Dr. M. Koneswaran

EDUCATION

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  School of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science
  The University of Manchester, United Kingdom.
  Graduated in 2009

• Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry (MSc)
  Postgraduate Institute of Science 
  University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
  Graduated in 2004

• Bachelor of Science (BSc)
  Faculty of Science,
  Eastern University Sri Lanka.
  Graduated in 1999

EMPLOYMENT

• 2016 to Present: Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry at the Eastern University, Sri Lanka
• 2013 – 2015: Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry at the Eastern University, Sri Lanka
• 2010 – 2013: Senior Research Scientist at Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (SLINTEC)

• Google Scholar
  https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=14DwhMgAAAAJ

PUBLICATIONS IN REFERRED JOURNALS

1. N. Kapilraj, Koneswaran Masilamani, S. Maheswaran, B. Lothenbach, D.A.S. Amarasinghe, D. Attygalle, Analysis of the trend of pH changes of concrete pore solution during the hydration by various analytical methods, Cement and Concrete Research 156 (2022) 106780 – 106787.
2. M. C. D. Niluxsshun, Koneswaran Masilamani, U. Mathiventhan Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from the Extracts of Fruit Peel of Citrus tangerina, Citrus sinensis, and Citrus limon for Antibacterial Activities, Bioinorganic Chemistry and Applications, 2021.
3. Thayamathy Pio Jude, Elango Panchadcharam and Koneswaran Masilamani, Computing Zagreb and Randi´c Indices of PEG-Cored Dendrimers Used for Drug and Gene Delivery, Journal of Chemistry, Volume 2020, (2020) 1 - 7 Article ID 2821510
4. S R Senevirathna, S Amarasinghe, V Karunaratne, M Koneswaran, L Karunanayake, Effect of microstructural arrangement of MDI-based polyurethanes on their photoproperties, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2019, Volume 7, Pages 47431.
5. S R Senevirathna, S Amarasinghe, V Karunaratne, M Koneswaran, L Karunanayake, The effect of change of ionomer/polyol molar ratio on dispersion stability and crystalline structure of films produced from hydrophilic polyurethanes, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2017, Pages 44475
6. SM. Ng, M. Koneswaran, and R. Narayanaswamy, “A review on fluorescent inorganic nanoparticles for optical sensing applications” RSC Advances, 6 (2016) 21624-21661.
7. TP Jude, P Elango and Masilamani Koneswaran. M-polynomial and topological indices for the anti-tuberculosis drugs, Journal of National Science Foundation, Sri Lanka, 50 (2022) 827 -838.
8. Kapilraj Natkunarajah, Koneswaran Masilamani, D. A. S. Amarasinghe, and Dinesh Attygalle.  Encapsulated Admixtures with Temporary Coatings for Delayed Delivery of Core Material—Review, ACI Materials Journal 120 (2023) 133-142.
9. Y.M.L. Chathurangani and Koneswaran Masilamani, Removal of Congo red dye and Cd(II) and Fe(III) ions from aqueous solutions using clay minerals: Equilibrium adsorption studies, Ceylon Journal of Science 50 (2021) 533-540. 
10. Mayoorini Ganesharajah, Masilamany Koneswaran. Citrate Capped Silver Nanoparticles as Optical Sensor for Ferric Ions, International Journal of Nanotechnology in Medicine & Engineering, 3 (2018) 63-70.
11. Thayamathy Pio Jude, Elango Panchadcharam and Masilamani Koneswaran.  Degree Based Topological Indices for Buckyball, Annals of Pure and Applied Mathematics.  17 (2018) 249-257.
12. T. P. Jude, Elango Panchadcharam, Koneswaran Masilamani.  Topological Indices of Dendrimers used in Drug Delivery, Journal of Scientific Research 12 (2020) 645-655.
13. T.P. Jude, E. Panchadcharam, and Koneswaran Masilamani, Computation of Zagreb and Randić indices of two biodegradable dendrimers used in cancer therapy, Ceylon Journal of Science 48 (2019) 359-366.
14. Thayamathy Pio Jude, Elango Panchadcharam, Koneswaran Masilamani, Zagreb Topological indices for hexadentate 3-hydroxypyridinones-terminated dendrimers used in iron binding and anti-microbial activities, Ruhuna Journal of Science 11 (2020) 59-70.
15. P. J. N. Thayamathy, P. Elango and M. Koneswaran.  M-Polynomial and Degree Based Topological Indices for Silicon Oxide, International Research Journal of Pure & Applied Chemistry, 16 (2018) 1-9.
16. Thayamathy P. J. N., Elango P and Koneswaran Masilamani, Forgotten Topological index of some nanostructures, International Journal of Current Multidisciplinary Studies 4 (2015) 909-914.
17. Venujah Pratheep, Kapilraj Natkunarajah, Masilamani Koneswaran, Study on the pozzolanic activity of locally available calcined clay, Journal of National Science Foundation, Accepted for Publication.

