Department of Zoology | Faculty of Science
The Centre for Research in Entomology (CRE) is a dedicated research hub at the University of Jaffna, supporting interdisciplinary research, student training, and community-oriented solutions for Sri Lanka.
Core themes driving research, diagnostics, and field impact.
Vector biology, surveillance, insecticide resistance, and disease transmission dynamics.
Public Health
Molecular identification, population genetics, pathogen detection, and advanced diagnostics.
Molecular Tools
Integrated pest management for agriculture, livestock, and stored-product protection.
Applied Entomology
Insect evidence in legal investigations, including post-mortem interval and succession studies.
Forensic ScienceSpecialized environments for diagnostics, molecular work, rearing, and collections.
Vector-focused studies with bioassay and sample-processing capabilities.
PCR workflows, extraction pipelines, and molecular-level diagnostics.
Controlled rearing for life-cycle studies and experimental insect colonies.
Semi-natural research environment for ecological studies and applied insect rearing.
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