Senior Lecturer
Applied Sciences
Email : sarangikah@appsc.sab.ac.lk
Ph.D., University of Peradeniya.
B.Sc., (Honors) Special Degree in Physics, University of Ruhuna
1. Member- Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS)
2. Member- National Science Foundation
3. Member-Institute of Physics Sri Lanka (IPSL)
1. Modulation of Scheelite InVO4, CaWO4 semiconductor – employing carbon-supported materials (graphene, g-C3N4, C-dots) as electron flow mediators and electrocatalysts for photoelectrochemical H2-O2 production direct splitting of water.
Journal Publications
Efficiency enhancement in dye-sensitized solar cells irrespective of the electrolyte medium by nanostructured tri-layer TiO2 photoanode, H.N.M. Sarangika, M.A.K.L.Dissanayake, G.K.R.Senadeera, IONICS, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11581-020-03620-7
Polymer‑free gel electrolyte and its application in TiO2‑based electrochromic devices, devices, H. M. B. I. Gunathilaka, V. A. Seneviratne, H. N. M. Sarangika, Journal of Applied Electrochemistry (2023) 53:2185–2196, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10800-023-01912-0
Effect of TiO2 nanofillers on ionic conductivity enhancement Mg (BH4)2:polyethylene oxide (PEO) polymer gel electrolyte, HNM Sarangika, HTG Shashintha, M Dissanayake, GKR Senadeera, Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry (2023), https://doi.org/10.1007/s10008-023-05748-8
Conference Proceedings- Published as a full paper
DEVELOPMENT OF LIQUID ELECTROLYTE AND THEIR APPLICATIONS IN ELECTROCHROMIC DEVICES, H. M. B. I. Gunathilaka, V.A.Seneviratne, H. N. M. Sarangika, 36th Technical Sessions, Institute of Physics, Sri Lanka (IPSL), 2020
Application of Electrospun Polyacrylonıtrıle (PAN) Nanofıbre Membrane Gel Electrolyte In TiO 2 based Electrochromic Devices, H.N.M. Sarangika, H. K. D. W. M. N. R. Divarathne, Lakshman Dissanayake, G.K.R. Senadeera, 4th International Conference on Inventive Research in Material Science and Technology (ICIRMST 2023), 20-21, January 2023, in RVS Technical Campus, Coimbatore, India.
Conference Proceedings- Published as an abstracts
Development of PVP Based Electrolytes and Their Applications in Electrochromic Devices., H. M. B. I. Gunathilaka, V. A.Seneviratne, H. N. M. Sarangika, The 08th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka ICSUSL 2021 01st – 03rd Dec. 2021 Belihuloya, Sri Lanka
HYDROTHERMALY SYNTHESIZED NANOSTRUCTURED WO3 THIN FILMS FOR ELECTROCHROMIC DEVICES, E.G.O.D Egodawaththa, H.N.M. Sarangika, V.P.S. Perera. J.A.D.M Dharmathilake, G.M.L.P. Aponsu, Applied Science Undergraduate Research Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2023
Application of Electrospun Polyacrylonitrile (PAN)Nanofibre Membrane Gel Electrolyte in TiO2 Based Electrochromic Devices, H.N.M. Sarangika, G.K.R. Senadeera, M.A.K.L. Dissanayake, H.K.D.W.M.N.R. Divaratne, International Conference on Inventive Research in Material Science and Technology (ICIRMT), 20-21 January 2023, Coimbatore, India
Enhancing Efficiency in Poly(Ethylene Oxide) Solid Polymer Electrolyte -based Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells: The Synergistic Effect
of Plasticizers, Mixed Cations, and Nanofillers.
M.A.K.L.Dissanayake , R.A.Jayarathna , G.K.R.Senadeera , J.M.K.W.Kumari , H.N.M. Sarangika, 18th Asian Conference on Solid State Ionics, Chennai, India
WO3 Nanostructured Thin Films Prepared by In Situ Hydrothermal Method as a Low-cost, Multifunctional Material, H.N.M Sarangika, E.G.O.D Egodawaththa, H. M. B. I. Gunathilaka, M.A.K.L. Dissanayake, G.K.R. Senadeera Sangeeta Ghosh, Chinmoy Bhattacharya, 18th Asian Conference on Solid State Ionics, Chennai, India
Hydrothermally Assisted Synthesis and Characterization of Nanostructured WO3 Thin Film for Photoelectrochemical (PEC) Applications, H.N.M Sarangika, E.G.O.D Egodawaththa, H. M. B. I. Gunathilaka, Sangeeta Ghosh, Chinmoy Bhattacharya, H.Y.R. Atapattu, G.M.L.P Aponsu, 18th Asian Conference on Solid State Ionics, Chennai, India
1. Overseas Special Training Programme (OSTP) allowance, National Science Foundation, Sri Lanka 2015
2. Indo-Sri Lanka Joint Research Grant 2019
3. India Science and Research Fellowship (ISRF) 2022
1. Development of LiCl-based electrolytes and their applications in Electrochromic Devices (Completed 2017-2022), Postgraduate Institute of Science (PGIS), University of Peradeniya
2. Natural Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Using Mahogany Bark Pigments as Sensitizer, (2022-up to now), Postgraduate Institute of Science (PGIS), University of Peradeniya
Visiting Lectures
Faculty of Engineering Technology, The Open University of Sri Lanka. Course conducted: Foundation in Technology CEX2312
Reviewer
1. International Journal of Ionics The Science and Technology of Ionic Motion, Springer. (from 2017)
2. International Conference on Advanced Materials for Clean Energy and Health Applications (AMCEHA)-2019., University of Jaffna.
3. 10th Annual Research Session of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (ARS) 2018.
4. SLAAS Annual Sessions - 2020
5. The annual progress review of Ph.D. and M.Phil. Students of the Faculty of Natural Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka, 2021-2023
6. Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology (2023)
7. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) (2024)
8. Journal of Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies (2024)
Panel Member
1. 2nd International Research Symposium 2018 (IRSUWU), Uwa Wellassa University of Sri Lanka.
2. 8th Annual Research Session of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (ARS) 2018.
Examiner
1. M.Sc in Physics of materials, Postgraduate Institute of Science (PGIS), University of Peradeniya 2021
1.Student Counselor for the academic year 2009/2010, 2010/2011 and 2016/2017
2. Activity coordinator, AHEAD project, Department of Physical Sciences and Technology
3. Faculty coordinator, Newsletter of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2019.
4. Member, Progress Monitoring Committee Faculty Building Complex of the Faculty of Applied Sciences Stage II
5. Member of the Task Force for Self Evaluation Report (SER) compilation for Program Review (PR) of the Faculty of Applied Sciences, 2020 (May 2019 to date)
6. Member of Laboratory Committee, Faculty of Applied Sciences 2019.
7. Faculty Coordinator, 8th ICSUSL conference 2021