Sukirtha Srivarathan
  • Lecturer
  • Ph.D. (Reading) (UQ, Australia) MSc. Food Science & Tech. (Peradeniya, SL) BSc. Food Science and Nutrition (Wayamba, SL)
  • sukirtha@tech.jfn.ac.lk
  • SLAAS
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  • Food Science
  • Functional Foods
  • Native Foods
  • Food Chemistry
  • Chemistry for Technology
  • Food and Nutrition
  • Food Analysis
  • Food Preservation Technology
  • Science for Technology
  • Social Harmony and Citizenship

Peer-reviewed Journals

  1. Srivarathan, S., Phan, A.D.T., Wright, O., Sultanbawa, Y., Netzel, M.E. and Cozzolino, D. "The measurement of antioxidant capacity and colour attributes in wild harvest samphire (Tecticornia sp.) samples using mid infrared spectroscopy". Journal of Food Analytical Methods (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12161-021-02065-6.
  2. Srivarathan S, Phan ADT, Hong HT, Chua ET, Wright O, Sultanbawa Y and Netzel ME (2021). "Tecticornia sp. (Samphire) - a promising underutilized Australian indigenous edible halophyte". Frontiers in Nutrition. 8: 607799. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2021.607799
  3. Srivarathan, S., Phan, A. D. T., Hong, H. T., Netzel, G., Wright, O. R. L., Sultanbawa, Y., & Netzel, M. E. (2023). Nutritional composition and anti-nutrients of underutilized Australian indigenous edible halophytes – Saltbush, Seablite and Seapurslane. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 115, 104876. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfca.2022.104876 .
  4. Bobasa, E. M., Srivarathan, S., Phan, A. D. T., Netzel, M. E., Cozzolino, D., & Sultanbawa, Y. (2022). Influence of blanching on the bioactive compounds of Terminalia ferdinandiana Exell fruit during storage. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11694-022-01581-1.
  5. Phan, A. D. T., Zhang, J., Seididamyeh, M., Srivarathan, S., Netzel, M. E., Sivakumar, D., & Sultanbawa, Y. (2022). Hydrolysable tannins, physicochemical properties, and antioxidant property of wild-harvested Terminalia ferdinandiana (exell) fruit at different maturity stages. Frontiers in Nutrition, 9. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2022.961679/full.
  6. Zhang, J., Phan, A. D. T., Srivarathan, S., Akter, S., Sultanbawa, Y., & Cozzolino, D. (2022). Proximate composition, functional and antimicrobial properties of wild harvest Terminalia carpentariae fruit. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization, 16(1), 582-589. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11694-021-01182-4.

Conference Proceedings

  1. Srivarathan S, Mantilla SO, Sultanbawa Y , Phan ADT, Wright O and Netzel ME (2021). Australian indigenous edible halophytes as potential salt substitutes. 15th NZOZ Sensory and Consumer Science Symposium (A Virtual Conference), Online, 9-11 February 2021.
  2. Srivarathan S, Phan ADT, Hong HT, Wright O, Sultanbawa Y, and Netzel ME (2020). Edible Halophytes-A Novel Source of Functional Food Ingredients? 1st International Electronic Conference on Food Science and Functional Foods, Online, 10-25 November 2020. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods_2020-07822.
  3. Srivarathan S, Phan ADT, Hong HT, Wright O, Sultanbawa Y, and Netzel ME (2020). A potential source of functional ingredients: Australian grown Seapurslane (Sesuvium sp.). Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST) Virtual Convention, Online, 23 June - 2 July 2020.
  4. Srivarathan S, Phan ADT, Wright O, Sultanbawa Y, and Netzel ME (2020). Australian indigenous edible halophytes: Food crops for the Future Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA) Brisbane Groups Virtual Research Showcase Events, Online, 25-26 August 2020.
  5. Srivarathan S, Phan ADT, Hong HT, Wright O, Sultanbawa Y, and Netzel ME (2019). A12. Nutritional profile and phytochemical characteristics of Australian grown Samphire (Tecticornia sp.). 4th Queensland Annual Chemistry Symposium, QACS 2019, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 29 November 2019, QACS 2019 Programme: 19.
  6. Srivarathan S, Phan ADT, Wright O, Sultanbawa Y, and Netzel ME (2019). Exploring the Nutritional Profile and Bioactive Potential of Australian Grown Saltbush (Atriplex sp.). Trop Ag 2019, International Tropical Agriculture Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 11-13 November 2019, Proceedings 2019, 36, 83. https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2019036083.
  7. Nivethika. A, Sukirtha. S, Rajeetha. J, Sinthuja, K. and Sivakanthan, S. Potential antibacterial activity of Syzygium cumini leaf extracts against Escherichia coli spp. 2019. 26th Annual Scientific Sessions of Jaffna Science Association, Sri Lanka. pp. 40.
  8. Sukirtha, S., Sinthuja, K., Nivethika, A., Rajeetha, J. and Sivakanthan, S. (2018). The effect of solvent and duration of extraction on the efficacy of extraction of anthocyanins from Syzygium cumini fruits from the Northern Province of Sri Lanka, Asian Symposium on Medicinal Plants, Spices and Other Natural Products XVI. p 157.
  9. Wathsala, L.H.A.G., Bandara, J.M.L.R., Illeperuma, C., Nawarathna, A., Sukirtha, S. and Jayasinghe, C. (2018). Valorisation of industrial fruit peels; To utilise as functional ingredient in Food Industry, IUFOST 2018, 19th World Congress of Food Science and Technology, India, p 517.
  10. Wathsala, L.H.A.G., Bandara, J.M.L.R., Illeperuma,C., Nawarathna, A., Sukirtha, S. and Jayasinghe, C. (2018). Probe into Sri Lankan fruit processing industry for the quantification of industrial fruit processing by-products and its potential utilization, Proceedings of the Wayamba University International Conference, Sri Lanka. p 265.
  11. Wathsala, L.H.A.G., Mahesika, M.D.I., Illeperuma, C., Nawarathna, A., Sukirtha, S. and Jayasinghe, C.V.L. (2017). Assessment of incorporating pineapple bagasse as a raw material in the bakery industry, Proceedings of the 73rd Annual Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science. p 29.
  12. Jayasinghe, C.V.L., Gunathilake, K.D.P.P., Jayasinghe, J.M.J.K. and Sukirtha, S. (2017). Conversion of Industrial Waste of Pineapple (peel) into Vinegar by Accelerated Method for Commercialization. Proceedings of Wayamba University Research Congress 2017, Senate Research and Higher Degrees Committee.p 93-94.
  13. Saravanan, S., Sukirtha, S. and Jayasinghe, C.V.L. (2016). Optimization and acceleration of alcohol fermentation process in pineapple peel vinegar production, Proceedings of the 72nd Annual Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science. p 93.
  14. Lakmali, H.M.K., Sukirtha, S. and Jayasinghe, C.V.L. (2016). Extending the post-harvest shelf life of giant guava with thin edible coating, Proceedings of the 72nd Annual Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science. p 94.
  15. Saravanan, S., Sukirtha, S. and Jayasinghe C.V.L. (2016). Optimised and accelerated method for developing pineapple vinegar from peel for commercialisation, Undergraduate research symposium 2016, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. p 49.
  16. Senduran, A., Wijesekara, W.L.I., Sukirtha, S. and Jayasinghe, C.V.L. (2016). Conversion of pineapple waste into a fermented condiment with spice addition, Proceedings of the Wayamba University International Conference, Sri Lanka. p 180.
  17. Senduran, A., Wijesekara, W.L.I., Sukirtha, S. and Jayasinghe, C.V.L. (2016). Development of condiment from pineapple peel, Undergraduate research symposium 2013, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. p 48.
  18. Sukirtha, S. and Senarath, H.P.S. (2013). Vinegar from pineapple peel by an accelerated method, Undergraduate research symposium 2013, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
  19. Sukirtha, S., Senarath, H.P.S. and Jayasinghe, C.V.L. (2013). Vinegar Production from Industrial Waste of Pineapple. Proceedings of the 69th Annual Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science. p 34.

