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Member of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS)-Section C
Member of Young Scientist Forum, Sri Lanka
Fellow of Institute of Food Science & Technology, Sri Lanka (IFST SL)
Coordinator- MScEng/MSc/PGD in Environmental Pollution Control Engineering from March 2022
Senior Treasurer, Society of Chemical and Process Engineering Students
University of Peradeniya from Oct 2021
Nanotechnology for Food & Agriculture
Nanodielectrics for Energy Storage
Crystal Engineering & Mechanochemistry
Nanotechnology for Environmental Remediation
1. Investigator Driven Research Grant, National Research Council, Sri Lanka- 2022, 4 Million Rupees- PI
2. Multidisciplinary Research Grants- University Research Council, University of Peradeniya, 3 grants 2.5 Million LKR each.
3. University Research Grant, University of Peradeniya- 2021-PI
4. University Research Grant, WUSL- 2020-PI
5. University Research Grant, USJ- 2018-Co-In
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles
25. Sithmi Nimashi Madanayake, Aruna Manipura, Ranjit Thakuria, Nadeesh M Adassooriya, Opportunities and Challenges in Mechanochemical Cocrystallization toward Scaled-Up Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, 2023, DOI: 10.1021/acs.oprd.2c00314.
24. Nadeesh M Adassooriya, Dilek Ozgit, Pritesh Hiralal, Sai G Shivareddy, Damayanthi Dahanayake, Rachel Oliver, Gehan AJ Amaratunga, Dielectric behaviour of plasma hydrogenated TiO2/cyanoethylated cellulose nanocomposites, Nanoscale, 2023, DOI: 10.1039/d2nr04680f.
23. Shalika Parakatawella, Diptajyoti Gogoi, Poonam Deka, Yizhi Xu, Chanaka Sandaruwan, Anil CA Jayasundera, Mihails Arhangelskis, Ranjit Thakuria, Nadeesh M Adassooriya, Mechanochemical Synthesis of Polymorphic Urea⋅ Adipic Acid Cocrystal as a Sustained‐Release Nitrogen Source, ChemSusChem, 2022,15, e202102445.
22. Nadeesh M Adassooriya, Sanjeev Pran Mahanta, Ranjit Thakuria, Mechanochemistry as an Emerging Tool for Preparation of Sustained Release Urea Cocrystals as a Nitrogen Source, CrystEngComm, 2022, DOI: 10.1039/D1CE01713F.
21. S.N. Wijesooriya and N. Adassooriya, Water barrier properties of carboxymethyl cellulose/halloysite nanotubes nanocomposite to be used in food packaging applications, Vidyodaya Journal of Science, 2021, 24(02), 43-52.
20. Parishmita Sarma, Kashyap Kumar Sarmah, Dharittri Kakoti, Sanjeev Pran Mahanta, Nadeesh Madusanka Adassooriya, Goutam Nandi, Pranab Jyoti Das, Dejan-Krešimir Bučar, Ranjit Thakuria, A readily accessible porous organic polymer facilitates high-yielding Knoevenagel condensation at room temperature both in water and under solvent-free mechanochemical conditions, Catalysis Communications, 2021, 154, 106304.
19. R. Rienzie, L. Sendanayake, D. De Costa D, A. Hossain, M. Brestic, M. Skalicky, P. Vachova, N.M. Adassooriya, Assessing the Carboxymethylcellulose Copper-Montmorillonite Nanocomposite for Controlling the Infection of Erwinia carotovora in Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.). Nanomaterials. 2021; 11(3), 802.
18. Nadun H Madanayake, Akbar Hossain, Nadeesh M Adassooriya, Nanobiotechnology for agricultural sustainability, and food and environmental safety, Quality Assurance and Safety of Crops & Foods, 2021, 13, 20-36.
17. Nadun H Madanayake, Nadeesh M Adassooriya, Phytotoxicity of nanomaterials in agriculture, The Open Journal of Biotechnology, 2021, 15, 109-118.(Invited article).
16. NH Madanayake, NM Adassooriya, N Salim, The effect of Hydroxyapatite nanoparticles on Raphanus sativus with respect to seedling growth and two plant metabolites, Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring & Management, 2020, 15, 100404.
