Mr. K.K.D.C.S. Weerarathne

Profile Overview

Mr. K.K.D.C.S. Weerarathne is a Lecturer (Probationary) in the Department of Engineering Technology, Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna, and is currently on leave. He holds a First Class B.Tech. (Hons.) Degree in Science and Technology, specializing in Material Science and Technology, from Uva Wellassa University and a Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Peradeniya. His professional experience includes analytical chemistry, materials science, teaching and quality assurance, while his research interests encompass environmental analysis, nanomaterials, material characterization and material synthesis.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

Education

  • B.Tech. (Hons.) Degree (1st Class) in Science and Technology Specialized in Material Science and Technology – Faculty of Applied Sciences, Uva Wellassa University, Badulla, Sri Lanka.
  • Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry, Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

Professional Experience

  • Lecturer (Probationary) Department of Engineering Technology, Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna. 2022-Present
  • Analytical Chemist – Material Science Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Moratuwa 2021-2022
  • Temporary Demonstrator Department of Engineering Technology, Department of Science & Technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka 20220-2021
  • Intern Material Quality Assurance Laboratory, Kelani Cables PLC, Sri Lanka

Professional Qualifications

  • Certificate Course in Professional Development in Higher Education, Staff Development Center, University of Ruhuna

Awards and Fellowships

  • Dean’s list awardee for the academic years 2018/2019/2020 under Material Science & Technology specialization, Uva Wellassa University

Publications

Magazine Article

  1. Weerarathne, K.K.D.C.S. (2020). Prosthetic Heart Valves – ‘The beat goes on’. Polymetamics Volume 3, pp. 1-2. ISSN 2550 – 311

Conference Publication

  1. Weerarathne, K K D C S., Samaraweera, R L., Study of the use of natural pigments extracted from Nephelium lappaceumRambutan) peel and Melastoma malabathricum Maha Bovitiya) seeds as an alternative to synthetic acid base indicators, 4th International research conference, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka., 2020, p 407.
  2. Senarathna, H.P.D.S., Weerarathne, C. and Subasinghe, H.L., 2022. Development of a coconut coir dryer machine using the rotary drying method and biomass heating, 1st Ruhuna International Undergraduate Research Symposium 2022, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.,2022, p.12.
  3. Rathnayake, Y.G.R.M.A.G., Perera, I.D.D., Weerarathne, K.K.D.C.S., Senevirathna, M.A.S.R. and Cooray, J.T., 2022. Removal of Ca2 in Hard Water using Modified Cellulose Extracted from Corncob. In: PGIS Research Congress 2022, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.,2022, p.19.

Research Interests

  • Environmental Analysis
  • Nanomaterials
  • Material Characterization
  • Material synthesis
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