Department of Biosystems Technology
Faculty of Technology
University of Ruhuna
Dr. (Mrs.) HCC De Silva
Department of Biosystems Techhnology
Senior Lecturer Gr.II
chandani@btec.ruh.ac.lk
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Education
| PhD (environmental engineering), Saitama University, Saitama, Japan - 2017 |
| BSc special degree (hons) in Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Specialized in Limnology, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka - 2011 |
Professional Experience
| Head of the Department | Department of Multidisciplinary Studies, Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna | February 2023 to up to date |
| Senior lecturer (Grade II) | Department of Biosystems Technology, Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna | January 2022 to up to date |
| Scientist | Regional Research Center (RRC), National Aquatic Resources Research and development Agency (NARA), Panapitiya, Waskaduwa. | August 2020 to January 2022 |
| PhD candidate | Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Saitama University, Saitama, Japan. | October 2014 to September 2017 |
| Teaching Assistant (TA) | Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Saitama University, Japan. | October 2016 to March 2017 |
| Demonstrator in Department Limnology | Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. | August 2011 to November 2011 |
| Temporary Lecturer | Department Limnology, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. | November 2011 to March 2014 |
| Trainee | Water supply and drainage board in Malimbada and Matara | May 2011 to July 2011 |
PUBLICATIONS
Publications(Journal / Conference)
| Chalanika De Silva, H. C., Asaeda, T. (2017). Effects of heat stress on growth, photosynthetic pigments, oxidative damage and competitive capacity of three submerged macrophytes. Journal of Plant Interactions, 12(1), 228-236. |
| Hendadura Chandani Chalanika De Silva, Asaeda, T. (2017). Stress response and tolerance of the submerged macrophyte Elodea nuttallii (Planch) St. John to heat stress: a comparative study of shock heat stress and gradual heat stress. Journal of Plant Biosystems: An International Journal dealing with all Aspects of Plant Biology,1-8. |
| De Silva H. C. C., Asanthi H. B., Maithreepala R. A., Gamage T. P. (2016). Spatial and Temporal Variation of Physico-chemical Parameters and Primary Productivity in Muruthawela Reservoir, Sri Lanka, Asian Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences 4 (4). pp. 224-232. |
| Chalanika C., Asaeda T. and Sanjaya K. 2020. Heat shock stress induced oxidative damage in submerged macrophytes. Proc.17th Academic sessions, University of Ruhuna, Matara. |
| Sanjaya, K., K. S. S. Atapaththu, G. E. D. Jayalath, and H. C. C. Silva. 2019. Plant and Benthic Macroinvertebrates Communities in the Headwater Region of a Stream Case Study, Waturawa Ela Tributary of Ginganga, Deniyaya. Proc.16th Academic sessions, University of Ruhuna, Matara. |
| Hendadura Chandani Chalanika De Silva, Asaeda T. 2017. Gradual heat stress induced effects on growth, pigments, oxidative injury and thermal acclimation of Elodea nuttallii, Proc. 17th ISRLE and 3rd ISAB. Shiga, Japan. 3-6 March 2017. |
| Hendadura Chandani Chalanika De Silva, Asaeda, T. 2016. Stress response of two submerged macrophytes; Elodea nuttallii and Potamogeton crispus to low temperature, Proc. International congress of the East Asian Federation of Ecological Societies. Daegu, Korea. 19 - 22 April, 2016. |
| Hendadura Chandani Chalanika De Silva, Asaeda T. 2016. Species-Specific Stress Response and Competitive Capacity of Submerged Macrophytes to Thermal Effect, Proc. The 7th International Conference on Water Resources and Environment Research. Kyoto, Japan. 5-9 June 2016. |
| Hendadura Chandani Chalanika De Silva, Asaeda T. 2016. Photosynthetic performance and stress response of Potamogeton anguillanus to salinity, Proc. 20th international symposium of Ecology and Civil Engineering Society of Japan. Tokyo, Japan. 2-5 September 2016. |
