Prof. (Mrs) S. Jayakody

Chair Professor, 
Department of Aquaculture & Fisheries
Faculty of Livestock Fisheries & Nutrition
Wayamba University of Sri Lanka,
Makandura, Gonawila (NWP)

Office: +94 3122 99874
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Email: sevvandi_jayakody@wyb.ac.lk
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Dr. S Jayakody

Completed BSc (Hons.) in Zoology from University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, Post Graduate Diploma in Wildlife Management and Conservation from Wildlife Institute of India and the PhD in Zoology from University of Aberdeen, UK.  Postdoctoral research placements at SCIRO, Australia, James Hutton Institute, Scotland and IDRC, Canada.

 Started the career by joining the Department of Wildlife Conservation as an Assistant Director  in 1997 and in 2001, joined the Wayamba University of Sri Lanka as a probationary lecturer. Currently serves as a Senior Lecturer of Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. 

Between 2018 to 2019, served as the National Coordinator for 18th Conference of the Parties of CITES. Also, served as a member of the National Environmental Council. Additionally, served as the team leader for the preparation of the 6th National Report to the Convention on Biodiversity in 2019. 

Currently, serves as the chairperson of National Mangrove Expert Committee, National Mangrove Task Force, a member of Commonwealth Blue Carbon Initiative, the team leader for identification of environmentally Sensitive Areas of Sri Lanka,, advisor to Department of Forest and Department of Wildlife Conservation on restoration of mangrove ecosystems and a Director of Environmental Foundation Limited.

Life member of Sri Lanka Association of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources

 

Member of Lanka Nature Conservancy

  • Research interests include sea urchins and their biology, dynamics of coastal ecosystems and their management, ecosystem approach to fisheries management, policy and governance and impacts of human disturbance on ecosystem processes and functions.

  1. Commonwealth Doctoral Award, UK (2001), University of Aberdeen, UK
  2. Top Trainee Prize and Gold medal in Wildlife Ecology & Behaviour, XIX Post-Graduate Diploma Course in Wildlife Management conducted from September 1, 1997 to May 29, 1998 at Wildlife Institute of India, India
  3. Wildlife Preservation Society Medal, XIX Post-Graduate Diploma Course in Wildlife Management conducted from September 1, 1997 to May 29, 1998 at Wildlife Institute of India, India
  4. Wildlife Conservation Medal, XIX Post-Graduate Diploma Course in Wildlife Management conducted from September 1, 1997 to May 29, 1998 at Wildlife Institute of India, India
  5. Best Presentation Award, Wild Lanka Symposium -2015, Grice, A. C., Jayakody, S. and Gordon, I.J. (2015). An out come based approached to managing plant and animal invasions in the face of climate change. Wildlanka Journal , 3 (2), 107-127.
  6. NRC Merit Award for Scientific Publication in 2015, Gunaratne, A. M., Jayakody, S. and Amarasinghe, U. S. (2015). “Ornithological eutrophication” as a source of allochthonous nutrient enrichment in Anavilundawa reservoir, Sri Lanka. International Review of Hydrobiology, 100(5-6): 151-157.

DOI: 10.1002/iroh.201501804

  1. NRC Merit Award for Scientific Publication in 2016 for Publication Fernando, A.W., Jayakody, S., Wijenayake, H.K., Galappaththy, G.N., Yatawara, M. and Harishchandra, J., 2016. Species composition and population dynamics of malaria vectors in three previously ignored aquatic systems in Sri Lanka. Malaria journal, 15(1), p.268.

Articles in Refereed Journals

  1. Jayakody, S., Sibbald, A. M., Gordon, I. J. and Lambin, X. (2008). Red deer Cervus elephus vigilance behaviour differs with habitat and type of human disturbance. Wildlife Biology, 14(1), 81-91.

DOI:10.2981/09096396(2008)14[81:RDCEVB]2.0.CO;2

 

  1. Gunaratne, A. M., Jayakody, S. and Bambaradeniya, C. N. B. (2009). Spatial distribution of aquatic birds in Anavilundawa Ramsar wetland sanctuary in Sri Lanka. Biological Invasions, 11(4): 951-958.

