Overview
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
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong
Research interests
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Oral-systemic link
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Oral microbiome
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Microbial biofilms
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Periodontal pathobiology
Works
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2011
Journal Article
Dental plaque biofilm in oral health and disease
Seneviratne, C. J., Zhang, C. F. and Samaranayake, L. P. (2011). Dental plaque biofilm in oral health and disease. The Chinese Journal of Dental Research, 14 (2), 87-94.
2010
Journal Article
Antimicrobial activity of Chinese medicine herbs against common bacteria in oral biofilm. A pilot study
Wong, R. W.K., Hägg, U., Samaranayake, L., Yuen, M. K.Z., Seneviratne, C. J. and Kao, R. (2010). Antimicrobial activity of Chinese medicine herbs against common bacteria in oral biofilm. A pilot study. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 39 (6), 599-605. doi: 10.1016/j.ijom.2010.02.024
2010
Journal Article
Photodynamic inactivation of Candida albicans by BAM-SiPc
So, Cheung-Wai, Tsang, Paul W. K., Lo, Pui-Chi, Seneviratne, C. J., Samaranayake, Lakshman P. and Fong, Wing-Ping (2010). Photodynamic inactivation of Candida albicans by BAM-SiPc. Mycoses, 53 (3), 215-220. doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0507.2008.01688.x
2010
Journal Article
Susceptibility of Candida albicans filamentation-defective mutants to clinical biocides
Watamoto, T., Samaranayake, L. P., Egusa, H., Yatani, H., Samaranayake, Y. H. and Seneviratne, C. J. (2010). Susceptibility of Candida albicans filamentation-defective mutants to clinical biocides. Journal of Hospital Infection, 74 (2), 189-191. doi: 10.1016/j.jhin.2009.10.017
2010
Journal Article
Bioactivity and architecture of Candida albicans biofilms developed on poly(methyl methacrylate) resin surface
Da Silva, Wander Jose, Seneviratne, Jayampath, Samaranayake, Lakshman Perera and Del Bel Cury, Altair Antoninha (2010). Bioactivity and architecture of Candida albicans biofilms developed on poly(methyl methacrylate) resin surface. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research - Part B Applied Biomaterials, 94 (1), 149-156. doi: 10.1002/jbm.b.31635
2009
Journal Article
Community lifestyle of Candida in mixed biofilms: a mini review
Thein, Z. M., Seneviratne, C. J., Samaranayake, Y. H. and Samaranayake, L. P. (2009). Community lifestyle of Candida in mixed biofilms: a mini review. Mycoses, 52 (6), 467-475. doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0507.2009.01719.x
2009
Journal Article
Synergistic activity of lysozyme and antifungal agents against Candida albicans biofilms on denture acrylic surfaces
Samaranayake, Y. H., Cheung, B. P. K., Parahitiyawa, N., Seneviratne, C. J., Yau, J. Y. Y., Yeung, K. W. S. and Samaranayake, L. P. (2009). Synergistic activity of lysozyme and antifungal agents against Candida albicans biofilms on denture acrylic surfaces. Archives of Oral Biology, 54 (2), 115-126. doi: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2008.09.015
2009
Journal Article
Distribution coefficients of dietary sugars in artificial Candida biofilms
Seneviratne, C. Jayampath, Zhang, T., Fang, H. H. P., Jin, L. J. and Samaranayake, L. P. (2009). Distribution coefficients of dietary sugars in artificial Candida biofilms. Mycopathologia, 167 (6), 325-331. doi: 10.1007/s11046-009-9184-x
2009
Journal Article
Architectural analysis, viability assessment and growth kinetics of Candida albicans and Candida glabrata biofilms
Seneviratne, C. J., Silva, W. J., Jin, L. J., Samaranayake, Y. H. and Samaranayake, L. P. (2009). Architectural analysis, viability assessment and growth kinetics of Candida albicans and Candida glabrata biofilms. Archives of Oral Biology, 54 (11), 1052-1060. doi: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2009.08.002
2009
Journal Article
Effect of filamentation and mode of growth on antifungal susceptibility of Candida albicans
Watamoto, T., Samaranayake, L. P., Jayatilake, J. A. M. S., Egusa, H., Yatani, H. and Seneviratne, C. J. (2009). Effect of filamentation and mode of growth on antifungal susceptibility of Candida albicans. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents, 34 (4), 333-339. doi: 10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2009.03.008
2008
Journal Article
Biomarker discovery in clinical proteomics: Strategies for exposing low abundant proteins
