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

RESEARCH ABSTRACT PRESENTATIONS
Kumara, W.M.A.; Welianga, A.; Mahanama, K.R.R.
Publication year: 2014

Kumara, W.M.A.; Welianga, A.; Mahanama, K.R.R. [2014]. Development of a method to use gunshot residue as a forensic evidence to establish the shooter. Presented at the Annual Research Symposium 2014, University of Colombo, November 21, Colombo.

Determination of Cr(VI) and other heavy metals in leather products of Sri Lanka

RESEARCH ABSTRACT PRESENTATIONS
Premaratne, A.G.G.S.; Rajasinghe, S.L.; Mahanama, K.R.R.
Publication year: 2014

Premaratne, A.G.G.S.; Rajasinghe, S.L.; Mahanama, K.R.R. [2014]. Determination of Cr(VI) and other heavy metals in leather products of Sri Lanka. Presented at the Annual Research Symposium 2014, University of Colombo, November 21, Colombo.

Contribution of organic contaminations and nutrient level on dynamic equilibrium of dissolved oxygen in water bodies of coastal belt of Ampara

RESEARCH ABSTRACT PRESENTATIONS
Haniffa, M.A.C.M.; Senthilnithy, R.; Mahanama, K.R.R.
Publication year: 2014

Haniffa, M.A.C.M.; Senthilnithy, R.; Mahanama, K.R.R. [2014]. Contribution of organic contaminations and nutrient level on dynamic equilibrium of dissolved oxygen in water bodies of coastal belt of Ampara. Fourth international symposium 2014, SEUSL, August 02-03, Oluvil Sri Lanka.

Nutrition labelling of kithul (Caryota urnes) sap, treacle and juggery

RESEARCH ABSTRACT PRESENTATIONS
Somasiri, H.P.P.S.; Premakumara, G.A.S.; Mahanama, K.R.R.
Publication year: 2014

Somasiri, H.P.P.S.; Premakumara, G.A.S.; Mahanama, K.R.R. [2014]. Nutrition labelling of kithul (Caryota urnes) sap, treacle and juggery. Presented at the Annual Research Symposium 2014, University of Colombo, November 21, Colombo.

University, community and cooperate partnership: A study of service learning projects in the University of Colombo

RESEARCH ABSTRACT PRESENTATIONS
Wickramasinghe, D.D.; Ranwala, S.W.M; Mahanama, K.R.R.; Kaumal, M.N.: Kathriarachchi, H.; Hettiarachchi, C.
Publication year: 2013

Wickramasinghe, D.D.; Ranwala, S.W.M; Mahanama, K.R.R.; Kaumal, M.N.: Kathriarachchi, H.; Hettiarachchi, C. [2013]. University, community and cooperate partnership: A study of service learning projects in the University of Colombo. Presented at the 69th Annual Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, University of Kelaniya, December 02 – 06, Kelaniya.

Identification of treacle type by analysis of volatile components using head space-solid phase micro extraction - gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (HS-SPME-GC-MS)

RESEARCH ABSTRACT PRESENTATIONS
Somasiri, H.P.P.S.; Premakumara, G.A.S.; Mahanama, K.R.R.
Publication year: 2013

Somasiri, H.P.P.S.; Premakumara, G.A.S.; Mahanama, K.R.R. [2013]. Identification of treacle type by analysis of volatile components using head space-solid phase micro extraction – gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (HS-SPME-GC-MS). Presented at the Annual Research Symposium 2013, University of Colombo, October 03, Colombo.

Identification of treacle type by analysis of volatile components using head space-solid phase micro extraction - gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (HS-SPME-GC-MS)

RESEARCH ABSTRACT PRESENTATIONS
Somasiri, H.P.P.S.; Premakumara, G.A.S.; Mahanama, K.R.R.
Publication year: 2013

Somasiri, H.P.P.S.; Premakumara, G.A.S.; Mahanama, K.R.R. [2013]. Identification of treacle type by analysis of volatile components using head space-solid phase micro extraction – gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (HS-SPME-GC-MS). Presented at the Annual Research Symposium 2013, University of Colombo, October 03, Colombo.

