Mr. K. Gunaalan
(On Study Leave)
Lecturer
B.Sc. (Hons) (Ruhuna, SL), M.Sc. (Colombo, SL), M.Sc. (EMJMD WACOMA, Italy)
gunaa@univ.jfn.ac.lk
021 222 2307
Field of Specialization & Research interest
Marine pollution, marine ecotoxicology, Aquatic ecology
Academic Profile
Admin Roles
Teaching
Activities
Publications
Research Articles
Awards
Academic Profile
Educational Qualification
M.Sc. (EMJMD WACOMA, Italy)
M.Sc. (Colombo, SL)
B.Sc. (Hons) (Ruhuna, SL)
Admin Roles
Positions Held
Lecturer (confirmed) in Fisheries, University of Jaffna (/2020-to date)
Lecturer (Probationary) in Fisheries, University of Jaffna (12.02.2015-2020)
Teaching
Principles of Fisheries
Fish Diversity
Introductory Aquaculture
Research Methodology
Activities
University of Jaffna Research Grant 2016
Publications
International Journals
1) Gunaalan,K., Fabbri, E., Capolupo, M., (2020). The hidden threat of plastic leachates: A critical review on their impacts on aquatic organisms. Water Research. 184, 116170. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2020.116170
2) Warnasuriya, T.W.S., Kumara, M.P., Gunasekara, S.S., Gunaalan, K., Jayathilaka, R.M.R.M., (2020). An Improved Method to Detect Shoreline Changes in Small-Scale Beaches Using Google Earth Pro. Marine Geodesy 0, 1–32. https://doi.org/10.1080/01490419.2020.1822478
3) Warnasuriya, T.W.S., Gunaalan, K., Gunasekara, S.S., (2018). Google Earth: A New Resource for Shoreline Change Estimation—Case Study from Jaffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka. Marine Geodesy 41, 546–580. https://doi.org/10.1080/01490419.2018.1509160
4) Gunaalan, K., Ranagalage, M., Gunarathna, M.H.J.P., Kumari, M.K.N., Vithanage, M., Srivaratharasan, T., Saravanan, S., Warnasuriya, T.W.S., (2018). Application of Geospatial Techniques for Groundwater Quality and Availability Assessment: A Case Study in Jaffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka. ISPRS International Journal of
Geo-Information 7, 20. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijgi7010020
National Journals
1) Saruga, S., Sivashanthini, K., Sutharshiny, S., Gunaalan, K., Shobiya, P., (2019). Ecological footprints for
aquaculture possibility in selected mangrove regions of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Vingnanam J Sci 14, 15. https://doi.org/10.4038/vingnanam.v14i2.4157
2) Shobiya, P., Sivashanthini, K., Sutharshiny, S., Saruga, S., Gunaalan, K., (2019). Variations in important water quality parameters and fish species in Thondaimanaru Lagoon, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Vingnanam J Sci 14, 21. https://doi.org/10.4038/vingnanam.v14i2.4156
3) Sivashanthini K, Sutharshiny S, Gunaalan K,Tharmine A, Veronika K, Senathera Digamadulla K.M.D (2017) Important Physico-chemical parameters and sediment characteristics of some selected sites in the Jaffna estuary. Vingnanam Journal of Science. 13(1-2), 51– 66. http://doi.org/10.4038/vingnanam.v13i1-2.4122S
4) Harshan S, Thushyanthy M, Gunatilake J, Srivaratharasan T, Gunaalan K (2017). Assessment of water quality index of groundwater quality in Chunnakam and Jaffna Town, Sri Lanka. Vingnanam Journal of Science. 13(1-2), 84–91. http://doi.org/10.4038/vingnanam.v13i1-2.4126
Research Articles
International conference & Proceeding
1) Jayaweera, D., Sivashanthini, K., Yohi, S. and Gunaalan, K. 2019. Quantitative Analysis of Trace Metal in Water and Soft Tissues of Balanus Amphitrite in Nandikadal Lagoon, Sri Lanka. In: Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Research in Science, Engineering and Technology. [online] Paris, France. https://www.dpublication.com/abstract-of-2nd-icrset/icrset-313/
2) Gunaalan, K., Manjula Ranagalage, Vithanage, M., Srivaratharasan, T., Saravanan S., 2017. Vulnerability of the Aquifer Adjacent to Vadamaradchchi Lagoon, Jaffna Peninsula Using DRASTIC Index. International Conference on Climate Change-2017 (ICCC 2017) 16-17th, February 2017, Colombo, Sri Lanka. P24, ISBN 978-955-4903-66-1.
3) Sasitharan, A., Sivashanthini, K., Gunaalan, K., Meththika Vithanage.,2017. Algal growth mitigation in reservoir water: Implications of biochar for water treatment. 4th International Conference on Fisheries and Aquaculture 2017 (ICFA 2017) 24-25th August 2017, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
4) Harshan, S., Thushyanthy, M., Gunatilake, J., Srivaratharasan, T., Gunaalan, K., 2016. Application of Water Quality Index for Groundwater Quality Assessment in Chunnakam and Jaffna Town. 8th International Perspective on Water Resources and the Environment American Society of Civil Engineers /Environmental and Water Resources Institute January 4-6, 2016, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
5) Duleep, G., Saravanan, S., Thushyanthy, M., Nisanee, K. and Gunaalan, K. (2013) Removal of Total Hardness by Electro Coagulation Process. International Conference on Community and Water Services. Conference Proceedings, 16th-18th August 2013 Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Pp 72-75.
