Theme

Peradeniya University International Research Sessions will be conducted under the following themes,

• Natural Sciences
  
  This sub-theme invites papers on advances in natural sciences including fundamental and applied research in the fields of physics, astronomy, chemistry and earth sciences, zoology, botany, molecular biology, biotechnology and bioengineering. In addition, papers on geophysics, biochemistry, and sports science will also be entertained.

•                  O - Oral Presentation, P - Poster presentation                                                                                    

  Paper No	Topic	Presentation mode
  13	Synthesis and characterization of Copper(ll) and Cadmium(ll) complexes of some hydroxamate   derivatives Saranya S, Sithambaresan M,  Koneshwaran M	O
  17	Cosmological model to evaluate the present radius and the density of the oscillating universe Vithanage GVRK, Katugampala KDWJ	P
  27	Survival and development of Menochilussexmaculatus(Fabricius) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) larvae on natural and formulated diets: an attempt for mass rearing Priyadarshani TDC,Hemachandra KS, Sirisena UGAI, Wijayagunasekara HNP	P
  32	Insecticide-induced feminization of frogs: effect of exposure of common hourglass tree frog to three insecticides Jeganathan P, Rajakaruna RS	O
  33	Synthesis of zirconia nanoparticles from Sri Lankan zircon sand Palihawadana TC, Karunarathne BSB	O
  34	Age dependent tolerance to parasitism: Trematode infections in tadpoles of common hourglass tree frog (Polypedatescruciger) Pathirana NUK, Meegaskumbura M, Rajakaruna RS	P
  35	Susceptibility status of the Spinose ear tick, Otobiusmegnini (Acari: Argasidae) to selected acaricides Diyes GCP, Bandara KMUJ, Rajakaruna RS, Karunaratne SHPP	O
  49	Life cycle of Hyalommaisaaci(acarina: ixodidae) under laboratory conditions Bandaranayaka KKO, Rajakaruna RS	P
  58	Facile synthesis of hydroxyapatite (HA)-polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) nanocomposites by a novel ex-situ polymerization method: morphology, thermal stability and formation mechanism of HA particles in the nanocomposite Gamagedara TP, Bandara HMN, Rajapakse  RMG	O
  61	Prevalence ofWolbachiainfection in mosquito populations in Sri Lanka Wijegunawardana  NDAD, Silva Gunawardene YIN, Chandrasena TGAN, Dassanayake RS, Gunathilaka PADHN, Kittayapong P, Xi Z, Bourtzis K, Abeyewickreme W	O
  70	Extraction of silica from selected Sri Lankan traditional rice husks Fernando GSP, Godakumbura P, Prashantha MAB	P
  74	Use of acrylic based hydrogels for preconcentration of trace level lead ions Chinthaka SDM, Wanigasekara RMPI	O
  75	Use of acrylamide based hydrogels for preconcentration of trace level chromium ions Kulasekara DN,Chinthaka SDM	O
  93	Electropolymerization of partially purified natural terthiophenes extracted from roots of  Tageteserecta Kaluarachchi CP, Ratnaweera DR, Prashantha MAB	O
  96	Heavy metal biosorption by Alginic acid extracted from Sargassum sp. Dhanukshi HGN, Cooray AT, Ratnaweera DR, Kuruwita-Mudiyanselage TD	P
  109	Modification of apatite from Eppawala rock phosphate deposit (ERPD) to be used in advanced materials: removal of fluoride and particle size reduction Gamagedara TP, Bandara HMN, Rajapakse RMG	P
  140	Zinc and copper organic framewoks as heterogenous catalysts for the esterfication of stearic acid Abeyrathna WRNS, Ganehenege MYU	P
  152	Host preferences of frog-biting Uranotaenia mosquitoes in Sri Lanka Herath BP, Ekanayake C, Karunaratne SHPP, Bernal XE,  De Silva WAPP	O
  157	Determination of the optimum nitrate and phosphate concentrations for maximum growth of Chlorella sp. Herath HMCH, Ganehenege MYU	O
  161	Genetic diversity and population structure of malaria vector mosquitoes Anopheles peditaeniatus, An. subpictusand An. vagus(Diptera: Culicidae) in five districts of Sri Lanka Weeraratne TC, Surendran SN, Karunaratne SHPP	O
  165	In vitro release study of Linamarin encapsulated Chitosan nanoparticles Nicholas IHV, Karunaratne V, Amaratunga GAJ, Karunaratne DN	P
  174	Synthesis, characterization and investigation of antimicrobial activity of monomeric ni (ii) and co(ii) complexes of a schiff-base ligand synthesized from 2, 4-dinitrophenylhydrazine and acetyl acetone De Silva PIT, Ganehenege MY	P
  205	A series of isocoumarins from an endophytic fungus Biscogniauxiacapnodes from Phyllanthusacidus Dissanayake DM, Kumar NS, Jayasinghe L, Fujimoto Y	O
