CURRICULUM VITAE

Professor K. A. S. PATHIRATNE

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CURRICULUM VITAE - Professor K. A. S. PATHIRATNE

1. Personal

Name : Katugampala Arachchige Saman Pathiratne

Sex : Male

Marital Status : Married

Permanent Address : 182/5, Sarath Chandra Dias Mawatha,

Makola Road, Kiribathgoda

.(Tel. +94112912649, +94714490312)

Present Employment : Professor in Chemistry

Official Address : College of Chemical Sciences,

Institute of Chemistry Ceylon,

341/22, Kotte Road, Welikada, Rajagiriya.

(E-mail: kaspathi1@gmail.com

2. Academic Qualifications

Degree Year Institution Field

1. B.Sc.(Special) 1976 University of Colombo Chemistry

(2nd Class Upper) Colombo, Sri Lanka

2. M.Sc. 1980 Dalhousie University Analytical

Halifax, N.S, Chemistry1

Canada

3. Ph.D. 1986 North Dakota State Analytical

University, Fargo N.D Chemistry2

U.S.A.

1. M.Sc. Thesis title : Wavelength Specific Photoelectric Detectors for Atomic Absorption

Spectrophotometers

2. Ph. D. Thesis title : A Theoretical Investigation of Isotopic Atomic Absorption

Spectrophotometry : Computer simulations

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3. Employment Record

Period Position Institute

March 1976-July 1976 Assistant

Lecturer(Temporary)

Department of Chemistry,

University of Colombo, Sri

Lanka

July 1976-Aug 1977

Assistant

Lecturer(Probationary)

Department of Chemistry,

University of Sri

Jayawardenepura, Nugegoda,

Sri Lanka

Aug 1977-Jan 1987 Assistant

Lecturer(Probationary)

Department of Chemistry,

University of Kelaniya,

Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

Jan 1987- Jan 1993 Senior Lecturer Gr.II Department of Chemistry,

University of Kelaniya,

Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

Jan. 1993 to Nov. 2009 Senior Lecturer Gr. I Department of Chemistry,

University of Kelaniya,

Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

Nov. 2009 to Jan. 2015 Department of Chemistry,

Professor in Chemistry

Department of Chemistry,

University of Kelaniya,

Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

Jan 2015 to date Professor in Chemistry College of Chemical Sciences,

Institute of Chemistry Ceylon,

341/22, Kotte Road,

Welikada, Rajagiriya.

Professional experience abroad during study leave and sabbatical leave periods

Aug.1978-Aug. 1980 Teaching Assistant Department of Chemistry,

Dalhousie University,

Halifax, N.S, Canada.

Jan 1981-July 1987 Teaching and Department of Chemistry,

Research Assistant North Dakota State University,

Fargo, ND,U.S.A.

Jan 1994-June 1994 Visiting Researcher Dept. of Environmental Science

Stirling University, UK.

July 1994- Aug 1994 Visiting Researcher Department of Chemistry,

University of Malaya,

Kualar Lumpur, Malaysia

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Aug. 1994-Sept. 1994 Visiting Researcher Department of Chemistry,

National University of Singapore,

Singapore.

Sep 2004 – Nov 2004 Visiting Researcher Department of Chemistry,

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, Ohio, USA

April 1, 2013 –April 30 2013 Visiting Researcher Microphysics Laboratory,

University of Illinois, Chicago,

USA

4. Fellowships and Other distinctions

Academic Exchange Fellowship (1993) offered by Association of Commonwealth

Universities, UK.

Long service certificate (2007) awarded by the University of Kelaniya for thirty years

continuous meritorious service to the University

Presidential Awards for research published in the years 2003, 2008 and 2010 in peer

reviewed international Journals.

5. Staff Development and Training Programmes/Workshops Participated and/or served as

a Resource person

Completed the training programme on “Microcomputer based application of statistical

programme packages for Environmentalists” - (4-22nd Dec., 1981), Calcutta, India

Completed the training programme on “Microcomputer and associated software on

statistical analysis”, (14 May to 1st June) 1990 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Completed the training programme on “Test and measuring instruments for engineers and

technicians” (4-19 Dec.) 1991, Arthur C. Clerk Center, Sri Lanka.

Completed the training programme on “IEEE.488 Computer interface and automation of

test equipment” (19-25 Feb. 1992), Arthur C. Clerk Center, Moratuwa , Sri Lanka.

Attended Staff Training workshops on “Student learning and study skills”, “Delivery

techniques and presentation skills”, “How to design workshops”, “Working with groups”,

and “Use of audio visual in presentations”, September 1993, University of Kelaniya

conducted by Dr. Andrew Wilson and Dr. Bromley Kniveton, Staff Development Unit,

University of Loughborough, U.K

Completed the Intensive training programme on “Environmental Impact Assessments”

(1-10th Sept.,1995), Center for Environmental Studies, University of Peradeniya, Sri

Lanka.

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Participated in training programme on “National Training Activities in Chemical Safety”

(21-26th July, 1997) Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Attended the Workshop on “Acid rain monitoring and atmospheric modeling” (20-23)

April 1998., Kandy, Sri Lanka.

Attended the National Awareness Raising workshop on “Persistent Organic Pollutants”

(POPs) (19-20) May 1998, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Completed the Regional Training Programme for UG/PG Teachers of

Colleges/Universities in Analytical Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras,

Chennai, 600 030, India, 22 Nov- 05 Dec. 1999

Participated in the training Workshop on “Monitoring and Analysis of Toxic Chemicals

and Biological Toxins in Food & Water”, (15 - 20) May, 2000, Industrial Toxicological

Research Center, Lucknow, India.

Attended the Workshop on “Acid rain monitoring & air quality monitoring and

management”“ (12-15) February, 2001, Peradeniya , Sri Lanka

Served as a Resource person in the workshop on “Modern Analytical Methods”

Conducted at Colombo Hilton on 3rd January 2003. Title of the Presentation “Analytical

Atomic Spectrometry: Atomic Absorption Spectrometry and Inductively coupled Plasma

Atomic Emission Spectrometry.” Conducted by Institute of Chemistry.

Served as a Resource person for the workshop on Laboratory management and handling

of hazardous chemicals, organized by the Sri Lanka Universities Technical Officers’

Union with the assistance of Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya. January 2004.

Coordinated the workshop on “Scientific data processing and evaluation: exploiting the

hidden powers of spreadsheets” conducted at the Faculty of Science, University of

Kelaniya from 13th -15th May 2005.

