- Faculty of Engineering
- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering
- Senior Professor
Contact information
Department of Chemical and Process Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
University of Moratuwa
Moratuwa
10400
Teaching and Administrative Activities
Industrial Organic Chemistry (At Uva Wellassa University) -Undergraduate -2015
Analytical Techniques and Instrumentation (At Uva Wellassa University) -Undergraduate -2015
Instrumental Methods in Biology (At Uva Wellassa University) -Undergraduate -2015
Chemistry for Engineers (At the University of Moratuwa) -Undergraduate -2015
Polymer Engineering and Mould Design (At the University of Moratuwa) -Undergraduate -2015
Design of Polymer Products(At the University of Moratuwa) -Undergraduate -2015
Polymer Physics -Postgraduate -2015
Polymer Chemistry and Solution Properties of Polymers -Postgraduate -2015
Member -The Committee on Creating Sustainable Built Environment in the Universities of Sri Lanka (2015 To 2020)
Coordinator -Coordinator of the M.Sc./PG Dip. Course on Polymer Technology (2015 To 2020)
Director -University of Moratuwa-Samson International PLC Rubber Products and Process Development Incubator (DSI Incubator) (2019 To 2023)
Deputy coordinator -AHEAD Project on hydrogel-based footwear solutions for diabetic patients (2019 To 2023)
Chief Student Counsellor of the University of Moratuwa - (2008 To 2013)
Head/Department of Chemical and Process Engineering - (2007 To 2010)
Director of the University of Moratuwa-Samson International PLC Rubber Products and Process Development Incubator (DSI Incubator) - (2019 To 2023)
Research Activities
Education and Professional Affiliations
Bachelor's, University of Colombo ,1985
PhD, University of Cincinnati ,1998 Chemistry
Masters, University of Sri Jayawardenepura ,1991 Polymer Science and Technology
Masters, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka ,2014 Buddhist Studies
PhD, University of Colombo ,
Bachelors, University Of Sri Jayawardenapura ,
Masters, Cincinnati ,
Career
Head/Department of Chemical and Process Engineering from 2007 to 2010
Acting Head/Department of English Language Teaching Centre, University of Moratuwa, from 15th
September 2006 to 30th November 2006, from 22nd June 2005
to 19th July 2005, from 22nd May 2004 to 12th
December 2004 and from 01st
August 2003 to 30th September 2003
Director/University of Moratuwa-Samson International PLC Rubber Products and Process Development Incubator (DSI Incubator), from 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2023
Honours and Awards
Merit Award for the significant contribution made towards the development and growth of the polymer industry of the democratic socialist republic of Sri Lanka (Received 2018)
Presidential award for scientific research (Received 2009)
Presidential award for scientific research (Received 2008)
Merit Award for scientific publication (Received 2012)
Quantum Chemical Fellowship (Received 1996)
Publications*
C. Kumudinie and J. Masamoto,".“Polychloralâ€, Polymer Data Handbook, 2nd Edition.",Oxford University Press, NY,2009
C. Kumudinie and J. Masamoto,".“Poly(n-hexyl isocyanate)â€, Polymer Data Handbook, 2nd Edition.",Oxford University Press, NY,2009
C. Kumudinie ,".“Collagenâ€, Polymer Data Handbook, 2nd Edition.",Oxford University Press, NY,2009
C. Kumudinie ,".“Poly(n-butyl isocyanate)â€, Polymer Data Handbook, 2nd Edition.",Oxford University Press, NY,2009
C. Kumudinie ,".“Poly(ï¡-Phenylethyl isocyanide)â€, Polymer Data Handbook, 2nd Edition.",Oxford University Press, NY,2009
Jayasuriya, C. K.,".Names, acronyms, classes, and structures of some important polymers, Properties of Polymers Handbook.",Springer, New York, USA,2007
,".Polymer-nonsilica ceramic nanocomposites, Encyclopedia of Materials.",Elsevier Science, Oxford,2001
K. N. D. Thilakarathne, J. K. Premachandra and T. K. Mudiyanselage,".Value addition to waste nylon fishing nets by incorporating short-fibers in natural rubber vulcanizates.",Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Frontiers in Chemical Technology,Marino Beach Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka,2024,116
R. M. K. T. Rathnayake, C. K. Jayasuriya, J. K. Premachandra,".Analyzing tea quality parameters, including caffeine content, polyphenol content and pesticide residues in commercially available tea samples from the Sri Lankan market.",FoodTechno 2024, 08th Annual Research Session of the Institute of Food Science and Technology Sri Lanka (IFSTSL),Renuka City Hotel, Colombo 03,2024,14
R. M. K. T. Rathnayake, C. K. Jayasuriya, J. K. Premachandra,".Comparison of Pesticide Residues on Camellia sinensis (Tea) and Justicia adhatoda (Adhatoda).",2nd International Research Symposium, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna,Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna,2024,76
Abeysinghe A. M. N. A., Jayasuriya C. K. and Permachandra J. K.,".Synthesis and characterization of carboxymethyl cellulose-based hydrogels to be used as a slow-release fertilizer.",International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences (ICAPS) - 2024,Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka,2024,68