DOI:10.1007/s10530-008-9307-1

 

  1. Jayakody, S., Sibbald, A. M., Mayes, R. W., Hooper, R. J., Gordon, I. J. and Lambin, X. (2011). Effects of human disturbance on the diet composition of wild red deer (Cervus elaphus). European Journal Of Wildlife Research, 57(4): 939-948.

DOI:10.1007/s10344-011-0508-z

 

  1. Gunaratne, A. M., Jayakody, S. and Amarasinghe, U. S. (2015). “Ornithological eutrophication” as a source of allochthonous nutrient enrichment in Anavilundawa reservoir, Sri Lanka. International Review of Hydrobiology, 100(5-6): 151-157.

DOI: 10.1002/iroh.201501804

 

  1. Fernando, A. W., Jayakody, S., Wijenayake, H. K., Galappaththy, G. N., Yatawara, M., and Harishchandra, J. (2016). Species composition and population dynamics of malaria vectors in three previously ignored aquatic systems in Sri Lanka. Malaria Journal, 15(1): 1-9.

DOI: 10.1186/s12936-016-1316-4

  1. Mattingley, L., Jayakody, S. and Scott, B.E. (2016). Exploring the applicability of biological and socioeconomic tools in developing EAFM plans for data absent areas: Spinner dolphin EAFM for Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka. Marine Policy, 68: 136-145.

DOI: 10.1016/j.marpol.2016.02.023

 

  1. Arachchige, G. M., Jayakody, S., Mooi, R. and Kroh, A. (2017). A review of previous studies on the Sri Lankan echinoid fauna, with an updated species list. Zootaxa, 4231(2): 151-168

DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4231.2.1

  1. Fernando, G.A.W., Jayakody, S., Wijenayake, W.H.K., Galappaththy, G.N., Yatawara, M. and Harishchandra, J., 2018. A comparison of the larvivorous habits of exotic Poecilia reticulata and native Aplocheilus parvus. BMC ecology, 18(1), art no. 25.

DOI: 10.1186/s12898-018-0180-1

 

  1. Prakash, G.S.L., Jayakody, S. and Amarasinghe,  N.S.  (2019). Current perceptions and the need for a strategic plan for the whale watching industry in Mirissa,Sri Lanka. African Journal of Hospitality,Tourism and Leisure. 8(3): 1-16.

 

  1. Subasinghe M. M., Jinadasa B. K. K. K. K., Navarathne, A. N. and Jayakody S. (2019). Seasonal variations in the lipid content and fatty acid composition of cultured and wild Crassostrea madrasensis in Sri Lanka. Helion, 5 (2): E01238.

DOI:  10.1016/j.helion.2019.e01238.

 

  1. Arachchige, G.M., Jayakody, S., Mooi, R., Kroh, A. (2019). An annotated species list of regular echinoids from Sri Lanka with notes on some rarely seen temnopleurids. Zootaxa, 4571 (1), pp. 35-57.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4571.1.3

 

  1. Gayashan, M. A. and Jayakody, S. (2012). Diversity and density of sea urchins populations in rocky shores off Nilwella in Southern province of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Aquatic Biology, 17 (2012): 35-46.

DOI: 10.4038/sljas.v17i0.6854

 

  1. Fernando, G. K. A. W., Jayakody, S., Wijenayake, W. M. H. K., Galappaththy, G. N. L., Yatawara, M. D. M. D. W. M. M. K., Harishchandra, R. D. J., Wanninayake,  M.T.B. and  Deniyage,  S.L.  (2015). Diurnal variation in the feeding patterns and food preferences of Dwarf panchax (Aplocheilus parvus). Sri Lanka Journal of Aquatic Science, 20 (2): 19-29.

DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljas.v20i2.7475

 

  1. Grice, A. C., Jayakody, S. and Gordon, I.J. (2015). An out come based approached to managing plant and animal invasions in the face of climate change. Wildlanka Journal , 3 (2), 107-127.