Served as a Resource person in the workshop on “Scientific data processing and

evaluation: exploiting the hidden powers of spreadsheets” conducted at the Faculty of

Science, University of Kelaniya from 13th -15th May 2005.

Served as a Resource person in the workshop on “Trends and advances in

Electrochemical Technology” conducted by Institute of Chemistry, on 9th March 2006 at

Hotel Trans Asia, Colombo. Title of the Presentation “Polarography and Voltammetry:

Basic Principles and Applications

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6.0 Contributions to Teaching Programmes

6.1 B.Sc. (General) Degree programme (Level 1, 2 & 3 course units)

Analytical Chemistry

Physical Chemistry

Environmental Chemistry

Industrial Chemistry

6.2 B.Sc. (Special) Degree programme (Level 4 course units)

Analytical Chemistry

Environmental Chemistry

Physical Chemistry (Selected topics viz. Electrochemistry, Spectroscopy, ,

Thermodynamics)

6.3 M. Sc. Degree programme in Environmental and Industrial Chemistry

Aquatic Chemistry

Soil Chemistry

Instrumentation

Environmental Chemistry Laboratory course unit

6.4 Diploma programme in Applied Chemistry

Applied Physical Chemistry

Applied Analytical Chemistry

7. Contributions to University, National Development and Other Services:

7.1. Contributions to the University /administrative positions

Head / Department of Chemistry, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya

01.08.1998 to 31. 07. 2001, 01. 08. 2001- 01.10.2002 and 16.09.2006 to 15.09.2009

Acting Head/Department of Chemistry, University of Kelaniya

16.08.2006 - 15.09.2006

Founder Coordinator of the M.Sc Degree Programme in Industrial and Environmental

Chemistry, Jan 1998 to Dec 2004

Activity Coordinator, Department of Chemistry, Asian development Bank funded

Science and Technology Personnel Development Project of Ministry of Science and

Technology, Sri Lanka, September1998 – October 2004

Member of the Senate, University of Kelaniya, August 1998 to September 2002 and

August 2006 to September 2009

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Member of the Library Committee, (A subcommittee of the Senate), University of

Kelaniya, 1998-2001

Member of the Computer Committee, University of Kelaniya (1998-2000)

Member, Computer User Committee, University of Kelaniya

Student Counselor, University of Kelaniya (September 1997-September 1998;

September 1998- September 1999)

Served as a Member of the Committee appointed for the Supervision and Management

of Hostels and Student Centers, University of Kelaniya, 2002.

Committee member, Senior Common Room, University of Kelaniya (2008)

Visiting Lecturer of the M.Sc. programme in Industrial and Environmental Chemistry,

University of Kelaniya, Since 2001/2002 academic year.

Visiting Lecturer of the Diploma programme in Applied Chemistry conducted by the

Department of Chemistry, University of Kelaniya.

Served as a member appointed by the UGC for the selection boards in relation to the

promotion of Technical Officers in the Departments of Chemistry in other Universities.

Served as a member of the selection board for recruitment of Technical officers to

Industrial Technology Institute, Colombo. (2009)

7.2 Contributions to other Universities/Higher Education Institutes and Other National

Services

Served as a Visiting Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, University of Colombo, 1987

to date (Electrochemistry, Electrochemical Technology, Surface Chemistry and Electro-

capillarity, Spectroscopic Instrumentation, Industrial Chemistry, Symmetry and Vibration

Spectroscopy)

Served as a Visiting Lecturer, College of Chemical Sciences, Institute of Chemistry,

Ceylon, 1987 to date

Served as a Visiting Lecturer, Affiliated University College, Kuliyapitiya 1994-1995

Served as a Council Member, Institute of Chemistry, Ceylon,1991- 1992 and June 2009

to date

Served as a Member of Academic Board, Institute of Chemistry,

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Served as the Co-Controller of the G. C. E (A. L) examinations in the subject of

Chemistry, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2008, 2009 and 2010.

Served as a Chief Examiner of the G. C. E (A. L) examinations in the subject of

Chemistry, 1988 – 2003, 2005, 2006 - 2015

Served as a Resource person for the workshop for preparation of question bank for G.

C. E. (A. L) Chemistry, Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka 2007,

Served as a Resource person in the training workshop for G.C.E (A.L) Chemistry

teachers of Galle, Matara and Hambanthota Districts organized by the Alumni

Association of the University of Kelaniya held at the Faculty of Science, University of

Kelaniya, 13-17 Dec 1999

Served as a Resource person in the training workshop for G.C.E (A.L) Chemistry

(Sinhala medium) teachers, held at the Faculty of Science organized by the Alumni

Association of the University of Kelaniya, 9th -11th July 2000

Served as a Resource person for G. C. E (A.L) Chemistry workshop on training of

trainers for in-service teacher training, National Institute of Education (2003, 2009)

Served as the Advisor for preparation of a resource book for Physical Chemistry by

National Institute of Education(2004), for G. C. E (A. L) Chemistry,

Served as a Resource person of the Chemistry Committee of the National Institute of

Education (2005) for the preparation of G.C. E (O.L ) and (A.L) new Syllabi

Served as Subject Specialist, for the preparation of Chemistry English-Sinhala Glossary,

Department of Official Languages, Rajagiriya. (2005-2006)

Committee Member of the Environmental Committee, Sri Lanka Association for the

Advancement of Science, 2007

Served as a Member of the review panel appointed by National Institute of Education

for, Curriculum reforms of the G.C.E (A/L) Chemistry (2008)

Served as a Resource person of the model question paper preparation panel for G. C. E

(A. L) Examination 2011 onwards, Subject-Chemistry (2009)

Chief resource person for the coordination, direction and production of an Education

Television programme on G. C. E (A/L) Chemistry which was presented on 30.05.2005

over “Swarna vahini” for the students sitting G.C. E (A/L) Examination in 2005.

Chief resource person for the coordination, direction and presentation of an Education

Television programme on G. C. E (A/L) Chemistry, “Thakshilawa” over Independent

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Television Network Ltd. Sri Lanka which has been shown repeatedly since 2006 for the

students sitting G.C. E (A/L) Examination.

Served as a referee for appraisal of research papers submitted to a number of peer

reviewed Scientific journals including the Journal of National Science Foundation of Sri

Lanka, Sri Lanka Journal of Aquatic Sciences, and Journal of Science, Eastern University

of Sri Lanka.

Senior Research Adviser/Consultant for Sugarcane Research Institute, Sri Lanka,

March 2012 to March 2013.