15. Ahmed Ashiq, Binoy Sarkar, Nadeesh Adassooriya, Janitha Walpita, Anushka Upamali Rajapaksha, Yong Sik Ok, Meththika Vithanage, Sorption process of municipal solid waste biochar-montmorillonite composite for ciprofloxacin removal in aqueous media, Chemosphere, 2019, 236, 124384.
14. Ahmed Ashiq, Nadeesh M. Adassooriya, Binoy Sarkar, Anushka Rajapaksha, Yong Sik Ok, Meththika Vithanage, Municipal solid waste biochar-bentonite clay composite for the removal of antibiotic ciprofloxacin from aqueous media, Journal of Environmental Management, 2019, 236, 428-435.
13. K. S. D. Premarathna, Anushka Upamali Rajapaksha, Nadeesh M. Adassooriya, Biony Sarkar, Narayana Sirimuthu, Asitha Cooray, Yong Sik Ok, Meththika Vithanage Clay-biochar composites for sorptive removal of tetracycline antibiotic in aqueous media, Journal of Environmental Management, 2019, 238, 315-322.
12. Viraj Gunarathne, Anushka Upamali Rajapaksha, Meththika Vithanage, Nadeesh Adassooriya, Asitha Cooray, Sudantha Liyanage, Bandunee Athapattu, Nishanta Rajakaruna, Avanthi Deshani Igalavithana, Deyi Hou, Daniel S Alessi, Yong Sik Ok, Heavy metal dissolution mechanisms from electrical industrial sludge, Science of the Total Environment, 2019, 696, 133922.
11. Nadeesh Madusanka, Chanaka Sandaruwan, Nilwala Kottegoda, Dinaratne Sirisena, Imalka Munaweera, Veranja Karunaratne, Gehan Amaratunga, Urea–Hydroxyapatite-Montmorillonite Nanohybrid Compositesas Slow Release Nitrogen Compositions, Journal of Applied Clay Science, 2017, 150, 303-308.
10. Nadeesh Madusanka, Sai G. Shivareddy, Mark D. Eddleston, Rachel A. Oliver and Gehan A J Amaratunga, Dielectric behaviour of montmorillonite/cyanoethylated cellulose nanocomposites, Carbohydrate Polymers, 2017, 172, 315-321.
09. Nadeesh Madusanka, Sai G. Shivareddy, Pritesh Hiralal, Mark D. Eddleston, Youngjin Choi, Rachel A. Oliver and Gehan A J Amaratunga, Nanocomposites of TiO2/Cyanoethylated Cellulose with Ultra High Dielectric Constants, Nanotechnology, 2016, 27(19), 195402.
08. Nadeesh Madusanka, KM Nalin de Silva, Gehan Amaratunga, A curcumin activated carboxymethyl cellulose-montmorillonite clay nanocomposite having enhanced curcumin release in aqueous media, Carbohydrate Polymers, 2015, 134, 695-699.
07. ATD Perera, Nadeesh Madusanka, RA Attalage, KKCK Perera, A multi criterion analysis for renewable energy integration process of a standalone hybrid energy system with internal combustion generator, Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy, 2015, 7(4), 043128-18.
06. Gamini Gunaratne, Nilwala Kottegoda, Nadeesh Madusanka, Imalka Munaweera, Chanaka Sandaruwan, Gayan Priyadarshana, Asitha Siriwardhana, Danushka Madhushanka, Upendra Rathnayake, Veranja Karunaratne, Two New Plant Nutrient Nanocomposites Based on Urea Coated Hydroxyapatite: Efficacy and Plant Uptake, The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2015, 86 (4), 494-499.
05. Nilwala Kottegoda, Chanaka Sandaruwan, Piyumi Perera, Nadeesh Madusanka and Veranja Karunaratne, Modified Layered Nanohybrid Structures for the Slow Release of Urea, Nanoscienece & Nanotechnology-Asia, 2015, 4(2), 94-102.
04. Nadeesh Madusanka, Mark D. Eddleston, Mihails Arhangelskis and William Jones, Polymorphs, Hydrates and Solvates of a Cocrystal of Caffeine with Anthranilic Acid, Acta Cryst. B, Structural Science, Crystal Engineering and Materials, 2014, 70(1), 78-80.
