Bio
Dulanjani Wijayasekara is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Natural Sciences.
She graduated with Master of Science from Oklahoma State University followed by Doctorate
degree at the University of Tulsa. Dr. Wijayasekara is interested in plant pathological
research including molecular virology and evolution.
Education:
- PhD, Biology, The University of Tulsa, 2021
- MS, Entomology and Plant Pathology, Oklahoma State University, 2016
- BS, Science, University of Peradeniya, 2013
Dr. Wijayasekara is interested in understanding molecular biology and evolution of
plant pathogens including plant viruses, plant pathogenic fungi and bacteria. Her
research expertise includes next generation library preparation and sequencing and
identifying novel plant viruses
Dr. Wijayasekara teaches Cell Biology and Microbiology at Northeastern State University.
She enjoys teaching biology related courses for undergraduate students
Intellectual Content:
- Combining Analysis of DNA in a Crude Virion Extraction with the Analysis of RNA from
Infected Leaves to Discover New Virus Genomes (Journal Article, Professional Journal), Discovery, Published, July (3rd Quarter/Summer),
2018
- Complete genome characterization and coat protein genealogy of isolates of Maize dwarf
mosaic virus from Johnson grass and corn in Oklahoma and Missouri. (Journal Article, Academic Journal), Discovery, Published, February, 2020
- Evolutionary study of maize dwarf mosaic virus using nearly complete genome sequences
acquired by next-generation sequencing (Journal Article, Academic Journal), Discovery, Published, September, 2021
- First report of Garlic common latent virus infecting garlic in Oklahoma (Journal Article, Academic Journal), Discovery, Published, March, 2019
- First Report of Garlic virus C, Occurring on Garlic Plants (Allium sativum) with Various
Mosaic-Like Symptoms, in the United States (Journal Article, Academic Journal), Discovery, Published, October (4th Quarter/Autumn),
2019
- Molecular characterization of two badnavirus genomes associated with Canna yellow
mottle disease (Journal Article, Academic Journal), Discovery, Published, January (1st Quarter/Winter),
2018
Presentations:
- Characterization of wild strain of Maize dwarf mosaic virus in Johnson grass in Oklahoma - ASV annual meeting - Wisconsin, Madison - July 2017
- Genetic diversity of Maize dwarf mosaic virus isolates from Maize and Johnson grass
in Oklahoma and Missouri - ASV annual meeting - Canceled due to Pandemic - Fort Collins, Colorado - June
2020
- Sequencing and Characterization of Canna yellow mottle virus - APS Southern Division Meeting - Atlanta, Georgia - February 2015
- Threat to control Canna Yellow Streak Virus; increased infectivity by associating
with a Sub-viral element of novel Canna Yellow Mottle Virus - APS Annual meeting - Florida - July 2016
Courses Taught:
- CELL BIOLOGY LAB - BIOL 3124 - Spring 2022
- RESEARCH IN BIOLOGY - BIOL 4411 - Spring 2022
- MICROBIOLOGY LAB - BIOL 3224 - Spring 2022
- GENETICS LAB - BIOL 3114 - Spring 2022
- CELL BIOLOGY - BIOL 3124 - Fall 2021
- CELL BIOLOGY LAB - BIOL 3124 - Fall 2021
- MICROBIOLOGY - BIOL 3224 - Fall 2021
- MICROBIOLOGY LAB - BIOL 3224 - Fall 2021
- ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY LAB - BIOL 3344 - Fall 2021
