Dr Jaya Seneviratne
Dr

Jaya Seneviratne

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Background

Dr. Jaya Seneviratne is a Senior Lecturer in Periodontology affiliated to the School of Dentistry, University of Queensland, Australia. Currently he serves as the Director of Higher Degree Research. Dr. Seneviratne is an internationally recognized academic and a researcher in the field of dentistry. His track record encompasses over 100 publications in renowned international journals, including all top journals in dental research, 12 book chapters and an edited book “Microbial Biofilms: OMICS Biology, Antimicrobials and Clinical Implications” Taylor & Francis CRC Press, 2017. He has successfully secured over US$ 7.11 million from competitive grants for his research and development work. Dr. Seneviratne served as the Secretary of the IADR-Asia Pacific Region (APR) from 2019-2022. He was also the Chairman of the Session Committee for the 2023 IADR General Meeting in Bogota, Colombia. Previously, he held the key positions as the Chairman of the IADR Constitution Committee and a member of the IADR Fellowship and Membership Committees. Currently, he is an Editorial board member of the Journal of Dental Research and Critical Reviews in Microbiology. Dr. Seneviratne has supervised both undergraduate and postgraduate students, mentoring them excel in their research work. His research mentees have received numerous prestigious awards from the IADR. His primary research interests include oral microbiome, oral biofilms, oral-systemic link and infection control.

Availability

Dr Jaya Seneviratne is:
Available for supervision

Fields of research

Biological Sciences Microbiology

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong

Research interests

  • Oral-systemic link

  • Oral microbiome

  • Microbial biofilms

  • Periodontal pathobiology

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127 works between 2008 and 2025
All (127) Journal Article (116) Book Chapter (8) Conference Publication (2) Other Outputs (1)

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2021

Journal Article

Role of the oral microbiome, metabolic pathways, and novel diagnostic tools in intra-oral halitosis: a comprehensive update

Foo, Lean Heong, Balan, Preethi, Pang, Li Mei, Laine, Marja L. and Seneviratne, Chaminda Jayampath (2021). Role of the oral microbiome, metabolic pathways, and novel diagnostic tools in intra-oral halitosis: a comprehensive update. Critical Reviews in Microbiology, 47 (3), 359-375. doi: 10.1080/1040841X.2021.1888867

Role of the oral microbiome, metabolic pathways, and novel diagnostic tools in intra-oral halitosis: a comprehensive update

2020

Journal Article

A risk-based approach to the COVID-19 pandemic: the experience in National Dental Centre Singapore

Tay, John Rong Hao, Ng, Ethan, Ong, Marianne Meng Ann, Sim, Chelsia, Tan, Ken and Seneviratne, Chaminda Jayampath (2020). A risk-based approach to the COVID-19 pandemic: the experience in National Dental Centre Singapore. Frontiers in Medicine, 7 562728, 1-10. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2020.562728

A risk-based approach to the COVID-19 pandemic: the experience in National Dental Centre Singapore

2020

Journal Article

Inhibitory effects of xylitol and sorbitol on Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans biofilms are repressed by the presence of sucrose

Chan, Ally, Ellepola, Kassapa, Truong, Thuyen, Balan, Preethi, Koo, Hyun and Seneviratne, Chaminda Jayampath (2020). Inhibitory effects of xylitol and sorbitol on Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans biofilms are repressed by the presence of sucrose. Archives of Oral Biology, 119 104886, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2020.104886

Inhibitory effects of xylitol and sorbitol on Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans biofilms are repressed by the presence of sucrose

2020

Journal Article

Multi-omics tools for studying microbial biofilms: current perspectives and future directions

Seneviratne, Chaminda J., Suriyanarayanan, Tanujaa, Widyarman, Armelia Sari, Lee, Lye Siang, Lau, Matthew, Ching, Jianhong, Delaney, Christopher and Ramage, Gordon (2020). Multi-omics tools for studying microbial biofilms: current perspectives and future directions. Critical Reviews in Microbiology, 46 (6), 759-778. doi: 10.1080/1040841X.2020.1828817

Multi-omics tools for studying microbial biofilms: current perspectives and future directions

2020

Journal Article

The role of dentists in COVID-19 is beyond dentistry: voluntary medical engagements and future preparedness

Seneviratne, Chaminda Jayampath, Lau, Matthew Wen Jian and Goh, Bee Tin (2020). The role of dentists in COVID-19 is beyond dentistry: voluntary medical engagements and future preparedness. Frontiers in Medicine, 7 566, 1-7. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2020.00566

The role of dentists in COVID-19 is beyond dentistry: voluntary medical engagements and future preparedness

2020

Journal Article

The proteome of community living Candida albicans is differentially modulated by the morphologic and structural features of the bacterial cohabitants

Truong, Thuyen, Pang, Li Mei, Rajan, Suhasini, Wong, Sarah Sze Wah, Fung, Yi Man Eva, Samaranayake, Lakshman and Seneviratne, Chaminda Jayampath (2020). The proteome of community living Candida albicans is differentially modulated by the morphologic and structural features of the bacterial cohabitants. Microorganisms, 8 (10) 1541, 1-15. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms8101541

