- Faculty of Engineering
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
- Senior Lecturer Grade II
Contact information
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
University of Moratuwa
Moratuwa
10400
Teaching and Administrative Activities
Research Project -Undergraduate -2015
Mechanical Behaviour of Materials -Undergraduate -2015
Design & Fabrication of Polymer Products -Undergraduate -2015
Polymer Process Control & Instrumentation -Undergraduate -2015
Dies and Moulds for Polymer Processing -Undergraduate -2015
Engineering Design -Undergraduate -2015
Properties of Materials -Undergraduate -2015
Selection of Materials, Failure Analysis and Non Destructive Testing -Undergraduate -2015
Research Project -Undergraduate -2016
Mechanical Behaviour of Materials -Undergraduate -2016
Polymer Process Control & Instrumentation -Undergraduate -2016
Design & Fabrication of Polymer Products -Undergraduate -2016
Dies and Moulds for Polymer Processing -Undergraduate -2016
Engineering Design -Undergraduate -2016
Head of Department -Department Administration (2016 To 2019)
Convener Faculty Academic Committee - (2008 To 2009)
Research Activities
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Education and Professional Affiliations
Bachelor's, University of Moratuwa ,1996
MPhil, University of Moratuwa ,2006
Career
Honours and Awards
Publications*
PSS Panawala, Indula Tissera, Naveen Dinujaya, DAS Amarasinghe, Chandima Narangoda, L Karunanayake, D Attygalle, VSC Weragoda, AMPB Samarasekara,".Polyaniline Film-Based Interdigitated Capacitive Sensor for Ammonia Gas Detection.",2023 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon),University of Moratuwa,2023,468-472
PSS Panawala, Pulinda K Kanchana, DAS Amarasinghe, D Attygalle, AMPB Samarasekara, VSC Weragoda,".Feasibility Assessment of Obtaining Kinetic Parameters for Independent Simultaneous First-Order Reactions Using Friedman Isoconversion Analysis.",2023 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon),University of Moratuwa,2023,556-561
PSS Panawala, Pulinda K Kanchana, DAS Amarasinghe, D Attygalle, AMPB Samarasekara, VSC Weragoda,".Feasibility Assessment of Obtaining Kinetic Parameters for Independent Simultaneous First-Order Reactions Using Friedman Isoconversion Analysis.",2023 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon),University of Moratuwa,2023,556-561
PSS Panawala, Pulinda K Kanchana, DAS Amarasinghe, D Attygalle, AMPB Samarasekara, VSC Weragoda,".Feasibility Assessment of Obtaining Kinetic Parameters for Independent Simultaneous First-Order Reactions Using Friedman Isoconversion Analysis.",2023 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon),University of Moratuwa,2023,556-561
Wenusara Satheekshana, Sampath C Weragoda, DAS Amarasinghe, AMPB Samarasekara,".Effect of Annealing on Temperature Coefficient of Resistance of Cu-Ni Foil as Strain Gauge Material.",2023 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon),University of Moratuwa,2023,352-356
PSS Panawala, SP Mudalige, DAS Amarasinghe, D Attygalle, AMPB Samarasekara, VSC Weragoda,".Unveiling the Barrier: A Simulation Study on Face Mask Filtration.",2023 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon),University of Moratuwa,2023,322-327
Kobika Venugopalavanithasan, Vinoshan Selvakumar, Sampath C Weragoda, AMPB Samarasekara,".Development of a Rubber-Based Strain Sensor to Evaluate Vehicle’s Tire Performance.",2023 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon),University of Moratuwa,2023,363-367
Janith, G.I., Herath, H.S., Amarasinghe, D.A.S., Attygalle, D., Weragoda, V.S.C. and Samarasekara, A.M.P.B.,".A Novel Method on Fitting A Short Prony Series Using Creep or Stress Relaxation Data.",Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon),University of Moratuwa,2022,1-6
Pabasara, W.G.A., Saputhanthree, A. and Weragoda, V.S.C.,".Utilization of Paddy Husk Carbon Black as an Alternative Filler Material in Rubber Industry.",Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon),University of Moratuwa,2022,1-6
De Silva, C., Weragoda, V.S.C., Wathsala, T. and Alahapperuma, K.G.,".Synthesis & Utilization of Paddy Husk Carbon Black (PHCB) for Rubber Compounding.",oratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon),University of Moratuwa,2022,1-6
Herath, H.S., Janith, G.I., Weragoda, V.S.C., Amarasinghe, D.A.S., Attygalle, D. and Samarasekara, A.M.P.B.,".Direct Current Resistivity Based In-situ Cure Monitoring Technique for Amine Cured Epoxy Resins.",Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon),University of Moratuwa,2022,1-5
Shashi Udayanga, Sampath C Weragoda, KG Alahapperuma,".Study of Degradation Behavior of ASA Coated PVC Roofing Sheets.",2022 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon),University of Moratuwa,2022,1-6
WADP Madhuwanthi, DNS Dammage, Sampath C Weragoda, KG Alahapperuma,".Effect of Nano-Silver Ions Pumps on Antimicrobial Activity of Ag-Nps Incorporated Polymer-Based Food Packings.",2022 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon),University of Moratuwa,2022,1-6
