Prof. (Mrs). M. Senthilnanthanan

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry (University of Leeds, United Kingdom, 2000)
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry (University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 1993)

Career path

• Professor of Chemistry (2022 – To date)
• Professor in Chemistry (2019 – 2022)
• Associate Professor in Organic Chemistry (2013 – 2019)
• Senior Lecturer (Grade I) in Chemistry (2006 – 2013)
• Senior Lecturer (Grade II) in Chemistry (2000 – 2006)
• Lecturer in Chemistry (1994 – 2000)
• Temporary Assistant Lecturer in Chemistry (1993 – 1994)
• Demonstrator (Part Time) in Chemistry, University of Leeds, UK (1996 – 1999)

Within the Institution

• Head, Department of Chemistry, University of Jaffna (2003 – 2006)
• Director, Centre for Quality Assurance (2020 – 2025)
• Director, Center for Gender Equity & Equality (2018 – 2020)
• Director, Operational Technical Secretariat (OTS) functioned under the Higher Education for the Twenty-first Century (HETC) Project funded by the World Bank (2012 – 2016)
• Project Coordinator for the ELTA-ELSE Development Project of Department of Chemistry under AHEAD Operations funded by the World Bank (2019 – 2023)
• Joint Project Coordinator for Quality Enhancement Fund (QEF) of the Study Programme in Physical Sciences under Improving Relevance and Quality of Undergraduate Education (IRQUE) Project funded by the World Bank (2006 – 2010)
• Person In-Charge (PIC) for improving laboratory-based programmes of the Study Programme in Physical Sciences under the QEF of the IRQUE Project (2006 – 2010)
• Outreach Activity Coordinator for Higher Education and Research Collaboration on Nanomaterials for Clean Energy Technologies (HRNCET) Project under Norwegian Partnership Programme for Global Academic Cooperation (NORPART) Grant (2017 – 2021)
• Member, Project Management Board of the HRNCET Project under NORPART Grant (2017 – 2021)
• Chairperson, Grievances Committee of the Pioneer Committee for Gender Equity & Equality (2017 – 2018)
• Chairperson or Member of several Technical Evaluation Committees
• Course Coordinator for Master of Science in Environmental Management Degree Programme offered by the Faculty of Graduate Studies (2012 – 2013)
• Course Coordinator for “Basic Science for Non-science Students” course offered to the Faculty of Management Studies & Commerce at undergraduate level (2004 – 2007)
• General Secretary, World University Service, University of Jaffna (2001 – 2003)
• Joint Secretary, University Science Teachers’ Association, University of Jaffna (2004 – 2005)
• Treasurer, Science Faculty Welfare Society (2005 – 2008)
• Senior Treasurer, Students’ Chemical Society (2000 – 2004)
• Student Counsellor, Faculty of Science (2012 – 2013 & 2014 – 2015)
• Academic Advisor, Faculty of Science (academic years 2002/2003 & 2008/2009)
• Member, Ethics Review Committee, Faculty of Medicine (2022 – 2025)
• Member, Editorial Committee for Faculty Newsletter & Student Handbook, Faculty of Science (2020 – 2023)
• Member, University Business Linkage Cell of Faculty of Graduate Studies (2019 – 2022)
• Member, Research Ethics Committee (2018 – 2021)
• Member, Science Faculty Research Committee (2017 – 2020)
• Member, Institutional Project Coordination Committee under the Science & Technology Personnel Development Project (2003 – 2006)
• Member, Science Faculty Action Committee on University Reforms (2001 – 2004)
• Member of the following Boards of Studies at the Faculty of Graduate Studies:
  • Board of Study of Earth Science and Environmental Studies
  • Board of Study of Physical Sciences
  • Board of Study of Life Sciences

