{"id":4316,"date":"2022-09-30T18:53:58","date_gmt":"2022-09-30T18:53:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agri.jfn.ac.lk\/?page_id=4316"},"modified":"2025-02-10T08:41:48","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T08:41:48","slug":"dr-s-vasantharuba","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/agri.jfn.ac.lk\/?page_id=4316","title":{"rendered":"Prof. S. 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aria-expanded=\"false\">Teaching<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2204\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2204\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Research<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2205\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2205\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Publications<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2206\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2206\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Awards<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2207\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2207\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Outreach Activities<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-content-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2201\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Academic Profile<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2201\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2201\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"false\"><p id=\"h.p_r2h8lJatC_mM\" class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\"><strong>Education<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"h.p_8lCIdDQxC_mM\" class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\">Ph.D in Food Science and Nutrition (Tami Nadu Agricultural University, India) -2013<\/li>\n<li id=\"h.p_wn3qN6NaC_mM\" class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\">MPhil. in Food Science and Technology (University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka)- 2005<\/li>\n<li id=\"h.p_fTaKsQVoC_mN\" class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\">BSc. in Agriculture \u2013Agricultural Chemistry (Food Science) \u2013 (University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka) -1995<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<p id=\"h.p_U105HHchDQLm\" class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\"><strong>Academic Positions held<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"h.p_dF37feJMDQLm\" class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\">Senior Lecturer Grade 1 &#8211; 2013 \u2013 to date<\/li>\n<li id=\"h.p_HKqZRGqDDQLm\" class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\">Senior Lecturer Grade II &#8211; 2005 &#8211; 2013<\/li>\n<li id=\"h.p_zRe6ikcADQLn\" class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\">Lecturer -1998 &#8211; 2005<\/li>\n<li id=\"h.p_xtpvmZG2DQLn\" class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\">Assistant Lecturer &#8211; 1995 \u2013 1997<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<p id=\"h.p_cuREzNKXDrcn\" class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\"><strong>Research interests<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"h.p_yzHkp20vDrco\" class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\">Natural antioxidants<\/li>\n<li id=\"h.p_yzHkp20vDrco\" class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\">Beneficial microorganisms<\/li>\n<li id=\"h.p_yzHkp20vDrco\" class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\">Lactic acid bacteria<\/li>\n<li id=\"h.p_yzHkp20vDrco\" class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\">Development of value added food products from natural sources<\/li>\n<li id=\"h.p_yzHkp20vDrco\" class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\">Food and Nutrition<\/li>\n<li id=\"h.p_yzHkp20vDrco\" class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\">Food security<\/li>\n<li id=\"h.p_yzHkp20vDrco\" class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\">Food packaging<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2202\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Admin Positions<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2202\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2202\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><section id=\"h.p_dFy9I7t8HUZl\" class=\"yaqOZd\"><div class=\"mYVXT\"><div class=\"LS81yb VICjCf j5pSsc db35Fc\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd purZT-AhqUyc-II5mzb ZcASvf-AhqUyc-II5mzb pSzOP-AhqUyc-qWD73c Ktthjf-AhqUyc-qWD73c JNdkSc SQVYQc\"><div class=\"JNdkSc-SmKAyb LkDMRd\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"oKdM2c ZZyype Kzv0Me\"><div id=\"h.p_ZrSPp5jJHUZi\" class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd jXK9ad D2fZ2 zu5uec OjCsFc dmUFtb wHaque g5GTcb GNzUNc\"><div class=\"jXK9ad-SmKAyb\"><div class=\"tyJCtd mGzaTb Depvyb baZpAe\"><p id=\"h.p_ZYqsyOSXHUZk\" class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\"><strong>Faculty level<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"n8H08c UVNKR\"><li>Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna from June 2021 to date<\/li><li id=\"h.p_70dTSyOmHVI9\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Head, Department of Agricultural Chemistry, University of Jaffna from 2007 to 2009 and 2016 to 2021.<\/li><li id=\"h.p_Qqsc3edvD2_9\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Deputy proctor for Faculty of Agriculture from November 2019.<\/li><li id=\"h.p_L8dwXFV8D1Sq\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Activity coordinator ELTA-ELSE- Faculty development project under AHEAD operation, Faculty of Agriculture June 2019 to June 2020<\/li><li id=\"h.p_lC-Nh7ecHVI-\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Academic career guidance advisor for the Faculty of Agriculture from September 2017 to May 2020<\/li><li id=\"h.p_qmVtXBL9ELA6\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Convener of the Inaugural International Conference of Dry zone Agriculture (ICDA 2015)<\/li><li id=\"h.p_--f67II9HVI_\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Finance chair of the fourth International Conference of Dry zone Agriculture (ICDA 2018)<\/li><li id=\"h.p_Ne1qQfgoHVJB\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Editorial committee member of the International Conference of Dry zone Agriculture (ICDA) 2015 and 2017<\/li><li id=\"h.p_kA3L6guJHVJB\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">President of the Faculty of Agriculture Welfare society from 2014 to 2018.<\/li><li id=\"h.p_kuiRwy5DHVJD\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Student Counselor of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Jaffna from January 2000 to September 2000, August 2007 to August 2008 and from March 2013 to March 2014.<\/li><li id=\"h.p__RP6I4veHVJE\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Senior treasurer for the Student Union of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna for the period of 2003\/2004, 2004\/ 2005, 2014\/2015 and 2015\/2016.<\/li><li id=\"h.p_Q472ReuZHVJF\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Faculty coordinator of the University business linkage (UBL) program from 2016<\/li><li id=\"h.p_KYLC4DVKHVJG\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Mentor of the Faculty of Agriculture students for inter university innovation competition SIIIP in 2013<\/li><li id=\"h.p_p-55KmZaFEjq\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Representative from the Faculty of Agriculture to the Senate from year 2005 to 2007.<\/li><li id=\"h.p_iCinJ28xHVJH\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Elected member from the Faculty of Agriculture for Sports advisory board for the year 1999\/2000.<\/li><li id=\"h.p_33PampDwHVJH\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Elected member from the Faculty of Agriculture for World University Services for the year 2005<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"h.p_2LHtluOXHlFT\" class=\"yaqOZd\"><div class=\"mYVXT\"><div class=\"LS81yb VICjCf j5pSsc db35Fc\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd purZT-AhqUyc-II5mzb ZcASvf-AhqUyc-II5mzb pSzOP-AhqUyc-qWD73c Ktthjf-AhqUyc-qWD73c JNdkSc SQVYQc\"><div class=\"JNdkSc-SmKAyb LkDMRd\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"oKdM2c ZZyype Kzv0Me\"><div id=\"h.p_jIGGsQ99HlFQ\" class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd jXK9ad D2fZ2 zu5uec OjCsFc dmUFtb wHaque g5GTcb GNzUNc\"><div class=\"jXK9ad-SmKAyb\"><div class=\"tyJCtd mGzaTb Depvyb baZpAe\"><p id=\"h.p_Hdj7XaNoHlFS\" class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\"><strong>University level<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"n8H08c UVNKR\"><li id=\"h.p_Of6qZCx-Hla0\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Member of the Senate of the University of Jaffna from 2005-2009 and 2015 to date<\/li><li id=\"h.p_P2qigK9sHla1\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Member of the Board of study for Agricultural Science in Faculty of Graduate studies, University of Jaffna from 2008 to date<\/li><li id=\"h.p_nE99R8esHla1\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Person in charge for the track Food and Nutrition for Jaffna University International Research Conference -2014 (JUICE 2014)<\/li><li id=\"h.p_EwJmSIuxHla2\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Editorial committee member of the Jaffna University International Research Conference -2018 (JUICE 2018)<\/li><li id=\"h.p_-APf6OJ3Hla2\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Member of the curriculum committee of the Faculty of Technology<\/li><li id=\"h.p_mwMKD6_iFZ4l\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Chairman of the Technical Evaluation Committee for procuring equipment for Food production technology, Faculty of Technology<\/li><li id=\"h.p_lO-XLBb8FZDe\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Member of many Selection Boards appointed by Senate for the Promotions of Academic and Academic Support staff<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"h.p_Pwm7y4NAHxAw\" class=\"yaqOZd\"><div