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Staff - Faculty of Technological Studies
Deans Office
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Dean
Professor Kolitha B. Wijesekara
BSc (Hon.)(Peradeniya),
M.Phil. (Peradeniya),
Dr. Sc. Agr. (Gottingen, Germany),
MBiol.
Email- kolitha@uwu.ac.lk, Kolitha85@hotmail.com
Phone - (+94) 552226668
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Assistant Registrar
Ms. M.Thananthika
BSc(Hons),
MSc(Reading)
Email- thananthika@uwu.ac.lk
Academic Staff - Department of Biosystems Technology
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Head of the Department
Dr. K.G.C. Senarathna
Senior Lecturer (Gr II)
BSc Chemistry (University of Peradeniya)
PhD in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology(University of Peradeniya)
Research Interest :
- Electrochemistry
- Catalyst
- Solar cell
- Fuel cells
- Anticorrosive paints
- Superhydrophobic surface
- Microcontroler applications
Email- chathuranga@uwu.ac.lk
Phone -(+94) 552226669
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Professor Kolitha B. Wijesekara
Dean, Faculty of Technological Studies
BSc (Hon.)(Peradeniya),
M.Phil. (Peradeniya),
Dr. Sc. Agr. (Gottingen, Germany),
MBiol.
Research Interest
- Plant Biotechnology
- Biomaterials
- Plant nutrition’s and breeding
- Natural products of chemistry
Email- kolitha@uwu.ac.lk
Phone - (+94) 552226668
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Dr. N.M.C.Nayanakantha
Senior Lecturer (Grade I)
Botany (Sp.) (Pera., SL)
MSc in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (G.B. Pant Univ. of Agri. & Tech., Pantnagar, India)
PhD in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India)
Research Interest
- Molecular Biology
- biotechnology and physiology leading to biotic and abiotic stress tolerance in crop plants
- in vitro propagation and seed science
Email-chamil@uwu.ac.lk
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Dr. K.H.I.K. Hewavitharana
Senior Lecturer (Grade II)
Chemistry (Pera., SL)
PhD in Chemistry (WSU, USA)
Research Interest
- Nanobiosensors
- Materials Science
- Li-Ion batteries
- Alcohol fuel cells
- Biomaterials
- Biochemistry
- Natural product technology
- Biofuel cells
Email- indika.h@uwu.ac.lk
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Dr. K.M.G.M.M.Kariyawasam
Senior Lecturer (Grade II)
Agriculture specialized in Food Science and Technology (Ruh. SL)
MSc. in Food Science and Technology (PGIA, Pera. SL.)
PhD (Food Sci. & Biotech. of Ani. Res.) (Konkuk Uni., Seoul, Korea)
Research Interest
- Novel probiotic characterization,
- Functional food products/nutraceuticals
- Bioactive peptides
- Antibiofilm activity
Email-menaka.k@uwu.ac.lk
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A.M.P.S.Chathuranga
Lecturer (Transitional Grade)
Chemistry (Perad.)
M.Sc. in Chemistry (Temple University- USA)
PhD in Chemistry (Temple University- USA)
Research Interest
- Materials Chemistry
- Nanomaterials synthesis
- Photocatalysis
- electrocatalysis
- CO2 reduction
Email- sasitha@uwu.ac.lk
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Eng. W. A.J. Anurangi
Lecturer (Probationary)
(on Study Leave)
BSc (Hons) Engineering
MSc
Research Interest
- Renewable energy
- Energy management
- Green technology
Email-anurangi@uwu.ac.lk
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Mr. J.K.H. Samapth
Lecturer (Probationary)
BSc (Hons) Statistics
M.Sc. in Applied Statistics (Reading)
Research Interest
- Statistical Modeling
- Financial Statistics
- Time Series Modeling
Email- hasitha@uwu.ac.lk
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Mr. Lahiru Naveendra
Lecturer (Probationary)
BSc (Hons) Physics
Research Interest
- Mechatronics
- Robotics
- Mathematical Physics
- Mathematical Modeling
- AC power
- Optical Character Recognition.
Email-lahiru@uwu.ac.lk
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Ms. N.G.D.N. Nikagolla
Lecturer (Temporary)
B.Sc (Hons), Botany
M.Phil. in Plant Science
Research Interest
- Plant Biotechnology
- Tissue Culture
- Plant Physiology
- Pathology
Email- nn.dinusha@yahoo.com
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Ms. M.H.T.K. Chandrasiri
Lecturer (Temporary)
BSc Export Agriculture majoring food Processing Technology
MSc Food and Nutrition (Reading)
Research Interest
- Novel food product development and Value addition
- Food Nutrition
- Functional Foods
Email- thilinichandrasiri22@gmail.com
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Mr. T.S. Wickramarathne
Demonstrator
BSc (Sp) Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Colombo
Research Interest
- Biochemistry
Email- tharusaha21@gmail.com
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Ms. G.M.S.K. Kularathne
Demonstrator
BSc (Hons) Export Agriculture Majoring Food Procesing Technology, Uva Wellassa Univesity
Research Interest
- Food Microbiology and Biotechnology
- New Product development
Email- kularathnesachini@gmail.com
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Ms. I.K.N.C.K. Rathnayake
Demonstrator
BSc in Biological Science, Eastern University
MSc. in Analytical Chemistry (PGIS, Perad. SL)
Research Interest
- Electrochemical methods
- Natural products and Biomaterials
- Biochemistry
Email : nayomi08mea@gmail.com
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Ms. C.D. Kottage
Demonstrator
BSc (Sp) in Environmental Science, University of Jaffna
MSc in Experimental Biotechnology (Reading), (PGIS, Perad. SL)
Research Interest
- Limnology
- Natural Resource Management
- Biochemistry
Email : chamali.hasika@gmail.com
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Mr. H.M. I. Abayarathne
Demonstrator
BSc (Sp) in Environmental Science (Perad.)
