Associate Professor Jaya Seneviratne
Associate Professor

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

Associate Professor 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

Search Professor Jaya Seneviratne’s works on UQ eSpace

138 works between 2008 and 2025
All (138) Journal Article (126) Other Outputs (1) Conference Publication (2) Book Chapter (9)

81 - 100 of 138 works

2016

Journal Article

Innate immune response of human embryonic stem cell-derived fibroblasts and mesenchymal stem cells to periodontopathogens

Sriram, Gopu, Natu, Vaishali Prakash, Islam, Intekhab, Fu, Xin, Seneviratne, Chaminda Jayampath, Tan, Kai Soo and Cao, Tong (2016). Innate immune response of human embryonic stem cell-derived fibroblasts and mesenchymal stem cells to periodontopathogens. Stem Cells International, 2016 (1) 8905365, 1-15. doi: 10.1155/2016/8905365

Innate immune response of human embryonic stem cell-derived fibroblasts and mesenchymal stem cells to periodontopathogens

2016

Journal Article

Heterogeneous Porphyromonas gingivalis LPS modulates immuno-inflammatory response, antioxidant defense and cytoskeletal dynamics in human gingival fibroblasts

Herath, Thanuja D. K., Darveau, Richard P., Seneviratne, Chaminda J., Wang, Cun-Yu, Wang, Yu and Jin, Lijian (2016). Heterogeneous Porphyromonas gingivalis LPS modulates immuno-inflammatory response, antioxidant defense and cytoskeletal dynamics in human gingival fibroblasts. Scientific Reports, 6 29829. doi: 10.1038/srep29829

Heterogeneous Porphyromonas gingivalis LPS modulates immuno-inflammatory response, antioxidant defense and cytoskeletal dynamics in human gingival fibroblasts

2016

Journal Article

Synergistic antibacterial effects of nanoparticles encapsulated with Scutellaria baicalensis and pure chlorhexidine on oral bacterial biofilms

Leung, Ken Cham-Fai, Seneviratne, Chaminda Jayampath, Li, Xuan, Leung, Ping Chung, Lau, Clara Bik San, Wong, Chi-Hin, Pang, Ka Yan, Wong, Chun Wai, Wat, Elaine and Jin, Lijian (2016). Synergistic antibacterial effects of nanoparticles encapsulated with Scutellaria baicalensis and pure chlorhexidine on oral bacterial biofilms. Nanomaterials, 6 (4) 61, 1-11. doi: 10.3390/nano6040061

Synergistic antibacterial effects of nanoparticles encapsulated with Scutellaria baicalensis and pure chlorhexidine on oral bacterial biofilms

2016

Journal Article

Antifungal susceptibility in serum and virulence determinants of Candida bloodstream isolates from Hong Kong

Seneviratne, Chaminda J., Rajan, Suhasini, Wong, Sarah S. W., Tsang, Dominic N. C., Lai, Christopher K. C., Samaranayake, Lakshman P. and Jin, Lijian (2016). Antifungal susceptibility in serum and virulence determinants of Candida bloodstream isolates from Hong Kong. Frontiers in Microbiology, 7 (FEB) 216, 1-8. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2016.00216

Antifungal susceptibility in serum and virulence determinants of Candida bloodstream isolates from Hong Kong

2016

Journal Article

Combining prebiotics and probiotics to develop novel synbiotics that suppress oral pathogens

Kojima, Yukako, Ohshima, Tomoko, Seneviratne, Chaminda Jayampath and Maeda, Nobuko (2016). Combining prebiotics and probiotics to develop novel synbiotics that suppress oral pathogens. Journal of Oral Biosciences, 58 (1), 27-32. doi: 10.1016/j.job.2015.08.004

Combining prebiotics and probiotics to develop novel synbiotics that suppress oral pathogens

2016

Journal Article

Therapeutic application of synbiotics, a fusion of probiotics and prebiotics, and biogenics as a new concept for oral Candida infections: A mini review

