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info@sliit.lkCAREER SUMMARY
Jayaruk is a graduate of the University of Colombo. He pursued his PhD in Chemistry from The University of Alabama, USA. He has specialized in Materials, Analytical and Physical Chemistry. Currently, he is working as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Applied Sciences, SLIIT. He is the coordinator of the BSc Biotechnology degree programme. He has been awarded the chartered chemist designation by the Institute of Chemistry, Ceylon.
He supervises Postgraduate students at the University of Colombo and the University of Kelaniya and supervises undergraduate students at the Institute of Chemistry. He is interested in doing research on using nanomaterials in water purification and as antimicrobial reagents. Further, he is interested in researching on algae and plant materials for their pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical activities.
He has specialized in many instruments like Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD), X-Ray Photoelectron Spectrometer (XPS), Gas chromatograph-Mass spectrometer (GC-MS), Raman Spectrometer, FT-IR spectrometer, UV-Visible Spectrophotometer, Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area analyzer etc.
He is interested in practical-based science education and believes in uplifting the research culture among upcoming scientists in the country.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD (Chemistry), The University of Alabama, 2017
- BSc, University of Colombo, 2011
HONOURS AND AWARDS
- Graduate Teaching Assistantship, The University of Alabama, AL.
- Graduate Student Travel Awards, The University of Alabama, AL. (2015, 2016)
RESEARCH INTERESTS AND MEMBERSHIP
Research Interests
- Application of nanomaterials for water purification
- Novel nanomaterials incorporated cosmeceuticals and pharmaceuticals
- Natural material based neutraceuticals
- Alternative energy sources
- Novel packaging materials
- Environmental Chemistry
Memberships
- Life member (SLAAS)
- Chartered Chemist
- M.I.Chem.C
- YSF
- SLAYS
RESEARCH CLUSTERS
Interdisciplinary Hub for Environment and Human Wellbeing
This interdisciplinary research cluster is dedicated to advancing scientific innovations that promote both environmental sustainability and human health. A central focus is on adding value to Sri Lanka’s abundant natural resources—including ilmenite, graphite, and clay—and converting agricultural and marine waste materials such as rice husks, coconut husks, fruit waste, and shrimp shells into high-value products for environmental applications. The cluster also emphasizes the design and development of advanced polymer- and nanomaterial-based delivery systems for the sustained release of pharmacologically active compounds, supporting improvements in drug efficacy. Further, the research group pioneers the development of novel biomaterials for dermatological applications, including wound healing and sun protection, bridging the gap between materials science and healthcare innovation. Through these research directions, the cluster seeks to generate sustainable solutions that are locally relevant, globally impactful, and aligned with long-term ecological and public health goals.
Health: Overweight and obesity
This research cluster investigates association between lifestyle behaviors and biochemical measurements with overweight and obesity among undergraduates in Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology.
ONGOING RESEARCH
- Synthesis of novel nanocomposites using ilmenite sand and natural carbon-based materials
- Investigation of pharmaceutical activities of plant materials
- Synthesis of metal nanoparticles incorporated hierarchically porous monolithic composites by nanocasting and sol-gel process
- Waste water purification using different porous and nanomaterials
- Synthesis of metal nanoparticles supported porous carbon composites by naturally available carbon-rich materials
- Application of synthesized composites as catalysts for organic transformations
- Study on catalytic graphitization of amorphous monolithic carbon by metal nanoparticles
- Waste water purification by using different porous materials
- Synthesis of transition metal doped ilmenite, Rutile, and zircon and their applications
- Synthesis of plasmonic and magnetic nanoparticles and their applications
PUBLICATIONS
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Efficient Visible-Light Photocatalysis and Antibacterial Activity of TiO2-Fe3C-Fe-Fe3O4/Graphitic Carbon Composites Fabricated by Catalytic Graphitization of Sucrose Using Natural Ilmenite
4. Thambiliyagodage, C., Usgodaarachchi, L., Jayanetti, M., Liyanaarachchi, C., Kandanapitiye, M., & Vigneswaran, S., “ACS Omega” , pp. 25403–25421
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Fabrication of TiO2 Spheres and a Visible Light Active α-Fe2O3/TiO2-Rutile/TiO2-Anatase Heterogeneous Photocatalyst from Natural Ilmenite.
Usgodaarachchi, L., Thambiliyagodage, C., Wijesekera, R., Vigneswaran, S., & Kandanapitiye, M. , “ACS Omega” , pp. 27617–27637
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Efficient photocatalysis of carbon coupled TiO2 to degrade pollutants in wastewater – A review
Thambiliyagodage, C, “Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring & Management” , pp. 100737
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Fabrication of dual Z-scheme g-C3N4/Fe2TiO5/Fe2O3 ternary nanocomposite using natural ilmenite for efficient photocatalysis and photosterilization under visible light
1. Thambiliyagodage, C., Kumara, A., Jayanetti, M., Usgodaarachchi, L., Liyanaarachchi, H., & Lansakara, B. , “Applied Surface Science Advances” , pp. 100337
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Anti-Fungal Activity of Surface Modified Mn2+ Doped ZnO Nanoparticles
Thambiliyagodage, C. J; Wijesundera, R.L.C; de Silva, K.M.N; de Silva, W.R.M.,
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Anti-Fungal Activity of Surface Modified Mn2+ Doped ZnO Nanoparticles
Thambiliyagodage, C. J; Wijesundera, R.L.C; de Silva, K.M.N; de Silva, W.R.M. ,
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One Pot Synthesis of Carbon/Ni Nanoparticle Composites by Nanocasting and Their Catalytic Activity for 4-Nitrophenol Reduction
Thambiliyagodage, C. J.; Bakker, M,
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Catalytic Graphitization of Monolithic Nanocast Carbon by Iron, Cobalt and Nickel Nanoparticles
Thambiliyagodage, C. J; Araujo, P.T; Bakker, M. ,
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Heteroatom Rich Mesoporous Carbon Supported Gold Nanoparticles - An Efficient Catalyst for Benzyl Alcohol Oxidation
Thambiliyagodage, C.J; Bakker, M.G., (5th Ruhuna International Science and Technology conference (RISTCON))
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Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Supported on Porous Carbon Composites as Efficient Eco-Friendly Green Catalysts for Nitrophenol Reduction
Thambiliyagodage, C.J; Perera, I. N; Cooray, V. Y; Wijesekera, R.D., (The 9th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment (ICSBE))
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Eco-Friendly Porous Carbon Materials for Waste Water Treatment
Thambiliyagodage, C.J; Cooray, V. Y; Perera, I. N; Wijesekera, R.D., (The 9th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment (ICSBE))
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One Pot Synthesis of Carbon/Ni Nanoparticle Monolithic Composites by Nanocasting and Their Catalytic Activity for 4-Nitrophenol Reduction
Thambiliyagodage, C. J; Hakat, Y; Bakker, M. G., “Current Catalysis ” , pp. 135-146
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Catalytic Graphitization of Monolithic Nanocast Carbon by Iron, Cobalt and Nickel Nanoparticles
Thambiliyagodage, C. J; Hakat, Y; Bakker, M. G., “Carbon” , pp. 452-463