Outside the Institution

• Director, Quality Assurance Council, University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka (since 2025)
• Chair, Committee under UGC to update the existing SLQF document with suitable amendments based on stakeholder suggestions (since 2025)
• Member and Convener, Committee under UGC to formulate a Policy on Predatory Publications and Common Guidelines for Plagiarism Prevention in the HEIs (since 2026)
• Member, National Committee on Higher Education Policy Development (since 2026)
• Member, Standing Committee on Quality Assurance of University Grants Commission (2020-2025)
• Member, Standing Committee on Gender Equity/Equality of University Grants Commission (2018 – 2020)
• Member, Admission, Accreditation and Quality Assurance Council, Ocean University of Sri Lanka (since 2025)
• Member, Accreditation Committee, Sri Lanka Medical Council (since 2025)
• Member, Committee on Interdisciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies (IDTDS) of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (since 2025)
• Member, Sub-Committee on Curriculum Development under the Committee reviewing the feasibility of establishment of University of Nursing, Sri Lanka (since 2025)
• Member, Resource Pool of Expertise for Research Review and Research Roadmap Development, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Sri Lanka (2024 – 2026)
• President, Association for Rehabilitation of the Differently-abled, Sri Lanka (since 2025)
• Vice President, Association for Rehabilitation of the Differently-abled, Sri Lanka (2020-2025)
• General Secretary, Jaffna Science Association (JSA), Sri Lanka (2017 – 2018)
• Chairperson, Pure Science Section of JSA, Sri Lanka (2010 – 2011 & 2012 – 2013)
• Editor, Pure Science Section of JSA, Sri Lanka (2003 – 2004)
• Treasurer, Jaffna Saiva Mangaiyar Kazhakam (since 2021)
• Member, Research Advisory Committee, Palmyrah Research Institute, Jaffna (2019)
• Member, Research Management Committee, Palmyrah Research Institute, Jaffna (2016)
• Member, Board of Management, Jaffna Jaipur Centre for Disability Rehabilitation, Sri Lanka (since 2014)
• Member, Advisory Committee, Chundikuli Girls’ College, Jaffna (2011 – 2017)

