Staff - Faculty of Technological Studies
Deans Office
Dean
Professor Kolitha B. Wijesekara
BSc (Hon.)(Peradeniya),
M.Phil. (Peradeniya),
Dr. Sc. Agr. (Gottingen, Germany),
MBiol.
Email- [email protected], [email protected]
Phone - (+94) 552226668
Academic Staff - Department of Biosystems Technology
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- [email protected]
Phone -(+94) 552226669
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- [email protected]
Phone - (+94) 552226668
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
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- [email protected]
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
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- [email protected]
Eng. W. A.J. Anurangi
Lecturer (Probationary)
(on Study Leave)
BSc (Hons) Engineering
MSc
Research Interest
- Renewable energy
- Energy management
- Green technology
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- [email protected]
Mr. Lahiru Naveendra
Lecturer (Probationary)
BSc (Hons) Physics
Research Interest
- Mechatronics
- Robotics
- Mathematical Physics
- Mathematical Modeling
- AC power
- Optical Character Recognition.
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- [email protected]
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- [email protected]
Mr. T.S. Wickramarathne
Demonstrator
BSc (Sp) Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Colombo
Research Interest
- Biochemistry
Email- [email protected]
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- [email protected]
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 : [email protected]
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 : [email protected]
Mr. H.M. I. Abayarathne
Demonstrator
BSc (Sp) in Environmental Science (Perad.)
MSc in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (Reading),(PGIS,Perad.)
Email : [email protected]
Academic Staff - Department of Engineering Technology
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: [email protected]
Phone -(+94) 552226667
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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
Eng. G.A.A.I.Tennakoon
Lecturer (Probationary)
BSc Engineeing (Hons)
Research Interest
- Non Destructive Testing, Metallurgy
- Sustainable Engineering, Polymer Engineering
Email: [email protected]
Eng. L.K. Ekanayake
Lecturer (Probationary)
BSc Engineering (Hons)
Research Interest
- Multivariable controls
- Nonlinear controls
- Smart grid
- Distributed control systems
- Embedded systems
Email: [email protected]
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
Eng S.D.R. Lakmal
Lecturer (Probationary)
BSc Engineeing (Hons)
Research Interest
- CAD/CAM
- Additive Manufacturing, Product Design and Development
Email: [email protected]
Eng. H.A.N.B Amarasiri
Lecturer (Probationary)
(on Study Leave)
BSc Engineering (Hons)
Research Interest
- Robotics
- Image processing
- Control and dynamics
Email: [email protected]
Eng. U.M.N. Jayawickrema
Lecturer (Probationary)
(on Study Leave)
BSc Engineering (Hons)
Research Interest
- Thermodynamics
- Renewable Energy Engineering
- Structural Health Monitoring
Email: [email protected]
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 :[email protected]
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: [email protected]
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 :[email protected]
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: [email protected]
Mr. W.G.K.P. Gamage
Demonstrator (Temporary)
Ms. I. P. Dharmathilaka
Demonstrator (Temporary)
Mr. P.M Dahanayake
Demonstrator (Temporary)
Ms. Sanjeewani U.U.
Demonstrator (Temporary)
Technical Staff
Ms. R.R De Silva
Technical officer (Chemistry)
Mr. M.J. Rishan
Technical officer (Physics)
Mr. A.C.P Aththaragama
Technical officer (Biology)
Mr I.P.K Ranasinghe
Lab Attendant (Chemistry)
Mr P.S.S.Bandara
Lab Attendant (Physics)
Mr. L.A .B.S.E Stanly
Lab Attendant (Physics)