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The following students are eligible to follow either the Special Degree in Chemistry or the
Special Degree in Industrial Chemistry offered by the Department of Chemistry. A total of
25 students will be selected for the Special Degree in Chemistry and a total of 10 students
will be selected for the Special Degree in Industrial Chemistry. Students accepting a place
should email head.chemistry@sjp.ac.lk before 12 noon on Wednesday 15th April 2026.
Name list:
If vacancies are created within the above 35 slots, then the students listed below, will have
the opportunity to enter a special degree programme offered by the Department of
Chemistry.
Name list:
Prof Theshini Perera
Head/Chemistry
PS: Students could reach out for questions at any time.
The Department of Chemistry at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura proudly congratulates Prof. Imalka Munaweera on being honored with the Vice Chancellor’s Award for Best Researcher of the Year 2024/2025 at the Research Awards Ceremony held on 27 March 2026.
This prestigious recognition highlights Prof. Munaweera’s exceptional contributions to scientific research, innovation, and academic excellence in the field of chemistry. Her research has made a significant impact within the scientific community through high-quality publications, productive collaborations, and meaningful advancements in her specialized research areas.
Prof. Munaweera’s dedication goes beyond research achievements. As a committed academic and mentor, she has played a vital role in guiding students, supporting young researchers, and strengthening the research culture within the Department of Chemistry. Her leadership and enthusiasm continue to inspire both colleagues and students to pursue excellence in scientific inquiry.
The Vice Chancellor’s Award is one of the highest recognitions granted by the university to acknowledge outstanding research performance. Receiving this award reflects Prof. Munaweera’s commitment to advancing knowledge and contributing to both academia and society.
The Department of Chemistry proudly celebrates this remarkable achievement and expresses its sincere appreciation for Prof. Munaweera’s dedication, hard work, and continued contributions to the advancement of science. We look forward to her future accomplishments and her ongoing role in elevating the department’s research excellence.
The Department of Chemistry is proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of our students, Dinithi Senanayake and Viraj Pasindu, at the International Conference on Innovation and Emerging Technologies (ICIET) 2025. Their exceptional research presentations brought remarkable recognition to the department.
Dinithi Senanayake received the Best Presenter Award in the Science for Technology session for her work titled “Nanotechnology Driven Biodegradable Membranes for Wound Management: Electrospun PCL Nanohybrids with Trimetallic and Curcuminoids Synergy.”
Viraj Pasindu was awarded Best Presenter in the Materials Engineering and Process Technology session for his presentation on “Synergistic Charge Transfer in Electrospun GO-Ni-ZnO Membranes: A Visible Light Driven Platform for Optimized Photodegradation.”
In the overall competition for Outstanding Oral Presentations, both students further excelled, with
- Viraj Pasindu securing 2nd Place, and
- Dinithi Senanayake securing 3rd Place.
The Department congratulates both students for bringing honor to the University through their dedication, innovation, and academic excellence. We extend our warmest appreciation to the staff members whose continuous guidance and support contributed to this success.