1. T. Rajaramanan, M. I. U. Weerasinghe, G. R. A. Kumara, M. Senthilnanthanan, P. Ravirajan, and D. Velauthapillai, Palmyrah seed-derived Activated Charcoal/TiO2 composites as a counter electrode for dye-sensitized solar cells”, ACS Omega, 2025.
2. P. Sritharan, M. Senthilnanthanan, P. Ravirajan, D. Velauthapillai, G. R. A. Kumara, and B. Palanisamy, Enhanced solar energy harvest in dye-sensitized solar cells using Silver-doped TiO2 Photoelectrodes via Spray Pyrolysis, Chemical Physics Impact, 11, 100910, 2025.
3. N. Needhiraja, D. Chelliah, T. Krishnamoorthy, A. T. R. Jayasooriya, S. Sivasinthujah and M. Senthilnanthanan, A comparative study on the antioxidant potentials of hybrid and generic papayas available in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, KJMS, 6(2), 230 – 238, 2024.
4. Rajaramanan; F. H. Gourji; Y. Elilan; S. Yohi; M. Senthilnanthanan; P. Ravirajan; D. Velauthapillai, Natural sensitizer extracted from Mussaenda erythrophylla for dye-sensitized solar cell, Sci Rep, 13, 13844, 2023.
5. Rajaramanan; M. Keykhaei; F. H. Gourji; P. Ravirajan; M. Senthilnanthanan; Ø. Frette; D. Velauthapillai, Eco-friendly Egyptian blue (CaCuSi₄O₁₀) dye for luminescent solar concentrator applications, Mater. Adv., 4, 4344 – 4348, 2023.
6. Rajaramanan; D. Velauthapillai; P. Ravirajan; M. Senthilnanthanan, A facile impregnation synthesis of Ni-doped TiO₂ nanomaterials for dye-sensitized solar cells, J Mater Sci: Mater Electron, 34, 916, 2023.
7. Rajaramanan; F. H. Gourji; D. Velauthapillai; P. Ravirajan; M. Senthilnanthanan, Enhanced Photovoltaic Properties of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells through Ammonium Hydroxide-Modified (Nitrogen-Doped) Titania Photoanodes, International Journal of Energy Research, 2023, 1090174, 2023.
8. Thirunavukarasu; A. Pirashanthan; D. Velauthapillai; A. Yuvapragasam; S. Yohi; P. Ravirajan; M. Senthilnanthanan, Potential transition and post-transition metal sulfides as efficient electrodes for energy storage applications: Review, RSC Adv., 12, 18041-18062, 2022.
9. Thirunavukarasu; A. Pirashanthan; A. Yuvapragasam; D. Velauthapillai; P. Ravirajan; M. Senthilnanthanan, Bimetallic AC/Ag₂CrO₄/SnS heterostructure photoanode for energy conversion and storage: A self-powered Photocapacitor, Journal of Power Sources, 520, 230883, 2022.
10. Rajaramanan; G. R. A. Kumara; D. Velauthapillai; P. Ravirajan; M. Senthilnanthanan, Ni/N co-doped P25-TiO₂ photoelectrodes for efficient Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells, Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, 135, 106062, 2021.
11. Rajaramanan; S. Shanmugaratnam; V. Gurunanthanan; S. Yohi; D. Velauthapillai; P. Ravirajan; M. Senthilnanthanan, Cost Effective Solvothermal Method to Synthesize Zn-Doped TiO₂ Nanomaterials for Photovoltaic and Photocatalytic Degradation Applications, Catalysts, 11, 690, 2021.
12. Thirunavukarasu; D. Velauthapillai; S. Yohi; P. Ravirajan; A. Yuvapragasam; M. Senthilnanthanan, Structural and photoelectrochemical characterization of heterostructured carbon sheet/Ag₂MoO₄-SnS/Pt photocapacitor, Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, 401, 112784, 2020.
13. N. Surendran; M. Senthilnanthanan; T. T. P. Jayadas; S. H. P. P. Karunaratne; R. Ramasamy, Impact of salinization and pollution of groundwater on the adaptation of mosquito vectors in the Jaffna peninsula, Sri Lanka, Ceylon Journal of Science, 49(2): 135-150, 2020.
14. Rajaramanan; N. Muthukumarasamy; P. Ravirajan; M. Senthilnanthanan; D. Velauthapillai, Ruthenium (Ru) Doped Titanium Dioxide (P25) Electrode for Dye Sensitized Solar Cells, Energies, 13, 1532, 2020.
15. Pathmaja; H. A. Dharmagunawardhane; M. Senthilnanthanan; T. Mikunthan; L. D. Rajasooriyar, Risk of groundwater pollution in open dug wells in the Pungudutivu island of the Jaffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka, Journal of Geological Society of Sri Lanka, 20(2): 31-36, 2019.
16. N. Surendran; K. Sivabalakrishnan; A. Sivasingham; T. T. P. Jayadas; K. Karvannan; S. Santhirasegaram; K. Gajapathy; M. Senthilnanthanan; S. H. P. P. Karunaratne; R. Ramasamy, Anthropogenic factors driving recent range expansion of the Malaria vector Anopheles stephensi, Front. Public Health, 7, 53, 2019.
17. N. Surendran; K. Sivabalakrishnan; T. T. P. Jayadas; S. Santhirasegaram; A. Laheetharan; M. Senthilnanthanan; R. Ramasamy, Adaptation of Aedes aegypti to salinity: Characterized by larger anal papillae in larvae, J Vector Borne Dis, 55, 235–238, 2018.
18. J. Jude; T. Tharmasegaram; G. Sivasubramaniyam; M. Senthilnanthanan; S. Kannathasan; S. Raveendran; R. Ramasamy; S. N. Surendran, Salinity-tolerant larvae of mosquito vectors in the tropical coast of Jaffna, Sri Lanka and the effect of salinity on the toxicity of Bacillus thuringiensis to Aedes aegypti larvae, Parasites & Vectors, 5, 269-276, 2012.
19. Senthilnanthanan; D. P. Ho; S. Vigneswaran; H. H. Ngo; H. K. Shon, Visible light responsive ruthenium-doped titanium dioxide for the removal of metsulfuron-methyl herbicide in aqueous phase, Separation and Purification Technology, 75, 415-419, 2010.
20. P. Ho; M. Senthilnanthanan; J. A. Mohammad; S. Vigneswaran; H. H. Ngo; G. Mahinthakumar; J. Kandasamy, The Application of Photocatalytic Oxidation in Removing Pentachlorophenol from Contaminated Water, Journal of Advanced Oxidation Technologies, 13, 21-26, 2010.
21. J. El Saliby; H. K. Shon; Y. H. Okour; S. Vigneswaran; M. Senthilnanthanan; J. Kandasamy, Production of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles and Nanostructures from Dye Wastewater Sludge – Characterisation and Evaluation of Photocatalytic activity, Journal of Advanced Oxidation Technologies, 13, 15-20, 2010.
22. Grigg; C. Kilner; M. Senthilnanthanan; C. R Seabourne; V. Sridharan; B. A. Murrer, Cyclometallated Ir(III), Rh(III) and Ru(II) complexes as catalysts for the cyclotrimerisation of 1,6-diynes with monoynes, Arkivoc, xi, 145-160, 2007. 

