Undergraduate Research Projects

Development of advanced polymer composites using natural resins

Mr.AMPB Samarasekara

Development of cellulose based nano-fibers by electrospinning techniques

Mr.AMPB Samarasekara

Development of open-source software for polymer composites analysis

Mr AMPB Samarasekara

Extraction of natural dyes from selected plant sources and its application in fabrics

Mr SV Udayakumara

Development of new bio-based adhesive for paper/cardboard

Mr SV Udayakumara

Preparation and characterization of LDPE based wood-plastic composites reinforced with clay.

Mr.SV Udayakumara

Preparation Of High-Quality Graphene Oxide From Sri Lankan Vein Graphite

Dr.HS Sitinamaluwa

Activated graphene oxide for removal of organic pollutant from wastewater  

Dr.HS Sitinamaluwa

Optimization of the Extraction of Nano CaO powder from eggshells for agricultural applications

Prof. AS Galhenage

Synthesis of Fluoride-Containing Varnish for Application to the tooth surface

Prof AS Galhenage

Development of petroleum oil quality analyser based on optical metrological techniques

Dr D Attygalle

Influence of particle size on biocompatibility of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles

Prof. SU Adikary

Numerical optimization of band gap gadient of CIGS solar cell

Dr.D Attygalle

Modeling and Simulation of Solid State Micro-pump Based on Piezoelectric Ceramics

Prof. SU Adikary

Modeling and Simulation of piezoelectric nano generators based on nano wire arrays

Prof. SU.Adikary

Development of an exhaled breath analyzer for early detection of diseases

Dr DAS Amarasinghe

Studying the effect of aging temperature and quenching medium on the hardness of AL6063 Alloy.

Dr.GIP De Silva

Development of low cost bricks using waste foundary dust.

Dr. GIP De Silva

Estimation of Weibull modulus through ultrasonic velocity measurements

Mr.V Sivahar

Monitoring of FRP degradation with ultrasound

Mr. V Sivahar

Dynamic Mechanical Analysis of Elastomers

Mr.VSC Weragoda

Measurement of effective heat transfer in elastomers

Mr. VSC Weragoda

Conductive Elastomeric Sensors

Mr. VSC Weragoda

Numerical Prediction of Curing Status of Graphite based Tire Compounds under Vulcanization

Dr AAGA Abeygunawardane

Suitability of using Al sludge waste to produce paving block

Suitability of  extracting aluminium from aluminium sludge waste

Characterization of the Deformation and Damage of Biological Soft Tissues for Tissue Engineering

Dr AAGA Abeygunawardane

Preparation and Characterization of Porous Graphene from Sri Lanka Vein Graphite.

Dr (Mrs) HS Sitinamaluwa

Development of Nano-Cellulose based Respirator Filters

Mr AMPB Samarasekara

Quantitative Estimation of Residual Stresses in Quenched Steel through Ultrasonic Parameters.

Mr V Sivahar

Modelling of Cement - Waste Paper - Natural Fiber based Composite for Ceiling Sheet/Partition Board

Mr SV Udayakumara

Numerical simulation of Lead-Free bismuth perovskite  by using SCAPS (Solar Cell Capacitance Simulator)

Dr AS Galhenage

Characterization of Viscoelastic Materials by Ultrasonic  through Transmission Technique

Mr V Sivahar

Environmental Corrosion on Structural Steel. 

Eng S.P Guluwita

Nitrogen doped Graphene for Energy Storage

Dr (Mrs) HS Sitinamaluwa

Modelling, Optimization and Design of Efficient  Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting Device to Power  Wearable Electronics.

Prof S.U Adikari

Design and Fabrication of Bi-Axial Tensile Testing Machine  to Characterize Polymer Composite.

Dr AAGA Abeygunawardane

A Cure Monitoring Method Development for Adhesives using Direct Current Resistivity

Mr.V.S.C Weragoda

Development of Magnetic Tracebility Sensor.

Dr.D Attygalle

Synthesis of Nano-Calcium Oxide from Eggshell for Dental  Applications.

Dr (Mrs).A.S.Galhenage

Extraction of Copper and Sand from Blasting Sand

Eng.S.P Guluwita

Study on Plasma based Printability Improvement. 

