Dr. (Ms.) S. Weerasinghe – Department of Sports Science

Senior Lecturer
B.Sc. (Food Sc. & Tech, SUSL), M.Sc. (Food. Sc. & Tech, Peradeniya), Ph.D. (Mississippi State University, USA)

Research Interests : Bioavailability of micronutrients in foods, Dietary supplements and sports performance

Email : sashie(at)sjp.ac.lk

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Overview

Dr. S. Weerasinghe joined University of Sri Jayewardenepura on 23.07.2014 as a Senior Lecturer (II). Her expertise and interest lays in the areas of Bioavailability of micronutrients in foods, Dietary supplements and sports performance and Doping in sports.

Contribution to the University

Consultant, Faculty of Technology (2015-2017)
Department Coordinator, Internal Quality Assurance Cell, FAS, USJ (2015-2020)
Project Coordinator, AHEAD ELTA-ELSE DP for DSS (2020-2022)
Student Counselor (2017-2020)
Academic Counselor (2017-2020)
Coordinating the designing and printing of Faculty Prospectus, FAS, USJ (2015-2020)
Committee Member, Vidujaya Science Teachers’ Association (2018-2020)
Member of the Students’ Conflict Resolving Committee of FAS, USJ (2019)
Member of the Committee for developing a long-term plan on student discipline, FAS, USJ (2019-2020).

National Contribution

Participation as a Resource Person in:

Teacher Training workshops on the subject “Physical Education and Sports” under the 13 Years Guaranteed Education Programme conducted by the National Institute of Education, Sri Lanka (2019).

Workshops on preparing Grade 6-11 Health and Physical Education Curriculum beyond 2020 conducted by the National Institute of Education, Sri Lanka (2019).

Workshop on Rationalization of Health and Physical Education curriculum conducted by the National Institute of Education, Sri Lanka (2018).

Workshops on developing additional study instruments related to the Nutrition Programme for School Children conducted by Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka (2016-2017).

Workshops on curriculum development for the Bachelor of Education programme of National College of Education conducted by the National Institute of Education, Sri Lanka (2015).

Editorial and Reviewer Functions

Reviewer, Malaysian Journal of Nutrition (2020)

A member of the Editorial Board of Sri Lanka Academy of Young Scientists (2018-2020).

Reviewed abstracts in various forums such as the International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2019, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna; Annual Sessions of SLAAS (2017-2019); International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka (KDUIRC –2018, 2019); Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology (IOB) and Ruhuna International Science & Technology Conference (RISTCON), Sri Lanka.

Research Publications in Refereed Journals

Perera, D. S. L., Gunasekara, K. C., Weerasinghe, S. 2020. A study on self-reported knowledge and attitude about doping in sports among elite track and field athletes in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Yoga, Physiotherapy and Physical Education, 5(3), 15 – 17.

Ranasinghe, P., Weerasinghe, S., Kaumal, M.N. 2016. Determination of Heavy Metals in Tilapia using Various Digestion Methods. International Journal of Scientific Research and Innovative Technology, 3(6), 38 – 48.

Weerasinghe, S., Williams, J.B., Mukherjee, D., Tidwell, D.K., Chang, S., and Haque, Z.U. 2013. Quality and sensory characteristics of cubed beef steak dipped in edible protective solutions of thermized Cheddar whey. Journal of Food Quality, 39, 77 – 90.

Conference Proceedings

As Full Papers:

Perera, D. S. L., Gunasekara, K. C., Weerasinghe, S. 2019. A cross-sectional study on doping knowledge of national sports team athletes in Sri Lanka. 12th International Research Conference, Proceedings of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka (KDUIRC 2019).

Jayakody, D. A., Wijithasena, K. T. T. K., Weerasinghe, S. 2018. The association between dietary intake, eating disorders and menstrual irregularities of national level female athletes in Sri Lanka. 8^th Institute of Physical Education International Conference 2018, Bangkok, Thailand.

As Abstracts:

Dissanayaka D. M. C. H. B. and Weerasinghe S. 2019. Macronutrient intake of national level athletes engaged in leanness and non-leanness sports. 6^th Ruhuna International Science & Technology Conference (RISTCON 2019).

Silva L. K. L., Jayakody D. A. and Weerasinghe S. 2019. The effect of anthropometric variables and percent body fat on bowling speed of fast bowlers in Sri Lanka armed forces. 12^th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka (KDUIRC 2019).

Wijithasena K. T. T. K., Jayakody D. A., Weerasinghe S. 2018. Prevalence of menstrual irregularities among Sri Lankan national level female athletes and the factors associated with menstrual irregularities. 11th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka (KDUIRC 2018).

