Antioxidant and enzyme inhibitory activities of selected medicinal plants and chemical characterization of phytoceuticals of Atrocarpus nobilis and its topical applications

Graduate supervisions
Ms. G.D. Liyanarachchi, Ph.D., University of Colombo. Co-supervisors. Dr. R. Samarasekara, Industrial Technology Institute, Dr. K.D.P. Hemalal, Rocky Mountain Soap Company, Canada.
Publication year: 2020

Antioxidant and enzyme inhibitory activities of selected medicinal plants and chemical characterization of phytoceuticals of Atrocarpus nobilis and its topical applications [2020]. Ms. G.D. Liyanarachchi, Ph.D., University of Colombo. Co-supervisors. Dr. R. Samarasekara, Industrial Technology Institute, Dr. K.D.P. Hemalal, Rocky Mountain Soap Company, Canada.

Study of making compost for organic farming from biological sludge waste of waste water treatment plant

Graduate supervisions
Mr. L. Seneviratne, Master of Environment Management, University of Colombo.
Publication year: 2018

Study of making compost for organic farming from biological sludge waste of waste water treatment plant [2018]. Mr. L. Seneviratne, Master of Environment Management, University of Colombo.

Proposed waste management models for households, schools and municipal councils

Graduate supervisions
Mr. J.M.R.A.B. Jayathilaka, M.Sc. in Chemistry Education, University of Colombo. Co-supervisors: Prof. Namal Priyantha, Dr. Udena Ranathunga. University of Peradeniya.
Publication year: 2018

Proposed waste management models for households, schools and municipal councils [2018]. Mr. J.M.R.A.B. Jayathilaka, M.Sc. in Chemistry Education, University of Colombo. Co-supervisors: Prof. Namal Priyantha, Dr. Udena Ranathunga. University of Peradeniya.

Development of a gas chromatographic fingerprint to investigate the quality of toddy

Graduate supervisions
Ms. S. Kulali, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo. Co-supervisor: Ms. G. Ramanah, Government Analyst Department, Colombo.
Publication year: 2018

Development of a gas chromatographic fingerprint to investigate the quality of toddy [2018]. Ms. S. Kulali, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo. Co-supervisor: Ms. G. Ramanah, Government Analyst Department, Colombo.

Arson investigation by GC/MS detection of petrol traces from different carpet substrates

Graduate supervisions
Mr. W.P.A.R.D. Bandara, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo. Co-supervisor: Mr. A. Welianga, Government Analyst Department, Colombo.
Publication year: 2018

Arson investigation by GC/MS detection of petrol traces from different carpet substrates [2018]. Mr. W.P.A.R.D. Bandara, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo. Co-supervisor: Mr. A. Welianga, Government Analyst Department, Colombo.

Quantitative and qualitative analysis of cyanide in blood by headspace gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy

Graduate supervisions
Ms. H.T.T. Priyadarshani, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo. Co-supervisor: Ms. S. Tennakoon, Government Analyst Department, Colombo.
Publication year: 2016

Quantitative and qualitative analysis of cyanide in blood by headspace gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy [2016]. Ms. H.T.T. Priyadarshani, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo. Co-supervisor: Ms. S. Tennakoon, Government Analyst Department, Colombo.

Method development for analysis of selected pesticide residues in black teaTea Research Institute, Thalawakele

Graduate supervisions
Mr. A. Premathilaka, Dr. N.Punyasiri
Publication year: 2016

Method development for analysis of selected pesticide residues in black tea [2014]. Mr. A. Premathilaka, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo. Co-supervisor: Dr. N. Punyasiri, Tea Research Institute, Thalawakele.

Investigations on e-waste problem in Sri Lanka: A case study with special reference to Sri Lankan citizens and licensed collectors of e-waste management in Sri Lanka

Graduate supervisions
Mr. H.L.A.M de Silva, M.Sc. in Disaster Analysis, Management and Mitigation, University of Colombo.
Publication year: 2016

Investigations on e-waste problem in Sri Lanka: A case study with special reference to Sri Lankan citizens and licensed collectors of e-waste management in Sri Lanka [2016]. Mr. H.L.A.M de Silva, M.Sc. in Disaster Analysis, Management and Mitigation, University of Colombo.

Investigations of heavy metals in decorative enamel paints in Sri Lanka

Graduate supervisions
Ms. M.C. Lakmini
Publication year: 2016

Investigations of heavy metals in decorative enamel paints in Sri Lanka [2016]. Ms. M.C. Lakmini, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo

Investigation on the effective use of sludge from water treatment plant

Graduate supervisions
Mr. A.G.H. Viswajith, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo. Co-supervisor: Mr. L.P.R.J. Wijesinghe, National Water Supply & Drainage Board, Ratmalana.   
Publication year: 2016

Investigation on the effective use of sludge from water treatment plant [2016]. Mr. A.G.H. Viswajith, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo. Co-supervisor: Mr. L.P.R.J. Wijesinghe, National Water Supply & Drainage Board, Ratmalana.

