Professor (Mrs.) Sivashanthini Kuganathan

Professor of Fisheries (Chair)
B. Sc.(UoJ); M.Sc (UCNW, UK), PhD (AU, India)
sivashanthini@univ.jfn.ac.lk
021 222 2307
Field of Specialization & Research interest
Fish biology, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Fish stock assessment and population dynamics, Fisheries Management, Fish Nutrition.

Academic Profile
Admin Role
Teaching
Activities
Publications
Research Articles
Awards
Professional and Social Membership
Academic Profile

Educational Qualification
Ph. D. in Marine Biology (Annamalai University, India, 2004)
M.Sc in Shellfish Biology, Fisheries and Culture (University College of North Wales, Bangor, United Kingdom, 1994)
B. Sc. Honours in Zoology (University of Jaffna, 1991) – First Class
Post doc fellowship in Norwegian Universities

Postgraduate research work supervised/ supervising
Completed 10 post graduate students‟ research work (One PhD, 6 M.Phil and 4 M.Sc).
Work in progress for one PhD and five M.Phil students.

Undergraduate research work supervised
28 undergraduate research projects – supervised.

 

Invited talk in Scientific Forums
1. Kuganathan, S (2006). Opening remarks and Introduction to bioethics. In the summary of workshop on “Introduction to Bioethics” conducted by the Bioethics subcommittee, Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna on 28th September 2006: 1-5.
2. Kuganathan, S (2009). Fisheries sector in the Northern region of Sri Lanka. Popular Lecture. Delivered for 16th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. On 10th June 2009.
3. Kuganathan, S. [2007]. Alternatives to sustainable fisheries development: Possibilities in North. Lecture delivered at the workshop on Sustainable Fisheries Development in northern waters of Sri Lanka. Held on 20th and 21st November 2007 at Department of Zoology, University of Jaffna. Published by Department of Zoology, University of Jaffna. Pp: 41-57.
4. Kuganathan, S. [2010]. Delivered an invited Lecture – Section A Chairperson address titled “Essential fatty acids of fish” on 21st April 2010 for 17th Annual Session of Jaffna Science Association – 2010.
5. Sivashanthini K. [2011]. Towards sustainable fishery development in Jaffna district. In: Resources, utilization and development strategies in Jaffna District. Published by Cintanai koodam and Council of NGO’s Jaffna District. Edited by Prof. R. Sivachandran. Pp 49-52. ISBN: 978-955-53788-0-2 (In tamil).
6. Sivashanthini K. [2012]. Recent trends in Ichthyotaxonomy. In: International workshop on fish taxonomy held during 21st – 23rd March 2012. Organized by PG & Research Department of Zoology, Government Arts College (Autonomous), Kumbakonam – 612 001, Tamil Nadu, India. Edited by Dr. R. Sivakumar and Dr. V. Ramiyan. Pp 26-36.
7. Sivashanthini K. [2014]. Status of sea cucumber fishery in the Indian Ocean. In: International Conference on Fisheries Science. 30th – 31st July 2014.Organised by ICRD, Colombo.
8. Sivashanthini K. [2016]. Illegal unreported unregulated fishing. In: International Conference on Fisheries Science. 28th December 2016.Organised by ICRD, Colombo.
9. Sivashanthini, K. 2017. 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
10. Sivashanthini, K. [2017]. Current status and developments in Aquaculture in Sri Lanka. Fifth international conference on Agriculture & Fisheries Systems & technology.

Admin Role

Head of Department of Fisheries

Positions Held

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

Teaching

Principles of Fisheries
Fish Diversity
Introductory Aquaculture
Research Methodology

Activities

Research Activities

  1. 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/=).
  2. 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/=).
  3. 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/=).
  4. 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/=).
  5. 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/=).
  6. 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/=).
  7. 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/=).
  8. 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/=).
  9. 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/=).
  10. 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/=).
  11. 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.

Publications

Published as an abstract (Presented at International Forums)

