Ms. Pavithra Ginigaddarage

Name: Pavithra Hasangi Ginigaddarage

Contact : pavithra ginigaddarage@nara.ac.lk

Education

  • MSc. Food Science & Technology  University of Sri Jayawardanepura, 2006 – 2008.
  • BSc. (Biotechnology,Chemistry, Zoology) – First class, University of Bangalore, India. 2002 - 2005

Research interest

  • Food Science, Biotechnology

Research Experience

  • Research project on Investigation of histamine content of Yellow fin tuna in short stay fishing boats at National Aquatic Resources Research & Development Agency, Col-15

Training

  • ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Accreditation of testing laboratories conducted by Sri Lanka Accreditation Board, 2008
  • ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Internal auditing of laboratory management systems
  • Certificate course in gene technology, 2008 at Genetech, Colombo 08

Publications

Full papers

  • H. Ginigaddarage, I.H.W. Surendra, W.K.S.R. Weththewa, K.W.S. Ariyawansa, G.J. Ganegama Arachchi, B.K.K.K. Jinadasa, K.S. Hettiarachchi and E.M.R.K.B. Edirisinghe Microbial and chemical quality of selected dried fish varieties available in Sri Lankan market. Sri Lanka Journal of Aquatic Sciences Vol 23(1) (2018).
  • Sivakaran, M., Ginigaddarage, P.H., Ariyawansa, K.W.S., and Jayasinghe, C.V.L. Identification of histamine producing enterobacteriaceae in Indian Mackeral (Rastrelliger kanagurta) using polymerase chain reaction. The Sri Lanka Journal of South Asian Studies Vol 02, No 01, June 2016.
  • H. Ginigaddarage, K.W.S. Ariyawansa, K.S. Hettiarachchi, J.M. Chandrika, S. Abhayarathne and G.P. Roshan 2014. Quality assessment of seafood sold in selected retail outlets of the Western Province, Sri Lanka. Journal of National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency of Sri Lanka Vol 43,pp 68-83.
  • K.K.K. Jianadasa, P.H. Ginigaddarage, S. Ariyawansa 2014. A comparative quality assessment of five types of selected fishes collected from retail market in Sri Lanka. American Journal of Food Science and Technology, Vol. 2, No. 1,pp 21-27.

 