class=\"mYVXT\"><div class=\"LS81yb VICjCf j5pSsc db35Fc\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd purZT-AhqUyc-II5mzb ZcASvf-AhqUyc-II5mzb pSzOP-AhqUyc-qWD73c Ktthjf-AhqUyc-qWD73c JNdkSc SQVYQc\"><div class=\"JNdkSc-SmKAyb LkDMRd\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"oKdM2c ZZyype Kzv0Me\"><div id=\"h.p_rH5flUbNHxAt\" class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd jXK9ad D2fZ2 zu5uec OjCsFc dmUFtb wHaque g5GTcb GNzUNc\"><div class=\"jXK9ad-SmKAyb\"><div class=\"tyJCtd mGzaTb Depvyb baZpAe\"><p id=\"h.p_hZ-_dVtYHxAv\" class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\"><strong>Others<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"n8H08c UVNKR\"><li id=\"h.p_XdE01ZxqHxTP\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Chairperson of Section B of Jaffna Science Association for the year 2015\/2016<\/li><li id=\"h.p_S8ivpuN1HxTQ\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Secretary of Section B of Jaffna Science Association for the year 2007\/2008, 2008\/2009, 2013\/2014 and 2014\/2015<\/li><li id=\"h.p_skt5pngPHxTR\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Reviewer of many national and international conferences<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"h.p_dtdHVe6-H3ko\" class=\"yaqOZd\"><div class=\"mYVXT\"><div class=\"LS81yb VICjCf j5pSsc db35Fc\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd purZT-AhqUyc-II5mzb ZcASvf-AhqUyc-II5mzb pSzOP-AhqUyc-qWD73c Ktthjf-AhqUyc-qWD73c JNdkSc SQVYQc\"><div class=\"JNdkSc-SmKAyb LkDMRd\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"oKdM2c ZZyype Kzv0Me\"><div id=\"h.p_xTv1Su-mH3kl\" class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd jXK9ad D2fZ2 zu5uec OjCsFc dmUFtb wHaque g5GTcb GNzUNc\"><div class=\"jXK9ad-SmKAyb\"><div class=\"tyJCtd mGzaTb Depvyb baZpAe\"><p id=\"h.p_QEBLJ37sH3kn\" class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\"><strong>Examiner<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"n8H08c UVNKR\"><li id=\"h.p_XQkhysSVH34f\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Chief examiner for the A\/L advanced level Agricultural sciences subject for the year of 2019.<\/li><li id=\"h.p__TvKsyw3FoPs\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Co-controlling examiner for Advanced Level 2015, 2016 &amp; 2018 Bio systems Technology Practical exam<\/li><li id=\"h.p_ChZitb5PH34f\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Examiner for the selection of public officers for BSc. in Agriculture course at University of Jaffna in 2013- 2015<\/li><li id=\"h.p_QP15ilEYH34g\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Moderator and second examiner for end semester examination of AEFC 22033 Food science, AHE 3201 Food science and AHE 4201 Food analysis and Technology courses in Home Economics of the Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna in 2006<\/li><li id=\"h.p_Lmain-btH34h\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Examiner for many Food Science and Technology related subjects in Bio-system Technology of the Faculty of Technology, University of Jaffna from 2017.<\/li><li id=\"h.p_e57au5YlH34h\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Second examiner for Food chemistry course at Faculty of Science, Eastern University of Sri Lanka from 2017.<\/li><li id=\"h.p_gYF2MzfAH34i\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Examiner for the courses in the certificate course of Palm resource technology. It includes PRT 201 Basic biochemistry and Nutrition, PRT 202 Introduction to food science and Food microbiology, PRT 203 Food preservation and processing and PRT 204 Edible and non-edible products of palm (2004\/2005).\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"h.p_vZODwXdGH_JG\" class=\"yaqOZd\"><div class=\"mYVXT\"><div class=\"LS81yb VICjCf j5pSsc db35Fc\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd purZT-AhqUyc-II5mzb ZcASvf-AhqUyc-II5mzb pSzOP-AhqUyc-qWD73c Ktthjf-AhqUyc-qWD73c JNdkSc SQVYQc\"><div class=\"JNdkSc-SmKAyb LkDMRd\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"oKdM2c ZZyype Kzv0Me\"><div id=\"h.p_PPVojAHkH_JE\" class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd jXK9ad D2fZ2 zu5uec OjCsFc dmUFtb wHaque g5GTcb GNzUNc\"><div class=\"jXK9ad-SmKAyb\"><div class=\"tyJCtd mGzaTb Depvyb baZpAe\"><p id=\"h.p_Qxdj2F8hH_JG\" class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\"><strong>Resource person<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"n8H08c UVNKR\"><li id=\"h.p_Pxuf_iUSIDUF\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Short course training on \u201cAppropriate postharvest management on agricultural produce\u201d organized by Eastern university of Sri Lanka in partnership with British council of Sri Lanka on 16<sup>th<\/sup>&#8211; 18<sup>th<\/sup> March 2006.<\/li><li id=\"h.p_efAH4eXrIDUG\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Certificate course on Palm resource technology for the courses namely Basic bio chemistry and Nutrition, Introduction to food science and Food microbiology, Food preservation and processing and Edible and non-edible products of palm (2004\/2005).<\/li><li id=\"h.p__LI43V9tIDUH\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Residential workshop for A\/L Agricultural science teachers organized by the Provincial department of education, Northern Province on 26<sup>th<\/sup> -28<sup>th<\/sup> September 2013<\/li><li id=\"h.p_vUUtZpSgIDUH\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Workshop for Bio system Technology teachers organized by the Provincial department of education, Northern Province on 23<sup>rd<\/sup> July 2014<\/li><li id=\"h.p_oDvY7YnZIDUH\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Bio system Technology workshop organized by Zonal education office, Jaffna on 21<sup>st<\/sup> -25<sup>th<\/sup> April 2015<\/li><li id=\"h.p_7LPUR-G_IDUI\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Workshop for Development officers of Mullaitivu district about importance of Food &amp; Nutrition organized by District secretariat, Mullaitivu on 24<sup>th<\/sup> November 2016.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2203\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Teaching<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2203\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2203\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><section id=\"h.p_3XCJzvnzEBv6\" class=\"yaqOZd\"><div class=\"mYVXT\"><div class=\"LS81yb VICjCf j5pSsc db35Fc\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd purZT-AhqUyc-II5mzb ZcASvf-AhqUyc-II5mzb pSzOP-AhqUyc-qWD73c Ktthjf-AhqUyc-qWD73c JNdkSc SQVYQc\"><div class=\"JNdkSc-SmKAyb LkDMRd\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"oKdM2c ZZyype Kzv0Me\"><div id=\"h.p_ItOIZjVVEBv2\" class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd jXK9ad D2fZ2 zu5uec OjCsFc dmUFtb wHaque g5GTcb GNzUNc\"><div class=\"jXK9ad-SmKAyb\"><div class=\"tyJCtd mGzaTb Depvyb baZpAe\"><p id=\"h.p_CYabXF4zEBv5\" class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\"><strong>Undergraduate Teaching<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"n8H08c UVNKR\"><li id=\"h.p_kwiizIUNECgN\" class=\"TYR86d zfr3Q\">ACH 21013 Biochemistry and Nutrition<\/li><li id=\"h.p_83yTvuPyECgO\" class=\"TYR86d zfr3Q\">ACH 22012 Food Product Quality and Processing<\/li><li id=\"h.p_JSX42oI0ECgO\" class=\"TYR86d zfr3Q\">ACH 32013 Food Technology<\/li><li id=\"h.p_yon7rVAIECgP\" class=\"TYR86d zfr3Q\">ACHS 32032 Food Chemistry<\/li><li id=\"h.p_aFpRUa69ECgR\" class=\"TYR86d zfr3Q\">ACHS 32042 Food Microbiology<\/li><li id=\"h.p_lG0NjazRECgS\" class=\"TYR86d zfr3Q\">ACHS 41052 Food Preservation Technology<\/li><li id=\"h.p_iklDoISpECgT\" class=\"TYR86d zfr3Q\">ACHS 41062 Food Analysis<\/li><li id=\"h.p_22-RgjyFECgT\" class=\"TYR86d zfr3Q\">ACHS 41072 Food Processing<\/li><li id=\"h.p_mwIBD2xrECgU\" class=\"TYR86d zfr3Q\">ACHS 41082 Food and Nutrition<\/li><li id=\"h.p_6lau_gWJECgV\" class=\"TYR86d zfr3Q\">ACC 11042 Laboratory Techniques<\/li><li id=\"h.p_5XqVA5PeECgW\" class=\"TYR86d zfr3Q\">ACC 22011 Career Guidance and Skill Development<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"h.p_KT2ktebYEHaz\" class=\"yaqOZd WxWicb\"><div class=\"IFuOkc\">\u00a0<\/div><\/section><section id=\"h.p_pW6eMrc_ETxo\" class=\"yaqOZd\"><div class=\"mYVXT\"><div class=\"LS81yb VICjCf j5pSsc db35Fc\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd purZT-AhqUyc-II5mzb ZcASvf-AhqUyc-II5mzb pSzOP-AhqUyc-qWD73c Ktthjf-AhqUyc-qWD73c JNdkSc SQVYQc\"><div class=\"JNdkSc-SmKAyb LkDMRd\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"oKdM2c ZZyype Kzv0Me\"><div id=\"h.p_R_vhaDLnETxl\" class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd jXK9ad D2fZ2 zu5uec OjCsFc dmUFtb wHaque g5GTcb GNzUNc\"><div class=\"jXK9ad-SmKAyb\"><div class=\"tyJCtd mGzaTb Depvyb baZpAe\"><hr \/><p>\u00a0<\/p><p id=\"h.p_x5IuIpZNETxn\" class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\"><strong>Inter faculty Teaching<\/strong><\/p><ul><li id=\"h.p_JqEZ3HH1EUT_\" class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\">BTF302TC2 Fruits and Vegetable process Technology for Bio-system Technology students from Faculty of Technology, University of Jaffna in 2019<\/li><li id=\"h.p_DTITKTDyBfTl\" class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\">BTF210TC2 Fermentation Technology for Bio-system Technology students from Faculty of Technology, University of Jaffna in 2019<\/li><li id=\"h.p_3Ay_EZpYBmNT\" class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\">BTF204TC3 Food preservation Technology for Bio-system Technology students from Faculty of Technology, University of Jaffna in 2018.<\/li><li id=\"h.p_3m4Z7fzjBYgI\" class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\">BTF106BC3 Biochemistry for Bio-system Technology students from Faculty of Technology, University of Jaffna in 2017.