Dr. G Sumali Nivanthi Fernando

Senior Lecturer

Department of Food Science and Technology,
Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna,
Mapalana, Kamburupitiya,
Sri Lanka 81100

Research Interests

Qualifications

PhD in Food Science and Nutrition | University of Leeds, UK
M.F.S.T. | University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
B.Sc. Agric. | University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka

Positions

Head | Food Science and Technology

Biography

Dr. G Sumali Nivanthi Fernando is a Lecturer in the Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna. Research interests include Food Science and Technology and Food Chemistry.

Journal Publications

Total: 30

Fernando, G. S. N., Sergeeva, N. N., Marshal, L. J., & C, B. (2022). Differential effects of in vitro antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of betacyanins and betaxanthins, 3rd International Conference on Food Bioactives and Health, Parma, Italy.

Fernando, G. S. N., Sergeeva, N. N., Frutos, M. J., Marshall, L. J., & C, B. (2022). Novel approach for purification of major betalains using flash chromatography and comparison of radical scavenging and antioxidant activities. Food Chemistry2022., 385, ISSN 0308-8146.

Wang, Y., Fernando, G. S. N., Sergeeva, N. N., Vagkidis, N., Chechik, V., Do, T., Marshall, L. J., & C, B. (2022). Uptake and Immunomodulatory Properties of Betanin, Vulgaxanthin i and Indicaxanthin towards Caco-2 Intestinal Cells. Antioxidants2022., 11(8), 1627.

N, G. S. (2021). Fernando, Kelly Wood, Emmanouil h. Papaioannou, Lisa J. Marshall, Natalia N. Sergeeva, and Christine Boesch, Application of an ultrasound-assisted extraction method to recover betalains and polyphenols from red beetroot waste, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 9(26), 8736-8747.

Fernando, S., Sergeeva, N., Marshall, L., & Bösch, C. (2019). Nutritional relevance of betalains – impact on cellular redox mechanisms. Industry day, University of Leeds, United Kingdom.

Fernando, G. S. N. (2019). In vitro antioxidant activity and α-glucosidase inhibition of red and yellow prickly pear fruits (Opuntia spp). 10th International workshop on Anthocyanins and betalains (IWA&B2019), Fondazione Edmund Mach, San Michele all'Adige, Italy.

Yu, H., Guo, Z., Wang, S., Fernando, G. S. N., Channa, S., Kazlauciunas, A., Martin, D. P., Krasnikov, S. A., Kulak, A., Boesch, C., & Sergeeva, N. N. (2019). Fabrication of Hybrid Materials from Titanium Dioxide and Natural Phenols for Efficient Radical Scavenging against Oxidative Stress, ACS Biomaterials Science and Engineering2019. 6 (5), pp.2778- 2785.

Fernando, G. S. N., Wood, K., Sergeeva, N., & Bosch, C. (2018). Stability of betalains and polyphenols in beetroot extracts (Beta vulgaris L.). 12th World Congress on Polyphenols Applications, Bonn, Germany.

Perumpuli, P. A. B. N., Fernando, G. S. N., Kaumal, M. N., Arandara, M., Silva. 'Development of Low Sugar Vegetable Jam from Beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.): Studies on Physicochemical Sensory, S. W. M., & Properties', N. (2018). International Journal of Theoretical & Applied Sciences2018. 2 (10), pp.22-27.

Athapaththu, A. M. K. M., Yalegama, C., & Fernando G.S.N (2017). Comparison of some physical and chemical properties of different types of oil used for repeated deep frying, International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2017– Student session, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.

Rajapaksha, R. M. P. S., Yalegama, C., & Fernando G.S.N (2017). Use of centrifugation method to extract virgin coconut oil (VCO) and evaluate its quality parameters, International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2017 – Student session, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.

Arandara, M. G., Silva, S. W. M., Perumpuli, & Fernando (2017). Development of low sugar jam using Beet root (Beta vulgaricusL.) and evaluate its sensory and quality parameters and microbiological stability, International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2017, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.

NPPTS Kanthi, PABN Perumpuli, S. (2017). Hewage and GSN Fernando. Development of Calcium Rich Instant Herbal Porridge mix by Incorporating Drumstick Leaves (Moringa oleifera L.)'. International Journal of Theoretical & Applied Sciences2017. 2 (9), pp.278-282.

Viduranga, P. L. S., Perumpuli, P. A. B. N., Kaumal, M. N., & PLN, F. G. L. (2016). Determination of Optimum conditions and the best microbial strains for the production of Tomato Vinegar, International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2016 – Student session, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.

Kanthi, N. P. P. T. S., Hewage, S., Perumpuli, P. A. B. N., & PLN, F. G. L. (2016). Development of calcium-rich instant herbal porridge (Kola- kenda) mix by incorporating Drumstick (Moringa olifera) leaves, International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2016 – Student session, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.