Abstracts

  • H. Ginigaddarage, G.J. Ganegama Arachchi, K.S. Hettiarachchi, G.P. Roshan, S. Gallage, G. Gunasekare and S. Abhayarathne. Sources of faecal and pathogenic bacteria in fish landed at Beruwala and Negombo fishery harbours. Proceedings of NARA Scientific sessions, 2018 Pg 62.
  • Mekhala Ratnayake, H. Ginigaddarage, G. J. Ganegama Arachchi, K. W. S. Ariyawansa, Indira Wickramasinghe, K. S. Hettiarachchi, S. Abhayarathne, G. P. Roshan, G. Gunasekare and S. Gallage. Investigation of pathogenic bacterial contamination of fish handled in Mannar, Sri Lanka. NARA Scientific sessions, 2017. Pg 56.
  • H. T. Madhushani Thushi, G. J. Ganegama Arachchi, P. H. Ginigaddarage, K. W. S. Ariyawansa, Indira Wickramasinghe, K. S. Hettiarachchi, S. Abhayarathne, G. P. Roshan, G. Gunasekare and Fathima Nizreena. Quality assessment of Decapterus russelli (Indian scad) fish harvested by multi – day boats in Kudawella and Puranawella in Sri Lanka. NARA Scientific sessions, 2017. Pg 59.
  • W. S. Ariyawansa, S. Gallage, P. Ginigaddarage, K. Hettiarachchi, G. P. Roshan, C. Madagedara and H. M. P. Kithsiri. Assessment of microbiological quality of oysters (Crassostrea madrasensis) harvested in different location of Puttalam Lagoon in Sri Lanka. NARA Scientific sessions, 2017. Pg 55.
  • G. Madusha Dilrukshi, G. J. Ganegama Arachchi, P. H. Ginigaddarage, K. W. S. Ariyawansa, Indira Wickramasinghe, K. S. Hettiarachchi, S. Abhayarathne and Ruchitha Perera. Quality assessment of imported fish retailed in Sri Lanka. NARA Scientific sessions, 2017. Pg 61.
  • Ariyawansa, P. Ginigaddarage, K. Jinadasa, J.M. Chandrika, G. Ganegama Arachchi and S. Ariyaratne . Assessment of microbiological and bio-chemical quality of fish in a supply chain in Negombo, Sri Lanka. International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 2015 (ICSUSL 2015) Procedia Food Science 6 ( 2016 ) 246 – 252.
  • L.A. Subhashini, K.W.S. Ariyawansa, P.H. Ginigadderage, K.S. Hettiarachchi and C.N. Walpita. Microbial Safety of Oysters (Crassostrea madrasensis) harvested from Kalpitiya Lagoon in Sri Lanka. 3rd International Conference of Agricultural Sciences Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (2016) Pp154-155.
  • Sujeewa Ariyawansa, Pavithra Ginigaddarage, Kolitha Jinadasa, Kumudu Hettiarachchi and Palitha Kithsiri 2015. Assessment of safety of oysters (Crassostrea madrasensis) harvested from Gangewadiya and Kandakuliya in Puttalam District. 2nd International conference on fisheries and aquaculture, ICFA – 2015. 25th – 27th August, 2015. Pg 18
  • W.S Ariyawansa, P.H. Ginigaddarage, K.S. Hettiarachchi, M. Seneviratne and G.P Roshan. 2015. Assessment of microbiological quality of exported seafood from Sri Lanka. World Seafood Congress. 5th-10th September 2015. Grimsby United Kingdom.
  • H.W. Surendra, P. Ginigaddarage, B.K.K.K. Jinadasa, K.W.S. Ariyawansa and E.M.R.K.B. Edirisinghe 2015. A comparative study on quality of imported dried fish varieties in Sri Lanka. Annual scientific session of NARA. 9th June 2015. Pp.119.
  • E.S. Abeywickrama, P. Ginigaddarage, H.W. Cyril, K.S. Hettiarachchi and G.J.G. Arachchi 2015. Reduction of aerobic and faecal coliform bacteria counts of fresh whole reef fish (Epinephelus malabaricus) using Lactic Acid. Annual scientific session of NARA. 9th June 2015. Pp.111.
  • Evaluation of microbiological and chemical characteristics of selected dried fish species available at Sri Lankan market. W.K.S.R. Weththewa, P. Ginigaddarage, B.K.K.K. Jinadasa, K.W.S. Ariyawansa and V.P.N. Prasadi. Undergraduate Research Symposium 2013, University of Wayamba. 5th November 2014.
  • G.T.P. Wijesinghe , K.W.S. Ariyawansa, P.H. Ginigaddarage and S.P.S.D. Senadeera 2014. Dynamics of total bacterial flora in selected food fish along the distribution chain from Negombo fishery harbor. Proceedings of the 34th annual sessions of the institute of biology. 26th September 2014. Pp. 56.
  • W.S. Ariyawansa, P.H. Ginigaddarage and S.P.S.D. Senadeera 2014. Preliminary assessment of microbiological safety in fish retailed in Gampaha District. Proceedings of the 34th annual sessions of the institute of biology. 26th September 2014. Pp76.
  • Ranasinghe, P. Ginigaddarage, S. Ariyawansa, and S. Senadheera 2014. A comparative study on microbiological and chemical quality of dried fish retailed in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the symposium of Sri Lanka council for Agricultural Research Policy. 11th -12th August 2014.
  • Ariyawansa, P. Ginigaddarage and K. Hettiarachchi. 2013. An assessment of the effectiveness of cleaning and sanitation practices adopted by five fish processing establishments in Sri Lanka. 4th International symposium Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 11-12 January,.Pp 3.
  • P.E. De Zoysa, P.H. Ginigaddarage, K.W.S. Ariyawansa and I. Wickramasinghe. 2013. Sources of faecal contamination of fresh fish harvested by multi-day boats. 4th International symposium Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 11-12 January, 2013. Pp 8.
  • H. Ginigaddarage, K.W.S. Ariyawansa, M. Senavirathne, J.M. Chandrika, K.S. Hettiarachchi, S. Abhayarathne and G.P. Roshan. 2013. Quality assessment of fish sold in retail markets of Western Province, Sri Lanka. Annual scientific session of NARA. 29th November 2013. Pp.53
  • M.L.G.M.P. Herath, P.H. Ginigaddarage, K.W.S. Ariyawansa and R.G.S. Wijesekara. 2013. Microbiological quality fish in retail outlets of Ceylon Fisheries Corporation in the Colombo District. Undergraduate Research Symposium 2013, University of Wayamba. 12th December 2013. Pp.3
  • H. Ginigaddarage, K.W.S. Ariyawansa and K.S. Hettiarachchi. Sources of bacterial contamination of fresh fish harvested by multi-day boats. NARA scientific sessions 4th December, 2012.
  • B.N. Ahmad, E.M.R.K.B. Edirisinghe, P.H. Ginigaddarage, A. Rajasuriya and E. Dilip de Silva. Studies on the biochemical activities of some marine sponges in Sri Lanka.- (NARA scientific sessions 2012 4th December, 2012)
  • B.N. Ahmad, E.M.R.K.B. Edirisinghe, P.H. Ginigaddarage, A. Rajasuriya and E. Dilip de Silva Screening for antibacterial, antifungal and antioxidant activities of some local marine sponges –(International conference on chemical sciences 20- 22 June 2012)
  • Menaka, P.H. Ginigaddarage, K.W.S. Ariyawansa and C.V.L Jayasinge 2011. Detection of histamine forming Enterobacteriaceae bacteria in fish using polymerase chain reaction. Proceedings of the 7th annual sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.
  • Jayakumar, K.W.S. Ariyawansa, P.H. Ginigaddarage and M.S.W.de Silva 2010. Identification of Vibrio parahaemolyticus in Shrimps (Penaeus monodon) using polymerase chain reaction. 3rd International symposium- 26th-28th Sabaragamuwa university of Sri Lanka.
  • K.M.M Wimalakeerthi, P. H. Ginigaddarage, K.W.S. Ariyawansa, G.J. Ganegama Arachchi and S.C. Jayamanne 2010. Investigation on the effect of addition of sugar into ice on TVB-N content, microbial growth, pH and histamine formation during ice storage of Skipjack Tuna in boats –( symposium of UvaWellassa University, Sri Lanka).
  • S.S.J Fernando, P.H. Ginigaddarage, K.W.S. Ariyawansa and I. Wickramasinghe 2010. Some effects of gutting and evisceration on quality and shelf-life of Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonas pelamis). 3rd International symposium- 26th-28th Sabaragamuwa university of Sri Lanka.
  • H. Ginigaddarage, E.M.R.K.B. Edirisinghe, A. Bamunuarachchi. Investigation of Histamine content of Yellowfin Tuna (Thunnus albacares) in Short Stay Fishing Boats- (Proceedings of 16th annual science sessions of Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources,2010)