Dulini Jagoda

About

BSc Hons (Second class upper) (2001) University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka Main subjects; Microbiology and Chemistry

MSc in Analytical Chemistry (2016) University of Colombo Sri Lanka     

MSc Thesis; Efficacy of fluoride toothpaste over the time in the Sri Lankan market.

Currently pursuing my MPhil, focusing on the bioactive properties of selected Sri Lankan medicinal plants, specifically their immunomodulatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial activities. The primary objective of this research is to develop immune-boosting products and health supplements incorporating these medicinal plants, with scientific validation supporting their efficacy. The project not only seeks to validate the traditional use of these plants through scientific methods but also to contribute to the development of sustainable, locally sourced health solutions. A significant component of the project is to commercialization, which involves technology transfer initiatives designed to enable the production and marketing of these immune-boosting products within Sri Lanka in health and wellness sector. The project is funded by a Treasury grant awarded to the Industrial Technology Institute (ITI), which plays a vital role in facilitating the development and commercialization of these products for the Sri Lankan market. 

Publications and Communications

·     Jagoda, D., Liyanaarachchi, G. D., Weeratunge, H. D., Handunnetti, S. M., & Samarasekara, J. K. R. R. (2022). Extraction, analysis, and comparison of volatile oils from leaves and fruit peels of Citrus sinensis by using two different extraction techniques. 51st Annual Sessions of Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, The Tri-Annual Publication, 39(1), 38.

·       Jagoda, D., Liyanaarachchi, G. D., Weeratunge, H. D., Handunnetti, S. M., Fernando, N., & Samarasekara, J. K. R. R. (2022). In vitro antioxidant capacity and lipoxygenase (5-LOX) inhibitory activity of leaves of Citrus aurantiifolia (lime) and chemical profile of leaf essential oils. Proceedings of the 42nd Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka, 36.

·     Jagoda, D., Liyanaarachchi, G. D., Weeratunge, H. D., Handunnetti, S. M., Fernando, N., & Samarasekara, J. K. R. R. (2022). Comparison of total phenolic and flavonoid content and 5-LOX inhibitory activity of Citrus aurantium leaf oils extracted by hydro distillation and microwave-assisted hydro distillation. Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Medicinal Plants, Herbal Product and Hydroponics (6th ICMPHP 2022) and 8th International Conference on Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Traditional Medicine (8th ICAUST 2022), 42.

·       Jagoda, D., Liyanaarachchi, G. D., Weeratunge, H. D., Handunnetti, S. M., Fernando, N., & Samarasekara, J. K. R. R. (2023). Evaluation of the anti-inflammatory activity and bioactive compounds of Citrus aurantifolia (L) leaf extracts. 52nd Annual Sessions of Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, The Tri-Annual Publication, 40(2), 35.

·   Jagoda, D., Liyanaarachchi, G. D., Weeratunge, H. D., Handunnetti, S. M., Fernando, N., & Samarasekara, J. K. R. R. (2023). Chemical profile and in vitro immunomodulatory activity of Citrus aurantium Linn. leaf extracts. Proceedings of the 6th ITI Biennial International Research Symposium, 26.

·       Poster presentation

Jagoda, D., Liyanaarachchi, G. D., Weeratunge, H. D., Handunnetti, S. M., Fernando, N., & Samarasekera, J. K. R. R. (2024). Anti-inflammatory activity of essential oils extracted from Citrus varieties using solvent-free microwave extraction technique. 26th BioInquirer – IIHS Annual Academic Sessions 2024: Research Forum.