  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).
  2. 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).
  3. 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).
  4. 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).
  5. 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).
  6. 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.
  7. 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 July. Jaffna, Sri Lanka: 204. (Abstract).
  8. Vivekshan Revel, S. Sivashanthini, K. and Thavaranjit, A.C. (2012). Prelimnary assessment of the status of commercially prepared salted and sun dried fish Scomberoides commersionianus. Jaffna University International Research Conference 20th – 21st July. Jaffna, Sri Lanka: 207. (Abstract).
  9. 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).
  10. 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).
  11. 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. 57.
  12. 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.
  13. 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 Aquaculture.10.
  14. 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.Injternational research symposium proceeding. 17,18 &19th October 2016. 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.
  2. 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. 133.
  3. 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. 134.
  4. Sasitharan, 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Saruga, S., Sivashanthini, K., Gunaalan, K. and Sutharshiny, S.,2018. Ecological footprints for aquaculture possibility in selected mangroves regions. Vingnanam International Research Conference. 40.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  2. 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
  3. Dhanushka, D.J., Sivashanthini, K., and Shivatharshini, Y., Gunaalan, K., (2019). Quantitative Analysis of Trace Metal in Water and Soft Tissues of Balanus amphitrite in Nandikadal Lagoon, Sri Lanka. 2nd International Conference on research in Science Engineering and Technology.
  4. 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.
  5. Dhanushka Dilini Jayaweera, Sivashanthini Kuganathan, Shivatharshini Yohi, Kuttithamby Gunaalan. 2019. “Quantitative Analysis of Trace Metal in Water and Soft Tissues of Balanus Amphitrite in Nandikadal Lagoon, Sri Lanka”. 2nd International Conference on Research in Science, Engineering and Technology in Paris, France. November 22–24, 2019, for Oral presentation.
  6. Shri Shayanutha. J, Sivashanthini. 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.
  7. 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.

Presented at National forums

  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).
  3. 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).
  4. 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).
  5. 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).
  6. 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).
  7. 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).
  8. 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).
  9. Charles, G. A. and Kuganathan. 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).
  10. 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).
  11. 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).
  12. Sivaruban, A and Kuganathan. 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).
  13. 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).
  14. 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).
  15. 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).
  16. 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).
  17. 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).
  18. 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).
  19. 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, pp 10. (Abstract).
  20. 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 35.
  21. Thulasitha, W.S and Sivashanthini, K (2013). Estimation of growth parameters fro tropical Scomberoides lysan (Carangidae). Proceeding and abstracts of 9th Ruhuna Science Symposium (9th of January 2013) : pp.21(Abstract)
  22. 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)
  23. 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).
  24. Thurka, R.Kasthuri, S and Sivashanthini, K (2013), Cheklist of fishes and cephalopods of selected families collected from the Jaffna lagoon. Nara Scientific session, pp 16. (Abstract).
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. 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).
  28. 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).
  29. 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.
  30. Logeswaran, S., Sivashanthini, , Thavaranjith, 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.
  31. 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.
  32. Veronika, U.Edirisinghe, K.Sivashanthini, and A.R.S.B.Athauda. (2017). Length weight Relationships of Four Different sea /cucumber Species in North-East Coastal Region of Sri Lanka, Twenty Ninth Annual Congress of the PGIA, Pp. 34.
  33. 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.
  34. 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.
  35. 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.
  36. 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).
  37. Sutharshiny, S, C. Shobana and Sivashanthini, K., 2018. 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).
  38. Veronika, U.Edirisinghe, K.Sivashanthini, and A.R.S.B.Athauda. (2017). Length weight Relationships of Four Different sea /cucumber Species in North-East Coastal Region of Sri Lanka, Twenty Ninth Annual Congress of the PGIA, Pp. 34.
  39. 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.
  40. 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
  41. 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.
  42. Sivashanthini, K. Gunaalan, K. Harichandra, S. Sutharshiny, T.W.S. Warnasuriya, N. Ragavan. (2019). Salinity variations in surface water systems in Delft Island Sri Lanka. Proceeding of the 39th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, 68.
  43. 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.
  44. Saruga, K., Sivashanthini, K. and Ragnar. L. Olsen., 2020. Some nutritional properties of Leiognathus sp., 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.
  45. 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.
  46. 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.
  47. 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.
  48. 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.
  49. Kuganathan, S., Krishnamoorthy, S., Sivanantham, U., Krishnapillai, N., Harichandra, K., Sathyaruban, S. 2023. First record of Trichodesmium Erythraeum Ehrenberg ex Gomont (Cyanobacteria) in the Coastal Waters of Kankesanthurai, Northern Sri Lanka. Thalassas. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41208-023-00548-3

Magazine / Newspaper Articles

  1. Sivashanthini, K. [2017]. Ecofriendly Aquaculture. Fisheries Student Union of the University of Jaffna, Publication – Kadalozai 07: pp 07-16.
  2. Sivashanthini, K. [2017]. Red blooms in Ariyakulam: A Research. Published in daily newspaper ‘Valampuri’ on 02.03.2017.
  3. Sivashanthini, K. [2017]. Red blooms in Ariyakulam: A Research. Published in daily newspaper ‘Valampuri’ on 03.03.2017.
  4. Sutharshiny, S.[2017]. Conservation and restoration of coastal ecosystems through coastal blue carbon motivation. Fisheries Student Union of the University of Jaffna, Publication – Kadalozai 07.
  5. Mrs. S.Kuganathan delivered a talk on “Towards sustainable fisheries: an approach to Sri Lanka” in the Agrifish 2020: 6th International Conference on Agriculture & Fisheries, Systems & Technology on 06.11.2020.

