DR. J M S N RATHNAPALA



SENIOR LECTURER (Grade II)
JMSN_Rathnapala

Educational Qualifications
  • B.Sc. (Hons) in Fisheries and Marine Sciences (Ruhuna, SL)
  • M.Sc in Aquaculture (Ghent University, Belgium)
  • PhD in Applied Marine BioScience (Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, Japan )

Office Address
     Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture
     Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology
     University of Ruhuna
     Wellamadama
     Matara (81000)
     Sri Lanka
E-mail Address
     sajanij@fmst.ruh.ac.lk

Phone
      +94(0) 41 22 27 026
           Ext 5104
     
    Administrative Positions

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    Teaching Courses

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    Research Interest

  • Genomic characterization of microorganisms, Next Generation Sequencing, Bio informatics
  • Aquatic Health Management : immunology, bacterial and viral pathogens, bacterial signaling and detection systems and anti-virulence therapy, quorum sensing, virulence factors and regulation, microbial community management
  • Disease control in aquaculture using biofloc, probiotics and prebiotics
    Publications

  • Gayashan, W.S., Rathnapala, J.M.S.N.,Herath S.S. 2019., Effects of Chronic Exposure of Cadmium on Growth, Bio-accumulation and Hematological Parameters of Genetically Improved Farmed Tilapia (GIFT), 25th Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (SLAFAR) 2019, Sri Lanka
  • Rathnapala, J.M.S.N., Bossier, P., De Schryver, P. 2018, Development of an Early Mortality challenge test for shrimps using gnotobiotic Artemia, Abstracts of 15th Academic Session of University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
  • Samarawardene, H.R.T.T., Rathnapala, J.M.S.N., Gamage, K.R. 2018. Effect of dietary prrobiotic (AQUALACT TM) on growth performance, fee utilization and stress ressistance of guppy (Poecilia reticulata), International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences - IRSPAS 2018, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
  • Lokuhitige, S., Rathnapala, J.M.S.N., Gamage, K.R. 2018. Effect of feeding of herbal enriched artemia on the growth peerformance and stress resistance of guppy fry (Poecilia reticulata), International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences - IRSPAS 2018, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
  • Rathnapala, J.M.S.N., Gamage, K. R. G. and Dissanayake, A. S, 2014. Effect of the pumpkin meal (Cucurbita sp.) on the color enhancement and the growth performance of Buenos Aires (B A) tetra (Hyphessobrycon anisitsi/ Hemmigrammus caudovittatus). International conference of Agricultural sciences 2014.Sabaragamuwa University, Sri Lanka. p. 35

  • Rathnapala, J.M.S.N., Gamage, K. R. G. and Dissanayake, A. S., 2012. Color enhancement and the growth performance of Buenos Aires tetrs (Hemmigrammus caudovittatus) fed with marigold petal meal (Tagetes erecta) and a commercial color feed. Abstracts of 9th academic session. University of Ruhuna. Matara. Sri Lanka. . p. 28
International Conference

  • International Symposium on Aquatic Metagenomics 2019, Kitasato University, Tokyo, Japan
Conferences and Meetings of Professional Associations

  • 25th Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (SLAFAR) 2019
  • Academic Sessions of University of Ruhuna, 2019, 2018, 2012
  • International conference of Agricultural Sciences 2014.Sabaragamuwa University, Sri Lanka

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Latest News

UoR Highlights 2024

UoR Highlights 2024 - University of Ruhuna , Sri Lanka


One day workshop on Ornamental Fish Industry

A series of workshop on ornamental fish industry jointly organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board, Sri Lanka universities, The Association of tropical ornamental fish exporters and Sri Lanka fish farmers association.

Guest Lecture by Prof. Takeshi Fujino

The guest lecture for "Localizing SDGs for a Hopeful Future abd Vitality" which will be held on 04th Nov 2023 at 11.30-12.30 in FMST Auditorium

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Testimonials

    

To me,FMST is the ideal place to study about the Marine Sciences in Sri Lanka.FMST helped me grow and excel as a student,all the while nurturing my love for the ocean, backed by some of the best academics in this field.



S K Edirisinghe
    

Being selected as a student of FMST is the major turning point in my life. Within the premises of FMST, I was provided with myriads of opportunities to explore new horizons and to build up my personality. This is the perfect place to grab the knowledge about Fisheries and Marine Sciences. All academics & extracurricular activities not only widened my knowledge, but also heightened my passion for my future career.



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