The proteome of community living Candida albicans is differentially modulated by the morphologic and structural features of the bacterial cohabitants

2020

Journal Article

Lactobacillus plantarum 108 inhibits Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans mixed‐species biofilm formation

Srivastava, Neha, Ellepola, Kassapa, Venkiteswaran, Nityasri, Chai, Louis Yi Ann, Ohshima, Tomoko and Seneviratne, Chaminda Jayampath (2020). Lactobacillus plantarum 108 inhibits Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans mixed‐species biofilm formation. Antibiotics, 9 (8) 478, 1-20. doi: 10.3390/antibiotics9080478

Lactobacillus plantarum 108 inhibits Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans mixed‐species biofilm formation

2020

Journal Article

Oral microbiome-systemic link studies: perspectives on current limitations and future artificial intelligence-based approaches

Seneviratne, Chaminda Jayampath, Balan, Preethi, Suriyanarayanan, Tanujaa, Lakshmanan, Meiyappan, Lee, Dong-Yup, Rho, Mina, Jakubovics, Nicholas, Brandt, Bernd, Crielaard, Wim and Zaura, Egija (2020). Oral microbiome-systemic link studies: perspectives on current limitations and future artificial intelligence-based approaches. Critical Reviews in Microbiology, 46 (3), 288-299. doi: 10.1080/1040841X.2020.1766414

Oral microbiome-systemic link studies: perspectives on current limitations and future artificial intelligence-based approaches

2020

Journal Article

Predictive nephrotoxicity profiling of a novel antifungal small molecule in comparison to amphotericin B and voriconazole

Udawatte, Nadeeka S., Kang, Sung Wook, Wang, Yue, Arumugam, Thiruma V. and Seneviratne, Chaminda J. (2020). Predictive nephrotoxicity profiling of a novel antifungal small molecule in comparison to amphotericin B and voriconazole. Frontiers in Pharmacology, 11 511. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2020.00511

Predictive nephrotoxicity profiling of a novel antifungal small molecule in comparison to amphotericin B and voriconazole

2020

Journal Article

Proteomics analysis of Candida albicans dnm1 haploid mutant unraveled the association between mitochondrial fission and antifungal susceptibility

Truong, Thuyen, Zeng, Guisheng, Lim, Teck Kwang, Cao, Tong, Pang, Li Mei, Lee, Yew Mun, Lin, Qingsong, Wang, Yue and Seneviratne, Chaminda Jayampath (2020). Proteomics analysis of Candida albicans dnm1 haploid mutant unraveled the association between mitochondrial fission and antifungal susceptibility. Proteomics, 20 (1) 1900240, 1-12. doi: 10.1002/pmic.201900240

Proteomics analysis of Candida albicans dnm1 haploid mutant unraveled the association between mitochondrial fission and antifungal susceptibility

2019

Journal Article

Machine learning and its potential applications to the genomic study of head and neck cancer—a systematic review

Patil, Shankargouda, Habib Awan, Kamran, Arakeri, Gururaj, Jayampath Seneviratne, Chaminda, Muddur, Nagaraj, Malik, Shuaib, Ferrari, Marco, Rahimi, Siavash and Brennan, Peter A. (2019). Machine learning and its potential applications to the genomic study of head and neck cancer—a systematic review. Journal of Oral Pathology and Medicine, 48 (9), 773-779. doi: 10.1111/jop.12854

Machine learning and its potential applications to the genomic study of head and neck cancer—a systematic review

2019

Journal Article

Multi-omics analyses reveal synergistic carbohydrate metabolism in Streptococcus mutans-Candida albicans mixed-species biofilms

Ellepola, K., Truong, T., Liu, Y., Lin, Q., Lim, T. K., Lee, Y. M., Cao, T., Koo, H. and Seneviratne, C. J. (2019). Multi-omics analyses reveal synergistic carbohydrate metabolism in Streptococcus mutans-Candida albicans mixed-species biofilms. Infection and Immunity, 87 (10) e00339-19, 1-20. doi: 10.1128/IAI.00339-19

Multi-omics analyses reveal synergistic carbohydrate metabolism in Streptococcus mutans-Candida albicans mixed-species biofilms

2019

Journal Article

Hydrophobicity of graphene as a driving force for inhibiting biofilm formation of pathogenic bacteria and fungi

Agarwalla, Shruti Vidhawan, Ellepola, Kassapa, Costa, Mariana Caldeira Ferraz da, Fechine, Guilhermino José Macêdo, Morin, Julien Luc Paul, Castro Neto, A. H., Seneviratne, Chaminda Jayampath and Rosa, Vinicius (2019). Hydrophobicity of graphene as a driving force for inhibiting biofilm formation of pathogenic bacteria and fungi. Dental Materials, 35 (3), 403-413. doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2018.09.016

Hydrophobicity of graphene as a driving force for inhibiting biofilm formation of pathogenic bacteria and fungi