03. Mark D. Eddleston, Nadeesh Madusanka and William Jones, Cocrystal Dissociation in the Presence of Water: A General Approach for Identifying Stable Cocrystal Forms, Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences., 2014, 103(9), 2865-2870.
02. Nilwala Kottegoda, Imalka Munaweera, Nadeesh Madusanka, Dinaratne Sirisena, Nimal Dissanayake, Gehan Amaratunga, Veranja Karunaratne, The Advent of Nanotechnology in Smart Fertiliser, World Agriculture, 2012, 3 (1), 27-31
01. Nilwala Kottegoda, Imalka Munaweera, Nadeesh Madusanka and Veranja Karunaratne, A green slow release fertilizer composition based on urea modified hydroxy apatite nanoparticles encapsulated wood, Current Science, 2011, 101(1), 73-78.
Patents
1. Nilwala Kottegoda, Imalka Munaweera, Nadeesh Madusanka and Veranja Karunaratne, Compositions for sustained release of agricultural macronutrients and process thereof, US Patent No: US 8,361185, B, Pub. Date: 29th Jan 2013 (First Nanotechnology based US patent from Sri Lanka).
2. Nilwala Kottegoda, Imalka Manuweera, Nadeesh Madusanka, Sunanda Gunasekara, Lilantha Samaranayake, Ajith De Alwis, Veranja Karunaratne, Cellulose based sustained release macronutrient composition for fertilizer application, US Patent No: US 8617284 (B2) Pub. Date: Dec 2013. (These two patents have been extended to China, Mexico, Brazil, Australia, Canada, ARIPO, European Union, India, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Africa, and Nigeria, and were purchased by Nagarjuna Fertilzer Ltd., India.)
3. H.M. Anura Bandara, Nadeesh Adassooriya, R.M.G. Rajapakshe, Mechanical exfoliation technique for scalable production of nanoflakes from layered materials,
NIPO Patent Application No. 22026, Nov. 2021.
Peer Reviewed International Conference Proceedings/Abstracts
35. L.R Sendanayake, H.A.D.B Amarasiri, A.C.A Jayasundera, N.M Adassooriya, Methotrexate-Loaded Halloysite Nanotubes as a Controlled Release Drug Delivery Formulation, Proceedings of Peradeniya University International Research Sessions 2021 (iPURSE 2021), Sri Lanka, 23, 315.
34. S. M. De. Silva, N. Adassooriya, J. Walpita, Effect of commonly found organic acids in food industry for the degradation of cementitious materials, Proceedings of the 77th SLAAS Annual Sessions, 2021, 129.
33. M.S.S. M.S.S. Fernando, W.A.H. Champa, N. Adassooriya, Nanocomposite Coating Based on Carboxymethyl Cellulose and Nano-TiO2 for Shelf-Life Extension of Fresh “Ambul” Banana Musa acuminata), Proceedings of Peradeniya University International Research Sessions 2021 (iPURSE 2021), Sri Lanka, 23, 475.
32. H.A.S.D. Darshani, N Adassooriya Ginger (Zingiber officinale), Bioactive Compounds – Montmorillonite Nanocomposite as a Sustained Release Nutraceutical Formulation), Proceedings of Peradeniya University International Research Sessions 2021 (iPURSE 2021), Sri Lanka, 23, 474.
31. S.N Wijesooriya, N Adassooriya, Halloysite Nanotubes and ZnO Nanoparticles Reinforced Carboxymethyl Cellulose Nanocomposite for Food Packaging Applications, Proceedings of Peradeniya University International Research Sessions 2021 (iPURSE 2021), Sri Lanka, 23, 473.
30. H.A.D.B Amarasiri, A.C.A Jayasundara, N.M Adassooriya, Synthesis, Characterization and Swelling Studies of Methotrexate Incorporated Hydrogels Using Natural Polymers and a Cross Linker; Preliminary Study to a Nano-hydrogel, IRCUWU 2020.
29. W Jayawickrama, C Sandaruwan, N Adassooriya, R.M.G. Rajapakshe, Carboxymethyl cellulose coated urea intercalated montmorillonite nanocomposites for controlled release of urea, Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 2020, 219.