<\/li><li id=\"h.p_eVOWTCf6BqVC\" class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\">AHEC 3203 Food processing and preservation for Home Economics students from Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna in 2014<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"h.p_usujfQDYEb5V\" class=\"yaqOZd\"><div class=\"mYVXT\"><div class=\"LS81yb VICjCf j5pSsc db35Fc\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd purZT-AhqUyc-II5mzb ZcASvf-AhqUyc-II5mzb pSzOP-AhqUyc-qWD73c Ktthjf-AhqUyc-qWD73c JNdkSc SQVYQc\"><div class=\"JNdkSc-SmKAyb LkDMRd\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"oKdM2c ZZyype Kzv0Me\"><div id=\"h.p_aZgGMWg8Eb5N\" class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd jXK9ad D2fZ2 zu5uec OjCsFc dmUFtb wHaque g5GTcb GNzUNc\"><div class=\"jXK9ad-SmKAyb\"><div class=\"tyJCtd mGzaTb Depvyb baZpAe\"><hr \/><p>\u00a0<\/p><p id=\"h.p_fhmxbVd0Eb5U\" class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\"><strong>Certificate course of Palm resource technology<\/strong><\/p><ul><li id=\"h.p_WUpzK_ZkEcMJ\" class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\">PRT 201 Basic biochemistry and Nutrition, PRT 202 Introduction to Food science and Food microbiology, PRT 203 Food preservation and processing and PRT 204 Edible and non-edible products of palm in 2004\/2005<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2204\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Research<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2204\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2204\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><section id=\"h.p_woEm5tUAEwM4\" class=\"yaqOZd\"><div class=\"mYVXT\"><div class=\"LS81yb VICjCf j5pSsc db35Fc\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd purZT-AhqUyc-II5mzb ZcASvf-AhqUyc-II5mzb pSzOP-AhqUyc-qWD73c Ktthjf-AhqUyc-qWD73c JNdkSc SQVYQc\"><div class=\"JNdkSc-SmKAyb LkDMRd\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"oKdM2c ZZyype Kzv0Me\"><div id=\"h.p_9uwVrIwCEwM0\" class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd jXK9ad D2fZ2 zu5uec OjCsFc dmUFtb wHaque g5GTcb GNzUNc\"><div class=\"jXK9ad-SmKAyb\"><div class=\"tyJCtd mGzaTb Depvyb baZpAe\"><p id=\"h.p_uOCDxBOBEwM2\" class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\"><strong>Postgraduate supervision<\/strong><\/p><p id=\"h.p_RokR_5w-EzL3\" class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\">Miss.K.Srikantha- Purification and characterization of bacteriocin produced by lactic acid bacteria isolated from natural fermented food products- Reading MPhil -2017\/18- University of Jaffna- (Joint supervisor-Prof.R.Kapilan)<\/p><p id=\"h.p_Sy1BzERrEzSr\" class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\">Miss.S.Sarvanandan- Assessment of consume awareness on food labels and the effect of the level of awareness on buying behaviour of consumers in Jaffna district- MSc-2014- University of Peradeniya (Joint Supervisor- Prof.T.Madhujith)<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"h.p_sUIBhF0mE1N0\" class=\"yaqOZd WxWicb\"><div class=\"IFuOkc\">\u00a0<\/div><\/section><section id=\"h.p_LQthdCVGE5BD\" class=\"yaqOZd\"><div class=\"mYVXT\"><div class=\"LS81yb VICjCf j5pSsc db35Fc\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd purZT-AhqUyc-II5mzb ZcASvf-AhqUyc-II5mzb pSzOP-AhqUyc-qWD73c Ktthjf-AhqUyc-qWD73c JNdkSc SQVYQc\"><div class=\"JNdkSc-SmKAyb LkDMRd\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"oKdM2c ZZyype Kzv0Me\"><div id=\"h.p_pOeUqFysE5A9\" class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd jXK9ad D2fZ2 zu5uec OjCsFc dmUFtb wHaque g5GTcb GNzUNc\"><div class=\"jXK9ad-SmKAyb\"><div class=\"tyJCtd mGzaTb Depvyb baZpAe\"><p id=\"h.p_4i1SRTG8E5BC\" class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\"><strong>Undergraduate supervision<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"h.p_whg2-TSMFMW7\" class=\"yaqOZd WxWicb\"><div class=\"IFuOkc\">\u00a0<\/div><\/section><section id=\"h.p_cYNkYWLSFM_Q\" class=\"yaqOZd\"><div class=\"mYVXT\"><div class=\"LS81yb VICjCf j5pSsc db35Fc\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd purZT-AhqUyc-II5mzb ZcASvf-AhqUyc-II5mzb pSzOP-AhqUyc-qWD73c Ktthjf-AhqUyc-qWD73c JNdkSc SQVYQc\"><div class=\"JNdkSc-SmKAyb LkDMRd\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"oKdM2c ZZyype Kzv0Me\"><div id=\"h.p_jQKgdAinFM_N\" class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd jXK9ad D2fZ2 zu5uec OjCsFc dmUFtb wHaque g5GTcb GNzUNc\"><div class=\"jXK9ad-SmKAyb\"><div class=\"tyJCtd mGzaTb Depvyb baZpAe\"><p id=\"h.p_76LOJMd-FM_P\" class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\"><strong>Research Grants<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"n8H08c UVNKR\"><li id=\"h.p_zeR_CfNEFNXE\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Deputy Project Coordinator for the project entitled as \u201cCultivation of micro algae for bio lipid production: Optimization of net energy and mathematical modeling of bio processes\u201d Development Oriented research Project (DOR) under the Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development (AHEAD) program financed by the World Bank through Ministry of Higher Education and Highways of Sri Lanka, Duration 2019-2021<\/li><li id=\"h.p_sQfRHyJ0F8xk\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Co-Investigator for the project entitled as \u201cEvaluation of antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of selected seaweeds available in Northern region of Sri Lanka\u201d University of Jaffna Research Grant Duration 2019-2020.<\/li><li id=\"h.p_iSXhcznQEc1s\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Principal investigator for the project entitled as &#8220;Evaluation of oxidative stability and frying performance of coconut and sesame oil blends&#8221; University of Jaffna Research Grant, Duration 2018-2019<\/li><li id=\"h.p_Lo0DFLI-CMIz\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Co-investigator for the project entitled as \u201cPurification and characterization of bacteriocin produced by lactic acid bacteria isolated from natural fermented food products\u201d NRC grant, No.16-071, Duration 2016-2018<\/li><li id=\"h.p_u6fkwh2vFNXE\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Principal investigator for the project entitled as \u201cEffect of processing on antioxidant activity of selected vegetables\u201d University of Jaffna Research Grant, Duration 2016-2017<\/li><li id=\"h.p_gWGd_KzVFNXF\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Principal investigator for the project entitled as \u201cDebittering of citrus fruit juices and Palmyra pulp\u201d University of Jaffna Research Grant, Duration 2015-2016<\/li><li id=\"h.p_mMsm2MWvFNXL\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Co-investigator for the project entitled as \u201cPreliminary Studies on Extraction of Alginates from Brown Seaweeds available in Coastal Region of Jaffna Peninsula\u201d University of Jaffna Research Grant, Duration 2015-2016<\/li><li id=\"h.p_QnUA6TBfFNXL\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Council for Agricultural Research Policy, Sri Lanka (2010-2013) scholarship awarded for PhD Programme under ICAR-CARP work plan 2008-2009<\/li><li id=\"h.p_AmGmf514FNXL\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Co-investigator for the project entitled as \u201cBaker\u2019s yeast cell mass production by utilizing locally available carbon and nitrogen sources\u201d University of Jaffna Research Grant, Duration 2007-2008<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"h.p_CTxkX_qPFSXm\" class=\"yaqOZd\"><div class=\"mYVXT\"><div class=\"LS81yb VICjCf j5pSsc db35Fc\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd purZT-AhqUyc-II5mzb ZcASvf-AhqUyc-II5mzb pSzOP-AhqUyc-qWD73c Ktthjf-AhqUyc-qWD73c JNdkSc SQVYQc\"><div class=\"JNdkSc-SmKAyb LkDMRd\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"oKdM2c ZZyype Kzv0Me\"><div id=\"h.p_nOgGpHtIFSXk\" class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd jXK9ad D2fZ2 zu5uec OjCsFc dmUFtb wHaque g5GTcb GNzUNc\"><div class=\"jXK9ad-SmKAyb\"><div class=\"tyJCtd mGzaTb Depvyb baZpAe\"><p id=\"h.p_laEts58dFSXm\" class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\"><strong>Consultancy service<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"n8H08c UVNKR\"><li id=\"h.p_4mshrv6xFStR\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Consultant for the project on \u201cQuality improvement of Palmyrah based food products using proper packaging techniques\u201d carried out by Palmyrah Research Institute, Kaithady in 2014<\/li><li id=\"h.p_J0T0QoutFStR\" class=\"TYR86d Sn3DJc zfr3Q\">Consultant for the project on \u201cEvaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of different Palmyrah jaggery and bottled toddy processing plant available in Sri Lanka\u201d carried out by Palmyrah Research Institute, Kaithady in 2017<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2205\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Publications<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2205\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2205\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><section id=\"h.5f73a440ed103fc8_104\" class=\"yaqOZd\"><div class=\"mYVXT\"><div class=\"LS81yb VICjCf j5pSsc db35Fc\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd purZT-AhqUyc-II5mzb ZcASvf-AhqUyc-II5mzb pSzOP-AhqUyc-qWD73c Ktthjf-AhqUyc-qWD73c JNdkSc SQVYQc\"><div class=\"JNdkSc-SmKAyb LkDMRd\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"oKdM2c ZZyype Kzv0Me\"><div id=\"h.5f73a440ed103fc8_107\" class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd jXK9ad D2fZ2 zu5uec OjCsFc dmUFtb wHaque g5GTcb GNzUNc\"><div class=\"jXK9ad-SmKAyb\"><div class=\"tyJCtd mGzaTb Depvyb baZpAe\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Full papers published in peer reviewed journals<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"n8H08c UVNKR\"><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Pereira, J.C., Sivakanthan, S. and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba, S.<\/strong>\u00a0(2020). Effect of star fruit (<em>Averrhoa carambola<\/em>\u00a0L.) by-product on oxidative stability of sesame (<em>Sesamum indicum<\/em>) oil under accelerated oven storage and during frying.\u00a0<em>Journal of Oleo Science<\/em>, 69(8):\u00a0837-849. doi:10.5650\/jos.ess19248.