Prof .R.Kapilan

Prof.R.Kapilan
Professor in Botany
B.Sc. [Hons] (Jaffna), M.Phil.(Jaffna), Ph.D. (Canada)
rkapilan@univ.jfn.ac.lk
+94 21 222 9645

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  • PhD in Forest Biology and Management
    Department of Renewable Resources, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
    Research Area : Molecular Biology and Plant Stress
  • MPhil in Biochemistry
    Department of Biochemistry, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
    Research Area : Enzymology, Fermentation & Biochemistry
  • B.Sc. Honours in Botany- 2nd Class Upper Division
    Department of Botany, University of Jaffna, Jaffna, Sri Lanka
  • M.I.Biol (Sri Lanka)
  • Head – Department of Botany – 05-8-2020 to 
  • Member, Board of Management. Unit of Sdha Medicine
  • Acting Head – Department of Music, University of Jaffna – 05/04/2016 to 04/04/2017
  • General Secretary, Jaffna University Science Teachers Association –2018 – 2020
  • Member of the Management committee RAFA 05/04/2016 to 04/04/2017
  • Advanced Biochemistry
  • Biotechnology
  • Plant Diversity
  • Genetics and plant breeding (Open University)
  • Plant Physiology (Open University)
  • Forest Biology (MSc)
  • Food Science (MSc)

Research Interest

  • Production of Bioactive compounds by fermentation
  • Gene expression and Plant stress responses
  • Water analysis
  • Biochemistry

Books

  • Palmyrah (Borassus flabellifer) Nature’s gift for life – Asiri. Nisansala, D., Piraveena, G. and Kapilan, R. (2021) Aarani Publishers, Jaffna, ISBN 978-955-42379-4-0
  • Molecular Biology A practical Manual – Ranganathan Kapilan (2019)
    Aarani Publishers, Jaffna, Sri Lanka ISBN 978-955-42379-3-3
  • Molecular Biology and Genetics – Ranganathan Kapilan (2018)
    Biranavi Publishers, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. ISBN 978-955-50701-8-8
  • Plant Tissue Culture – R.Kapilan & U. Mekala (2018)
    Aarani Publishers, Jaffna, Sri Lanka ISBN 978-955-42379-1-9
  • Transgenic plant – A Practical Approach – Ranganathan Kapilan (2018)
    Aarani Publishers, Jaffna, Sri Lanka ISBN 978-955-42379-0-2
  • Biology of Cell – Ranganathan Kapilan (2016)
    Aarani Publishers, Jaffna, Sri Lanka ISBN 978-955-50701-7-1
  • Biostatistics for Biological Science – Ranganathan Kapilan (2016)
    Aarani Publishers, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. ISBN 978-955-50701-6-4
  • Plant aquaporins – Ranganathan Kapilan (2015)
    Aarani Publishers, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. ISBN 978-955-50701-4-0
  • Fungal Aquaporins – Ranganathan Kapilan (2015)
    Aarani Publishers, Jaffna, SriLanka. ISBN 978-955-50701-3-3
  • Biostatistics, Ranganathan Kapilan (2008)
    Smart Publishers, Jaffna, SriLanka. ISBN 978-955-50701-1-9
  • Applied Microbiology, Ranganathan Kapilan (2004)
    Jeyasri Publishers, Jaffna, SriLanka. ISBN 978-955-50701-0-2.