Uthpalani, P. G. I., De Silva, D. S. M., Weerasinghe, V. P. A., Premachandra, J. K.,".Study the effectiveness of catalytic pyrolysis of LDPE waste plastics using ZSM – 5.",1st International Conference on Plastics and Environmental Sustainability (ICPES-2024),Water’s Edge, Colombo,2024,90
A. P. A. G. Aberathna, C. K. Jayasuriya and J. K. Premachandra,".The effectiveness of Electrochemical oxidation in the removal of Sulforhodamine B textile dye from wastewater.",International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences (ICAPS) - 2023,Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya,2023,107
Uthpalani, P. G. I., De Silva, D. S. M., Weerasinghe, V. P. A., Premachandra, J. K.,".Pyrolysis of plastic waste into liquid fuel.",International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences (ICAPS) - 2023,Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya,2023,126
D.V. Karunagaran, C. K. Jayasuriya and J. K. Premachandra,".The use of electrooxidation for treating wastewater generated by automobile service stations.",3rd International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences (ICAPS) - 2022,Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya,2022,56
P. G. I. Uthpalani, J. K. Premachandra, V. P. A. Weerasinghe,".Pyrolysis of waste polypropylene to fuel oil.",Chemistry in Sri Lanka, The Tri-Annual Publication of the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon,Zoom,2022,45
P. G. I. Uthpalani, J. K. Premachandra, V. P. A. Weerasinghe,".Pyrolysis of waste polypropylene to fuel oil.",Chemistry in Sri Lanka, The Tri-Annual Publication of the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon,Zoom,2022,45
W. R. A. D. S. Ranasinghe, C. K. Jayasuriya and J. K. Premachandra,".Development and characterization of biodegradable films of cornstarch filled with methylcellulose and gelatin.",International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences, 2021 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka,Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya,2021,21
W. P. Sandani, R. G. M. M. Premaratne, T. U. Ariyadasa, and J. K. Premachandra,".Response Surface Methodology for Optimization of Cathode Surface Area and Inter-Electrode Gap in Electro-Generation of H2O2.",2020 IEEE 17th India Council International Conference (INDICON),New Delhi, India,2021,
W. A. A. S. Wickramarachchi, B. A. J. K. Premachandra and D. S. M. De Silva,".Catalytically induced pyrolysis of LDPE to liquid fuel.",International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences (ICAPS) - 2020,Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya,2020,75
W. A. A. S. Wickramarachchi, B. A. J. K. Premachandra and D. S. M. De Silva,".Catalytically induced pyrolysis of LDPE to liquid fuel.",International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences (ICAPS) - 2020,Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya,2020,75
T. Tharmaratnam,".Investigation on the use of coconut shell powder replacing carbon black as a filler in natural rubber.",5th Research Symposium of Uva Wellassa University,Uva Wellassa University,2015,44-46
M. Gnanasubramaniam,".Enhancement of physical properties of natural rubber vulcanizates by incorporating rice husk ash with carbon black as a filler.",5th Research Symposium of Uva Wellassa University,Uva Wellassa University,2015,56-58
K. N. D. Thilakarathne, J. K. Premachandra and T. K. Mudiyanselage,".Waste nylon fishing net fiber incorporated natural rubber composites as a remedy for waste reusing into a value-added material.",Journal of Applied Polymer Science,Vol. 141, Issue 39,2024
K. N. D. Thilakarathne, J. K. Premachandra and T. K. Mudiyanselage,".Waste nylon fishing net fiber incorporated natural rubber composites as a remedy for waste reusing into a value-added material.",Journal of Applied Polymer Science,Vol. 141, Issue 39,2024
Uthpalani, P. G. I., Weerasinghe, V. P. A., De Silva, D. S. M., Premachandra, J. K.,".Conceptual Model for plastics Waste Management in Developing Countries – A Review.",International Journal of Environmental Issues,Vol. 2, Issue 1,2024
P. G. I. Uthpalani D. S. M. De Silva V. P. A. Weerasinghe J. K. Premachandra T. V. Sarathchandra,".Pyrolysis of waste LDPE and waste PP plastics into fuel oil in a low-cost, lab-scale pyrolyzing unit.",Journal of Science of the University of Kelaniya,Volume: 16 Issue: 1,2023
P. G. I. Uthpalani, J. K. Premachandra, D. S. M. De Silva,V. P. A. Weerasinghe,".A review on converting LDPE and HDPE waste into fuel.",Ceylon Journal of Science,52 (3),2023
P. G. I. Uthpalani, J. K. Premachandra, D. S. M. De Silva,V. P. A. Weerasinghe,".A review on converting LDPE and HDPE waste into fuel.",Ceylon Journal of Science,52 (3),2023
W. P. Sandani, R. G. M. M. Premaratne, T. U. Ariyadasa, and J. K. Premachandra,".Novel strategy for microalgae cell disruption and wet lipid extraction by employing electro-Fenton process with sacrificial steel anode.",Bioresource Technology,343,2022
W. P. Sandani, G. K. S. H. Nishshanka, R. G. M. M. Premaratne, S. C. N. Wijayasekera, T. U. Ariyadasa, and J. K. Premachandra,".Comparative assessment of pretreatment strategies for production of microalgae-based biodiesel from locally isolated Chlorella homosphaera.",Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering,130 (3),2020
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