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Prof. Vijith S. Jayamanne

Senior Professor

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

Research Interests

Qualifications

Ph.D. | University of Surrey, UK
M.Phil. | University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
B.Sc. in Agriculture (Honours) | University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
Chartered Biologist (CBiol) | Royal Society of Biology
Fellow of the Institute of Biology (FIBiol) | Institute of Biology

Biography

Prof. Vijith S. Jayamanne is a Senior Professor in the Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna. He holds a PhD from the University of Surrey, UK, an MPhil from the University of Peradeniya, and a BSc in Agriculture (Honours) from the University of Ruhuna. He is a Chartered Biologist (CBiol) and a Fellow of the Institute of Biology (FIBiol). His research interests encompass Food Microbiology and Safety, Food Processing, Quality Control, Dairy Technology, and Probiotics. He has been the recipient of numerous prestigious awards and fellowships including the Commonwealth Academic Research Fellowship at the University of Nottingham, Endeavour Research Fellowship at Curtin University, and the Presidential Award for research excellence from the National Research Council, Sri Lanka. Prof. Jayamanne has over 20 years of experience in teaching and research, with extensive publications in international peer-reviewed journals.

Positions of Responsibility

Total: 24

01
Director - Distance and Continuing Education Unit (DCEU), University of Ruhuna (July 2026 to date)
02
Chairman - Board of Study in Agriculture (DCEU; Distance Education), University of Ruhuna (2020 - 2024)
03
Coordinator/Learning Resources (Sub Director) - Distance and Continuing Education Unit (DCEU), University of Ruhuna (2013 - 2015)
04
President - Welfare Association, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna (2012 and 2013)
05
Acting Dean - Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka (24.03.2012 - 30.04.2012)
06
President - Ruhuna Agriculture Faculty Teachers' Association (RAFTA), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna (2011 - 2013)
07
President - Welfare Association, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna (2010 and 2011)
08
Secretary - Ruhuna Agriculture Faculty Teachers' Association (RAFTA), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna (2009 - 2011)
09
Programme Coordinator - Master of Food Science and Technology (MFST) and Postgraduate Diploma in Food Science and Technology (PGDipFST) Programmes, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna (2009 - 2014)
10
Student Counsellor - Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna (2008 and 2009)
11
Person-in-Charge - Livelihood Based Industries, Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) Restore project on post Tsunami rehabilitation in Sri Lanka (2007-2009)
12
Secretary - Academic Committee, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna (2008 - 2013)
13
Vice-President - Ruhuna Agriculture Faculty Teachers' Association (RAFTA), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna (2007/2008)
14
Secretary - Fifth Academic Sessions and Fourth Vice-Chancellor's Awards Ceremony, University of Ruhuna, Matara (2007/2008)
15
Chairman - Organizing Committee, 7th Annual Student Research Sessions, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Mapalana, Kamburupitiya (2007)
16
Vice-President - Ruhuna University Agriculture Teachers' Association, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna (2007/2008)
17
Head of the Department - Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna (2007-2013)
18
Senior Treasurer - English Literary Association, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka (2002 - 2003)
19
Vice President - Ruhuna University Agriculture Teachers' Association (RUATA), University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka (2002)
20
Student Counsellor - Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka (2002 and 2003)
21
Coordinator of English - Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka (1997 - 2001)
22
Academic Sub Warden - Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka (1997 - 1999)
23
President - Alumni Association, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka (1997)
24
Treasurer - Alumni Association, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka (1995)

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Fellowships

Total: 3

01
Research Fellow, Guizhou Academy of Testing and Analysis, Guizhou Academy of Sciences (GAS) China (2018-2019)
02
Endeavour Research Fellow, School of Molecular and Life Sciences, Curtin University, Australia (2016-2017)
03
Commonwealth Academic Research Fellow, University of Nottingham, England (2015-2016)