Impurity profiling of cocaine

Graduate supervisions
Ms. M.A.J. Fernando, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo. Co-supervisor: Ms. S. Tennakoon, Government Analyst Department, Colombo
Publication year: 2016

Impurity profiling of cocaine [2016]. Ms. M.A.J. Fernando, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo. Co-supervisor: Ms. S. Tennakoon, Government Analyst Department, Colombo.

Impurity profiling and synthetic route of manufacture of amphetamine type stimulant drugs seized in Sri Lanka

Graduate supervisions
Ms. M.A.J. Fernando, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo. Co-supervisor: Ms. S. Tennakoon, Government Analyst Department, Colombo.
Publication year: 2016

Impurity profiling and synthetic route of manufacture of amphetamine type stimulant drugs seized in Sri Lanka [2016]. Ms. M.A.J. Fernando, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo. Co-supervisor: Ms. S. Tennakoon, Government Analyst Department, Colombo.

Impurity profiling and determination of synthetic route of manufacture of amphetamine type stimulant drugs in Sri Lanka

Graduate supervisions
Ms. K.M.N. Chamalie, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo. Co-supervisor: Ms. S. Tennakoon, Government Analyst Department, Colombo.
Publication year: 2016

Impurity profiling and determination of synthetic route of manufacture of amphetamine type stimulant drugs in Sri Lanka [2016]. Ms. K.M.N. Chamalie, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo. Co-supervisor: Ms. S. Tennakoon, Government Analyst Department, Colombo.

Estimation of shooting distance by analysis of gunshot residue by ICP-MS

Graduate supervisions
Ms. O.A.K.C. Dineshika, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo. Co-supervisors: Mr. A. Welianga, Government Analyst Department, Colombo.
Publication year: 2016

Estimation of shooting distance by analysis of gunshot residue by ICP-MS [2016]. Ms. O.A.K.C. Dineshika, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo. Co-supervisors: Mr. A. Welianga, Government Analyst Department, Colombo.

Drinking water requirement after major floods - A case study from Pathakada village in Kalutara District of Sri Lanka

Graduate supervisions
Mr. I.S. Gunasekara, M.Sc. in Disaster Analysis, Management and Mitigation, University of Colombo.
Publication year: 2016

Drinking water requirement after major floods – A case study from Pathakada village in Kalutara District of Sri Lanka [2016]. Mr. I.S. Gunasekara, M.Sc. in Disaster Analysis, Management and Mitigation, University of Colombo.

Development of identification methods for 2,4,6 trinitrotoulene (TNT) and cyclotrimetheine trinitramide (RDX) in explosives used in crime scenes

Graduate supervisions
Ms. L.A.W.K. Dahanayake, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo. Co-supervisor: Mr. A. Welianga and Mr. P.G. Madawala, Government Analyst Department, Colombo.
Publication year: 2016

Development of identification methods for 2,4,6 trinitrotoulene (TNT) and cyclotrimetheine trinitramide (RDX) in explosives used in crime scenes [2016]. Ms. L.A.W.K. Dahanayake, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo. Co-supervisor: Mr. A. Welianga and Mr. P.G. Madawala, Government Analyst Department, Colombo.

Chemical characterization and authentication of Caryota urens L. sap and products

Graduate supervisions
Mr. H.P.P.S. Somasiri
Publication year: 2016

Chemical characterization and authentication of Caryota urens L. sap and products [2016]. Mr. H.P.P.S. Somasiri, Ph. D., University of Colombo. Co-supervisor: Dr. G.A.S. Premakumara, Industrial Technology Institute, Colombo.

Analysis of barbiturates and phenothiazines in human blood and urine using solid phase extraction and gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy

Graduate supervisions
Ms. T.R.M.C.D. Menike, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo. Co-supervisor: Ms. S. Tennakoon, Government Analyst Department, Colombo.
Publication year: 2016

Analysis of barbiturates and phenothiazines in human blood and urine using solid phase extraction and gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy [2016]. Ms. T.R.M.C.D. Menike, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo. Co-supervisor: Ms. S. Tennakoon, Government Analyst Department, Colombo.