 

  1. Gunarathna, A. M., Jayakody, S. & Amarasinghe, U.S. (2014). Fluctations in avian distribution and diversity in Anavilundawa Sanctuary. Wildlanka, Wildlanka, 2(4), 41-57.

 

  1. Jayakody, S. (2016). Managing a viable population of Indian Pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) in Sri Lanka. Wildlanka, Wildlanka, 4(4), 165–168.

 

  1. Fernando, G. A. W., Jayakody, S., Wijenayake, W. K., Galappaththy, G. N., Yatawara, M., & Harishchandra, R. J. (2018). Assessing the nuclear level impacts upon exposure to Bispyribac–sodium and Carbosulfan in Poecilia reticulata and Aplocheilus parvus. Sri Lanka Journal of Aquatic Sciences. 23(1), pp.85–93.

DOI: 10.4038/sljas.v23i1.7549

 

  1. Jayakody, S., Amerasinghe, U.S. and Gunaratne, A. M. (2012). Guanatrophication in shallow reservoirs of Sri Lanka. SIL news, 61: 17-19.

DOI: https://limnology.org/publications/sil-news/

 

  1. Thuraisingam, S. and Jayakody, S. (2016). The molluscan by-catch in selected landing sites from Chilaw to Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka: A silent removal of ocean biodiversity. Sri Lanka. Journal of Marine Environmental Sciences. 1: 1–8.

 

  1. De Silva, T. W. J. T. , Jayakody, S. and Jayasinghe, J. M. P. K. (2020). Abundance and Diversity of avifauna associated Shrimp farms in north Western Province. Wildlanka, 8(1): 13–25

 

Monographs

  1. Arachchige, G.M., Jayakody, S., Mooi, R. and Kroh, A., (2019). Taxonomy and distribution of irregular echinoids (Echinoidea: Irregularia) from Sri Lanka. Zootaxa, 4541(1), pp.1-100.

DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4541.1.1

 

 

Reviewed Full Paper Proceedings in the Symposiums /Workshop

 

  1. Jayakody S.; Jayasinghe J.M.P.K. & Wijesundara, A.H. (2012) Active vs passive restoration of mangroves: developing models for sustainable rejuvenation of mangrove ecosystems used for shrimp farming in North-western Province of Sri Lanka, IUCN Special edition on Mangroves of Asia, IUCN, Bangkok

 

 

Contributions to Other Publications and Book Chapters

 

  1. List of Threatened Fauna and Flora of Sri Lanka (1999), IUCN, Sri Lanka, ISBN 955-8177-01-6

 

  1. The National Red List 2012 of Sri Lanka, (IUCN Red List 2012), Chapter on Provisional Checklist of Sea Urchins (Echinodermata: Echinoidea) of Sri Lanka Biodiversity Secretariat of the Ministry of Environment and National Herbarium, Department of National Botanic Gardens, ISBN  978-955-0033-55-3

 

  1. Jayakody (2018) Wildlife trafficking and its links to arms,drugs and human trafficking, Green Wall: To protect the life and heritage, Sri Lanka Customs, July 2018, 136-138pp

 

  1. Jayakody (2019) Current status of the ocean: can humans turn the tide? Soba . Volume XX VIII, Issue 1, Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment, IISN – 1800-4253, 72-75 pp

 

  1. Sri Lanka’s 6th National Report, Biodiversity profile (2019) National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity, Biodiversity Secretariat, Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment, Sri Lanka

 

  1. Philippa J. Cohen, Achini Wathsala Fernando, Sarah Freed, Len Garces, Sevvandi Jayakody, Firoz Khan, Kosal Mam, Md. Nahiduzzaman, Paul Ramirez, Matthew Roscher, Hadayet Ullah, Martin van Brakel, Patrick Smallhorn-West, Cassandra DeYoung (2020), Characteristics and performance of fisheries co-management in Asia, Synthesis of knowledge and case studies: Bangladesh, Cambodia, Philippines, and Sri Lanka, Edited by Philippa Cohen and Matthew Roscher, FAO