Awards

Total: 3

01
Presidential Award for research excellence in Food Science and Technology, National Research Council (NRC) Sri Lanka (2010)
02
Best poster presenter, Society for Applied Microbiology (SfAM) Summer Conference, Brighton, England (2005)
03
Dr CR Mohotti memorial gold medal for the best student (batch-top, third year), University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka (1996)

Scholarships

Total: 7

01
Commonwealth postgraduate competitive research scholarship for doctoral studies, University of Surrey, UK (2002-2006)
02
Postgraduate research assistantship, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada (2002)
03
Dr AWR Joarchim Memorial Award for the best student at PGIA (GPA 3.96/4.0), University of Peradeniya (2001)
04
The Most Meritorious Student of PGIA (GPA 3.96/4.0), University of Peradeniya (2000)
05
Postgraduate scholarship, National Science Foundation (NSF), Sri Lanka (2000)
06
Competitive postgraduate research scholarship, Zhejiang University, China (1997)
07
Merit Scholarship for undergraduate studies, EDCS, Colombo, Sri Lanka (1989)

Teaching Areas

Total: 5

01
Food Microbiology
02
Food Safety
03
Biochemistry
04
Quality Control of Foods
05
Thermal Food Processing

Journal Publications

Total: 21

Jayamanne, VS, Kanishka, MEVL, Piyaratne, & MKDK (2025). Assessment of the nutritional status of rural adults in Pitakatuvana GN division, Matara, Sri Lanka and development of the “NutriGuide” software as a computer-based nutritional guide (2025). Food and Life (In Review). (Full Paper).

Coorey, R, Chakubinga, D, Buys, E, Patrick, Kunadu, APH, Johnson, S, Jayamanne, VS, Dykes, & G (2024). Situational analysis of compliance with regulations in formal and informal chicken processing in Australia and Africa. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety. (Review Paper).

Shanika, MKA, Kumararathna, KS, Navarathne, SB, Jayamanne, & VS (2022). Design a steam chamber to avoid over gelatinization thus producing straight and single form of rice noodle strings. Food and Life. (3): 97-101.

Kumara Kithsiri, K. H. S., Jayamanne, V. S., & Abewickrama, L. M. (2020). Evaluation of the competitiveness of the Ceylon tea in the world market. Sri Lankan Journal of Agriculture and Ecosystems, 2(1), 89-98.

Li, Z., Zhao, L., Xie, F., Yang, C., Jayamanne, V. S., Tan, H., Jiang, X., & Yang, H. (2020). Study of assessment of green tea grades in GC-MS determination of aromatic components based on principal component analysis. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 45(1), e15047.

Wickrama, PSSL, Sandika, AL, & Jayamanne (2020). Development of a product quality index for the value chain of the dairy industry: a case study in Monaragala District in Sri Lanka. Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension., 23(1-2), . 12-24.

Wickrama, PSSL, Sandika, AL, Jayamanne, & VS (2020). Quality and Price Variation in the Dairy Value Chain. Sri Lankan Journal of Agriculture and Ecosystems., 2(2), 141-151.

Coorey, R, S, H., Jayamanne, VS, Buys, Munyard, E., S, Carl, Mousley, J., PMK, Dykes, & G (2018). The impact of cooling rate on the safety of ready-to-eat food products in the catering sector: an Australian perspective. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety. 17: 827-840(Review Paper). https://ift.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1541-4337.12357. https://doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.12357

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Hemamali, KKGU, Jayamanne, VS, Amarathunge, & SM (2016). Physicochemical and microbiological quality of some consumer preferred plain set-yoghurts sold in Matara municipal area of Sri Lanka. International Journal of Scientific and Technology Research., 5(1), 62-65. (Full Paper).

Gunasekara, SRW, Hemamali, KKGU, Dayananda, TG, Jayamanne, & VS (2015). Postharvest quality analysis of 'Embul' banana following artificial ripening techniques. International Journal of Science, Environment and Technology., 4(6), 1625-1632. (Full Paper).