8. Membership in Professional Societies:

Member (Life), Section E-2 Sri Lanka Association of the Advancement of Science, Sri

Lanka.

Member (Life), Institute of Chemistry, Sri Lanka

Member, Society for Applied Spectroscopy (from 1981 to1986), U S A

9. Research Grants Received

Year Title of the research project Awarding Agency

1991 A study on pollution in Kelani River water University of Kelaniya

1997 Fractionation of Aluminium species in acidic

Well waters at Ranala, Kaduwela

University of Kelaniya

2001 Studies of Polycyclic aromatic Hydrocarbon

Pollution in Bolgoda Lake

National Science Foundation

2006 A mechanistic study of the electro-deposition

step of thin film solar cell fabrication and use of

the knowledge for fabrication of several

thin film solar cells with required characteristics

via electro-deposition

National Research Council

2008 Development of an electrodeposition

methodology for Fabrication of CdS and CdTe

thin film semiconductor materials (M.Phil)

Higher Education for 21st

Century (Ministry of Higher

Education)

2010 Development of a low cost electrodeposition

protocol for fabrication of thin film CdS and

CdTe semiconductors and laboratory scale

fabrication of CdS/CdTe thin film solar cell

(Ph.D.)

University Grants

Commission

2015 A study of absorption of toxic elements Cd, As,

Cr, Pb and Hg in selected rice varieties (Oryza

satiya L.) in relation to their status in two

different management systems. (M.phil.)

Institute of Chemistry Ceylon

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10. Supervision of Postgraduate Students’ Research

10.1 M.Phil /M.Sc. students, degrees completed

1. S. C. Piyankarage –M. Phil. (2002), University of Kelaniya

Thesis Title :Assessment of Drainage water quality from Kirindi Oya and the

Badagiriya Irrigation schemes and estimation of nitrogen and phosphorus loading to the

Bundala wetland.(Co-supervisor: Dr. A. P. Mallawatantri, Diector, US-EPA, 44 Galle

Road, Colombo 3).

2. B.S. Jayasinghe – M. Phil (2008), University of Sri Jayawardenapura

Thesis Title: Comparision of serum chromium and zinc levels of diabetic patients with

normal subjects and their dependence on chromium and zinc contents in the diets.(Co

supervised with Dr. M. I. F. P. Jayawardene, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of

Sri Jayawardenapura)

3. S.P.S.D. Senadeera- M.Sc. ( 2002), University of Kelaniya

M.Sc dissertation title: Bioaccumulation of lead, cadmium & chromium in black tiger

shrimp, Penaeus monodon cultured in the North West Province of Sri Lanka.( one year

research project, Co-supervisor, Prof. A. Pathiratne)

4. T.W. A.W..Wijesingha- M.Sc. (2003), University of Peradeniya

M.Sc dissertation title: Evaluation of water quality of Kelani River with Emphasis on

Chrome leather Tanning Industrial Effluents.(one year research project , Sole Supervisor)

5. P. Senarathne- M. Sc. (2004), University of Kelaniya

M.Sc dissertation title: Assessment of heavy metal pollution in Bolgoda Lake: Spatial

variations of selected heavy metal levels in water, sediments and two species of food fish,

Etroplus suratensis and Mystus gulio. (one year research project, Co-supervisor, Prof. A.

Pathiratne)

6. D. M. S. Duminda- M. Sc.(2004), University of Kelaniya

M.Sc dissertation title: Quantification of different phosphate fractions in soils treated

separately with triple super phosphate, Eppawela rock phosphate and imported rock

phosphate in the low country intermediate zone of Sri Lanka. (one year research project,

Co-supervisor, Dr. L. L. W. Somasiri, Former Deputy Director, Coconut Research

Institute, Lunuwila)

7. H. A. P. Indrajith – M. Sc. (2006), University of Kelaniya

M.Sc dissertation title: Assessment of metal pollution in Negombo lagoon, Sri Lanka :

Metal levels in water, sediments and two species of food fish, Etroplus

suratensis(Athukoraliya) and Ambassis commersoni (Katilla) (one year research project,

Co-supervisor, Prof. A. Pathiratne).

8. Ms. T. C. Pathirage- M. Sc. (2008), University of Kelaniya

M.Sc dissertation title: A study of effects of uptake capillary dimensions on flame atomic

absorption spectrometry. ( one year research project, Sole Supervisor).

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9. N. I. K. Fernando- M. Sc. (2008), University of Kelaniya

M.Sc dissertation title: An electrochemical process for removal of trace heavy metals

from plating effluents (one year research project, Co-supervisor Prof. S. P. Deraniyagala,

University of Sri Jayawardenapura)

10. L.W.H.U.Chandrasekara- M. Phil ( Completed in 2008 )

Thesis title: Evaluation of biomarkers in food fish, tilapia as potential tools in biological

monitoring of aquatic pollution in Sri Lanka (Co-supervisor, Prof. A. Pathiratne)

11. O.C.P De Silva – M. Phil (Research work completed), University of Kelaniya

Thesis title: Studies of Polycyclic aromatic Hydrocarban Pollution in Bolgoda Lake, Sri

Lanka (Supervisor)

12. C. K. Hemachandra – M. Phil (completed in 2010) University of Kelaniya

Thesis Title: Assessment of pollution impacts in two selected water bodies in Sri Lanka

using multiple biomarker responses in feral fish, Nile tilapia (Co-Supervisor, Prof. A.

Pathiratne)

13. K. P. Kumarasinghe – M. Phil (completed in 2015) University of Kelaniya

Thesis Title: Use of electrodeposition technique for growing of n –type and p type CdS,

CdTe and CdS/CdTe thin film semiconduor materials used in solar cells

14. A. M. B Chandima_M. Phil (ongoing), University of Kelaniya

Thesis title: An Investigation on the Electro-Deposition procedure used in Fabrication

of Thin Film Semiconductor Based Solar Cells (Supervisor)

15. K. M. W. S. B. Kangara . M. Phil (ongoing), University of Kelaniya

Thesis title: Water Chemistry of Inflows discharged into Kandy Lake (Co-supervisor,

Prof. E. I. L. Silva).

