Mr.A.C.Thavaranjit

Prof.A.C.Thavaranjit
Associate Professor
B.Sc. [Hons] (Jaffna), M.Sc.(Kelaniya)
ranjit@univ.jfn.ac.lk
+94212229645

BSc Honours in Botany

MSc in Applied Microbiology

Microbiology

Plant Systematics

Research Interest

Applied Microbiology

Books & book chapters

  1. Thavaranjit A.C.(2017). Chemical Basis of Life.
    Publishers: Andra Printers, No.356, Kasthuriyar Road, Jaffna
  2. Thavaranjit A.C.(2017). Terrestrial Plant Reproduction
    Publishers: Andra Printers, No.356, Kasthuriyar Road, Jaffna
    ISBN 978-955-43978-0-4
  3. K .Pathmasany czTk; NghrizAk;. A Book of Home Economics
    Publishres: Lanka Book Depot(Pvt) Ltd
    ISBN 978-955-01349-8-4
    Contribution given only for the chapter 10 (1/10)

Full Journal Paper – National

  1. Kapilan.R and Thavaranjit.A.C. Sago as the medium for “IN VITRO” culture of some common soil bacteria. Journal of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka,2008 ; Vol.4,11- 14. ISSN 1391 – 9210.
  2. Kapilan.R and Thavaranjit.A.C. Antimicrobial activity of Trichoderma polysporum. Journal of Science, Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2009; Vol.6 No.1, p78 – 87. ISSN 1391 – 586X.
  3. Christy Jeyaseelan.E, Tharmila.S and Thavaranjit.A.C. In vitro evalution of different aqueous extracts of Senna alata leaves for antibacterial activity. Sri Lanka Journal of Indigenous Medicine, 2011; 1(2):64-69.ISSN 2012 – 9238.
  4. Pathmasani Kularajasingam and Arulanantham Christie Thavaranjit.” aho;g;ghzj;jpy; gog;ghF jahhpg;Gfspy; jueph;za mstPLfs; – Xh; Ma;T”. Cintanai, The Journal of the Faculty of Arts, Jaffna University. 2015.3(15): 48- 54. ISSN 2478-1061
  5. K Ragila, P Abiman, AC Thavaranjit and P Iyngaran. Quality analysis of bottled drinking water in Jaffna Peninsula.Ving.Journal of Science.2016.Vol 13.Nos 1&2:78-83.
  6. K M D Senathera Didamadulla, K Sivashanthini and A C Thavaranjit. Presence of Saprolegnia spp.(Oomycetes) in the Sivanamman pond and its characteristic features.Ving.Journal of Science.2016.Vol 12, Nos 1&2:3   