23. Thabojanan; M. Thushyanthy; S. Saravanan; M. Senthilnanthanan; T. Eswaramohan; K. Gajapathy; S. N. Surendran, Investigation of electrocoagulation reactor design parameters effect on removing hardness from drinking water using iron electrodes, IWA Water and Development Congress & Exhibition, Sri Lanka, 2019.
24. Sivarajah; R. Mahesan; A. Sivaruban; M. Senthilnanthanan, Livelihood Status of Coastal Community bordering the Jaffna Lagoon in the Jaffna District, Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the 7^th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment 2016, Sri Lanka, 54-60, 2016.
25. Pathmaja; L. D. Rajasooriyar; H. A. Dharmagunawardhane; M. Senthilnanthanan; T. Mikunthan, Assessment of Spatial and Temporal Behaviour of Saline Groundwater in a Coastal Aquifer: A Case Study from Pungudutivu Island, Jaffna, Sri Lanka, Symposium Proceedings of the Water Professionals’ Day, Sri Lanka, 119-129, 2016.
26. Senthilnanthanan; A. Santhan; S. Kumaran; S. Saravanan, Performance Evaluation of the Sewage Treatment Plant of Jaffna Teaching Hospital, 4^th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management 2013, Sri Lanka, 167-171, 2013.
27. EI Sabily; M. Senthilnanthanan; H. Shon; S. Vigneswaran, Visible light responsive Ruthenium-doped and Silver/Nitrogen co-doped Titanium dioxide, 1^st International Conference on Advanced Materials, Science and Engineering, Sri Lanka, 2012.
28. Kajitha; S. Sarathchandran; M. Senthilnanthanan; P. Ravirajan, Visible light responsive nanocrystalline titanium dioxide for dye sensitized solar cells, Proceedings of the Solar Asia 2011 International Conference, Sri Lanka, 253-257, 2011.
29. Senthilnanthanan; S. Sarathchandran; J. M. Brown; S. Sivaraya; P. Ravirajan, Novel cyclometallated ruthenium dye sensitizer for nanocrystalline TiO₂ based solar cells, Proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Continuum Mechanics, Materials Science, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology: Dedicated to Professor Munidasa P. Ranaweera, Sri Lanka, 241-245, 2008.