16. N. M. C. M. Navarathna. M. Phil (ongoing), University of Kelaniya

Thesis title: A study of absorption of toxic elements Cd, As, Cr, Pb and Hg in selected

rice varieties (Oryza satiya L.) in relation to their status in two different management

system (Supervisor)

17. D. N. Wijeratne. M. Phil (ongoing), University of Kelaniya

Thesis title: Multi-element Finger Printing and quantification of the pollution status of the

Bologoda Lake. (Co-Supervisor)

18. S. Perera. M. Phil (ongoing), University of Kelaniya

Thesis title: Assessment of pollution impacts of Kelani Rver Water using integrated

multibiomarker responses of field captured and laboratory exposed fish species. (Co-Supervisor)

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19. M. Sarathchandra. M. Phil (ongoing), University of Kelaniya.

Thesis title: Development of an electrochemical method for fabrication of ZnCdS

semiconductor material used in photovoltaic industry. (Co-Supervisor)

20. H. Y. R. Attapattu. Ph.D. (ongoing), University of Kelaniya.

Thesis title : Development of a low coast electrodeposition protocol for growth of CdS , CdTe nd

CdSCdTe semiconductor material and fabrication of low cost laboratory scale thin film

CdS/CdTe solar cell. (Co-Supervisor)

11. List of Publications and Presentations

11.1 Peer reviewed research papers

1. Pathiratne, K. A. S., and R. J. Lovette (1987). Isotope and atomic absorption

spectrometry: Computer simulations, part I: Evaluation of the Simulation Model Using

the Flame Atomic absorption Determination of Lithium Isotope Abundance. Applied

Spectroscopy, Vol. 41(2):208 - 218

2. Deraniyagala, S.P, Chintaka S. D. M. and Pathiratne K. A. S. (2000). Free fluoride

content in tea liquor and identification of efficient low cost defluoridating materials

Vidyodaya Journal of Science, Vol. 9, 69-78.

3. Jayaweera, P.M., Pathiratne K. A. S. & Godakumbura P.I. (2003), Photo-catalytic

Oxidation of As (III) to As (V) in aqueous medium: A low cost pr-eoxidative treatment

for total removal of arsenic from drinking water Research Communications, Current

Science, Vol.84, No.4, 25.:541-543

4. Weerasooriya R., H. J. Tobschall, H.K.D.K. Wijesekara, E.K.A.I.U.K. Arachchige,

K.A.S Pathiratne (2003) On the mechanistic modeling of As(111) Adsorption on

Gibbsite, Chemosphere, Vol 51, 1001-1013.

5. Senadheera S.P.S.D. and Pathiratne K.A.S. (2003), Bioaccumulation potential of three

toxic heavy metals in shrimp, Penaeus monodon from different fractions of the culture

environment, Sri Lanka Journal of Aquatic Sciences, Vol 8, 27-39

6. Jayasingha B.S., Jayawardene M.I.F.P., Pathiratne K.A.S. (2003). Quantification of

total chromium and hexavalent chromium in water by Electrothermal Atomic Absorption

Spectrometry. Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Environmental Science

and Technology, Lemnos Island, Greece, p. 325-331

7. Piyankarage S C, Mallawatantri A P, Matsuno Y and Pathiratne K A S. (2004.) Human

impacts and the status of water quality in the Bundala RAMSAR wetland lagoon system

in southern Sri Lanka. Wetlands Ecology and Management. Vol 12, 473-482.

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8. Senadeera, S.P.S.D, and K.A.S. Pathiratne, (2005) Assessment of toxic heavy metals in

black tiger shrimp, Peneaus monodon cultured in the northwestern province of Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka Journal of Aquatic Sciences, Vol 10, 45-54.

9. Jayasingha B.S., M.I.F.P Jayawardene., K.A.S Pathiratne. (2005). Comparison of

chromium levels of water spinach samples with those of field water samples. Proceedings

of the 9th International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology, Rhodes

Island, Greece, p. 363-368.

10. Duminda D. M. S., L. L. Somasiri and K. A. S. Pathiratne (2006). Application of three

phosphate fertilizers on long term availability of different phosphorus fractions in

Andigama soil series. Journal of the Soil Science Society of Sri Lanka, Vol 18, 41-48.

11. Senarathne P., K. A. S. Pathiratne, and A. Pathiratne (2006) Heavy metal levels in food

fish, Etroplus suratensis inhabiting Bolgoda Lake Sri Lanka, Vidyodaya Journal of

Science, 13 :115-126

12. Pathiratne, K.A.S., De Silva, O.C.P, Hehemann, D., Atkinson,R.W. (2007) Occurrence

and distribution of polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Bolgoda and Beira

Lakes, Sri Lanka, Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 79(2), 135-

140. (DOI 10.1007/s00128-007-9092-z)

13. Senarathne P. and K. A. S. Pathiratne (2007) Accumulation of Heavy Metals in a food

fish, Mystus gulio inhabiting Bolgoda Lake Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Aquatic

Science. 12: 61-75

14. Indrajith H. A. P., K. A. S. Pathiratne and A. Pathiratne (2008) Heavy metal levels in

two food fish species from Negombo estuary, Sri Lanka: Relationships with the body

size. Sri Lanka Journal of Aquatic Sciences 13: 63-81

15. Chandrasekera L. W.H.U, A. Pathiratne and K. A. S. Pathiratne (2008) Effects of

waterborne cadmium on biomarker enzymes and metalothioneins in Nile tilapia,

Oreochromis niloticus. Journal of National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka 36(4):315-

322.

16. Pathiratne, K. A. S., S.S. Skandaraja and E.M.C.M Jayasena(2008) Linear sweep

Voltammetric Determination of free chlorine in waters using graphite working electrodes,

Journal of National Science Foundation Sri Lanka, 36(1), 25-31.

17. Pathiratne A, L. W. H.U Chandrasekera, and K. A. S. Pathiratne (2009) Use of

biomarkers in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) to assess the impacts of pollution in

Bolgoda Lake, an urban water body in Sri Lanka. Environmental Monitoring and

Assessment. 156:361-375.

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18. Pathiratne K. A. S., S. S. Skandharaja and M. A. Y. L. Nadeesha (2009) Determination

of Trace concentrations of several heavy metals in some locally available ayrvedic

preparations. Journal of Ayrveda and Traditional Medicines (Accepted for publication)

19. Duminda D. M. S. , L. L. W. Somasiri, K. A. S. Pathiratne (2009) Application of three

phosphate fertilizers on short term availability and changes of different phosphorus

fractions in Andigama soil series. Journal of Soil Science Society of Sri Lanka.

(Accepted for publication).

