Ms. Thushari Ariyarathna

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Department of Chemical & Process Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
University of Peradeniya
Peradeniya
Sri Lanka

Pretreatment of Water Hayacinth to Improve Ethanol and Biogas Production- A Review, Fernando, L.P.S.K., Ariyarathna, S.M.W.T.P.K. and Jayathilake, G.A.S.S.. November 2015, Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International International Research Sessions, Sri Lanka

Possibility of Biogas Generation Using Invasive Plant Water Hayacinth, Ariyarathna, S.M.W.T.P.K. and Fernando, L.P.S.K, November 2015, Proceedings of the Peradeniya University

International International Research Sessions, Sri Lanka Feasibility Study of Paddy Straw Derived Activated Carbon for Defluoridation of Drinking Water in Sri Lanka, Ekanayake,

N.I.K., Elangasinghe, M.A., Ariyarathna, S.M.W.T.P.K and Rohana Chandrajith. November 2015, Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International International Research Sessions, Sri Lanka

Paddy Straw Derived Activated Carbon as an Adsorbent Material for Fluoride Removal of Drinking Water in Sri Lanka-A Review, Ekanayake, N., Elangasinghe, A. And Ariyarathna, T. August 2015, Symposium Proceedings, Fourth International Symposium on water quality and human health: Challenges Ahead, PGIS, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

Effect of Lignin Content on Biodegradation of Water Hyacinth, Ziyath, A.M.M., Ariyarathna, S.M.W.T.P.K. and Fernando, L.P.S.K.. August 2014, Proceedings of the Wayaba University International Conference, “Sustainable Development Through Equitable Sharing”. Kuliyapitiya, Sri Lanka

National: ‘Adsorption Characterisics of Paddy Husk Charcoal in Paddy Prediction of Suitable Isotherm Model to Treat Paddy Soaking Wastewater using Paddy Husk Charcoal, Ariyarathna S.M.W.T.P.K., Shanthini R. June 2014, International Postharvest Research Symposium “Safe Food for Healthy Life”, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

Determination of the Soluble Components of Paddy Husk Charcoal used for Effluent Treatment’ Ariyarathna S.M.W.T.P.K., Shanthini R. and Weliwegamage, U.S.K., June 2012, International conference on Chemical Sciences “Role of Chemistry Research in National Development, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Study of COD Removal Efficiency from Paddy Soaking Wastewater using Paddy Husk based Carbonized Charcoal’ Ariyarathna S.M.W.T.P.K., Shanthini R. and Kalpage, C.S., March 2010, Proceedings of International conference on Sri Lanka Studies

“Sri Lanka after the war: Prevention of Recurrence, Reaching for prosperity”, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Sustainable Energy Recovery with Agro-Residue at Rice Mills in
Sri Lanka’ Ariyarathna S.M.W.T.P.K., De Silva W.P.M., Nihmiya A.R. and Shanthini R. March 2006, Proceedings of International conference on Energy for Sustainable Development: Prospects and Issues for Asia, Phuket, Thailand.

Soaking wastewater’ Ariyarathna S.M.W.T.P.K., Kalpage C.S. October 2011, IESL Transactions -2011, Volume 1-Part B, Technical papers.

‘Study of Adsorption Isotherms for Methyl Red Removal using Activated Carbon Derived from Ormosia amazonica Seeds’ Izadeen B.A.A., Shashinkamali P.K.G.T., Ariyarathna S.M.W.T.P.K. and Shanthini R. November 2011, Peradeniya University ResearchSession, 2011 Proceedings Volume 16.

‘Determination of the Soluble Components of Paddy Husk Charcoal used for Effluent Treatment’ Ariyarathna S.M.W.T.P.K., Shanthini R. and Weliwegamage, U.S.K., February 2008. First Research Sessions, Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, Rajagiriya.

‘Design of a Paddy Husk Charcoal Adsorption Unit for the Treatment of Parboiled Rice Processing Wastewater’ Ariyarathna S.M.W.T.P.K., Shanthini R.and Kalpage, C.S., November 2007 at University Annual Research Session, University Of Peradeniya.

Centrifugation in Sesame oil separation and recovery of by-products’ Henegama H.P., Ariyaratne A.R. and Ariyarathna S.M.W.T.P.K. 2004, 60th Annual Session, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLASS)

Investigating the possibility of the use of paddy husk charcoal for the treatment of rice mill waste water in Sri Lanka’ Shanthini R., De Silva. W.P.M., Wimalasena B.D.S.N. and Ariyarathna S.M.W.T.P.K. November 2004 at University Annual Research Session, University of Peradeniya.

Use of cation exchange membrane in electrodialysis treatment of black liquor.’ Shanthini R., Walgama K.S. and Ariyarathna S.M.W.T.P.K.November 2001 at University Annual Research Session, University Of Peradeniya.

Experimenting with a House Hold Compostor’. Shanthini R., Walgama K.S., Kethareswari P. and Ariyarathna S.M.W.T.P.K.November 1997, Presentation at University Annual Research Session, University Of Peradeniya.

Two-day Short Course on Water Safety Plan, 2015 conducted by Engineering Design
Centre, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya. 07th & 8th December 2015.

Refresher Training Programme on Cleaner Production for University Academics –2013 conducted by National Cleaner Production Centre (NCPC), Project of UNIDO
under the Ministry of Industrial Development, CENWOR, Narahenpita, Colombo, Sri
Lanka. 18th December 2013.