Jayarathne, J. M. A. P., Lakshman, P. L. N., Pathirage, A. C., Perumpuli, P. A. B. N., & Fernando, G. S. N. (2016). Extension of the shelf life of green chili by using bine and vinegar, International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2016 – Student session, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.

Dilhani, H. G. C., Fernando, G. S. N., & Sumanarathne, G. T. K. K. J. (2016). Development of Health Beneficial Breakfast Smoothie and Evaluate its Quality Parameters, 12thAcademic Sessions, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna.

G.S.N, F., Perumpulli, P. A. B. N., Suwandarathna, S. H. N. T., Prasadi, K. G. D., & V, W. (2016). Development of mushroom curry ball as an alternative protein source for vegetarians, International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2016, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.

Jayasinghe, O., Fernando, S., Jayamanne, V., & Hettiarachchi, D. (2015). Production of a novel fruit-yoghurt using dragon fruit (Hylocereus undatus L.), European Scientific Journal, 11 (3). Pp 208 – 215.

Silva, K. D. R. R., Nanayakkara, G. J. M., Jayamanne, V. S., Wijesinghe, D. G. N. G., Fernando, G. S. N., & Wijesekera, G. A. W. (2014). Utilization of agro biodiversity for dietary diversity by rural households in Sri Lanka, International Symposium on Biodiversity, Food and Nutrition. Pp 13.

Jayamanne V.S, Zhuo, C., Fernando, G. S. N., Subodinee, A. A. M., Kumari, W. G. U., Senanayaka, S. G. J. N., & Rathnasekara, W. A. D. P. R. (2014). Baseline study on the nutritional status of rural population inAmagahakandavillage adjacent to the Sinharaja Forest, Eleventh Academic sessions, Faculty of Finance and management, University of Ruhuna.

Jayamanne, V. S., Kumudumali, P. G., Jayarathna, M. P. K., & Fernando, G. S. N. (2014). Development of vitamin enriched pasteurized milk incorporated with Carrot (Daucus carotaL.) and determination of its Quality parameters, International Conference on Food Security and Nutrition, IPCBEE, IACSIT Press, Singapore. Vol: 67.

N.H.P.H, G., G.S.N, F., & Fernando, J. (2012). Evaluation of the effect of anti-fungal and antioxidative properties of cinnamon bark oil (Cinnamomum verumL.) on the storage stability of butter, International symposium 2012, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna.

Fernando GSN, Sergeeva NN, Frutos MJ, Marshall LJ, Boesch C. Novel approach for purification of major betalains using flash chromatography and comparison of radical scavenging and antioxidant activities. Food Chemistry2022. 385, ISSN 0308-8146.

Wang Y, Fernando GSN, Sergeeva NN, Vagkidis N, Chechik V, Do T, Marshall LJ, Boesch C. Uptake and Immunomodulatory Properties of Betanin, Vulgaxanthin I and Indicaxanthin towards Caco-2 Intestinal Cells. Antioxidants2022. 11(8), 1627.

Ganwarige Sumali N. Fernando, Kelly Wood, Emmanouil H. Papaioannou, Lisa J. Marshall, Natalia N. Sergeeva, and Christine Boesch, Application of an ultrasound-assisted extraction method to recover betalains and polyphenols from red beetroot waste, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 9(26), 8736-8747.

Huayang Yu, Zhili Guo, Shuqi Wang, Ganwarige Sumali N Fernando, Simran Channa, Algy Kazlauciunas, David P Martin, Sergey A Krasnikov, Alexander Kulak, Christine Boesch, Natalia N Sergeeva.Fabrication of Hybrid Materials from Titanium Dioxide and Natural Phenols for Efficient Radical Scavenging against Oxidative Stress, ACS Biomaterials Science and Engineering2019. 6 (5), pp.2778- 2785.

PABN Perumpuli, GSN Fernando, MN Kaumal, M Arandara, SWM Silva. 'Development of Low Sugar Vegetable Jam from Beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.): Studies on Physicochemical Sensory, Nutritional Properties'. International Journal of Theoretical & Applied Sciences2018. 2 (10), pp.22-27.

NPPTS Kanthi, PABN Perumpuli, S. Hewage and GSN Fernando. Development of Calcium Rich Instant Herbal Porridge mix by Incorporating Drumstick Leaves (Moringa oleifera L.)'. International Journal of Theoretical & Applied Sciences2017. 2 (9), pp.278-282.

Jayasinghe, O., Fernando, S., Jayamanne, V., & Hettiarachchi, D. Production of a novel fruit-yoghurt using dragon fruit (Hylocereus undatus L.), European Scientific Journal, 11 (3). Pp 208 – 215.

Books / Book Chapters

Total: 2

Fernando, G. S. N., Silva, K. D. R., & Jayamanne V.S (2017). Food and Nutrition Security: A Case Study in a Sri Lankan village near the Sinharaja rain forest, LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. ISBN-13 978-3-659-81647-5.

Jayamanne V.S, & Fernando G.S.N (2010). Food Science and Technology, Sri Lanka. ISBN 978-955-52045-3-8.