Mr. K. Thayananthan

Mr. K. Thayananthan

Chief Technical Officer
Qualifications
Publications
  • NCT (Quantity Surveying)
  • Certificate in Social Science (OUSL)

Full Papers in Journals

  1. Bavaneethan, Y., Vasantharuba, S., Balakumar, S. Thayananthan, K. (2020). Effect of Different Thermal Processing Methods on Resistant Starch Content of Selected Tubers. American-Eurasian J. Agric. & Environ. Sci., 20 (2): 76-81 202. DOI: 10.5829/idosi.aejaes.2020.76.81.

  2. Bavaneethan, Y., Vasantharuba, S., Balakumar, S. Thayananthan,K. (2015). Effect of Different Processing Time on Resistant Starch Content of Selected Tubers 1. World Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 11(4): 244–246. DOI:10.5829/idosi.wjas.2015.11.4.1875.

  3. Arasaratnam, V. and Thayaananthan, K.Improving Thermostable a-amylase production by Bacillus RB4. European Journal of Experimental Biology. 4(4): 136-140.

  4. Pirasath, S., Balakumar S., Thayaananthan, K. and Arasaratnam, V. (2014). Thosai mixed with side dishes alter Glycaemic Index.  Batticaloa Medical Journal.6: 24-28.

  5. Arasaratnam, V. and Thayaananthan, K.(2014). Isolation of a thermophilic bacterium to produce Thermostable a-amylase. European Journal of Experimental Biology. 4(3): 576-582.

  6. Pirasath, S., Balakumar S., Thayaananthan, K. and Arasaratnam, V. (2013). Including side dishes to traditional main meals alter the glycaemic index.  Sri Lankan Journal of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism. 3: 12-18.

  7. Pirasath, S., Balakumar S., Thayaananthan, K. and Arasaratnam, V. (2012). Effect of soluble fibre on glycaemic index.  Galle Medical Journal. 17(1): 23-31.

  8. Pirasath, S., Thayaananthan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2012). Glycaemic index values of some Jaffna fruits. Functional foods in Health and Diseases. 2(2): 25-35.

  9. Pirasath, S., Thayaananthan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2011). Bakery products and their glycaemic indices in Jaffna. The Jaffna Medical Journal. 27(1): 38-43.

  10. Arasaratnam, V. and Thayaananthan, K. (2009). Substitutes for GPR grade salts for a-amylase production by Bacillus licheniformis 6346.Malaysian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.  17(1): 1-4.

  11. Raguparan, P., Vellupillai, S., Nithiyanantharajha, K., Thayaananthan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2008). Comparison of the glycemic index of the wheat flour bread and malted rice-wheat bread available foods at Jaffna in Sri Lanka. Journal of Research in Bioscience. 4(3): 23-28.

  12. Raguparan, P., Thayaananthan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2008). Determination of glycemic index values of locally available foods in Jaffna at Sri Lanka. Journal of Research in Bioscience. 1(2): 44-54.

  13. Arasaratnam, V., Thayananthan, K. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1998). Sugar syrup (DE 50-70) from corn flour.  50 (2-3): 95 – 98.

 

 

Abstracts

  1. Balendrarajah, K., Vijayakumar, G., Murugadas, V., Muhunthan, K., Thayaananthan, K. and Arasaratnam, V., (2024). Evaluation of lipid profiles of women with polycystic ovarian syndrome at Teaching Hospital, Jaffna. 9th Annual Academic Sessions-2024, College of Pathologists of Sri Lanka. 12th and – 13th July, 2024, pp 93.

  2. Aranraj, T., Arasaratnam, V., Thayaananthan, K. and Sutharsan, M. (2024). In vitro Litholytic Effect of Selected Siddha Drugs with the Aqueous Extract of Musa sapientum Inner Stem as an Adjuvant on Oxalate Stone. International Research conference in Health Sciences 2024 (IRCHS 2024), Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. 2nd of April 2024, pp 44.

  3. Balayasothini, V., Madhurahini, R. Jeneni, J. Arasaratnam, V., Muhunthan, K. and Thayaananthan, K. (2024). Exploring serum uric acid levels in pregnant women with pregnancy induced hypertension. International Research Conference in Health Sciences 2024 (IRCHS 2024), Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.2nd of April 2024, pp 83.

  4. Thivya, K., Risla, M.R.F., Samiya, H. M., Arasaratnam, V. and Thayaananthan, K. (2023). Prevalence of iron deficiency anaemia and its associated risk factors among type 2 diabetic patients, attending the Diabetic Centre, Teaching Hospital, Jaffna. To be an International Centre of Excellence in Molecular Science. Proceedings of the 12th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Colombo, 31st May 2023. pp.36.

  5. Shanmugaratnam, L., Thayaananthan, K., Kandeepan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2012). Trends in intake of fruits and vegetables by G.C.E. (A/L) students in Jaffna Zonal schools. Proceedings of the 19th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 19(1): pp 37.

  6. Thiluxie, S., Thayaananthan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2012). Influence of smoking and alcoholism on predictors of metabolic syndrome. Proceedings of the 19th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 19(1): pp 45.

  7. Pirasath, S., Balakumar, S., Thayaananthan, K. and Arasaratnam, V. (2011). Do traditional foods help to decrease glycaemic Index? Transforming Health Care Forum of British Medical Journal Group, Evidence Based Medicine Centre, British Medical Association & University of Oxford-25th and 26th October 2011.

  8. Pirasath, S., Balakumar, S., Thayaananthan, K. and Arasaratnam, V. (2011). Glycaemic Index is altered with mixed meals. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Academic Sessions of Jaffna Lanka Medical Association. pp -18.

