Centre for Water Quality and Algae Research proudly won THREE AWARDS at ‘Innovate Sri Lanka 2019’
Congratulations Teams!!!
2019 Innovations from the Centre for Water Quality and Algae Research;
(1) Domestic water filter
This was designed to provide good quality drinking water to the nation, free from Cyanotoxins, Taste and Odour causing compounds, Antibiotics and Pesticides. Further this innovation was aimed at CKDu areas, to supply good quality drinking water for a cheaper price.
- ‘Bronze Award’ (Won overall third place of all the competition)
- ‘First Place’ under the ‘Energy and Environment’ category
Team Members
- Prof. Pathmalal Manage
- Sathya Ganegoda
- Gayani Yashodara Liyanage
- Chandimal Alahakoon
- Abinayan Illango
- Buddika Kumara
(2) Textile waste water treatment unit
- This was designed to provide a solution to textile dye waste waste treatment as an industrial application using native microbes. Discussions with several textile industries have been carried out to share the knowledge and the innovation to create a more environmentally friendly green industrial zone.
Won the ‘Third Place’ under the ‘Energy and Environment’ category
Team Members
Snr. Prof. Pathmalal Manage
Ms. Manavi Ekanayeke
Dr. Yohan Mahagamage
Dr. Choolaka Widanagama
Ms. H.D. Sadeepa