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Bavaneethan,Y.,\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba,S<\/strong>., Balakumar.S. and K. Thayananthan. (2020) Effect of Different Thermal Processing Methods on Resistant Starch Content of Selected Tubers, American-Eurasian J. Agric. &amp; Environ. Sci., 20 (2): 76-81 2020, DOI: 10.5829\/idosi.aejaes.2020.76.81<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Thanuja, S., Sivakanthan, S. and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba, S.,<\/strong>\u00a0(2019) Effect of Different Cooking Methods on the Antioxidant properties of Bitter gourd (<em>Mormodica charantia<\/em>) Cultivated in Jaffna District<em><strong>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><em>Journal of Agricultural Sciences \u2013 Sri Lanka<\/em><em><strong>,<\/strong><\/em>\u00a014(2), 111\u2013119. DOI:\u00a0<span class=\" aw5Odc\"><a class=\"XqQF9c\" href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fdoi.org%2F10.4038%2Fjas.v14i2.8513&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AOvVaw2zEcz6FUoHL9PQPu81eUYu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/doi.org\/10.4038\/jas.v14i2.8513<\/a><\/span>.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Vanniyasingam, J, Kapilan, R and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba, S<\/strong>\u00a0(2019). Isolation and characterization of potential probiotic lactic acid bacteria isolated from cow milk and milk products,\u00a0<em>AGRIEAST: Journal of Agricultural Sciences<\/em><em><strong>,\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>13(1):32\u201343. DOI:\u00a0<span class=\" aw5Odc\"><a class=\"XqQF9c\" href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fdoi.org%2F10.4038%2Fagrieast.v13i1.62&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AOvVaw2_Thk6JiP--u972DkbEevJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/doi.org\/10.4038\/agrieast.v13i1.62<\/a><\/span>.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Thanuja, S., Sivakanthan, S. and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba, S.<\/strong>\u00a0(2019). Effect of different cooking methods on antioxidant properties of Tomato (<em>Lycopersicon esculentum<\/em>).\u00a0<em>Ceylon Journal of Science<\/em><em><strong>,<\/strong><\/em>\u00a048 (1), 85\u201390. DOI:\u00a0<span class=\" aw5Odc\"><a class=\"XqQF9c\" href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fdoi.org%2F10.4038%2Fcjs.v48i1.7592&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AOvVaw3PpZ7tEvjkX4DDsz3FSAxA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/doi.org\/10.4038\/cjs.v48i1.7592<\/a><\/span>.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Sarathadevi, R., Kapilan, R. and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba, S.<\/strong>\u00a0(2018). Papaw fruit juice as source for single cell protein production using natural palmyrah toddy yeast.\u00a0<em>Ceylon Journal of Science,<\/em>\u00a047(4), 379\u2013386. DOI:\u00a0<span class=\" aw5Odc\"><a class=\"XqQF9c\" href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fdoi.org%2F10.4038%2Fcjs.v47i4.7556&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AOvVaw1Ip_jpJLTl6oBqEQbzwMua\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/doi.org\/10.4038\/cjs.v47i4.7556<\/a><\/span>.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Sarathadevi, R., Kapilan, R. and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba, S.<\/strong>\u00a0(2018). Single Cell Protein Production from Papaw and Banana Fruit Juices Using Baker\u2019s Yeast.\u00a0<em>American-Eurasian Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Science.<\/em>\u00a018 (4): 168-172. DOI: 10.5829\/idosi.aejaes.2018.168.172.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Thanuja, S., Sivakanthan. S.,\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba, S<\/strong>. (2018). Influence of Different Cooking Methods on the Antioxidant Activity of Local Pumpkin Variety (<em>Cucurbita maxima<\/em>) Cultivated in Jaffna District,\u00a0<em>Journal of Dry Zone Agriculture<\/em><em><strong>,<\/strong><\/em>\u00a04(1): 21-29.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Keerthini, S, Kapilan R and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba S<\/strong>\u00a0(2017) Kinetic Properties and Metal Ion Stability of the Extracellular Naringinase Produced By\u00a0<em>Aspergillus Flavus<\/em>\u00a0Isolated From Decaying\u00a0<em>Citrus Maxima<\/em>\u00a0Fruits, International Journal of Scientific Research in Environmental Sciences, 4(1): 09-18.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Sinthuja, K, Kapilan, R and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba,S<\/strong>\u00a0(2017) Kinetic Properties of Extracellular Thermophilic Naringinase Produced by\u00a0<em>Rhizophus Stolonifer<\/em>\u00a0Isolated from Palmyrah Fruit Pulp, International Journal of Scientific Research in Agricultural Sciences, 5(3): 71-81.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Keerthini, S, Kapilan R and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba S<\/strong>.(2016) Characterization of best naringinase producing fungus isolated from the citrus fruits, International Journal of Biological Research, 4(2):83-87<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Sinthuja, K, Kapilan, R and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba S.\u00a0<\/strong>(2016) Characterization of best naringinase producing fungus strain isolated from palmyrah (<em>Borrasus flabellifer<\/em>) fruit pulp, International Journal of Biological Research, 4(2):97-101.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Keerthini, S, Kapilan R and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba S<\/strong>.(2016) Optimization of naringinase production from\u00a0<em>Aspergillus flavus<\/em>\u00a0in solid state fermentation media using citrus peel as support, Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences, 4(6):535-543.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Sinthuja, K, Kapilan, R and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba S.\u00a0<\/strong>(2016) Optimization of naringinase production by\u00a0<em>Rhizophus stolonifer<\/em>\u00a0in solid state fermentation media using paddy husk as support, Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences, 4(6):507-514.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Bavaneethan,Y,\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba,S<\/strong>, Balakumar,S and Thayananthan,K (2015) Effect of different processing time on resistant starch content of selected tubers, World Journal of Agricultural Sciences 11 (4): 244-246.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Banusha.S and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba.S.<\/strong>\u00a0(2014) Preparation of wheat malted flour blend biscuit and evaluation of its quality characteristics, American-Eurasian J. Agric. &amp; Environ. Sci., 14 (5): 459-463.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Banusha.S and<strong>Vasantharuba.S.<\/strong>\u00a0(2013) Effect of malting on nutritional contents of fingermillet and mungbean, American-Eurasian J. Agric. &amp; Environ. Sci., 13 (12): 1642-1646.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Vasantharuba S<\/strong>, Banumathi, P. Premalatha, M.R. Sundaram S.P. and Arumugam T.(2012) Effect of packaging materials on retention of quality characteristics of selected dehydrated green leafy vegetables during storage, World Journal of Dairy and Food Sciences 7 (2): 190-194<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Vasantharuba S<\/strong>, Banumathi, P. Premalatha, M.R. Sundaram S.P. and Arumugam T.(2012) Functional properties of\u00a0<em>Centellaasiatica<\/em>\u00a0(L.)- A review, International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceuticals Sciences, 4(5): 8-14.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Vasantharuba S<\/strong>, Banumathi, P. Premalatha, M.R. Sundaram S.P. and Arumugam T.(2012) Studies on the preparation of biscuits incorporated with potato flour, World Journal of Dairy and Food Sciences 7 (1): 79-84<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Subajiny V, Ketheeswary N,\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba S<\/strong>,, Balakumar.S and Vasanthy.A (2010) Optimization of bread preparation from wheat flour and malted rice flour, Rice Science 17:1, 51-59.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Sanchika,R and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba S.<\/strong>\u00a0and Sivakumar,S(2010) Effect of low cost evaporative cool chamber on the shelf life and quality of\u00a0<em>Amaranthus<\/em>\u00a0sp. Journal of dry Zone Agriculture, 1(1): 89-97.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Sanchika,R and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba.S\u00a0<\/strong>and Sivakumar,S (2010) Comparative study on evaporative cooling chamber and ambient storage for shelf life and quality of brinjal, Journal of Science and Management, Vavuniya campus of the University of Jaffna, Vol.2:1-8.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Subajiny V, Ketheeswary N,\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba S<\/strong>, Balakumar.S and Vasanthy.A (2009) Biochemical Changes Associated with Germinating Rice Grains and Germination Improvement, Rice Science 16:3, 240-242<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Inparuban,K.\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba S<\/strong>, Balakumar.S and Arasaratnam,V (2009) Optimization of culture conditions for Baker\u2019s yeast cell mass production- a preliminary study, Journal of Science, Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 6(1):34-45.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Nirajini,B and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba S<\/strong>, (2009) Evaluation and comparison of nutritive qualities of some selected rice varieties at Jaffna peninsula in Sri Lanka, International Journal of Agriculture, 1:1, 47-52.