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Vol . 14 No. 2 May - August 2015
Farewell to the former Dean and the Welcoming of
the New DeanA party was organized by the
staff of CCS to bid farewell to
the outgoing Dean, Professor M D P De Costa & to welcome the new thDean Mr. M R M Haniffa on 13 August at Adamantane House.
Appointed as DeanMr. M R M Haniffa was appointed as
Dean/CCS in August 2015. He is on sabbatical
leave from the Open University of Sri Lanka.
He will be serving College of Chemical
Sciences for one year.
Mr. K R Dayananda elected as President,
Institute of Chemistry CeylonMr. K R Dayananda, C.Chem., M.Phil (Kelaniya)
became the very first CCS Graduate Chemist to be
inducted as the president of the Institute of stChemistry Ceylon with effect from 1 July 2015.
He retired in 2012 as a Senior Research Officer at
the Industrial Technology Institute. He is presently working as the
Senior Research Development Manager at Silver Mill Group. We
extend our heartiest congratulations.
Mr. M R M HaniffaMr. M R M Haniffa
Prof. M D P De CostaProf. M D P De Costa
Twelfth Convocation at Eagles Lakeside Banquet & Convocation Centre
The twelfth CCS convocation will be held on th27 January, 2016 (Wednesday) at the Eagles
Lakeside Banquet & Convocation Centre at
Kawdana Road, Attidiya. Professor Colvin
Gunaratne, Chancellor of the Open
University of Sri Lanka will be the Chief Guest
for this occasion and will deliver the rdconvocation address. The 33 batch of
thGraduate Chemists and the 44 batch of DLTC Diplomates will
receive their awards and certificates at this convocation. The award
ceremony will be followed by lunch.
Mr. K. R. DayanandaMr. K. R. Dayananda
Prof. Colvin GunaratneProf. Colvin Gunaratne
Inter-School Titration CompetitionThe College of Chemical Sciences organized the 'Inter School-
thTitration Competition' for the 4 consecutive year in order to
enhance the laboratory skills of A/L students. This was held on th th6 - 8 May, 2015 at Adamantane house. The Chief coordinator
for this event was Dr. R Kandiah.
The Inter-School Titration Competition for the Northern thProvince was held on 15 June, 2015 at the Department of
Chemistry, University of Jaffna. A 'Magic Show' to all students thwas conducted on 16 June. The audience was thrilled by the
magic tricks performed and the magicians received good
overall response. Dr. R Parthipan was the main coordinator of
the event.
Magic Show
Northern Province Inter-School Titration CompetitionNorthern Province Inter-School Titration Competition
A/L Chemistry Practical SeminarWorkshop on Chemistry Practicals for Advanced Level Teachers was held
th thon 12 and 13 May, 2015 at Adamantane House. Professor Priyani
Paranagama was the coordinator for this event.
Seminar on Cosmetic Chemistry “Beauty: Is it only skin deep”
rdThis seminar was held on 3 June, 2015 at Adamantane House. Dr.
Radhika Samarasekara, Senior Research Scientist, Industrial Technology
Institute was the key note speaker and Professors M D P de Costa, Priyani
Paranagama & Ravindra Fernando, Dr. Sathis Wijemanne and Ms.
Samodika Balasooriya were the guest speakers for this event. This was
coordinated by Dr. H M M Infas.
Training Seminars....Scientific Measurements and
CalculationsstThis seminar was held on 31 July 2015 at Adamantane House.
The Chief coordinator and the Key note speaker for the event
was Professor Srianthie Deraniyagala, Senior Professor, College
of Chemical Sciences.
Genetechnology This seminar was organized by the College of Chemical Sciences,
thon Friday, 7 August 2015 at Adamantane House. The Keynote
Speaker for this event was Dr. Dharshan De Silva, director of
Genetech Research Institute. Dr. R Kandiah and Dr. R Parthipan
were the coordinators for this event.
Popular Lectures.... 'Household (Indoor) Air Pollution
& Human HealththThis lecture was held on 16 May 2015 at Adamantane House. It
was conducted by Dr. U K Jayasundara.
'Nanotechnology' This lecture on 'Nanotechnology’ was delivered by Dr. R.
thKandiah on 11 July 2015 at Adamantine House.
Seminar on Computational Chemistry & ITthThis seminar was organized by the CCS on 11 of August at Adamantane
House. Guest lecture was delivered by Professor Samantha Weerasinghe
of the University of Colombo. Main coordinator for the event was Dr.
Chinthaka Ratnaweera. All proceeds were directed to the opening of the
new Computational Lab at CCS.
Resignation of Teaching Assistants to pursue post graduate studies
The following Teaching Assistants, our own Graduate Chemists resigned
to pursue their higher studies at the following Universities;
Ms. Niranga Wijesiri and Mr. Suren Perera, University of Cincinnati, USA
Ms. Tara Liyange, Baylor University, USA
Ms. Pramudi Abeydeera, University of Kentucky, USA
Ms. Nayantara Dharmaratne and Mr. Jinal Pothupitiya, University of
Rhode Island, USA
From MPhil to PhD...Our own Graduate Chemist Ms. Rukshika Hewawasam has been
upgraded from MPhil to PhD at the University of Peradeniya. The principal
supervisor is Dr. Sisira Weliwegama. Her research work is conducted at
the College of Chemical Sciences.
Practical Session
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Vesak Dansalath'Seeni Sambol Paan Dansala' held on 11 May, 2015 was
organized by the students of CCS. Many students gathered
together for this cause enthusiastically.
Annual Poson Bana and Bhakthi GeethastAnnual poson bana was held on 1 June, 2015 at Adamantane house.
Followed by Bhakthi geetha performed by the college students.
Carrom Bash 2015The Rotaract Club of CCS organized its annual Carrom Bash for
rd ndthe 3 consecutive year on the 22 of June 2015 at Adamantane
House. The Chief Guest for the event was Professor H D
Gunawardhana.
Gavels ClubThe Students Association of CCS organized its first Gavels Club
meeting under the guidance of Toastmaster Mr. Kamburawela
and his team and the Moratuwa Gavel Club members. It was stheld on 1 July 2015, at Adamantane House.
Rotaract Club Installation for the year 2015/2016
thRotaract club of CCS had their 4 installation
to appoint the new board for the year 2015/2016 with
leadership of Rtr. Udesha Bopitiya . The theme for the year was
announced as #beAmiracle, and the club will be mainly
focused on the community service avenue. The Guest of Honor
for the evening was the Hony. Rector of CCS, Professor S P
Deraniyagala who was greatly impressed about the CCS
Rotaract Club. The Chief Guest for the evening was the
president of the CCS sponsoring club, Rotary club of Colombo
Regency Rtn. PHF Shanka Perera.
thon 20 July 2015 Workshop on Personal Development & CV preparation
The Alumni of CCS organized this event as a part of the Career Guidance thUnit for the past and present students of CCS on 13 July 2015 at
Adamantane House. Guest Speakers for this event were Dr. Piyal
Ariyananda, Regional Research and Development Head – MIDAS SAFETY,
Mr. Graham Marshell, General Manager- Automotive Coatings, Akzo
Nobel Paints Lanka, Mr. Dilshard B N Perera, Chief Operating Officer, 4ever
Skin Naturals (Pvt) Ltd, Mr. Suhitha Karunanayake, Assistant Manager –
Human Resources Expolanka Holdings PLC.
Poson BanaPoson Bana
Bhakthi Geetha
Two Day Workshop on “Analytical Instrumentation”th thThis workshop will be held on the 17 and 18 of December (Thursday and Friday), 2015 at Adamantane House. This features presentations,
demonstrations and hands on experience in enhancing research and testing skills. The coordinators for this event are Dr. Sisira K. Weliwegama and Dr. Udaya K. Jayasundara.
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Ninth Annual Research Sessionsth thThe 9 Annual Research Session was held on 8 August, 2015 at the PPGL
Siriwardena Auditorium. Dr. G A S Premakumara, Former Director
General, Industrial Technology Institute (CISIR) was the Chief Guest. He
addressed the gathering on “Who is a Scientist?”