30. T. Rajaramanan; H. M. C. U. Senevirathna; M. Senthilnanthanan; P. Ravirajan; D. Velauthapillai, Comparative study of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells utilizing Chlorophyll and Anthocyanin pigments as natural dyes extracted from local plant flowers, 29th Annual International Conference on Technological Advances in Science, Medicine and Engineering (TASME 2025, hybrid), University of Toronto, Canada, 2025.
31. S. Vijayabaskar; P. Sritharan; P. Ravirajan; D. Velauthapillai; M. Senthilnanthanan, Enhanced photovoltaic performance of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells using optimized Fe-doped TiO2 photoanodes synthesized via hydrothermal method, 29th Annual International Conference on Technological Advances in Science, Medicine and Engineering (TASME 2025, hybrid), University of Toronto, Canada, 2025.
32. T. Rajaramanan; M. Senthilnanthanan; P. Ravirajan; D. Velauthapillai, Iodine-free, Acetonitrile modified 1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium iodide ionic liquid-based electrolyte for efficient dye-sensitized solar cell, Proceedings of the International Conference on Advanced Materials for Clean Energy and Health Applications 2025, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 48, 2025.
33. P. Sritharan; P. Ravirajan; D. Velauthapillai; B. Palanisamy; M. Senthilnanthanan, Fe-doped and W-doped TiO2 photoanodes: A simple and cost effective solvothermal synthesis for photovoltaic application, Proceedings of the International Conference on Advanced Materials for Clean Energy and Health Applications 2025, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 49, 2025.
34. S. Vijayabaskar; T. Rajaramanan; D. Velauthapillai; P. Ravirajan; M. Senthilnanthanan, Ixora coccinea fruit dye: A novel and durable natural sensitizer for enhanced dye-sensitized solar cell performance, Proceedings of the International Conference on Advanced Materials for Clean Energy and Health Applications 2025, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 50, 2025.
35. P. Sritharan; C. Sandaruwan; P. Ravirajan; D. Velauthapillai; B. Palanisamy; M. Senthilnanthanan, Cost effective solvothermal synthesis of F-doped TiO2 nanomaterials for photovoltaic application, Proceedings of the International Conference on Advanced Materials for Clean Energy and Health Applications 2025, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 55, 2025.
36. S. Sivaskumar; T. Raveendrakumar; T. Rajaramanan; G. R. A. Kumara; M. Senthilnanthanan; P. Ravirajan; D. Velauthapillai, Economical and eco-friendly supercapacitor with steam-activated Palmyrah seed-based carbon electrode, Proceedings of the Vingnanam Research Conference-2024, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 29, 2024.
37. T. Rajaramanan; M. Senthilnanthanan; P. Ravirajan; D. Velauthapillai, Facilely activated Palmyrah seed charcoal/TiO2 composite as a counter electrode for Dye-sensitized Solar Cell, Proceedings of the Vingnanam Research Conference-2024, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 28, 2024.
38. M. Ratnasabapathy; M. Senthilnanthanan, Crab shell derived Chitosan as flocculating agent in oily wastewater treatment, Proceedings of the Vingnanam Research Conference-2024, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 26, 2024.
39. P. Sritharan; P. Ravirajan; D. Velauthapillai; M. Senthilnanthanan, Enhancing Power Conversion Efficiency of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells through Ag/N co-doping of Titania, Proceedings of the 28th Annual Technological Advances in Science, Medicine and Engineering International Conference (TASME 2024, hybrid), University of Toronto, Canada, 242, 2024.
40. M. Ratnasabapathy; T. Rajaramanan; D. Velauthapillai; P. Ravirajan; M. Senthilnanthanan, Crab shell waste derived chitosan as natural gel electrolyte matrix in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells, Proceedings of the 28th Annual Technological Advances in Science, Medicine and Engineering International Conference (TASME 2024, hybrid), University of Toronto, Canada, 123, 2024.
