About

Dr Ajith is a Researcher with extensive experience in Genetics and Genomics. His research focuses on the application of molecular and genomic tools to address practical challenges in conservation, fisheries management and aquaculture production. His work includes,

  1. Population genetics
  2. SNP-based analyses
  3. Genome-wide trait associations
  4. Parentage assignment
  5. Stock structure assessment.

His research spans across a range of marine and aquaculture species, including fishes, oysters, prawns, and crabs and terrestrial species, such as koala.

Currently, Dr Ajith supports the Centre for Bioinnovation (CBI) with bioinformatics and genomic data analyses for oyster breeding.

Organisational Affiliations

Researcher, Centre for Bioinnovation

Past Affiliations

Researcher, Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering

Education

DNA Markers and Yellowtail Kingfish (Seriola lalandi) Breeding
17-Mar-2015–20-Sep-2018, Doctor of Philosophy, University of the Sunshine Coast (Australia, Sunshine Coast) - UniSC
Comparative analysis of a cysteine protease inhibitor, Cystatin b from a teleost Oplegnathus fasciatus and two mollusk species Haliotis discus discuss and Ruditapes philippinarum
01-Mar-2011–Mar-2013, Master of Science (MSc), Jeju National University (South Korea, Jeju City)
Electrophoretic Analysis of Beta-Casein A1 Protein in Milk Derived from Three Dairy Cattle Breeds and the Indigenous Cattle Breed in Sri Lanka
02-May-2005–20-Apr-2009, Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Technology & Management (BSc), University of Peradeniya (Sri Lanka, Kandy)