 

  1. Status of Ghost Fishing Gear Removal in Sri Lanka (2021),Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), UK

 

Marine waste facilities study of selected commercial ports, naval ports, fishery ports and landing sites, Sri Lanka (2021), Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS),UK

Presidential addresses, key note speeches and invited speeches:

 

  1. Jayakody, S. (2011) Ecocentrism vs anthropocentrism: can we exploit the cultural key stone species to combat changing aquatic habitats? Presidential Address, Proceedings of the 17th Annual Scientific Sessions of Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, pp.01: National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Authority, Sri Lanka.
  2. Jayakody S. (2012) Research and research outcome dissemination: Are we reaching the right audience? Presidential Address, Proceedings of the 18th Annual Scientific Sessions of Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, pp.1: Foundation Institute, Sri Lanka.
  3. The National Trust Sri Lanka, Monthly Lecture No-98 “Navigating Conservation Priorities of Kala Oya Basin – A Wish List” Thursday 31st August 2017 at the HNB Auditorium, 22nd Floor, HNB Towers, Colombo 10.
  4. Sri Lanka Natural History Society, SLNHS Meeting 2017 #5 ‘The Kala Oya Basin: Conservation Amidst a Sea of Development’, Illustrated talk by Sevvandi Jayakody, Auditorium of Hyde Park Residencies, Monday 19thJune, 2017.
  5. Keynote Speech, Session on BOBLME, 6th GEF Forum, Da Nang, Vietnam, 26th June 2018
  6. Invited speech, World Mangrove Day Celebration, 26th July 2019, Ministry of Tourism Development, Wildlife and Christian Religious Affairs.

 

  1. Invited speech, World Reptile Day Celebration, 1st -2nd October 2019, Ministry of Tourism Development, Wildlife and Christian Religious Affairs.
  2. Invited speech, World Wetland Day Celebration, February 2017, Held at Department of Wildlife Conservation.
  3. Invited speech, World Wetland Day Celebration, 1st February 2017, Held at Waters Edge, Department of Wildlife Conservation.
  4. Invited speech, World Wetland Day Celebration, 1st February 2019, Held at Ape Gama Department of Wildlife Conservation.
  5. Invited speech, Ramsar Pre-CoP Asia Regional Meeting, 26th February to 2nd March 2018, Department of Wildlife Conservation.
  6. Invited speech, World Environmental Day Celebration, 05th June 2019, Held at BoI Auditorium, Board of Investment.
  7. Invited speech, Fifth Annual Scientific Sessions , Sri Lanka Association for Laboratory Animal Science, Waters Edge, 25-26 January, 2018
  8. Invited speech on endangered species, Vet- Expo, National Veterinary Exhibition, BMICH, 5-7 April 2019
  9. Invited speech, Annual Scientific Sessions, The Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka, Colombo, 23rd January 2016
  10. Invited speech, Australia Sri Lanka Blue Carbon Technical Scoping Workshop, Colombo 3-4 October 2019
  11. Invited speech, World Ocean Day Celebrations 2020, Commonwealth Secretariat, UK
  12. Invited Speech, Monthly lecture, Wildlife and Nature Protection Society, Sri Lanka, 16th July 2020
  13. Invited speech, IORA, Indian Ocean Blue Carbon Hub, Australia, 23rd July 2020
  14. Key note speech, Launching of National Policy on Conservation and Sustainable Utilisation of Mangrove Ecosystems of Sri Lanka, Ministry of Environment, 8th September 2020
  15. Key note Speech, World Environment Day Celebrations, Ministry of Environment, 25th September 2020

 

Commitment to knowledge sharing

 

  1. Serves as a trainer for Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries management and Science Communication modules offered by BOBLME,FAO, IMA with training sessions conducted in Asia and Africa since 2012

 

Trainer on mentoring and academic counselling to Sri Lankan higher education institutes since 2008