  9. Pirasath, S., Balakumar, S., Thayaananthan, K. and Arasaratnam, V. (2011). Soluble fibre rich diets decrease the glycaemic indices. Public Health Forum, Proceedings of the 15th Annual Sessions of College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka. pp24.

  10. Pirasath, S., Balakumar, S., Thayaananthan, K. and Arasaratnam, V. (2011). Glycaemic Index values of locally available foods in Jaffna. Proceedings of the 124th Annual Scientific Sessions of Sri Lanka Medical Association. pp -36.

  11. Pirasath, S., Thayaananthan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2011). Glycaemic indices of selected food items from Jaffna. Proceedings of the 44th Annual Scientific Sessions of Ceylon College of Physicians. pp 61-62.

  12. Pirasath, S., Thayaananthan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2011). Soluble fibre rich diets decrease the glycaemic indices. Public Health Forum, Proceedings of the 15th Annual Scientific Sessions of College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka. pp 24.

  13. Vinayagamoorthy, V., Thayananthan, K., Vasantharuba, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2010). Nutrient content of palmyrah root tuber preparations from different areas of Jaffna Peninsula. Proceedings of the 17th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 17(1): pp 16.

  14. Vinayagamoorthy, V., Thayaananthan, K., Vasantharuba, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2010). Antimicrobial effect of Palmyrah root tuber from different areas of Jaffna Peninsula. Proceedings of the 17th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 17(1): pp 17.

  15. Vinayagamoorthy, V., Thayaananthan, K., Vasantharuba, S., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2010). Hydrolysis of starch in palmyrah root tuber preparations. Proceedings of the 17th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 17(1): pp 18.

  16. Pirasath, S., Thayaananthan, K., Balakumar, S., Sivarajah, N. and Arasaratnam, V. (2009). Glycemic index is altered with combined food items. Proceedings of the 42nd Annual Academic sessions, Ceylon College of Physicians, 24th – 26th September, 2009, Ed. Gunatilake, S.B. and Wijesiriwardena, B. pp. 

  17. Pirasath, S., Thayaananthan, K., Balakumar, S., Sivarajah, N. and Arasaratnam, V. (2009). Including curries to basic foods alter the glycaemic indices. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions, Batticaloa Medical Association, 3rd – 5th July, 2009, pp. 

  18. Pirasath, S., Thayaananthan, K., Balakumar, S., Sivarajah, N. and Arasaratnam, V. (2008). Including curries to basic foods alter the glycemic indices. Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo, October, 2008, Ed. Selvakumaran, N., Constantine, G. R., De Silva, D., Randeniya, P., Olupeliyawa, A. and Wijesinghe, M. pp.  64 – 65.

  19. Raguparan, P., Thayaananthan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2008). Determination of the Glycaemic indices of plantain varieties, (‘Kathali’, ‘Kappal’ and ‘Itharai’) available in Jaffna. Proceedings of the 15th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 14: 46.

  20. Raguparan, P., Thayaananthan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2008). Determination of Glycaemic index values of locally available foods in Jaffna. Proceedings of the 15th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 14: 47.

  21. Raguparan, P., Thayaananthan, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2008). Determination of the Glycaemic index of the Bakery products available in Jaffna. Proceedings of the 15th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 14: 48.

  22. Raguparan, P., Veluppillai, S., Thayaananthan, K., Nithiyanantharajah, K., Balakumar, S. and Arasaratnam, V. (2008). Comparison of the Glycemic indices of the wheat flour bread and malted rice – wheat bread. Proceedings of the 15th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 14: 49.

  23. Senthuran, A., Thayaananthan, K. and Arasaratnam, V. (2005). Increasing a-amylase activity of thermostable enzyme produced by strain BR1. Proceedings of the 13th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 13(1): 6.

  24. Arasaratnam, V., Thayaananthan, K. Senthuran, A. and Balasubramaniam, K. (2003). Production of a-amylase from locally isolated thermotolerant Bacillus strain. Proceedings of the 11th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. 11(1): 9.

  25. Arasaratnam, V., Thayananthan, K., Senthuran, A. and Balasubramaniam, K. (2002). Isolation of thermostable alpha amylase producing bacteria.  Proceedings of the 10th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science association.  10(1): 11.

  26. Arasaratnam, V., Thayananthan, K. and balasubramaniam, K. (2001). Preliminary studies on a-amylase production from Bacillus licheniformis 6346 by solid-state fermentation.  Proceedings of the 9th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science association. 9(1): 22.

  27. Arasaratnam, V., Thayananthan, K. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1998). Preparation of a substitute for nutrient broth to activate Bacillus licheniformis 6346. Proceedings of the 6th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association.  38.

  28. Arasaratnam, V., Thayananthan, K. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1998). Preparation of an activation medium for Bacillus licheniformis 6346. Proceedings of the 6th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association.  39.

  29. Arasaratnam, V., Thayananthan, K. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1998). Application of fertilizer for a-amylase production by Bacillus licheniformis 6346 in solid medium. Proceedings of the 6th Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association.  46.

  30. Arasaratnam, V., Mylvaganam, K., Thayananthan, K. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1994). Glucoamylase production from Aspergillus niger by solid-state fermentation. Proceedings of the 3rd Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. p. 27.

  31. Thayananthan, K., Arasaratnam, V., Mahendran, S. and Balasubramaniam, K. (1993). Preparation of sugar syrup (DE 50 – 70) from corn flour. Proceedings of the 2nd Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association. p. 26.