Educational Qualification:

Working Experience:

1. Professor in Medical Education & Research from 4th April 2023 to date
2. Senior Lecturer Gr I in Medical Education & Research from 3rd July 2017 to 3rd April 2023.
3. Senior Lecturer Gr II in Medical Education & Research from 3rd July 2011 to 2nd July 2016.

Thesis

1. Sathaananthan,T. (2022). “Developing a culturally sensitive formative feedback model for medical education in an ethnically diverse environment: a Sri Lankan case study” PhD thesis, School of Medicine , University of Dundee
2. Sathaananthan,T. (2015). “Effectiveness and Relevance of Biochemistry as a Subject in Undergraduate  Medical Curriculum” MPhil thesis, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya
3. Sathaananthan ,T .(2009). “A feasibility study to introduce the problem based learning in
4. Faculty of Health – Care Sciences, Eastern university, Sri Lanka” M.Ed Dissertation, Faculty of Arts and Culture, Eastern University,  Sri Lanka
5. Sathaananthan ,T. (2002). “A new technique to gauge the vulcanization kinetics of natural rubber latex using viscosity measurements and the use of the above method to study effects of variation of activator content on vulcanization of NR latex” B.Sc Dissertation, Faculty of Science, Eastern University Sri Lanka

Journal Article

1. Sathaananthan, T. Shiventhiradevi,S. (2025). Supporting student transitions in higher  education: a qualitative analysis of challenges and coping strategies in Sri Lanka. KALAAM  international Research Journal. Faculty of Arts and Culture South Eastern University of Sri  Lanka.18(1).
2. Hazzana H.S., Bandara R.M.P.M, Rajapakshe W.R.G.S.D, Sathaananthan, T. (2024). Social  media addiction and depression during healthcare professional education at Eastern University, Sri Lanka Journal of Healthcare Education (JOHCE) 1(1).
3. Tharaneethan, K., Sathaananthan,T. (2024) Impact of Supervisor Feedback Credibility and  Pedagogical Relationship on Intern Learning in Siddha Medical Training, Journal of  International Journal of Department of Social Sciences, vol:II issue
4. Jilojana, V., Vinojini, E., Selvabharathi, D., Ketharaluxmi, V., Vathsala, N., Sathaananthan,  T., (2024). Impact of stress among students during Nursing Education, Journal of HealthCare  Education (JOCHE) 1(2)
5. Sihnas,M.A.F., Anuradha,W.P.G., Sivanjali,M., Sathaananthan,T. (2024).Final Year Medical Undergraduate’s Perception on the Academic Atmosphere at the Faculty of Health-Care Sciences, Eastern University Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Multidisciplinary Research
6. Sathaananthan, T. (2022). Effectiveness of Biochemistry teaching-learning and educational concepts of medical schools. KALAM International Research Journal. Faculty of Arts and Culture South Eastern University of Sri Lanka. 15(1).
7. Sathaananthan, T. (2020). Essentials of Cultural Competency in Health-Care. Batticaloa Medical Journal.  12(2)
8. Sathaananthan, T. (2021). Combined feedback experiences amongst health-care students. Batticaloa Medical Journal. 13(1)
9. Sivanjali, M., Sathaananthan, T., & Karunakaran, K.E.(2022). Experience of students from online mode of assignment in Medical Education during covid – 19. Batticaloa Medical Association.15 (1)