Bandara J. A. S. D., Adikari, A. M. G. C. P. and Weerasinghe S. 2018. Physical activity and prevalence of obesity among adolescents in Kurunegala district. 11th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka (KDUIRC 2018).

Dissanayaka D. M. C. H. B. and Weerasinghe S. 2018. A comparison of the body composition of leanness and non-leanness national-level athletes in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Sports and Exercise Medicine Conference 2018 (SLSEM 2018).

Kumari M. A. D. S. S., Gunasekara K. C., Weerasinghe S. 2018. A study to determine competitive state anxiety levels of under-16 school football players in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Sports and Exercise Medicine Conference 2018 (SLSEM 2018).

Perera D. S. L., Gunasekara, K. C., Weerasinghe S. 2018. A cross-sectional study on self-reported attitudes and knowledge towards doping among elite athletes in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Sports and Exercise Medicine Conference 2018 (SLSEM 2018).

Manawadu K. P., Rajakaruna R. M. P. M. and Weerasinghe S. 2017. Effect of relative strength and skeletal muscle mass percentage on performance of junior swimmers in Colombo district. 10^th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka (KDUIRC 2017).

Ekanayake I., Jayakody D. A., Weerasinghe S. 2017. A Study on the Anthropometric Characteristics and Performance of Junior National Kabaddi Players in Sri Lanka. 10^th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka (KDUIRC 2017).

Ginige C., Jayakody D. A, Weerasinghe S. 2017. The relationship between Skill Related Physical Fitness and Performance of Junior National Table Tennis Players in Sri Lanka. 10^th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka (KDUIRC 2017).

Wijethunga W. M. N. S. and Weerasinghe S. 2017. Dietary supplement usage and nutrition knowledge of team sport athletes in selected universities. 10^th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka (KDUIRC 2017).

Dissanayaka D. M. C. H. B., Gunasekara K.C. and Weerasinghe S. 2017. Macronutrient intake and nutrition knowledge of endurance swimmers of the Civil Security Department of Sri Lanka. 10^th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka (KDUIRC 2017).

Weerasinghe, S., Mukherjee, B., Williams, B., Mikel, B., and Haque, Z. 2012. Effect of pH and glucomannan on antioxidative properties of thermized Cheddar whey protein concentrate-based edible coating dips for catfish fillet. Presented at the Mississippi Academy of Science 76^th Annual Meeting, February 23-24, Hattiesburg, MS.

Weerasinghe, S., Williams, J. B., and Haque, Z.Z. 2012. Antioxidative effect of thermized Edam whey protein concentrates used in edible coating dips for pork loin and tenderized beef steak. Presented at the 65^th Annual Reciprocal Meat Conference (RMC), June 17-20, Fargo, ND.

Weerasinghe, S., Mukherjee, B., Williams, B., Mikel, B., and Haque, Z. 2012. Effect of pH and glucomannan on antioxidative properties of heat modified Cheddar whey protein concentrate-based edible coating dips for catfish fillets. Presented at the Institute of Food Technologists 2012 Annual Meeting and Food Expo, June 25-28, Las Vegas, NV.

Weerasinghe, S., Randle, J.A., Williams, B., Mikel, W.B., and Haque, Z.Z. 2011. Antioxidative effect of heat modified Edam whey used in edible coating dips for pork loin and tenderized beef steak. Presented at the Institute of Food Technologists 2011 Annual Meeting and Food Expo, June 11-14, New Orleans, LA.

Weerasinghe, S. Haque, Z., Williams, B., Mikel, B. 2010. Antioxidative Effect of Heat Modified Cheddar Whey used in Edible Coating Dips for Tenderized Beef Steak. Presented at the Mississippi Academy of Science 74th Annual Meeting, February 11-12, Hattiesburg, MS.

Williams, B., Weerasinghe, S., Bradley, E., and Haque, Z.Z. 2010. Quality and sensory characteristics of cubed beef steak dipped in edible solutions of thermized Cheddar whey. Presented at the 63^rd Annual Reciprocal Meat Conference (RMC), June 20-23, Lubbock, TX.

Weerasinghe, S., Williams, J.B., Tao, J., and Haque, Z.Z. 2009. Antioxidative Effects of Inexpensive Natural Whey Based Edible Film Used as a Coating Solution for Pork Loin and Cubed Beef Steaks. Presented at the 62nd Annual Reciprocal Meat Conference (RMC), June 21-24, Rogers, AR.

Tao, J., Weerasinghe, S., Williams, J.B. And Haque, Z.Z. 2009. Thermostability of sweet whey as influenced by thermization. Presented at the Institute of Food Technologists 2009 Annual Meeting and Food Expo, June 6-9, Anaheim, CA.