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
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. 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. Pradeepa Liyanage
Senior Lecturer (Grade II)
BSc. in Biological Sciences (Ruh, SL)
M.Sc in Agricultural Plant Pathology
G.B. Pant Univ. Agri. &Tech. , India
Ph.D in Molecular Plant Pathology
IBMBB, UoC, SL
Research Interest
-Molecular biology
-Plant Pathology
-Industrial microbiology
-Bio fertilizer and Bio pesticides
Email- pradeepa.l@uwu.ac.lk
Dr. A.M.P.S.Chathuranga
Senior Lecturer Grade II
BSc. in Chemistry (Perad.)
M.Sc. in Chemistry (Temple University- USA)
PhD in Chemistry (Temple University- USA)
Research Interest
-Materials Chemistry
-Nanomaterials synthesis
-Photocatalysis
-electrocatalysis
-CO2 reduction
Email- sasitha@uwu.ac.lk
Eng. W. A.J. Anurangi
Lecturer (Probationary)
(on Study Leave)
BSc (Hons) Engineering
MSc
Research Interest
-Renewable energy
-Energy management
-Green technology
Email-anurangi@uwu.ac.lk
Mr. J.K.H. Samapth
Lecturer (Probationary)
BSc (Hons) Statistics
M.Sc. in Applied Statistics (Reading)
Research Interest
-Statistical Modeling
-Financial Statistics
-Time Series Modeling
Email- hasitha@uwu.ac.lk
Mr. Lahiru Naveendra
Lecturer (Probationary)
BSc (Hons) Physics
Research Interest
-Mechatronics
-Robotics
-Mathematical Physics
-Mathematical Modeling
-AC power
-Optical Character Recognition
Email-lahiru@uwu.ac.lk
Ms. Ms. R.P.D.S. Anurasena
Temporary Lecturer
BBST (Hons) Uva Wellassa University
Research Interest
-Microbiology
-Food and nutrition
-Natural products technology
-Herbal cosmetics development
Email : dinekasenani2@gmail.com
Mrs. W.S.P. Wagasenevi
Temporary Lecturer
BBST (Hons) Uva Wellassa University
Research Interest
-Biomaterials
-Orthopedic
-Nanotechnology
Email- sanduni.wagasenavi@gmail.com
R.P.G.Amithani
Temporary Lecturer
B.Sc.(Hons) Mathematics, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
MSc in Financial Mathematics(Reading), University of Moratuwa
Research Interest
-Financial Modeling
-Statistical Modeling
Email : amithani94@gmail.com
D.N.M Weerasooriya
Temporary Lecturer
Bsc (special) in Food Science and Technology, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
M.Phil in Chemical Technology, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
Research Interest
-Food microbiology and biotechnology
-Functional foods and nutraceuticals
-Biofertilizers and food crops
Email- neleekha@gmail.com
Ms. H.J Sithari
Demonstrator
BBST (Hons) Uva Wellassa University
Research Interest
-Biotechnology
-Tissue Culture
-Microbiology
-Natural Product Technology
-Biochemistry
-Food & Nutrition
-Biomaterials
Email : jsithari96@gmail.com
Mrs. G.M.M Dissanayaka
Demonstrator
BBST (Hons) Uva Wellassa University
Research Interest
-Biotechnology
-Tissue Culture
-Microbiology
-Natural Product Technology
-Biochemistry
-Food & Nutrition
-Biomaterials
Email : malikamadushani318@gmail.com
Ms. L.S Jayawardena
Demonstrator
BBST (Hons) Uva Wellassa University
Research Interest
-Biotechnology
-Tissue Culture
-Microbiology
-Natural Product Technology
-Biochemistry
-Food & Nutrition
-Biomaterials
Email : ljsandu@gmail.com
N.M.Mahindage
Demonstrator
B.Sc. (Hons) in Plant Biotechnology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Research Interest
-Bio technology
-Molecular biology
-Plant science
-Tissue culture
-Plant Pathology
-Floriculture
Email : mpniharamadushani@gmail.com
I.B.P.B Sriyananda
Demonstrator
B.Sc (Hons) Special in Physics , University of Jaffna
Research Interest
-Material Physics
Email : bpauthority56@gmail.com