10. Jordan, C.L., Sathaananthan, T., Celi L.A., Jones, L., & Alagha, M.A. (2021). The Use of a Formative Pedagogy Lens to Enhance and Maintain Virtual Supervisory Relationships: Appreciative Inquiry and Critical Review. JMIR Med Educ. Oct 18;7(4):e26251. doi: 10.2196/26251. PMID: 34661542; PMCID: PMC8561402
11. Sujendran, S., Lokeesan, V., Youhasan, P., Sathaananthan, T., &Karunakaran, K.E. (2021). Nutritional Status of Primary School Children in Eastern Sri Lanka. International Journal of Healthcare Sciences. 8 (2), 120-125
12. Youhasan, P., Sivanjali, M., & Sathaananthan, T.(2019). Outcome Based Medical Curriculum: Features, Standards and Challenges. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Education. 10 (1), pp.34-38. DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3329/bjme.v10i1.44593
13. Sathaananthan, S., & Sathaananthan, T. (2017). Development of an Instrument to Evaluate the Effectiveness of a Subject in a Study Programme – ELTA Model, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) 6 (7).
14. Sathaananthan, T. (2017). Harden’s spices model for biochemistry in medical curriculum. LIFE: International Journal of Health and Life-Sciences, 3(1), 95-104.
15. Mayureshan, K., Sathaananthan, T., Youhasan, P., & Karunakaran, K. E. (2017). Medical Graduates’ Perception on Curriculum Implementation at Eastern University, Sri Lanka. SAS Journal of Medicine. 3 (10), 280–283. DOI: 10.21276/sasjm.2017.3.10.8
16. Sathaananthan, T. (2016). Constructive alignment in medical education of Sri Lanka International Journal of Integrative Sciences, (IJIS), 41-48. ISSN 2536-8354
17. Youhasan, P., & Sathaananthan, T. (2016). Educational Environment for Undergraduate Medicine and Nursing Programme at Eastern University, Sri Lanka; Students’ Perceptions. OUSL Journal. 11, 23–35. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/ouslj.v11i0.7341
18. Sathaananthan, S., & Sathaananthan, T. (2014). Features in Mathematics Education and Contribution of Teachers towards Effective Learning of Mathematics BEG TO REAP: A Review. International Journal of Science and Research,3 (8).
19. Santharooban. S., & Sathaananthan. T. (2013). Effect of Problem Based Learning (PBL) on Library Usage: a Study at Faculty of Health-Care Sciences, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. Journal of the University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka 17(1).
20. Sathaananthan. T., &  Karunakaran, K, E. (2009). Adult Learning Theory. Batticaloa Medical Journal, 5. ISSN 1800-4903
21. Sathaananthan. T., & Karunanyake, L. (2008). A new technique to gauge the vulcanisation kinetics of natural rubber latex using viscosity measurements and the use of the above method to study effects of variation of activator content on vulcanisation of NR latex. JSc-EUSL.  5,(1), 32-38
22. Sathaananthan. T., & Karunakaran K, E. (2007). Preference of Oral examination (viva voce) as an Assessment type in the clinical teaching and learning in the medical schools in Sri Lanka. Batticaloa Medical Journal
23. Sathaananthan, T. (2021-2022)Right to Information ensures good governance   Voice of East, Publication of Teachers’ Association of Eastern University , 1: ISSN 2950-6786
24. Sathaananthan, T. (2016)  gy;fiyf;fofq;fspy; njhopw;rq;f eltbf;iffs; (Trade Union activities in Universities) Kizhakkoli – Publication of Eastern University Employees’ Union. 18 ISSN 2012-7332