Research Articles

Research Articles In Peer reviewed Journals

  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. 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., Charles, G. A. and Thulasitha, W. S. (2009). Length-weight relationship and growth pattern of Sepioteuthis lessoniaana Lesson 1830 (Cephalopoda: Teuthida) from the Jaffna lagoon. Journal of Biological Sciences. Vol. 9(4): 357-361.
  15. Sivashanthini, K., Gayathri, G. and Gajapathy, K. (2009). Length-weight relationship of Sphyraena obtusata Cuvier, 1829 (Pisces: Perciformes) from the Jaffna lagoon, Sri Lanka. Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Science, 4 (2): 111-116.
  16. Sivashanthini, K., 2009. Population dynamics of a whip fin silverbiddy Gerres filamentosus Cuvier, 1829 from the Parangipettai waters, Southeast coast of India. Asian Fisheries Science 22(4): 1149 – 1162.
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. Shutharshan and K. Sivashanthini, 2011. Growth Characteristics of Slender Silver-biddiesGerres oblongus (Pisces: Perciformes) from the Jaffna Lagoon, Sri Lanka. Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Science, 6(6): 592-603.
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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 sun dried fish Scomberoides commersonianus. Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances., 7:1270-1289.
  25. 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.
  • 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.
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Veronika, K., Edirisinghe, U., Sivashanthini, K., and A.R.S.B.Athauda., 2015. Abunadance and Diversity of Sea cucumber in Point Pedro coastal waters in Jaffna Peninsula of Sri Lanka. Tropical Agricultural research, 27(2): 182-189.
  5. Senathera Digamadulla, K.M.D, Sivashanthini, K and Thavaranjit, C., 2016. Presence of Saprolegnia spp. (Oomycetes) in the Sivanamman Pond and its Characteristic Features. Vingnanam. 12(1&2): 32-41.
  6. Ragavan,N. , Sivashanthini, K., and Sutharshiny,S., 2016. Socio economics status of fishermen from Allaipiddy village, Jaffna. Vingnanam, 12(1&2): 42-48. 
  7. Sivashanthini, K., Sutharshiny, S., Gunaalan, K., Tharmine, A.,Veronikam, K. 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.
  8. Ketharani, U. and Sivashanthini, K., 2016. Nutritional Composition of Selected Species of Sea cucumbers from Waters around Jaffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka Vingnanam, 13(1&2): 67-72.
  9. Patrick, A.E.S, Kuganathan, S., Seasonal Hydro – Climatic consequences of Fish Harvest in the Vavuniya Reservoir, Sri Lanka.  55 -62 International Research Journal of Environment Sciences (2016)
  10. 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 -27.

 

  1. 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.
  2. 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).
  3. Sutharshiny, S, C. Shobana and Sivashanthini, K., 2018. Aerobic bacterial count and sensory properties of PenaeussemisulcatusDuring refrigerated storage. Proceedings of the 7th YSF Symposium, National Science and Technology Commission. Pp 157-161. (Short Communication) 22 December, 2018. [Accepted & Presented]
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. Shobiya, P., Sivashanthini, K., Sutharshiny, S. and Gunaalan, K., 2019. Impacts of the Thondaimanaru Barrage Construction on Socio – Economic Status of Fishing Communities in Thondaimanaru Lagoon, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Vingnanam Journal of Science, 14(1), pp 27 -31.

Awards

  1. Workshop grant by UGC (NO: RPC/2005/5ii/01/UJA) in 2006 to conduct a workshop on Sustainable Fisheries.
  2. Book grant by NSF (No: WS/2006/03) in 2006.
  3. Awarded a KORDI – UNU International Fellowship to attend two weeks training on Passive air sampling: long range transport of pollutants.
    1. Awarded MoES, CSIR New Delhi and TNSCST Chennai fellowship to visit PG & Research Department of Zoology, Government Arts College (Autonomous), Kumbakonam – 612 001, Tamil Nadu, India and to attend International workshop on fish taxonomy from 21st – 23rd March 2012.
  4. SUSRED award – 2012, under Support Scheme for Supervision of Research Degree in recognition of the supervision of M.Phil titled “Population dynamics of Sepioteuthis lessoniana (Cephalopoda: Loliginidae) from the Jaffna lagoon” by the National Science Foundation, Colombo on the 19th day of September 2012
  5. Book grant by IUCN (No: MFF/98) in 2013 to publish a book titled “Sea cucumber: Status and culture potential”
  6. Susred award-2014, under Support Scheme for Supervision of Research Degree (SUSRED) in recognition of the supervision of M.Phil titled “Reproductive characteristics of Scomberoides lysan (Forsskal, 1775) (Pisces: Carangidae) from the waters around Jaffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka” by the National Science Foundation, Colombo on the 23rd day of December 2014.
  7. Susred award 2014, under Support Scheme for Supervision of Research Degree (SUSRED) in recognition of the supervision of M.Phil titled “Lipid changes in relation to sexual maturity and spawning in Scomberoides lysan (Carangidae) from waters around the Jaffna peninsula, Sri Lanka” by the National Science Foundation, Colombo on the 23rd day of December 2014.0