20. Pathiratne A, K. A. S. Pathiratne and P. K. C. De Seram (2010). Assessment of

biological effects of pollutants in a hyper eutrophic tropical water body, Lake Beira, Sri

Lanka using multiple biomarker responses of resident fish, Nile tilapia (Oreochromis

niloticus). Ecotoxicology,19, 1019-1026.

21. Pathiratne A., C. K. Hemachandra and K. A. S. Pathiratne (2010) Assessment of bile

fluorescence in a tropical fish, Nile tilapia exposed to naphthalene, phenanthrene, pyrene

and chrysene using fixed wavelength fluorescence(FF) and Synchronous fluorescence

Spectrmetry (SFS). Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 84:5 554-

558.

11.3 Chapters in Books, Scholarly work

22. Pathiratne, K. A. S (2000) Heavy Metal levels in inland water bodies of Sri Lanka – A

country’s status report. Training workshop on Monitoring and analysis of toxic chemicals

and biological toxins in food and water, Industrial Toxicology Research Center,

Lucknow, India.

23. Priyankarage ,S.C., Mallawatanntri, Y. Matsuno, and Pathiratne, K. A. S. (2003)

Nitrogen and phosphorus fluxes to Embilikala and Malala lagoons in southern Sri Lanka.

pp. 9-20. In Janaka Ratnasiri (ed.). Assessment of Material Fluxes to the Coastal Zone in

South Asia and their Impacts. Proceedings of the APN/START/LOICZ South Asia

Regional Workshop, Negombo, Sri Lanka. 09-11 December 2002. The Sri Lanka

National Committee of IGBP, Colombo, Sri Lanka

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11.4 Monographs and Text Books

1. Pathiratne K. A. S. (2007) Atomic Absorption Spectrometry. Monograph No: 27,

College of Chemical Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Ceylon. ISBN No. 978-955-

9244-34-9.

2. Pathiratne K. A. S. (2009) Fundamentals of Electro-Analytical Chemistry

ISBN 078-955-52163-0-2.

3 Pathiratne, K. A. S. ( 2009) SI Units and Significant Figures for Chemists,

ISBN -978-055-52163-1-9.

11.5 Presentations at Conferences, Meetings of Professional Associations, Workshops,

Seminars and published abstracts.

1. Pathiratne, K.A.S. & Lovette, R.J. (1983), Errors in Atomic Absorption spectrometry

related to isotropic variation. 10th FACCS Meeting, USA Sept. 20-23.

2. Pathiratne, K.A.S, Ruwanthika P.A.S. & Padmasiri D.D.N. (1996) Aluminum

concentration in acidic well waters, Ranala, Kaduwela, Proceedings of 52nd Annual

Sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science p. 202, (Abstract).

3. Pathiratne, K.A.S., and Premaratne W. A. P. J. (1998) Speciation of Aluminum in acidic

well waters using differential pulse adsorptive stripping voltammetry, Proceedings of

Fifty Fourth Annual Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, p.

284 (Abstract E2-12).

4. Pathiratne, K.A.S., & Priyadharshini K. R. R. (1998) Fractionation of Aluminum in

acidic well waters at Ranala, Kaduwela, Proceedings of the 54th Annual sessions Sri

Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, p. 333, (Abstract E2-71).

5. Matsuno, Y., Piyankarage S.C., K. A. S. Pathiratne and Mallawatantri A. P. (2000),

Estimation of phosphorous and nutrient loads and drainage water volume to Bundala

wetland system from Lunugamvehera Right Bank and Bandagiriya agricultural systems,

Proceedings of the 56th Annual sessions, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of

Science p. 176 (Abstract D-246).

6. Aluthge, A. A. P., K. A. S Pathiratne. & Mallawatantri A. P. (2000) Development of a

laboratory method to study aluminum releases from soil matrix to water under acidic

conditions using field soils near Ranala, Kaduwela. Proceedings of the 56th Annual

sessions Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, p. 264, .(Abstract E2 -

244)

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7. Piyankarage,S.C., Matsuno, Y., Mallawatantri A. P. and K. A. S. Pathiratne (2000),

Estimation of agricultural drainage and phosphorous loading to Embilikala and Malala

lagoons in the Bundala wettland systems. Proceedings of the Annual Research

symposium, Faculty of Graduate Studies University of Kelaniya, p. 6 (Abstract),

.

8. Deraniyagala, S.P., Indrani, N & Pathiratne K. A. S. (2001) Kinetic spetrophotometric

method for determination of trace levels of iodide, Chemistry in Sri Lanka, Vol. 18,

No.2, 32-33

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9. Deraniyagala, S.P., Chintaka S.D.M., & Pathiratne, K.A.S. (2001) Distribution of

fluoride in fresh water fish, Chemistry in Sri Lanka, Vol 18 , No.2,: 36-38

10. Pathiratne, K.A.S., Weerasooriya S.V.R & De Silva M.H.C.R., (2001) Quantitative

assessment of fluoride adsorption on kaolinite mineral-water interface for the

development of a defluoridating methodology for ground waters, Proceeding of the 57th

Annual Sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Part 1-

Abstracts , p. 239 (Abstract E2 – 237),

11. Pathiratne K.A.S, Weerasooriya, S.V.R. and E.K.A.I.U.K Arachchige (2001),

Quantitative assessment of arsenic adsorption on mineral- water interface, Proceedings of

the 57th Annual Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science,

Part 1-Abstracts, p. 258(Abstract E2 – 256),

12. Pathiratne, K.A.S., (2001) “Soil- Aluminum” soluble in acidic waters, Proceedings of

the Workshop on Acid Rain Monitoring and Air Quality Monitoring and Management

(12-15 Feb.), Peradeniya, organized by the Postgraduate Institute of Science, University

of Peradeniya, p 13. (Abstract)

13. Piyankarage S C, Matsuno Y, Pathiratne K. A. S and Mallawatantri A P. (2001).

Nitrogen and phosphate nutrient levels of Bundala, Embilikala and Malala lagoons of the

Bundala wetlands. Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium 2001, Faculty of

Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. pp. 28-29.(Abstract)

14. Deraniyagala, S.P., Indrani, N & Pathiratne K. A. S. (2001) Kinetic spetrophotometric

method for determination of trace levels of iodide, Chemistry in Sri Lanka, Vol. 18,

No.2, 32-33

.