Seminars/ Conferences/ Presentations attended/ made Keynote address

1. Biotechnological 5th International Conference on Biotech Emergence in Science and  Technology (ICBEST) 2026, held on 26th and 27thFebruary 2026. Titled “Students’ Transitions  in Medical Education”
2. Keynote Speaker (virtual presence) at the Surgeon Muhammad Kabir 3rd International  Conference on Revolution in Medical Education, held on 11th February 2026 at Kabir Medical  College, Peshawar, Pakistan. Titled “Students’ Transitions in Medical Education”.
3. International Faculty Development Programme Organized by SRM Institute of Science and  Technology, held on 09th June 2025. Titled “The Importance of Addressing Educational  Transition for Sustainable Development Student Learning”.
4. Faculty Development Programme: Empowering Educators: Blended Learning and Advanced  Pedagogical methods, held on 7th October 2024 Organized by Madhav Vidhi, Gwalior, MP,  India. Titled “Transition in Education”
5. 5th International Conference on Psychological and Psychiatry (ICPP), held on 25th February  2022. Titled “Consideration of Practice of Formative Assessment”.
6. Published Oration -National Institute of Education (NIE) 2022. Titled “Transitions in  Educational settings”
7. Youhasan, P., & Sathaananthan, T. (2017). Clinical Competency among Graduate Nursing Students in Eastern University, Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the 13th Annual SLAIHEE Conference on Higher Education in Sri Lanka. 51-54.
8. Sarjoon, M., Karunakaran, K.E., & Sathaananthan, T. (2011). Detection of Antibacterial Activity of Karuncheerakam (Nigella Sativa) oil against Gram Positive Cocci isolated from clinical Specimens. International Symposium South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
9. Sathaananthan, T., & Karunakaran, K, E. (2009). Choice of assessment type for clinical teaching, Eighth Annual Research Session (ARS),EUSL
10. Sathaananthan, T., Arasaretnam, S., & Chandralal, H.N.K.K. (2005). Study of heat sensitive gelation of natural rubber latex using Poly Vinyl Methyl Ether (PVME), Fourth Annual Research Session (ARS), EUSL
11. Sathaananthan, T. (2010). An analysis of Integrated, Modular Curriculum at the Faculty of Health-Care sciences Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 9th Annual Research Session (ARS),EUSL