Full Journal Papers – International 

  1. Tharmila. S, Jeyaseelan.E.C and Thavaranjit.A.C. Preliminary screening of alternative culture media for the growth of some selected fungi.Archives of Applied Science Research,2011;3(3):389- 393.ISSN 0975-508X.
  2. Tharmila S, Christy Jeyaseelan E, Thavaranjit AC. Inhibitory effect of some traditional hair washing substances on hair borne bacteria. Der Pharmacia Lettre, 2012; 04(01): 199-204. ISSN 0974- 248X.
  3. E.C. Jeyaseelan, S. Kothai, R. Kavitha, Tharmila S and A.C. Thavaranjit. Antibacterial Activity of Some Selected Algae Present in the Costal Lines of Jaffna peninsula. International Journal of Pharmaceutical & Biological Archives 2012; 3(2):343-347. ISSN 0976 – 3333.
  4. Sivashanthini. K, Vivekshan Reval. S and Thavaranjit. A.C. Comparative study on organoleptic, microbiological and biochemical qualities of commercially and experimentally prepared salted and sun dried Talang Queen Fish, Scomberoides commersonianus. Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances,2012;7(12): 1279 – 1289. ISSN 1683 – 9919.
  5. Tharmila Sivanantham, Vasanthakala Rasaiyah, Nalini Satkunanathan and Arulanantham Christie Thavaranjit. In Vitro screening of antagonistic effect of soil borne bacteria on some selected phytopathogenic fungi. Archives of Applied Science Research,2013;5(1):1 – 4 ISSN 0975-508X.
  6. Sinnathamby N. Surendran, Pavilupillai J. Jude, Arulanantham Christie Thavaranjit, Thampoe Eswaramohan, Muthuludchumy Vinobaba and Ranjan Ramasamy. Predatory Efficacy of Culex(Lutzia) fuscanus on Mosquito Vectors of Human Diseases in Sri Lanka. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association, 2013: 29(2): 168 – 170.
  7. Jeyasakthy S., Jeyadevan J.P., Thavaranjit A.C., Manoranjan T., Srikaran R. and Krishnapillai N. Antifungal Activity and Qualitative Phytochemical Analysis of Extracts Obtained by Sequential Extraction of some Medicinal Plants in Jaffna Peninsula. Archives of Applied Science Research,2013;5(6):214 –221. ISSN 0975-508X.
  8. P.Sivasinthujah, R.Srikaran, A.C.Thavaranjit, K.Velauthamurty, C.J.Tharmila, P.Abiman and P.Iyngaran. Contents of nitrate,nitrite and the occurrence of bacteria in fermented cooked parboiled rice and their potential ingestion in the diet. Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology research,2014,4(4):56 – 61.ISSN 2231-3168.
  9. Piratheepa Karunakaran., Arulanantham C. Thavaranjit., Tharmila C. Jeyaseelan., Jeyarani Nanthakumar and Nalini Satkunanathan. Factors influencing on germination of some plant seeds by bacterization of Serratia marcescens. J.Nat. Prod. Plant Resources. Scholars Research Library.2015,5(1): 26 – 30. ISSN 2231 – 3184
  10. Shathyaa Kathirkamanathan., Tharmarajah Manoranjan., Arulanantham C.Thavaranjit and Jeyaratnam P.Jeyadevan. Screening for in vitro Antifungal activity and qualitative phytochemical analysis of the fruit extract of Capparis zeylanica. Der Pharma Chemica.2015,7(6):282-286. ISSN 0975-413X
  11. Ranganathan Kapilan and Thavaranjit A.C. Promotion of vegetable seed germination by soil borne bacteria. Archives of Applied Science Research.2015,7(8):17-20. ISSN 0975-508X
  12. Shathyaa Kathirkamanathan., Tharmarajah Manoranjan., and Arulanantham C.Thavaranjit. Screening for in vitro Antifungal activity and qualitative phytochemical analysis of the leaf extract of Jasminum angustifolium. Der Pharmacia Lettre.2015,7(11):147-151. ISSN 0975-5071
  13. Arulanantham Christie Thavaranjit. In Vitro Antibacterial activity and Phytochemical screening of Strychnos potatorum seed extract. Der Pharma Chemica.2016,8(3):218-221. ISSN 0975-413X
  14. Arulanantham Christie Thavaranjit. Soil Borne Fungi promote seed germination In Vitro on Vigna species. Journal of Global Biosciences.2016.5(3):3742-3746.ISSN 2320-1355
  15. Arulanantham Christie Thavaranjit and Thamira Veerasingam. Effects of solar radiation on bacterial indicators in drinking well water. Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology Research.2016.6(2):20-25.ISSN 2231-3168
  16. Tharmarajah Manoranjan, Arulanantham C. Thavaranjit and Shathyaa Kathirkamanathan. Screening for in vitro antifungal activity and qualitative phytochemical analysis of the root extract of Jasminum angustifolium. Der Pharma Chemica.2016,8(13):144-148. ISSN 0975-413X
  17. Thanigasalam Shahirajh and Arulanantham C. Thavaranjit. Comparison of different washing methods for bacteriological quality of freshly eaten leafy vegetable Centella asiatica. Der Pharmacia Lettre.2017.9(6):74-81.ISSN0975-5071
  18. Tharmarajah Manoranjan, Reeka Thangarajah and A.C.Thavaranjit. Antifungal activity and qualitative phytochemical analysis of some medicinal plants in Jaffna(Sri Lanka).International Journal of Organic Chemistry.2018.8:335-340.ISSN 2161-4695

