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Associate Member of IESL
Environmental Engineering, Food Engineering, product development.
, University research grants
RG/2010/C-1/42/E, and RG/2008/C-1/E
Journals
Aluvihara S., Menike A.M.W., Elangasinghe M.A.. 2020, Monitoring of the quality of ambient air using high volume air sampler, the International scientific journal of "science. Business. Society"
Menike A.M.W., Shanthini R., Kalpage C.S., Karunarathna D.G.G.P. and Kankanamge A, 2012. Chlorpyrifos contamination of fresh water in a commercial vegetable cultivation area in Sri Lanka and the factors affecting it, Journal of National Science Foundation, Sri Lanka,40 (4): 333-344.
Menike A.M.W., Kalpage C.S., Shanthini R. and Karunarathna D.G.G.P. (2011). Analysis of chlorpyrifos in soil at Marassana vegetable cultivation area, IESL Transaction-2011 l (1-Part B): 398-405
Abstracts
Ranasinghe D.N.L. and A.M.W. Menike ( 2019), Application of bioremediation for treating dye-containing wastewater, Proceedings of International Research Conference, Uwa Wellassa University,
Makuloluwa Y.C.B. and Meinke A.M.W.( 2017). Wine Making from Fruit Peels for Sustainable Utilization of Wastes, Proceedings of Peradeniya University International Research Session (iPURSE-2017)
Amarakoon A.R.W.M.M.U.B., Dinushan J.A.S., Shanthini R. *, Menike A.M.W.(2017). Radical scavenging activity of cottage-scale dark chocolate produced from roasted cocoa beans, Proceedings of Peradeniya University International Research Session (iPURSE-2017)
WijesooriyaW.A.D.H.P., Menike A .M.W. and Kalpage C.S.(2017). Proceedings of 4th Annual Research Symposium (ARS)-2017, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, 4: 53.
Rathnayaka R.M.M.M.B., Shanthini R., Menike A.M.W.(2017). HPLC Determination of sesame and colour of sesame oil produced using sekku technology and medium scale screw speller technology, proceedings of post graduate institute of science research congress, University of Peradeniya. Sri Lanka, (2017), 10
Wadasinghe L.G.O.S., Geethani E.A.M., and Meinke A.M.W.( 2015). Utilizing rice husk as an adsorbent for removing dyes from wastewaters, Proceedings of Peradeniya University International Research Session (iPURSE-2015), 19; 135.
Bandara G.L.C.L., Menike A.M.W., Shanthini R. (2015). Comparison of the quality of commercially available sesame oil produced by sekku and by screw expeller. Proceedings of Peradeniya University International Research Session (iPURSE-2015), 19; 160.
Bandara G.L.C.L., Menike A.M.W. (2014). Is Sesame oil superior to olive oil -a review, Proceedings of 5th international conference on sustainable built environment 2014, Kandy Sri Lanka. 4: 95-100.
Menike, A.M.W., Kalpage, C.S. and Shanthini R. (2010). Assessment of chlorpyrifos pollution of a small stream running through a densely cultivated area in Kandy district, 12th international conference on Sri Lankan Studies (18th-20th March 2010), Colombo Sri Lanka
Menike, A.M.W., Kalpage, C.S. and Shanthini R.. (2010). Modelling of insecticide chlorpyrifos occurrence in natural water bodies at Marassana area, Proceedings of the Peradeniya University Research Sessions, 15 (Part II): 549-551.
Menike A.M.W., Kalpage C.S. and. Karunarathna D.G.G.P. (2009). Study of insecticide chlorpyrifos pollution in the Kiwullinda Oya, Proceedings of the Peradeniya University Research Sessions 13(II): 211-213.
Menike A.M.W., Kalpage C.S. and. Shanthini R. (2008), Study of insecticide chlorpyrifos pollution in the Kiwullinda Oya, Proceedings of the Peradeniya University Research Sessions 13(II): 211-213.
Menike A.M.W., Kalpage C.S. and Shanthini R. (2007). Cross-sectional assessment of chlorpyrifos in a small stream running through a densely cultivated area in Kandy district, Proceedings of the Peradeniya University Research Sessions, 12(II): 196-198.
Conferences and seminars
Horizon 2020 Information Day programme held on 24th October 2019 at PGIS, In University of Peradeniya
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
Seminar on Agro chemicals their analysis, Impact of human health and environment and remedial measures, May 2014. Institute of Chemistry, Sri Lanka
9th Asia Pacific round table for sustainable consumption and production, 10th-12th June 2010, Hilton, Colombo, Sri Lank.
Workshops and short courses
Training program on “Low-Carbon Technology and Industrial Development” at Beijing, China from 13th to 28th September 2019.
"Workshop on Erasmus+ Collaborative Research Opportunities" held on 15 December 2018 at University of Peradeniya.
Work shop on The train the outdoor trainer held for the academic staff members of Faculty of Engineering of university of Peradeniya on1st and 2nd June 2017 at Kothmale International training institute for irrigation and water management.
Work shop on COMSOL Multiphysics for Teaching and Academic Research, on January 26 2016 at Faculty of Engineering, at University of Peradeniya.
Workshop on sustainable Biochar Systems in developing countries policy and dissemination, on December 11th 2014 at Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya.
National workshop on “Scientific writing for M.Phil/Ph.D Students”, March 2014, Post Graduate Institute of Science University of Peradeniya / National Science Foundation, Sri Lanka.
National workshop on “Scientific data management analysis and interpretation”, February 2014, Post Graduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya Sri Lanka/ National Science Foundation, Sri Lanka.
Short course on “Sampling techniques, survey design and analysis” September 2013 at Post Graduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya Sri Lanka.
Workshop on “Presenting research work at a scientific forum” June 2013, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya Sri Lanka/ National Science Foundation, Sri Lanka.
Workshop on “Numbers in Science: The Right way to Handle Quantitative Data”, May 2010, Organized by National Science & Technology Commission & Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya,
Workshop on “Preparation of standards for farm /institutional bio gas systems and national seminar on flug flow type biogas system”, January 2009, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Training workshop on “Exploring opportunities in Nanoscience and nanotechnology”, June 2008, organized jointly by Post Graduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniy, Sri Lanka, and Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka
MPhil
February 2014,
Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
MPhil Thesis: Characterizing and Modelling of Chlorpyrifos Contamination of Fresh Water Resources in a Commercial Vegetable Cultivation Area in Sri Lanka
PG dip (Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Pollution Control Engineering,)
December 2006
Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
PG Dip Thesis Title: Treating wastewater of a chocolate manufacturing factory
B.Sc. (Eng.)
January 2002
Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya , Sri Lanka.
Field of specialization: Chemical and Process Engineering
Academic
o Senior Engineering Teaching Assistant Grade 1 at Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya Sri Lanka, from year 2014 to the date
o Engineering Teaching Assistant Grade 1 at Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya Sri Lanka, from year 2005 to 2014
o Reviewer / Environmental science and pollution research -The International Journal (Impact Factor: 2.757)
o Visiting demonstrator of Post graduate institute of science of the MSc programme in Industrial Chemistry, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka from Year 2008 to the date
o Visiting Instructor at the department of pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, From year 2012
o Visiting Academic of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Open University of Sri Lanka from year 2002.
o Instructor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Peradeniya Sri Lanka, from Year 2002-2005
Industrial
o Trainee Quality Assurance Manager at North Western apparel(Pvt) Ltd., Wariyapola, Sri Lanka,2001
o Factory Manager at Kandyg’s (Exports)ltd, 24, Yahampath Mawatha, Maharagama, Sri Lanka, 2000