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Vasantharuba S<\/strong>,, Wijesinghe.D.G.N.G and Sivakanesan.R (2007) Changes in vitamin E and essential fatty acid contents and their interrelationship in soybean seeds during germination and storage, Tropical Agricultural Research Vol. 19:119-127<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Vasantharuba,S<\/strong>, Liyanage,P.K and Sivakanesan,R (2006) Effect of different cultivars and preparation methods on vitamin E, total fat and fatty acid content of soybean, Tropical Agricultural Research Vol.18 :386-393<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"h.5f73a440ed103fc8_108\" class=\"yaqOZd WxWicb\"><div class=\"IFuOkc\">\u00a0<span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text );\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/section><section id=\"h.5f73a440ed103fc8_112\" class=\"yaqOZd\"><div class=\"mYVXT\"><div class=\"LS81yb VICjCf j5pSsc db35Fc\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd purZT-AhqUyc-II5mzb ZcASvf-AhqUyc-II5mzb pSzOP-AhqUyc-qWD73c Ktthjf-AhqUyc-qWD73c JNdkSc SQVYQc\"><div class=\"JNdkSc-SmKAyb LkDMRd\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"oKdM2c ZZyype Kzv0Me\"><div id=\"h.5f73a440ed103fc8_115\" class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd jXK9ad D2fZ2 zu5uec OjCsFc dmUFtb wHaque g5GTcb GNzUNc\"><div class=\"jXK9ad-SmKAyb\"><div class=\"tyJCtd mGzaTb Depvyb baZpAe\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Full papers published in proceedings of symposiums\/conferences<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"n8H08c UVNKR\"><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Keerthini, S, Kapilan, R. and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba, S<\/strong>. (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.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Thanuja, S,<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Sivakanthan, S.\u00a0and<strong>\u00a0Vasantharuba, S.<\/strong>\u00a0(2018). The effect of boiling, stir-frying and microwave cooking methods on the antioxidant potential of local brinjal variety (<em>Solanum melongina<\/em>) available in Jaffna district. Proceedings of 2<sup>nd<\/sup>\u00a0International Conference on Food Quality, Safety and Security (1):48-54. DOI:\u00a0<span class=\" aw5Odc\"><a class=\"XqQF9c\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fdoi.org%2F10.17501%2Ffoodqualss.2018.2107&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AOvVaw3zcdE_XU3sQ4b0Pc-8F8dg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.17501\/foodqualss.2018.2107<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Ganeshalingam, M,\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba,S<\/strong>\u00a0and Balakumar,S. (2018) Analysis of quality parameters for edible sesame oil samples available in Jaffna district, Proceedings of International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2018, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, pp168-170.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Thanuja, S, Sivakanthan, S. and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba, S.<\/strong>\u00a0(2018). The influence of various cooking methods on the antioxidant compounds of local Carrot variety (Daucus carota) cultivated in Jaffna district. Proceedings of the 4th Jaffna University International conference &#8211; JUICe 2018. pp.37-39.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Sukanthan, Y., Kapilan, R. and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba, S<\/strong>. (2018). Production and optimization of bioethanol from sour orange (Citrus aurantium) peel using baker\u2019s yeast. . Proceedings of the 4th Jaffna University International conference &#8211; JUICe 2018. pp.43-46.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Moganatharsa, G.,<strong>\u00a0Vasantharuba,S<\/strong>. and Balakumar,S. (2018). Quality assessment of edible Sesame oil samples produced in Jaffna district. Proceedings of the 4th Jaffna University International conference &#8211; JUICe 2018. pp.51-53.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Simmaky, S Madhujith T and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba S<\/strong>\u00a0(2015) Assessment of consume awareness on food labels and the effect of the level of awareness on buying behaviour of consumers in Jaffna district, Proceedings of 8<sup>th\u00a0<\/sup>International Research Conference, KDU, Sri Lanka, p88-92<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Niththiya,N,\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba,S,<\/strong>\u00a0Subajini,M and Srivijeindran,S. (2014) Formulation of instant soup mix powder using uncooked palmyrah (<em>Borassus flabellifer<\/em>) tuber flour and locally available vegetables, Proceedings of Jaffna University International Research Conference (JUICE 2014), p 198-202.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Nirajini B and\u00a0<strong>VasantharubaS<\/strong>, (2010) Evaluation and comparison of cooking and eating characteristics of some selected rice varieties in Jaffna peninsula, Sabaragamuwa University Special Journal, Proceedings of second international symposium 2008,p241-253.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Rajendran,B,<strong>Vasantharuba S,\u00a0<\/strong>Balakumar.S and V.Arasaratnam (2008) Analysis of drinking water in educational institutions of Jaffna peninsula for bacterial contamination during dry and wet seasons, Water resources research in Sri Lanka, Symposium proceedings of the water professional day-October 1<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a02008., p-143-154.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Vasantharuba.S<\/strong>\u00a0and Sivakanesan.R (2005) Changes in fat and fatty acid content of soybean seeds stored in different packaging materials, Proceedings of the 1<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a0national symposium on innovative approaches in post harvest engineering and technology, p-105-113<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"h.5f73a440ed103fc8_116\" class=\"yaqOZd WxWicb\"><div class=\"IFuOkc\">\u00a0<\/div><\/section><section id=\"h.5f73a440ed103fc8_120\" class=\"yaqOZd\"><div class=\"mYVXT\"><div class=\"LS81yb VICjCf j5pSsc db35Fc\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd purZT-AhqUyc-II5mzb ZcASvf-AhqUyc-II5mzb pSzOP-AhqUyc-qWD73c Ktthjf-AhqUyc-qWD73c JNdkSc SQVYQc\"><div class=\"JNdkSc-SmKAyb LkDMRd\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"oKdM2c ZZyype Kzv0Me\"><div id=\"h.5f73a440ed103fc8_123\" class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd jXK9ad D2fZ2 zu5uec OjCsFc dmUFtb wHaque g5GTcb GNzUNc\"><div class=\"jXK9ad-SmKAyb\"><div class=\"tyJCtd mGzaTb Depvyb baZpAe\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Abstracts published in National\/ International Conferences<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"n8H08c UVNKR\"><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Kanuja, T.,\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba, S.<\/strong>\u00a0and Keerthini, S. (2021). Isolation and identification of probiotic lactic acid bacteria from banana, papaya and fermented rice batter. Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University and National Academy of Biological Sciences (NABS), Chennai, 28th August 2021, pp. 174.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Nitharsana,R., Sarathadevi.R. and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba,S<\/strong>. 2021. Quality analysis of commercially available selected bottled drinking water samples in Jaffna district, International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2021, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, pp 131<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Abinaya, K.,\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba, S.<\/strong>\u00a0and Thayalini, T. (2021). Formulation of palmyrah jaggery by incorporating Cassia auriculata to use as a natural sweetener for diabetic patients. 4th International conference on food and nutrition (4th ICFN)-2021, Singapore. 23rd -24th September 2021, pp.48.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Nayanjith, R.P.D.N., Dharmasiri, P.G.N.H. and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba, S.<\/strong>\u00a0(2021). Development of herbal biscuit and evaluation of sensory and nutritional quality. International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA)-2021, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 3rd \u2013 4th December 2021, pp.56.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Sanduni Nuwanthika Galagedara, G.M., Sarathadevi, R. and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba, S.<\/strong>\u00a0(2021). Production of Green Banana Powder from Ambul and Puwalu Varieties and Comparisons of their Physicochemical, Antioxidant Properties and Shelf-Life Evaluation. Proceedings of 7th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture -2021 (ICDA 2021), University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 3rd \u2013 4th December 2021, pp. 57.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Aruna Christella, C., Sarathadevi, R. and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba, S.<\/strong>\u00a0(2021). Development of Banana Pseudo-Stem Incorporated Chips and Study the acceptability of the Product. Proceedings of 7th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture -2021 (ICDA 2021), University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 3rd \u2013 4th December 2021, pp. 58.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Rangani, K.H.K.K., Sivakanthan, S. and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba, S.<\/strong>\u00a02020. Evaluation of nutritional knowledge and food consumption pattern among students of Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Annual Scientific Sessions of the Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka held on 25th and 26th January 2020 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp. 17.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Pereira, J.C., Sivakanthan, S., and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba, S.<\/strong>\u00a0(2019). Effect of star fruit (Averrhoa carambola) peel extract on oxidative stability of sesame (Sesame indicum) oil during deep fat frying. 2nd National Undergraduate Research Symposium. National Science and Technology Commission. pp.04.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Pereira, J.C., Sivakanthan, S., and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba, S.<\/strong>\u00a0(2019). Effect of star fruit (Averrhoa carambola) peel extract on oxidative stability of sesame (Sesame indicum) oil during storage. International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment. Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. pp.105<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Nivethini, B., Sivakanthan, S., and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba, S.<\/strong>\u00a0(2019). The effect of plantain peel extracts on the oxidative stability of coconut and sesame oils and their blends during deep frying. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Session. University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. Vol : 22 , pp.129.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Maria Nimalini, M.,\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba, S.<\/strong>\u00a0and Kapilan, R. (2019). Antibacterial Activity of selected seaweed extracts against some selected infectious pathogens. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Session. University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. Vol : 22 , pp.144.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Sivakanthan, S., Kajani, S. and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba, S.<\/strong>(2019). Quality Assessment of Biscuit Incorporated with Cassia auriculata L. Flower Powder. 1st International Conference on Agriculture, Food Security &amp; Safety. p-16<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Dharmasiri, P.G.N.H., Thushari Liyanage and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba, S.<\/strong>\u00a0(2019). Development of sugar free cinnamon biscuits and evaluation of its quality characteristics. Proceedings of Open University Research Session. pp.62.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Maria Nimalini, M.,\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba, S.<\/strong>\u00a0Kapilan,R (2019) Nutritional Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Selected Seaweeds from Northern Region of Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Dry zone Agriculture held during 19th and 20th December 2019, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna 5: 88.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Maria Nimalini, M.,\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba, S.<\/strong>\u00a0and Kapilan, R. (2019). Antibacterial activity of brown seaweed extracts (Turbinana ornate) against some selective infectious pathogens. Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association, vol. 26, No.1, pp.38.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Simmaky, S., Madhujith, T. and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba, S.\u00a0<\/strong>(2019). Awareness on Food Related Information Among The Consumers In Jaffna District. Proceedings of Jaffna Science association. 26:1 p-37.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Thanuja, S., Sivakanthan, S. and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba, S<\/strong>. (2018). Comparison of antioxidant properties of some selected vegetables cultivated in Jaffna district Proceedings of the Asian Symposium on Medicinal Plants, Spices and Other Natural Products XVI (ASOMPS XVI) held on 12-14th December 2018 at Colombo, Sri Lanka. pp. 160.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Jananay, V., Kapilan,R. and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba,S.<\/strong>\u00a0(2018). Evaluation of probiotic potential of lactic acid bacteria isolated from cow milk and milk products. 74th conference of Sri Lanka Association for the advancement of Science. pp-88.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Keerthini, S., Kapilan,R. and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba,S.\u00a0<\/strong>(2018). Optimization of bacteriocin production by Lactobacillus sp, a strain isolated from traditionally prepared curd. 74th conference of Sri Lanka Association for the advancement of Science. pp-89.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Mohanatharsa, G\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba,S<\/strong>\u00a0and Balakumar,S (2018). Analysis of Selected Quality Parameters for Edible Coconut oil Samples Produced in Jaffna District, Proceedings of Vignanam International Research Conference, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, pp37<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Kajani, S., Sivakanthan, S. and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba, S.<\/strong>\u00a0(2018). Evaluation of Antioxidant properties of Cassia auriculata L. Flower Extracts. 4th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2018) held on 1st-2nd November 2018 at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. pp.: 127.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Sanmugalingam, T.,\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba,S.<\/strong>\u00a0and Kailayalingam,R. (2018). Shelf life improvement of boiled and dried palmyrah tuber (Pulukkodiyal) with preservatives. 4th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2018) held on 1st-2nd November 2018 at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. pp:129.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Pereira, J.C., Sivakanthan, S. and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba, S.<\/strong>\u00a0(2018). Effect of star fruit (Averrhoa carambola) peel extract on oxidative stability of sesame (Sesamum indicum) oil. 4th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2018) held on 1st-2nd November 2018 at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. pp.: 122.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Thanuja, S., Sivakanthan, S. and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba, S.<\/strong>\u00a0(2018). Effect of Different Cooking Methods on Antioxidant Properties of Onion (Allium cepa L.) Grown in the Jaffna District. 4th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2018) held on 1st-2nd November 2018 at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. pp:125.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Moganatharsa, G.,\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba,S.<\/strong>\u00a0and Balakumar,S. (2018). Study on physicochemical properties of coconut oils produced in Jaffna district. 4th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2018) held on 1st-2nd November 2018 at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. pp: 123.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Sukanthan, Y., Kapilan, R. and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba, S.<\/strong>\u00a0(2018). Preliminary study on the production of essential oil and pectin from the peel and fruit waste of sour orange (Citrus aurantium). 4th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2018) held on 1st-2nd November 2018 at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. pp: 130.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Janany, V., Kapilan, R. and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba, S.<\/strong>\u00a0(2018). Isolation and Characterization of Probiotic Lactic Acid Bacteria from Milk and Milk Products. Proceedings of 4th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. P-121.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Thanuja,S., Sivakanthan.S and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba.S.<\/strong>\u00a0(2017) Effect of different cooking methods on the antioxidant properties of Tomato (<em>Lycopersicon esculentum<\/em>) and bitter gourd (<em>Mormodica charantia<\/em>) cultivated in Jaffna district, Proceedings of Peradeniya university international research sessions (iPURSE 2017), Volume 21, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 24<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0November 2017, p.93-94<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Sarathadevi,R., Kapilan R and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba S<\/strong>\u00a0(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 (iPURSE 2017), Volume 21, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 24<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0November 2017, p.93-94<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Sarathadevi,R., Kapilan R and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba S<\/strong>\u00a0(2017) Production of single cell protein using mixed culture of toddy with banana fruit juice: A cost effective method, Proceedings of 22<sup>nd<\/sup>\u00a0international forestry and environment symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 10<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0-11<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0November 2107, p.34<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Thanuja,S., Sivakanthan.S and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba.S.<\/strong>\u00a0(2017) The effect of boiling, stir-frying and microwave cooking methods on tha antioxidant potential of local brinjal variety (<em>Solanum melongina<\/em>) available in the Jaffna district, The international conference on food quality, safety and security(Food qualiSS-2017), The international institute of knowledge management, Sri Lanka, 24<sup>th<\/sup>-25<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0October 2017, p.04.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Sarathadevi,R., Kapilan R and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba S<\/strong>\u00a0(2017) Comparative study on single cell protein production with Baker\u2019s yeast and mixed culture of toddy from papaw juice, The international conference on food quality, safety and security (Food qualiSS-2017), The international institute of knowledge management, Sri Lanka, 24th-25th October 2017, p.27.