Short Communication

  1. Tharmila. S, Thileepan.T, Thavaranjit.A.C and Srikaran.R. Antibacterial properties of “Accmus” mouth wash. Sri Lanka Journal of Indigenous Medicine, 2011; 1(2):83-85. ISSN 2012 – 9238.
  2. S.Tharshika,M.P.Vidhya,R.Shivatharsini,A.C.Thavaranjit and T.Thayalini. Priliminary Phytochemical Screening and Antibacterial Activity of Leaves of Moringa oleifera.Lamk. Asian Journal of Medicine and Health.2017.6 (1):1-5. ISSN2456-8414

Abstracts

  1. Tharshini,T. and Thavaranjit, A.C.(2002). A study of the microbial quality of selected dried fish and the occurrence of salt tolerant bacteria. Proceedings of the 10th Annual Session of the Jaffna Science Association,10(1),17.
  2. Kapilan,R. and Thavaranjit, A.C.(2004). Effect of some commercially available antimicrobial agents(Dettol,Harpic,Savlon and Alcare) on bacterial growth. Proceedings of the 12th Annual Session of the Jaffna science Association,12(1),01.
  3. Thavaranjit, A.C., Thabesan,A. and Arunagirinathan,C.(2004). Micribial quality of ice-cream available in cups in the Jaffna town. Proceedings of the 12th Annual Session of the Jaffna science Association,12(1),03.
  4. Kapilan,R. and Thavaranjit,A.C.(2004). Effect of rhizobacteria on seed germination. Proceedings of the 60th Annual Session of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science,60(1),189.
  5. Thavaranjit,A.C.(2004). Antagonistic effect of rhizobacteria on Asteracantha longifolia. Proceedings of the 24th Annual Session of the Institute of Biology,24,19.
  6. Thavaranjit,A.C.(2005).Long bean rhizobacteria affect seed germination. Proceedings of the 25th Annual Session of the Institute of Biology,25,19.
  7. Rajeethan.T, Niranjan.K and Thavaranjit.A.C(2009). Cross inoculation study of some post harvest pathogens on selected vegetables. Proceedings of the 16th Annual Session of the Jaffna science Association,16(1),07.
  8. Kapilan.R and Thavaranjit. A.C.(2009) Effect of soil borne bacteria on the germination of seeds of selected vegetables. Proceedings of the 16th Annual Session of the Jaffna science Association,16(1),17.
  9. Shivatharshini.R, Aarani.P, Srikaran.R, Thavaranjit.A.C and Thayalini.T(2010). Preparation of novel Curcuma herbal bath soap. Proceedings of the third Svastha International Ayurveda Conference, (02 -03 Jan 2010), pp43.
  10. Vengadaramana.A, Jeyaseelan.E.C and Thavaranjit.A.C(2010). Effect of selected soil borne Bacteria on the germination of some seeds of Fabaceae family. Proceedings of the 17th Annual Session of the Jaffna science Association,17(1),3.
  11. Vengadaramana.A, Jeyaseelan.E.C and Thavaranjit.A.C(2010).Study the effect of local nitrogen sources on the development of bacterial culture. Proceedings of the 17th Annual Session of the Jaffna science Association,17(1),4.
  12. Tharmila.S, Jeyaseelan.E.C and Thavaranjit.A.C.(2011). Feasibility of using palmyrah raw tuber flour as an alternative culture medium for fungal growth. Proceedings of the 31st Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka, p 19.
  13. Tharmila.S, Jeyaseelan.E.C and Thavaranjit.A.C.(2011).Evaluation of in vitro antibacterial activity of some medicinal plant extracts on hair borne bacteria. Proceedings of the 31st Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka, p 28.
  14. Christy Jeyaseelan.E, Tharmila.S, Kavitha.R, Niranjan.K and Thavaranjit.A.C.(2011). Antimicrobial activity and phytochemical analysis of different aqueous extracts of Senna alata.Vavuniya Campus Annual Research Session,Vavuniya, Sri Lanka, p 46.
  15. Kalaichelvi S, Tharmila S, Arulanantham CT. Antimicrobial study of different methods of purified sulphur. Pandit G.P.Wickramarachchi Memorial International Research Symposium, 2012, p 51
  16. Thangarajah. R, Manoranjan. T and Thavaranjit. A.C. Phytochemical screening and Antifungal activity of some medicinal plants of family Lamiaceae. Proceedings of the 19th Annual Session of the Jaffna Science Association, 2012, 19(1),p20.