  206	Isolation and characterization of spiciferone A from an endophytic fungus Phomamacrostomaisolated from Artocarpusaltilisfruits Thanabalasingam D, Kumar NS, Jayasinghe L, Fujimoto Y	O
  213	Monitoring exposure of birds to heavy metals and arsenic in Bundala National Park, Sri Lanka: a preliminary study Jayasena NUA, Kotagama SW, Diyabalanage S,        Hettiarachchi IM, Chandrajith R	O
  214	Structures and properties of naphthoquinones produced by Monacrosporiumambrosium, an ectosymbiote of the shot hole borer beetle Xyleborusfornicatus Kehelpannala CL, Kumar NS, Jayasinghe L, Araya H, Fujimoto Y	O
  216	Synthesis and characterization of plant based thiophene and 3-hexylthiophene copolymers Kodithuwakku U, Prashantha MAB, Ratnaweera DR	O
  221	Intercalation of alkaloids of Cassia auriculatalinn. into h+- and al3+-exchanged montmorillonite clays Abeywansha AI, Bandara NC, Bandara BMR	O
  222	Intercalation of squalene into h+- and al3+-exchanged montmorillonite clays and releasing of squalene at simulated gastric conditions Gunasekara DUM,  Bandara NC, Bandara BMR	O
  236	A preliminary taxonomic survey of leafy liverworts from some selected localities of Sri Lanka Samarakkody SP, Ruklani NCS, Rubasinghe SCK	O
  248	Abundance and status of migratory water birds on Mandaitivu and adjacent areas in Jaffna, Sri Lanka  Wijesundara CS, Rajkumar P	O
  252	Investigation of floral dye extracts as dyeing material for textile fabrics with bio mordant for Sri Lankan textile industry Wijeyapala UGS	P
  256	Anti-candidal activity of two plant extracts Wickramasinghe WRMRLK, Kularathna NK, Bhaddrathilaka HGWM	P
  264	Evaluation of antioxidant properties and alpha-amylase inhibitory activities of some medicinal plants GunawardhanaCB,Waisundara VY, Jayasinghe L	P
  265	Fabrication of seed assisted Cds and properties Kumarage WGC, Wijesundera RP, Seneviratne VA, Jayalath CP, Dassanayake BS	O
  270	TX-100 assisted CBD-CdS thin films Adikaram KKMBB, Gunatissa SM, Kumarage WGC, Dassanayake BS	O
  274	Comparison of tiger beetle (Coleoptera:Cicindelidae) diversity in four protected areas in different climatic zones of Sri Lanka Thotagamuwa A, Dangalle CD, Pallewatta N, Lokupitiya E, Sumanapala A, Ranasinghe RHT	P
  276	A comparative study on ED-CDS and CBD-Cds thin films Abeykoon MRMB, Kumarage WGC, Dissanayake BS	O
  285	Antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of PlectranthuszeylanicusBenth Napagoda MT, De Soyza WSG, Wijesiriwardhana P, Qader MM, Wijayaratne WMDGB, Nagahawatte A de Silva,  Jayasinghe L	O
  286	Chemistry and bioactivity of secondary metabolites from Pestalotiopsismicrospora, an endophytic fungus from Manilkarazapota Rathnayake GRN, Kumar NS, Jayasinghe L, Araya H, Fujimoto Y	O
  287	Ethnobotanical study on medicinal plants used as anti-inflammatory therapeutics among the inhabitants of Gampaha district- Sri Lanka Napagoda MT, Sundarapperuma SMTD, Fonseka NHDP, Amarasiri AMSS, Gunaratna KAPD	O
  290	Fumigaclavine C and monomethylsulochrin from an endophytic fungus Aspergillus fumigatus from Solanum insanum fruits Munasinghe MVK, Kumar NS, Jayasinghe L, Araya H, Fujimoto Y	O
  291	Search for novel therapeutics for gout: a preliminary screening for xanthine oxidase inhibitors from some medicinal plants Napagoda MT, Qader MM, Jayasinghe L	O
  297	Surface functionalization of cellulose fibers with hydroxyapatite nanoparticles Priyadarshan G, Siriwadhana A, Kottegoda N, Amaratunga G, Karunaratne V	O
  316	Cocktail effect of Profenophos and Abamectin used in paddy cultivation on Asian common toad (Duttaphrynusmelanostictus) Rathnayaka RRPYK, Rajakaruna RS	O
  317	Graphene as an anticorrosion coating layer Jiwlehela JGN, Gunawardhana N	P
  335	Screening of anti-diabetic and antioxidant activity of edible greens Weerarathne TS, Galketiya C, Punchihewa JC, Wickramaratne MN, Wickramaratne DBM	P
  342	Resource partitioning in bird faunas of forest and agricultural ecosystems Weerakoon G, Agalawatta W, Wijesundara CS	O
  349	Anti-inflammatory activity of Acronychiapedunculata leaves Ratnayake WMKM, Suresh TS, Chandrika UG, Abeysekara AM, Salim N	O
  351	Allelopathic activity of some edible fruit extracts against Lactuca sativa Niyangoda D, Kumar NS, Jayasinghe L	P
  356	Selective capturing of phenol using lignin particles Wijesekara AV, Jayasundera KB	P
  377	Conservational significance of Dunumadalawa forest reserve in central Sri Lanka based on the endemism of its avifauna Hettiarachchi T, Wijesundara CS	P