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Keerthini, S, Kapilan R and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba S<\/strong>\u00a0(2017) Isolation of potential Bacteriocin producing Lactic acid bacteria from fermented food products showing antimicrobial activity, Proceedings of 3<sup>rd<\/sup>\u00a0International Conference on Dry zone Agriculture -2017 (ICDA 2017), UOJ, Sri Lanka, 1<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a0\u2013 2<sup>nd<\/sup>\u00a0November 2017, p.65<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Sukanthan,Y, Kapilan R and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba S<\/strong>\u00a0(2017) Production and crystallization of citric acid from sour orange (<em>Citrus aurantium<\/em>) juice using\u00a0<em>Aspergillus niger\u00a0<\/em>Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Dry zone Agriculture -2017 (ICDA 2017), UOJ, Sri Lanka, 1st \u2013 2nd November 2017, p.66<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Sarathadevi,R., Kapilan R and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba S<\/strong>\u00a0(2017) Production of single cell protein from papaw fruit juice using palmyrah toddy mix, Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Dry zone Agriculture -2017 (ICDA 2017), UOJ, Sri Lanka, 1st \u2013 2nd November 2017, p.67<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Thanuja,S., Sivakanthan.S and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba.S.<\/strong>\u00a0(2017) Influence of different cooking methods on the antioxidant activity of local pumpkin variety (<em>Cucurbita maxima<\/em>) cultivated in the Jaffna district, Sri Lanka, Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Dry zone Agriculture -2017 (ICDA 2017), UOJ, Sri Lanka, 1st \u2013 2nd November 2017, p.68<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Kopiga,U., Diluckmini,B.,\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba.S<\/strong>\u00a0and Srivijeindran.S. (2017) Preparation of palmyrah crude sugar using electric oil jacket cooker, Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Dry zone Agriculture -2017 (ICDA 2017), UOJ, Sri Lanka, 1st \u2013 2nd November 2017, p.70<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Rohini,B., Sivakanthan.S and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba.S.<\/strong>\u00a0(2017) Effect of different blanching methods on antioxidant properties of selected vegetables, Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Dry zone Agriculture -2017 (ICDA 2017), UOJ, Sri Lanka, 1st \u2013 2nd November 2017, p.71<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Sukanthan,Y, Kapilan R and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba S<\/strong>\u00a0(2017) Bioethanol production using sour orange (<em>Citrus aurantium<\/em>) fruit juice using Baker\u2019s yeast, Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Dry zone Agriculture -2017 (ICDA 2017), UOJ, Sri Lanka, 1st \u2013 2nd November 2017, p.79<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Keerthini, S, Kapilan R and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba S<\/strong>\u00a0(2016) Naringinase producing bacterium from decaying bitter citrus fruit (<em>Citrus medica<\/em>), Proceedings of International Conference on Dry zone Agriculture-2016, UOJ, Sri Lanka, 15th -16th December 2016, p.40<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Sinthuja, K, Kapilan, R and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba S<\/strong>\u00a0(2016) Isolation and characterization of naringinase producing bacteria from palmyrah (<em>Borrasus flabellifer<\/em>) fruit pulp, Proceedings of International Conference on Dry zone Agriculture-2016, UOJ, Sri Lanka, 15th -16th December 2016, p.41<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Thisigayini, S.\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba,S<\/strong>\u00a0and Thavaranjit,A.C (2016) Studies on identification of different species of brown seaweeds available in coastal region of Jaffna peninsula, Proceedings of International Conference on Dry zone Agriculture-2016, UOJ, Sri Lanka, 15th -16th December 2016, p.42<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Sivakanesan,S, Angajan,S, Surenthirakumaran,R.\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba,S<\/strong>. (2015) Usage of pesticides, self-protection methods and influence of knowledge of farmers on usage of pesticides in Jaffna district, Northern Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the 47<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0Asia Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health Conference, 21-23 October 2015, Bandung, Indonesia, p-354.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Jaathavan,T,\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba,S,<\/strong>\u00a0Balakumar,S and Sritharan,K (2015) Determination of Metanil yellow in chili and turmeric powder samples available in Jaffna peninsula, Proceedings of International Conference on Dry zone Agriculture-2015, UOJ, Sri Lanka, 15<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0-16<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0October 2015, p.56<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Mythini, S.\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba, S.\u00a0<\/strong>Balakumar S.and Sritharan K.(2015) Effect of different processing methods on antioxidant and total phenol content of selected vegetables, Proceedings of the 22<sup>nd<\/sup>\u00a0Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 22(1): p 15.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Vasantharuba,S<\/strong>\u00a0and Banumathi,P. (2014) Effect of drying methods on functional compounds of\u00a0<em>Alternanthera sessilis<\/em>\u00a0leaves, Proceedings of the Wayamba University International Conference, Sri Lanka, 29 &#8211; 30 August 2014,p280.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Vasantharuba,S<\/strong>\u00a0and Banumathi,P.(2014) Changes in quality characters of powdered dehydrated\u00a0<em>Spinaceae olearaceae<\/em>\u00a0leaves during storage Proceedings of the Wayamba University International Conference, Sri Lanka, 29 &#8211; 30 August 2014,p281.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Kasthani,K,\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba.S<\/strong>., Sangeetha,S and Srivijeindran,S. (2014) Optimization of sponge cake formulation with palmyrah food resources and evaluation its quality characteristics,Proceedings of the 21<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a0Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 21(1): p 28.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Kasthani,K,\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba.S<\/strong>., Sangeetha,S and Srivijeindran,S. (2014) Effect of packaging materials on shelf life of palmyrah food resource cake,Proceedings of the 21<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a0Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 21(1): p 29.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Banusha,S and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba,S<\/strong>. (2014) Preparation and quality evaluation of composite biscuits incorporated with malted flour blends, Proceedings of the 21<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a0Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 21(1): p 30.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Ponnampalam, B., Sritharan, K.,\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba, S<\/strong>., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2010). Microbial analysis of ice creams sold in Jaffna Municipality area. Proceedings of the 17th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 17(1): p 20<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Ponnampalam, B., Sritharan, K.,\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba, S<\/strong>., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2010). Analysis of the constituent of ice creams sold in Jaffna Municipality area. Proceedings of the 17th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 17(1): p 19<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Vinayagamoorthy, V., Thayaananthan, K.,\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba, S.,<\/strong>Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2010). Hydrolysis of starch in palmyrah root tuber preparations. Proceedings of the 17th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 17(1): p 18<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Vinayagamoorthy, V., Thayaananthan, K.,\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba, S<\/strong>., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2010). Antimicrobial effect of Palmyrah root tuber from different areas of Jaffna Peninsula. Proceedings of the 17th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 17(1): p 17<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Vinayagamoorthy, V., Thayananthan, K.,\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba, S.,<\/strong>Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2010). Nutrient content of palmyrah root tuber preparations from different areas of Jaffna Peninsula. Proceedings of the 17th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 17(1): p 16<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Vijayaratnam, J., Nithiyanantharajah, K.,\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba, S<\/strong>., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2010). Increasing the ethanol content of wine by fed-batch process. Proceedings of the 17th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 17(1): p 15<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Vijayaratnam, J., Nithiyanantharajah, K.,\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba, S<\/strong>., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2010). Supplementation of nitrogen sources to grapes extract to improve ethanol production. Proceedings of the 17th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 17(1): p 14<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Vijayaratnam, J., Nithiyanantharajah, K.,\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba, S.,\u00a0<\/strong>Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2010). Preliminary studies to increase the ethanol content in wine from grapes available in Jaffna Peninsula. Proceedings of the 17th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 17(1): p 13<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Nirajini.B and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba.S<\/strong>\u00a0(2009) Comparison of Cooking Characteristics of Traditional and Improved Rice Varieties Proceedings of Jaffna science association 16:1 p-31<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Nirajini.B and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba.S<\/strong>\u00a0(2009) Evaluation of Physical Properties of Rice Varieties by Digital Image Processing System, Proceedings of Jaffna science association 16:1 p-32<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Balakumar.Y,\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba.S<\/strong>\u00a0and Sivakumar.S (2009) Preliminary studies on the changes in some quality parameters of dehydrated onion slices during storage, Proceedings of Jaffna science association 16:1 p-33<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Balakumar.Y,\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba.S<\/strong>\u00a0and Pooranachandran.K(2009) Designing, modification and evaluation of performance of onion cutter, Proceedings of Jaffna science association 16:1 p-34<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Balakumar.Y,\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba.S<\/strong>\u00a0and Sivakumar.S (2009) Sensory evaluation of food products prepared with fresh and dehydrated onion, Proceedings of Jaffna science association 16:1 p-35<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Sanchika.R,\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba.S<\/strong>\u00a0and Sivakumar.S (2009) Evaluation of the low cost, zero energy cool chamber suitable for\u00a0<em>amaranthus spp.