| Hendadura Chandani Chalanika De Silva, Asaeda T. 2016. Stress response and tolerance of submerged macrophytes to Salinity stress; A comparative study on Potamgeton anguillanus and Egeria densa, Proc. 81th International conference, Japanese Society of Limnology. Okinawa, Japan. 3-6 November 2016. |
| Hendadura Chandani Chalanika De Silva, Asaeda T. 2015. Effects of Shocked Heat Stress (SHS) on growth and photosynthetic pigments of submerged macrophyte; Elodea nuttallii., Proc. 19 international symposium of Ecology and Civil Engineering Society of Japan. Koriyama, Japan. 10-13 September 2015. |
| Hendadura Chandani Chalanika De Silva, Asaeda T. 2015. Responses of photosynthetic pigments and antioxidant enzymes to shocked heat stress in Elodea nuttallii, Proc. 80th International conference, Japanese Society of Limnology. Hakodate, Japan. 26-29 September 2015. |
| De Silva, H. C. C., Asanthi., H.B., Maithreepala, R.A., Gamage, T.P.2014. Vertical variation of primary productivity and phytoplankton density in Muruthawela reservoir, Sri lanka, Proc. 01st International Agricultural Research Symposium, 11-12 August, Colombo. Sri Lanka concil of Agricultural Research Policy. Pp 119. |
| De Silva, H. C. C., Asanthi., H.B., Maithreepala, R.A., Gamage, T.P.2014. Diurnal vertical distribution of zooplankton with variations of asic physico chemical parameters in Muruthawela reservoir, Sri lanka, Proc. 11th Academic Sessions of University of Ruhuna, edited by M.K. wanniarachchige. p. University of Ruhuna, Matara. |
| De Silva, H. C. C., Gamage, T. P., D. Jayasingha, A. U. (2012). Root architecture of typical bank vegetation and its contribution for river bank stability, Proc. 7th international forestry and environment symposium (p. 69). Wattala: Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. |
| Asanthi, H., De Silva, H., Sanjaya, H., Deepananda, K., Gamage, T., Weerakoon, D., et al. (2012). Zooplankton diversity and physico chemical characteristics of Udawalawe reservoir: a preliminary study of the seasonal dynamics of zooplankton, Proc. Eighteenth sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aaquatic Resources (p. 62). Colombo 07: Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aaquatic Resources. |
Conference publication
| The Influence of social media, Electronic Game Usage, and Academic performance on Sleep Quality: A Case Study at the Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna. D. D. S. Dissanayaka, H. C. C. De Silva, E. D. N. D. Sandaruwan, P. A. P. Sandamali, M. P. Malisha, N. M. U. W. Nawarathna, L. M. S. M. Bandara, N. A. U. K. Gunasekara, U. P. M. B. S. Kularathna, R. S. Madushani, D. M. H. V. S. Bandara, and P. M. Parindya (2023). Ruhuna International Conference on Innovation and Technology 2023. |
| Replacement of imported fish oil with locally made fish oil for economical supplementary feed formulation for Koi carp. D.A. Athukorala and H.C.C. De Silva (2022). National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA), Scientific Sessions 2022. |
AWARDS & FELLOWSHIPS
| Japanese Government Scholarship (MEXT) for postgraduate study (2014 - 2017) |
MEMBERSHIPS & ACTIVITIES IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES
| Member of the Board of study (BOR) of the Faculty of Technology |
| Member of the By low committee of the Faculty of Technology |
| Member of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of the Faculty of Technology |
| October 2014 to September 2017 - Member of the Japanese Society of Limnology and the Ecology and Civil Engineering Society, Japan. |
| Participation for the national seminar on Ground water organized by International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Sri Lanka, 2013. |
RESEARCH INTERESTS
| Tissue culture technology |
| Fish feed formulation |
| Ornamental fish breeding |
| Environmental monitoring |
| Mangroves |
| Environmental stresses on aquatic organisms |
| Aquatic plants |