Eng. Ms. W.G.A Pabasara

Department of Engineering Technology
Lecturer(Probationary)
ayomi@etec.ruh.ac.lk
( On Leave )



ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education

BSc. Engineering Hons (First Class) (University of Moratuwa) Research Title: Extraction and Characterization of Nano Cellulose from local rice straw varieties
BSc. Engineering Hons (First Class) (University of Moratuwa);Research Title: Extraction and Characterization of Nano Cellulose from local rice straw varieties

Professional Experience

Temporary Instructor at Department of Materials Science and Engineering University of Moratuwa April 2017- September 2017)
Resource Efficient Cleaner Production Engineer National Cleaner Production Centre, Sri Lanka October 2017- June 2020)
Resource Efficient Cleaner Production Engineer National Cleaner Production Centre, Sri Lanka October 2017 - June 2020
Temporary Instructor Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Moratuwa April 2017- September 2017
PUBLICATIONS

Conference Publications

Pabasara, W.G.A, Nanayakkara, M.P.A.,., Samarasekara, A.B., Amarasinghe, D.A.S. and Karunanayake, L., 2017, May. Synthesis and characterization of cellulose from locally available rice straw. In Engineering Research Conference (MERCon), 2017 Moratuwa (pp. 176-181). IEEE"
W.G.A. Pabasara, M.P.A. Nanayakkara, A.M.P.B. Samarasekara and D. A.S. Amarasinghe, "Prediction of Cellulose Yield from Local Rice Straw Varieties by Thermogravimetric Analysis", Conference Paper, The 3rd Biennial International Symposium on Polymer Science and Technology 2017
W.G.A. Pabasara, M.P.A. Nanayakkara, A.M.P.B. Samarasekara and D. A.S. Amarasinghe, "Extraction of Cellulose from Sri Lankan Agricultural Waste for Engineering Applications", Conference Paper, 111th IESL Annual Technical Sessions 2017
W.G.A. Pabasara, M.P.A. Nanayakkara, A.M.P.B. Samarasekara and D. A.S. Amarasinghe, "Exploring the Value Addition Potential for Local Rice Straw Varieties", Symposium Paper, Materials Engineering Symposium on Innovations for Industry 2017
Pabasara W. G. A., Nanayakkara M. P. A., Samarasekara A. M. P. B., Amarasinghe D. A. S., & Karunanayake L. (2017d). Extraction and Characterization of Cellulose Material from Sri Lankan Agricultural Waste, In: Resource Management for Sustainable Service Delivery. Proceedings of the 22nd International Forestry and Environment Symposium,volume 22, Kalutara, Sri Lanka, 10-11 November. University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka pp. 47
Pabasara W. G. A., Nanayakkara M. P. A., Samarasekara A. M. P. B., Amarasinghe D. A. S., & Karunanayake L, Novel Thermogravimetry Based Analytical Method for Cellulose Yield Prediction of Sri Lankan Rice Straw Varieties, In Engineering Research Conference (MERCon), 2018 Moratuwa, IEEE".
Pabasara W. G. A., Nanayakkara M. P. A., Samarasekara A. M. P. B., Amarasinghe D. A. S., & Karunanayake L, "Extraction and Characterization of Bio-based Polymeric Materials from Traditional Rice Straw Varieties in Sri Lanka" PGIA annual Congress Program,University of Peradeniya, 2018
Pabasara W. G. A., Nanayakkara M. P. A., Samarasekara A. M. P. B., Amarasinghe D. A. S., & Karunanayake L "A Strategy for Determining the Chemical Composition of Rice Straw", Cellulose Chemistry and Technology, 2020
AWARDS & FELLOWSHIPS
Best paper award at Engineering Research Conference (MERCon) organized by University of Moratuwa, 2017
Best presenter award at the session Agricultural Engineering and Material Science, PGIA annual Congress Program organized by University of Peradeniya, 2018.
MEMBERSHIPS & ACTIVITIES IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES
Associate Member - Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL)
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Novel Environmental concepts and techniques
Environmental pollution control
Waste Minimization techniques
Composites
Rubber Technology
Material Characterization
Surface modification of polymers
Nanotechnology