Full Papers in Refereed Journals

  1. Christy, E. J. S. B. A. and Kapilan, R.(2023). Optimization of fermentation for bioethanol production from sour Citrus aurantifoliafruit juice using natural palmyrah toddy yeast, Current Scientia, 26(01):145-166.
  2. Niranjan, K., Ranganathan, K. and Yapa, P. N. (2023). Isolation, characterization and identification of cellulase (Endo-β-1,4-glucanase) producing bacteria from diverse locations,Current Scientia, 26 (1): 92-106. https://doi.org/10.31357/vjs.v26i01.6413
  3. Christy, E., Kapilan, R., Wickramasinghe, I., and Wijesekara, I. (2023). Optimization of pretreatment and culture conditions for bioethanol yield enhancement from Azolla filiculoidessubstrate using Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Journal of Dry Zone Agriculture, 9(1), 1-25
  4. Christy, E. J. S. B. A., Kapilan, R., Wickramasinghe, I., & Wijesekara, I. (2023). Bioethanol production fromChara globularis using yeast and yield improvement by optimization of conditions. Ceylon Journal of Science, 52(2), 219–229. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/cjs.v52i2.8042
  5. Yapa, N., Lakmali, D., Zoysa, K.S.D., Silva, S., Kapilan, R. (2022). Biofertilizers: An Emerging Trend in Agricultural Sustainability, Chiang Mai J. Sci. 49(3): 608-640. (Scopus)
  6. Ilangarathna, D. A. and Kapilan, R. (2022). Bioethanol production from coconut fiber wastes using Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Vingnanam Journal of Science, 17(1): 9–19.
  7. Thiviya, P., Gamage, A., Kapilan, R., Merah, O. & Madhujith, T. (2022). Production of Single-Cell Protein from Fruit Peel Wastes Using Palmyrah Toddy Yeast, Fermentation, 8, 355. (Scopus)
  8. Thiviya, P., Gamage, A., Kapilan, R., Merah, O. & Madhujith, T. (2022). “Single Cell Protein Production Using Different Fruit Waste: A Review”, Separations, 9(7):178. (Scopus)
  9. Christy, E.J.S.B.A., Mahilrajan, S., Chandrasena, G.and Kapilan, R. (2021). Bioethanol production from Palmyrah (Borassus flabellifer) wastes using yeast, Journal of National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, 49 (4):607-616. (Indexed)
  10. Vivekanandaraja, R. and Kapilan, R, (2021). Production and optimization of bioethanol from over ripen sour banana fruit wastes (Musa sapientum) using Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Journal of Dry Zone Agriculture, 7(2):53-76.
  11. Amanullah, A. and Kapilan, R. (2021). Utilization of bioethanol generated from papaw peel waste for hand sanitizer production, International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (IJMS) of University of Jayewardenepura,8(3):101–124.
  12. Thiviya, P., Kapilan, R. and Madhujith, T. (2021). Bioconversion of fruit wastes of papaya, watermelon, and banana into single cell protein production, Tropical Agricultural Research, 32(4): 503-514.   DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/tar.v32i4.8518
  13. Shayanthavi, S and Kapilan, R, (2021). Bioconversion of Single Cell Protein from Underutilised Seaweed Turbinariasp. using Natural Palmyrah Toddy Yeast, Vidyodaya Journal of Science, 24(1):38-44.
  14. Dunuweera, A. N, Nikagolla, D. N. and Kapilan, R. (2021). Fruit Waste Substrates to Produce Single-Cell Proteins as Alternative Human Food Supplements and Animal Feeds Using Baker’s Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae), Journal of food quality– Hindawi: (9932762) 1-6.
  15. Shanmugarajah, M. and Kapilan, R. (2021). Purification and characterization of cellulase from Aspergillus unguisisolated from decaying coconut wood. AGRIEAST: Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 15(1):14–27. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/agrieast.v15i1.98
  16. Kapilan, R. and Arasaratnam, V. (2021). Purification of xylanase from Bacillus pumilususing Eudragit S-100 and optimization of conditions, AGRIEAST: Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 15(1):28–42. http://doi.org/10.4038/agrieast.v15i1.99
  17. Fernando, M.N. and Kapilan, R. (2020). Biodiesel production from aquatic vegetation. Vingnanam Journal of Science, 15(2):12.
  18. Thiviya, P., Kapilan, R. and Madhujith, T., (2020). Production of single cell protein using pineapple, sour orange and sour mango peel. Journal of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science volume 3 – Accepted in September, 2020
  19. Thiviya, P., Kapilan, R. and Madhujith, T., (2020). Bioconversion of fruit wastes of papaya, watermelon, and banana into single cell protein production. Tropical Agricultural Research volume 32 – Accepted in September, 2020
  20. Maathumai.S, Kapilan.R, Arampath.P.C, (2020). Tenderizing ability of Bryophyllum pinnatum Leaf Extract in Comparison to Papain and Bromelain on goat meat. Journal of Dry Zone Agriculture, 6(1):100-114.
  21. Fernando, M.N. and Kapilan, R. (2020). Small scale biodiesel production from Sargassum sp and optimization of conditions for yield enhancement. Journal of Science, 11(1);23–36.
  22. Christy E.J.S.B.A, Subajini Mahilrajan, Chandrasena G and Kapilan R (2019). Boethanol production from Palmyrah (Borassus flabellifer) wastes using yeast, Journal of National Science Foundation of SriLanka 47. (Accepted)
  23. Croos, A M. B., Sarathadevi, R. and Kapilan, R. (2019). Isolation of a cellulase producing Bacillus cereus from cow dung and determination of the kinetic properties of the crude enzyme, Journal of National Science foundation of Sri Lanka, 47(2):243-248.
  24. Vanniyasingam, J, Kapilan, R and Vasantharuba, S (2019). Isolation and characterization of potential probiotic lactic acid bacteria isolated from cow milk and milk products, AGRIEAST: Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 13(1):32–43.