Wang, Yu and Seneviratne, Jayampath (2008). Biomarker discovery in clinical proteomics: Strategies for exposing low abundant proteins. Current Proteomics, 5 (2), 104-114. doi: 10.2174/157016408784911927
2008
Journal Article
Cell density and cell aging as factors modulating antifungal resistance of Candida albicans biofilms
Seneviratne, C. J., Jin, L. J., Samaranayake, Y. H. and Samaranayake, L. P. (2008). Cell density and cell aging as factors modulating antifungal resistance of Candida albicans biofilms. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, 52 (9), 3259-3266. doi: 10.1128/AAC.00541-08
2008
Other Outputs
Molecular microbiology of candida biofilms
Athukorala Arachchi Seneviratne, Chaminda Jayampath (2008). Molecular microbiology of candida biofilms. PhD Thesis, School of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong. doi: 10.5353/th_b4068751
2008
Journal Article
An overview of H5n1 infection and its implications for dentistry
Seneviratne, C. J. and Samaranayake, L. P. (2008). An overview of H5n1 infection and its implications for dentistry. International Journal of Clinical Dentistry, 1 (1), 27-44.
2008
Journal Article
Candida albicans biofilm formation is associated with increased anti-oxidative capacities
Seneviratne, C. Jayampath, Wang, Yu, Jin, Lijian, Abiko, Yoshi and Samaranayake, Lakshman P. (2008). Candida albicans biofilm formation is associated with increased anti-oxidative capacities. Proteomics, 8 (14), 2936-2947. doi: 10.1002/pmic.200701097
2008
Journal Article
Potent anti-microbial activity of traditional Chinese medicine herbs against Candida species
Seneviratne, C. Jayampath, Wong, Ricky W. K. and Samaranayake, Lakshman P. (2008). Potent anti-microbial activity of traditional Chinese medicine herbs against Candida species. Mycoses, 51 (1), 30-34. doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0507.2007.01431.x
2008
Journal Article
Improvement of XTT assay performance for studies involving Candida albicans biofilms
da Silva, Wander José, Seneviratne, Jayampath, Parahitiyawa, Nipuna, Rosa, Edvaldo Antonio Ribeiro, Samaranayake, Lakshman Perera and del Bel Cury, Altair Antoninha (2008). Improvement of XTT assay performance for studies involving Candida albicans biofilms. Brazilian Dental Journal, 19 (4), 364-369. doi: 10.1590/s0103-64402008000400014
2008
Journal Article
Biofilm lifestyle of Candida: a mini review
Seneviratne, C. J., Jin, L. and Samaranayake, L. P. (2008). Biofilm lifestyle of Candida: a mini review. Oral Diseases, 14 (7), 582-590. doi: 10.1111/j.1601-0825.2007.01424.x
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor Jaya Seneviratne is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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Oral microbiome in systemic diseases
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Bacterial-fungal polymicrobial biofilms in dental diseases
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Infection control in dentistry
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Novel holobiont modulation strategy in oral microbiome disease modulation
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Saso Ivanovski
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Doctor Philosophy
Multifunctional nanoparticles with targeting and controlled release ability for the management of osteoarthritis
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Saso Ivanovski
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Doctor Philosophy
Assessment of the effects of professionally applied Silver Diamine Fluoride on early childhood caries
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Laurence Walsh, Associate Professor Sobia Zafar
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Master Philosophy
Proteomic profiles for healthy salivary biofilm grown on 2D TCP and 3D mPCL scaffolds
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Saso Ivanovski, Dr Pingping Han
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Doctor Philosophy
Development of an oral biofilm-oral epithelial cells co-culture model based on jammed-packed microgel
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Yinghong Zhou
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Doctor Philosophy
The emerging role of outer membrane vesicles in periodontitis
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Saso Ivanovski, Dr Pingping Han
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Doctor Philosophy
ANTIVIRULENCE AGENT NANOFORMULATIONS: A NOVEL STRATEGY TO OVERCOME ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Ben Ross, Professor Amirali Popat, Dr Jared Miles, Dr Zyta M Ziora, Associate Professor Peter Moyle
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