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Professor NP Liyanawaduge

Professor

Faculty of Technology

Email : prasanna@appsc.sab.ac.lk

    Qualifications

  • B.Sc (Special in Physics) , 2000-University of Ruhuna

     

     

    Qualifications

  • M.Phil, in Material Physics(Dye sensityzed solar cells) 2005 -University of Ruhuna

    Qualifications

  • PhD in Material Physics-Superconductivity, 2014-University of Peradeniya

    Membership of Professional Bodies/Associations

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    Member of Material Research Society in Singapore(MRS-Singapore)

    Memeber of Institute of Physics Sri Lanka

    Member of Sri Lanka Association for Advancement of Science

    Member of Young Scientists Forum in Sri Lanka

     

    Research Interests

  • High Tc Superconductors

    Metrology

    High Entropy Alloys

    Research Grants/Research Awards

    • President Awards for Research Publication in year 2014.
    • Presidential Awards for Inventions in year 2018
    • SLASS General Research Commitee Postgraduate Research Merit Award-2016
    • Achievement Award at the ITI Biennial Research symposium in 2015.
    • Appreciation Award at the ITI Biennial Research symposium in 2015.
    • NSF-SUSRED  Award -Ph.D Thesis-2015
    • Best Inventor Award Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka-2024
    • Silver Award, Sahasak Nimawum National Exhibition and Compition 2025.

     

    Research Publication in Indexed Journals

  • 1. Liyanawaduge, N. P., Shiva Kumar Singh., Anuj Kumar., Rajveer Jha., Karunaratne, B. S. B., Awana, V. P. S., Magnetization and Magneto – resistance in Y(Ba1-xSrx)2Cu3O7-δ (x:0.00-0.50) Superconductors” ., Supercond. Sci. Technol. 2012, 25, 035017.

     

    2. Liyanawaduge, N.P., Anuj Kumar., Rajveer Jha., Karunaratne, B.S.B., Awana, V.P.S., “High field magneto-transport and magnetization study of Y1-xCaxBa2Cu3O7-δ (x:0.00-0.25)” ., J. Alloys and Comp. 2012, 543, 135.

     

    3. Liyanawaduge, N.P., Anuj Kumar., Shiva Kumar., Karunaratne, B.S.B., Awana,V.P.S., “The Role of Ca in Superconducting and Magnetic Properties of Y1-xCaxBa2Cu3O7-δ (x:0.00-0.30)” ., J. Supercond. Nov Magn. 2012, 25, 31.

     

    4. Liyanawaduge, N.P., Shiva Kumar Singh., Anuj Kumar., Awana, V.P.S., Kishan, H.,Superconducting and Magnetic Properties of Zn –doped YBa2Cu3O7-δ” ., J.Supercond. Nov Magn. 2011, 24, 1599.

     

    5. Liyanawaduge, N.P., Anuj Kumar., Karunaratne, B.S.B., Amita Malik., Kishan, H., Awana, V.P.S., “Inter-and Intra-granular Interactions of ReBa2Cu3O7- δ”., J. Supercond. Nov Magn. 2011, 24, 1893.

    6.Liyanawaduge, N.P., Sooriyaarchchi, A.,” A method to calibrate steel length measuring tapes by mechanical comparison”, Sri Lanka Journal of Technology 2022,3(01) ,1-7.

    7. Liyanawaduge, N.P, “A method to calibrate length measuring rulers by mechanical comparision”, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovations 2025, Volume XII issue X.

    8. Samarakoon H.M.V.M.B, Pannilage M. H. Madhushanka, Kohobhange S. P. Karunadasa, Manoratne C.H, Liyanawaduge N.P"Low-melting-point high-entropy alloys: insight into the potential ofmulti-principal element systems for functional material applications",Chemical Papers, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11696-026-05526-6.

     

    Published in abstract/Extended abstract at the National/International Conferences/Symposium

  • 6. Liyanawaduge, N.P., Anuj Kumar., Awana, V.P.S., Poster presentation, International Conference on Quantum Effects in Solids of Today, New-Delhi, India, 2010.