  25. Kapilan, R., Vaziri, M. and Zwiazek, J.J. (2018). Regulation of aquaporins in plants under stress, BMC Biological Research, 51 (4):1-11.
  26. Sarathadevi, R., Kapilan, R. and Vasantharuba, S. (2018). Papaw fruit juice as source for single cell protein production using natural palmyrah toddy yeast, Ceylon Journal of Science, 47(4):379-386.
  27. Sarathadevi, R., Kapilan, R. and Vasantharuba, S. (2018). Single Cell Protein Production from Papaw and Banana Fruit Juices Using Baker’s Yeast, American-Eurasian Journal of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences, 18(4):168-172.
  28. Mohanappriya, S. and Kapilan, R., (2018). Isolation of efficient cellulase producing Aspergillus unguis UCSC324 and determination of the kinetic properties of its crude cellulose. AGRIEAST: Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 12(2):35–48.
  29. Anpalagan, V.C., Jashothan, P.T.J., Kapilan, R. and Rasalingam, S. (2017). Water quality study on giant tank situated in Mannar, Sri Lanka during the rainy season: Prediction towards Its domestic utility, Middle-East Journal of Scientific Research, 25(6):1280-1287.
  30. Kapilan, R., Walid, E.K., Cooke, J.E.K., Equiza, M. A., Vaziriyeganeh, M. & Zwiazek, J.J. (2017). Over-expression of PIP2;5 aquaporin alleviates gas exchange and growth inhibition in poplars exposed to mild osmotic stress with polyethylene glycol, Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, 39 (8):187.
  31. Kapilan, R. and Arasaratnam, V. (2017). Industrial Applications of Bacterial Xylanases:A Review, Middle-East Journal of Scientific Research, 25(1):79-89.
  32. Srikantha, K. Kapilan, R and Vasantharuba, S. (2017). Kinetic Properties and Metal Ion Stability of the Extracellular Naringinase Produced By Aspergillus flavus Isolated From Decaying Citrus Maxima Fruits, International Journal of Scientific Research in Environmental Sciences, 5(3):71-81.
  33. Karuppaija, S. Kapilan, R and Vasantharuba, S. (2017). Kinetic properties of extracellular thermophilic naringinase produced by Rhizophus stolonifer isolated from palmyrah fruit pulp, International Journal of Scientific Research in Agricultural Sciences, 4(1):09-18.
  34. Kapilan, R., Walid, E.K., Cooke, J.E.K. and Zwiazek, J.J. (2016). Responses of hybrid aspen over-expressing a PIP2;5 aquaporin to low root temperature, Journal of Plant physiology, 192:98-104.
  35. Kapilan, R. (2016). Characterization of purified protease from Bacillus subtilis BS166. Journal of National Science foundation of Sri Lanka, 44 (3):243-248.
  36. Razeek, N., Sittampalam, T. and Kapilan, R. (2016). Effect of water content on the germination characteristics of Trichosanthes cucumerina, Momocardia charantia and Abelmoschus esculentus seeds. Journal of Applied Biol. & Biotechnology, 4(5):007-013.
  37. Sayanthan, A., Jashothan, P.T.J., Saravanan, S. and Kapilan, R. (2016). Characterization of iron Bacterium Gallionella ferruginea isolated from the drinking water of the collector wells in Northern Sri Lanka. Tropical Plant Research, 3(2):440–448.
  38. Vengadaramana A, Uthayasooriyan M, Sittampalam T, Razeek N and Kapilan R. (2016). The Characterization of Amylolytic Enzyme Present in Fermented Sweet Sap of Palmyrah. Journal of Applied Biology and Biotechnology, 4(3):20-23.
  39. Srikantha, K., Kapilan, R., Vasantharuba, S. (2016). Characterization of best naringinase producing fungus isolated from the citrus fruits. International Journal of Biological Research, 4(2):83-87.
  40. Karuppaija, S. Kapilan, R and Vasantharuba, S. (2016). Characterization of best naringinase producing fungus strain isolated from palmyrah (Borrasus flabellifer) fruit pulp, International Journal of Biological Research, 4(2):97-101.
  41. Karuppaija, S. Kapilan, R and Vasantharuba, S. (2016). Optimization of naringinase production by Rhizophus stolonifer in solid state fermentation media using paddy husk as support, Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences, 4(6):507-514.
  42. Keerthini S., Kapilan,R. and Seevaratnam, V. (2016). Optimization of naringinase production from Aspergillus flavus in solid state fermentation media using citrus peel as support, Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences, 4(6):535-543.
  43. Kapilan, R. and Thiagarajah, M. (2015). Effect of aging on the germination characteristics and enzyme activity of Sunflower seeds. International Journal of Research and Innovations in Earth Science, 2(6):147-150.
  44. Amitha Lakmini J.A and Kapilan, R. (2015). Efficient genomic DNA Extraction from leaves of some economically important fruit species of Sri Lanka. International Journal for Advanced Research in Biological Sciences, 2(12):91–99.
  45. Sittampalam, T., Razeek, N. and Kapilan, R. (2015). Effect of temperature and salinity on the seed germination and seedling emergence of Trichosanthes cucumerina. International Journal for Advanced Research in Biological Sciences, 2(12): 130-136.
  46. Razeek, N., Sittampalam, T. and Kapilan, R. (2015). Optimization of salinity and temperature for the efficient seed germination of Momocardia charantia. International Journal for Advanced Research in Biological Sciences, 2(12): 73–80.
  47. Kapilan, R. (2015). Optimization of the usage of commercial lime for the inhibition of fermentation of sweet sugary saps of Borassus flabellifer and Caryota urens. International Journal for Advanced Research in Biological Sciences, 2(12): 60–66.
