Dr. C.J. Gajaweera

Senior Lecturer

Department of Animal Science,
Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna,
Mapalana, Kamburupitiya,
Sri Lanka 81100

Research Interests

Qualifications

PhD | Chungnam National University, South Korea
MSc in Animal Science | University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Master of Agribusiness Management (MABM) | University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
BSc in Agriculture | University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka

Biography

Dr. C.J. Gajaweera is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna. Research interests include Animal Science and Livestock Production.

Journal Publications

Total: 6

Gajaweera, C., Kang, D. H., Lee, D. H., Kim, Y. K., Park, B. H., Chang, S. S., Kim, U. H., Chung, K. Y., & Lee, S. H. (2023). Development of nutrigenomic based precision management model for Hanwoo steers. Journal of Animal Science and Technology, 65(3), 596.

Gajaweera, C., Chung, K. Y., Lee, S. H., Wijayananda, H. I., Kwon, E. G., Kim, H. J., Cho, S. H., & Choi, C. B. (2020). Assessment of carcass and meat quality of longissimus thoracis and semimembranosus muscles of Hanwoo with Korean beef grading standards. Meat Science, 160, 107944.

Gajaweera, C., Kang, J. M., Lee, D. H., Lee, S. H., Kim, Y. K., Wijayananda, H. I., Choi, B. H., Kim, J. J., Kim, H. B., & Lee, S. H. (2019). Genetic diversity and population structure of the Sapsaree, a native Korean dog breed. BMC Genetics, 20(1), 66.

Manjula, J. H. L. P., Wijayananda, H. I., Gajaweera, C., & Lee, S. H. (2018). A brief review on poultry sector and genetic resources in Sri Lanka. Journal of Animal Breeding and Genomics, 2(3).

Gajaweera, C., Chung, K. Y., Kwon, E. G., Hwang, I. H., Cho, S. H., & Lee, S. H. (2018). Evaluation of sensory attributes of Hanwoo Longissimus dorsi muscle and its relationships with intramuscular fat, shear force, and environmental factors. Canadian Journal of Animal Science, 98(3), 443–452.

Sujani, S., Piyasena, T., Seresinhe, T., Pathirana, I., & Gajaweera, C. (2017). Supplementation of rice straw (Oryza sativa) with exogenous fibrolytic enzymes improves in vitro rumen fermentation characteristics. Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, 41(1), 25–29.

Conference Publications

Total: 27

Silva, S., Randeniya, M., Premaratne, W., Fonseka, W. T. L., Gajaweera, C. J., et al. (2021). Analysis of productive and reproductive traits of Murrah buffaloes in a large-scale farm in North Western Province of Sri Lanka. University of Jaffna.

Gajaweera, C., Chung, K. Y., & Lee, S. H. (2020). Genomic selection to increasing marbling in Hanwoo (Bos taurus coreanae) steers without increasing the back fat deposition. International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment, 2020, University of Ruhuna.

Pathirana, L. F. I., Gajaweera, C., & Fernando, C. (2020). Evaluation of goat farming practices in selected veterinary ranges in Anuradhapura District. International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment, 2020, University of Ruhuna.

Gajaweera, C. J., Chung, K. Y., & Lee, S. H. (2019). Development of genomics-based precision management model for Hanwoo steers; response to the divergent selection for marbling tested under different dietary energy levels. Journal of Animal Science, 97(Supplement_3), 79–80. [Abstract].

Gajaweera, C., Chung, K., Cho, S., & Lee, S. (2018). Assessment of carcass and meat quality of Longissimus dorsi and semimembranosus muscle with Korean meat quality grading standards. Journal of Animal Science, 96(Suppl. 3), 172–173. [Abstract].

Bhuiyan, M. S. A., Lee, S. H., Lee, D. H., Kim, Y. K., Gajaweera, C., et al. (2017). Genome-wide association study and heritability estimates for fatty acid composition in Korean Hanwoo cattle. The 13th KOGO Winter Symposium 2017.

Kim, Y. K., Gajaweera, C., Lim, D., et al. (2017). Genetic correlation and genomic prediction accuracy from national progeny tested, commercial and combined reference population in Hanwoo breed (Bos taurus coreanae). PAG Asia 2017.

Kim, Y. K., Gajaweera, C., Lim, D., et al. (2017). Analysis of genetic correlation and genomic prediction accuracy among the national progeny tested, commercial and combined reference population of Hanwoo cattle. First International Symposium: Animal Breeding and Genomics.

Budiastuti, M. D., Lee, S. H., Wijayananda, H. I., Lee, D. H., Gajaweera, C., et al. (2017). Detection of genomic selection signature in candidate genes of Korean Hanwoo cattle. First International Symposium: Animal Breeding and Genomics.

