Head of the Department
Dr. K.H.I.K. Hewavitharana
Senior Lecturer (Grade II)
BSc. in Chemistry (Pera., SL)
PhD in Chemistry (WSU, USA)
Research Interest
-Nanobiosensors
-Materials Science
-Li-Ion batteries
-Alcohol fuel cells
-Biomaterials
-Biochemistry
-Natural product technology
-Biofuel cells
Email- indika.h@uwu.ac.lk
Senior Professor Kolitha B. Wijesekara
Vice Chancellor of the Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka
BSc (Hon.)(Peradeniya),
M.Phil. (Peradeniya),
Dr. Sc. Agr. (Gottingen, Germany),
MBiol.
Research Interest
-Plant Biotechnology
-Biomaterials
-Plant nutrition’s and breeding
-Natural products of chemistry
Email- kolitha@uwu.ac.lk
Phone – (+94) 552226668
Professor K.G.C. Senarathna
Dean, Faculty of Technological Studies
BSc Chemistry (University of Peradeniya)
PhD in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology(University of Peradeniya)
Research Interest :
-Electrochemistry
-Catalyst
-Solar cell
-Fuel cells
-Anticorrosive paints
-Superhydrophobic surface
-Microcontroler applications
Email- chathuranga@uwu.ac.lk
Phone -(+94) 552226669
Prof. Sajeewa Sandeshya Nilukana Maharachchikumbura
(Visiting Research Professor)
Ph.D. Biosciences, Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai, Thailand
B.Sc. Special Degree in Botany University of Peradeniya
Research Interest
-Etiology and management of diseases in economic importance cropsMolecular phylogeny and classification of fungi
-Phylogenomics and Comparative genomics
-Characterization of phytopathogenic fungi
-Understand the beneficial soil microbial community under different farming techniques
-Screen DNA barcodes for fungi
-Evolution and conservation genetics
Email- sajeewa83@yahoo.com
+86 185 837 6609
Dr. N.M.C.Nayanakantha
Senior Lecturer (Grade I)
BSc. in Botany (Sp.) (Pera., SL)
MSc in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (G.B. Pant Univ. of Agri. & Tech., Pantnagar, India)
PhD in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India)
Research Interest
-Molecular biology
-Biotechnology and physiology leading to biotic and abiotic stress tolerance in crop plants
-In vitro propagation and seed science
Email-chamil@uwu.ac.lk
Dr (Mrs) D. M. Hunupolagama
Senior Lecturer (Grade I)
B.Sc. (Special) Rajarata
PhD (Colombo)
Research Interest
-Mycology
-Microbiology
-Biotechnology
Research and publications:
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=ahCn030AAAAJ&hl=en
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/D-M-Hunupolagama?ev=hdr_xprf
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9369-8070
Email : dulangana@uwu.ac.lk
Dr. K.M.G.M.M.Kariyawasam
Senior Lecturer (Grade II)
BSc. in Agriculture specialized in Food Science and Technology (Ruh. SL)
MSc. in Food Science and Technology (PGIA, Pera. SL.)
PhD (Food Sci. & Biotech. of Ani. Res.) (Konkuk Uni., Seoul, Korea)
Research Interest
-Novel probiotic characterization,
-Functional food products/nutraceuticals
-Bioactive peptides
-Antibiofilm activity
Email-menaka.k@uwu.ac.lk
Dr. P.D. Samanthi Udayangani Kumari
Senior Lecturer Grade II
B. Sc. in Plant Science (University of Colombo)
M. Sc. in Molecular and Applied Microbiology (University of Peradeniya)
PhD in Applied Microbiology (University of Colombo)
Research Interests
Biofertilizers and Biocontrolling agents,
Bioreactors and Scale up processes,
Plant-microbe interactions,
Molecular microbiology and
Soil fungi.
Email: samanthi@uwu.ac.lk
Dr. D.P.G.S. Kumudumali
Senior Lecturer Grade II
Ph.D. in Environmental Science, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), China
M.Phil. in Molecular Plant Sciences, PGIS, University of Peradeniya, SL
B.Sc. (Special) in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Peradeniya, SL
Research Interest
- One Health Approach to Environmental and Public Health Challenges
- Environmental and Wastewater-Based Surveillance for Pandemics and Public Health
- Metagenomics and Molecular Biotechnology of Plants, Animals and Microbial Communities
- Antibiotic Resistance Genes (ARGs) in Environmental Systems
- Environmental Determinants of Chronic Kidney Disease of Uncertain Etiology (CKDu)
Email- shashika@uwu.ac.lk
Dr. R.B.S.D. Rajapakse
Senior Lecturer Grade II
Ph.D. in Chemistry (University of Peradeniya)
M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry (University of Kansas, USA)
MBA (London Metropolitan University, UK)
B. Sc (University of Peradeniya)
Research Interests
Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology,
Advanced Analytical Chemistry and Instrumentation,
Metal Oxide Nanomaterials and Functional Materials,
Phosphate-Based Materials and Fertilizer Technology,
Drug Delivery and Biomedical Applications,
Functional and Antimicrobial Materials,
Environmental and Agricultural Applications of Nanomaterials, and
Sustainable Materials and Green Technologies.