Ohshima, Tomoko, Kojima, Yukako, Seneviratne, Chaminda J. and Maeda, Nobuko (2016). Therapeutic application of synbiotics, a fusion of probiotics and prebiotics, and biogenics as a new concept for oral Candida infections: A mini review. Frontiers in Microbiology, 7 (JAN) 00010. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2016.00010

Therapeutic application of synbiotics, a fusion of probiotics and prebiotics, and biogenics as a new concept for oral Candida infections: A mini review

2016

Journal Article

Editorial: Antifungal drug discovery: New theories and new therapies

Seneviratne, Chaminda J. and Rosa, Edvaldo A.R. (2016). Editorial: Antifungal drug discovery: New theories and new therapies. Frontiers in Microbiology, 7 (MAY) 728. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2016.00728

Editorial: Antifungal drug discovery: New theories and new therapies

2016

Journal Article

Identification of antifungal molecules from novel probiotic Lactobacillus bacteria for control of Candida infection

Seneviratne, C. J., Samaranayake, L. P., Ohshima, T., Maeda, N. and Jin, L. J. (2016). Identification of antifungal molecules from novel probiotic Lactobacillus bacteria for control of Candida infection. Hong Kong Medical Journal, 22 (6), 34-36.

Identification of antifungal molecules from novel probiotic Lactobacillus bacteria for control of Candida infection

2015

Journal Article

Enterococcus faecalis promotes osteoclastogenesis and semaphorin 4D expression

Wang, Shuai, Deng, Zuhui, Seneviratne, Chaminda J, Cheung, Gary Sp, Jin, Lijian, Zhao, Baohong and Zhang, Chengfei (2015). Enterococcus faecalis promotes osteoclastogenesis and semaphorin 4D expression. Innate Immunity, 21 (7), 726-735. doi: 10.1177/1753425915593162

Enterococcus faecalis promotes osteoclastogenesis and semaphorin 4D expression

2015

Journal Article

Impact of Actinomyces naeslundii on bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws in ovariectomized rats with periodontitis

Li, Chun Lei, Seneviratne, Chaminda Jayampath, Huo, Lei, Lu, Weijia William and Zheng, Li Wu (2015). Impact of Actinomyces naeslundii on bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws in ovariectomized rats with periodontitis. Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, 43 (8), 1662-1669. doi: 10.1016/j.jcms.2015.07.001

Impact of Actinomyces naeslundii on bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws in ovariectomized rats with periodontitis

2015

Journal Article

Delicate metabolic control and coordinated stress response critically determine antifungal tolerance of Candida albicans biofilm persisters

Li, Peng, Seneviratne, Chaminda J., Alpi, Emanuele, Vizcaino, Juan A. and Jin, Lijian (2015). Delicate metabolic control and coordinated stress response critically determine antifungal tolerance of Candida albicans biofilm persisters. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, 59 (10), 6101-6112. doi: 10.1128/AAC.00543-15

Delicate metabolic control and coordinated stress response critically determine antifungal tolerance of Candida albicans biofilm persisters

2015

Journal Article

New "haploid biofilm model" unravels IRA2 as a novel regulator of Candida albicans biofilm formation

Seneviratne, Chaminda Jayampath, Zeng, Guisheng, Truong, Thuyen, Sze, Sarah, Wong, Wah, Samaranayake, Lakshman, Chan, Fong Yee, Wang, Yan-Ming, Wang, Haitao, Gao, Jiaxin and Wang, Yue (2015). New "haploid biofilm model" unravels IRA2 as a novel regulator of Candida albicans biofilm formation. Scientific Reports, 5 (1) 12433, 12433.1-12433.12. doi: 10.1038/srep12433

New "haploid biofilm model" unravels IRA2 as a novel regulator of Candida albicans biofilm formation

2015

Journal Article

Antifungal susceptibility and phenotypic characterization of oral isolates of a black fungus from a nasopharyngeal carcinoma patient under radiotherapy

Seneviratne, Chaminda Jayampath, Fong, Phoenix, Wong, Sarah and Lee, Victor (2015). Antifungal susceptibility and phenotypic characterization of oral isolates of a black fungus from a nasopharyngeal carcinoma patient under radiotherapy. BMC Oral Health, 15 (1) 39. doi: 10.1186/s12903-015-0023-9