Jayasinghe, O, Fernando, GSN, Jayamanne, VS, Hettiarachchi, & D (2015). Production of a novel fruit-yoghurt using dragon fruit (Hylocereus undatus L.). European Scientific Journal., 11(3), 208-215. (Full Paper).

Gunasekara, SRW, Memamali, KKGU, Dayananda, TG, Jayamanne, & VS (2015). Postharvest quality analysis of 'Embul' banana following artificial ripening techniques. International Journal of Science, Environment and Technology., 4(6), 1625-1632. (Full Paper).

Jayasooriya, MCN, Jayamanne, VS, Ranathunga, & MTN (2014). Development of a new processed mussel product using local mussel species (Pernaviridis spp.). Sabaragamuwa University Journal., 13(1), 57-64. (Full Paper).

Sandika, AL, Seethagama, SP, Jayamanne, & VS (2014). Awareness and adoption of maintaining quality standards: A confectionaries producers' prospective. European Scientific Journal: 2:351-357. (Full Paper).

Jayamanne, VS, Samarajeewa, & U (2010). Evaluation of the heat resistance of pathogenic Listeria monocytogenes. Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension., 13(3), 73-80. (Full Paper).

Jayamanne, VS, Samarajeewa, & U (2010). Evaluation of the effects of fermentation of buffalo curd and acidity on survival kinetics of Listeria monocytogenes. Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension., 13(4), 94-98. (Full Paper).

Jayamanne, VS, Adams, & MR (2009). Modelling the effects of pH, storage temperature and redox potential (Eh) on the survival of bifidobacteria in fermented milk. International Journal of Food Science and Technology., 44(6), . Pp. 1131-1138.

Jayamanne, VS, Adams, & MR (2006). Determination of survival, identity and stress resistance of probiotic bifidobacteria in bio-yoghurts. Letters in Applied Microbiology. 42:189-194. (Full Paper).

Jayamanne, VS, Adams, & MR (2004). Survival of probiotic bifidobacteria in buffalo curd and their effect on sensory propertiesInternational Journal of Food Science and Technology 39 (7), 719-725.

Jayamanne, VS, Wijeratne, M, Wijayaratna, & CM (2002). Adoptability of new technology in the smallholdings tea sector. Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics., 103(2), 125-132. (Full Paper).

Jayamanne, VS, Samarajeewa, & U (2001). Incidence and detection of Listeria monocytogenes in milk and milk products of Sri Lanka. Tropical Agricultural Research. 13:42-50. (Full Paper).

Postgraduate Supervision

Total: 10

01
Jayamanna, VS (2010-2020). Evaluation of the competitiveness of Ceylon tea in the world market. PhD study of KHS Kumara Kithsiri. Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna.
02
Jayamanne, VS (2009-2020). Characterization of Kithul flour (Caryota urens L) starch as a functional food ingredient. MSc study of KAPN Karunaratne (RU/MFST/01/04). Master of Food Science and Technology (MFST) Programme. Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna. Sri Lanka.
03
Jayamanne, VS (2009-2010). Development and Evaluation of straight red rice noodles and designing of a steam chamber. MSc thesis of Mr Kankanamge Sanjeews Kumararathna (RU/MFST/01/07). Master of Food Science and Technology (MFST) Programme. Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna.
04
Jayamanne, VS (2019). Development of value-added banana cubes and determination of its quality parameters. MSc study of KK Nayana Samanthi (RU/MFST/01/06). Master of Food Science and Technology (MFST) Programme. Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna. Sri Lanka.
05
Jayamanne, VS (2015). Utilization of agrobiodiversity and determinants of food and nutrition security of households in a village near the Sinharaja rain forest in Sri Lanka. MSc study of GSN Fernando (RU/MFST/02/06). Master of Food Science and Technology (MFST) Programme. University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.
06
Jayamanne, VS (2014). Impact of Ascorbic acid on the keeping quality of butter. MSc study of WAUP Weerasinghe (RU/MFST/01/14). Master of Food Science and Technology (MFST) Programme. Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.
07
Jayamanne, VS (2018). Development of Amukkara (Withania somnifera) and Hathawariya (Asparagus recemosus) incorporated frozen yoghurt. MSc study of EGPD Jayasinghe (RU/MFST/01/15). Master of Food Science and Technology (MFST) Programme, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna.
08
Jayamanne, VS (2018). Development of fat and sugar free yoghurt and determination of its quality parameters. MSc study of KGC Charith Hemantha (RU/MFST/01/03). Master of Food Science and Technology (MFST) Programme. Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna. Sri Lanka.
09
Jayamanne, VS (2026). Consumer perception towards street foods in Southern Province in Sri Lanka. MSc study of MHM Ranasinghe (RU/AG/2024/03/02). MSc in Food Science and Technology Programme. University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.
10
Jayamanne VS (2026). Study of key challenges faced by organic food exporters in Sri Lanka. MSc study of M Hemachandra (RU/AG/2024/03/07). MSc in Food Science and Technology programme. University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.