Academic Board 2015/16Chairman Prof. S P Deraniyagala
Vice Chairman Mr. M R M Haniffa
Secretary Dr. (Ms) Chandanie Udawatte
Asst. Secretary Mr. S C D Fernando
Ex-Officio Members: Mr. K R Dayananda (President), Mr. E G
Somapala (Chairman A & EP), Prof. M D P de Costa (Treasurer),
Dr. A A P Keerthi (Hony Joint Secretary)
Elected Members: Prof. H D Gunawardhana, Prof. (Ms)
Ramanee Wijesekara, Prof. (Ms) Siromi Samarasinghe, Dr. (Ms)
L S R Arambewela, Prof. (Ms) S A Deraniyagala, Mr. H S M Pieris,
Prof. (Ms) Priyani Paranagama, Prof. G M K B Gunaherath, Ms P
M Jayasinghe, Ms M N K de S Goonetilleke , Mrs. Nalini De Silva
Co-opted Members: Prof. (Ms) Sujatha Hewage, Dr. Piyal
Ariyananda, Prof. Sudantha Liyanage, Prof. K A S Pathirathna,
Prof. S Sotheeswaran, Dr. S Weliwegamage, Prof. (Ms) S
Wimalasena, Dr. (Ms) T Gobika, Prof. (Ms) Hema Pathirana, Dr.
M N Kaumal, Dr. Dinara S Gunasekera, Dr. R Parthipan, Mr. D B N
Perera, Dr. (Ms) R Kandiah, Dr. (Ms) V M Thadhani, Dr. Udaya
Jayasundara, Mr. P R K Fernando, Dr. W A D S R Gunatilake, Dr. C
N Ratnaweera, Dr. H M M Infas
Certificate Courses at CCS
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office, 341/22, Adamantane house, Welikada, Rajagiriya or can be downloaded at . Please contact 0 11 4015230,
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Ramazan Festival 2015th The Ramazan Festival of the CCS was held on 15 August 2015 at
Adamantane House. The Festival was a symbol of the inter-cultural
harmony within the Institution with the participation of a large number of
students. Lunch was provided after the event for all staff and students.
#b eTHEIRsmile# b e T H E I R s m i l e , a
c o m m u n i t y s e r v i c e
project, organized by
Rotaract Club of CCS was
successfully completed thon the 14 of August
2015 at the cancer
hospital. With the help of
the Hony. Rector, the academic staff of CCS and the students, the club did
an amazing job in putting a smile on the kids faces and lessening the burden
of medication of the patients.
Seminar Presentations Seminar Presentations C 3992/4992, which is a new course
that was introduced for Level 3 and 4 students, were held on th th26 May & 27 May, 2015.
Literature Survey The final year literature seminar presentations was held at the
stAdmantane House on 1 June, 2015.
Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent! Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb! Education will not; the World in full of educated derelicts! Persistence and Determination are omnipotent! - Calvin Coolidge
Workshop on NanotechnologythThis will be held on the 27 of November at Adamantane
House. The Key-note speaker is Professor K M Nalin de Silva,
Science team leader, SLINTEC. Dr. T. Gobika is the coordinator
for this event.
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News of MembersDr. Nimal Punyasiri, Grad.Chem. has been promoted from Head of
Research plant research center Nature's Beauty Creations Ltd (Natures'
Secret) to Director, Research and Development.
Annual Sessions 2015thThe 44 Annual Sessions of the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon
thwas inaugurated on 17 June at the Auditorium of Centre for
Banking Studies, Rajagiriya. The Chief Guest was Mr. Athauda
Jayawaradena, President, Organization for Professional
Associations of Sri Lanka. The Guest of Honour was Professor
Upali Samarajeewa, Past President, Institute of Chemistry thCeylon. The 44 AGM of the Institute was thereafter held at
Adamantane House.
The Theme Seminar on “The Role of Chemistry in Food Safety thand Food Security” was held on 18 June. The Chief Guest
Address on “Food Safety” was delivered by Mr. E G Somapala,
Former Government Analyst. Dr. W M W Weerakoon, Dr.
Sirimal Premakumara, Prof Upali Samarajeewa, Prof T R
Ariyaratne, Dr. M C N Jayasuriya, Dr. Sachie Panawala, Prof H D
Gunawardhana delivered Guest lectures at this event. thThe Annual Dinner was held on 18 June at Opulent River Face
Hotel, Kotte when Mr. K R Dayananda was inducted as
President for 2015/2016.
