PhD Supervision

• D. Nirmani; Project title “Spatial genetic structure of the dengue vector Aedes aegypti in relation to recent dengue outbreaks in Sri Lanka” Co-supervisor: Dr. Catherine Walton Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK (ongoing).

• L.N.S. Perera; Project title “A population genetic study of 12 X-STR loci in Sri Lankan population and its applicability in forensic and kinship analysis purposes” Co-supervisor: Prof. Gaya Rawaka, Faculty of Health Sciences, Open University of Sri Lanka (ongoing).

M.Sc. Research Supervision

• H.A.K.M. Dharmarathne (MLS-16-004, Candidate for MSc in Molecular Life Sciences offered by IBMBB, University of Colombo); Project Title “Genetic characterization and molecular phylogeny of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) in Sri Lanka based on COI gene”. Co-supervisors: Dr. Jagath Weerasena, IBMBB, University of Colombo; Mr. Nandika Perera, Senior Scientist, Genetech Colombo.

• F. Neththikumara (Candidate for B.Sc. Special Degree in Bioinformatics); Project Title: “Optimising and restructuring Sri Lankan Genetic Variation database”. Co-supervisors: Prof. Vajira Dissanayaka, Dr. Nilakshi Samaranayaka, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo. (2013).
• Ruwansha Galagedara (Candidate for BSc Special Degree in Zoology); Project Title: “Mutations in Exon 1 of the Androgen Receptor (AR) gene in a cohort of patients with 46, XY Disorders of Sex Development (46, XY DSD)”. Co-supervisors: Prof. Vajira Dissanayaka, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo (2014)
• Rubikah Kirupananthan (Candidate for B.Sc. In Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University); Project Title: “Molecular detection of Babesia bovis and Babesia bigemina in suspected carrier cattle and ticks of selected localities in Sri Lanka”. Co-supervisors: Dr. Manjula Sumith Magamage, Department of Livestock Production, Sabaragamuwa University, Mr. Nandika Perera, Genetech Colombo. (2015)
• Dhakshika Gangani (Candidate for BSc Special Degree in Immunology and Integrative Molecular Biology); Project Title: “Spatial genetic structure of the dengue vector Aedes albopictus in selected peri-urban sites in Sri Lanka” (2015)
• P.Nisansala Peiris (Candidate for BSc Special Degree in Bioinformatics); Project Title: “The development of a curated and annotated database of genetic variants in genes involved in cardiovascular disease for the Sri Lankan population”. Co- supervisor: Prof. Vajira Dissanayaka, Director, Human Genetics Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo (2015)
• Hasna Riyal (Candidate for BSc Special Degree in Immunology and Integrative Molecular Biology); Project Title: “A population genetic study of six X-STR markers among Sri Lankans and its applicability in resolving forensic and kinship case work in Sri Lanka”. Co-supervisor: Nandika Perera, Senior Scientist, Colombo (2015)
• Ruwini Wijenama (Candidate for BSc Special Degree in Immunology and Integrative Molecular Biology); Project Title: “Effect of Macrotyloma uniflorum on pregnancy outcome of rats”. Co-supervisor: Prof W. D. Ratnasooriya, Professor Emeritus, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, University of Colombo (2016)
• K.M. Ishara Madushani (Candidate for BSc Special Degree in Immunology and Integrative Molecular Biology-11854); Project Title: “Surveillance study of domestic dogs: possible reservoir hosts of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Sri Lanka”. Co-supervisors: Dr. Nilakshi Samaranayake, Senior Lecturer, Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo and Prof. Nadeera Karunaweera, Professor in Parasitology, Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo (2017)
• Oshadi Edirisinghe (Candidate for BSc Special Degree in Immunology and Integrative Molecular Biology-S12249). Project Title: “A preliminary study of gene polymorphisms of rennin-angiotensin system (RAS) among chronic kidney disease patients in Sri Lanka”. Co-supervisors: Dr. Nishantha Nanayakkara, Consultant Nephrologist, Kandy Teaching Hospital (2018)
• Dinushi Arambegedara (Candidate for BSc Special Degree in Immunology and Integrative Molecular Biology-S12363). Project Title: “Association between weight gain during pregnancy, consumption of Omega-3 fatty acid rich fish and genetic polymorphisms with Omega-3 fatty acid levels in human breast milk”. Co-supervisor: Dr. Tharanga Thoradeniya,-Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo (2018)
• Thilakshi Abeywickrama (Candidate for BSc Special Degree in Immunology and Integrative Molecular Biology-S 12377). Project Title: “Association of Hepcidin related genetic polymorphism with iron metabolism and consumption of iron rich food with the serum ferritin level in Sri Lankan pregnant women”. Co-supervisor: Tharanga Thoradeniya,-Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo (2018)
• W.K. Darshika Madushani (Candidate for BSc Special Degree in Immunology and Integrative Molecular Biology-S12350). Project Title: “Population genetics and phylogeography of primary dengue vector Aedes aegypti in Sri Lanka”. Co-supervisor: Dr. Chandima Dangalla, Department of Zoology and Environment Sciences, Faculty of Science. University of Colombo (2018)