  48. Sayanthan, A, Saravanan, S. and Kapilan, R (2015). Physico-chemical analysis of drinking water from the collector wells in Vallipuram costal area of the Jaffna peninsula, Sri Lanka, International Journal of Research and Innovations in Earth Science, 2(6):168-176.
  49. Kapilan, R., Thaveswaran, R. and Sivaharan, S. (2015). Determination of optimum maturity of karuthakolumbaan mango fruits (Mangifera indica, L.) to reduce post harvest loss, Journal of Bioscience, Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2:12-20.
  50. Kapilan, R and Anpalagan, V. C. (2015). Determination of optimum maturity of north Sri Lankan kilichondan mango fruits (Mangifera indica L.) based on their biochemical properties, Advances in Applied Science Research, 6(10):105-113.
  51. Kapilan, R and Anpalagan, V. C. (2015). Antimicrobial activity and amylase production by Rhizophus microsporus strain isolated from germinating maize seed, Asian Journal of Plant Science and Research, 5(10):01-08.
  52. Sittampalam, T., Razeek, N. and Kapilan, R. (2015). Determination of the influence of temperature and salinity on the germination of Abelmoschus esculentus seeds. International Journal of Recent Scientific Research, 6(10):7013-7017.
  53. Kapilan, R., Robika, K., Mahilrajan, S., Srivijeindran, S. (2015). Determination of Efficient Fermentation Inhibitor of Sweet Sap of Cocos Nucifera and Optimization of Concentration for Quality Outputs in Northern Sri Lanka, International Journal of Scientific Research in Agricultural Sciences, 2(7):166-174.
  54. Kapilan, R. (2015). Determination of Efficient Fermentation Inhibitor of the tapped inflorescence sap of Caryota urens in Sri Lanka, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Science, 4(10):487-496.
  55. Kapilan, R., Robika, K., Mahilrajan, S., Srivijeindran, S (2015). Efficient fermentation inhibitor of sweet phloem sap of Palmyrah (Borassus flebellifer L) in Sri Lanka, International Journal of Advanced research in Biological Sciences, 2(10):89-95.
  56. Kapilan, R. (2015). Determination of antibacterial activity of some important spices, International Journal of Research – Granthaalayah, 3(10):57-64.
  57. Kapilan, R. (2015). DNA extraction technique for different rice varieties grown in Sri Lanka, International Journal of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, 3(3): 398-401.
  58. Kapilan, R. (2015). Solid state fermentation for microbial products: A review, Archives of Applied Science Research, 7(8):21-25.
  59. Kapilan, R. and Thavaranjit A. C. (2015). Promotion of vegetable seed germination by soil-borne bacteria, Archives of Applied Science Research, 7(8):17-20.
  60. Kapilan, R. (2015). Accelerated aging declines the germination characteristics of the maize seeds, Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences, 3(8):708-711.
  61. Kapilan, R. (2015). Comparison of the efficiency of the DNA extraction methods of some selected plant species, Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences, 3(7):611-615.
  62. Kapilan, R. (2015). Improved RNA extraction technique for tropical plants, Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences, 3(7):603-606.
  63. Kapilan, R. and Arasaratnam, V. (2015). Improvement of Bacillus pumilus for higher xylanase production by mutation, Jacobs Journal of enzymology and enzyme engineering, 1(1):003.
  64. Kapilan, R. (2015). Purification of extracellular xylanase from Bacillus subtilis BS166 by affinity precipitation using Eudragit S-100, Jacobs Journal of enzymology and enzyme engineering, 1(1):004.
  65. Kapilan, R. (2015). Enzyme production by Rhizophus Stolonifer isolated from bread and kinetic properties of the extracellular amylase, Jacobs Journal of enzymology and enzyme engineering, 1(1):005.
  66. Kapilan, R. (2015). Characterization of the Protease Produced by Rhizophus Stolonifer Purified from Bread, Journal of progressive research in Biology, 2(1):43-49.
  67. Kapilan, R. (2015). Determination of drinking quality of water near the coastal areas of Jaffna lagoon, Journal of progressive research in Biology, 2(1):32-36.
  68. Kapilan, R. (2015). Efficient DNA extraction technique from leaf tissues of some important tropical plant species, Journal of progressive research in Biology. 1(1):29-32.
  69. Kapilan, R. (2015). Purification of xylanase from Bacillus subtilis BS166, Journal of Science, Botany, 5(7):511-515.
  70. Kapilan, R. and Arasaratnam, V. (2014). Purification of xylanase produced by Bacillus pumilus, Journal of National Science foundation of Sri Lanka, 42(4):365-368.
  71. Kapilan, R. and Arasaratnam, V. (2010). A Novel Bacillus pumilus strain for alkaline xylanase production at and above 40oC. Ceylon Journal of Science (Bio Science), 39(1):61-70.
  72. Kapilan, R. and Arasaratnam, V. (2011). Paddy husk as support for solid state fermentation to produce xylanase from Bacillus pumilus, Rice Science, 18(1): 36-45.
  73. Kapilan, R. and Arasaratnam, V. (2011). Comparison of the kinetic properties of crude and purified xylanase from Bacillus pumilus with commercial xylanase from Aspergillus niger. Vingnam Journal of Science, 10(1): 1‐6.
  74. Kapilan, R. and Arasaratnam, V. (2010). A Novel Bacillus pumilus strain producing thermostable alkaline xylanase at and above 40oC. Malaysian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 18:7-15.
  75. Kapilan, R. and Thavaranjit, A.C. (2009). Antimicrobioal activity of Trichoderma polysporum, Journal of science of Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 6(1):78-87. ISSN 1391-586X.
  76. Kapilan, R. and Thavaranjit, A.C. (2008). Sago as a medium for in vitro culture of some common soil bacteria, Journal of Science of University of Kelaniya, 4:11-14. ISSN 1391 -9210.