Council 2015/16President : Mr. K R Dayananda
President Elect : Mr. M R M Haniffa
Vice President : Dr. Poshitha Premaratne
Immediate Past President : Prof. H D Gunawardhana
Hony. Jt. Secretaries : Dr A A P Keerthi & Dr. R Senthilinithy
Hony. Treasurer : Prof. M D P De Costa
Hony. Asst. Treasurer : Mr. N M S Hettigedara
Hony. Editor : Dr. (Ms) Sujatha Hewage
Hony. Asst. Editor : Dr. (Ms) H I C de Silva
Secretary/International Relations : Prof. ( Ms ) R Wijesekera
Chairman/Academic Board : Prof. S P Deraniyagala
Secretary /Educational Affairs : Dr. (Ms) Chandani Udawatte
Chairman, A & EP Committee : Mr. E G Somapala
Secretary, A & EP Committee : Mrs. Deepika Senevirathne
Chairman, Board of Trustees : Prof. H D Gunawardhana
Elected Members: Prof. (Ms.) S Samarasinghe, Prof. S Liyanage, Prof. (Ms.) J
Liyanage, Prof. (Ms.) P A Paranagama, Prof. K R R Mahanama, Dr. (Ms.) Nandini
Ediriweera, Dr. (Ms.) L S R Arambewela, Ms. M N K de S Goonetilleke, Mr. R M G B
Rajanayaka, Ms. P M Jayasinha
Mr. Athauda Jayawaradena, Chief Guest
delivering his address
Mr. Athauda Jayawaradena, Chief Guest
delivering his address
Australian National Chemistry Quiz 2015thThe Australian National Chemistry Quiz 2015 was held on 25 July, 2015.
Nearly 10,000 students from 140 schools participated in this quiz in 34
Centers Island wide.
A jointly organized seminar by the OPA and the IChemC
The Organization of Professional Associations (OPA) of Sri Lanka jointly
with the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon organized a seminar on 'Cosmetic rdChemistry' on 3 August 2015 at the OPA Auditorium. Mr. K R Dayananda,
Prof. M D P de Costa and Dr. Sathis Wijemanne were the guest speakers for
this event. This was followed by the 'Hopper night'' for all participants.
Induction of the New President, Mr. K R Dayananda
Induction of the New President, Mr. K R Dayananda
A group of alumini, highly established in their careers, got together to
visit their old University Professor. The conversation soon turned into
complaints about stress in work and life. Offering his guests coffee, the
Professor went to the kitchen and returned with a large pot of coffee and
an assortment of cups - porcelain, plastic, glass, crystal, some plain-
looking, some expensive, and some exquisite - telling them to help
themselves to the coffee.
After all the students had a cup of coffee in hand, the Professor said:
'If you noticed, all the nice looking expensive cups were taken up, leaving
behind the plain and cheap ones. While it is but normal for you to want only
the best for yourselves, that is the source of your problems and stress.
'Be assured that the cup itself adds no quality to the coffee. In most
cases, it's just more expensive and in some cases even hides what we drink.
What all of you really wanted was coffee, not the cup, but you consciously
went for the best cups… and then began eyeing each other's cups.
"Now consider this: Life is the coffee and the jobs, money and
position in society are the cups. They are just tools to hold and contain life,
and the type of cup we have does not define nor change the quality of life
we live. Sometimes, by concentrating only on the cup, we fail to enjoy the
coffee."
Do we in our daily life choose the Coffee or the Cup? Think!
Have a Good Cup of Coffee! It is the Coffee that should matter and not the cup!
Mr. K R Dayananda
"SUCCESS is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm" - Winston Churchill
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GRADUATESHIP EXAMINATION IN CHEMISTRY 2015
LEVELS 3 & 4 - First SemesterSubject Prizes for Best PerformancesDharmarathne Wasala Prize for Computational Chemistry Ms. L A Wijesekara
N.M.S. Hettigedara Family Prize for Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Chemistry Ms. L A Wijesekara
Dr. Rohan Perera Prize for Chemical & Molecular Toxicology Ms. L A Wijesekara
W. R. O. Fernando Memorial Prize for Energetics & Kinetics Mr. D Manawadu
Mr & Mrs N.I.N.S. Nadarasa Prize for Advanced Topics in Organic Chemistry Mr. D Manawadu
CCS Prize for Electrochemical Technology Ms. A S N Kurian
Ms. Careen Manel Abeywardena Memorial Prize for Natural Products Ms. A S N Kurian
Dr. Lakshman Ponnamperuma Prize for Special Topics in Inorganic Chemistry Ms. U K M Bopitiya
Dharmachandra & Thamarasa Gunawardhana Prize for Selected Topics in Analytical Chemistry
Ms. A A S V Fernando & Ms. U K M Bopitiya
CCS Prize for Further Topics in Physical Chemistry Ms. H R Atapattu
Prize for Particle Physics Ms. M S N Ranasinghe
Prize for Quality Management Ms. Y M R De Silva
LEVEL 2 - First SemesterSubject Prizes for Best PerformancesProfessor J.N. Oleap Fernando Prize for Physical Chemistry Ms. M C Haputhanthri
Professor Samitha P. Deraniyagala Prize for Inorganic Chemistry Ms. K P Chandrakanthan
Professor Siromi Samarasinghe Prize for Organic Chemistry Ms. A M O H Amarasinghe
The year 2015 began with a hive of
activity, mainly focused on the graduation
ceremony / convocation of the College of
Chemical Sciences, the most eagerly looked forward to event in any thgiven year. It was held on 19 February at Eagle Lakeside, Attidiya;
the success of the event was a tribute to Emeritus Professor J N O
Fernando (JNOF) for his untiring efforts, meticulous care and
efficiency. It was well attended and indeed, a very happy occasion. ndHowever, a couple of weeks later (2 March 2015), we were shocked
to learn about the sudden demise of Prof JNOF. We were
dumbfounded and in a state of shock for quite some time. In the end,
the whole Institute Community rose to the occasion in giving a fitting
farewell to the man who stood tall at all occasions, fought tooth and
nail for the benefit of the Institute at all times.