  17. Kayalvili. V, Jeyadevan. J.P, Thavaranjit,A.C and Manoranjan.T. Antifungal Bioassay and Preliminary Phytochemical Analysis of extracts of Curcuma longa. Proceedings of the Jaffna University International Research Conference(JUICE), 2012, p186
  18. Sivapalan. S, Thavaranjit. A.C and Jeyadevan. J.P. Anatomical and Phytochemical screening of leaves of Vernonia cinerea(L.) Less. Proceedings of the Jaffna University International Research Conference(JUICE), 2012, p200
  19. Vivekshan Reval. S, Sivashanthini. K and Thavaranjit. A.C. Preliminary Assessment of the status of commercially prepared salted and sundried fish Scomberoides commersonianus(Lacepede,1802). Proceedings of the Jaffna University International Research Conference(JUICE), 2012, p207
  20. Christy Jeyaseelan. E, Kothai. S, Kavitha. R Thavaranjit. A.C. Bioactivity of some macro algae present in the coastal areas of northern Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Jaffna University International Research Conference(JUICE), 2012, p184
  21. Jeyasakthy. S, Srikaran. R, Jeyadevan. J.P, Thavaranjit. A.C and Manoranjan. T. Bioassay guided isolation of Cassia alata stem bark extract. Proceedings of the Jaffna University International Research Conference(JUICE), 2012, p12
  22. Kalaichelvi S., Thavaranjit A.C., Tharmila S. and Sivarangini S. Antimicrobial effects of aqueous seed extract of Strychnos potatorum.1st International Conference on Unani, Ayurveda, Siddha and Traditional medicine(ICUASTM),2013,p37.
  23. Sinthujah S., Jeyadevan J.P., Manoranjan T. and Thavaranjit A.C. Bioassay guided isolation of some antifuagal compounds from Azadirachta indica root bark extract. Proceedings of the 21st Annual Session of the Jaffna Science Association, 2014, 21(1),p4.
  24. Kothai S., Tharmila S. and Thavaranjit A.C. In Vitro screening of soil mycoflora on some plant seeds germination. Proceedings of the 21st Annual Session of the Jaffna Science Association, 2014, 21(1),p14.
  25. Kothai S., Tharmila S. and Thavaranjit A.C. Evaluation of two locally available tuber flours as alternative media for culturing fungi. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University international research sessions(iPURSE), Sri Lanka, 2014,18,p428
  26. Piratheepa K,Thavaranjit A.C. and Jeyarani N. Effect of seed bacterization by Serratia marcescens on the germination of plant seeds. 3rd Annual conference and Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lankan Society for Microbiology(SSM), 2014,3(2),p41 (poster)
  27. Sathyaa S.,Manoranjan T. and Thavaranjit A.C. Screening for “IN Vitro” Antifungal activity of fruit extract of Caparis zelanica. Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Unani, Ayurveda, Siddha and Traditional medicine(ICUASTM),2014,p132.
  28. Sugajini N., Kalaichelvi S. and Thavaranjit A.C. Antibacterial activity of the new formulated tooth paste “ASKALOS”. Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Unani, Ayurveda, Siddha and Traditional medicine(ICUASTM),2014,p156.
  29. Ragila K., Abiman P., Thavaranjit A.C. and Iyngaran P.Physical, Chemical and Microbial analysis of bottled drinking water in Jaffna peninsula. Proceedings of the Young Scientist Forum Symposium,2014 p155.
  30. Gobika A., Jeyadevan J.P., Thavaranjit A.C. and Manoranjan T. Investigation of Antifungal properties of Lantana camara stem bark extract and its bioassay guided fractionation. Proceedings of Jaffna University International Research Conference(JUICE 2014), p365-369.
  31. Shathyaa S.,Manoranjan T. and Thavaranjit A.C. Preliminary study on “in vitro’ antifungal activity of leaf and root extracts of Jasminum angustifolium. Proceedings of the 11th Annual Research Session of Eastern University, Sri Lanka.2015,p22.