41. Salini; S. Aberame; N. Piriyanka; S. Sivasinthujah; M. Senthilnanthanan, Evaluation of total antioxidant activity of deproteinized and non-deproteinized polysaccharides extracted from leaves of Hemidesmus indicus (Nannari), Proceedings of the 6^th Undergraduate Research Symposium 2024, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 1, 2024.
42. Yogarasa; S. Srikokulan; M. Senthilnanthanan, Investigation of antioxidant activity in leaf extract of Argyreia pomacea (Manpanchan), Proceedings of 11^th Ruhuna International Science & Technology Conference – 2024, Sri Lanka, 103, 2024.
43. Sritharan; L. W. M. Nisadi; G. R. A. Kumara; P. Ravirajan; D. Velauthapillai; M. Senthilnanthanan, Enhancing photovoltaic (PV) performance of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells through AgNO₃-modified Titania photoanode, Proceedings of the International Conference on Advanced Materials for Clean Energy and Health Applications 2023, India, 252, 2023.
44. Rajaramanan; F. H. Gourji; M. Senthilnanthanan; P. Ravirajan; D. Velauthapillai, Environmentally friendly photoluminescent materials for Luminescent Solar Concentrator (LSC) application, Proceedings of the International Conference on Advanced Materials for Clean Energy and Health Applications 2023, India, 113, 2023.
45. Rajaramanan; F. H. Gourji; M. Senthilnanthanan; P. Ravirajan; V. Dhayalan, Cs₂AgBiBr₆ Double perovskite integrated efficient luminescent solar concentrators (LSCs), Technological Advances in Science, Medicine and Engineering Conference 2023 (TASME-2023), 2023.
46. Chelliah; M. Senthilnanthanan; S. Srikokulan, Comparing antioxidant activities in leaf and unripen fruit of hybrid and generic papaya, Proceedings of the International Research Conference in Health Sciences 2022, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 78, 2022.
47. M. M. Asmath; M. Senthilnanthanan; L. F. Z. Shama, Spatial and Seasonal Variations in Mud Quality of the Jaffna Lagoon in Northern Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the Young Scientists’ Conference on Multidisciplinary Research – 2021, National Institute of Fundamental Studies, Sri Lanka, 113, 2021.
48. Thirunavukarasu; A. Pirashanthan; D. Velauthapillai; P. Ravirajan; M. Senthilnanthanan, Novel Photocapacitors with Heterostructured Activated Carbon/Silver-Metal Oxide/SnS Electrodes for Solar Energy Harvesting and Storage, Proceedings of the Technological Advances in Science, Medicine and Engineering Conference 2021 (TASME 2021), 2021.
49. Rajaramanan; J. Thivasen; V. Gurunanthanan; S. Yohi; D. Velauthapillai; P. Ravirajan; M. Senthilnanthanan, Selected Transition Metals (Zn, Ni, Ru) Doped TiO₂ Photoanodes for Dye Sensitized Solar Cells, Virtual Technological Advances in Science, Medicine and Engineering Conference 2021 (TASME 2021), 2021.
50. Gurunanthanan; T. Rajaramanan; D. Velauthapillai; P. Ravirajan; M. Senthilnanthanan, Facile fabrication of Nitrogen-doped TiO₂ based Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells, Undergraduate Research Symposium 2021, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2021.
51. Thirunavukarasu; D. Velauthapillai; S. Yohi; P. Ravirajan; A. Yuvapragasam; M. Senthilnanthanan, Activated Carbon / Ag₂MoO₄-SnS heterostructured photocapacitor for solar energy harvest and storage, Proceedings of International virtual Conference on Recent Trends in Energy Materials (INCRTEM 2020), India, 20, 2020.
52. Thivasen; T. Rajaramanan; V. Gurunanthanan; A. Pirashanthan; D. Velauthapillai; P. Ravirajan; M. Senthilnanthanan, Nickel doped P25-TiO₂ photoanode for Dye Sensitised Solar cells, Proceedings of International virtual Conference on Recent Trends in Energy Materials (INCRTEM 2020), India, 30, 2020.
53. Pirashanthan; S. Uthayaraj; T. Rajaramanan; T. Thivakarasharma; M. Thanikaichelvan; S. Yohi; M. Senthilnanthanan; N. Robetson; D. Velauthapillai; P. Ravirajan, Enhancing the performance of hybrid nanocrystalline metal oxides / polymer solar cells using Dye as interface modifier, Proceedings of the 4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019.