  386	Talarofuranone, a new fungal metabolite from an endophytic Talaromycespurpurogenusfrom Pouteriacampechiana seeds Padmathilake KGE, Bandara HMSKH, Qader MM, Kumar NS, Jayasinghe L, Masubuti H, Fujimoto Y	P
  397	Effect of dengue insecticide fogging on cashew pollinators and other non-target insects Nugapola NWNP, Karunaratne WAIP, Perera MDB, De Silva WAPP, Karunaratne SHPP	O
  398	Effect of tea waste biochar on soil acidity amelioration on acidic tea growing soils of Sri Lanka          Herath WSKK, Dharmakeerthi RS, Gunaratne GP	P
  399	Efficacy of aloe veraagainst the pathogen Aeromonashydrophilainfecting gold fish Dissanayake DMSG,  Jagoda SSS de S,  Arulkanthan A, Wijesundara RRMKK	P
  401	Effect of tissue type on the development of myiasis-causing fly, chrysomyabezziana (diptera: calliphoridae) under controlled conditions Bambaradeniya YTB,  Karunaratne WAIP, Tomberlin JK, Goonerathne I,  Kotakadeniya RB,  Fuward RM	O
  413	Potential of gamma-ray spectrum analysis as a method to determine radioactive elements in geological samples Waniganeththi WS, Wijayawardane RL	O
  420	Isolation and identification of lipase inhibitors from Trigonellafoenum-graecumseeds Fernando WIT,  Jayasinghe L, Araya H, Fujimoto Y, Attanayake AMKC, Perera HKI, Sivakanesan R	O
  427	Fabrication of nano zero valent iron on kaolinite templates by a green pathway Pathirana V, Pathmanathan R, Bandara A, Weerasooriya R, Chandrajith R	O
  442	Synthesis of zero valent iron nanoparticles and application in nitrate reduction Randiligama HMSP, Bandara WMAT, Weerasooriya SVR	O
  445	Quantitative analysis of Gold alloys using NaI (Tl) scintillation detectors through neutron activation Dewasundara VK, Wijayawardana RL, Jayalath CP	P
  446	Comparative studies of bio activity and chemistry of combined plant extracts Keppetipola NM, Jayasinghe JMS	O
  455	Electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide in the presence of a cobalt schiff base complex synthesized from 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine and acetylacetone Lelwala LLACD, Ganehenege MYU, De Silva T	P
  456	Effect of five pesticides on juvenile terrestrial stages of the common hourglass tree frog, Polypedatescruciger Karunarathna NB, Meegaskumbura M, Rajakaruna RS	O
  460	Study of the decomposition of acetic acid, ethanol and isopropyl alcohol by the Fenton reagent Gunathilka SJKMRS, Prashantha MAB, Cooray PLAT	P
  461	Life cycle of brown dog tick Rhipicephalussanguineuslatreille, 1806 under laboratory conditions Dissanayake UI, Rajakaruna RS	P
  462	Sri Lankan vein graphite / polyaniline composite counter electrode for dye sensitized solar cells by screen printing method Perera I, Thennakoon S, Kumara GRA, Perera ADLC, Gunathilake SS	P
  467	Comparison of avifaunal diversity in different habitats in Jaffna peninsula Kandasamy G, Wijesundara C, Sivaruban A	P
  468	Does shading affect hatching success and sex ratio of hatchery relocated eggs of green turtles? Hewapthiranage S,  Rajakaruna RS	P
  470	Through hole copper plating on printed circuit board activated with a conducting layer of polyaniline Zahra MZF, Bandara HMN	O
  473	Novel method for the synthesis of unstable vaterite polymorph of hollow calcium carbonate nanoparticles and encapsulation of anticancer drug cisplatin Dunuweera SP, Rajapakse RMG	P
  516	Bio assay guided isolation of anti-bacterial active compounds from whole plant extract of Eleusineindica Perera HAI, Athapattu US, Rajapakse S,  Jayasinghe S	O
  534	Inspectional analysis to produce graphene oxide using Sri Lankan natural vein graphite Rathnayake RMNM, Wijayasinghe HWMAC, Pitawala HMTGA, Yoshimura M	O
  551	Pickering emulsions stabilized by a non-ionic surfactant and assorted metal oxide nanoparticles Siddika MMNA, Karunaratne DN, Premarathne EPN	P
  561	Bioassay guided isolation of active compounds from hexane extract of fruits of Garcinia quaesitapirre Liyanagamage DSNK, Karunaratne V, Jayasinghe S	O
  569	Raptors presented to Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH), University of Peradeniya Jayasinghe MGCM, Indika KG, Sumanasekara KK, Dangolla A, De Silva DDN	O
  574	Antioxidant activity in aqueous extracts of fruit of Phyllanthusemblicastored for six months at room temperature and at 4oc using 1, 1- diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (dpph) assay Kumutharanjan T	P