Academic Staff
Dr. Dhananjay Kulkarni
Dean of Academic Affairs
Academic Qualifications
- PhD (University of California, USA)
- MSc (University of California, USA)
- BEng (University of Pune, India)
Professional Qualifications / Certifications
Certificate in Teaching Principles and PracticeTeaching Expertise
Data Science, Algorithms, Database Systems, Information Security, Applied CryptographyResearch / Consultancy Expertise
Databases – Big Data Analytics, Optimization Techniques for Streaming Data. Information Security – Secure Authentication Techniques, Image Forensics. Computer-aided Teaching and Learning ToolsDr. Devangi Perera
Senior Lecturer / Programme Coordinator (MCD)
Academic Qualifications
- PhD (Monash University, Malaysia)
- Bachelor of Business and Commerce (Hons) (Monash University, Malaysia)
Teaching Experience
MicroeconomicsMacroeconomics
Economics of Labour Markets
Research Expertise
Economics of EducationDevelopment Economics
Social Capital
Ms. Asiri Perera
Program Coordinator (MUFY) / Senior Lecturer / Student Experiences Officer
Academic Qualifications
- PhD (Science) (Monash University, Malaysia) (in-progress)
- BSc. (Hons). (Biotechnology) (Monash University, Malaysia),
Teaching Expertise
BiologyBiochemistry
Biotechnology
Research / Consultancy Expertise
Natural products and Bioactive compoundsMr. Nalith Fernando
Senior Lecturer
Academic Qualifications
- MSc Financial Mathematics (University of Colombo)
- BSc(Hons) Physical Sciences (University of Sri Jayewardenepura)
- PhD (in progress)- (Swinburne University of Technology)
Professional Qualifications/Certifications
PGD in Education (University of Colombo)Teaching Expertise
Pure Mathematics, Engineering Mathematics, Statistics.Research / Consultancy Expertise
Modelling an Actuarially Fair Crop Insurance Model for Paddy Field Sector of Sri Lanka.A Study on Investigating Erroneous Factors Taking Place in Mathematics Assessments.
Modelling the Dynamics of a Colony of Motile Bacteria, Covering a Thin Liquid Film. (in progress)
Mr. Maduranga Pillai
Assistant Lecturer
Academic Qualifications
- MSc. (Reading) Materials science and Engineering (University of Moratuwa) Graduate Chemist (IChemC)
Professional Qualifications/Certifications
Associate member (IChemC)Teaching Expertise
Project based learningMaterials Engineering
Analytical instrumentation
Chemistry and Physics.
Research / Consultancy Expertise
Sustainable Energy productionSustainable material development for engineering applications
RO techniques for water treatment.
Ms. Maneesha Wijetunga
Senior Lecturer
Academic Qualifications
- MSc Financial Mathematics (University of Colombo)
- BSc Physical Sciences (University of Colombo)
Teaching Expertise
Engineering Mathematics and Computer ApplicationsApplied Mathematics
Research / Consultancy Expertise
Study on Financial Ratios for Sri Lankan Commercial BanksIsuru Dhananjaya
Laboratory Demonstrator
Academic Qualifications
- BSc Biological Sciences (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka)
- MSc (Reading) Applied Organic Chemistry (University of Colombo, Sri Lanka)
Teaching expertise
Chemistry, BiologyResearch Expertise
Medicinal and Industrial chemistryEnvironmental Analysis and management
Ms. Nadeema Appukutti Arachchige
Lecturer
Academic Qualifications
- PhD (Chemistry-research) (University of Kent, UK) (In-progress)
- BSc (Chemistry) (Mississippi University for Women, USA)
Professional Qualifications/Certifications
- Member of Royal chemical society, UK
- Member of Kappa Mu Epsilon, National mathematics Honour Society, USA
Teaching expertise
Organic chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Analytical chemistry, and Polymer chemistry.Research Expertise
Organic MaterialsMacromolecules and Supramolecular Chemistry
Nano Science and Nanotechnology
Outreach expertise