YouTube Videos

Total: 7

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Conference Publications

Total: 52

Chathurika, GWP, Jayamanne, VS, Piyaratne, & MKDK (2024). Consumer Perception on bakery foods and development of a Food Safety Cloud for the Bakery Industry in Sri Lanka. Proc. International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment (ISAE) Conference, 10 May 2024. Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. Pp. 75. (Abstract).

Dhanawardhana, AMU, Jayamanne, VS, Piyaratne, & MKDK (2023). Consumer Perception on Dairy Foods and Development of a Food Safety Cloud for the Dairy Industry in Sri Lanka. Proc. The 1st Ruhuna International Conference on Innovation and Technology (RICIT). 24th November 2023. Faculty of Technology. University of Ruhuna. Pp.4. (Abstract).

Kumararathna, KS, Shanika, KA, Navarathne, SB, Jayamanne, & VS (2022). Performance comparison of five different steam chambers used to produce straight and single form of rice noodle strings. Proc. ISAE Symposium, 16 June 2022. University of Ruhuna. Pp. 73. (Abstract).

Kanishka, MEVL, Jayamanne, VS, Piyaratne, & MKDK (2018). Assessment of nutritional status of rural adults in Mapalana-Pitakatuwana GN division, Matara and development of the "NutriGuide" software as a computer-based nutritional guide. Proceedings of the ISAE 2018 Conference, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. Pp.34.

Jayamanne, VS, Yunita, D, Dodd, & C (2016). The viability of probiotic bifidobacteria in soft-cheese during ripening. Proc. International Conference on Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods. Kalamata, Greece. Pp.128. (Abstract).

Silva, KDRR, Nanayakkara, GJM, Jayamanne, VS, Wijesinghe, DGNG, Fernando, GSN, Wijesekara, & GAW (2014). Utilization of agro- biodiversity for dietary diversity by rural households in Sri Lanka. Proc. International Symposium on Biodiversity, Food and Nutrition. Colombo, Sri Lanka. Pp.13. (Abstract).

Jayamanne, VS, Chai, Z., Fernando, GSN, Subodinee, AAM, Kumari, WGU, Senanayaka, SGJN, Rathnasekara, & WADPR (2013). Baseline study on the nutritional status of rural population in Ambagahakanda village adjacent to the Sinharaja forest. Proceedings of Eleventh Academic Sessions. University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. Pp.117.

Ranaweera, DI, Nawarathna, SB, Jayamanne, & VS (2013). Development of quick cooking jak seeds (Artocarpus heterophylus L.) for the fast food industry. Proc. Annual Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS). Sri Lanka. Pp.232-234. (Extended Abstract).