Headspace-solid phase micro extraction-gas chromatography-mass spectrometric (HS-SPME-GC-MS) analysis of volatile components of Caryota urens L. (Kithul palm) treacle

RESEARCH ABSTRACT PRESENTATIONS
Somasiri, H.P.P.S.; Premakumara, G.A.S.; Abeygunwardena, C; Mahanama, K.R.R.
Publication year: 2013

Somasiri, H.P.P.S.; Premakumara, G.A.S.; Abeygunwardena, C; Mahanama, K.R.R. [2013]. Headspace-solid phase micro extraction-gas chromatography-mass spectrometric (HS-SPME-GC-MS) analysis of volatile components of Caryota urens L. (Kithul palm) treacle. Presented at the Young Scientists Forum Symposium 2013, January 18, Colombo.

Effect of sodium concentration of inland water bodies related to paddy cultivated land in South Eastern region

RESEARCH ABSTRACT PRESENTATIONS
Haniffa, M.A.C.M.; Senthilnithy, R.; Mahanama, K.R.R.
Publication year: 2013

Haniffa, M.A.C.M.; Senthilnithy, R.; Mahanama, K.R.R. [2013]. Effect of sodium concentration of inland water bodies related to paddy cultivated land in South Eastern region. Presented at the Third International Symposium, SEUSL, July 06 – 07, Oluvil Sri Lanka.

Analysis of volatile components of Caryota urenus L. (Kithul palm) treacle by head space – solid phase micro extraction – gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy (HS-SPME-GC-MS)

RESEARCH ABSTRACT PRESENTATIONS
Somasiri, H.P.P.S.; Premakumara, G.A.S.; Mahanama, K.R.R.
Publication year: 2013

Somasiri, H.P.P.S.; Premakumara, G.A.S.; Mahanama, K.R.R. [2013]. Analysis of volatile components of Caryota urenus L. (Kithul palm) treacle by head space – solid phase micro extraction – gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy (HS-SPME-GC-MS). Presented at the Annual Research Symposium 2013, Industrial Technology Institute, October 23 – 24, Colombo.

Pollution on the selected stagnant water bodies South Eastern Sri Lanka

RESEARCH ABSTRACT PRESENTATIONS
Haniffa, M.A.C.M.; Senthilnithy, R.; Mahanama, K.R.R.
Publication year: 2012

Haniffa, M.A.C.M.; Senthilnithy, R.; Mahanama, K.R.R. [2012]. Pollution on the selected stagnant water bodies South Eastern Sri Lanka. Presented at the Seventeenth International Forestry and Environmental Symposium, Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. November 16 – 17, Wattala.

Investigation of the contribution of ambient ozone level to the asthma prevalence among the school children in Gampaha district

RESEARCH ABSTRACT PRESENTATIONS
Fernando, A.T.R.; Mahanama, K.R.R.
Publication year: 2012

Fernando, A.T.R.; Mahanama, K.R.R. [2012]. Investigation of the contribution of ambient ozone level to the asthma prevalence among the school children in Gampaha district. Presented at the Fifth National Symposium on Air Resource Management in Sri Lanka. May 11, Colombo.

Free amino acid profiles of Caryota urens L. (Kithul palm) sap, treacle and jiggery

RESEARCH ABSTRACT PRESENTATIONS
Somasiri, H.P.P.S.; Premakumara, G.A.S.; Mahanama, K.R.R.
Publication year: 2012

Somasiri, H.P.P.S.; Premakumara, G.A.S.; Mahanama, K.R.R. [2012]. Free amino acid profiles of Caryota urens L. (Kithul palm) sap, treacle and jiggery. Presented at the Annual Research Symposium 2012, University of Colombo, November 28, Colombo.

Assessment of heavy metals in black tea produced in different agro-ecological regions of Sri Lanka

RESEARCH ABSTRACT PRESENTATIONS
Damayanthi, A.D.M.; Amarakoon, A.M.T.; Mahanama, K.R.R.
Publication year: 2012

Damayanthi, A.D.M.; Amarakoon, A.M.T.; Mahanama, K.R.R. [2012]. Assessment of heavy metals in black tea produced in different agro-ecological regions of Sri Lanka. Presented at the Annual Research Symposium 2012, University of Colombo, November 28, Colombo.

Analysis of benzoic acid and sorbic acid in some selected food items available in Sri Lanka

RESEARCH ABSTRACT PRESENTATIONS
Kathriarachchi, U.L.; Senevirathne, D.; Mahanama, K.R.R.
Publication year: 2012

Kathriarachchi, U.L.; Senevirathne, D.; Mahanama, K.R.R. [2012]. Analysis of benzoic acid and sorbic acid in some selected food items available in Sri Lanka. Presented at the Annual Research Symposium 2012, University of Colombo, November 28, Colombo.