Two-day Training Programme on UNIDO/UNEP Cleaner Production Methodology
for University Academics organized by National Cleaner Production Centre (NCPC),
CENWOR, Narahenpita, Colombo, Sri Lanka. 03rd -04th December 2013

Scientific / Engineering Symposium on “Environmental Pollution and Chronic
Kidney Disease in NCP, Sri Lanka”, organized by professionals of Kandy greater
kandy water supply project, National water supply & drainage board. Senate building, University of Peradeniya. 20th November 2013

Short course on Sampling Techniques, Survey Design and Analysis conducted by the Board of Study in Biostatistics, Post Graduate Institute of Agriculture (PGIA),
University of Peradeniya. 04th to 6th September 2013.

Certificate programme on Hazardous Chemical Management for Sustainable
Industrial Development organised by the Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo in collaboration with National Authority for the Implementation of Chemical Weapons Convention, Ministry of Industry and Commerce, 17th May 2013

Training Programme on ‘Outcome Based Education and Accreditation as per Washington Accord Guidelines’ Organized by the Institution of Engineers Sri
Lanka, Colombo, 25th and 26th June 2012

Training Seminar on “ The Trends & Advances in Electrochemical Technology”
Organized by the college of Chemical Sciences, Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, Hotel
Trans Asia, Colombo, 09th March 2006

One-day Seminar on ‘Capacity Improvement on Research Engagement‘ Sponsored
by the NORAD WaSo Project on December 28, 2015 (Monday) at Earl's Regent Hotel, Kandy.

Capacity Building Workshop on LCA/M for Sustainability, conducted by Ministry of Environment and Renewable Energy, Hilton,Colombo, Sri Lanka, 24th February 2015

Stakeholder workshop on development of fuel quality and emission standards road
map for managing air quality in Sri Lanka, conducted by Ministry of Environment
and Renewable Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, 23rd May
2014

National workshop on Scientific data management, Analysis and Interpretation,
conducted by Post Graduate Institute of Science (PGIS), University of Peradeniya &
National Science Foundation (NSF), PGIS, 20th -21st February 2014

Seminar/workshop on "Structured Literature Reviews", organized by International
Research Center, University of Peradeniya. 20th December 2013 Capacity Building
Workshop on LCA/M for Sustainability, conducted by Ministry of Environment and
Renewable Energy, Hilton,Colombo, Sri Lanka, 24th February 2015

Workshop on Public Accountability & Management of Departmental Inventory,
organized by Staff Development Centre, University of Peradeniya. 05th December,
2013.

National workshop on Scientific Writing organized by Post Graduate Institute of Science (PGIS), University of Peradeniya & National Science Foundation (NSF), PGIS, 28th -29th November 2013

Workshop on Presenting Research Work at a Scientific Forum Organized by
Young Scientists Forum (YSF) of the National Science & technology Commission,
Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, 27th June 2013

Workshop on Grant Proposal Writing for NSF Grants organized by the
International Research Centre, University of Peradeniya in collaboration with National Science Foundation, 30th March 2013

Workshop on Occupational Health, Conducted by Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya in collaboration with
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Colombo, 28th & 29th June 2010

Workshop on Numbers in Science: The Right way to Handle Quantitative Data,
Organized by National Science & technology Commission & Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of
Peradeniya, 13th May 2010

Workshop on Reporting Science and Presentation Skills, Organized by Young
Scientists Forum (YSF) of the National Science & technology Commission,
Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, 26th July 2007

Technical workshop in electronics, Organized by Board of Study in Physics,
University of Peradeniya and Department of Physics, University of Colombo, 3-4
December 2004.

2014; Master of Philosophy (University of Peradeniya)
(Thesis Title, Design of a Novel Adsorption Unit for the Treatment of Rice Mill Effluent using Paddy Husk Charcoal as Adsorbent)

2004; Post Graduate Diploma in Chemical & Process Engineering
(University of Peradeniya)
(Thesis title, Improving the energy efficiency of the electrodialysis treatment method used for treating black liquor, the effluent from pulp mill)

1997; B.Sc. Engineering degree Specializing in the field of Chemical Engineering combined with Mechanical Engineering.
University of Peradeniya.

(Optional Subjects offered for the Degree)
1. Environmental Engineering and Industrial Safety.
2. Biological Process Engineering.

1990; General Certificate of Education (Advance Level) Examination
Sri Lanka
Pure Mathematics - C
Applied Mathematics - B
Physics - C
Chemistry - S

Working as an Instructor in the Department of Chemical Engineering from 1997 to 2000.

Supervised the Design on a MEK Plant, an Acetone Recovery Plant and an Ethyl Acetate production Plant.

- Working as an Engineering Teaching Assistant in the Department of Chemical
Engineering from 2000 to date

powder production plant.

Currently involving with academic affairs such as conducting lectures, tutorial classes and designs for the undergraduates.

Supervised the Design on an Anelene production plant and a milk

Sun Rice mill, Kalawewa, Vijithapura

Nippon rice mill at Kalawewa

DRM rice mill , Balaluwewa, Anuradhapura

A-One rice mill, Horapola, Kekirawa

Conducting research with these rice processing mills

2. Department of Highways, Maradankadawala.

3. Environmental Engineering Consultants, Dehiwala.