PEER REVIEWED PAPERS PUBLISHED AT NATIONAL/ INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES – PUBLISHED AS FULL PAPERS

1. P.H. Nisansala, M. Koneswaran, (2012). Surface modified of Zinc Oxide nanorods using 3-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxy-silane, First National Nanotechnology Conference – Colombo, Sri Lanka (24th – 25th August 2012). 103 – 105.
2. K.A.T.A. Perera, M. Koneswaran, (2012). Determination of inter-layer and structural content in Murunkan clay, First National Nanotechnology Conference – Colombo, Sri Lanka (24th – 25th August 2012). 82 – 84.
3. P.H. Nisansala, R. N. Wijeyasena, M. Koneswaran, (2012) Development of Superhydrophobic Cotton Fabric Using Nanoparticles, International Conference on Advanced Materials, Science and Engineering, Colombo, Sri Lanka July 01 – 04, 2012.
4. P.H. Nisansala, R. N. Wijeyasena, V. Karunaratne, M. Koneswaran, (2012) Development of Photocatalytic Active Building Materials using ZnO Nanorods, International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment (ICSBE), Kandy, Sri Lanka.

PEER REVIEWED PAPERS PUBLISHED AT NATIONAL/ INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES – PUBLISHED AS ABSTRACTS