  20. Srivarathan, S., Phan, A.D.T., Hong, H.T., Netzel, G., Wright, O.R.L., Sultanbawa,
    Y., & Netzel, M.E. (2022) Australian indigenous edible halophytes – nutritious and
    functional for a sustainable future. 19 th Biennial Conference of the Australian and New
    Zealand Associations of von Humboldt Fellows, Geelong, VIC, Australia, 18-20 November
    2022.

  21. Srivarathan, S., Phan, A.D.T., Wright, O.R.L., Sultanbawa, Y., & Netzel, M.E.
    (2022). Alternative options for salt in dietary patterns: underutilized plant species. Trop Ag
    2022, International Tropical Agriculture Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 02
    November 2022 (Invited Speaker).

  22. Srivarathan, S., Phan, A.D.T., Addepalli, R., Wright, O.R.L., Sultanbawa, Y.,
    Netzel, M.E., & Osborne, S. (2022). In vitro protein digestibility, bioaccessibility and
    intestinal absorption of minerals and phytochemicals from Australian grown halophytes
    Saltbush (Atriplex sp.) and Samphire (Tecticornia sp.). Trop Ag 2022, International Tropical
    Agriculture Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 31 October-02 November 2022.

  23. Phan, A.D.T., Zhang, J., Seidi Damyeh, M., Srivarathan, S., Netzel, M.E.,
    Sivakumar, D., & Sultanbawa, Y. (2022). The effect of maturity on selected quality
    parameters in wild-harvested Terminalia ferdinandiana (Exell) fruit. Trop Ag 2022,
    International Tropical Agriculture Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 31 October-02
    November 2022.

Book Chapters

  1. Srivarathan, S., Phan, A. D. T., Wright, O., Cozzolino, D., Sultanbawa, Y., &
    Netzel, M. E. (2022). Saltbush (Atriplex sp.). In D. Sivakumar, M. Netzel, & Y. Sultanbawa
    (Eds.), Handbook of Phytonutrients in Indigenous Fruits and Vegetables (pp. 1-10).
    https://doi.org/10.1079/9781789248067.0001.
  2. Sukirtha, S., (2013) Indigenous foods of the Jaffna Kingdom in Indigenous Foods of Ancient Sri Lanka; Edited by Chamila Jayasinghe, Published by the Department of Food Science and Technology, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka. ISBN 978-955-4709-09-6.
  1. UQ Research Training Scholarship- Tuition fee offset (April 2019- April 2023)
  2. World bank sponsored AHEAD (Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development Scholarship - Living allowance (April 2019-April 2022)
  3. Achieved Dean's List membership for Best performances in 3rd – 4th year, Faculty of Livestock, Fisheries and Nutrition, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (2014)
  4. Best presenter award at Undergraduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Livestock, Fisheries and Nutrition, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka (2013)
  5. Awarded with a Gold Medal in All island level Tamil Day Essay and letter writing competition 2001, Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka (2001)