Mrs. Thushani Shayanthan
Senior Lecturer
Department of Law, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna
Bachelor of Laws Degree University of Jaffna
Master of Laws (LL.M)– South Asian University, New Delhi, India [2011-2013]
Attorney at –Law of the Supreme Court
Commissioner for Oaths, Notary Public and Registered Company Secretary
Email
thushanisunderamoorthy@gmail.com
shayanthant@univ.jfn.ac.lk
Assistant Lecturer in Law 2011-2012
Lecturer( Probationary) 2012 -2015
Senior Lecturer (Grade-II) 2015 to date
With over a decade of experience in the field of law, Mrs. Thushani Shayanthan has established herself as a leading expert in Intellectual Property Law, Law of the Sea, Public International Law, International Humanitarian Law, and Law relating to Gender Equity and Equality.
Currently, Mrs. Thushani Shayanthan is engaged in teaching and researching in the fields of Intellectual Property Law, Law of the Sea, Law of Delict, Law of Property, Public International Law, and International Humanitarian Law. Her areas of focus include the intersection of Intellectual Property Law and Technology, the legal implications of maritime activities, the evolution of delictual liability, and the protection of human rights in armed conflicts. Her research endeavors aim to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in these areas and provide valuable insights to policymakers, practitioners, and academics alike. Additionally, she is also dedicated to imparting her knowledge and experience to her students, providing them with a comprehensive understanding of the legal system and equipping them with the necessary skills to excel in their chosen field.
Mrs. Thushani Shayanthan is a highly accomplished legal professional with a distinguished career in academia and research. She currently holds the position of Head of the Department of Law at the University of Jaffna, a position she has held since March 2020.
Prior to this, she served as the Acting Head of the Department of Law from December 2019 to February 2020.e Content
Publications of Research Papers:
‘Contemporary Challenges on the Definition of Civilian in Hostilities in the face of New Technologies’ with joint authorship of Miss.Nalina Sivachandran, International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Volume 9, Issue 8, August 9 2019, pp 1113 -1119, Contemporary Challenges on Definition of Civilian in Hostilities in the face of New Technologies (ijsrp.org)
‘Establishment of a Hybrid Court for Criminal Prosecution in the Aftermath of a Non-International Armed Conflict’, Neetham -06(2017) at 50
‘Evolution of Intellectual Property Law in Sri Lanka’, Neetham -04(2013) at 44
‘Flexible Mechanisms under the Kyoto Protocol: A brief Analysis of the Successes and Failures of the Mechanisms’, Neetham -02(2013) at 182
Paper presentations:
‘Patent Protection under TRIPS Agreement and Emerging Health Issues: A Developing Country Perspective’, presented and published in third Jaffna University International Research Conference, Conference Proceeding at 332 (2016)
‘Establishment of a Hybrid Court for Criminal Prosecution aftermath of Non-International Armed Conflict’ at the 4th Advanced International Humanitarian Law South Asia Academics Training (AISAAT) jointly organized by the Faculty of Legal Studies, South Asian University and International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) (2016)
‘Legal Framework for the Protection of Geographical Indications in Sri Lanka’, Peradeniya University International Research Sessions – 2015 Conference Proceeding at 459
Post-Graduate Research Project:
Undertaken a research activity as a part of dissertation in LL.M programme on the topic ‘Implementation of TRIPS Agreement in Sri Lanka: A Legal and Policy Analysis (2013)
Undergraduate Research Project:
Undertaken a research activity as a part of dissertation in LL.B programme on the topic ‘The International Protection for Internally Displaced Persons: A Case Study on Conflict Induced Internally Displaced Persons in Sri Lanka’ (2010)
In addition to her role as Head of the Department of Law, Mrs. Shayanthan also serves as a legal expert on the Advisory Board of the University Business Linkage, a position she has held since August 2020. She is also a member of the Faculty Sub Committee on Endowment, serving from November 2021 to October 2024, and a member of the Research Hub Activation Committee.
Mrs. Shayanthan is also a member of the Curriculum Development Committee for Master of Arts in Gender and Development Studies, and has served on an Interim Committee for the Gender Cell in the University of Jaffna by University Council at its Special Meeting held on 28.01.2017, which completed the task. She is a member of Students Appeals Sub-Committee of Faculty of Arts, serving from April 2018.
Furthermore, Mrs. Shayanthan has served as a pioneer committee member of the Centre for Gender Equity and Equality from 2017 to 2019, and as Chairperson for the International Conference of Contemporary Management in April 2017. She has also served as Chairperson/Member of adhoc Inquiry Committee for Preliminary Investigations and Formal Inquiries.
Mrs. Shayanthan’s academic and professional achievements are extensive, and include various other notable roles such as:
Former Chairperson of Grievance Committee of Centre for Gender Equity and Equality [2019]
Former Member of Grievance Committee of CGEE – [November 2017 – October 2019]
Former Member of Working Committee of CGEE [November 2017 – October 2019]
Former Deputy Proctor [ Nov 2019 – Nov 2020]
Former Students Counsellor [July 2013 – October 2017]
Former Member of Chinthani Editorial Board [2018-2020], and Contributor of Developing Student Welfare and Student Disciplinary System
Additionally, she has contributed to the drafting of policies on Intellectual Property, Gender Equity and Equality, as well as bylaws relating to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence and Student Discipline.
In addition to her administrative and policy contributions, Mrs. Shayanthan is also a dedicated educator and coach. She has coached law students participating in the Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition in 2015, 2016, and the Asia Cup International Law Moot Court Competition in August 2015. She has also served as the Secretary of the Jaffna University International Research Conference 2016.
Mrs. Shayanthan has also served as a resource person for various workshops and seminars, including the International Workshop on ‘Basic ICT and Research Tools for Law Students’, and the Staff Induction Programme of the University of Jaffna, and the sensitization Programmes for Staff on Gender Equity and Equality.
She has also served as a reviewer for research papers and conferences, such as the 4th Annual Research Conference Trinco – 2019 and the Jaffna University International Research Conference 2018.
Additionally, she has also served as a guest lecturer for undergraduate students at the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies.