DNA and RNA Extraction, PCR, Culture preparation, SEM, Microscopy

Sukanniya Kaneshamoorthy

**** * ******** **, **** E, Tempe, AZ, 85282

Tel: 480-***-****

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EDUCATION

Master of Science in Animal Science University of Arizona, Tucson (2018 – 2020) Minor microbiology

GPA: 3.57

Bachelor of Science in Animal Science University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka (2012 – 2016) RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

2015/2014 – B.Sc. Dissertation: DIVERSITY, DISTRIBUTION, AND CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF SOME SEAWEEDS IN JAFFNA, SRI LANKA.

• Identification of the location in Jaffna coastal water where seaweed is in high density

• Identification of seaweed species

• Analysis of water parameters

• Proximate analysis of seaweeds

• Nutrient Analysis

• Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy

Master Degree Thesis: “Efficacy of natural compounds against Vibrio paraheamolyticus causing Acute Hepatopancreatic Necrosis Disease (AHPND) in Pacific White Shrimp Penaeus vannamei

• DNA and RNA Extraction

• Convectional PCR and q PCR

• SEM Analysis and NMR Analysis

• HPLC Analysis

• Preparation of sample for Histopathology

• Bioassay experiment for shrimp disease and Microscopy

• Antimicrobial Assay, Culture media Preparation, Basic microbiology Techniques LABORATORY EXPERIENCE

Graduate Research Assistant University of Arizona, Tucson

• DNA and RNA Extraction

• Convectional PCR and q PCR

• Disease diagnostic Techniques

• Culture Media preparation

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Temporary Demonstrator: August 2016 – 2017, Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka Responsibilities Involved:

- Conduct and teach practicum related to Animal Science and Aquaculture

- Supervise and coordinate field visits and tutorials for undergraduates

- Demonstration of Anatomy and Physiology of farm animals

- Supervise livestock farm activities

• Temporary Assistant Lecturer: August 2017- April 2018, Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna

-Conduct and teach practicum related to Animal Science and food production technology

• Intern – Biotechnology Lab: May 2018- July 2018, at University of Peradeniya.

• Graduate Student at University of Arizona: August 2018 - Present SOFTWARE SKILLS

• Microsoft office (Word, Excel)

• Statistical packages (SAS, STATA, MINITAB, SPSS) GRADUATE COURSES

• ACBS 500A -Animal Anatomy and physiology

• ACBS 500B-Animal Anatomy and physiology

• MIC 533-Medical Molecular Virology

• ACBS 556-Aquaculture

• MCB 532-Compartive Virology

• BIOS 576A-Biosatitics

• ACBS 611 Comparative Virology

CONFERENCE ATTENDED

• 2019: Attended 58th Annual Arizona -Southern Nevada Branch ASM

• 2016: International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture under the aspect of Climate-Smart Agriculture

• 2015: International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture under the perspective of Environmental Challenges and Cleaner Agriculture

PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

• Sukanniya K., Yatigammana M.W.S.K., and A.N. Navaratna (2017). Diversity, distribution and chemical composition of some seaweeds in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, Annual research conference NASTEC, Sri Lanka 2019

• Sukanniya Kaneshamoorthy*, Hung N. Mai, Sadhana Ravishankar, and Arun K. Dhar Efficacy of Natural Compounds Against Vibrio parahaemolyticus causing Acute Hepatopancreatic Necrosis Disease (AHPND) in Pacific White Shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) 2020-Yuma, Food safety conference, presented research work

• Patent: A Provisional Patent Application was filed covering the findings Acute Hepatopancreatic Necrosis Disease (AHPND) Control Using Plant-Derived Natural Extracts. (Case ID:UA20-075, Description: Tech ID: UA20-075, Inventor(s): Arun Dhar, Sukanniya Kaneshamoorthy, Hung Mai, Sadhana Ravishankar, Published:03/09/2020) 3

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Member of the student union, Faculty of Agriculture,

University of Jaffna Participated in Jaffna University sports activities

Netball team member

School Athletic captain school

Microbiology club member (University of Arizona) REFERENCES

Arun K. Dhar, PhD Associate Professor,

Director, Aquaculture Pathology Laboratory,

School of Animal and Comparative

Biomedical Sciences

University of Arizona Tucson, AZ 85721

Phone: 520-***-****

Email: *****@*****.*******.***

Prof. Sean Limesand Agricultural

Research Center 4101 N. Campbell Ave.

Phone: 520- 626-8903

Email: ********@**.*******.***

Dr. Sadhana Ravishankar, PhD

Associate Professor,

School of Animal and Comparative

Biomedical Sciences,

University of Arizona Tucson, AZ 85721.

Phone: 520-***-****

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