  32. Senathera Digamadulla K.M.D.,Thavaranjit A.C. and Sivashanthini K. Effects of KMNO4 and EDTA on the in vitro growth of Saprolegnia spp. Proceedings of the 22st Annual Session of the Jaffna Science Association, 2015, 22(1),p7.
  33. Senathera Digamadulla K.M.D.,Sivashanthini K. and Thavaranjit A.C. Spatiality and species diversity of the critical Seagrass population in the curvier basin of Jaffna lagoon at coherent Mandaitheevu coastline. Proceedings of the 5th Young Scientist Forum Symposium,2016, p24-26.
  34. Tharshika S.,Shivatharsiny R.,Thavaranjit A.C. and Thayalini T. Antibacterial activity and preliminary phytochemical screening of Zizyphus mauritiana leaves. Proceedings of the 23rd Annual Session of the Jaffna Science Association, 2016, 23(1),p3.
  35. J.G.T.N.S.Ubesena,S.Janupriya,K.Velauthamurthy,A.C.Thavaranjit and J.Prabagar. Drgradation of hydrocarbons by bacteria isolated from used oil contaminated water. Proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Water quality and Human Health: Challenges ahead, PGIS, Peradeniya,Sri Lanka.2016,p32.
  36. Digamadulla K.M.D.S., Sivashanthini K. and Thavaranjit A.C. Ecosystem based management approach; To sustain depleting seagrass beds at mandaitheevu, Jaffna,Sri Lanka.The 3rd International Conference on Fisheries and Aquaculture,2016,p10.
  37. D.M.R.Sankalpa, S.Kuganathan, A.C.Thavaranjit. Microbial abundance reference to the E.coli in the water column at casurina reef, Jaffna Nothern, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Research Symposium. Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment, Sri Lanka, 2016,p79.
  38. Thirsigayini,S., Vasantheruba,S. and Thavaranjit, A.C. Studies on identification of different species of Brown Seaweeds available in the coastal region of Jaffna peninsula. Proceedings of International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture(ICDA 2016). 2016. p 42.
  39. Tharshika,S., Rasalingam,S., Thavaranjit,A.C., Sivagnanamani,P and Thayalini,T. Identification of ion contents and antimicrobial activity of Panineer(Dew water).Proceedings of National Research Conference and Exhibition on Indigenous Medicine. 2017[NRCEIM 2017].p 71.
  40. Tharshika,S., Vidhya, M.P., Shivatharsini,R., Thavaranjit,A.C., Thayalini,T and Sounthararajan,K. Priliminary Phytochemical screening and Antibacterial activity of leaves of Moringa oleifera Lamk. Proceedings of National Research Conference and Exhibition on Indigenous Medicine. 2017[NRCEIM 2017].p 70.
  41. Dayanantha,S.D., Sivashanthini, K and Thavaranjit, A.C. Physico-chemical effects on the InVitro growth of Saprolegnia isolate (Oomycetes) at Sivanamman pond(Jaffna), Sri Lanka. Proceedings of International Conference on Aquatic animal health and parasitic diseases. 2017.p 113-114.
  42. S.Sharanga, A.C.Thavaranjit, S.Balakumar and S.N. Surendran. Biological, biochemical and hematological effects of crude engine oil on fresh water fish Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Proceedings of the 24th Annual Session of the Jaffna Science Association, 2017, 24(1),p 8.
  43. Sulosana P ,Sabesan T ,Thavaranjit AC and Thayalini T. Antibacterial activity of Pachchai ennai against selected bacterial pathogens.6Th Annual Conference and Scientific Sessions of The Sri Lankan Society for Microbiology(SSM).2017.Vol.5,p 12.
  44. K.Jamunakavi, C.P.Rupasingha, A.C.Thavaranjit and S.Saravanan. Identification and control of Algae present in drinking water treatment plant in Kilinochchi. Symposium Proceedings of the water professionals’ day, Water Resources Research in Sri Lanka,2017.p53-61. (full paper)
  45. W.M.P.D.K.Wijethunga, R.Srikaran and A.C.Thavaranjit. Preliminary studies on Antimicrobial activity of Leucas zeylanica plant extract. ANRPSL1,NIFS, Sri Lanka.2018.p 58.
  46. J.P.Mathyamuthan, A.C.Thavaranjit and S.N.Surendran. Antimicrobial effect of the crude extract of Hermetia illucens larva(Black Soldier Fly) on selected fungi and bacteria. Vingnanam International Research Conference(VIRC), Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna,Sri Lanka. 2018.p 24.