• NKH De Costa, Project Title “Built in Quality”. Placement supervisor: Mr Ajith Siyambalapitiya, Manager HR, MAS Intimates, Unichela Pvt Ltd, Biyagama (2012)

• Mihindu Ariyarathna, Project Title “The ISO 14001 implementation project”. Placement supervisor: Mr. Lakshika Wijayalath, MAS Intimates, Siluta Pvt. Ltd., Biyagama (2012).

• Shuriaiya Amath, Project Title “Reject verification centre (RVC)-Analysis of Rejects, Good garments and good panels”. Placement supervisor Mr AST de Silva, Senior Industrial Engineering Executivve, Industrial Engineering Department, MAS Intimates, Siluta Pvt. Ltd., Biyagama (2012).

• WADT Prasadini. Project Title “Perception analysis of issues prevailing in the national research system in Sri Lanka”. Placement mentor; Dr. Kumudini Gunasekara, Project Scientist, COSTI (2013)

• Dushantha Galhenage. Project Title: “Evaluation on Human Resource Outsourcing Process of Dialog Axiata PLC”. Placement mentor; Ruweendra Senanayake Manager, Talent Acquisition Unit, Dialog Axiata PLC. (2014)
• B. Bandaranayake. Project Title: “Evaluation of consumer perception & acceptance of GSK products for specialist gum-health in Sri Lanka”. Placement mentor: Janani Amaratunga, Senior Brand Manager, Oral Health Care Category, : SmithKline Beecham (Pvt) Ltd (2014)

• Asiri Herath. Project Title: “Implementation of POSITIVE (A Marketing Skills Development Project”. Placement Mentor: Ms. Aruni Abeysekera, Manager, Ceylon Tobacco Company (2014)

• Samudri Uthpali Kumarapperuma. Project Title: “Comparative study of regulations implemented for Unit Trust Industry and its growth”. Placement Mentor; Ms. Usha Sivagurunathan, Assistant Director, Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka. (2015).

• Nishoothana Barathan. Project Title: “Benchmarking of the Sri Lankan Codes on Corporate Governance Practices”. Placement Mentor: Mr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, Director Corporate Affairs, Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka. (2015)

• D. S. K. Rukshani (Index No: S12132). Project Title: “A study on the factors influencing the usage of mobile banking: A case study from the Sampath Bank Head Office”. Placement Mentor: Mrs. Eshani Rajakaruna, Junior Executive, Sampath Bank Head Office. (2016)

• I. Pathirana (Index No:S11485). “Study of employer satisfaction on welfare facilities in a selected commercial private bank in Sri Lanka”. Placement Mentor: Mr. Thenuka Rajapaksha, Employee Resourcing Executive, Department in Human Research Management, Sampath Bank PLC (2016)

• D.H Madubashini (Index no: 12166) “Reducing cutting downtime by improving cutting quality at MAS Kreeda Leisureline”. Placement Mentor: Mr. Janaka Jayawardana, Assistant Manager, Lean Systems, MAS Kreeda. (2017)

• C Liyanage (Index No: 12168) “Analysis on material write off details to reduce further production material wastage” Placement Mentor: Ms. Sharadi Sudasinghe, Assistant Manager (Supply Chain Management), Brandix Lingerie Solution Center, Biyagama (2017)