Prof. R. Srikaran

• Chairman, Science Faculty Research Committee (from June 2023 to to date).
• Student Counsellor (March 2025 to date).
• Senate representative from the Board of Faculty of Science 2004 to 2007.
• Head of the Department of Chemistry, 2007 to 2010.
• Member of the Board of Studies of Graduate studies for three years with effect from 18-03-2008 and then with effect from 01-04-2011 for another three years.
• Committee member of Faculty Research Committee 2013.
• Well-being Coordinator, Faculty of Science, May 2018 to date.

Publications in refereed journals

1. Spivey, A.C.; Srikaran, R. “Protecting groups”, in Annual Reports on the Progress of Chemistry, Section B, Organic Chemistry, Vol 97, Ed.J.A.Joule, RSC, Cambridge, 2001, 97, 41-59.
2. Spivey, A.C.; Srikaran, R.; Diaper, C.M. Turner, D.J.  “Traceless solid phase synthesis of 2-substituted pyrimidines using an “off the shelf chlorogermane functionalized resin”, Org.Biomol.Chem., 2003, 1, 1638-1640.
3. Spivey, A.C.; McKendrick, J.; Srikaran, R.; Brigit, A.H. “Solid phase synthesis of an A-B loop mimetic of the Ce’ domain of human IgE: macrocylisation by Sonogashira coupling”’, J.Org.Chem. 2003, 68, 1843-1851.
4. S.N.Surendran, V.Kumaran, R.Sivarajah, S.R.Krishnarajah, R.Srikaran, K.Raghavendra, “A note on the larvicidal efficacy of saponin constituted crude extracts of the plant and animal origin against Aedes aegypti L”, J.Natn.Sci. Foundation Sri Lanka, 2009, 37 (3), 215-217.
5. Tharmila S, Thileepan T, Thavaranjit A.C, Srikaran R. “Antibacterial properties of “Accumus” mouth wash” SLJIM, 2011, 01 (02) 83-85.
6. Srikaran R, Kontorgiorgis CA, Warren SA, Pisaneschi,F, Spivey AC “Synthesis of a 4-Aryl-2-anilinopyrimidine Using a Germanium-Functionalised Non-Cross-Linked Polystyrene (NCPS) Support” ,Synlett, 2013, 24, 1663-1666.
7. Jeyasakthy S, Jeyadvan J.P, Thavaranjit A.C., Manoranjan T, Srikaran R, Krishnapillai N, “Antifungal activity and qualitataive phytochemical analysis of extracts obtained by sequential extraction of some medicinal plants in Jaffna peninsula” Archives of Applied Science Research, 2013, 5 (6) 214-221.
8. Sivasinthuja P, Srikaran R, Thavaranjit A.C,Velauthamurty K, Tharmila C.J, Abiman P, Iyngaran, P “Contents of nitrate, nirite and the occurrence of bacteria in fermented cooked parboiled rice and their potential ingestion in the diet” Archives of Applied Science Research, 2014, 4 (4),56-61.
9. Sathiyavasan S, Sithambaresan, M, Parthiban G, Srikaran R, “Synthesis and spectroscopic analysis of the nature of coordination modes of ligands in copper (ii) and cadmium (ii) complexes of two N-oxidobenzamide derivatives” International journal of science, 2017, 5(5), 179-181.
10. Srikaran R, Dulanjali S “Evaluation of in-vitro urolithiatic activity of methanolic extracts of cucumis melo seeds on calcium oxalate crystals” International journal of current pharmaceutical research, 2019 , 11, 18-20.
11. Kuganathan N, Srikaran R, Fossati P.C.M, Chroneos A, “Theoretical Modeling of Defects, Dopants, and Diffusion in the Mineral Ilmenite” Minerals, 2019, 9, 610.
12. Kuganathan N, Srikaran, R, Chroneos A,  “Stability of Coinage Metals Interacting with C₆₀” Nanomaterials, 2019, 9, 1484.
13. Ramitha Premathilake, Sinnadurai Thuvaragan, Vinotha Sanmugarajah, Ratnasothy Srikaran,  , Nahmagal Krishnapillai, “Comparative Quality Evaluation of Different Brands of ‘Triphala’: A Polyherbal Medicine in Sri Lanka”, J Young Pharm, 2021; 13(3), 235-238.
14. Diviyagahage C. M, Thuvaragan S,  Gnanakarunyan T, Srikaran R “Formulation and characterization of essential oils based antibacterial hand sanitizer gels”, The Pharmaceutical Journal of Sri Lanka 2021 11(1): Page 14 – 26.
15. S. Keerththana, R. Srikaran, “Green synthesis of copper oxide and zinc oxide nanoparticles from Spondias dulcis leaf extract and their application for the removal of toxic methylene blue dye residue from water bodies”, VINGNANAM Journal of Science 20, 2,2025, 32-34.