A survey and investigation to evaluate the relationship of cancer to indoor air pollution

Graduate supervisions
Ms. M.A.K.K. P. Perera
Publication year: 2016

A survey and investigation to evaluate the relationship of cancer to indoor air pollution [2005]. Ms. M.A.K.K. P. Perera, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo.

Studies on the quality of commercially available organic fertilizers in Sri Lanka

Graduate supervisions
Mr. W.M.A.K. Wijesinghe, M.N.A. Mubarak
Publication year: 2015

Studies on the quality of commercially available organic fertilizers in Sri Lanka [2015]. Mr. W.M.A.K. Wijesinghe, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo. Co-supervisor: M.N.A. Mubarak, Industrial Technology Institute, Colombo

Isolation of flavors from dry flowers of Aegle Marmelose (Beli Mal) and use them with bottled water as “Beli mal flowered drinking water”

Graduate supervisions
Mr. M.W. Pushphakumara, Dr. N. Varnalulenderan
Publication year: 2015

Isolation of flavors from dry flowers of Aegle Marmelose (Beli Mal) and use them with bottled water as “Beli mal flowered drinking water” [2015]. Mr. M.W. Pushphakumara, M.Sc. in Applied Organic Chemistry, University of Colombo. Co-supervisor: Dr. N. Varnalulenderan, Eastern University, Trincomalee

Investigation of heavy metals in roadside dust particles and indoor depositions from selected locations in Gampaha District

Graduate supervisions
Ms. A. U. Gurusinghe
Publication year: 2015

Investigation of heavy metals in roadside dust particles and indoor depositions from selected locations in Gampaha District. [2015]. Ms. A. U. Gurusinghe, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo

Development of a simple, cost effective reliable method for assessing paracetamol in pharmaceuticals

Graduate supervisions
Mr. G.W.C.S. Perera,Prof. M.D.P. De Costa
Publication year: 2015

Development of a simple, cost effective reliable method for assessing paracetamol in pharmaceuticals [2015]. Mr. G.W.C.S. Perera, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo. Co-supervisor: Prof. M.D.P. De Costa, Department of Chemistry, University of Colombo

Development of a method to use gunshot residue as a forensic evidence to establish the shooter

Graduate supervisions
Mr. W.M.A. Kuamara, Mr. A. Welianga
Publication year: 2015

Development of a method to use gunshot residue as a forensic evidence to establish the shooter [2015]. Mr. W.M.A. Kuamara, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo. Co-supervisor: Mr. A. Welianga, Government Analyst Department, Colombo

Development of a method for the recycling of used lubrication oil

Graduate supervisions
Mr. D.S.P.C.D. Pathirana, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo
Publication year: 2015

Development of a method for the recycling of used lubrication oil [2015]. Mr. D.S.P.C.D. Pathirana, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo.

Determination of chlorothalonil residues in tomatoes by GC-ECD

Graduate supervisions
Ms. M.B.P. Perera
Publication year: 2015

Determination of chlorothalonil residues in tomatoes by GC-ECD [2015]. Ms. M.B.P. Perera, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo.

A geographical perspective of issues related to the disposal of urban solid waste in the wet and intermediate agro-ecological zones in Sri Lanka

Graduate supervisions
Ms. U.F. Rusaik,Prof. Jayanthi De Silva
Publication year: 2015

A geographical perspective of issues related to the disposal of urban solid waste in the wet and intermediate agro-ecological zones in Sri Lanka [2015]. Ms. U.F. Rusaik, Ph. D., University of Colombo. Co-supervisor: Prof. Jayanthi De Silva, Department of Geography, University of Colombo

nvestigation of adulterants from turmeric samples in Sri Lanka

Graduate supervisions
Ms. A.P. Keerthikumara
Publication year: 2014

Investigation of adulterants from turmeric samples in Sri Lanka [2014]. Ms. A.P. Keerthikumara, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo.

Method Validation for chlorophenaminemeleate in pharmaceutical preparations

Graduate supervisions
Ms. K.S. Indikadahena, Dr. K.K.G.P.B. Herath
Publication year: 2014

Method Validation for chlorophenaminemeleate in pharmaceutical preparations [2014]. Ms. K.S. Indikadahena, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo. Co-supervisor: Dr. K.K.G.P.B. Herath, Astron Ltd., Ratmalana

Method development for analysis of selected pesticide residues in black tea

Graduate supervisions
Mr. A. Premathilaka, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo. Co-supervisor: Dr. N. Punyasiri, Tea Research Institute, Thalawakele.
Publication year: 2014

Method development for analysis of selected pesticide residues in black tea [2014]. Mr. A. Premathilaka, M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Colombo. Co-supervisor: Dr. N. Punyasiri, Tea Research Institute, Thalawakele.