The untimely death of Prof JNOF has created a void that no
single person can fill. His commitment and vision for the ICHEMC
was extraordinary which saw the Institute grow from infancy to what
it is today. Hence, I consider this year as one of the most, if not the
most, challenging period for the ICHEMC, as we are entrusted with
the task of taking forward the objectives of the Institute; the mantle
of leadership has fallen on the shoulders of the present Council
members under my leadership, a tough task indeed. thIn January 26 of 1941 Ceylon Chemical Society was established;
it was then transformed to Institute of Chemistry Ceylon in the year
1971 by an act of Parliament in 1972. Hence, the year 2016 would be
quite significant as we celebrate 75 years of our existence. I consider
it as a singular honour for me in more ways than one as I am the first
graduate chemist to hold the prestigious position of President, thICHEMC and that too, in its 75 Year. I am one the few who joined the
very first batch of students offering the Graduateship Course in
Chemistry in 1979. It is most unfortunate, therefore, that Prof JNOF
is not there to celebrate my Presidency as it was he who groomed
me to take on the role of President, ICHEMC.
Among the many goals set for this year, my first priority is to
carry forward the vision / ideas of late Prof JNO Fernando. He tried
his best to ensure that our own graduates are recognized locally
and internationally; certain issues in this regard are being
addressed at the moment.
Chemistry has contributed immensely towards the new
technological developments; chemical industries serve the global
population with new products and formulations with added
advantages in terms of affordable prices. However, the role played
by chemists who developed these products remain unknown to the
vast majority of end users. Majority pharmaceuticals that we use
today are chemical compounds developed by chemists involved in
the drug development industry. Hence, gaining recognition for the
chemist should be one of the primary but long term objectives of
ICHEMC and its Members. On behalf of the Institute of Chemistry,
may I appeal to all of you to give your fullest support in this regard.
Theme of the Council this year is “Ethics and responsibilities of
professional Chemists for the National Development” in line with
some of the statements mentioned above. As an institution
commemorating 75 years I trust that the above theme is a
reminder to encourage all our members to act with a sense of
purpose and vision, to build an image for the chemists in our
society and to play a role in the transformation of the present for a
better tomorrow.
K R Dayananda, Grad.Chem. (1984), F.I.Chem.C., C.Chem., M.Phill.President, Institute of Chemistry Ceylon
K R Dayananda, Grad.Chem. (1984), F.I.Chem.C., C.Chem., M.Phill.President, Institute of Chemistry Ceylon
Affiliate Membership
for Graduate Chemists
passing out in 2015A l l G ra d u ate s h i p s t u d e nt s
intending to graduate this year
should have obtained AFFILIATE
membership of the Institute by
now. Otherwise, they will not be
recogn ised at the Twel f th
Convocation in February 2016.
Those who have not yet done so
are requested to submit their
application forms immediately.
Membership fees can be deducted
from refundable deposit. Soon
after the Level 4 examination
results are released in December, it
will then be possible to upgrade
Affiliate Membership to Associate
Membership for successful
students.
Mr. K R DayanandaMr. K R Dayananda
Message from the PresidentMessage from the President