Mr. G.D.S.P. Rajapaksha

Lecturer (Unconfirmed)

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

Research Interests

Qualifications

M.Phil. in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
BSc (Hons) in Animal Science and Fisheries | University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

Biography

Mr. G.D.S.P. Rajapaksha is a Lecturer (Unconfirmed) in the Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna. He holds an M.Phil. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya, and a BSc (Hons) in Animal Science and Fisheries from the University of Peradeniya. He previously served as a Research Assistant at the Agricultural Biotechnology Centre, University of Peradeniya, with research experience in seaweed cultivation (Kappaphycus alvarezii), molecular biology, food science and livestock production.

Journal Publications

Total: 5

Rajapaksha, G. D. S. P., Ariyarathna, A. H. A. T., Gunathilake, P. M. P. C., Vidanarachchi, J. K., Jayawardana, B. C., Nirooparaj, B., De Croos, M. D. S. T., & Bandaranayake, P. C. G. (2025). Development of a Cultivation and Harvest Strategy for Kappaphycus alvarezii: Evaluation of Growth, Morphotypes, Carrageenan Yield, Gel Strength, and Chemical Properties using Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy. Journal of Applied Phycology, 1-16.

Rajapaksha, G. D. S. P., Gunathilake, P. M. P. C., Vidanarachchi, J. K., Jayawardana, B. C., Nirooparaj, B., De Croos, M. D. S. T., & Bandaranayake, P. C. G. (2025). Effect of Growing Environment on the Quality and Quantity of Kappaphycus alvarezii (Doty) Doty Yield. Tropical Agricultural Research, 36(2).

Rajapaksha, G. D. S. P., Gunathilake, P. M. P. C., Nirooparaj, B., Vidanarachchi, J. K., Jayawardana, B. C., De Croos, M. D. S. T., Wijesekara, I., & Bandaranayake, P. C. G. (2024). Comparative Analysis of Green and Brown Morphotypes of Kappaphycus alvarezii Doty (Doty): Morphology, Total Phenol Content, Antioxidant Activity and Antimicrobial Activity. Tropical Agricultural Research, 35(1).

Adhikari, A.M.D.M., Rajapaksha, G.D.S.P., Vidanarachchi, J.K., & Bandaranayake, P.C.G. Optimization of Refined Carrageenan Extraction from Locally Produced Kappaphycus alvarezii (Doty). Special Issue of the Ceylon Journal of Science (Accepted).

Jayathissa, I.S., Rajapaksha, G.D.S.P., Vidanarachchi, J.K., Adassooriya, N.M., Chamara, H.K.B.S., Priyashantha, H., Jayarathna, S., & Bandaranayake, P.C.G. Advanced Biodegradable Films from Carrageenan, Chitosan, and Modified Starch with Enhanced Mechanical Strength and Barrier Properties for Sustainable Packaging. Discover Sustainability (Accepted).

Conference Publications

Total: 4

Dewapriya, I. N. S., Rajapaksha, G. D. S. P., Weerakkody, W. A. P., Bandaranayake, A. U., & Bandaranayake, P. C. G. (2024). Effect of Grow Media on Growth, Yield and Quality of Different Tomato Varieties (Solanum lycopersicum L.) under IoT-Driven Greenhouse Conditions. Proceedings of the 12th YSF Symposium, 2024, (12), 302-319.

Rajapaksha, G. D. S. P., Gunathilake, P. M. P. C., Nirooparaj, B., Vidanarachchi, J. K., Jayawardana, B. C., De Croos, M. D. S. T., Wijesekara, I., & Bandaranayake, P. C. G. (2023). Comparative Analysis of Green and Brown Morphotypes of Kappaphycus alvarezii Doty (Doty): Morphology, Total Phenol Content, Antioxidant Activity and Antimicrobial Activity. Thirty-Fifth Annual Congress of the PGIA, 17 November 2023.

Rajapaksha, G. D. S. P., Gunathilake, P. M. P. C., Vidanarachchi, J. K., Jayawardana, B. C., Nirooparaj, B., De Croos, M. D. S. T., & Bandaranayake, P. C. G. (2024). Effect of Growing Environment on the Quality and Quantity of Kappaphycus alvarezii (Doty) Doty Yield. Thirty-Sixth Annual Congress of the PGIA, 22 November 2024.

Rajapaksha, G. D. S. P., Jayawardena, B. C., Bandaranayake, P. C. G., Kodithuwakku, M., Hathurusinghe, H. A. B. M., & Weththasinghe, P. (2020). Beef Adulteration in Kandy Municipal Council (KMC) Area: PCR Assay and Morphological Identification. Proceedings of the Faculty of Agriculture Undergraduate Research Symposium, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 2020, 74.