Published in abstract form

1. A.C.Spivey, C.Diaper, R.Srikaran, T.Jones, C.Noban, G.Ellames, A. Kohler, H.Wadsworth “Opportunities for isotope labeling via solidphase synthesis with organogermanium linkers” J Label Compd Radiopharm 47, 2004, 299-334.
2. R. Mageswaran; M. Senthilnanthanan; R. Srikaran; P. Abiman, “Quality of ground water in selected areas of northern part of Sri Lanka”, Proceedings of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, 60, 2004, 225.
3. P. Ragusuthan, R. Mageswaran; M. Senthilnanthanan; R. Srikaran; J. P. Jeyadevan; “A comparative study of bioactivity of Palmyrah fruit pulp from different palm varieties in Jaffna district”, Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association, 12, 2005, 12.
4. S. Rajadurai, R. Mageswaran; M. Senthilnanthanan; R. Srikaran; J. P. Jeyadevan; “A comparative study of different methods for improved quality sweet toddy”, Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association, 12, 2005, 11.                    
5. R.Srikaran, R.Sivarajah, S.R.Krishnarajah, P.Krishnarajah, A.Kajatheepan, S.N.Surendran, “Larvicidal effect of crude extract from Holothuria atra against Aedes aegypti”, Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association, 14, 2006, 57
6. S.Ketheeswaran, K.Rajendram, R.Srikaran, K.Ahilan, “Preliminary studies of electrical and low magnetic field transport process in Red Soils (Latosols) in Northern Sri-Lanka”, Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association, 14, 2006, 12
7. A.Manjceevan, R.Srikaran, “Comparison of Harmful substances in a locally made mosquito coil with the commercially available mosquito coils” Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association, 15, 2008,
8. A.Manjceevan, A.Kajatheepan, R.Srikaran, S.N.Surendran, “Larvicidal effect of crude extract from Ocimum americanum against Aedes aegypti” Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association, 15, 2008.
9. V.Kumaran, A.Kajatheepan, R.Srikaran, S.R.Krishnarajah, S.N.Surendran, “Larvicidal effects of crude extract from Sapindus emarginatus against Aedes aegypti” Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association, 15, 2008, 15.                                 
10. R.Sivatharshini, R. Srikaran, “Preparation of a new and efficient bar soap from soap nut oil” Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association, 15, 2008, 7
11. Shivatharshini R, Aarani P, Srikaran R, Thavaranjit A.C, Thayalini T “Preparation of novel curcuma bath soap” Ayurveda conference 43-44, 2010
12. Narmatha N, Velauthamurty K, Iyngaran P, Abiman P, Srikaran R, “Some quality parameters of salt, water and soil samples from some selected areas in Jaffna peninsula” Vavuniya campus research session 2011
13. S.Sinthuja, P.Abiman, P.Iyngaran, K Velauthamurty, R.Srikaran “Determination of thermodynamic parameters of weak acids using conductivity method” Proceedings of SLASS 59, 2012
14. S. Jeyasakthy, R. Srikaran, J.P.Jeyadevan, A.C. Thavaranjit, T. Manoranjan “Bioassay guided isolation of Cassia alata stem bark extract” J/University International conference, 12, 2012
15. K.Vanimuhunthan, R.Srikaran, “The effects of self-learning package on student learning in chemistry”, IOCES 3^rd conference, Thailand, 2013
16. Tharshika T, G. Sashikesh, R.Srikaran, S. Rathiga, R. Shivatharshini “Stability study of yellow colour pigment extracted from Turmeric (Curcuma longa) root” Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association, 23, 2016,