Professional and Social Membership

Professional Membership

  1. Life member of Jaffna Science Association.
  2. Life member of Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. Life member of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Sciences.
  3. Life member of Wild Life Nature and Protection Society, Sri Lanka.
  4. Life member of Network of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries Professionals. Member of Marine Biological Association of India.
  5. Member of Zoological Society of India
  6. Member of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. Full member of Asian Fisheries Society.
  7. Committee member of the national committee on aquatic resources under SLCARP for the period April 2017 to March 2019

Social and Welfare Activities

  1. Convener of the University reforms committee from 1999.
  2. Involved in Curriculum Development (B.Sc. in University of Jaffna) in 1996 and 2000.
  3. Served as Assistant Treasurer – Jaffna Science Association (1998 – 2000).
  4. Served as Assistant Secretary – World University Service (1999-2000).
  5. Acting Director Center for Development of Fisheries in 2004/2005.
  6. Member of the ethical sub-committee of University of Jaffna since 2005 – 2008.
  7. Member of the Sub-Committee for Teaching Bioethics in the Faculty of Science.
  8. Vice president University Science teacher‟s Association since May 2005 to June 2007.
  9. Head, Department of Zoology from 1st June 2005 to 30th June 2008.
  10. Member of Sethusamuthra Shipping Canal Project advisory group since July 2006.
  11. Judge for the School Science Programme in 1999.
  12. Senate nominee for Selection board of Zoology, Fisheries diploma and animal science.
  13. Referee for the Indian Journal of Marine Sciences in 2003.
  14. Senior Treasurer of Fisheries Student Union, University of Jaffna.
  15. Visiting Lecturer, Palaly Teachers‟ Training College, Jaffna.
  16. Chairperson, Section A – Jaffna Science Association (June 2009 to date).
  17. Co-ordinator, Centre for development of fisheries, University of Jaffna (September 2007 to September 2009).
  18. Head, department of fisheries from 01st August 2009 to date.
  19. Member of Sports Advisory board, University of Jaffna since June 2009.
  20. Member of faculty of science sub-committee to include sports and recreation in the curriculum.
  21. Member of Board of study at School of Marine Sciences, Alagappa University for Post Graduate course of Marine Biology – in 2013.
  22. Member of editorial board of Vignanam Journal, published by University of Jaffna since September 2009 – 2012.
  23. Chief Editor (one of two) of Vignanam Journal, published by University of Jaffna since January 2013.
  24. Serve as an external examiner for the PhD thesis from Annamalai, Bharathydasan and Alagappa University, India.
  25. Serve as a second examiner for the course units Animal production, fish culture etc. at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna.
  26. Serve as a reviewer and / Editorial board member or Technical Editor for Indian Journal of Marine Sciences – 2003, Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences – 2008 – 2013, Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences – 2008 – 2013, Journal of Biological Sciences – 2008 – 2013, Asian Journal of Biological Sciences – 2008 – 2013, International Journal of Zoological Research – 2008 – 2013, Animal Reproduction Science – 2012, Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine (APJTB) – 2013.
  27. President of JSA since 11th April 2014 to date.
  28. President of Thodaimanaru Field Work Centre since 21st April 2012 to date.
  29. Served as an inquirer (one of two) in the preliminary inquiry committee based on the allegations made by the students of Department of Economics against Prof.C.Elankumaran, during the period 04.04.2013 – 27.06.2013.
  30. Served as an evaluator for probationary Lecturers‟ presentations organized by Staff Development Centre 2015.
  31. Served as a reviewer for one module organized by Staff Development Centre 2015.
  32. Faculty subcommittee chairperson and Convener for M.Sc in Science Education since 2016.
  33. Chairperson of Science Faculty Research Committee since March 2017.
  34. (Mrs) S. Kuganathan served as a resource person for the Residential /Intensive Workshop ‘Perspectives in Blue Bio-economics’ held at Venue: NIFATI, Kalawewa, Sri Lanka from 10th– 20th January 2020. Delivered a lecture on the topic Marine Fishery Resources and Potential of Sri Lanka.