Santhalingam Thanusanth

Name: Santhalingam Thanusanth

Email:shaanthanusheusl@gmail.com

            thanusanth@nara.ac.lk

Academic Qualification:

  • BSc (Hons.) in Biological Science (Specialization in Zoology)
  • Former Temporary Assistant Lecturer at Faculty of Science, Eastern University, Sri Lanka (March, 2019 to September, 2020)
  • Former Temporary Demonstrator at Faculty of Science, Eastern University, Sri Lanka (February 2019 to March 2019).

Research interest:

  • Fisheries & Aquaculture
  • Environmental Science
  • Coastal management & Conservation
  • Wild life and Biodiversity conservation

Research experience:

  • Spatial variation of water quality and Plankton distribution in Valaichchenai Lagoon, Batticaloa District
  • Marine ichthyo diversity in East coast of Sri Lanka
  • Prevalence of Aeromonas hydrophila infection on culturing sea bass (Lates calcarifer) in Valachchennai Lagoon
  • Use of habitats by aquatic and terrestrial avifauna in tropical coastal lagoons
  • Avian species Diversity and its Distribution pattern

 Research Experience:

  • Spatial variation of water quality and Plankton distribution in Valaichchenai Lagoon, Batticaloa District.
  • Marine ichthyo diversity in east coast of Sri Lanka: Special reference to Batticaloa District.
  • Utilization of habitat by Avifauna in Tropical Coastal Lagoons: Implications for Avian biodiversity conservation and ecotourism management.
  • Prevalence of Aeromonas hydrophila infection on culturing sea bass (Lates calcarifer) in valaichchenai lagoon, Batticaloa.
  • Avian species Diversity in Sathurukondan wet land mangrove habitat, Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka.
  • Avifaunal Diversity and composition of Vellakattukulam, Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka.
  • Avian species Diversity ans its Distribution in Eastern University, Sri Lanka.

Publications and presentations:

Journal Publications:

  • Thanusanth, S., Kishoran, S., Harris, J. M.,   Vinobaba, M. and Vinobaba, P. (2018). Avifaunal Diversity and composition Of Vellakattukulam, Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka. BEST: IJHAMS. ISSN (P): 2348-0521, ISSN (E): 2454-4728. 6 (7), 45-52.
  • Thanusanth, S. and Riyas Ahamed, A. M. (2018). Avian species Diversity ans its Distribution in Eastern University, Sri Lanka. International Journal of Agriculture, Forestry and Plantation. ISSN 2462-1757. 7, 86-90.
  • Kularatne, R. K. A., Harris, J. M., Vinobaba, P., Thanusanth, S., Kishoran, S. and Kankanamge, C. E. (2021). Use of habitats by aquatic and terrestrial avifauna in tropical coastal lagoons. Regional Studies in Marine Science.47: 101926. ISSN 2352-4855. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsma.2021.101926

Abstract publications:

  • Thanusanth, S., Kishoran, S., Harris, J.M. and Vinoba, P. (2018). Marine ichthyo diversity in east coast of Sri Lanka: Special reference to Batticaloa District. Proceedings of the 4th International Research Symposium of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka Investing in Biodiversity and Ecosysten Services “Caring Nature- Creating Wealth” 17th & 18th  October. ISSN 2235-9710. Pp.83.
  • Thanusanth, S., Ahamed, A. M. R., Harris, J. M., Sumuthini, S. and Priyanka, K. (2019). Avian species Diversity in Sathurukondan wet land mangrove habitat, Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka. 9th International Symposium (IntSym2019) of South Eastern University of Sri Lanka “Promoting Multidisiplinary Academic Research and Innovation” 27th & 28th November 2019. ISBN 978-955-627-188-1. Pp. 44.
  • Sivanantharajah, S., Thanusanth, S., Harris, J. M., Devadason, C. and Kishoran, S. (2020) Prevalence of Aeromonas hydrophila infection on culturing sea bass (Lates calcarifer) in Valachchennai Lagoon, Batticaloa. 9th Annual Science Research Sessions (ASRS 2020), Faculty of Applied Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka. “Integrated Applied Sciences and Smart Technologies for Sustainable Developments” 25th November 2020. ISBN: 978-955-627-249-9 (Print), ISBN: 978-955-627-250-5 (Online). Pp. 03.
  • Thanusanth, S., Harris, J. M. and Vinobaba, P (2020). Spatial variation of water quality and plankton distribution in Valaichchenai Lagoon, Batticaloa District. National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency, Annual Scientific sessions 2020 “Technological Innovations for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development” 17th December, 2020. Pp. 29.

Training:

  • Hands on Training in handling and maintaining microscopes, Organized by Department of Zoology, Eastern University, Sri lanka in collaboration with AVON Pharma chem. (Pvt) Ltd, on 11th July, 2019.
  • Hatchery Techniques for Finfish and Shellfish at National Aquaculture Development Authority, Regional center in Thevepuram (Seabass) and Inginiyagala.
  • Hands on Training in Molecular Biology Techniques Phase II, organized by Department of Zoology, Eastern University, Sri Lanka in collaboration with AVON Pharma chem. (Pvt) Ltd, on 13th , February, 2018.
  • Hands on Training in Applications and New Developments in Molecular Biology/ Life science technologies, in collaboration with Analytical Instruments & HIMEDIA, on 04th November, 2017.
  • Hands on training in Micro injection and manipulation of insect disease vectors conducted by Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna in collaboration with University of Maryland, USA on 21st November, 2017
  • Hands on Training in Molecular Biology Techniques, organized by Department of Zoology, Eastern University, Sri Lanka in collaboration with AVON Pharma chem. (Pvt) Ltd, on 8th & 9th December, 2016.