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Department of Physics

Inspiring the Next Generation: Undergraduate Research Recognition

The following Demonstrators of the Department of Physics have won first and third places in the SLAAS – Annual Awards 2024 under Section E1: Physical Science (Physics/Mathematics/Statistics), in recognition of their significant achievements in undergraduate research. The details are as follows:

1st Place
Mr. P. B. K. G. W. Baduge
"Non-Destructive Detection of Internal Defects in Trees Using Infrared Thermography (IRT)"
Supervisors: Dr. J. A. C. P. Jayalath, Dr. N. L. Dasanayake


3rd Place

Ms. N. S. Ravindran
"Fabrication of Three Electrode Photo-Supercapacitor to Harness Light Energy and Storage"
Supervisors: Prof. T. M. W. J. Bandara, Dr. K. B. N. Wijayarathne


3rd place

Mr. Y. P. C. P. C. B. Yapa
"Antibacterial Nanofiber Membrane with Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: Textile Applications"
Supervisors: Dr. V. Sivakumar, Dr. J. P. Liyanage Co-Supervisor: Dr. B. S. Dassanayake