1. M. Koneswaran, Raed Al-Jowder, R. Narayanaswamy. (2007). Capped ZnS quantum dots as luminescence probes for optical sensing, Graduate Research Conference – University of Manchester, United Kingdom (12th June 2007). 37.
2. M. Koneswaran, N. Ahmed and R. Narayanaswamy. (2008). Dye-Mercaptoacetic acid capped CdS Quantum Dots as Luminescence Probe for Metal Ions, EUROPTRODE IX – Nineth European Conference on Optical Chemical Sensors and Biosensors – DUBLIN, IRELAND (30th March -2nd April 2008). 205.
3. M. Koneswaran, and R. Narayanaswamy. (2008). Surface Modified Luminescent Quantum Dots for Optical Sensors, EUROPTRODE IX – Nineth European Conference on Optical Chemical Sensors and Biosensors – DUBLIN, IRELAND (30th March -2nd April 2008). 206.
4. M. Koneswaran, and R. Narayanaswamy. (2010). Novel Mercaptoacetic Acid Capped CdS/ ZnS Core-Shell Quantum Dots as Fluorescence Sensor for Mercury Ions, EUROPTRODE X – Tenth European Conference on Optical Chemical Sensors and Biosensors – PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC (28th – 30th March 2010). 126.
5. M. Koneswaran, N. Ahmed, R. Narayanaswamy. (2010). Synthesis of Water-soluble, Stable and Highly Luminescent Dye-Mercaptoacetic acid capped CdS Quantum Dots as Fluorescence Sensor for Mercury (II), EUROPTRODE X – Tenth European Conference on Optical Chemical Sensors and Biosensors – PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC (28th – 30th March 2010). 127.
6. M. Koneswaran, R. Narayanaswamy. (2014). Functionalised CdS/ZnS quantum dots for the determination of vitamin B6, EUROPTRODE XII – Twelfth European Conference on Optical Chemical Sensors and Biosensors – ETHENS, GREECE (13th – 16th April 2014). 125.
7. M. Koneswaran, R. Narayanaswamy. (2014). Synthesis of functionalised ZnS quantum dots for the determination of protein, EUROPTRODE XII – Twelfth European Conference on Optical Chemical Sensors and Biosensors – ETHENS, GREECE (13th – 16th April 2014). 126.
8. M. Koneswaran, R. Narayanaswamy. (2014). Development of chemical sensor using luminescent carbon dots, EUROPTRODE XII – Twelfth European Conference on Optical Chemical Sensors and Biosensors – ETHENS, GREECE (13th – 16th April 2014). 127.
9. S. Saraniya, M. Sithambaresan, M. Koneswaran. (2016) Synthesis and Characterization of Copper(II) and Cadmium(II) Complex of Hydroxamate derivatives,  Peradeniya University International Research Sessions 2016  (iPURSE 2016), (04th - 05th November, 2016),  294.
10. A.W. Achini, M. Koneswaran, U. Mathiventhan.  (2021) Preparation of activated carbon for the adsorption of metal ions and antimicrobial activity, Annual Research Session 2021, Faculty of Science, EUSL (14th December 2021), 09.
11. I. G. Anushka, M. Koneswaran, S. Premkumar, (2021) Comparative Study on the Adsorption of Metal Ions on Activated Biochars Produced from Fruits Peels, Annual Research Session 2021, Faculty of Science, EUSL (14th December 2021), 10.
12. Natkunarajah Kapilraj, Masilamani Koneswaran, Maheswaran Sithambaresan. (2021) A Preliminary Study on the pH Compensation Capacity of Encapsulated Calcium Hydroxide in the Simulated Concrete Pore Solution, International Symposium of Rajarata University, 2021 (21st – 22nd December 2021) 71.
13. Kapilraj Natkunarajah, Koneswaran Masilamani, Sithambaresan Maheswaran, D.A.S. Amarasinghe and Dinesh Attygalle. (2021) Changes in pH of Concrete during hydration, PGIS Research Congress 2021 (29th – 31st October 2021), 156.
14. C. Tharanga, M. Koneswaran, U. Mathiventhan.  (2022) A Study on Heavy Metal Ions Adsorption and Antibacterial Activities of Cashew Nut Shell Based Activated Carbon, Annual Research Session 2022, Faculty of Science, EUSL (4th October 2022), 07.
15. N. Kapilraj, M. Koneswaran, (2022) Preparation of Sulfonated Polystyrene Blended Polystyrene Film and its Water Absorption Property under Different pH Environments, PGIS Research Congress 2022 (28th – 30th October 2022), 165.
16. V. Pratheep, N. Kapilraj, M. Koneswaran, (2023) Characterization of naturally occurring clay deposits in Ampara district, Sri Lanka, 10th Ruhuna International Science & Technology Conference – RISTCON2023 (18th January 2023), 69.
17. S. Saraniya, M. Sithambaresan, M. Koneswaran, S. Premkumar. (2017) Synthesis and Spectroscopic Characterization of Cadmium(II) and Copper(II) Complexes of 4-chloro-N-oxidobenzamide and 4-methyl-N- oxidobenzamide ligands,  Annual Research Session 2017, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 47.
18. A.S.S. Athuraliya, M. Koneswaran, J. Lohitharajah, Preparation and Characterisation of Chitin-Clay Bio Nanocomposites for Various Applications, Annual Research Session 2023, Faculty of Science, EUSL, (4th October 2023), 08.

INTERNATIONAL PATENT

Title: pH Stabilizing Composition for Corrosion Protection in Concrete and Methods of Preparation Thereof.