2019

Journal Article

Periodontal commensals and pathogens differentially modulate immuno-inflammatory response in human oral keratinocytes

Li, Hua Jing, Seneviratne, Chaminda Jayampath, Wang, Cun Yu and Jin, Li Jian (2019). Periodontal commensals and pathogens differentially modulate immuno-inflammatory response in human oral keratinocytes. The Chinese Journal of Dental Research, 22 (2), 105-112. doi: 10.3290/j.cjdr.a42514

Periodontal commensals and pathogens differentially modulate immuno-inflammatory response in human oral keratinocytes

2018

Journal Article

Keystone species in pregnancy gingivitis: a snapshot of oral microbiome during pregnancy and postpartum period

Balan, Preethi, Chong, Yap Seng, Umashankar, Shivshankar, Swarup, Sanjay, Loke, Wong Mun, Lopez, Violeta, He, Hong Gu and Seneviratne, Chaminda Jayampath (2018). Keystone species in pregnancy gingivitis: a snapshot of oral microbiome during pregnancy and postpartum period. Frontiers in Microbiology, 9 (OCT) 2360, 1-11. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2018.02360

Keystone species in pregnancy gingivitis: a snapshot of oral microbiome during pregnancy and postpartum period

2018

Journal Article

Correction: Quantitative proteomics of strong and weak biofilm formers of Enterococcus faecalis reveals novel regulators of biofilm formation (Molecular and Cellular Proteomics (2018) 17 (643-654) DOI: 10.1074/mcp.RA117.000461)

Suriyanarayanan, Tanujaa, Qingsong, Lin, Kwang, Lim Teck, Mun, Lee Yew, Truong, Thuyen and Seneviratne, Chaminda Jayampath (2018). Correction: Quantitative proteomics of strong and weak biofilm formers of Enterococcus faecalis reveals novel regulators of biofilm formation (Molecular and Cellular Proteomics (2018) 17 (643-654) DOI: 10.1074/mcp.RA117.000461). Molecular and Cellular Proteomics, 17 (10). doi: 10.1074/mcp.AAC118.001077

Correction: Quantitative proteomics of strong and weak biofilm formers of Enterococcus faecalis reveals novel regulators of biofilm formation (Molecular and Cellular Proteomics (2018) 17 (643-654) DOI: 10.1074/mcp.RA117.000461)

2018

Journal Article

Controlled cellular redox, repressive hemin utilization and adaptive stress responses are crucial to metronidazole tolerance of Porphyromonas gingivalis persisters

Li, Peng, Fung, Yi-Man Eva, Yin, Xiaohui, Seneviratne, Chaminda J., Che, Chi-Ming and Jin, Lijian (2018). Controlled cellular redox, repressive hemin utilization and adaptive stress responses are crucial to metronidazole tolerance of Porphyromonas gingivalis persisters. Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 45 (10), 1211-1221. doi: 10.1111/jcpe.13002

Controlled cellular redox, repressive hemin utilization and adaptive stress responses are crucial to metronidazole tolerance of Porphyromonas gingivalis persisters

2018

Journal Article

Oral health in pregnant Chinese women in Singapore: a call to go beyond the traditional clinical care

Balan, Preethi, He, Hong-Gu, Cao, Fengchunzhi, Wong, Mun Loke, Chong, Yap-Seng, Lopez, Violeta, Soh, Shu-E. and Seneviratne, Chaminda Jayampath (2018). Oral health in pregnant Chinese women in Singapore: a call to go beyond the traditional clinical care. Healthcare, 6 (3) 77, 1-12. doi: 10.3390/healthcare6030077

Oral health in pregnant Chinese women in Singapore: a call to go beyond the traditional clinical care

2018

Journal Article

Immunomodulation as therapy for fungal infection: are we closer?

Sam, Qi Hui, Yew, Wen Shan, Seneviratne, Chaminda J., Chang, Matthew Wook and Chai, Louis Yi Ann (2018). Immunomodulation as therapy for fungal infection: are we closer?. Frontiers in Microbiology, 9 (JUL) 1612, 1-16. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2018.01612

Immunomodulation as therapy for fungal infection: are we closer?

2018

Journal Article

Use of haploid model of Candida albicans to uncover mechanism of action of a novel antifungal agent

Truong, Thuyen, Suriyanarayanan, Tanujaa, Zeng, Guisheng, Le, Thuc D., Liu, Lin, Li, Jiuyong, Tong, Cao, Wang, Yue and Seneviratne, Chaminda J. (2018). Use of haploid model of Candida albicans to uncover mechanism of action of a novel antifungal agent. Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 8 (JUN) 164. doi: 10.3389/fcimb.2018.00164

Use of haploid model of Candida albicans to uncover mechanism of action of a novel antifungal agent

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2025
    Topically applied antimicrobial nanocomposites in Dentistry
    SDI
    Open grant

Availability

Dr Jaya Seneviratne is:
Available for supervision

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Available projects

  • Oral microbiome in systemic diseases

  • Bacterial-fungal polymicrobial biofilms in dental diseases

  • Infection control in dentistry

Supervision history

Current supervision

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