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

148 works between 2008 and 2026
All (148) Journal Article (135) Other Outputs (1) Conference Publication (2) Book Chapter (10)

101 - 120 of 148 works

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

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

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

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

Biofilm formation of salivary microbiota on dental restorative materials analyzed by denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis and sequencing

Wang, Shuai, Guo, Lihong, Seneviratne, Chaminda Jayampath, Huang, Bo, Han, Jianmin, Peng, Lei, Liu, Xiaodi and Zhang, Chengfei (2014). Biofilm formation of salivary microbiota on dental restorative materials analyzed by denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis and sequencing. Dental Materials Journal, 33 (3), 325-331. doi: 10.4012/dmj.2013-152

Biofilm formation of salivary microbiota on dental restorative materials analyzed by denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis and sequencing

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

2014

Journal Article

Natural compounds containing mouthrinses in the management of dental plaque and gingivitis: A systematic review

Chen, Yong, Wong, Ricky W.K., McGrath, Colman, Hagg, Urban and Seneviratne, C. Jayampath (2014). Natural compounds containing mouthrinses in the management of dental plaque and gingivitis: A systematic review. Clinical Oral Investigations, 18 (1), 1-16. doi: 10.1007/s00784-013-1033-0

Natural compounds containing mouthrinses in the management of dental plaque and gingivitis: A systematic review

2013

Journal Article

The effects of natural compounds-containing mouthrinses on patients with fixed orthodontic appliance treatment: Clinical and microbiological outcomes

Chen Y., Wong R.W.K., Seneviratne C.J., Hagg U., Mcgrath C. and Samaranayake L.P. (2013). The effects of natural compounds-containing mouthrinses on patients with fixed orthodontic appliance treatment: Clinical and microbiological outcomes. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 23 (6), 452-459. doi: 10.1111/ipd.12018

The effects of natural compounds-containing mouthrinses on patients with fixed orthodontic appliance treatment: Clinical and microbiological outcomes

2013

Journal Article

Effect of culture media and nutrients on biofilm growth kinetics of laboratory and clinical strains of Enterococcus faecalis

Seneviratne, C.J., Yip, J.W.Y., Chang, J.W.W., Zhang, C.F. and Samaranayake, L.P. (2013). Effect of culture media and nutrients on biofilm growth kinetics of laboratory and clinical strains of Enterococcus faecalis. Archives of Oral Biology, 58 (10), 1327-1334. doi: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2013.06.017

Effect of culture media and nutrients on biofilm growth kinetics of laboratory and clinical strains of Enterococcus faecalis

2013

Journal Article

The expression and regulation of matrix metalloproteinase-3 is critically modulated by Porphyromonas gingivalis lipopolysaccharide with heterogeneous lipid A structures in human gingival fibroblasts

Herath, Thanuja D. K., Wang, Yu, Seneviratne, Chaminda J, Darveau, Richard P, Wang, Cun-Yu and Jin, Lijian (2013). The expression and regulation of matrix metalloproteinase-3 is critically modulated by Porphyromonas gingivalis lipopolysaccharide with heterogeneous lipid A structures in human gingival fibroblasts. BMC Microbiology, 13 (1) 73. doi: 10.1186/1471-2180-13-73

The expression and regulation of matrix metalloproteinase-3 is critically modulated by Porphyromonas gingivalis lipopolysaccharide with heterogeneous lipid A structures in human gingival fibroblasts

2013

Journal Article

Tetra- and Penta-Acylated Lipid A Structures of Porphyromonas gingivalis LPS Differentially Activate TLR4-Mediated NF-κB Signal Transduction Cascade and Immuno-Inflammatory Response in Human Gingival Fibroblasts

Herath, Thanuja D. K., Darveau, Richard P., Seneviratne, Chaminda J., Wang, Cun-Yu, Wang, Yu and Jin, Lijian (2013). Tetra- and Penta-Acylated Lipid A Structures of Porphyromonas gingivalis LPS Differentially Activate TLR4-Mediated NF-κB Signal Transduction Cascade and Immuno-Inflammatory Response in Human Gingival Fibroblasts. PLoS ONE, 8 (3) e58496. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0058496

Tetra- and Penta-Acylated Lipid A Structures of Porphyromonas gingivalis LPS Differentially Activate TLR4-Mediated NF-κB Signal Transduction Cascade and Immuno-Inflammatory Response in Human Gingival Fibroblasts

2013

Journal Article

Endodontic bacteria from primary and persistent endodontic lesions in Chinese patients as identified by cloning and 16S ribosomal DNA gene sequencing

Li, Xin, Zhu, Xiao-Fei, Zhang, Cheng-Fei, Cathro, Peter, Seneviratne, C. J. and Shen, Song (2013). Endodontic bacteria from primary and persistent endodontic lesions in Chinese patients as identified by cloning and 16S ribosomal DNA gene sequencing. Chinese Medical Journal, 126 (4), 634-639. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0366-6999.20122285

Endodontic bacteria from primary and persistent endodontic lesions in Chinese patients as identified by cloning and 16S ribosomal DNA gene sequencing

2012

Journal Article

Unraveling the resistance of microbial biofilms: Has proteomics been helpful?

Seneviratne, C. Jayampath, Wang, Yu, Jin, Lijian, Wong, Sarah S. W., Herath, Thanuja D. K. and Samaranayake, Lakshman P. (2012). Unraveling the resistance of microbial biofilms: Has proteomics been helpful?. Proteomics, 12 (4-5), 651-665. doi: 10.1002/pmic.201100356

Unraveling the resistance of microbial biofilms: Has proteomics been helpful?

2012

Journal Article

Exopolysaccharide matrix of developed Candida albicans biofilms after exposure to antifungal agents

Da Silva, Wander Jose, Goncalves, Letícia Machado, Seneviratne, Jayampath, Parahitiyawa, Nipuna, Samaranayake, Lakshman Perera and Del Bel Cury, Altair Antoninha (2012). Exopolysaccharide matrix of developed Candida albicans biofilms after exposure to antifungal agents. Brazilian Dental Journal, 23 (6), 716-722. doi: 10.1590/S0103-64402012000600016

Exopolysaccharide matrix of developed Candida albicans biofilms after exposure to antifungal agents

2012

Journal Article

Novel and conventional assays in determining abundance of Streptococcus mutans in saliva

Gao, Xiao-Li, Seneviratne, Chaminda J., Lo, Edward C. M., Chu, Chun Hung and Samaranayake, Lakshman P. (2012). Novel and conventional assays in determining abundance of Streptococcus mutans in saliva. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 22 (5), 363-368. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-263X.2011.01207.x

Novel and conventional assays in determining abundance of Streptococcus mutans in saliva

2012

Journal Article

Effects of silver diamine fluoride on dentine carious lesions induced by Streptococcus mutans and Actinomyces naeslundii biofilms

Chu, Chun Hung, Mei, Lei, Seneviratne, Chaminda Jayampath and Lo, Edward Chin Man (2012). Effects of silver diamine fluoride on dentine carious lesions induced by Streptococcus mutans and Actinomyces naeslundii biofilms. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 22 (1), 2-10. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-263X.2011.01149.x

Effects of silver diamine fluoride on dentine carious lesions induced by Streptococcus mutans and Actinomyces naeslundii biofilms

Current funding

  • 2026 - 2027
    Oral Health And Salivary Informatics to Support the Well-being of Expecting Mothers with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Queensland: Novel OASIS-GDM Cohort
    Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2026
    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

Completed supervision

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