  47. M.J.F.Shafana, U.N.M.Sadham, A.C.Thavaranjit,R.Shivatharsiny and T.Thayalini. Preliminary Phytochemical screening and antibacterial activity of Sphagneticola calendulacea. Proceedings of the 4th Jaffna University International Research Conference(JUICe) .2018.p588-590.(full paper)
  48. Shafana M.J.F, Sadham U.N.M, Thavaranjit A.C, Sivatharsini R, Thayalini T and Sulosana P. Preliminary phytochemical screening and antibacterial activity of Eclipta prostrate. 7th Annual conference and scientific sessions of SSM.2018.Vol.6.p11.
  49. Tharshika B, Sulosana P, Thayalini T and Thavaranjit A.C. Antibacterial activity of Poonduthen against some human bacterial pathogens. 7th Annual conference and scientific sessions of SSM.2018.Vol.6.p12.
  50. G.W.A.P.Randima, T.Manoranjan and A.C.Thavaranjit. Preliminary study on antimicrobial activity of the Wrightia antidysenterica stem bark extracts. Proceedings of the 26th Annual Session of the Jaffna Science Association, 2019, 26(1),p 3.
  51. M.N.F.Rinsa, A.Keshiga, P.T.J.Jashothan, A.C.Thavaranjit and E.C.Jeyaseelan. Study the diversity of yeast associated with raw toddy samples in Delft Island. Proceedings of the 26th Annual Session of the Jaffna Science Association, 2019, 26(1),p 1.
  52. K.Sivabalakrishnan, O.Karunarathne, A.C.Thavaranjit, T. Eswaramohan and S.N.Surendran. Assessing entomopathogenic effect of locally isolated fungi on dengue vectors using micro-injection. Proceedings of the 39th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, 2019.p 55.
  53. S.K.A.M.R.Samarasinghe, R.Srikaran and A.C.Thavaranjit. Phytochemical screening , antifungal and antibacterial activity of Psidium guajava leaf extract. Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, 2019.p 19.
  54. Sulosana.P, Shafana.Sadham.U.N.M, Thavaranjit. A.C, Sivatharsini.R and Thayalini.T. Phytochemical Screening and Antibacterial activity of Eclipta prostate and Wedelia chinensis. Proceedings of the 2nd International Research Conference and Exhibition on Siddha Medicine (IRCESM), 2020.p 69-70.
  55. Keerthiga.S, Harishanth.N, Shivatharsiny.Y, Thavaranjit.A.C and Thayalini.T. Preliminary Phytochemical screening and Antibacterial activity of Ficus benghalensis: A comparison between ethanol extract and decoction. Proceedings of the 2nd IRCESM, 2020.p 76-77.
  56. Harishanth.N, Keerthiga.S, Shivatharsiny.Y, Thavaranjit.A.C and Thayalini.T. Preliminary phytochemical screening and antibacterial activity of Eugenia jambolana: A comparison between ethanol extract and decoction. Proceedings of the 2nd IRCESM, 2020.p 78.
  57. Karunya.S, Saruja.N, Thavaranjit.A.C, Shivatharsiny.R and Thayalini.T. Preliminary phytochemical screening and antibacterial activity of Ficus racemosa. Proceedings of the 2nd IRCESM, 2020.p 79.
  58. Saruja.N, Karunya.S, Thavaranjit.A.C, Shivatharsiny.Y and Thayalini.T. Preliminary phytochemical screening and antibacterial activity of the bark of the Ficus talboti. Proceedings of the 2nd IRCESM, 2020.p 80.
  59. Quenthan.S,Natheera.B,Thavaranjit.A.C,Shivatharsiny.Yand Thayalini.T. In-Vitro antibacterial activity and phytochemical screening of the bark of Ficus religiosa against selected organisms. Proceedings of the 2nd IRCESM, 2020.p 81-82.
  60. Durkaa.R, Suvarnaa.S,Thavaranjit.A.C, Sailajah.S and Thayalini.T. Antibacterial activity of Pungam paal oil (P.P-oil) against selected pathogens. Proceedings of the 2nd IRCESM, 2020.p 97.
  61. Jayasinghe M.R., Rajkumar G., Sanmugarajah V. and Thavaranjit A.C. (2022). Comparative physicochemical analysis of seeds of selected medicinal plants used in Traditional Medicine. Proceedings and Abstracts of 9th Ruhuna International Science and Technology Conference 2022 (RISTCON 2022): 19th January 2022, p. 76.