28. A.M Wijethunga, N Salim, N.M. Adassooriya, Chemical composition and identification of antioxidantcompounds in essential oil of Ageratum conyzoides(AEO), Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Proceedings of the 76th Annual Sessions, 2020.
27. N. Madanayake, N.M. Adassooriya, N. Salim, Phytotoxicity of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles on Raphanus sativus, 9th YSF symposium, Colombo, 2020.
26. J Janeni, N.M Adassooriya, S Perera, R.G.S.C Rajapakshe, P. Weerasinghe, V.T, U.G.N.S Udapitiya, Mallikarachchi, M.A.D. K.S., Electrospun poly (vinyl alcohol) nanofiber mats loaded with Terminalia Chebula fruit extract – preparation, characterization and antimicrobial activity, Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Conference, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 2019, 127.
25. E Dilrukshi, N.M Adassooriya, A.C.A Jayasundera Antibacterial activity of cotton fabric modified with copper-doped ZnO/chitosan hybrid nanocomposite against selected medically important bacteria, Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Conference, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 2019, 13.
24. R.A.D Rajapaksha, M.D.J.C Sandarani, N.M Adassooriya, C.V.L Jayasinghe, Probiotic Encapsulated Cellulose Fibers Derived from Industrial Pineapple (Ananas comosus L.) Peel Waste for Value Addition, 2nd World Congress on Undergraduate Research- Oldenburg, Germany, May 2019, 181.
23. R.A.D Rajapaksha, N.M Adassooriya, M.D.J.C Sandarani, C.V.L Jayasinghe, Pineapple (Ananas comosus L.) peel waste based cellulose fibers as a probiotic encapsulant: characterization, 8th YSF symposium, Colombo, January 2019, 181-186.
22. V Gunarathne, A.U Rajapaksha, N.M. Adassooriya, A Cooray, M Vithanage, Heavy metal fractionation and acid leaching from electrical and battery industrial sludge, 8th YSF symposium, Colombo, January 2019, 131- 134.
21. A. Ashiq, N.M. Adassooriya, A.U Rajapaksha, M Vithanage, Preparation and characterization of municipal solid waste-based clay biochar composite for quinolone antibiotic removal, 8th YSF symposium, Colombo, January 2019, 126- 130.
20. S. Ramanayaka, A. Hulangamuwa, N.M. Adassooriya, J. Walpita, M. Vithanage, Mechanochemical synthesis of citronella oil encapsulated montmorillonite nanocomposite as a mosquito repelling agent, 8th YSF symposium, Colombo, January 2019.
19. R.A.D. Rajapaksha, M.D.J.C. Sandarani, N Adassooriya, C.V.L. Jayasinghe, Yiled efficiency and structural characteristics of cellulose fibres extracted from industrial Ananas comosus (pineapple) peel waste, 74th Annual Sessions of Sri Lanka Association for Advancement of Science, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2018, 611/E2.
18. Arunika Rajapaksha, Jayani Sandarani, Nadeesh Adassooriya, Chamila Jayasinghe, Isolation of natural cellulose fibers from industrial pineapple (Ananas comosus) peel waste, Wayamba University International Conference, Sri Lanka, 2018.
17. Ashiq Ahmed, Nadeesh Adassooriya, Anushka Rajapakshe, Meththika Vithanage, Removal of ciprofloxacin using novel montmorillonite-biochar composite in aquatic environment, 2nd International Conference on Bioresources, Energy, Environment, and Material Technology (BEEM 2018), Gangwon Province, Korea, 2018.
16. Meththika Vithanage, Navoda Kularathna, Nadeesh Adassooriya, Thushyanthy Mikunthan, Gamini Seneviratne, Janitha K. Walpita, Anushka U. Rajapaksha, Artificial fertilizer intercalated biochar composite as a hybrid fertilizer for slow release of nutrients, The 4th Asia Pacific Biochar Conference (APBC 2018) Foshan City, Guangdong Province, China, 2018.
15. Ryan Rienzie, Nadeesh Madusanka, Devika de Costa, Metalaxyl intercalated montmorillonite nanocomposites for controlling soil borne plant pathogens, International Conference of Nanoscience and nanotechnology, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2017.
14. Ryan Rienzie, Nadeesh Madusanka, Devika de Costa, Thiram intercalated/surface adsorbed montmorillonite nanocomposites for controlling soil borne plant pathogenic fungi, Peradeniya University International Research Session-2017, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 2017.