<\/em>\u00a0on farm storage in Jaffna district, Proceedings of Jaffna science association 16:1 p-52<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Balakumar.Y and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba.S<\/strong>\u00a0(2008) Comparison of quality parameters and sensory characters of fresh and dehydrated onions, Proceedings of Second International Symposium of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, p-52<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Yarlini.S, Sivakumar.S and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba.S<\/strong>\u00a0(2008) Effect of pre-treatments and varieties on quality of dehydrated brinjal, Proceeding of the Vavuniya campus annual research session-2008, p-21<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Rajendran,B., Sritharan,K., Vasantharuba, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam.V (2008). Evaluation of the microbial and coliform contamination during dry and rainy seasons in water samples collected from some selected schools. Proceedings of the 15th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 15:1 p- 38.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Rajendran,B., Sritharan,K., Vasantharuba, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam.V (2008). Evaluation of the microbial and coliform contamination during dry and rainy seasons in water samples collected from some selected markets. Proceedings of the 15th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 15:1 p- 39<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Rajendran,B., Sritharan,K., Vasantharuba, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam.V (2008). Evaluation of the microbial and coliform contamination during dry and rainy seasons in water samples collected from some selected hospitals. Proceedings of the 15th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 15:1 p- 40<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Inparuban,K, Nithyanandarajah,N,\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba,S<\/strong>, Balakumar,S and V.Arasaratnam (2008) Preliminary studies on the production of Baker\u2019s yeast cell mass, Proceedings of Jaffna science association 15:1 p-44<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Inparuban,K, Nithyanandarajah,N,\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba,S<\/strong>, Balakumar,S and V.Arasaratnam (2008) Bakers yeast cell mass production by utilizing locally available carbon and Nitrogen sources Proceedings of Jaffna science association 15:1 p-45<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Rajendran,B., Sritharan,K., Vasantharuba, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam.V (2008). Microbial and coliform contamination in the drinking water samples of University of Jaffna during dry and wet seasons. Proceedings of the 15th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 15:1 p- 51<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"h.5f73a440ed103fc8_124\" class=\"yaqOZd WxWicb\"><div>\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"IFuOkc\"><strong>Abstracts presented in National\/International Conferences<\/strong><\/div><\/section><section id=\"h.5f73a440ed103fc8_128\" class=\"yaqOZd\"><div class=\"mYVXT\"><div class=\"LS81yb VICjCf j5pSsc db35Fc\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd purZT-AhqUyc-II5mzb ZcASvf-AhqUyc-II5mzb pSzOP-AhqUyc-qWD73c Ktthjf-AhqUyc-qWD73c JNdkSc SQVYQc\"><div class=\"JNdkSc-SmKAyb LkDMRd\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"oKdM2c ZZyype Kzv0Me\"><div id=\"h.5f73a440ed103fc8_131\" class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd jXK9ad D2fZ2 zu5uec OjCsFc dmUFtb wHaque g5GTcb GNzUNc\"><div class=\"jXK9ad-SmKAyb\"><div class=\"tyJCtd mGzaTb Depvyb baZpAe\"><ul class=\"n8H08c UVNKR\"><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Bavaneethan,Y,\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba,S<\/strong>, Balakumar,S and Thayananthan,K (2015) Effect of ion (NaCl) interaction on resistant starch content of selected cooked tubers, Proceedings of International Conference on Dry zone Agriculture-2015, UOJ, Sri Lanka, 15<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0-16<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0October 2015, p.55<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Vasantharuba,S<\/strong>,. Banumathi.P.,Premalatha,M.R., Sundaram,SP and Arumugam.T (2012) Effect of different drying methods on functional compounds of Indian Pennywort (<em>Centellaasiatica<\/em>\u00a0L.).Proceedings of the 44<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0National conference of the Nutrition society of India,p-204<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Sanchika.R,\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba.S<\/strong>\u00a0and Sivakumar.S (2009)Comparative study on low cost cool chamber and ambient storage for shelf life and quality of brinjal, Proceedings of the Vavuniya campus annual research session-VCARS-2009, p-15.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Sanchika.R,\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba.S<\/strong>\u00a0and Sivakumar.S (2009) Evaluation of performance of the cool chamber during dry and wet season, Proceedings of the Vavuniya campus annual research session-VCARS-2009, p-17.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Nirajini.B and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba.S<\/strong>\u00a0(2009) Nutritive qualities of traditional and improved rice varieties, Proceedings of the Vavuniya campus annual research session-VCARS-2009, p-18.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Janani,N and\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba,S<\/strong>\u00a0(2009) Effect of pre-treatments on quality of cured ginger, Proceedings of the Vavuniya campus annual research session-VCARS-2009, p-19.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Vasantharuba.S<\/strong>\u00a0(2006) Changes in fat and fatty acid content of soybean seeds during germination, Proceedings of the 62<sup>nd<\/sup>\u00a0annual sessions of the Sri Lankan Association of the Advancement of science, Part 1 Abstracts, p-189<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Vasantharuba,S<\/strong>\u00a0and Sivakanesan,R (2006) Changes in fat and fatty acid content of soybean seeds under different processing conditions, Proceedings of Jaffna science association 14:1 p-30<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Vasantharuba.S<\/strong>(2005) Study on physicochemical properties of bottled palmyrah fruit pulp and treacle, Proceedings of Jaffna science association 13:1 p-13<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Satheeswaran, S,\u00a0<strong>Vasantharuba,S<\/strong>\u00a0and Mohanadas,S (1999) Influence of saltern on the soluble salts of Chemmani southern paddy fields, Proceedings of the 7th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association,7:1, p-8<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Vasantharuba,S<\/strong>\u00a0and Mohanadas,S (1999) Cold storage characters of Jumbo kives, Proceedings of the 7th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association 7:1, p-9<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"h.5f73a440ed103fc8_132\" class=\"yaqOZd WxWicb\"><div class=\"IFuOkc\">\u00a0<\/div><\/section><section id=\"h.5f73a440ed103fc8_136\" class=\"yaqOZd\"><div class=\"mYVXT\"><div class=\"LS81yb VICjCf j5pSsc db35Fc\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd purZT-AhqUyc-II5mzb ZcASvf-AhqUyc-II5mzb pSzOP-AhqUyc-qWD73c Ktthjf-AhqUyc-qWD73c JNdkSc SQVYQc\"><div class=\"JNdkSc-SmKAyb LkDMRd\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"oKdM2c ZZyype Kzv0Me\"><div id=\"h.5f73a440ed103fc8_139\" class=\"hJDwNd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd Ft7HRd-AhqUyc-uQSCkd jXK9ad D2fZ2 zu5uec OjCsFc dmUFtb wHaque g5GTcb GNzUNc\"><div class=\"jXK9ad-SmKAyb\"><div class=\"tyJCtd mGzaTb Depvyb baZpAe\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Articles for dissemination of knowledge<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"n8H08c UVNKR\"><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Food packaging, Proceedings of 23<sup>rd<\/sup>\u00a0annual sessions of the Jaffna science association, 23:2, p20-27, 04-06 May 2016.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Quality attributes of fruits and vegetables, Training manual for short course on Appropriate post harvest management of agricultural produce published by Eastern University, Sri Lanka in partnership with British Council, Sri Lanka, March,2006 p 13-21<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Food fortification, Jaffna science association, Newsletter 23(2): p-2<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Internet : An introduction , Science to society, YSF science magazine September,2003 p-3-5<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p 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