Full Papers in International Conferences (Referred)

  1. Sukanthan, Y., Kapilan, R. and Vasantharuba, S. (2018). Production and optimization of bioethanol from sour Orange (Citrus aurantium) peel using baker’s yeast, Proceedings of the Jaffna University International Research conference (JUICE). (3)143.
  2. Thiviya, P., Kapilan, R.& Madhujith, T.(2019). Production of single cell protein from pineapple peel waste using palmyrah toddy yeast, Proceedings of the Vavuniya Campus International Research Symposium 2019, 110-113.
  3. Maathumai, S, Kapilan, R. Arampath P.C. (2019). Leaf extract of Bryophyllum pinnatum: A potential tenderizer for goat meat, Proceedings of the Vavuniya Campus International Research Symposium 2019, 114-117.
  4. Keerthini, S, Kapilan, R. and Vasantharuba, S. (2019). Purification and characterization of bacteriocin produced by Lactobacillus reuteri AF182723,a strain isolated from traditionally prepared curd, Proceedings of the Vavuniya Campus International Research Symposium 2019, 118-123.
  5. Mercy, N. Fernando. and Kapilan, R. (2019). Biodiesel production from Sargassum sp a SriLankan marine flora and optimization of conditions for yield enhancement, Proceedings of the Vavuniya Campus International Research Symposium, 99-103
  6. Thilakshan, S and Kapilan, R. (2019). Quality analysis of the water supplied for public from collector wells, Proceedings of the Vavuniya Campus International Research Symposium 2019, 104-109.

Research Abstracts (Refereed)