Dr DAS Amarasinghe

Design of a Bridge Expansion Joint

Mr.V.S.C Weragoda

Simulation Study on the Effect of Fillers on the Mechanical Properties of Thermoplastics

Mr SV Udayakumara

Development of Soil Based Composite Wall Panels Using Locally Available Laterite Soil

Dr. D Attygalle

Design and Optimization of Linear Actuator for  Biomedical Applications. 

Prof.S.U Adikari

Characterization of Cu/Ni(Mn) Foil used in Strain Gauge Industry 

Mr.V.S.C Weragoda

Synthesizing and Characterization of Composites with  Palmyrah Leaf Petioles as a Construction Materials.

Eng.S.P.Guluwita

Explore the suitability of M-sand sludge waste in the production of paving blocks and its mix design

Eng.S.P.Guluwita

Optimization of process parameters to improve the tensile strength of Aluminum alloy 6201

Eng.S.P.Guluwita

Design of Natural Fiber and Waste Paper Composite using Numerical Analysis Method

Mr S.V. Udayakumara

Design and Fabrication of Split-Hopkinson Pressure Bar Apparatus to Investigate High Strain Rate Mechanical Behavior of Low Carbon Steel.

Dr A.A.G.A Abeygunawardane

Designing of Rubber based Strain Sensor as a Vehicle Tire Performance Indicator

Mr V.S.C Weragoda

Determine the Relationship between Corrosion Rate and Grain Size of Low Carbon Steel

Mr V. Sivahar

Double Layer Capacitor Based Model for Super Capacitors

Dr. S. Amarasinghe

Electrode - Electrolyte Interface Analysis by Molecular Dynamic Simulation

Dr.(Mrs).H.S Sitinamaluwa

Evaluation of Performance of Modified Graphene based Materials in Latex Films

Dr.(Mrs).N.M.V.K. Liyanage

Evaluation of Performance of Modified Graphene based Materials in Tire Tread Formulations

Dr.(Mrs).N.M.V.K. Liyanage

Investigation of Electrical Properties of Micro Crystalline Cellulose based Composite Materials

Mr. A.M.P.B. Samarasekara

Investigation of Thermo-Mechanical Behaviour in Polymer based Mallet Compound with Graphite

Dr A.A.G.A Abeygunawardane

Measurement of Long Term Force Decay in Rubber Components

Mr V.S.C Weragoda

Measurement of Steady State Thermal Conductivity of  Rubber Compounds

Mr V.S.C Weragoda

MIE-Theory-based Investigation of the Effect of Size Distribution on the Surface Plasmon Absorption of Silver Nano Particles

Mr. A.M.P.B. Samarasekara

Modeling and Validation of  Nano Hydroxyappetite formation for Medical Applications

Prof. S.U Adikari

Modeling of Laser Assisted Thermal Reduction of Graphene Oxide for the Development of a Strain Gauge

Dr.D. Attygalle

Modelling of Micro Size Ultrasonic Generator and Receiver Characteristics of  Lead Zirconate Titanate and  Polyvinylidene Fluoride using Finite  Element  Analysis

Prof. S.U Adikari

Modelling the Mechanical Behavior of Micro Crystalline Cellulose based Polymer Composites

Mr. A.M.P.B. Samarasekara

Natural Dye Extraction From Lane Areca

Mr S.V. Udayakumara

Non-Destructive Monitoring of  Fruit Ripening

Dr. S. Amarasinghe

Quality Control of Manufactured Tires Through Non-Destructive Test

Mr V. Sivahar

Simulation and  Analysis of  Effect of Halide Ions of Perovskite on Perovskite Solar Cells Performance

Dr.(Mrs).A.S Galhenage

Simulation Study on the Insulation Properties of Cotton Fibre –LDPE Composite

Mr S.V. Udayakumara

Suitability of Using Aruwakkalu Limestone and Ship Blasting Sand to Produce Paving Blocks Used in Roads

Eng. S.P Guluwita

Use of Aruwakkalu Sand for Medium Strength Concrete

Eng. S.P Guluwita