15. De Silva M.H.C.R, K.A.S Pathiratne & S.V.R., Weerasuriya (2002) Quantitative

Assessment of Surface Parameters and Environmental Conditions for Adsorption of

Fluoride on Kaolinite Mineral, Chemistry in Sri Lanka, Vol 19: No: 2, 11

16. Jayawardene M.I.F.P, Pathiratne K.A.S., Kumari S.R.T., Jayaratne S.D.,(2002) Is there

a correlation of serum zinc level with fasting blood sugar value in diabetics and normal

subjects. Proceedings of the 58th Annual sessions of Sri Lanka Association for

Advancement of Science, Part I -Abstracts, p. 18 (Abstract 002A)

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17. Jayawardene M.I.F.P, Pathiratne K.A.S., Kumari S.R.T., Jayaratne S.D.,(2002).

Determination of zinc levels in milk using Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometry.

Proceedings of the Fourth Research Sessions, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University

of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka p. 41 (Abstract)

18. Senadeera S.P.S.D., and K.A.S Pathiratne., (2002) Assessment of the levels of three

selected heavy metals in black tiger shrimp, Penaeus monodon cultured in the north

western province of Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the Eighth Annual Scientific Sessions, Sri

Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources p.5 (Abstract).

19. Senadeera S.P.S.D. & Pathiratne K.A.S. (2002) Bioaccumulation of lead, chromium and

cadmium in cultured shrimp, Penaeus monodon, Proceedings of the 58th Annual sessions,

Sri Lanka Association for Advancement of Science, Part 1-Abstracts, p. 152. (Abstract

462 D)

20. Jayasinghe B.S.,. Jayawardene M.I.F.P., & Pathirathne K.A.S.,(2002) Quantification of

total chromium and hexavalent chromium in water by electro-thermal atomic absorption

spectrometry, Eighth Annual Forestry and Environment Symposium 2002, 12th – 13th

December, Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka. p 49 (Abstract)

21. Senadheera S.P.S.D & Pathiratne, K.A.S. (2002), Incidence of toxic trace elements in

the cultured shrimp, Penaeus monodon: Is there a risk for human consumption?

Proceedings of the First Scientific Sessions on Post Harvest Technology, National

Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency, Oct ,05, p.5 (Abstract)

22. Skandaraja,S.S. & Pathiratne, K.A.S.(2003) Concentration of several heavy metals in

some locally produced ayurvedic arishta, Proceedings of the 59th Annual Session of Sri

Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science,Part 1-Abstracts. p. ,227 (Abstract

624-E2)

23. Jayasinghe B.S., Jayawardene M.I.F.P., Pathiratne K.A.S., (2003). Effect of Mg(NO3)2,

Pd(NO3)2 and HNO3 as chemical modifiers for determination of Chromium by ETAAS.

Proceedings of the Fourth Research Sessions, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of

Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, p. 44. (Abstract)

24. Piyankarage S C, Mallawatantri A P, Matsuno Y and Pathiratne K A S. (2003). Water

quality of the three lagoons of the Bundala wetlands and its controlling factors. Abstract

presented at the International Conference on Conservation of Wetlands:Conflicts or

compromise. January 2003, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

25. Pathiratne, K.A.S. and De. Silva, O.C.P (2003). Occurrence of polyaromatic

hydrocarbons in Bolgoda Lake. Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium 2003,

Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya. p. 80 (Abstract)

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26. Pathiratne, K.A.S. (2004). Postgraduate degree programme in Industrial and

Environmental Chemistry at Department of Chemistry, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya.

Silver Jubilee Conference on Chemical Education for National Development, Institute of

Chemistry, Ceylon. p. 30 (Abstract).

27. Pathiratne, K.A.S. and De. Silva, O.C.P (2004). Assessment of levels of polycyclic

aromatic hydrocarbons in Bolgoda Lake sediments. Proceedings of the Annual Research

Symposium 2004, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya. p. 72 (Abstract)

28. Pathiratne, K.A.S. and De. Silva, O.C.P (2005) Influence of rain fall on the levels of

colloid and sediment bound polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in Bolgoda Lake, Sri

Lanka. Proceedings of the Eleventh Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka

Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, p. 12 (Abstract)

29. Chandrasekara, L.W.H.U, Pathiratne, A and Pathiratne K. A. S. (2005), Induction of

Pollutant responsive biomarkers, ethoxyresorufin-O-deethylase, glutathione S–transferase

and biliary fluorescent aromatic compounds in tilapia inhibiting Bolgoda North Lake, Sri

Lanka. Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium 2005, Faculty of Graduate

Studies, University of Kelaniya. p 58.(Abstract)

30. Dumunda, D. M. S., Pathiratne, K.A.S. and Somasiri L. L. W. (2005), Effect of

application of three phosphate fertilizer sources on long term availability of different

phosphorous fractions in lateritic soils in the intermediate zone of Sri Lanka. Proceedings

of the Annual Research Symposium 2005, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of

Kelaniya. p 59.(Abstract)

31. Dumunda, D. M. S., Pathiratne, K.A.S. and Somasiri L. L. W. (2005), Effect of

application of three phosphate fertilizer sources on the short term availability of different

phosphorous fractions in lateritic soils in the intermediate zone of Sri Lanka..

Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium 2005 , Faculty of Graduate Studies,

University of Kelaniya. p 60. (Abstract)

32. Pathiratne, K. A. S and De Silva O.C.P (2005), A kinetic study on slow natural

degradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in Bolgoda lake waters and a technique

for rapid destruction of them in the aquatic environment. Proceedings of the Annual

Research Symposium 2005, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya. p

61.(Abstract)

33. Senarathne P., K.A.S. Pathiratne and A. Pathiratne (2006) Spatial variations of selected

heavy metals in water and sediments in Bolgoda Lake, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 12th

Annual sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, p. 32

(Abstract)

34. Senarathne P., K.A.S. Pathiratne and A. Pathiratne (2006) Heavy metal levels in two

species of food fish, Etroplus suratensis and Mystus gulio from Bolgoda Lake, Sri Lanka.

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Proceedings of the 12th Annual sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and

Aquatic Resources, p. 31 (Abstract)

35. Indrajith P, K. A. S. Pathiratne and A. Pathiratne (2006) Heavy metal levels in two

species of food fish, Etroplus suraternsis (Koraliya) and Ambassis commersoni (Katilla)

inhabiting Negombo Lagoon, Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the 62nd Annual Sessions of the

Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science. Part 1-Abstracts, p.