Samarakoon, UD, Jayamanne, & VS (2013). Development of a ready-to-serve (RTS) drink using Kothalahimbutu (Salacia reticulata). Proc. 10th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna. Sri Lanka. Pp.83.

Abeysinghe, ID, Jayamanne, VS, Fernando, & J (2013). Production of herbal butter incorporated with ginger. Proc. International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment, 2012(ISAE 2012), . University of Ruhuna. Sri Lanka. Pp. 180-183. (Extended Abstract).

Shirani, KGT, Jayamanne, & VS (2013). Development of herbal cheese using curry leaves. Proc. Student Session, ISAE 2013. University of Ruhuna. Pp. 168-171. (Extended Abstract).

Ranaweera, DI, Nawarathna, SB, Jayamanne, & VS (2013). Development of rapid-cooking jak seeds. Proc. Student Session, ISAE 2013. University of Ruhuna. Pp. 164-167. (Extended Abstract).

Arachchi, MPM, Nawarathna, KKK, Jayamanne, & VS (2013). Development of muffin using Buthsarana yam flour. Proc. Student Session, ISAE 2012. University of Ruhuna. Pp. 156-159(Extended Abstract).

Wickramasinghe, YK, Jayamanne, & VS (2012). Development of herbal tea incorporated with Gammalu. Proc. ISAE 2012. University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. Pp. 112.

Maduwanthi, SMPC, Hafeel, RF, Sirisena, DN, Rathnayaka, WMUK, Jayamanne, & VS (2011). Influence of straw on grain quality parameters of rice variety Bg359 under different water regimes. Proc. The Eight Academic Sessions, 2011, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. Pp.200.

Galapatti, KM, Jayamanne, & VS (2011). Manufacture of cakes using bread-fruit flour. Proc. 8th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna. Pp.205.

Kumudumali, P. G., Jayarathna, M. P. K., Jayamanne, V. S., & Silva, A. S. K. (2011). Development of carotene enriched pasteurized milk incorporated with carrot (Daucus carota L.). Proceedings of the Eighth Academic Sessions. University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. Pp.184.

Silva, D., ASK, Jayamanne, & VS (2010). Development of an organic Aloe vera drink incorporated with citrus fruit. Proc. International Symposium, 2010, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna. Pp.27-29. (Extended Abstract).

Warnakulasuriya, DP, Fonseka, S, Jayamanne, VS, Fernando, & GSN (2010). Bottling and improvement of the shelf-life of king coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) water as an organic soft drink. Proc. The International Symposium of the Faculty of Agriculture, 2010, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 16thNovember 2010. Pp.145-147. (Extended Abstract).

Udayanganie, KKA, Jayamanne, & VS (2010). Development of Coconut milk drink with readily available fruits in Sri Lanka. Proc. International Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna. Pp.32-33.

Abeysekara, S, Jayamanne, & VS (2010). Development of healthy fruit yoghurt incorporated with Ambarella fruit. Proc. International Symposium 2010. Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna. Pp.113.

Ramanayake, RATM, Jayamanne, VS, & MPΚ, J. (2010). Development of pasteurized malted drink. Proc. International Symposium, 2010, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna. Pp.117.

Galappatti, KM, Jayamanne, & VS (2010). Production of fruit yoghurt with incorporated Annona. Proc. 10th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna. Pp.107.

Pilapitiya, OH, Jayamanne, & VS (2010). Development of fruit yoghurt incorporated with Jak fruit. Proc. 10th Academic Sessions. University of Ruhuna. Pp.118.

Abeysekare, S, Jayamanne, & VS (2010). Development of healthy fruit yoghurt incorporated with Star fruit. Proc. 10th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna. Sri Lanka. Pp. 105.

Jayamanne, & VS (2009). Survival kinetics of probiotic Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium longum in buffalo curd. Proc. SLAAS Annual Sessions 2009. Sri Lanka. Pp.37-39. (Extended Abstract).