Inventors:

1.  KONESWARAN, M; Department of Chemistry Faculty of Science Eastern University Sri Lanka Chenkalady 30350, Sri Lanka
2. KAPILRAJ, N; Department of Chemistry Faculty of Science Eastern University Sri Lanka Chenkalady 30350, Sri Lanka

International No.: PCT/ 1B2022/ 058443

RESEARCH GRANTS RECEIVED

• Grant: Development Oriented Research (DOR) Grant under the AHEAD scheme awarded by the World Bank
  • Principle Investigator: Dr. M. Koneswaran
  • Grant Amount: Rs. 40 million
  • Grant No.: EUSL/ AHEAD/ DOR 27
  • Title of the Research: Exploration of local nanomaterials for concrete technology

• Grant: National Science Foundation Research Grants – 2011
  • Principle Investigator: Dr. M. Koneswaran
  • Grant Amount: Rs. 980,133.00
  • Grant No.: RG/2011/NANO/02
  • Title of the Research: Synthesis and evaluation of functionalised nanoparticles as optical sensors

POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION 

• Supervision of PhD Student
  • Name of the Student Supervised: Ms. Sandhya Rani Senevirathna 
  • Title of the Thesis: Physical and Photo Properties of 4,4’-Methylenebis(Phenylisocyanate) and Polytetrahydrofuran based Polyurethanes
• Supervision of MPhil Student
  • Name of the Student Supervised: Mr. Natkunarajah Kapilraj 
  • Title of the Research: Formulation of feasible chemical additives to improve the properties and the durability of concrete

1. Development of optical sensors using different types of functionalised nanoparticles.
2. Nanomaterials and their applications in various fields such as development of superhydrophobic surfaces.
3. Nano-concrete – Development of different types of novel materials including admixtures to improve the health of the concrete. 
4. Polymer-nanocomposites
5. Study the topological indices of different drug molecules and nanomaterials to evaluate their properties. 
6. Quantum Dots (QDs)
7. Synthesis and functionalisation of commercially important nanomaterials such as nanosilica, carbon nanotubes (CNT) and, montmonolite - MMT (nanoclay) from natural resources.

1. CH2021: Analytical Chemistry
2. CH2081: Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
3. CH3043: Industrial Chemistry 
4. CH3062: Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
5. CH3081: Nanotechnology and its Applications
6. CH4042: Environmental Chemistry 
7. CH4052: Advanced Analytical Chemistry 

• National Research Council (NRC) Merit Award for Scientific Publication - 2012, conferred by National Research Council, Sri Lanka.  
• National Research Council (NRC) Merit Award for Scientific Publication - 2016, conferred by National Research Council, Sri Lanka.  
• Support Scheme for Supervision of Research Degree (SUSRED) Award 2017 in recognition of the supervision of the PhD. This award is awarded by National Science Foundation (NSF), Sri Lanka.
• Science Research Project Competition (SRPC) Award – 2020/ 2021 for serving as the Principal Supervisor of the Projects conducted by the students from Paddiruppu M.M. Vidyalayam, Kaluwanchikudy which was among the Best 10 Winning Projects at the above competition. This competition organises by the National Science Foundation (NSF) every year.  
• Vice Chancellor's Award for the Output Based Research for the year 2021 - This Award is for the Research Paper published in the SCI- indexed Journal in the year 2019. This award is awarded by the Eastern University, Sri Lanka.  
• Vice Chancellor's Award for the Output Based Research for the year 2022 - This Award is for the Research Paper published in the SCI- indexed Journal in the year 2020. This award is awarded by the Eastern University, Sri Lanka.  
• Award for the Outstanding Contribution in Reviewing in 2017 in the journal "Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical (Elsevier Journal). This award is awarded in 2017 in recognition of the contributions made to the quality of the above journal. 
• Best Poster Presentation Award 2017 - Best Poster Presentation Award for a paper presented at the Annual Research Session (ARS) 2017 organized by Faculty of Health-Care Sciences, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
• Award of a Research Grant by National Science Foundation (NSF) - NSF awarded a Research Grant (Grant No. RG/2011/ NANO/ 02) for the Project Titled "Synthesis and evaluation of functionalised nanoparticles as optical sensors" in 2011.