84 (Abstract)

36. Pathiratne, K.A.S., Fernando, N.I.K., Deraniyagala, S.P. (2007). An inexpensive

electrochemical technique for removal of toxic heavy metals in electroplating effluents,

Chemtech 2007, An International Conference on Chemistry, Technology and innovation

for Greater Safety and Economic Growth, Institute of Chemistry, Ceylon. Proceedings,

Part II, Abstracts. P.4

37. Pathiratne, K.A.S., Nadeesha,M.A.Y.L.,(2007) Stabilities of the two aluminium alloys

A6063 &A6082 against corrosion in several fresh and salt water environments. Chemtech

2007, An International Conference on Chemistry, Technology and innovation for Geater

Safety and Economic Growth, Institute of Chemistry, Ceylon. Proceedings, Part II,

Abstracts. P. 5

38. Pathiratne, K.A.S., Pathirage,T.C., and N. D. Silva (2007). An investigation on the

effects of uptake capillary dimensions on the rates of liquid uptake by pneumatic

nebulizers used in flame atomic spectrometers. Chemtech 2007, An International

Conference on Chemistry, Technology and innovation for Greater Safety and Economic

Growth, Institute of Chemistry, Ceylon. Proceedings, Part II, Abstracts, p.6

39. Duminda D. M. S., K. A. S. Pathiratne and L. L. W. Somasiri (2007) The effects of

application of three different phosphate fertilizer sources on the short term availability of

some phosphate fractions in the lateritic soils of intermediate zone of Sri Lanka. 1st

Annual Symposium, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri

Lanka. p.58 (Abstract)

40. Duminda D. M. S., L. L. W. Somasiri and K. A. S. Pathiratne (2007) Long term

availability of different phosphorus fractions in lateritic soils in the intermediate zone of

Sri Lanka due to application of three different phosphate fertilizers. 1st Annual

Symposium, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

p.85 (Abstract)

41. Pathiratne, A, C. K. Hemachandra and K. A. S. Pathiratne (2007) Biliary fluorescence

aromatic compounds in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) as biomarkers of exposure to

polycyclic hydrocarbons. Proceedings of the thirteenth Sessions of the Sri Lanka

Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, p 10 (Abstract)

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42. Hemachandra, C. K., A. Pathiratne and K. A. S. Pathiratne (2007) Evaluation of the

potential of selected polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in inducing xenobiotic

biotransformation enzymes in Nile tilapia. Proceedings of the Annual Research

symposium 2007, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. p..

113. (Abstract)

43. Hemachandra C. K., A. Pathiratne and K. A. S. Pathiratne (2008) Monitoring

contaminations of aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) agonists in two selected water bodies

in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the fourteenth Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for

Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, 09th June 2008, p 1 (Abstract)

44. Hemachandra C. K., A. Pathiratne and K. A. S. Pathiratne (2008) Responses of

pollution biomarkers in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) following chrysene

exposure. Proceedings of the 28th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka.

p50.(Abstract)

45. Duminda D. M. S., L. L. W. Somasiri and K. A. S. Pathiratne (2008). Effects of

phosphate fertilizer sources on the availability of some phosphate fractions in the lateritic

soils of intermediate zone of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the National Symposium 2008,

Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna. Sri Lanka. p.94. (Abstract)

46. Hemachandra, C. K., A. Pathiratne and K. A. S. Pathiratne (2008) Monitoring anti-

cholinesterase contamination in Bathalagoda reservoir, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the

Annual Research symposium 2008, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya,

Sri Lanka. p. 117. (Abstract)

47. Priyankarage S. C., A. P. Mallawatantri, Y. Matsuno, K. A. S. Pathiratne (2008) An

assessment of agricultural drainage influence on a Ramsar Wetland in Sri Lanka: A

nutrient perspective. The 5th International Symposium on Persistent Toxic Substances,

Beijing, China. p.85 (Abstract)

48. Hemachandra, C. K., A. Pathiratne and K. A. S. Pathiratne (2009) Use of biliary

fluorescence metabolites in Nile tilapia as a biomarker for monitoring of polycyclic

aromatic hydrocarbon contaminations in two selected water bodies in Sri Lanka.

Accepted for presentation in the 65th Annual Sessions of Sri Lanka Association for

advancement of Science.

49 Chandima, A M B, K A S Pathiratne, I M Dharmadasa, R P Wijesundera , D S M De

Silva.(2009),Investigation of growth parameters of CuInTe2 thin films by

electrodeposition technique. 10th Annual Research Symposium of the University of

Kelaniya

50 Chandima,A. M. B., K A S Pathiratne, I M Dharmadasa, D S M De

Silva(2010), Electrochemical Deposition of CuInTe2 layers for Applications in Thin Film

Solar Cells. Accepted for presentation in the 66th Annual Sessions of Sri Lanka

Association for advancement of Science.

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51 Chandima,A. M. B., K A S Pathiratne, I M Dharmadasa, D S M De

Silva (2010), Growth of CdS Layers For Fabrication of Electrodeposited CdS/CdTe Thin

Film Solar Cells. Accepted for presentation in the 66th Annual Sessions of Sri Lanka

Association for advancement of Science.

52 Atapattu H. Y. R, D S M De Silva, K. A. S. Pathiratne and I. M. Dharmadasa

Effect of Stirring rate of electrolyte on properties of electrodeposited CdS layers., Journal

of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 27(5), 5415-5421 2016.

53. Kumarasinghe, K. D. M. S. P. K, D. S. M. De Silva, K. A. S. Pathiratne, H. L. Salim, N.

A.

Abdul _Manaf and I,. M Dharmadasa, (2016) ,Electrodeposition and characterization of

As- depsoted and annealed CdTe thin films.45 (2) , 53-56

Teaching Experience at Undergraduate and post graduate levels.

Undergraduate Teaching in the three year and four degree programs.

I have taught the following theory course modules in physical chemistry for the above

programs.

(A) Physical Chemistry.

(i) Thermodynamics.

(ii) Quantum mechanics

(iii) Statistical mechanics

(iv) Electrochemistry.

(v) Surface chemistry and colloid chemistry.

(vi) Atomic and molecular spectroscopy

(vii) Phase equilibria.

(viii) Chemical kinetics

(B) Analytical Chemistry.

(a).Theory, instrumentations and application of the following instrumental methods of

analysis.

(i) Atomic absorption, emission and fluorescence spectroscopic methods including ICP -

OES and ICP- MS

(ii) Molecular absorption ( UV/Vis), and fluorescence methods.

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(iii).Voltammetric methods of chemical analysis

(iv) Coulometric methods of chemical analysis

(v) Potentiometric methods of chemical analysis.

(vi).Solvent extraction, ion exchange and chromatographic methods of separation and

chemical analysis including GC –MS, LC – MS etc.

