Ms. B.H.C. Sanjeewani Thilakarathna

Profile Overview

Ms. B. H. C. S. Thilakarathna is a Lecturer (Probationary) in the Department of Engineering Technology, Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna. She holds a BSc (First Class Honours) in Physics from the University of Ruhuna, an MSc in Physics from the University of Cincinnati (USA) and is currently an MPhil candidate specializing in Quantum Chemistry, Renewable Energy Catalysis, and Density Functional Theory (DFT) modeling. Her interdisciplinary research portfolio spans first-principles computational modeling of single-atom electrocatalysts for energy conversion, classical DFT free energy calculations in condensed matter physics, semi-automated industrial mechatronics, and environmental predictive data modeling. Certified in Higher Education Teaching Methodology, she possesses over a decade of higher education teaching experience.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

Education

  • BSc.(Special in Physics,First Class Honors), University of Ruhuna
  • MSc.(in Physics),University of Cincinnati,U.S.A.
  • Mphil(Reading) in Material Science & Engineering ,University of Ruhuna

Professional Experience

  • Temporary Demonstrator Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna (2007-2009)
  • Teaching Assistant University of Cincinnati, Ohio,USA 2011-2013
  • Temporary Lecturer Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna 2017-2019
  • Temporary Demonstrator Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna (2019-2021

Professional Qualifications

  • Certificate Course for Professional Development in Higher Education, Staff Development Centre, University of Ruhuna, Matara (Sri Lanka)Field of Specialization: Teaching Methodology in Higher Education

Publications

Conference Publications

  1. R. M. H. H. Rathnayake, G. K. R. Pathirana, M. A. S. R. Perera, M. G. S. Sonath, B. H. C. S. Thilakarathna, G. G. G. R. Gihara, & K. M. W. Rajawatta (2026). Design of an Automated Capping System for Mushroom Media Bag Production: An Auxiliary Automation Module for Substrate Bag Packaging. 1st International Conference, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
  2. S. C. A. Sooriyaarachchi, J. A. P. H. Jayaweera, K. M. B. Sandika, D. M. I. D. Gunathunga, B. H. C. S. Thilakarathna, K. K. D. C. S. Weerarathne, & Y. M. A. L. W. Yapa (2025). Development of an Air Quality Monitoring and Treatment System for Biomass Heat Generators. 22nd Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.
  3. A. M. M. C. Adhikari, L. N. W. Kumarathunga, B. L. M. Sandaruwan, H. M. H. P. Herath, B. H. C. S. Thilakarathna, J. W. A. Madushika, & K. M. W. Rajawatta (2024). Designing a Semi-Automated Mushroom Poly Bag Filling Machine. 21st Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.
  4. D. S. H. N. Mahendra, D. W. L. Isuranga, B. H. C. S. Thilakarathna, & L. Wickramasinghe (2024). Auto Guided Solar Powered Grass Cutter. 2nd International Research Symposium, Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine, Sri Lanka.
  5. W. C. D. Rajarathne, I. M. G. K. Wimaladarmasooriya, D. N. Irugalbandara, K. M. S. Ranathunga, K. K. D. C. S. Weerarathne, & B. H. C. S. Thilakarathna (2024). Development of a Semi-Automated Rubber Sheet Drying Machine for Ribbed Smoked Sheet Production. 2nd International Research Symposium, Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine, Sri Lanka.
  6. B. H. C. S. Thilakarathna, X. Song, & K. G. S. H. Gunawardana (2022). Free Energy Calculations of FCC Aluminum Using Classical Density Functional Theory and a Perturbative Approach. 19th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.
  7. A. Jayarathna, H. L. O. Hasangika, B. H. C. Sanjeewani Thilakarathna, & K. G. S. H. Gunawardana (2021). Casting Defects and Crack Propagation of Cast Aluminum under Applied Stress. 5th International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University.

Research Interests

  • Computational Chemistry & Condensed Matter Physics: Density Functional Theory (DFT), Single-Atom Catalysis (CO_2 Electroreduction), Thermodynamic Free Energy Calculations, Solid-State Alloys & Interfaces.
  • Applied Mechatronics & Agro-Industrial Automation: Smart Automation Systems, Thermal Systems Design, Biomass & Air Quality Systems.
  • Data Analytics: Time-Series Data Modeling.
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