13. Ryan Rienzie, Nadeesh Madusanka, Devika de Costa, In- vitro antimicrobial properties of carboxymethylcellulose spray coated copper-montmorillonite nanocomposites, 10th International Conference on Agriculture and Horticulture, October, 2017 London, UK.
12. Mihails Arhangelskis, Robin Robin Stein, Andrew J. Morris, Mark D. Eddleston, Nadeesh Madusanka, William Jones, Tomislav FriščićaCombined use of solid-state NMR spectroscopy and theoretical modelling as a method of structure determination, Acta Crystallographica Section A: Foundations and Advances, 73, 221a, 2017.
11. Nadeesh Madusanka, Sai G Shivareddy, Rachel A Oliver and Gehan Amaratunga, Enhanced dielectric performances of cyanoethylated cellulose-silylated TiO2 Nanocomposites, Third Biennial International Symposium on Polymer Science and Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2017.
10. Nadeesh Madusanka, Sai G Shivareddy, Mark D Eddleston, Pritesh Hiralal, Rachel A Oliver and Gehan Amaratunga, Enhanced dielectric properties of montmorillonite/high permittivity polymer nanocomposites, EMRS Spring meeting and Exhibit-Lille, France, 2016.
09. Nadeesh Madusanka, Sai G. Shivareddy, Pritesh Hiralal, Mark D. Eddleston, Youngjin Choi, Gehan Amaratunga, High dielectric performance of Ag/cyanoethylated cellulose nanocomposites, Dielectric 2015, National Physical Laboratory, UK, 2015.
08. Nadeesh Madusanka, Sai G. Shivareddy, Pritesh Hiralal, Mark D. Eddleston, Youngjin Choi, Gehan Amaratunga, Enhanced dielectric properties of TiO2/cyanoethylated cellulose nanocomposites, Material Research Society Fall meeting, Boston, USA, 2014.
07. A.T.D. Perera, Nadeesh Madusanka, Ajith de Alwis, Techno-economical optimization of a municipal solid waste management system using evolutionary algorithms, International Conference on Advances in ICT (IEEE-ICTer), Colombo, Sri Lanka, 92-97, 2013.
06. Nilwala Kottegoda, Imalka Munaweera, Nadeesh Madusanka and Veranja Karunaratne, Nano-fertilser for slow and sustained release of nitrogen plant macronutrient, NanoThailand, Thailand, 139, 2012.
05. Susith Fernando, Nadeesh Madusanka, Nilwala Kottegoda, Upul Ratnayake, Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles as an Activator for Natural Rubber Latex, International Conference on Advanced Materials, Science and Engineering-12, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 23-29, 2012.
04. Nilwala Kottegoda, Imalka Munaweera, Nadeesh Madusanka, Chanaka Sandaruwan, D. Sirisena, N. Dissanayake, Marliya Ismail, Ajith De Alwis, Veranja Karunaratne, Plant nutrient nanoparticles encapsulated cellulose matrix for slow and sustained release of nitrogen, National Nanotechnology Conference, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 95-97, 2012.
03. R.A.W.D. Madhumali, Nadeesh Madusanka, Nilwala kottegoda, Veranja Karunaratne and Ajith de Alwis, An example of green nanotechnology; Antimicrobial nanosilver from waste X-ray photographic films, International Forestry and Environmental Symposium, Sri Lanka, 21-22, 2011.
02. Eranga Warsakoon, Nuwan Gunawardene, Hasitha Kalahe, Imalka Munaweera, Nadeesh Madusanka, Nilwala Kottegoda, Deflourination of Drinking Water using Layered Double Hydroxide, International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment, Sri Lanka, 3, 63, 2010.
01. A. Nadeesh Madusanka, Samantha Weerasinghe, Investigation of structure and properties of Cun (n=2-6) clusters using Density Functional Theory methods, Proc. Sri Lanka Assoc. Adv. Sci., 65, 119, 2009.
Book Chapters
13. Nadun H Madanayake, Niranjalie Perera, Nadeesh M Adassooriya, Engineered nanomaterials: threats, releases, and concentrations in the environment, Book
Emerging Contaminants in the Environment, 2022, ISBN: 978-0-323-85160-2, 225-240, Published by Elsevier USA.