Antifungal susceptibility and phenotypic characterization of oral isolates of a black fungus from a nasopharyngeal carcinoma patient under radiotherapy

2015

Journal Article

Candida albicans aspects of novel silane system-coated titanium and zirconia implant surfaces

Villard, Nicolas, Seneviratne, Chaminda, Tsoi, James Kit Hon, Heinonen, Markku and Matinlinna, Jukka (2015). Candida albicans aspects of novel silane system-coated titanium and zirconia implant surfaces. Clinical Oral Implants Research, 26 (3), 332-341. doi: 10.1111/clr.12338

Candida albicans aspects of novel silane system-coated titanium and zirconia implant surfaces

2015

Book Chapter

Association of candida with linear gingival erythema in HIV-infected subjects

Seneviratne, Chaminda Jayampath and Jayasinghe, Ruwan Duminda (2015). Association of candida with linear gingival erythema in HIV-infected subjects. Oral Candidosis: Physiopathology, Decision Making, and Therapeutics. (pp. 83-94) Springer Berlin Heidelberg. doi: 10.1007/978-3-662-47194-4_12

Association of candida with linear gingival erythema in HIV-infected subjects

2015

Journal Article

Potential use of phenolic acids as anti-Candida agents: A review

Teodoro, Guilherme R., Ellepola, Kassapa, Seneviratne, Chaminda J. and Koga-Ito, Cristiane Y. (2015). Potential use of phenolic acids as anti-Candida agents: A review. Frontiers in Microbiology, 6 (DEC) 01420. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2015.01420

Potential use of phenolic acids as anti-Candida agents: A review

2014

Journal Article

Nanoparticle-encapsulated chlorhexidine against oral bacterial biofilms

Seneviratne, Chaminda Jayampath, Leung, Ken Cham-Fai, Wong, Chi-Hin, Lee, Siu-Fung, Li, Xuan, Leung, Ping Chung, Lau, Clara Bik San, Wat, Elaine and Jin, Lijian (2014). Nanoparticle-encapsulated chlorhexidine against oral bacterial biofilms. PLoS ONE, 9 (8) e103234, e103234. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0103234

Nanoparticle-encapsulated chlorhexidine against oral bacterial biofilms

2014

Journal Article

In pursuit of the ideal antifungal agent for Candida infections: high-throughput screening of small molecules

Wong, Sarah S. W., Samaranayake, Lakshman P. and Senevirate, Chaminda J. (2014). In pursuit of the ideal antifungal agent for Candida infections: high-throughput screening of small molecules. Drug Discovery Today, 19 (11), 1721-1730. doi: 10.1016/j.drudis.2014.06.009

In pursuit of the ideal antifungal agent for Candida infections: high-throughput screening of small molecules

2014

Journal Article

In vitro and in vivo activity of a novel antifungal small molecule against Candida infections

Wong, Sarah Sze Wah, Kao, Richard Yi Tsun, Yuen, Kwok Yong, Wang, Yu, Yang, Dan, Samaranayake, Lakshman Perera and Seneviratne, Chaminda Jayampath (2014). In vitro and in vivo activity of a novel antifungal small molecule against Candida infections. PLoS ONE, 9 (1) e85836, 1-17. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0085836

In vitro and in vivo activity of a novel antifungal small molecule against Candida infections

2014

Journal Article

Evaluation of the Candida albicans removal and mechanical properties of denture acrylics cleaned by a low-cost powered toothbrush

Tan, Chow-Ming, Tsoi, James Kit-Hon, Seneviratne, Chaminda Jayampath and Matinlinna, Jukka Pekka (2014). Evaluation of the Candida albicans removal and mechanical properties of denture acrylics cleaned by a low-cost powered toothbrush. Journal of Prosthodontic Research, 58 (4), 243-251. doi: 10.1016/j.jpor.2014.06.002

Evaluation of the Candida albicans removal and mechanical properties of denture acrylics cleaned by a low-cost powered toothbrush

Past funding

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

Availability

Associate Professor 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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