Postgraduates Projects

Research Projects

Postgraduate Research Projects

MPhil / MSc(Res) / PhD research projects from the DMSE

Major Component of Research

Research Projects

Postgraduate Projects - 2026

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Project Title	Candidate	Supervisor
Green and scalable synthesis of high-performance expanded graphite for supercapacitor electrode applications	Ms. ABKL Wasika MSc (Part time)	Dr.(Mrs.) HS Sitinamaluwa

Postgraduate Projects - 2025

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Project Title	Candidate	Supervisor
Exploring Deep Learning Techniques for Predictive Modeling of Perovskite Properties	Mr. WS Hinget MSc (Full time)	Prof.(Mrs.) GA Sewvandi
Identification of strategies to enhance the energy technological advancement and economics competitiveness of the ceramic tile industry in Sri Lanka	Mr. AK Anuradha MSc (Part time)	Prof. SU Adikary
Development of low-carbon sustainable concrete using bottom ash and recycled glass: a circular economy strategy for the Sri Lankan construction sector	Mr. BPL Jayathilaka PhD (Part time)	Prof.(Mrs.) GA Sewvandi

Postgraduate Projects - 2024

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Project Title	Candidate	Supervisor
Machine learning guided design of efficient sustainable materials for perovskite solar cells	Ms. WAKN Weerakoon MSc (Part time)	Prof.(Mrs.) GA Sewvandi
Stability enhancement of 3D perovskites using 2D perovskite materials for perovskite solar cells	Ms. WGA Pabasara MPhil (Full time)	Prof.(Mrs.) GA Sewvandi
Investigation of the pozzolanic characteristics of Sri Lankan kaolin for use in blended cement	Mr. JT Anjana MSc (Part time)	Prof. SU Adikary

Postgraduate Projects - 2023

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Project Title	Candidate	Supervisor
Development of limestone calcined clay cement using locally available raw materials	Mr. HMTM Amunugama PhD (Part time)	Prof. SU Adikary
Design and Development of PVDF/BaTiO₃ and Fe₈₀Ga₂₀ Magnetoelectric laminates for enhanced bone fracture remodeling - experimental and numerical investigation	Ms. HA Viraji PhD (Full time)	Dr. AAGA Abeygunawardane

Postgraduate Projects - 2021

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Project Title	Candidate	Supervisor
Development of a mathematical model to relate the ageing parameters and precipitate size distribution to hardness and strength of Al 6063 alloy	Mr. S Sivanujan MSc (Full time)	Prof. GIP De Silva
Synthesis of N-doped porous graphene for energy storage applications	Mr. RMMB Rathnayaka MPhil (Full time)	Dr.(Mrs.) HS Sitinamaluwa
Investigation of Electroplasticity effect on plain Carbon Steel under Pulsed Electric Current - Experimental and Numerical Study	Ms. MKDT Dhanushka MSc (Full time)	Dr. AAGA Abeygunawardane

Postgraduate Projects - 2019

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M.Sc in Materials Science

Research projects

M.Sc Research Projects - 2022

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Research Title	Candidate	Supervisor
Synergistic Advancements in sustainable coating technologies: polyurethane microencapsulation of soybean oil for autonomous self-healing and anticorrosive paints	Mr. MFM Rikaz	Mr. SV Udayakumara

M.Sc Research Projects - 2019

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Research Title	Candidate	Supervisor
Root cause failure analysis of propeller shafts in fast gun boats in Sri Lanka Navy	Mr. PMKC Chandimal	Dr. RGN De S Munasinghe
Developing a compressed soil block stabilized with bottom ash and paddy husk ash	Mr. KADSN Kumarapeli	Eng. SP Guluwita
Synthesis and characterization of multi-purpose emulsion polymer for paints and coatings using various monomer combinations	Mr. IM Rathnayaka	Mr. SV Udayakumara
Effect of biomass boiler wood ash on the physical properties of rubber compound in the pneumatic tire manufacturing process	Mr. HBSP Madhuranga	Mr. SV Udayakumara
Development of jute fibers-epoxy composite as an alternate to plywood floor boards in containers	Mr. KLH Nuwankara	Mr. SV Udayakumara
Development of vegetation pervious concrete	Mr. SR Randika	Prof. SU Adikary
Development of paper boards from selected agriculture plant residues extracted from alkaline hydrogen peroxide pre-treatment method	Mr. UJB Chandimal	Prof. GIP De Silva
Evaluation of suitability for offshore sand sludge as a filler material for tile adhesive production	Mr. SADAS Suraweera	Eng. SP Guluwita
Use of waste engine oil mixed with reclaimed asphalt concrete for low volume road surfacing in Sri Lanka	Ms. GGIS Jayawickrama	Mr. SV Udayakumara
Establishment of co-relation factor for strain hardening ratio and carbon equivalent of mostly used 16mm diameter locally manufactured rebars	Mr. BAC Batepola	Eng. SP Guluwita
Use of fiberglass waste as a filler material in natural rubber for tire applications	Mr. KAS Udayanga	Dr. AMPB Samarasekara
Sustainability of using textile waste for making mud cement paving blocks used in industrial floor	Mr. PMWP Sampath	Eng. SP Guluwita

M.Sc Research Projects - 2017

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Research Title	Candidate	Supervisor
Development of noise absorbing composite materials using agricultural waste product	Ms. PU Santhiyago	Dr. AMPB Samarasekara
Modification of mix design to utilize fly ash and Gliricidia ash in concrete paving blocks	Mr. HMTM Amunugama	Prof. SU Adikary
Comparison of corrosion behaviour of steel reinforcement bars in ordinary Portland cement and Portland pozzolana cement environments	Ms. KBMVS De Costa	Eng. SP Guluwita
Predicting the band gap values of ABX₃ type Perovskite materials by using machine learning	Ms. WHK Nisansala	Prof. GA Sewvandi
Numerical simulation of BiSI absorber material by using SCAPS (Solar Cell Capacitance Simulator)	Mr. WAAS Wickramaarachchi	Prof. GA Sewvandi
A cuboid chamber design for radiation-based SARS-CoV-2 disinfection	Mr. WNI Yalagama	Dr. DAS Amarasinghe
Extraction and characterization of nanocellulose from Salvinia molesta	Ms. AR Abeyweera	Dr. AMPB Samarasekara
Investigation of mechanical properties of PVC based roofing material under exposure to accelerated and natural weathering conditions	Ms. MAGH Nandasena	Dr. AMPB Samarasekara
Synthesis and characterization of nano-hydroxyapatite ceramics for biomedical applications	Ms. MAGH Shiromala	Prof. SU Adikary
A case study on failure of coconut husk chipping blades	Ms. NC Wijesinghe	Prof. GA Sewvandi