54. Angelrubini; S. Prabagar; R. C. L. De Silva; M. Senthilnanthanan; S. Rasalingam, Degradation of dyes by TiO₂-loaded Graphene Oxide (TiO₂-GO) materials under visible light illumination, Proceedings of International Conference on Advanced Materials for Clean Energy and Health Applications, 119, 2019.
55. Balasingam; S. N. Surendran; M. Senthilnanthanan; M. Subajini, Larvicidal effect of dried Palmyrah fruit pulp extracts against Aedes aegypti, Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association, 25, 6, 2018.
56. Thiruchenthooran; J.P Mathyamuthan; M. Senthilnanthanan; S. N. Surendran, Nutrient content of Hermetia illucens (black soldier fly) larvae: A potential candidate as animal feed, Proceedings of the Vingnanam International Research Conference-2018, 30, 2018.
57. Arthiyan; S. Kokila; T. T. P. Jayadas; K. Kalingarajah; S. Sharanga; M. Senthilnanthanan; S. Umasuthan; S. N. Surendran, Limnological characterization of Anopheles stephensi breeding sites in Mannar and Jaffna, Proceedings of the 38^th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka, 22, 2018.
58. H. Senanayake; P. Sivanantham; P. Sevvel; M. Senthilnanthanan, Assessing Water Quality in Rain Water Harvesting Systems, Proceedings of the 3^rd Research and Development Study Symposium – 2017, 152-153, 2017.
59. Mary; M. Senthilnanthanan; A. M. Nilushiny; S. Srivijeindran, Effect of different heat treatments and additives on sustaining ethanol content of Palmyrah (Borassus flabelifer) toddy, Proceedings of 4^th International Conference of Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 6, 2016.
60. Umapathy; M. Senthilnanthanan; S. Saravanan; S. Raveendran, Assessing spatial and seasonal variations in water quality of the Jaffna lagoon, Sri Lanka, Proceedings of Second National Symposium on Marine Environment, 44-45, 2015.
61. Kulatheepan; K. Balashangar; P. Ravirajan; M. Senthilnanthanan, Improved performance of Dye Sensitised Solar Cells made with visible light responsive Titanium dioxide, International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology and International Conference on Energy, Sri Lanka, 2014.
62. Thanihaichelvan; S. Karshini; M. Senthilnanthanan; P. Ravirajan, Nanostructured Cadmium sulfide (CdS) Solar cells sensitized with a Poly(3-hexylthiophene) polymer, 4^th International Conference on New and Renewable Energy, Sri Lanka, 2013.
63. Gobika; T. Tharmatha; P. J. Jude; M. Senthilnanthanan; S. Kannathasan; S. N. Surendran, Influence of selected chemical constituents on the lethal effect of Bactivec® on dengue vector Aedes aegypti, Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association, 19, 10, 2012.
64. Thangarajah; M. Senthilnanthanan; K. Balasubramaniam, Reducing hygroscopic nature of gymnemic acid by esterification, Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association, 19, 18, 2012.
65. Balasubramaniam; M. Senthilnanthanan; S. Sumanthira; P. Yasothara, A preliminary study on isolation and identification of gymnemic acid in the stem of Gymnema sylvestre, Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association, 15, 24, 2008.
66. Jaseetharan; K. Jeyakanthan; S. Satchithananthan; S. Sarathchandran; M. Senthilnanthanan; S. Sivaraya; P. Ravirajan, Solid state nanoporous TiO₂ solar cells sensitized with natural dyes, 17^th International Conference on Photochemical Conversion and Storage of Solar Energy, Australia, 2008.
67. Mariagnanaseelan; R. Mageswaran; J. P. Jeyadevan; M. Senthilnanthanan; S. Thayaparan, A preliminary study on the changes in chemical and physical parameters of soil samples in prawn farms at Puttalam district, Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association, 14, 33, 2006.
68. 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, 11, 2005.
69. 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, 12, 2005.
70. 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, 225, 2004.
71. Mageswaran; M. Senthilnanthanan; R. Srikaran; P. Selvaratnam; T. Thiruvathavoorar, Preliminary studies on chemical constituents of fruit pulp, dried raw Palmyrah tuber flour [Odiyal flour] and boiled dried Palmyrah tuber flour [Plukodiyal flour] from Jaffna peninsula, National Seminar on Palmyrah Research and Development, Sri Lanka, 2003.

