Mrs Menaka Sivakaran
BSc (Hons) Food Science and Nutrition (Wayamba University of Sri Lanka) (2010)
MSc Food Science (London Metropolitan University, UK) (2013)
MPhil (Reading – University of Jaffna)
Field of Study – Food Science and Nutrition
Email: menaka@univ.jfn.ac.lk
jmenakaj@yahoo.com
Phone: 0773126394
1. Tutor – Department of Food science and Technology, Faculty of Livestock Fisheries and Nutrition From 2010 September to 2011 December.
2. Assistant Lecturer – Home Economics Unit, Faculty of Arts University of Jaffna. September 2015 to June 2016
3. Lecturer (probationary) from 2016 – 2024, Home Economics Unit, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna.
4.Lecturer (Confirmed) 2024 to Date , Home Economics Unit, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna.
• committee member in Jaffna University 3rd International Conference 2016
• Writer for Programme Review for Home Economics (2017)
• Member of Syllabus review committee at Home Economics
• Writer for Home Economics Unit for The Review of Undergraduate Study programmes of Sri Lankan Universities
• Writer for The Centenary Celebration of Humanities and Social Sciences teaching in University Education in Sri Lanka (1921-2021) on behalf of Home Economics Unit (2021)
• Academic Counsellor for Home Economics
• Member of Faculty Curriculum Development, Revision and Monitoring Committee
Refereed and Indexed Journal-
1. Jeyakumar, M., Ginigaddarage, P.H., Ariyawansa, K.W.S and Jayasinghe, C.V.L. (2016). Identification of histamine producing enterobacteriaceae in Indian mackerel (Rastrelligerkanagurta) using Polymerase Chain Reaction. The Sri Lankan Journal of South Asian Studies, Faculty of Arts, 02 (01), 13-26.
2. M, Sivakaran. (2022). Banana Leaf Meal, A Tamil Traditional Way of Eating, Journal of Intangible Cultural Heritage (JICH), 1 (II), 13-19.(Available at http://fhss.sjp.ac.lk/anth/journal-of-intangible-cultural-heritage, ISSN 2820-2260 (Online).
3.Sivakaran, M. (2023). Dietary Habits of Urban Vulnerable late Adolescents in three selected Grama Niladhari divisions of Jaffna Municipality, Sri Lankan Journal of Technology Research, 36-40.
International Conference-
1.Jeyakumar, M., Ariyawansa, K.W.S., Ginigaddarage, P.H and De Silva, M.S.W. (2010). Identification of Vibrio parahaemolyticus in shrimp (Penaeus monodon) using polymerase chain reaction, Proceedings of 3rd International Symposium, Sabragamuwa University of Sri Lanka,55.
2.Jeyakumar, M and Ghoddusi, H. (2016). Encapsulation of probiotic Bifidobacterium longum for use in dairy products, Proceedings of the Wayamba University of Sri Lanka International Conference WinC 2016, 165.
3.Sivakaran, M and Ghoddusi (2018). In vitro studies of survival of encapsulated Bifidobacterium animalis sub sp lactis in yogurt and simulated gastric acidic condition, Proceedings of Jaffna University International research Conference JUICe2018, 54-56.
4.Sivakaran, M. (2019). Jaffna ‘Odiyal Koozh’ a hidden treasure of Palmyrah, Proceedings of International Conference on intangible cultural heritage (ICICH2019), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 178.
5.Sivakaran, M. (2019). Potential uses of Little Millet (Panicumsumatrense), A Valuable cereal neglected in contemporary world, Proceedings of The Open University Research sessions (OURS2019), 84.
6.Sivakaran, M. (2019). Consumer demand of foxtail millet in Jaffna, Proceedings of 7th International Conference of Sabragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (ICSUSL2019), 199.
7.Sivakaran, M. (2020). Banana leaf meal, a Tamil traditional way of eating, Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on intangible cultural heritage (ICICH2020), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 236.
