Dr. B.S.W. Karunarathna

Date of birth: 24/03/1990

Civil status: Married

Citizenship: Sri Lanka

Present Position: Senior Lecturer Grade II

1. Baggya Karunarathna; G. M. S. T. Gajasinghe; V. T. Hewage; K. K. Govender; M. B. A. Prashantha; J. D. Wanniarachchi. Computational Studies of Biodegradation of Polyester-Polyurethanes by Protease Enzyme. SCE 2024, 5, 496-529. https://doi.org/10.37256/sce.5220245188
2. Karunarathna, B., Wanniarachchi, J.D., Prashantha, M.A.B. et al. Enhancing styrene monomer recovery from polystyrene pyrolysis: insights from density functional theory. J Mol Model 29, 255 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00894-023-05661-x
3. Karunarathna BSW, Premathilaka M, Malavi Arachchige P, Perera A. Studying the impact of synthetic silica and cross-linked polymethyl methacrylate as anti-blocking agents on the physical properties of electric cables. Journal of Elastomers & Plastics. 2023;55(4):545-558. doi:10.1177/00952443231163194
4. Nanayakkara, D., Prashantha, M., Fernando, T. L. D., Dissanayake, C., & Karunarathna, B. (2023). Detection and Quantification of dicyandiamide (DCD) adulteration in milk using Infrared Spectroscopy: A Rapid and Cost-Effective Screening Approach. Food and Humanity. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foohum.2023.10.013
5. B.S.W. Karunarathna, R.S. Jayakody, and L.K. Karunanayake, Computational development and validation of a representative MDI-BDO–based polyurethane hard segment model. Journal of Molecular Modeling 27, 37 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00894-020-04660-6
6. B.S.W. Karunarathna, R.S. Jayakody, and L.K. Karunanayake (2021), “DFT study on intermolecular interactions of MDI-BDO-PCL urethane molecules” SLAAS Annual Sessions 2021
7. B.S.W. Karunarathna, R.S. Jayakody, and L.K. Karunanayake (2016), “Development of Model Systems for Computational Studies of MDI-Based Polyurethanes” IIUPST the Third Biennial International Symposium on Polymer Science and Technology 2017.
8. B.S.W. Karunarathna, R.S. Jayakody, and L.K. Karunanayake (2016), “Hard segment geometry and dynamics of MDI-based polyurethane” ICMA the 3rd International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches held in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
9. B.S.W. Karunarathna, Prashantha M A B, and Arunajith R A (2016), “Blocking free PVC cable insulation solution without using talc” Uni- in Alliance Conference on industrial research held in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

• Computational Material Modelling and Simulation

1. Recipient of The Best Presentation Award at the 3rd International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches held in Colombo, Sri Lanka in 2016.