  1. Azna A, and Kapilan, R. (2021). Natural hand sanitizer from papaw fruit peel wastes using yeast, Proceedings of Technological Advances in Science, Medicine and Engineering Conference (TASME) 2021.
  2. Piraveena, G, Kapilan, R. and Velauthamurty, K (2020). Comparative Phytochemical Analysis of Fruit Pulps of Palmyrah Palms of Different Geological Locations of Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference for Dry zone Agriculture (ICDA), 6:45.
  3. Shayanthavi S. and Kapilan, R. (2020). Production of Single -cell protein, from underutilized Sea weed Turbinaria spp using mixed culture of Palmyrah- toddy, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference for Dry zone Agriculture (ICDA), 6:82.
  4. Maathumai.S, Kapilan.R, Arampath.P.C, (2020). Tenderizing Ability of Bryophyllum pinnatum Leaf Extract in Comparison to Papain and Bromelain on goat meat. Thirty second Annual Congress of the Post Graduate Institute of Agriculture (PGIA), 32-20.
  5. Thiviya, P., Kapilan, R. and Madhujith, T., (2020). Production of single cell protein from papaya (Carica papaya) peel under liquid state fermentation system. 13th KDU International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University1:124.
  6. Thiviya, P., Kapilan, R. and Madhujith, T., (2020). Production of single cell protein using pineapple, sour orange and sour mango peel. SLAAS 76th Annual Scientific Session. Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science,76:124.
  7. Thiviya, P., Kapilan, R. and Madhujith, T., (2020). Bioconversion of fruit wastes of papaya, watermelon and banana into single cell protein production. 32nd Annual Congress of the Post Graduate Institute of Agriculture (PGIA), 32:29.
  8. Christy, E. J. S. B. A. Kapilan, R., Wickramasinghe, I., and Wijesekara, W. L. I. (2020). Optimization of Bioethanol production process for selective spp. Chara globularis using Saccharomyces cerevisiae. International Conference for Dry zone Agriculture (ICDA). 6:76.
  9. Christy, E.J.S.B.A. Kapilan, R., Wickramasinghe,I., & Wijesekara,W.L.I. (2020). Bioethanol production from Hydrilla verticillata using Saccharomyces cerevisiae and optimization of the culture condition, Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science. 76:23.
  10. Christy, E.J.S.B.A. Kapilan, R., Wickramasinghe,I., & Wijesekara,W.L.I. (2020). Bioethanol production from Azolla filiculoides using Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Vavuniya Campus Research Session 2020, 1.
  11. Fernando, M.N. and Kapilan, R. (2020). Small scale biodiesel production from Sargassum and optimization of conditions for yield enhancement, Proceedings of the 3rd national symposium on Agriculture (NSA 2020). Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University of Sri Lanka (3) 27.
  12. Maathumai., S. Kapilan. R. and Arampath. P.C. (2019). Effect of commercial meat tenderizer (Bromelain) on the sensory attributes of goat meat chunks, Proceedings of the 5th International conference on dry zone agriculture. (5) 60.
  13. Maria Nimalini, M..Vasantharuba, S. and Kapilan, R. (2019). Nutritional composition and antioxidant activity of some selected sea weed from northern region of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 5th International conference on dry zone agriculture. (5) 88.
  14. Maria Nimalini, M..Vasantharuba, S. and Kapilan, R. (2019). Antibacterial activity of selected sea weed extracts against selected infectious pathogens. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University international research session, (22) 144.
  15. Mercy Nimal Fernando and Kapilan, R. (2019). Investigation of optimized condition for the highest yield of Biodiesel produced from some selected Sri Lankan Marine flora. Proceedings of the 17th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 26(1):05.
  16. E.J.S.B Arjun Christy, Kapilan, R. and Branavan, K. (2019). Bioethanol production from Dahanala red local rice husk using Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Proceedings of the 17th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 26(2):06.
  17. Maria Nimalini, M.. Vasantharuba, S. and Kapilan, R. (2019). Antibacterial activity of brown sea weed extracts (Turbinaria ornate) against some selective infectious pathogens, Proceedings of the 16th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association.26 (1):38.
  18. Keerthini, S., Kapilan., R. and Vasantharuba, S. (2018). Optimization of bacteriocin production by Lactobacillus sp, a strain isolated from traditionally prepared curd, Annual scientific session of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science. 74:89.
  19. Janany, V., Kapilan, R. and Vasantharuba, S. (2018). Evaluation of probiotic potential of Lactic acid bacteria from cow milk and milk products, Annual scientific session of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science. 74:88.
  20. Janany, V., Kapilan, R. and Vasantharuba, S. (2018). Isolation and characterization of probiotic lactic acid bacteria from milk and milk products, Proceedings of the 4th International conference on dry zone agriculture. (4)121.
  21. Sukanthan, Y., Kapilan, R. and Vasantharuba, S. (2018). Preliminary study on the production of essential oil and pectin from the peel and the fruit waste of sour orange (Citrus aurantium), Proceedings of the 4th International conference on dry zone agriculture. (4)130.
  22. Rushani, V and Kapilan, R (2018). Preliminary study on optimization of ethanol production from Citrus aurantifolia fruit juice using Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Proceedings of the 4th International conference on dry zone agriculture. (4)118-119.
  23. Rushani, V and Kapilan, R (2018). Bioethanol production from sour fruit juice of Citrus aurantifolia using baker’s yeast, Proceedings of the 16th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 25(1):01.
  24. Anpalagan, V. C, Jashothan, P.T.J, Kapilan, R. and Rasalingam, S (2017). Quality analysis of the Kaddukkarai giant tank water for domestic use, 6th annual science research sessions of the South Eastern University of SriLanka, (6):23.
  25. Rushani, V and Kapilan, R. (2017). Optimization of conditions for the bioethanol production from banana (Kathaly variety) fruit juice using baker’s yeast, 6th annual science research sessions of the South Eastern University of SriLanka, (6):25.
  26. Sarathadevi, R., Kapilan, R. and Vasantharuba, S. (2017).Optimization of Single Cell Protein production from banana fruit juice using palmyrah toddy mix under liquid fermentation system. Proceedings of Peradeniya university international research sessions. (21):93-94.
  27. Sarathadevi, R., Kapilan, R. and Vasantharuba, S. (2017).Production of Single Cell Protein using mixed culture of toddy with banana fruit juice: A cost effective method. Proceedings of the international forestry and environment symposium. (22):34.
  28. Sarathadevi, R., Kapilan, R. and Vasantharuba, S. (2017).Comparative study of Single Cell Protein production with baker’s yeast and mixed culture of toddy from papaw fruit juice. Proceedings of the international conference on food quality, safety and security. 27.
  29. Croos, A.M.B. and Kapilan, R. (2017). Isolation and Identification of a Cellulase Producing Bacterial Strain. Proceedings of the 3rd International conference on dry zone agriculture. (3)100.
  30. Croos, A.M.B. and Kapilan, R. (2017). Kinetic Properties of the Cellulases from Bacillus sp. Isolated from Cow Dung. Proceedings of the 3rd International conference on dry zone agriculture. (3)99.
