Department of Engineering Technology
Faculty of Technology
University of Ruhuna
Eng. Ms. W.G.A Pabasara
Department of Engineering Technology
Lecturer(Probationary)
ayomi@etec.ruh.ac.lk
( On Leave )
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Education
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 |