17. W.M.P.D.K. Wijethunga, R.Srikaran, A.C.Thavaranjit “Preliminary studies on antimicrobial activity of Leucas Zeylanica plant extract”, proceedings of NIFS, Kandy, 58, 2018
18. R. Srikaran, S. Salika Dulanjali “ Evaluation of in-vitro anti-urolithiatic activity of the methanolic extract of cucumis melo seeds” Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association, 26, 2019, 18.
19. S.K.A.M.R.Samarasinghe, R.Srikaran, A.C.Thavaranjit “Phyto chemical screening, antifungal and antibacterial activity of Psidium guajava leaf extract” Proceedings of PGIS, 19, 2019
20. Diviygahage C.M., Thuvaragan S., John Gnanakarunyan T., Srikaran R, “Formulation and evaluation of herbal antibacterial hand wash gel using essential oils cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) and lime (Citrus aurantifolia)” Conference in drug design and discovery technology -2019 at Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore, India November 2019.
21. Athukorala D.A.D.O.D, Sivasinthujah S.1, Gnanakarunyan T.J.2 and Srikaran R.” Antibacterial activity of extracts of roots and seeds essential oil of Sri Lankan endemic plant, Vateria copallifera”, Proceedings of 9th Ruhuna International Science & Technology Conference University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka January 19, 2022.
22. Praveen T, Niroji S, Lojiny M, Thuvaragan S , Gnanakarunyan TJ, Srikaran R, “Formulation and evaluation of poly herbal topical anti-bacterial ointment”, Proceedings of the 5th Undergraduate Research Symposium 2023 – FAHS, UOJ
23. Rupasinghe KMUK, Patabendige, WL, Pathirana UPPS, Srikokulan S, Gnanakarunyan TJ, Srikaran R, “Evaluation of antibacterial activity of root extracts of herbal plant, Leucas zeylanica” Proceedings of the 5th Undergraduate Research Symposium 2023 – FAHS, UOJ
24. Nirubini A.S, Ajeetha J, Sivasinthujah S, Gnanakarunyan, Srikaran R, “Antibacterial activity of acetone fractions of the root of Vateriacopallifera against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli”, Proceedings of 11th Ruhuna International Science & Technology Conference University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka January 24, 2024
25. Diluxiya S , Adsaya K , Aroshiya J , Sivasinthujah S, Srikaran R, “Alpha-amylase inhibitory activity of partially purified glycoproteins from Gymnema sylvestre”, Proceedings of the 7 th Undergraduate Research Symposium 2025.
26. Srikaran, R, Thavaranjit, A.C, Bandara, N.S.L. “Phyotochemical screening and anti-microbial activities of Cassia borneensis leaf extracts”, Proceedings of Ruhuna Undergraduate Science Symposium, 29, 2025
27. Hanan, M.I.F, Srikaran, R. and Thavaranjit, A.C.,” Assesment of a formulated biodegradable edible coating using carboxy methyl cellulose, gum arabic and Senna auriculate flower extract to enhance tomato shelf life” Proceedings of the Jaffna Science Association, Vol. 32, No. 1, 2026
28. S.A.A.K.R Subhasinghe, A. Sivalingam, R. Srikaran “Producing an eco friendly alkali agent for batik dyeing using banana pseudo stem, AMCEHA, Symposium on Materials for Health Applications, 249, 2026. 

1. 1998 – University of Sheffield Overseas Students’ Research Scholarship (ORS) for PhD work.
2. 2001(April) – Won first prize in the poster competition: EPSRC/GSK Combinatorial Chemistry Dissemination Events at Stevanage, UK.

• Stereo chemistry and Conformational analysis,
• Heterocyclic chemistry
• Chemistry of Natural Products