Sri Lanka. Sponsored by University grants Commission, held on 20th and 21st November 2007 at Department of Zoology, University of Jaffna.
  • Resource person for Staff Development Programme for probationers at University of Jaffna in 2008.
  • Served as a consultant for final evaluation of “Fishery Recovery project” implemented by CARE International in 2008. Final evaluation report shared the success and drawback for future development of the fisheries sector in the Northern region. 
  • Resource person for the A/L Biology Teachers’ Training Workshop organized by Thondaimanaru Field Work Centre at the Department of Fisheries, University of Jaffna on 2nd November 2009. 
  • Contributed to National development through Research on “Lipid deposition and depletion in relation to sexual maturity and spawning in Scomberoides lysan (Carangidae)” Published by NRC, Colombo in November 2009. pp 173.
  • I have been participating in the extension programme – Diploma in Fisheries Science of the Faculty of Science as a Visiting Lecturer for all Fisheries Science related course units since 1999 to 2012.
  • Served as a resource person and delivered a talk on „Towards sustainable fishery development in Jaffna district‟ on 06th  February 2011 at the workshop on Resources, utilization and development in Jaffna organized by Chinthanai Koodam and sponsored by Jaffna district nongovernmental organizations.
  • Participated as a taskforce for “Project for Development planning for the rapid promotion of Reconstruction and development in Jaffna District” at the workshop for development in Jaffna District. (Fisheries Sector invited by JICA). 
  • Served as a resource person for the workshop on improvement of the quality of School textbooks – 2012 organized by the Educational Publications Department, Ministry of education from 22nd to 25th March 2011.
  • Resource person for the A/L Biology Teachers’ Training Workshop organized by Jaffna Science Association in collaboration with the Provincial Department of Education, Northern Province held at Department of Zoology and Botany, University of Jaffna on 19th and 20th October 2011.
  • Served as a resource person and delivered a talk on “Ethics in Research” for the Seminar on research experimentation and writing of dissertation for final year agriculture faculty students organized by convener, Research and higher degree committee, Faculty of Agriculture on 31st October 2011.
  • Functioned as a national level evaluator for the improvement of the quality of School textbooks – 2012 (for the subject food technology and fisheries) organized by the Educational Publications Department, Ministry of education from 22nd to 25th March 2011.
  • Contributed to National Development by conducting a workshop for fisherfolk at Chulipuram on 1st July 2011.
  • Served as a resource person at the International workshop on “International workshop on fish Taxonomy” held during 21st – 23rd March 2012, Organized by PG & Research Department of Zoology, Government Arts College (Autonomous), Kumbakonam
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  • Contributed as a taskforce for Shrimp culture in Jaffna District at the meeting held at Katcheri on 18th November 2011.
  • Contributed as a taskforce at the Forum for empowering investors organised by Central Bank on 29th January 2012 
  • Contributed to National Thematic Research programme on Food security Organised by National Science Foundation and Developed and Presented a proposal on “Development of Food safety and quality standards for food security” on 1st June 2012.
  • Resource person for Workshop on “Biodiversity Conservation” organized by Jaffna Science Association in Collaboration with Department of Education, Northern Province and Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science on 16th June 2012.
  • Resource person for the A/L Biology Teachers’ Training Workshop organized by National Institute of Education in association with the Department of Zoology and Botany, University of Jaffna on 19th and 20th March 2013.
  • Resource person for the O/L Biology Teachers’ Training Workshop organized by National Institute of Education in association with the Department of Fisheries, University of Jaffna on 30th and 31st October 2014.
  • Key notes address titled “Status of sea cucumber fishery in the Indian Ocean” delivered for 2nd International Conference on Fisheries Science 2014 on 30th -1st August 2014.
  • Resource person for the O/L Biology Teachers’ Training Workshop organized by National Institute of Education in association with the Department of Fisheries, University of Jaffna on 22nd and 23rd September 2015.
  • Served  as  a  Resource  person  by  delivering  a  talk  on  „Green  fishing  for  future‟  in  a
  • Workshop organized by ZOA, Jaffna on 26th September 2015.
  • Served as a resource person by delivering a talk on „Conservation and Management Coastal Ecosystems‟ in a Training Programme on Environmental Sensitive Subjects Areas organized by privational education office from 7th of December to 9th of December, 2016.
  • Key notes address titled “Illegal Unreported and Unregulated fishing” delivered for fifth international conference on Agricultural, Animal Science, Aquaculture and Fisheries on 28th December 2016.
  • Resource person for a lecture series on seminars on Research Methodology organized by the Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna for post graduate students on 13.08.2017.
  • Resource person for the workshop on Inculcate Science and Technology Research in School Education conducted at the Provincial Department of Education, Maruthanarmadam on 12th and 13th December 2017
  • Invited talk titled “Status of best management practices (BMP) in shrimp health management in Sri Lanka : a review” delivered for International Conference on Aquatic animal health and parasitic diseases – 2017 on 6th – 7th March 2017 organized by Centre of advance study in marine biology, Faculty of Marine Sciences, Annamalai University, India.
  • Key notes address titled “Current status and developments in aquaculture in Sri Lanka” delivered for fifth international conference on Agriculture & Fisheries: Systems & Technology 2017, pp 06
  • Team Leader / Organizing Chairperson / Convenor and Key Resource person for the Intensive / Residential Workshop on Perspectives in Blue Fisheries and Technology, Sponsored by DIKU, held on 23rd March 2019 to 02nd April 2019, Organized by Department of Fisheries, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka under NORLANKA BLUE project for Masters students.
  • Key Resource person for the Intensive / Residential Workshop on Perspectives in Blue Bio-economics, Sponsored by DIKU, held on 10th to 20th January 2020, Organized by NARA, Sri Lanka under NORLANKA BLUE project for Masters students.
  • Key Resource person for the Intensive / Residential Workshop on Perspectives in Blue Environment and Socioeconomics, Sponsored by DIKU, held on 04th to 12th April 2022, Organized by University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka under NORLANKA BLUE project for Masters students.
  • Chairperson of a Technical Session at the International Agricultural Research Symposium – 2018 held on 13th to 14th August 2018 at Taj Samudra Hotel, Colombo 03, Organized by SLCARP.
  • Served as a Conference Chair in the Vingnanam International Research Conference 2019 held on 04th July 2018 at the Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna.
  • Served as an Academic Chair in the 6th International  Conference on Agriculture and Fisheries: Systems & Technology 2020 (AgriFish2020) held on 06th November 2020, Virtually.
  • Served as a Co-Chair in the International Conference on Fisheries Science 2014 held on 30th July to 01st August 2014 at Galadari Hotel, Colombo.
  • Key notes address titled “Towards sustainable Fisheries: An approach to Sri Lanka” delivered for sixth international conference on Agriculture and Fisheries: Systems and Technology 2020, held online on 06th November 2020, pp 07.

University/National Development

  • Life member of Jaffna Science Association.
  • Life member of Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. Life member of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Sciences.
  • Life member of Wild Life Nature and Protection Society, Sri Lanka.
  • Life member of Network of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries Professionals. Member of Marine Biological Association of India.
  • Member of Zoological Society of India
  •  Member of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. Full member of Asian Fisheries Society.
  • Committee member of the national committee on aquatic resources under SLCARP for the period April 2017 to March 2018.
  • Member of the steering committee on Research and Development of Fisheries & Aquaculture of the research arm, NSF from August 2021 to August 2022