12. Janine Jayasankar, Nadeesh M. Adassooriya, Clay and cationic polymer mixture’s influence on electrokinetic remediation, Book: Electrokinetic Remediation for Environmental Security and Sustainability, 2021, ISBN:9781119670186, 587-602, published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd, UK.
11. Ryan Rienzie, Nadeesh Adassooriya, Toxicological concerns of nanomaterials in agriculture, Book: Nanotechnology in Plant Growth Promotion and Protection: Recent Advances and Impacts, 2021, ISBN:978-1119745853, 304-330, published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd, UK.
10. Lasantha Sendanayake, Nadeesh M. Adassooriya, Role of Nanotechnology in Ecological and Ecosystem Engineering, Book: Handbook of Ecological and Ecosystem Engineering, 2021, ISBN: 978-1119678533, Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd, UK.
09. H.A.D.B. Amarasiri, Nadeesh M. Adassooriya, Remediation of polluted soils using nanotechnology-based strategies, Book: Handbook on Assisted and Amendments Enhanced Sustainable Remediation Technology, 2021, ISBN: 978-1119670360, Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd, UK.
08. Janeni Jayasankar and Nadeesh M. Adassooriya Nanocellulose based biofilms: Applications and Challenges ahead, Book: Biopolymer-Based Nano Films, 2021, ISBN: 978-0-12-823381-8, 43-62, Published by Elsevier USA.
07. Nadeesh Adassooriya, Does the Narrative Type Storytelling Concept Suit Science and Technology Education at University Level as a Pedagogical Tool? Book: A Guide to Promote Learner Engagement and Experience: Novel Approaches, ISBN: 978-624-5564-07-1, 148-153, Published by Staff Development Center, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Makandura.
06. Ryan Rienzie, Lasantha Sendanayake and Nadeesh M. Adassooriya, Nanotechnology applications for removal of disinfection by-products (DBPs) from water, Book: Disinfection byproducts [DBP], 2020, ISBN: 978-0-08-102977-0, 253, 277, Published by Elsevier USA.
05. Ryan Rienzie, A.T.D. Perera and Nadeesh M. Adassooriya, Biorecovery of precious metals from e-waste, Book: Electronic Waste Management and Treatment Technology, 2019, ISBN: 978-0-12-816190-6, 133- 152, Published by Elsevier USA.
04. Ryan Rienzie, Sammani Ramanayaka and Nadeesh M. Adassooriya, Nanotechnology applications for removal of environmental contaminants from pharmaceutical and personal care products, Book: Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products Waste Management and Treatment Technology, 2019, ISBN: 978-0-08-102977-0, 279-296, Published by Elsevier, USA.
03. Nadun Madanayaka, Ryan Rienzie and Nadeesh M. Adassooriya, Nanoparticles in nanotheranostics applications, Book: Nanotheranostics Applications and Limitations, 2019, ISBN: 978-3-030-29768-819-40, Published by Springer Verlag Germany.
02. Sathika G.G. Arachchige, Rayan Rienzie and Nadeesh M. Adassooriya, Nanocarrier mediated drug delivery systems for neurodegenerative diseases, Book: Nanobiotechnology in Neurodegenerative diseases, 2019, ISBN: 978-3-030-30930-5, 267-287, Published by Springer Verlag Germany.
01. Ryan Rienzie and Nadeesh M. Adassooriya, Toxicity of Nanomaterials in Agriculture and Food, Nanomaterials, Book: Ecotoxicity, Safety, and Public Perception, 2018, ISBN: 978-3-030-05144-0, 207-234, Published by Springer Nature Switzerland.
Webinar on Current & Future Prospects for Nanotechnology in Food Sciences
organised by Institute of Food Science & technology, Sri Lanka on 23th Oct 2021
An invited lecture on What do you know about nanoplastics? for a seminar on Microplastics organised by Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, Rajagiriya, 29th April 2021.
An invited lecture on present and future prospects of nanotechnology in food & agriculture; leading towards innovations organised by Department of Agricultural Biology and Agribussiness centre, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya- 8th April 2021.