    7. Liyanawaduge, N.P., Karunaratne, B.S.B., Awana, V.P.S., Abstracts of papers, 7th International Conference on Materials for Advanced Technologies (ICMAT), Singapore, 2013.

    8. Liyanawaduge, N. P., Karunaratne, B.S.B., Awana, V.P.S., Abstracts of papers, Proceedings of the 69th annual session of SLASS, 2013,134.

    9. Liyanawaduge, N.P., Karunaratne, B.S.B., Awana, V.P.S., Abstracts of papers, Peradeniya University International Research Session (iPurse-2014), 439.

    10. N.P Liyanawaduge, C.A.N Fernando, Abstracts of papers, Proceedings of the 62nd Annual Session of SLAAS-2006, 92.

    11. N.P Liyanawaduge, C.A.N Fernando, Abstracts of papers, Proceedings of the 62nd Annual Session of SLAAS-2006, 93.

    12. C.A.N Fernando, N.P Liyanawaduge, Abstracts of papers, Proceedings of the 57th Annual Session of SLAAS-2001, 218.

    13. Liyanawaduge, N.P., Karunaratne, B.S.B., Awana, V.P.S., Abstracts of papers, PGIS Congress (2014).

    14. Liyanawaduge, N.P, Sooriyaarchchi, A, Abstract of papers, Proceedings of the 2nd ITI biennial research symposium 2015.

    15. Madushan M.K.T Liyanawaduge N.P, De Silva R.C.L., and Kottegoda I.R.M,” Investigation on Optimum Composition for Active Material of Positive Electrode of Lead Acid Battery”, proceeding in the 9th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

    16. H.G.E.M.R.S.J Ekanayaka, Kahandawala K.A.K.K, Geewindya K.A.G, Sirisena K.O.D and Liyanawaduge N.P, “Fabrication and performance evaluation of a dry block temperature calibrator”,2nd International /7th Biennial Research Symposium-Industrial Technology Institue-2025

    Patents Received

  • 1. Liyanawaduge , Nalin., Sooriyaarchchi , Anura. 2016 . A Calibration System For Measuring Tapes By Mechanical Comparison. LK/P/1/17609, filed March 03, 2014, and issued April 27, 2016

    2. Nain Prasanna Liyanawaduge, Shamila Asintha Athauda Arachch, A Mechanical calibration system for Length Measuring Sticks, LK/P/1/22371

    National and International certificates for inventions

  • Presidential Awards for inventions in 2018 organized by Sri Lanka Inventors Commision

    Silver Awards , Sahasak Nimayum National Exhibition and Compitition 2025

    Published Text Books for University/School Students

  • Evolution of Measurement Units And Fundamental Concepts of Metrology

    © Dr. N.P Liyanawaduge 

    First Edition : December 2020 

    This book is published by Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka to celebrate its Silver Jubilee – 2021. 

    Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka,

     P.O.Box 02,

     Belihuloya, 

    70140 E-mail: info@sab.ac.lk 

    Tel : 045 2280014/ 45-2280087 

    Web:https://sab.ac.lk 

     ISBN 978-955-644-105-5

    A Procedure for Calibration of Metal Length Measuring Tapes by a Mechanical Comparison Technique(Tape to Tape) (ISBN 978-624-5727-26-1)

    Positions Held/Hold or service Rendering/Rendering (University Level/National Level/International Level)

  • Working as a Technical Assessor in Metrology as per ISO-17025 standards of Sri Lanka Accreditation Board

    A Chief examiner at the evaluation of GCE/(A/L) examination in subjects of Physics and Science for Technology.

    A Judging Pannel member in Sri Lanka Inventors Commision

    Deputy Senior Student Consillor -Faculty of Technolgy

    Faculty Representatiove  University Buisness Linkage Cell.

    Faculty Representative to the Housing Committe of the University.

    Head of the Department, Department of Engineering Technology