1. M. Abdul; D. P. Ho; M. Senthilnanthanan; S. Vigneswaran; J. Kandasamy, ‘Removal of Metsulfuron Methyl – A sulfonylurea herbicide by Fenton’s oxidation and photocatalysis’ in G. R. Reddy; S. J. S. Flora; R. Basha (eds.) Environmental Pollution: Ecology and Human Health, India, Narosa Publishing House, 317-324, 2012.

1. Karazhanov; V. Venkatachalapathy; M. Senthilnanthanan (eds.), Proceedings of the International Conference on Advanced Materials for Clean Energy and Health Applications (AMCEHA 2019), Materials Today: Proceedings, Elsevier Ltd., 23(1), 2020.
2. Senthilnanthanan; T. Mikunthan; S. Shanmuhananthan; T. Rajagobu; K. Theivatharshan (eds.) Proceedings of the Northern Province Water Resource Development Colloquium, Sri Lanka: Ministry of Agriculture and Agrarian Services, Animal Husbandry, Irrigation, Water Supply, Food Supply and Distribution, Environment and Co-operative Development, Northern Province, 2017.

Awards & Scholarships

1. Support Scheme for Supervision of Research Degrees (SUSRED) Award 2023 for supervision of the MPhil titled ‘Storage of solar energy by heterostructured Carbon/Silver-Metal oxides/Tin sulphide photocapacitors’
2. Support Scheme for Supervision of Research Degrees (SUSRED) Award 2023 for supervision of the MPhil titled ‘Enhancing the performance of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells through doping / co-doping TiO₂ electrodes’
3. Australia Awards Fellowship to acquire training on sustainable groundwater management through integrated water management hosted by the International Water Centre, Australia from 29 October – 2 December 2016.
4. Postdoctoral Training on strategic planning, academic development and research collaboration under the Water and Society Project at the University of Bergen, Norway in June 2016.
5. National Research Council Merit Award for Scientific Publication in 2012.
6. Endeavour Research Fellowship to undertake a Postdoctoral Research programme at the University of Technology Sydney, Australia from November 2008 – May 2009.
7. Association of Commonwealth Universities Titular Fellowship to undertake a Postdoctoral Research programme at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom from January – June, 2008.
8. Overseas Research Students Award and Tetley and Lupton Scholarship to pursue Ph.D. degree at the University of Leeds, United Kingdom from 1996 – 2000.
9. Mahapola Higher Education (Merit) Scholarship to pursue B.Sc. degree at the University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka from 1989 – 1993.

Grants

As Principal Investigator

1. LKR 5,000,000 from National Research Council of Sri Lanka in 2021 for the research project titled ‘Selected Transition metals and Nitrogen co-doped Titanium dioxide electrode for Dye Sensitized Solar Cells’
2. LKR 800,000 from University Research Grant of University of Jaffna in 2018 for the research project titled ‘Investigating the extent of pollution and pollution sources in the Jaffna lagoon of Sri Lanka’
3. LKR 2,048,310 from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Switzerland under the Mangroves for the Future (MFF) initiative in 2014 for the research project titled ‘Development of the Socio-ecological profile of Jaffna lagoon’
4. LKR 226,000 from the Knowledge Enhancement & Institutional Development Fund of University of Jaffna in 2012 for the research project titled ‘Utilizing a novel dye in Solid-state Dye-sensitized Solar Cell for improving its performance’
5. LKR 149,930 from Faculty of Graduate Studies of University of Jaffna in 2007 for the research project titled ‘Natural dyes as Photosensitizers for Dye-sensitized Solid-state Solar Cell’

As Co-Investigator

1. LKR 4,470,000 from Sivananthan Laboratories Inc., USA in 2024 for the research project titled ‘Identification of active compounds with antidiabetic and antioxidant properties in the leaf and stem of Argyreia pomacea ’, PI: Dr. (Mrs.) Sivasinthujah Srikokulan
2. LKR 800,000 from University Research Grant of University of Jaffna in 2022 for the research project titled ‘An assessment of water quality on source waters and treated waters of RO plants: A study on the Jaffna premises of the University of Jaffna’, PI: Dr. (Ms.) L. D. Rajasooriyar
3. LKR 800,000 from University Research Grant of University of Jaffna in 2017 for the research project titled ‘Cost effective removal of synthetic organics and heavy metals from pesticides in aqueous phase using TiO₂ loaded graphene oxide: A synergistic effect of adsorption and degradation’, PI: Dr. (Ms.) S. Rasalingam
4. LKR 2,000,000 from Technology Development Grant of University of Jaffna in 2016 for the research project titled ‘Bioconversion of organic waste and sustainable use of insects to produce animal feed: An eco-friendly industrial approach’, PI: Prof. S. N. Surendran

For BSc and BScHons (Chemistry) study programmes

Principal Subject: Chemistry

• CHE104G3 : Organic Chemistry I
• CHE303G3 : Organic Chemistry III
• CHE304M3 : Advanced Organic Chemistry II
• CHE307M2 : Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory
• CHE407M2 : Advanced Organic Chemistry III
• CHE402XS2 : Industrial Organic Chemistry
• CHE403XS3 : Industrial waste management and Cleaner production

Supplementary Subject: Environmental Science

• ENS302G2 : Environmental Chemistry

For MSc (Environmental Management) study programme

• MEM10103 : Environment, Biology and Ecological Science
• MEM10203 : Global, Regional, Local Environmental Issues and Responses
• MEM10403 : Development and Environment
• MEM20503 : Environmental Monitoring