Published in Abstract form

1. Viyukthan, N., Kavindya, N.A.S., Prasangika, W.P.S.N., Sihnas,M.A.F., Sathaananthan, T.  (2025) Undergraduate Students’ readiness for Self-Directed Learning in the Faculty of Health Care Sciences, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. Books of Abstract of the 3rd International  Conference (ICETHS 2025) Eastern University, Sri Lanka. P38.
2. Sihnas,M.A.F., Sujendran, S., Sathaananthan, T. (2024). A review on the effectiveness of Simulation-Based Learning in Nursing Education.  International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (ICMR), Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
3. Anuradha, W.P.G., Sihnas, M.A.F., Sivanjali, M. & Sathaananthan, T. (2022). Journey of medical education at the faculty of health-care sciences, Eastern University Sri Lanka. 6th  International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University IRCUWU
4. Sathaananthan, T. (2021). Emergent design for Cultural-sensitive study. Colombo Conference 2021, Colombo, Sri Lanka
5. Sivanjali, M., Sathaananthan, T., & Karunakaran, K.E. (2021). Challenges in conducting assignment as group activity via online mode during covid lockdown: Our experience at FHCS, Eastern University. Colombo Conference 2021, Colombo, Sri Lanka
6. Sihnas, M.A.F., Sathaananthan, T., Murugupillai,R., & Sivanjali, M. (2021). Learning Experiences of undergraduate during the COVID-19 pandemic at a medical school in Sri Lanka, Colombo Conference 2021, Colombo, Sri Lanka
7. Sathaananthan, T., Schofield, S.J., & Jones, L. (2019). Emergent design in action. Paper presented at the 29th Postgraduate Research Student Symposium, School of Medicine, University of Dundee.
8. Welipitiya, W.G.K.S., Amra, M.N.F., Pushpakumara, H.E.S., Uwais, F.M., Sathaananthan, T., (2019). Necessity and outcome of “Pre university leadership programme” – Opinion of Medical students of Eastern University, Sri Lanka, Annual Academic session,2019,  FHCS
9. Sathaananthan, T. & Jones, L . (2018). Reflection on Learning from an experience of acculturation: A Sri Lankan in Dundee, Trincomalee International Conference (TRInCo-2018)
10. Sathaananthan.T, Schofield.S.J., & Jones, L. (2018). Rationale for developing a culturally sensitive formative feedback model for medical education in an ethnically diverse environment. Paper presented at the 28th Postgraduate Research Student Symposium, School of Medicine, University of Dundee.
11. Sathaananthan.T, Schofield.S.J., & Jones, L.(2018). The need for culturally sensitive feedback: initial fairness & equity concerns for a PhD, Student Academy of Medical Educators Spring Academic Meeting, Sheffield Hallam University.
12. Sathaananthan, T., Karunakaran, K. E., Arulpragasam A. N., & Youhasan, P. (2017). Feasibility of Introducing a Bachelor of Public Health Programme in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of Inaugural Colombo Conference on Medical Education. 11, pp.26.
13. Sathaananthan.T, Schofield.S.J., & Jones, L. (2017). The need for culturally sensitive feedback: Initial concerns for a PhD student, School of Education and Social Work annual research and scholarship conference, University of Dundee.
14. Youhasan, P. & Sathaananthan, T. (2016). Education Environment for Health-Care Education at Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 9th International Research Conference of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka. Pp 250 (Abstract - Oral Presentation).
15. Sathaananthan, T. (2016). Constructive alignment in medical education of Sri Lanka. Research Conference, Trincomalee Campus Eastern University, Sri Lanka
16. Sathaananthan, T. (2016). Harden’s SPICES model for Biochemistry in Medical Curriculum, 9th   International Conference on Psychology, Language and Teaching (ICPLT), Bangkok, Thailand.
17. Sathaananthan, S., & Sathaananthan, T. (2016). Importance of Mathematics Education in Medicine, 9th   International Conference on Psychology, Language and Teaching (ICPLT), Bangkok, Thailand
18. Sathaananthan, T. &  Karunakaran K,E. (2015). Justice delayed is Justice denied in sexual and gender based violence (SGBV), International conference –sexual and Gender based violence (ICSSGBV 2015) in Eastern University, Sri Lanka
19. Murugupillai, R. & Sathaananthan, T. (2013). Perception of medical undergraduates on the use of video conference as a teaching tool, 8th International Medical Education Conference (IMEC) in Malaysia.
20. Sathaananthan, T. &  Murugupillai R. (2013). Integrated departments in medical education, 8th International Medical Education Conference (IMEC) in Malaysia.
21. Sathaananthan, T. (2013). Perception of Biochemistry Teachers on curricula changes, 10th Asia Pacific Medical Education conference in Singapore.
22. Sathaananthan, T., Santharooban, S., & Sathaananthan, S. (2012). Study of the usage of IT domains among the new students of the Faculty of Health-Care Sciences, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, Scientific sessions, Faculty of Medical Science, University of Sri Jayawardenapura.
23. Sathaananthan, T. (2012). A study of curriculum of a new medical school in Sri Lanka, 44th APACPH International conference.
24. Santharooban, S. & Sathaananthan, T. (2010). Increasing the use of library and self-motivated learning by Problem Based Learning(PBL) approach at Faculty of Health-Care sciences, EUSL, 9th Annual Research Session (ARS),EUSL 

Short Communications

1. Sathaananthan,T. & Shiventhiradevi,S. (2024). Optimising feedback practice using cultural practice with Appreciative Inquiry, Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC).
2. Murugupillai, R. & Sathaananthan, T. (2024). Experience of Using Digital Learning Platforms to Share Expertise Beyond Geographical Barriers in a Medical School in Sri Lanka.  Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC)

Newspaper Articles

• “Dangerous Dengue” Daily News - 07.08.2004
• “Ban polythene shopping bags” Daily News - 12.18.2004
• “Spectral phenomenon of Global warming” Daily News - 29.03.2005
• “Do you have diabetes?” Daily News - 17.12.2005 & 24.12.2005

Other

• Safety of the Employees and Flexibility of the Employers தொழிலாளர்களின் பாதுகாப்பும் தொழில்தருனரின் நெகிழ்ச்சித்தன்மையும்”  Kilakkoli 2010
• Cholesterol- “கொலஸ்ட்ரோல்” Memorial book – Mr K Perinpam
• University Accommodation Issues – Eastern University As Cross Roads (T Mathiventhan, T Sathaananthan) Colombo telegraph