UNIVERSITY SERVICES

1. Head of the Department of Chemistry, Eastern University Sri Lanka – 1st October 2020 to 30th September 2023.
2. Director, Centre for Information and Communication Technology (CICT), Eastern University, Sri Lanka – May 2013 – June 2016. 
3. Director, University Business Linkage (UBL), Eastern University Sri Lanka – September 2023 to Present. 
4. Editor in Chief, Journal of Science, Eastern University, Sri Lanka – September 2023 to Present.   
5. Served as Student Counsellor at Faculty of Science, EUSL – 04th June 2014 to 14th January 2019. 
6. Project Coordinator for Development Oriented Research (DOR-27) Project under the AHEAD scheme from 1st July 2019 to 30th July 2022. 
7. Coordinator for Eastern University, Sri Lanka to the University Competency Test of Information Technology (UCTIT) conducted under the HETEC Project.
8. Deputy Coordinator/ Activity Coordinator for the activity of “Information and Communication Technology” for the University Development Grant (UDG) of Eastern University – June 2013 – December 2014. 
9. Faculty Coordinator for the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) from 15th February 2019 to 14th February 2021. 
10. Faculty Coordinator for the University Business Linkage (UBL) – September 2015 to Present. 
11. Chairman of the Faculty Research Committee from 11th July 2018 to Present.
12. Member of the Committee to screen the Research Allowance Applications of the Administrative Staff and the Library staff from January 2022 to date. 
13. Member of International Research Conference of Eastern University, Sri Lanka – 2013 and 2015 
14. Member of the Convocation Committee – 2015, 2016 and 2017.
15. Chairman and Member of many Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC)

NATIONAL SERVICES 

1. Director to the Board of Directors of Lanka Education and Research Network (LEARN) from 2nd May 2013 to 30th June 2016.
2. Resource Person for Conducting “Workshops on Nanotechnology and Its Applications” to the A/L teachers for introducing the Nanotechnology in the A/L curriculum. 
3. Involve in Popularisation of Science in Schools, especially in the Scientific Research. This programme conducts by the National Science Foundation (NSF) every year. 
4. Developed a Nanotechnology Kit to teach the Nanotechnology in Schools in Sri Lanka. This was supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF).
5. Contributed to the Capacity Development Programme organized by Ministry of Education to Addi DEs, ADEs, In-service Advisors, Resource Teachers in the Department of Education.
6. Contributed as a Resource Person for the Workshop to Introduce the Nanotechnology to the Chemistry Teachers in Eastern Province.
7. Contributed to the Special School Programmes organised by the Ministry of Technology and Research. 
8. Contributed to the Exhibition and the Technology Transfer Workshop organised by the Ministry of Technology and Research.  
9. Contributed to the workshop on Inculcate Science & Technology Research in School Education organised by Sri Lanka Association of Advancement of Science (SLAAS).
10. Contributed to conduct the Chemistry Olympiad Sri Lanka and Interschool Chemistry Quiz Competition organised by the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon (IChem).
11. Conduct Workshops, Lectures and Seminars on Nanotechnology and Its Applications to the Industrialists. 
12. Closely worked with industries to solve their technical problems and support them to develop new products. 
13. Chief Examiner for the A/L Chemistry for the Year 2021 and 2023.  

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 

1. Reviewer for the following SCI Indexed Journals.
   1. Cement and Concrete Research
   2. ACS Omega
   3. Sensors & Actuators: B. Chemical
   4. Journal of Alloys and Compounds
   5. Journal of Applied Polymer Science
2. Support the industries whenever they have any technical problem in the process of manufactures.