DP Egodage, Roshan Dodampola, A Ratnakumar, Sampath C Weragoda, DAS Amarasinghe, AMPB Samarasekara, Dinesh Attygalle,".Study on Thermal Endurance of Plasticizer in Locally Manufactured Electrical Cable Insulation.",2022 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon),University of Moratuwa,2022,1-5
Gunarathna, R.N.P., Sandanuwan, T., Amarasinghe, D.A.S., Attygalle, D., Weragoda, S.C. and Hendeniya, N.,".Moisture Transportation in Polyester Fabrics by Plasma Printed Wicking Channels..",Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon) 2022,University of Moratuwa,2021,534-537
Weerakkody, K.M., Wathsala, K.P.T. and Weragoda, V.S.C.,,". Optimization of Synthesis of Nanocrystalline Cellulose Extracted from Rice Straw..",Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon) 2022,University of Moratuwa,2021, 184-189
Wathsala, K.P.T., WEErakkody, K.M. and Weragoda, V.S.C.,".Isolation and characterization of microcrystalline cellulose from rice straw.",Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon) 2022,University of Moratuwa,2021, 670-675
Hendeniya, N., Sandanuwan, T., Amarasinghe, D.A.S., Attygalle, D., Weragoda, S.C., Ranaweera, B., Rathnayake, K. and Lalanka, M.,".Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Treatment as a Cost-Effective and Eco-Friendly Pre-Treatment Method to Enhance Seed Perfomance in Germination and Early Seedling Growth. .",Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon) 2022,University of Moratuwa,2021,643-648
Thisara Sandanuwan, Nayanathara Hendeniya, Dinesh Attygalle, DAS Amarasinghe, Sampath C Weragoda, AMPB Samarasekara,".Atmospheric cold plasma to improve printability of polyethylene terephthalate.",2021 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon),University of Moratuwa,2021,654-658
Dinelka Somaweera, Gayan Aravinda Abeygunawardane, Sampath Weragoda, Sivahar Vigneswaran,".Mechanical and thermal characterization of Sri Lankan vein graphite powder.",2021 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon),University of Moratuwa,2021,664-669
GI Janith, DAS Amarasinghe, D Attygalle, VSC Weragoda, AMPB Samarasekara,".Linear and Non Linear Creep Modeling of Talc Filled PEEK Composite.",2021 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon),University of Moratuwa,2021,60-64
SMK Maduranga, JASR Silva, AMPB Samarasekara, DAS Amarasinghe, L Karunanayake, VSC Weragoda,".Investigation of Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Micro Crystalline Cellulose Based Composites.",2020 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon),University of Moratuwa,2020,170-175
Thisara Sandanuwan, Dinesh Attygalle, S Amarasinghe, Sampath C Weragoda, Bandula Ranaweera, Kamani Rathnayake, Wageesha Alankara,".Shelf Life Extension of Cavendish Banana Fruit Using Cold Plasma Treatment.",2020 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon),University of Moratuwa,2020,182-186
S Kajugaran, VSC Weragoda,".Development of polymer modified asphalt using filler.",2016 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon),UoM,2016,355 - 360
S.Kajugaran,".Improvement of Modified Bitumen Using Low Density Polyethylene.",6th Research Symposium, Uwa Wellassa University of Sri Lanka., Uwa Wellassa University of Sri Lanka.,2016,
Gamlath, G.G.A.P; Karunaratna, P.A.A.S; Weragoda, V.S.C.; ,".Reverse Engineering of an Automotive Suspension Strut Mount.",Annual Academic Session 2014, Open University Sri Lanka,Colombo,2014,388-393
Abirami Ratnakumar, Darshi Egodage, Roshan Dodampola, Don AS Amarasinghe, Dinesh Attygalle, Sampath Weragoda, Bandu Samarasekara,".Analysis of Plasticizer Evaporation from Locally Available Poly (vinyl chloride) Cable Insulations.",Macromolecular Symposia, vol. 402, No.1,2022
Janith, G.I., Herath, H.S., Ariyadasa, G.L.M., Hewagama, K.C., Amarasinghe, D.A.S., Attygalle, D. and Weragoda, V.S.C.,".Mn-doped tin oxide based sensor for selective ethanol detection.",Materials Today: Proceedings,56,2022
Dinelka Somaweera, Gayan Aravinda Abeygunawardane, Sampath Weragoda, Sisira Ranatunga,".Effect of vein graphite powder on mechanical, curing, and thermal properties of solid tire vulcanizate.",Materials Today: Proceedings,59,2022
Nayanathara Hendeniya, Thisara Sandanuwan, Dinesh Attygalle, D.A.S. Amarasinghe, Sampath Weragoda, Bandula Ranaweera, Kamani Ratnayake, Malki Lalanka,".Non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasma: An alternative method to enhance the seed quality in long bean-KPN (Vigna unguiculate L.) seeds.",Materials Today: Proceedings,56,2022
Sandanuwan T, Hendeniya N, Amarasinghe DA, Attygalle D, Weragoda S,".The effect of atmospheric pressure plasma treatment on wetting and absorbance properties of cotton fabric..",Materials Today: Proceedings.,45,2021
Roshan Dodampola, Shantha Amarasingha, Dinesh Attygalle, Sampath Weragoda,".Improved method to extract kinetic parameters from thermograms.",Materials Today: Proceedings,23,2020
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