Gajaweera, C. J., Wimalarathne, H. D. A., & Gamage, J. J. W. K. (2017). Analysis of milk production parameters of crossbred Murrah buffaloes in a large-scale buffalo farm in Southern Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna.

Seresinhe, R. T., Sujani, S., Pathirana, I. N., & Gajaweera, C. J. (2017). Cellulase enzyme enhanced the diet digestibility and growth performance of ewes. Proceedings of the International Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna.

Premathilaka, S., Seresinhe, T., & Gajaweera, C. (2017). Socio-economic characteristics of small scale buffalo farms in Tanamalwila area in Moneragala District of Sri Lanka. International Seminar on Livestock Production and Veterinary Technology, 198–203.

Premathilaka, S., Seresinhe, T., & Gajaweera, C. (2016). Socio-economic characteristics of small scale buffalo farms in Tanamalwila area in Monaragala District of Sri Lanka. International Seminar on Livestock Production and Veterinary Technology 2016.

Hemachandra, G. K. P., Gajaweera, C. J., & Seresinhe, R. T. (2015). In vitro fermentation, microbial profile and methanogenesis of two fibrous feeds as influenced by exogenous fibrolytic enzymes mixture cellulase and xylanase. Proceedings of the 12th Academic Sessions of the University of Ruhuna.

Gajaweera, C. J., Seresinhe, R. T., & Piyasena, P. (2015). Influence of xylanase enzyme on in vitro methane production and rumen fermentation of Tikiya (Eleocharis dulcis). 3rd Global Science Conference on Climate and Smart Agriculture 2015.

Gunaratne, N., & Gajaweera, C. J. (2014). Directional statistical analysis of wind direction data at Mapalana area. 19th International Forestry and Environment Symposium, Faculty of Forestry and Environment, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

Premathilaka, S., Seresinhe, R. T., & Gajaweera, C. J. (2013). Enhancing the contribution of buffaloes to food security in rural farming villages in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 10th World Buffalo Congress, Phuket, Thailand.

Piyasena, K. T. T. D., Hemachandra, G. K. P., Manawadu, A., & Gajaweera, C. J. (2013). In-vitro fermentation, microbial profile and methanogenesis of two fibrous feeds as influenced by exogenous fibrolytic enzymes xylanase and combination of xylanase and cellulase. Proceedings of the International Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna.

Gajaweera, C., Lorensuhewa, N., & Seresinhe, T. (2012). Production of bio-energy briquettes using underutilized local forages. Proceedings of the International Forestry and Environment Symposium, 17.

Senarathne, D., Atapattu, N. S. B. M., Weerasinghe, W. M. C. B., & Gajaweera, C. J. (2011). Body weight influences the behavior of intensively reared broilers in deep litter system. 8th Academic Session, University of Ruhuna, 199.

Gajaweera, C. J., Liyanage, A., & Seresinhe, T. (2011). Effect of sward type and level of light on the agronomic performance and nutritive value of Panicum maximum var. Trichoglume and Stylosanthes humilis. Proceedings of the International Forestry and Environment Symposium, 16.

Gajaweera, C. J., Weerasinghe, B., & Seresinhe, T. (2011). Preliminary study on the adaptation of wild Guinea grass (Panicum maximum) to different agro-climatic regions in Hambanthota District. Proceedings of the International Forestry and Environment Symposium, 16.

Gajaweera, C. J., Marapana, R. A. U. J., & Seresinhe, R. T. (2010). Revitalization of small scale cattle management system in Southern Province. Proceedings of the International Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna.

Atapattu, N. S. B. M., Chandana, G. A., Paththinige, S. S., & Gajaweera, C. J. (2006). Effects of dietary rice bran level on the quality and quantity of broiler litter. Proceedings of the 62nd Annual Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science.

Atapattu, N. S. B. M., Paththinige, S. S., Chandana, G. A., & Gajaweera, C. J. (2005). Behaviour of the broiler chicken as affected by the form of diet. 3rd Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna.

Gajaweera, C. J., Chandana, G. A., & Seresinhe, R. T. (2005). Comparison of soil quality parameters under different vegetation. 10th Annual Forestry and Environment Symposium, Faculty of Forestry and Environment, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

Gajaweera, C. J., Arsekularatne, A. M., Seresinhe, R. T., & Narayana, N. M. (2005). Development and quality evaluation of value added Mangrove Apple (Sonneratia caseolaris) ice cream. Proceedings of the 61st Annual Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science.

Dissertations

Gajaweera, C.J. (2019). Evaluation of carcass characteristics and meat quality traits to develop a nutrigenomic-based precision management model for Hanwoo steers. PhD Thesis, Chungnam National University, South Korea.