Ms. Abira Sivakumaran
December 13, 2023 2025-06-30 18:27Academic Qualifications
- B. Tech (Hons), Science & Technology, Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka, 2016
- M.Sc. in Food Science & Technology (Reading), University of Peradeniya, Srilanka
Employment History
- Aug 2022 to Sep 2023 – Assistant Manager- Enrolment Management & Assistant Lecturer, American International Campus Private Ltd.
- Jan 2019 to Mar 2021 – Quality Control Executive, Mullai Milk Processing Industry.
- Feb 2018 to Jan 2019 – Temporary Demonstrator, Faculty of Technology, University of Jaffna.
- Nov 2017 to Jan 2018 -Temporary Research Assistant, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
- Apr 2017 to Oct 2017 – Visiting Instructor, Sri Lanka German Training Institute (SLGTI)
- Industrial Trainee – Highland- Milco Pvt Ltd, Narahenpita, Colombo.
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My Publications
- Rathnaweera P B, Walgama RC, Jayasundera KU, Herath SD, Abira S, Williams De, Andersen RJ, De Silva ED. 2018. Antibacterial activities of endophytic fungi isolated from six Sri Lankan plants of the family Cyperaceae. September 2018.Bangaladesh Journal of Pharmacology (BJP)13: 264- 272 (Impact factor 1.05)
CONFERENCE PAPERS
- Abira S, Gunaratne RD, Paranagama PA, De Silva KRD. 2017. Method of incorporation of natural antioxidant from cinnamon leaf oil as an antioxidant into surgical and examination gloves, international symposium on Traditional and Complementary Medicine (Tradmed International) 23rd – 25th November 2017, Colombo, Sri Lanka