6) Thushyanthy, M., Gunaalan, K., Asanthi, H.B., Gamage, T.P.D. and Saravanan, S. (2013) Hazard Quotient, Odd Ratio and Relative Risk: As the methods for assessment of health risks. 3rd International Symposium, 06th and 07th July, 2013, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka. Pp 100-103.
7) Gunaalan, K., Asanthi, H.B., Thushyanthy, M., Gamage, T.P.D. and Saravanan,S. (2013) Geochemical Variation of Groundwater Quality in Coastal and Karstic Aquifers in Jaffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka. International Humboldt Kolleg on Management of Water, Energy and Bio- resources in Changing Climate Regime: Emerging Issues and Environmental Challenges, 8-9 February 2013, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India. Pp16.
8) Gunaalan, K., Asanthi, H.B., Thushyanthy, M., Gamage, T.P.D. and Saravanan, S. (2011) Influence of rainfall on temporal variation of groundwater quality: A case study at Jaffna Peninsula. “International Conference on Impacts of Climatic Changes on Agriculture” (ICICCA) at Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. Dec 20, 2011 Pp238-248 ISBN 978- 955-1507-20-3.
National conference & Proceeding
1) Kirusanth, S., Gayantha R. L. Kodikara., Gunaalan, K., 2016. Geospatial Technologies for Seaweed Mapping in Jaffna Peninsula of Sri Lanka. “Healthier Aquatic Environment for the Economic Growth”, Proceedings of National Aquatic Resources Research Development Agency Scientific Sessions Colombo, Sri Lanka. Pp 110-113.
2) Janciga, G., Saravanan, S., Thusyanthy, M., Gunaalan, K., 2016. Efficiency of Micro filtration and oxidation on removal of Iron and manganese in Ground water and surface water. Symposium Proceedings of the Water professional’s day 2016 Water resources research in Sri Lanka – 1st October 2016.
3) Kuganathan, S., Sathyaruban, S., Gunaalan, K., Ananthasothy, T., Kularajasingam, V., Senathera, K.M.D., 2015. Spatial variation of physico chemical parameters in selected areas of Jaffna Lagoon. Second National Symposium on Marine Environment Proceedings, Marine Environment Protection Authority, November 18 & 19 at Sri Lanka Foundation, Colombo, Sri Lanka.P26
4) Saravanan, S., Thushyanthy, M., Gunaalan, K., 2015. An Overview of a Water Quality Monitoring in Water Supply Scheme: A Case Study on Iron Present in Groundwater Wells in Vallipuram, Jaffna. Workshop on ” Importance of Groundwater Monitoring in Sri Lanka”: 3rd National Water Resources Management Workshop on 17th July 2015 at BMICH, Colombo-07.
5) Sivashanthini, K., Veronika, C.K., Tharmine, A., Senathera digamadulla, K.M.D., Sutharshiny, S. and Gunaalan, K., 2015. Diversity of sea cucumber species in the Jaffna Lagoon, Sri Lanka. Proceeding of twenty first annual scientific session of Sri Lanka Association of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. P 35.
6) Saravanan, S., Thabendrakumar, B., Thushyanthy, M., Gunaalan, K., 2014 Efficient management in water supply: A study at Araly Water Supply Scheme, Jaffna Peninsula, 3rd International Conference on ”Community and Water Services”.Conference Proceedings on 22nd to 24th August 2014 at Sri Lanka International Buddhist Academy, Pallekele, Kundasale, Kandy.Pp 46-50.
7) Saravanan, S., Thushyanthy, M., Gunaalan, K. and Duleep, G. (2013) Spatial Distribution of Groundwater Salinity at Coastal Region of Jaffna Peninsula: A Case study at Karainagar. Conference Proceedings, The National Conference to Mark the “World Water Day”, 21st March 2013 at BMICH, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Pp 99-103, ISBN 978-955-4731-00-4.
8) Gunaalan, K., Thushyanthy, M. and Saravanan, S. (2012) Potential of water supply for irrigation and drinking from Nilawarai Well in Jaffna Peninsula. Symposium Proceedings of the Water professional’s day 2012 Water resources research in Sri Lanka – 1st October 2012. Pp155-162 ISBN 978-955-1308-17-9
9) Gunaalan, K., Asanthi, H.B., Thushyanthy, M., Gamage, T.P.D., Jayakumaran, N. and Saravanan, S. (2011) Incidence of Oesophageal and Stomach Cancer as related to Nitrate-N Concentration in Groundwater in Jaffna Peninsula. Symposium Proceedings of the Water professional’s day 2011 Water resources research in Sri Lanka – 1st October 2011. Pp91-104 ISBN 978-955-1308-15-5.
Awards
1) Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree Fellowship for MSc in Water and Coastal Management at University of Bologna, Italy 2018/2020
2) Water and Society (WaSo) Fellowship for “Water and Wastewater Management”, A summer school from 18/06/2017 to 07/07/2017 at Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) and The University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS), Norway.