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Dr. Meththika Vithanage (Principle Investigator)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
BSc. (Hons)(SAB), MSc. (Hons) (UoP), PhD. (Copenhagen)
\nSenior Lecturer Faculty of Applied Sciences
\nUniversity of Sri Jayewardenepura
\nEmail: meththika@sjp.ac.lk
\nmeththikavithanage@gmail.com<\/h5>\n

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Research on Atmosphere<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Research on Water<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Research on Waste and Soil<\/a><\/h3>\n

[\/vc_message][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Research Assistants ” tab_id=”1539072462096-5a31c070-ef0e”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text css_animation=”top-to-bottom”]A. Ashiq Abdul Rahiman<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ashiq completed his BSc in Chemical Engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia and currently reads for an MSc in Environmental Sciences at PGIS, University of Peradeniya. His current research focuses on clay nanocomposites composites for pollutant remediation.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”270″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”top-to-bottom”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator color=”mulled_wine”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text css_animation=”top-to-bottom”]R. M. Viraj Niroshana Gunarathne<\/strong><\/p>\n

Viraj completed his B.Sc. degree in Botany from University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, and currently reads the M.Sc. in Environmental Science at Post Graduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya. His current research aims on industrial sludge treatment via acid leaching, biochar amendment and phytoremediation.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”271″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”top-to-bottom”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator color=”mulled_wine”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text css_animation=”top-to-bottom”]Thilakshani <\/strong>Atugoda<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thilakshani has obtained her B.Sc. degree from University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. Currently, she reads for MSc. in Environmental Sciences at PGIS, University of Peradeniya. Her work is based on nanocomposite characterization and kinetic studies for the removal of antibiotics and other emerging contaminant in aqueous media.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”613″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”top-to-bottom”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator color=”mulled_wine”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text css_animation=”top-to-bottom”]Madara Weerasooriyagerara<\/strong><\/p>\n

Madara has obtained her B.Sc. degree from UvaWellassa University. Currently, she reads for MSc. in Environmental Sciences at PGIS, University of Peradeniya. Her work is based on adsorption studies of biochar-based nanocomposite preparation for the removal of oxytetracycline antibiotic.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”615″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”top-to-bottom”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator color=”mulled_wine”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text css_animation=”top-to-bottom”]Sammani <\/strong>Ramanayake<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sammani completed her BSc in Chemistry at College of Chemical Sciences, Rajagiriya and currently reads for an MSc in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at PGIS, University of Peradeniya. Her current research focuses synthesis and characterisation of metal-organic frameworks[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”647″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”top-to-bottom”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator color=”mulled_wine”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text css_animation=”top-to-bottom”]Prabuddhi Wijekoon<\/strong><\/p>\n

Prabuddhi completed her B.Sc in Green Technology from University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka and currently works for M.Phil. in Technology at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Her current research focuses are application of biochar for landfill leachate treatment and municipal solid waste management.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”772″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”top-to-bottom”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator color=”mulled_wine”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text css_animation=”top-to-bottom”]Keerhtanan\u00a0Santhirasekaram\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Keerthanan completed his B.Sc (special in chemistry) degree from Eastern University, Sri Lanka and currently reads for M.Phil. in Chemistry at the University of Sri Jeyawardenepura, Sri Lanka. His current research focuses on pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPs), its remediation from environment using biochar, and soil-biochar composites, and groundwater modeling.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”770″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”top-to-bottom”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator color=”mulled_wine”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text css_animation=”top-to-bottom”]Sandun Sandanayake<\/b><\/p>\n

Sandun completed his BSc (special) in Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource
\nManagement from Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka and currently reads for MPhil in Environmental Science at PGIS, University of Peradeniya. His current research is based on characterizing drinking water quality for Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) endemic areas and finding geogenic sources and enrichment mechanisms of CKDu-risk factors in groundwater.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”775″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”top-to-bottom”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator color=”mulled_wine”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text css_animation=”top-to-bottom”]Oshadi Hettithanthri<\/b><\/p>\n

Oshadi completed her BSc(sp) in Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management from Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka and currently reads for M.Phil. in Environmental Science at PGIS, University of Peradeniya. Her current research focuses on synthesis and application of biochar based composites as innovative solutions for water treatment.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”776″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”top-to-bottom”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Collaborators ” tab_id=”1539072438278-5b5ce87c-7529″][vc_column_text css_animation=”top-to-bottom”]<\/p>\n

External Collaborators<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Prof. Nanthi Bolan<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Professor of Environmental Chemistry
\nGlobal Centre for Environmental Remediation[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”747″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator color=”mulled_wine”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Dr. Binoy Sarkar<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Research Associate
\nDepartment of Animal and Plant Sciences,
\nThe University of Sheffield[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”750″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator color=”mulled_wine”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Prof. Yong Sik Ok<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Professor
\nDivision of Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”751″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator color=”mulled_wine”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Dr. Mahtab Ahmad<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n

Assistant Professor
\nSoil Sciences Department, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”752″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator color=”mulled_wine”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Prof. J\u00f6rg Rinklebe<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Professor
\nEnvironmental Pollution
\nUniversity of Wuppertal, Wuppertal, Germany[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”753″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator color=”mulled_wine”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Internal Collaborators<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Dr. Bandunee Athapattu<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Senior Lecturer
\nThe Open University of Sri Lanka[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”754″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator color=”mulled_wine”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Prof. Dhammika Magana-Arachchi<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Associate Research Professor
\nNational Institute of Fundamental Studies[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”755″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator color=”mulled_wine”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Prof. Ajith de Alwis<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Professor
\nUniversity of Moratuwa<\/p>\n

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\nThe Annual Research Awards<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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\nINTEL International Science and Engineering Fair Awards<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nTeacher\u2019s Training Program-09 Provinces Covered<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Water Day<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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\nNovus Technica exhibition\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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BEEM 2018<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Resource person at the\u00a0Workshop on \u201cEmerging Contaminants in the Environment: Source to Treatment\u201d<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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