A simple test kit for the detection of adulteration of Caryoto urens L. (kithul palm) sap and treacle with cane sugar

RESEARCH ABSTRACT PRESENTATIONS
Somasiri, H.P.P.S.; Premakumara, G.A.S.; Ranasinghe P. Mahanama, K.R.R.
Publication year: 2012

Somasiri, H.P.P.S.; Premakumara, G.A.S.; Ranasinghe P. Mahanama, K.R.R. [2012]. A simple test kit for the detection of adulteration of Caryoto urens L. (kithul palm) sap and treacle with cane sugar. Presented at the Young Scientist Forum, National Science and Technology Commission. January 21, Colombo.

Free amino acid profile of kithul palm Caryoto urens L. treacle and its potential application in authentication of treacle types

RESEARCH ABSTRACT PRESENTATIONS
Somasiri, H.P.P.S.; Premakumara, G.A.S.; Mahanama, K.R.R.
Publication year: 2011

Somasiri, H.P.P.S.; Premakumara, G.A.S.; Mahanama, K.R.R. [2011]. Free amino acid profile of kithul palm Caryoto urens L. treacle and its potential application in authentication of treacle types. Presented at the 12th Government Food analysts Conference. February 22 – 24, Brisbane Queensland, Australia.

Free amino acid profile of Caryoto urens L. (kithul palm) treacle as a marker for authenticity

RESEARCH ABSTRACT PRESENTATIONS
Somasiri, H.P.P.S.; Premakumara, G.A.S.; Mahanama, K.R.R.
Publication year: 2010

Somasiri, H.P.P.S.; Premakumara, G.A.S.; Mahanama, K.R.R. [2010]. Free amino acid profile of Caryoto urens L. (kithul palm) treacle as a marker for authenticity. Presented at the Annual Research Symposium 2010, University of Colombo, May 12 – 13, Colombo.

Use of organic aids and polyphenolic compound profiles of Caryoto urens (kithul), Cocos nucifra (coconut) and Saccharum officinarum (sugar cane) treacles for the authentication of the treacle type

RESEARCH ABSTRACT PRESENTATIONS
Somasiri, H.P.P.S.; Premakumara, G.A.S.; Mahanama, K.R.R.
Publication year: 2009

Somasiri, H.P.P.S.; Premakumara, G.A.S.; Mahanama, K.R.R. [2009]. Use of organic aids and polyphenolic compound profiles of Caryoto urens (kithul), Cocos nucifra (coconut) and Saccharum officinarum (sugar cane) treacles for the authentication of the treacle type. Presented at the 38th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Chemistry, Ceylon, June 18 – 19, Colombo.

Nutrition composition of Kithul palm Caryota urens sap, treacle and juggery

RESEARCH ABSTRACT PRESENTATIONS
Somasiri, H.P.P.S.; Premakumara, G.A.S.; Mahanama, K.R.R.
Publication year: 2009

Somasiri, H.P.P.S.; Premakumara, G.A.S.; Mahanama, K.R.R. [2009]. Nutrition composition of Kithul palm Caryota urens sap, treacle and juggery. Presented at Nutrition Society Sessions, January 24 – 25, Colombo.

Method validation and determination of Vitamin A and E in selected Sri Lankan consumable product items

RESEARCH ABSTRACT PRESENTATIONS
Perera, P.S.F.; Mahanama, K.R.R.
Publication year: 2009

Perera, P.S.F.; Mahanama, K.R.R. [2009]. Method validation and determination of Vitamin A and E in selected Sri Lankan consumable product items. Presented at Nutrition Society Sessions, January 24 – 25, Colombo.

Organic acids and free sugar compounds of kithul palm (Caryota Urens) sap

RESEARCH ABSTRACT PRESENTATIONS
Somasiri, H.P.P.S.; Premakumara, G.A.S.; Mahanama, K.R.R.
Publication year: 2008

Somasiri, H.P.P.S.; Premakumara, G.A.S.; Mahanama, K.R.R. [2008]. Organic acids and free sugar compounds of kithul palm (Caryota Urens) sap. Presented at the Asian Symposium on Medicinal Plants, Spices and other Natural Products XIII International Symposium, November 03 – 06, Hyderabad, India.