• Curriculum evaluation, Curriculum development, Law and Ethics

Under graduate

1. Peace Medicine(2006 to date)
2. Nursing Education (2008 to date)
3. Forensic Medicine (2015 to date)
4. Introduction to Law (2016)
5. Biochemistry (2006-2009)
6. Chemistry (2002-2005)
7. Constitution law (2011 to date)
8. International Law (2011-2014)
9. Ethics in Research (2009 to date)

Post Graduate

1. “Teaching and Learning” for MSc in Science Education programme

• Best research performance in Science (2002) - Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
• Best research presenter - Trincomalee International Conference (TRInCo-2016)

University

1. Honorary Professor in Medical Education at University of Dundee, Scotland, UK from 10th October 2024 to date.
2. Chairman – Faculty Board, FHCS, EUSL from 05.09.2022 to date
3. Member- Board of Management SVIAS EUSL from Feb 2022 to Feb 2025
4. Dean- Faculty of Health-Care Sciences from 05.09.2022-to date
5. Head- Department of Medical Education and Research from 01.02.2022 to 05.09.2022
6. Head- Department of Medical Education and Research from 01.02.2016 to 08.10.2017
7. Council member- Eastern University, Sri Lanka August 2016- January 2016 & 05.09.2022 to date
8. Senate member - Eastern University, Sri Lanka - 2006 -2012, 2016 to 08.10.2017 & 01.02.2022 to date
9. Chairman- Curriculum Committee, FHCS, EUSL from 05.09.2023 to date
10. Member – Curriculum Committee, Eastern University, Sri Lanka - 2016 to 08.10.2017
11. Member – Research Committee, Eastern University, Sri Lanka 2016 to 08.10.2017
12. Member (Focal Point /FHCS) – Strategic Planning Statistical Unit, EUSL– 2015 to 08.10.2017
13. Member-SGBV Standing Committee, EUSL- 2016 to 08.10.2017
14. Chairman- Research Committee, Faculty of Health-Care Sciences, EUSL - 2016 to 08.10.2017
15. Chairman- Ethical Review Committee, Faculty of Health-Care Sciences, EUSL - 2016 to 08.10.2017
16. Member- Quality Assurance & Accreditation Cell FHCS, EUSL – 2016 to 08.10.2017
17. Member- Gender Equity/Equality (GEE), Eastern University, Sri Lanka - 2015 to 08.10.2017
18. Secretary /Curriculum Developing Committee FHCS, EUSL – 2014 to 2016
19. Secretary/ Research Committee, Faculty of Health-Care Sciences, EUSL - 2008 -2016
20. Secretary/ Ethical Review Committee, Faculty of Health-Care Sciences, EUSL - 2008 -2016
21. Member - Curriculum Developing Committee FHCS, EUSL - 2009 to 2017
22. Member - Research Committee, Faculty of Health-Care Sciences, EUSL - 2008 to 2017
23. Member - Ethical Review Committee, Faculty of Health-Care Sciences, EUSL - 2008 to 2017
24. Member - IT Committee, Eastern University Sri Lanka - 2006 -2012
25. Member Sports Advisory Board EUSL - 2006-2008
26. Student Counselor - Eastern University Sri Lanka - 2006-2009
27. President- Teachers’ Association Eastern University, Sri Lanka- April 2021 to March 2023
28. Secretary- Teachers’ Association Eastern University, Sri Lanka- April 2015 to March 2017
29. Asst. Secretary- Teachers’ Association Eastern University, Sri Lanka- April 2014 to March 2015

Professional societies & committees

1. Council Member – College of Medical Educationist 2016 to date
2. Member – Forum of Sri Lankan Medical Educationist 2012-2016
3. Life Member – Bar Association of Sri Lanka No. T453
4. Life Member - Sri Lanka Association for the advancement of science (SLAAS) No. 7085/E2.
5. Hospital development Committee, Teaching Hospital Batticaloa – Ministry of Health Sri Lanka
6. President  (Saiva Tamil Mandram) தலைவர் சைவத்தமிழ் மன்றம்  from  2022 to date