The guest speech at 8th Annual Session of SLALAS on Current and future prospects for nanotechnology in animal sciences on 23rd January 2021.
An Invited lecture on Nanocomposites for Agro-Food and Energy Applications at International Conference on emerging trends in Chemical Sciences organised by Gauhati University, Assam, India on 14th February 2020.
A Talk on How to Become a Scientist at Congress of Intelligencia organised by Royal College Chemistry Club on 28th Oct 2019 at Royal College, Colombo.
A talk at Career guidance programme at Ferguson High School, ratnapura on 11th January 2019.
A Talk at National Conference of Young Scientists organised by Newstead Girl's School, negambo on 25th February 2019
A guest lecture on the Role of Nanocomposites in Agro-Food and Energy Sectors was delivered at the PGGL Siriwardena Auditorium. Institute of Chemistry, Sri Lanka on the 13th of November 2018.
Invited Talk- Carrier Guidance in the field of Chemistry organized by Chemistry Club, Royal College, Colombo 07, 22nd Oct 2018.
Invited talk on engineered nanomaterials: potential for the removal of emerging contaminants for the Workshop on Emerging Contaminants in the Environment jointly organized by Young Scientists Forum-NASTEC and Water Forum- Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka 03rd Oct 2018
A lecture delivered at young invention exhibition organized by Young Inventor’s Society, Nalanda College, Colombo on 21st Sep 2018.
Public Lecture: Nanotechnology to Nanoengineering; where less may be more, jointly organised by Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL) and SLAAS Sec. C, Wimalasurendra Auditorium, 120/15, Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 07, 25th April 2018.
Invited Talk- Fundamental and Applications of Atomic Force Microscopy, Department of Chemistry, University of Peradeniya, 23rd March 2018.
A series of talks on Chemistry/Nanoscience based Research for High School, for Training Teachers for Science and Technology Research in School Level program organised by SLAAS Section C with the support of Ministry of Science, Technology and Research (MoSTR) and Ministry of Education covering all 9 provinces
Invited Talk- Prize giving ceremony, Jayanthi Vidyalaya Grand Pass, 8th Dec 2017.
Chemical Safety and Security Management Programme for Asian Member States Jointly Organized with the National Authority of Qatar (online) -23rd February 2021
Certificate Course on Staff Development (150 hour course accredited by the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka; UGC circular 721) conducted by Staff Development Centre, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka- July 2020
European Material Research Society Spring meeting and Exhibit-Lille, France, 2016
Dielectric 2015, National Physical Laboratory, UK, 2015.
Material Research Society Fall meeting, Boston, USA, 2014.
PhD in Engineering (Materials) from University of Cambridge, UK (2013- 2017)
MPhil in Chemistry (Materials) from University of Cambridge, UK (2011- 2012)
MSc by Research in Chemical and Process Engineering from University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (2010-2011)
BSc Hons in Chemistry (First Class Honours) from University of Sri Jayewardenepura (2005-2009)
Professor in Materials Science- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya (June 2022 to date)
Senior Lecturer- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya (March 2021 to June 2022)
Visiting Assistant Professor- Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA (Sep-Oct 2022)
Senior Lecturer- Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (April 2019- March 2021)
Senior Lecturer (on contract)- University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka (June 2017-April 2019)
Postdoctoral Fellow- Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology, Sri Lanka (May 2017- June 2017)
Research Scientist- Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (August 2009- September 2011 & October 2012- September 2013)
Presidential awards for scientific publications- 2019 (awarded in November 2023)
CVCD Research Excellence Award- 2022 (Most Outstanding Young Researcher (MOYR) in the Field of Engineering and Technology)
Research Excellence Award-2021 (Tier 4* Researcher, as per UGC circular 05/2018), University of Peradeniya
Presidential awards for scientific publications- 2015 (awarded in November 2017)
Adam Glinsman Research Award from Sidney Sussex College, University of Cambridge-2014
Cambridge Commonwealth Scholarship from Cambridge Trust- 2013
Dyson Studentship from Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge -2013
Cambridge Commonwealth Shared Scholarship from Cambridge Trust-2011
National Science & Technology Award-2010 Sri Lanka, Category- Best Innovative Advanced Technologies with Commercial Potentials
L.A.C. Alles Memorial Award from Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura- 2009