Email: sanjitha@uwu.ac.lk
Dr. Jayani Anurangi
Senior Lecturer
PhD in Engineering – University of Southern Queensland, Australia
M.Sc. in Chemical and Process Engineering – University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
B.Sc. (Engineering) – University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Research Interests
-Electrochemical Energy Storage
-Renewable Energy Technologies
-Energy Efficiency and Industrial Energy Management
-Fibre-Reinforced Composites
-Sustainable Materials and Advanced Engineering Applications
-Environmental Sustainability and Cleaner Production
-Carbon Footprint Assessment and Carbon Management
-Environmental Impact Assessment and Sustainable Engineering
Email: anurangi@uwu.ac.lk
Ms. G.M.M. Dissanayaka
Lecturer (Unconfirmed)
M.Phil. in Chemical Sciences – Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka
BBST (Hons) in Biosystems Technology – Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka
Research Interests
- Biomaterials and Their Applications
- Biopolymers and Polymer-Based Materials
- Biomedical Applications of Biomaterials
- Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology
- Cellulose-Based Materials and Their Applications
- Natural Polymer-Based Materials
- Sustainable and Biodegradable Materials
- Bio-Based Composite Materials
- Development and Characterization of Functional Materials
Email : malika.di@uwu.ac.lk
Ms. L.A. Thilini Gunathilake
Lecturer (Probationary)
B. Sc. in Food Science & Technology (University of Sri Jayewardenepura)
M. Phil. in Industrial Technology (Reading) (University of Sri Jayewardenepura)
Research Interests
-Food nutritional analyses,
-Sensory Sciences,
-Food Safety and Preservation.
Email: thilini.g@uwu.ac.lk
Ms. K.M. Sumudu K.A. Dehideniya
Lecturer (Probationary)
B. Sc. in Food Science and Technology (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka)
M. Phil. in Food Chemistry (Reading) (Post Graduate Institute of Science, University of Ruhuna)
Research Interests
-Functional food,
-Food and nutrition and
-Food analysis.
Email: sumudu.d@uwu.ac.lk
Ms. H M Kaushalya Lakmali
Temporary Demonstrator
B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry (University of Peradeniya)
M.Sc. in Applied Organic Chemistry (Reading) (University of Colombo)
Research Interests
-Organic synthesis, Medicinal Chemistry,
-Bioactivity studies, Polymer Chemistry
-Natural Product Chemistry.
Email: kaushalyalakmali2028@gmail.com
Mr. R.S.M.M.S. Prasad Chandrasekara
Temporary Demonstrator
BBST (Hons) Specialized in Industrial Biosystems Technology (UWU)
Research Interests
-Biotechnology
-Microbiology
-Molecular Biology
-Natural Product Technology
-Tissue Culture
-Biomaterials
-Pharmaceutical Technology
Email: madhushanshalitha62@gmail.com
Ms. H.M.I.R.sandamali
Temporary Demonstrator
B.Sc. (Hons) in Physics (south eastern university of Sri Lanka)
Research Interests
-Quantum dot Detectors
-Quantum dot Sensors
-Quantum dot-sensitized Solar cell
-Materials Science
-Li-Ion batteries
-Super capacitors
-Polymer electrolyte for energy conversion and storage
-Quantum dot Nano material
Email: sadamalihmir@gmail.com
Ms. Hiruni Rathnayaka
Temporary Demonstrator
BSc (Hons) in Chemistry – University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
MPhil in Chemical Science – Currently Reading (PGU) Uva Wellassa University
Research Interests
-Nanotechnology and Nanomaterial Synthesis
-Biopolymer Synthesis and Development
-Polymer Synthesis and Characterization
-Natural Product Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry
-Materials Science
Email: hiruni98ran@gmail.com
Mr. H.A.P.L.J. Hettiarachchi
Temporary Demonstrator
Mr. H.A.P.L.J. Hettiarachchi
Research Interests:
-Survival Analysis
-Spatial Statistics
-Statistical Modeling
Email: pathumlankesh5@gmail.com