The Department of Chemistry at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura proudly congratulates our recent graduates on securing M.Sc. and Ph.D. positions at prestigious universities worldwide with full scholarships. We wish you an exciting journey filled with new adventures, incredible opportunities, and lifelong memories. May you soar to new heights and achieve even greater success. Congratulations on your well-deserved achievements!
The Department of Chemistry is excited to announce the remarkable achievement of one of our Chemistry Special Degree undergraduate students at the 1st International Research Conference on Chemical and Process Engineering (ChemEICon 2024), held on June 27th, 2024, at the University of Moratuwa.
Ms. Harindi Shashinika Wirasagodaarachchi, under the mentorship of Dr. Isuri Weeraratne, was honored with the Best Extended Abstract Award for her abstract titled “Study of Aluminum Corrosion Inhibition Using Self-assembled Layers of Schiff Base Ligand” in the Process Technology and Innovation category.
Congratulations to Senior Professor Sudantha Liyanage from the Department of Chemistry on his appointment as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation. This prestigious role is a testament to his exceptional leadership and dedication to excellence. We are confident that under his guidance, the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation will continue to thrive and achieve new heights. We extend our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Professor Liyanage as he embarks on this exciting new journey.
Undergraduates from the Department of Chemistry at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura won the
SLAAS Inter-University Undergraduate Poster Competition under Theme 1 and the Best Green Chemistry
Poster Award.
In a proud achievement for the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, a team of talented undergraduates
from the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Applied Sciences achieved a remarkable feat by securing
1st place in the SLAAS Inter-University Undergraduate Poster Competition 2024 under the theme
“Chemical approaches for sustainable urban waste management” and the “Best Green Chemistry”
Poster Award 2024, which was awarded by the Sri Lanka Association of Advancement of Science: Section E2, in Collaboration with the SLAAS Environment Committee, held on the 01 st of June 2024.
The winning team comprised the following dedicated undergraduates:
With the expert guidance of Dr. Chandima Narangoda, the Lecturer-in-charge, and Dr. Asitha Cooray’s
immense assistance, the team skillfully tackled the complexities and broad nature of the theme,
ultimately gaining recognition for their exceptional performance. The team expressed gratitude for the
support from the Head of the Department of Chemistry, Prof. Champa Jayaweera, and the other
lecturers in the department.