8.Sivakaran, M. (2021). Challenges faced by small scale food industries during covid 19, Proceedings of International Research Symposium – (IRS 2021), Sripalee campus, University of Colombo.
9.Sivakaran, M. (2021). Home cooking trend coming out of early Covid 19, Proceedings of Peradeniya University International Research Sessions 2021, Sri Lanka, Vol. 23, 11th & 12th November 2021, 31.
10.Sivakaran, M. (2021). Effects of Sample Volume on Sensory Perception of Soya Milk, Proceedings of Eighth International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 01 – 03 December 2021, 24.
11.Sivakaran, M. (2021). Traditional Paddy Harvesting Customs of Hindus in Jaffna district, Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on intangible cultural heritage (ICICH2020), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 87.
12.Sivakaran, M. (2021). Traditional herbal bath used for postpartum recovery, Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on intangible cultural heritage (ICICH2020), University of Sri Jayewardenepura,121.
13.Sivakaran, M. (2022). Key challenges faced by households for food access by Covid19, Proceedings of the International Research Conference of the SLTC Research University Sri Lanka (IRC2022), 231-233.
14.Sivakaran, M. (2022). Influence of social media advertisments on food purchasing behaviour among young adults, Proceedings of the International Open University Research Sessions (iOURS2022), 98. ISSN 2012-9912.
15.Sivakaran, M. (2023). Use of garlic in postpartum diet and practices in Jaffna district, Book of Abstracts of the 4th International Conference on Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICICH2023), 179. ISSN 2550-2360.
16.Sivakaran, M. (2023). Food consumption pattern of adolescents in Uduththurai Grama Niladhari division of Jaffna district, Proceedings of International Open University Research Sessions (OURS2023), 134.
17. Sivakaran, M., Arasaratnam, V and Surendrakumaran, R. (2024). Breakfast habits and weight status of adolescents aged 17-19 years living in Sandilipay Medical Officer of Health area, Jaffna district, Proceedings of the International Research Conference of the Open University of Sri Lanka (IRC-OUSL 2024).
18. Sivakaran, M., Arasaratnam, V and Surendrakumaran, R. (2024). Prevalence of anaemia among adolescents girls: A case study based on Sandilipay Medical Officer of Health area, Jaffna district, Proceedings of the 13th Annual Science Research Session, FAS, SEUSL, Sri Lanka, 83, ISBN 978-955-627-029-7.
19. Sivakaran, M., Arasaratnam, V and Surendrakumaran, R. (2024). Preliminary study on selected blood biochemical parameters in adolescents from the Kopay Medical Officer of health, Jaffna, Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka: 1st -2nd November 2024, 175.
National and Regional Conference –
1.Jeyakumar, M., Ginigaddarage, P.H., Ariyawansa, K.W.S and Jayasinghe, C.V.L. (2011). Detection of histamine forming Enterobacteriaceae in fish using polymerase chain reaction, Proceedings of the 17th sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.
2.Menaka , J. (2016). Effect of storage temperature on ripening of bananas (Musa spp), Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association, 23,1.
• Resource person – Advanced level Home Economics Food And Nutrition Workshop at J/ Ramanathan College, Maruthanarmadam (2016)
• Resource person – Two days Workshop for Home Economics Teachers from Thenmaradchi Zone Education on Food And Nutrition modules at J/ Chavakachcheri Hindu Ladies College (2016).
• Resource person – Training Teachers for Science and Technology Research in School Level, Provincial Department of Education, Trincomalee (2017)
• Member of Jury of Inventions at Sri Lanka Inventors Commission – ‘Sahasak Nimavum’ 2017- 2018
• Participated in the Agriculture Exhibition jointly with Department of Agriculture and related departments (2018,2019)
• Resource person – BEd Home Economics – Food and Nutrition modules at National Institute of Education (2019,2020)
• Moderator and Second Examiner for the NVQ Level 6 Food Technology course units offered by University College, Jaffna (2022)