Research Grant

Title: Diversity and Antimicrobial activities of Sea Grasses in the coastal region of Jaffna Peninsula
Principal Investigator: Prof.(Mrs) S. Kuganathan
Co-Investigator: Mr. A.C. Thavaranjit
Total Approved fund: LKR 493,150.00
Year: 2014

Title: Preliminary Studies on Extraction of Alginates from Brown Sea Weeds available in coastal region of Jaffna Peninsula
Principal Investigator: Mr.A.C. Thavaranjit
Co-Investigator: Dr.S. Vasantharuba
Total Approved fund: LKR 397,200.00
Year: 2015

Title: Efficiency of bacterial degradation on used oil contaminated sites
Principal Investigator: Dr.(Mrs) J. Prabagar
Co-Investigators: Mr. A.C. Thavaranjit and Dr.K. Velauthamurthy
Total Approved fund: LKR 500,000.00
Year: 2015

Title: Assessing Entomopathogenic effect of locally isolated fungi on dengue vectors using Micro-injection
Principal Investigator: Dr.T. Eswaramohan
Co-Investigators: Mr. A.C. Thavaranjit, Prof.S.N. Surendran and Dr.K.Gajapathy
Total Approved fund: LKR 495,500.00
Year: 2015

Appointments / University Positions

Functioned as Student Counsellor in 2003 and 2004

National and International Contributions

Carried out the Algal survey in Iranaimadu Reservoir project by the National Water supply and Drainage Board as principal investigator from 2011 to 2013.

Carried out the Algal survey in Vavunikulam and Madavalasingam Reservoirs in Mullaitheevu – Project by the National Water supply and Drainage Board as principal investigator from 2011to 2012.

Served as a visiting Lecturer in the Open University of Sri Lanka (Jaffna Regional Centre) in 2011 and 2014