  31. Mohanappriya, S. and Kapilan, R. (2017). Purification of Cellulase from Aspergillussp. Isolated from Decaying Coconut Wood. Proceedings of the 3rd International conference on dry zone agriculture. (3)96.
  32. Keerthini, S., Kapilan, R. and Vasantharuba, S. (2017). Isolation of Potential Bacteriocin Producing Lactic Acid Bacteria from Fermented Food Products Showing Antimicrobial Activity. Proceedings of the 3rd International conference on dry zone agriculture. (3)65.
  33. Sukanthan, Y., Kapilan,R. and Vasantharuba, S. (2017). Production and Crystallization of Citric acid from Sour Orange (Citrus aurantium) Juice using Aspergillus niger. Proceedings of the 3rd International conference on dry zone agriculture. (3)66.
  34. Sarathadevi., R., Kapilan,R. and Vasantharuba, S. (2017). Production of Single Cell Protein from Papaw Fruit Juice using Palmyrah Toddy Mix. Proceedings of the 3rd International conference on dry zone agriculture. (3)67.
  35. Sukanthan, Y., Kapilan, R. and Vasantharuba, S. (2017). Bioethanol Production from Sour Orange (Citrus aurantium) Fruit Juice using Baker’s Yeast. Proceedings of the 3rd International conference on dry zone agriculture. (3)79.
  36. Rushani, V. and Kapilan, R. (2017). Improvement of the Bioethanol Production from Banana (Kathali variety) Fruit Juice using Baker’s Yeast. Proceedings of the 3rd International conference on dry zone agriculture. (3)85.
  37. Mohanappriya, S. and Kapilan R. (2017). Kinetic properties of the partially purified cellulase of a fungus strain isolated from decaying coconut wood. Proceedings of the 24th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 24(1):9.
  38. Mohanappriya, S. and Kapilan R. (2017). Kinetic properties of the crude cellulase of a fungal strain isolated from decaying coconut wood. Proceedings of the 24th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 24(1):7.
  39. Sayanthan, A, Jashothan, P.T.J., Saravanan, S. & Kapilan R (2017). Characterization of iron Bacterium Gallionella ferruginea isolated from the drinking water wells in Northern Sri Lanka, Research and development study symposium of the National water supply & drainage board, 92.
  40. Christy, EJSBA., Chandrasena, G., Mahilrajan, S., Silva, P. Kapilan, R. & Srivijendran, S. (2017). Pretreatment of Palmyrah coir dust and bioethanol production, Proceedings of the International Research Symposium, Uva Wellassa University, 14.
  41. Keerthini S., Kapilan, R. and Seevaratnam, V. (2016). Naringinase producing bacterium from decaying bitter Citrus fruit (Citrus medica), Proceeding of the International conference on dry zone agriculture. (2) 40.
  42. Karuppaija, S., Kapilan, R. and Seevaratnam, V. (2016). Isolation and characterization of naringinase producing bacteria from Palmyrah (Borassus flabellifer) fruit pulp, Proceeding of the International conference on dry zone agriculture. (2) 41.
  43. Kapilan, R. (2015). Comparison of the efficiency of different genomic DNA extraction methods for selected rice varieties of Sri Lanka, The Annual scientific session of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science. 71:45.
  44. Kapilan, R., Walid, E.K, Lee, S.H., Cooke, JEK. and Zwiazek, J. (2013). Effect of prolonged low root temperature stress on the growth and water transport of PIP2;5 over-expressing poplar, Annual research conference of the International Boreal forest research Association,16:45.
  45. Kapilan, R., Walid, E.K, Cooke, JEK. and Zwiazek, J. (2012). Over expression of poplar PIP2 aquaporin in poplar, Annual Scientific session of the Canadian Society of Plant Biologists. 4:68.
  46. Kapilan, R. and Arasaratnam, V. (2009). Kinetic studies of the purified xylanase produced by Bacillus pumilus. Proceedings of the 16th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 16(1):21
  47. Kapilan, R. and Arasaratnam, V. (2009). Purification of alkaline xylanase produced by thermophilic Bacillus pumilus. Proceedings of the 16th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 16(1):22.
  48. Kapilan, R. & Thavaranjit, A.C. (2009). Effect of soil borne bacteria on the germination of seeds of selected vegetables, Proceedings of the 16h Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association.16(1):17.
  49. Gajapathy, K, Kapilan, R, Vengadaramana, A & Saravanan, S. (2009). Coliforms in the groundwater system of the University of Jaffna premises and surroundings after the cyclone’Nisha, 2008, Proceedings of the 16h Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 16:16.
  50. Kapilan, R and Arasaratnam, V. (2008). Xylanase from Bacillus pumilus by solid state fermentation using local carbon and nitrogen sources, The Annual scientific session of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science. 64:16.
  51. Kapilan, R. and Ravimannan, N (2008). Antimicrobial activity of Rhizophus stolonifer, The Annual scientific session of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science. 64:77.
  52. Kapilan, R. and Ravimannan, N (2008). Effect of different inhibitory substances on fermentation of the sweet sugary sap of Kithul, The Annual scientific session of the SriLanka Association for the Advancement of Science. 64:271.
  53. Kapilan, R. and Arasaratnam, V. (2008). Xylanase production by Bacillus pumilus by solid state fermentation using paddy husk as support. Proceedings of the 15th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 15: 55.
  54. Kapilan, R. and Arasaratnam, V. (2008). Kinetic studies of the crude xylanase produced by Bacillus pumilus. Proceedings of the 15th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 15: 58.
  55. Kapilan, R. (2007). Effect of some inhibitory substances on fermentation of sweet sugary sap of Coconut, The Annual scientific session of the SriLanka Association for the Advancement of Science. 63:70.
  56. Kapilan, R. & Arasaratnam, V. (2007). Purification of xylanase from Bacillus sp. Using Eudragit S-100. Proceedings of the 63rd Annual Session of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science. 63: 120-121.
  57. Kapilan, R. & Arasaratnam, V. (2006). Preliminary studies on the selection of thermostable alkaline xylanase producing bacteria. Proceedings of the 14th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 14: 42.
  58. Kapilan, R. & Ravimannan,N (2006). Effect of commonly used inhibitory substances on fermentation of sweet sugary sap of Palmyrah, The Annual scientific session of the Institute of Biology. 18:70.
  59. Kapilan, R. & Thavaranjit,A.C. (2005). Effect of Rhizobacteria on germination of seeds, Proceedings of the annual scientific session of the SriLanka Association for the Advancement of Science. 63:33.
  60. Kapilan, R. & Neluka Fernando (2004). Preliminary studies on the effect of McNulty’s solution to detect the presence of Helicobacter pylori in the human Gastric Biopsies, in a SriLankan population, The Annual scientific session of the Jaffna Science association.12:3.
  61. Kapilan, R. & Thavaranjit,A.C. (2004). Effect of some commercially available antimicrobial agents on the growth of bacteria, The Annual scientific session of the Jaffna Science Association, 12:19.
  62. Kapilan, R. & Krishnapillai, N. (2004). Studies on Maturity Indices of Ampalavi mango according to its biochemical properties, Proceedings of the Annual scientific session of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, 61:123.

