BSc(Hons) in Food Science and Technology, University of Peradeniya
MSc in Analytical Chemistry, University of Peradeniya
Research Interests
Food Chemistry
Functional Foods
Food Safety and Quality
Publications
Mylvaganam H., Rathnayake P. (2020). Application of nanotechnology in food packaging: A review. Journal of Food Technology and Preservation; 4(4):1-4.
Rathnayake S., Madushanka A., Wijegunawardana A., Mylvaganam H., Rathnayake A., Perera.E.G., Jayamanna.I., Chandrasena.P., Ranaweera.A., Jayasooriya.A., Bamunuarachchige.C., In silicostudy of 5,7-Dimethoxycoumarin and p-Coumaric acid in Carica papaya Leaves as Dengue Virus Type 2 Protease Inhibitors – Accepted for the 1st International Electronic Conference on Biomolecules: Natural and Bio-Inspired Therapeutics for Human Diseases, conducted by MDPI open-access journal Biomolecules
Mylvaganam, H., Suraweera, T.L., Jayanath, N.Y., Jayathilaka, S.L., Abeysekara, W.P.K.M., Fernando, P.D.S.M. and Abeysekara, W.K.S.M. (2020). Antioxidant properties of methanolic and aqueous flower extracts of Ceylon Spinach (Talinum paniculatum) – Proceeding of the National Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (NCMR), National Institute of Fundamental Studies, Sri Lanka, Pp 7.
Harthika, M and Mendis, B.E.P. (2017). A Comparative Study of Sri Lankan Food Product Standards and Standard Setting Procedure with that of Codex and India. Proceeding of the SLCARP International Agricultural Research Symposium, Sri Lanka Council for Agricultural Research Policy, Ministry of Agriculture, Sri Lanka. Pp 68.
Harthika, M and Mendis, B.E.P. (2017). A Comparative Study of Sri Lankan Food Product Standards and Standard Setting Procedure with that of Codex and India.Proceeding of the Faculty of Agriculture Undergraduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya. Pp 123
Harthika, M (2017). Sustainable Production and Consumption for a Food Secured Sri Lanka. Proceedings of International Undergraduate Research symposium, Faculty of Economics, university of saga, Japan. Pp.12 – 15.
Awards/ Scholarships/ Other Achievements
Faculty award winner of 2018/2019 in the B.Sc. Food Science and Technology degree program
Upali Samarajeewa gold medal for the best performance in B.Sc. Food Science and Technology degree program
Keells gold medal for food safety
University price for academic excellence in the final examination
University scholarship for academic excellence in 3rd year examination
University Bursary for academic excellence
University scholarship for academic excellence in 1st year examination
Employment History
Lecturer (Temporary), Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Technology, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
Lecturer (Temporary), Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya
In plant trainee in the Department of Quality Assurance, Ruhunu Foods (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka
In plant trainee in New Product Development Division, Fonterra Brands Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.,Biyagama, Sri Lanka