MSc in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (Reading),(PGIS,Perad.)
Email : indunilabeyarathna@gmail.com
Academic Staff - Department of Engineering Technology
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Head of the Department
Dr. Y.N.S. Wijewardana
Senior Lecturer (Gr II)
BSc (Peradeniya)
MPhil ((Peradeniya)
PhD (Japan)
Research Interest
- Technology and innovation
- Environment Engineering
Email: senani@uwu.ac.lk
Phone -(+94) 552226667
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Dr. (Eng.) G.W.R. Keerthiwansa
Senior Lecturer (Gr II)
B.Sc (Eng.), (Peradeniya), Post.Grad.Diploma (En. Tech.), (Moratuwa)
M.Sc.(Eng.), (Hannover, Germany), Ph.D. (Zlin, Czech Republic)
Research Interest
- Manufacturing Processes
- Polymer Processing
Email: rohitha@uwu.ac.lk
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Dr. (Eng.) H. M. C. M. Herath
Senior Lecturer (Gr II)
PhD (USQ, Australia)
MEng (Moratuwa, Sri Lanka)
BSc Eng (Hons) (Ruhuna, Sri Lanka)
CEng, MIMechE(UK), AMIE(SL)
Research Interest
- Sustainable Manufacturing
- Smart Materials and Structures
- Structural Health Monitoring
Email: madhubhashitha@uwu.ac.lk
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Eng. G.A.A.I.Tennakoon
Lecturer (Probationary)
BSc Engineeing (Hons)
Research Interest
- Non Destructive Testing, Metallurgy
- Sustainable Engineering, Polymer Engineering
Email: asangit@uwu.ac.lk
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Eng. L.K. Ekanayake
Lecturer (Probationary)
BSc Engineering (Hons)
Research Interest
- Multivariable controls
- Nonlinear controls
- Smart grid
- Distributed control systems
- Embedded systems
Email: ekanayake@uwu.ac.lk
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Eng. P.G.S.R. Wijetunga
Lecturer (Probationary)
BSc Eng. (Hons) (Ruhuna)
MSc (Agder, Norway)
Research Interest
- Mechatronics
- Renewable Energy
- Internet of Things
- Autonomous Technologies
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Eng S.D.R. Lakmal
Lecturer (Probationary)
BSc Engineeing (Hons)
Research Interest
- CAD/CAM
- Additive Manufacturing, Product Design and Development
Email: lakmalraminda@gmail.com
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Eng. H.A.N.B Amarasiri
Lecturer (Probationary)
(on Study Leave)
BSc Engineering (Hons)
Research Interest
- Robotics
- Image processing
- Control and dynamics
Email: nalaka@uwu.ac.lk
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Eng. U.M.N. Jayawickrema
Lecturer (Probationary)
(on Study Leave)
BSc Engineering (Hons)
Research Interest
- Thermodynamics
- Renewable Energy Engineering
- Structural Health Monitoring
Email: minol@uwu.ac.lk
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Eng. J.M.N. Jayaweera
Lecturer (Probationary
(on Study Leave)
BSc Engineering(Hons)
- Research and developmentStudy functional and structural application of the ceramic
- Production and planning work in the field of materials Science and Engineering,
- Metal and joining method of materials
- polymer
Email :eng.jayaweera@gmail.com
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Eng. T.D. Gunawansha
Lecturer (Probationary)
(on Study Leave)
BScEngineering (Hons)
Research Interest
- Green Technology, Ground water, Water quality modeling
- Surface water and soil pollution, Solid waste management
- Waste water treatment and disposal
- Utilization of waste material for road/highway pavement construction Integrated project Management system
Email: thakshila@uwu.ac.lk
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Eng. H.G.C.R.Laksiri
Lecturer (Probationary)
BSc Eng. (Hons) (Peradeniya),
MSc Eng. (Peradeniya),
MPhil (Reading, Peradeniya)
- Advanced Control Systems
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- CAD/CAM
- Image Processing
- Mechatronics
Email :laksiri@uwu.ac.lk
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Mr. P.N. Dissanayake
Demonstrator(Temporary)
BTech- Materials Science& Technology
MPhil in Physical Sciences (Reading)
Research Interests: Dye-sensitized solar cells, Perovskite solar cells, Supercapacitors
Email: pubudunuwan5@gmail.com
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Mr. W.G.K.P. Gamage
Demonstrator (Temporary)
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Ms. I. P. Dharmathilaka
Demonstrator (Temporary)
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Mr. P.M Dahanayake
Demonstrator (Temporary)
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Ms. Sanjeewani U.U.
Demonstrator (Temporary)
Technical Staff
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Ms. R.R De Silva
Technical officer (Chemistry)
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Mr. M.J. Rishan
Technical officer (Physics)
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Mr. A.C.P Aththaragama
Technical officer (Biology)
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Mr I.P.K Ranasinghe
Lab Attendant (Chemistry)
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Mr P.S.S.Bandara
Lab Attendant (Physics)
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Mr. L.A .B.S.E Stanly
Lab Attendant (Physics)