Roshinie, MKK, Navaratne, SB, Jayamanne, & VS (2009). Evaluation of the effect of Hal bark on controlling yeast. Proc. 2nd National Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna. Sri Lanka. Pp.90.

Jayamanne, & VS (2009). Occurrence of pathogenic Listeria monocytogenes strains in raw meat and meat products in Sri Lanka. Proc. SLAAS Annual Sessions 2009. Sri Lanka. Pp.197. (Extended Abstract).

Jayamanne, VS, Dissanayaka, & KC (2008). Determination of the survival kinetics of probiotic bifidobacteria and lactobacilli in bio-yoghurt. Proc. SLAAS Annual Sessions 2008. Pp.28-30. (Extended Abstract).

Jayamanne, VS, Adams, MR, Dissanayaka, & KC (2008). Some studies on characterization of bacterial contents in bio-yoghurts. Proc. National Symposium, 2008, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna. Pp.44-45.

Gurusinghe, AK, Jayamanne, & VS (2008). Development of herbal tea with Masbedda plant leaves. Proc. National Symposium, 2008, University of Ruhuna. Pp.128-129.

Pilapitiya, OH, Arsekularatne, DAM, Jayamanne, & VS (2008). Development of a set-type yoghurt using goat milk. Proc. National Symposium 2008. University of Ruhuna. Pp.113.

Jayamanne, VS, Adams, & MR (2007). Viability of probiotic bifidobacteria in traditional buffalo curd in Sri Lanka. Proc. International Conference on Traditional Dairy Foods. Karnal, India. Pp. 26. (Abstract).

Jayamanne, VS, Samarajeewa, & U (2007). Occurrence of virulent Listeria monocytogenes strains in milk products in Sri Lanka. Proc. Asia Conference on Laboratory Biosafety and Biosecurity. Bangkok. Thailand Pp.48. (Abstract).

Jayamanne, VS, Adams, & MR (2007). Development of polynomial survival models for bifidobacteria. Proc. SLAAS Annual Sessions 2007. Pp.32-33. (Extended Abstract).

Jayamanne, VS, Adams, & MR (2006). Effects of pH, storage temperature and Eh on the survival of probiotic bifidobacteria. Proc. CIFST Conference 2006. Montreal, Canada. Pp.213. (Abstract).

Jayamanne, VS, Adams, & MR (2005). Survival kinetics and stress resistance of Bifidobacterium spp. Proc. SfAM Summer Conference. Brighton, England. Pp.31. (Abstract).

Jayamanne, VS, Adams, & MR (2005). Development of survival models for bifidobacteria proves useful for the bio-yoghurt industry. Proc. 4th NIZO Dairy conference 2005. Arnhem, The Netherlands. Pp.29. (Abstract).

Jayamanne, VS, Adams, & MR (2005). Identity, survival, and stress resistance of Bifidobacterium spp. in bio-yoghurts. Proc. International Conference on Environmental, Applied and Industrial Microbiology 2005. Badajoz. Spain. Pp.481. (Abstract).

Jayamanne, VS, Adams, & MR (2005). Modelling the survival of Bifidobacterium longum in fermented milk. Predictive Food Microbiology and Risk Assessment. Proc. SfAM Winter Conference 2005. Norwich, England. Pp.18. (Abstract).

Jayamanne, VS, Adams, & MR (2004). Production of probiotic buffalo curd with incorporated bifidobacteria. Proc. 1st Festival of Research, 2004, University of Surrey. England. Pp.17. (Abstract).

Jayamanne, V. S., & Adams, M. R. (2004). Survival of probiotic Bifidobacterium spp. in fermented milk products (Abstract). Proceedings of the SfAM Summer Conference 2004, Cork, Ireland, p. 22.