(b) Laboratory experiments based on above certain instrumental methods depending on

the availability of instruments..

Teaching Experience at Postgraduate Levels .

(i) Theory :Instrumental methods of chemical analysis based on analytical

electrochemistry, analytical spectroscopy, separation techniques and thermal techniques.

(ii) Laboratory experiments based on the above theory modules.

Supervision of student’s research and contributed to the improvement of research

skills of students.

With the advance research facilities developed in the Department, I have been able to train

undergraduates and postgraduates improve their research skills and generate research

publications as well.

Given below is a list of B.Sc Special, GIC, M.Sc. and M.Phil. Research work I supervised

in the past:

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Number

of the

project

Year Degree

Programme

Name of the

student

Title of the project

1 1992 B.Sc. Degree A.K. Senevirathne Decorative bright chromium

planting “Planting of large

cylindrical articles”

2 1995 B.Sc. Degree P.A.S.

Ruwanthika

Fractionation of Aluminium

species in acidic well water

3 1996 B.Sc. Degree M. N. G.

Fernando

Distribution of four metals in acidic

well waters at Sapugaskande

4 1997 B.Sc. Degree K.R.R.

Priyadarshani

Speciation of Aluminum in acidic

well waters at Ranala – Kaduwela

5 1997 B.Sc. Degree W.A.P.J.

Premaratne

Determination of trace level

Aluminum in natural waters by

differential – pulse adsorptive

stripping voltammetry of

Aluminum (III)-8-

Hydroxyquinoline complex

6 1998

October

B.Sc. Degree S.C. Piyankarage Evaluation of four complexing

agents for speciation of

Chromium(VI) and Chromium(III)

in natural waters using differential

pulse adsorptive stripping

voltammetry

7 1999 B.Sc. Degree R. E. P.

Chandrasena

A mechanistic modeling of

Cadmium-Organic polymer mineral

phase interactions

8 1999 B.Sc. Degree W. M. A. Bandara An investigation of aqueous

Chromate reduction in the presence

of humic acids

9 2000 B.Sc. Degree I. U. K.

Arachchige

Quantitative assessment of Arsenic

adsorption on mineral-water

interface

10 2000 B.Sc. Degree M.H.C.R. De

Silva

Quantitative assessment of Fluoride

adsorption on Kaolinite minerals-

water interface for development of

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a de-fluoridating methodology for

ground water.

11 2001 B.Sc. Degree S.R.T. Kumari Analysis of serum Zinc of diabetics

and normal subjects using flame

atomic absorption spectrometry

12 2001 B.Sc. Degree D.M.G.G.I.

Karunasiri

Atomic absorption spectrochemical

determination of trace metals in

fresh water fish

13 2002 B.Sc. Degree O.K.D.U.P.

Nishshanka

Development of an anodic stripping

voltammetric method for

determination of labile Aluminium

in acidic waters.

14 2003 B.Sc. Degree K. G. R. Kumara Determination of heavy metals

contents in water and sediment of

Kelani river using atomic

absorption soectrometry

15 2007 B.Sc. Degree M.A.Y.L.

Nadeesha

An electrochemical investigation of

corrosion of three Aluminium

alloys; A 6063 and alloys used for

making of some cooking pots

16 2009 B.Sc. Degree H.M.K. Akalanka Non linearity of calibration curves

in differential pulse anodic

stripping voltammetry: errors and

remedies

17 2015 GIC T. Gopika Development of an AAS methodology

for determination of trace levels of Cd, Cr

and Pb contents in several selected varietis

of rice used n Sri Lanka

18 2015 GIC P. Kalpani Use of electrochemical methods for

estimation of aluminium

leaching from aluminium cocking pots

used in Sri Lanka during cooking food

containing natural acidic substances

19 2015 GIC K. Bandara An investigation on the the potential of

using naturally available

plant extracts for controlling corrosion of

Copper metal in certain

environments.

20 2015 GIC S. Ariyarathe Development of an elctrochemical

methodology for

determination of Cd2+, Zn2+, Te4+ and

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sulfur species I n electrochemical baths

used in electrodeposition of CdS and CdTe

semiconductors

21 2015 GIC W. C.

Paranamana

A study of the mechanism of

electrodeposition of ZnCdS

Semiconductor material used in solar cell

industry

22 2015 GIC R. A. H. Gayara Investigation of the possibility of using

local plant material extracts for controlling

of corrosion of low grade steel .

23 2015 GIC O. P. R.

Seenadheera

Estimation of physicochemical water

quality parameters n several selected

bottled waters used in the country

24 2002 M.Sc. Degree S.P.S.D.

Senadheera

Bioaccumulation of lead, cadmium

and chromium in black tiger

shrimp, Penaeus monodon cultured

in the north western province of Sri

Lanka

25 2004 June M.Sc. Degree P. Senarathne Assessment of heavy metal

pollution in Bolgoda lake: Spatial

variation of selected heavy metal

levels in water, sediments and two

species of food fish, Etropuls

suratensis and Mystus gulio

26 2005 May M.Sc. Degree D.M.S. Duminda Quantification of different

phosphate fractions in soils treated

separately with triple super

phosphate, Eppawela rock

phosphate and imported rock

phosphate in the low country

intermediate zone of Sri Lanka

27 2005 June M.Sc. Degree B. C. Walpola Effect of herbicides on

microbiologically mediated process

of low country wet zone soils

28 2006 June M.Sc. Degree H. A. P. Indrajith Assessment of metal pollution in

Negamobo Lagoon, Sri Lanka:

Metal levels in water, sediments

and two species of food fish,

Etroplus suratensis (Athukoraliya)

and Ambassis commersoni (Katilla)

22 2007 M.Sc. Degree N.I.K. Fernando An electrochemical process for

removal of trace heavy metals from

planting effluents

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I certify that the information given above is true and accurate.

Name: Prof. K. A. S. Pathiratne.

Signature: ------------------------------------------ Date :----------------------------------------------

29 2007 M.Sc. Degree T.C. Pathirage A study of effects of uptake

capillary dimensions on flame

atomic absorption spectrometry

30 2008 M.Sc. Degree N.I.K. Fernando An electrochemical process for

removal of trace heavy metals from

planting effluents

31 2009 B.Sc. Degree D.S. Ranasinghe Estimation of Lead content in some

locally available paints using

atomic absorption spectrometry

32 2009 B.Sc. Degree D.S.R. Perera An investigation on extension of

dynamic range of calibration curve

in atomic absorption spectrometry