Awards /Scholarships

  • Graduate Research Scholarship jointly offered by the University of Alberta, Canada & Natural Science and Environmental Research Council (NSERC), Canada. – 2009-2014
  • SIDA/SAREC Research Studentship – Sweden, for Post graduate Master in Philosophy in Biochemistry – 2005-2008
  • Moothathamby Swaminathan Memorial prize for the best performance in the Honours Degree examination in Botany – 2001
  • UBL Best solution oriented thesis award for the supervision of undergraduate research project carried out by Ms.Keerthini.Srikantha – 2016
  • UBL Best solution oriented thesis award for the supervision of undergraduate research project carried out by Ms.Sinthuja.Karuppaija – 2016
  • Member of the Sri Lanka National Universities Cricket team – 1998
  • University of Jaffna Cricket Colours award – 1997, 1998 & 1999
  • University of Jaffna Best Batsman of the year award – 1997, 1998 & 1999
  • Captained – Jaffna University, Jolly stars, Jaffna Hindu College Cricket teams

Research Grants

  • National Research Council of Sri Lanka Research Grant (No – 16-071) – 2016 Principle Investigator (LKR 3600,000.00)
  • National Research Council of Sri Lanka Research Grant (No – 19-075) – 2019 Co-Investigator (LKR 3700,000.00)
  • University of Jaffna Research Grant 2017 (LKR 800,000.00) – 2018 Principle Investigator
  • University of Jaffna Research Grant 2017 (LKR 800,000.00) – 2017 Principle Investigator
  • University of Jaffna Research Grant 2016 (LKR 800,000.00) – 2016 Principle Investigator
  • Action plan funded for research in Palmyrah Research Institute Principle Investigator (LKR 1000,000.00) – 2016
  • University of Jaffna Research Grant 2015 (LKR 500,000.00) – 2015 Principle Investigator
  • Student Counsellor – University of Jaffna – August 2015 – February 2017
  • Member of the Management committee RAFA 05/04/2016 to 04/04/2017
  • Member of the Curriculum development Committee – Faculty of Science, 2019
  • Member of the Science Faculty Research Committee – 01/03/2017 to date
  • Member of the Science Faculty Strategic management committee – From 27/11/2018

National and International Contributions

  • Chief Examiner, G.C.E Advanced Level Biology National examination, Sri Lanka– 2015 – to date
  • Member of the Editorial Board for publishing Science e-Book for G.C.E Ordinary Level, Educational Publications Department of the Ministry of Education, Isurupaya – 2018
  • Member of the Editorial Board for publishing Biosystem technology Book for G.C.E Advanced Level Technology stream, Educational Publications Department of the Ministry of Education, Isurupaya – 2017
  • Member of the Editorial Board for publishing Biosystem technology Books for Grade 7-11, Educational Publications Department of the Ministry of Education, Isurupaya – 2016
  • Member of the Review Committee for publishing Science Books for Grade 7-11, Educational Publications Department of the Ministry of Education, Isurupaya – 2015
  • Member of the Editorial Board for publishing Aquatic technology Books for Grade 7-11, Educational Publications Department of the Ministry of Education, Isurupaya – 2015
  • Consultant, Palmyrah Research Institute (PRI), Sri Lanka for a project on investigation of chances of getting ethyl alcohol from fermentation of Palmyrah wastes – Since January 2016 – Dec 2018.
  • Consultant, Geranium International Limited, Sri Lanka- Since January 2015 – to date
  • Visiting Lecturer – MSc in Environmental Management – Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna -2018-2019
  • Visiting Lecturer & External examiner – Department of Botany, Open University of Sri Lanka, Jaffna regional centre, 2007, 2008, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019.
  • Visiting Lecturer, Fisheries Development Center, University of Jaffna – 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2008.
  • Resource person – Series of two day seminar for Biology Graduate teachers on “Molecular Biology and recombinant DNA technology” a new topic added in the G.C.E (Advanced Level) syllabi, on the 16th and 17th of April 2019 at Uduvil Girls College organized by Zonal Director of Valigamam zone.
  • Resource person – Seminar for Biology Graduate teachers on “Molecular Biology and recombinant DNA technology” a new topic added in the G.C.E (Advanced Level) syllabi, on the 21st October 2019 at Zonal Education office organized by Zonal Director of Nallur zone.
  • Resource person – Seminar for Biology Graduate teachers of Sinhala, Tamil and English medium on “Molecular Biology” on the 27st October 2019 at St Thomas College, Colombo.
  • Resource Person – Series of two days Seminar organized by National Institute of Education, for G.C.E Advanced Level Graduate Biology Teachers, held in Jaffna, Trincomalee & Colombo for 6 days in 2018.
  • Resource Person – Workshop on upgrading the Science E-book for G.C.E Ordinary Level by the Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka – 2018
  • Resource Person – Workshop for editors of the new Bio-system technology text books for the Advanced Level by the Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka – April 2017
  • Resource Person – Workshop for editors of the new Bio-system technology text books for the Advanced Level by the Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka – April 2016
  • Resource Person – Seminar for upgrading the Science textbooks for Grade 7-11 by the Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka – 2015
  • Resource Person – Seminar on Molecular Basis of Disease Diagnosis for Medical practitioners Guild of the western Coast – 2015
  • Resource Person – Series of Seminars for Science Teachers of the Palaly Teachers training College – 2007, 2008.
  • Resource Person – Series of Seminars for G.C.E Advanced Level Biology Students of Vadamaraadchy educational zone – 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009.

MEMBERSHIPS IN ASSOCIATIONS

  • Institute of Biology (IOB) – M.I.Biol (Sri Lanka) – Life member
  • CSB (Canadian Society of Biologists) – Life member
  • SLAAS (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science- Life member
  • College for Biochemists in Sri Lanka – – Life member
  • JSA (Jaffna Science Association) – Life member
  • Obtained official WHMIS training (Canada)
  • Sri Lanka Cricket Umpires Association – Life member (Since 2002)
  • Sri Lanka Cricket Umpires Association – Executive committee member (2007-2008)
  • Jaffna District Cricket Association affiliated to Sri Lanka Cricket– Life Member