Jayamanne, V. S., & Adams, M. R. (2003). Production of probiotic buffalo curd with incorporated bifidobacteria and evaluation of its effect on sensory properties (Abstract). Proceedings of the Association of Applied Biologists Conference 2003, London, England, p. 71.

Jayamanne, V. S., & Samarajeewa, U. (2003). Listeria monocytogenes: Its survival during processing (Extended Abstract). Proceedings of the 8th ASEAN Food Conference 2003, Hanoi, Vietnam, pp. 728-731.

Jayamanne, V. S., & Wijeratne, M. (1998). Current trends in technology adoption in the tea smallholdings sector (Extended Abstract). Proceedings of the SLAAS Annual Sessions 1998, pp. 346-347.

Rathnayaka, M., Wijeratne, V., & Jayamanne, V. S. (1998). Evaluation of grain quality characteristics of commonly grown rice varieties (Extended Abstract). Proceedings of the SLAAS Annual Sessions 1998, pp. 112-114.

Jayarathna, MPK, Gamage, PMW, Jayamanne, VS, Gunarathna, MAWS, Galappatti, KM, Nanayakkara, GT, Udayanganie, KKA, Ramanayake, & RATM (2011). Development of value-added low-fat yoghurts using mixed- fruits, Cassava flour (Manihot esculenta L.) cereal mixture and evaluation of their physicochemical, microbiological and sensory properties. Proc. Eighth Academic Sessions. University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. Pp. 17-23(Full Paper).

Dissanayake, SAJ, Wadasinghe, A, Jayamanne, VS, Fernando, & GSN (2011). Evaluation of pungency of chillie using the Scoville Index. Proc. 8th Academic Sessions, 2011, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. Pp.36-41(Full Paper).

Fernando, GSN, Jayamanne, & VS (2010). Development of herbal drinking yoghurt incorporated with Curry leaves, Hathawariya and Polpala. Proc. International Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna. Pp.112. (Full Paper).

Udage, PM, Arsekularatne, M, Jayamanne, VS, Fernando, & GSN (2010). Development of frozen jelly incorporated vanilla ice cream and determination of its quality parameters. Proc. The International Symposium of the Faculty of Agriculture 2010. University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 16thNovember 2010. Pp. 80 – 92. (Full Paper).

Pathirana, SD, Hafeel, RF, Jayamanne, VS, Udayanganie, & KKA (2010). Evaluation of grain quality attributes of rice grown with compost and different levels of chemical fertilizers. Proc. The International Symposium of the Faculty of Agriculture 2010. University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 16thNovember 2010. Pp.135 – 139. (Full Paper).

Jayamanne, V. S., & Adams, M. R. (2005). Viability of probiotic Bifidobacterium spp. in stress environmental conditions. Proceedings of the 2nd Festival of Research, University of Surrey, England, p. 39.

Books / Book Chapters

Total: 5

Silva, K. D. R. R., Fernando, G. S. N., & Jayamanne, V. S. Food and Nutrition Security (112 p.). Lambert Academic Publishing. ISBN-13: 978-3-659-81647-5.

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Jayamanne, V. S., & Pilapitiya, O. H. Food Microbiology (100 p.). Neat Graphics, Matara, Sri Lanka. ISBN: 978-955-52045-1-4.

Jayamanne, V. S. Food-borne Illnesses (100 p.). Neat Graphics, Matara, Sri Lanka. ISBN: 978-955-52045-0-7.

Jayamanne, V. S., & Fernando, G. S. N. Food Science & Technology (225 p.). Neat Graphics, Matara, Sri Lanka. ISBN: 978-955-52045-3-8.

Jayamanne, V. S., & Silva, A. S. K. Quality Control & Standardization of Food (110 p.). Neat Graphics, Matara, Sri Lanka. ISBN: 978-955-52045-2-1.

Articles in Magazines and Newsletters

Total: 1

Nutri Bulletin Issue II, July 2026 (Nutri-Bulletin-Issue-II July 2026.pdf)

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