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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| Project Title | Candidate | Supervisor |
|---|---|---|
| Compositional Engineering of Perovskite Solar Cells To Replace Toxic Lead (Pb) | Ms. JTST Jayawardane PhD (Full time) |
Prof.(Mrs.) GA Sewvandi |
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 |