An investigation of the adulterants in powdered chili samples

RESEARCH ABSTRACT PRESENTATIONS
Perera, C.Y.P.; Mahanama, K.R.R.
Publication year: 2008

Perera, C.Y.P.; Mahanama, K.R.R. [2008]. An investigation of the adulterants in powdered chili samples. Presented at the Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo, October 24, Colombo.

Reduction of indoor exposures through the development of environmental friendly sample preparation methods

RESEARCH ABSTRACT PRESENTATIONS
Gunasekara, M.M.N.B.; Wijegunasekara, J.K.A.B.; Mahanama, K.R.R.
Publication year: 2007

Gunasekara, M.M.N.B.; Wijegunasekara, J.K.A.B.; Mahanama, K.R.R. [2007]. Reduction of indoor exposures through the development of environmental friendly sample preparation methods. Presented at the 3rd National Symposium on Air That We Breathe. Air Resource Management Center and Clean air Sri Lanka, September 28, Colombo.

Carbonyl and phenol emissions from indoor combustion sources

RESEARCH ABSTRACT PRESENTATIONS
Paramasivam, D.; Mahanama, K.R.R.
Publication year: 2007

Paramasivam, D.; Mahanama, K.R.R. [2007]. Carbonyl and phenol emissions from indoor combustion sources. Presented at the 3rd National Symposium on Air That We Breathe. Air Resource Management Center and Clean air Sri Lanka, September 28, Colombo.

Low birth weights of infants and exposure to smoke from biomass fuel during pregnancy

RESEARCH ABSTRACT PRESENTATIONS
Pathiratne, S. M.; Mahanama, K.R.R.
Publication year: 2006

Pathiratne, S. M.; Mahanama, K.R.R. [2006]. Low birth weights of infants and exposure to smoke from biomass fuel during pregnancy. Presented at the 2nd National Symposium on Air That We Breathe. Air Resource Management Center and Clean air Sri Lanka, March 17, Colombo.

Low birth weights of infants and exposure to smoke from biomass fuel during pregnancy

RESEARCH ABSTRACT PRESENTATIONS
Pathiratne, S. M.; Mahanama, K.R.R.
Publication year: 2006

Pathiratne, S. M.; Mahanama, K.R.R. [2006]. Low birth weights of infants and exposure to smoke from biomass fuel during pregnancy. Presented at the South Asia Regional Workshop on Indoor Air Pollution and Household Energy, February 27 – 28, Katmandu, Nepal.

Investigation of trace metals in air particulate matter collected from Colombo

RESEARCH ABSTRACT PRESENTATIONS
Liyanage, A.D.T.; Jayawardana, K.G.S.; Jayaratne, R.N.R.; Amaratunga, C.K. Mahanama, K.R.R.
Publication year: 2006

Liyanage, A.D.T.; Jayawardana, K.G.S.; Jayaratne, R.N.R.; Amaratunga, C.K. Mahanama, K.R.R. [2006]. Investigation of trace metals in air particulate matter collected from Colombo. Presented at the International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2006 on Managing Natural Resources Towards Sustainable Development.  December 22 – 23, Wadduwa.

Emission factors for selected PAHs and carbonyl compounds from locally available mosquito coils and joss sticks

RESEARCH ABSTRACT PRESENTATIONS
Kalutarage, L.C.; Mahanama, K.R.R.
Publication year: 2006

Kalutarage, L.C.; Mahanama, K.R.R. [2006]. Emission factors for selected PAHs and carbonyl compounds from locally available mosquito coils and joss sticks. Presented at the International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2006 on Managing Natural Resources Towards Sustainable Development. December 22 – 23, Wadduwa.

Addressing the challenges of exposure assessment for secondhand smoke

RESEARCH ABSTRACT PRESENTATIONS
Astora, K.; Apte, M.G; Singer, B.C.; Destaillats, H.; Fisk, W.J.; Sextro, R.G.; Daisey, J.M.; Gundel, L.A.; Mahanama, K.R.R.
Publication year: 2005

Astora, K.; Apte, M.G; Singer, B.C.; Destaillats, H.; Fisk, W.J.; Sextro, R.G.; Daisey, J.M.; Gundel, L.A.; Mahanama, K.R.R. [2005]. Addressing the challenges of exposure assessment for secondhand smoke. Presented at the 4th World Assembly on Tobacco Counters Health, December 05 – 09, New Delhi, India.