Dr. M.A.Y.L. Nadeesha

Prof. Nadeesha Mathota ArachchiProfessor

Email Address	:	nadeesha@kln.ac.lk
Telephone No	:	+94 (0)11 2 903 259 (ext: 259)
Office Location	:	B1 337
Teaching	:	Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry
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Work Experiences:

Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2022 to Present
Chairman - University Health and Safety Services Steering Committee, 2024 to Present
Coordinator - Central Equipment Facility, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, 2022 to Present
Director/Student Affairs, University of Kelaniya - 2021 to 2024
Senior Lecturer, Grade I, Department of Chemistry, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019 to 2022
Senior Lecturer, Grade II, Department of Chemistry, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2015 to 2019
Visiting Lecturer, Department of Polymer Sciences, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2020
Visiting Lecturer, Department of Physical Sciences & Technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sabaragamuwa, April 2016 to April 2018
Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2008 to 2015

Awards and Honors

Research Interests

Recent Research Publications:

Peer-Reviewed Publications (in refereed index journals)

Walimunige SJ, Arachchige YLNM, Katugampalage DPPG (2024) Evaluation of antidiabetic and antioxidant properties of selected soybean varieties
and their suitability to incorporate into wheat bread. Journal of Food and Bioprocess Engineering 7(1):1-8.
Arachchige YLNM, and Fernando TD (2022) Equilibrium Isotherms, Kinetics, and Thermodynamic Mechanisms of a Novel Polyacrylamide-Strychnos potatorum Seed-Derived Activated Carbon Composite for Aqueous Hardness Removal. Journal of Chemistry 2022
Fernando TD, Arachchige YLNM, Sanjeewani KVP, and Rajaguru R (2022) Comprehensive Groundwater Quality Analysis in Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology (CKDu) Prevalence Areas of Sri Lanka to Investigate the Responsible Culprit. Journal of Chemistry 2022
Fernando TD, Arachchige YLNM, Nawarathne WNCP (2021) Adsorption of diazinon residues from water by Strychnos potatorum seed flakes: Equilibrium isotherm and thermodynamic analysis. Indian Journal of Science and Technology 14(6): 573-581. https://d oi.org/10.17485/IJST/v14i6.2160
Fernando, T.D., Jayawardena, B.M. and Mathota Arachchige, Y.L., "Variation of different metabolites and heavy metals in Oryza sativa L., related to chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology in Sri Lanka". Chemosphere 2020, p.125836.
Madhubhashini Maddumaarachchi, Yohan L. N. Mathota Arachchige, Tan Zhang, and Frank D. Blum, “Dynamics of cetyltrimethylammonium bromide head groups in bulk by solid-state deuterium NMR spectroscopy”. Langmuir 2018 34 (37), 11058-11065.
Prema, Y. L. N. Mathota Arachchige, R. E. Murray, L. M. Slaughter, “Decarbonization” of an imino-N-heterocyclic carbene ligand via triple benzyl migration from hafnium”, Chemical Communications, 51 (2015) 6753.
Handa, Y. L. N. Mathota Arachchige, L. M. Slaughter, “Access to 2′-Substituted Binaphthyl Monoalcohols via Complementary Nickel-Catalyzed Kumada Coupling Reactions under Mild Conditions: Key Role of a P, O Ligand”, The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 78 (2013) 5694.

Peer Reviewed Abstracted Presentations

H.U. Shamudika, M.A.Y.L. Nadeesha, H.P.C.P. Hewawasam and D.J. Jayasanka (2024). Comparative evaluation of water hyacinth, vegetable waste and gliricidia as nitrogen sources for composting paddy husk, Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka (RESCON 2024), Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.p.26

D. M. S. N. Dissanayake, Y. L. N. Mathota Arachchige and A. Welagedara (2024). Assessment of treated wastewater reuse potential at a common wastewater treatment plant: A case study for a major export processing zone in Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences (ICAPS 2024-Kelaniya), Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.p.161

S. N. Fernando, V. P. A. Weerasinghe and Y. L. N. Mathota Arachchige (2024). Evaluation of spatial and temporal patterns in groundwater quality in the Kalpitiya peninsula, Proceedings of the International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences (ICAPS 2024-Kelaniya), Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.p.43

Fernando T.D., Wickckramaarachchi W.A.M.P. and Arachchige Y.L.N.M. (2024) Defluorination of drinking water through the novel polyacrylamide -
Strychnos Potatorum seed derived activated carbon composite, Proceedings of 8th International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University, IRCUWU 2024. p. 105

Buthpitiya B.L.S.K., Mathota Arachchige Y. L. N. (2024) Analysis of Efficiency and the Adsorption Nature of Malachite Green Dye from an Aqueous Solution on Activated Carbon Generated from Strychnos Potatorum (Ingini) Seeds, Proceedings of SLIIT International Conference on Engineering and Technology
- 2024. p. 25

Priyangani C.D.A.M.S., Mathota Arachchige Y.L.N, and Kannangara A.T(2024) The Presence of Bisphenol A in Some Food Containers Used in Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the 2nd International Research Symposium on Traditional Medicine (AyurEx Colombo) – 2024. p. 173

Kumbalatharaarachchi L.P. and Mathota Arachchige Y.L.N (2023) Adsorption of Malachite Green Oxalate Dye from Aqueous Solution by Strychnos potatorum (Ingini) Seed Flakes: Equilibrium Isotherm and Kinetic Analysis, Proceedings of the 9th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. p. 192

S. Premananda, Y. L. N. M. Arachchige and C. K. Hemachandra (2023). Assessment of heavy metals in oysters (Crassostrea cucullata), sediments, and water in selected locations of Negombo estuary, Proceedings of the International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences (ICAPS 2023-Kelaniya), Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.p.44
Hemanthi, R. M. K, Mathota Arachchige, Y. L. N. (2021) Tea waste derived activated carbon-polyacrylamide composite as a potential agent for the removal of Chromium and Nickel from aquatic systems, Proceedings of the International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences (ICAPS 2021-Kelaniya) Volume 1, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.p.81
Undugoda, P. M, Mathota Arachchige, Y. L. N. (2021) Tea waste derived activated carbon – polyacrylamide composites as a potential agent for the removal of Calcium and Magnesium based water hardness, Proceedings of the International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences (ICAPS 2021-Kelaniya) Volume 1, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. p.78
Amarathunga, N.V., Mathota Arachchige, Y.L.N. (2020). Removal of diazinon pesticide from water using a polyacrylamide - Strychnos potatorum (Ingini) seeds derived activated carbon composite. International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences, 2020. Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, p.104.
Pathirana, E.M.S.R., Mathota Arachchige, Y.L.N (2020). Novel Strychnos potatorum seeds derived activated carbon incorporated polyacrylamide composite for the removal of Cr (VI) residues from aqueous media. International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences, 2020. Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, p.103.

Fernando, T.D., Sanjeewani, K.V.P., Rajaguru, R.A.M.T.S., Mathota Arachchige, Y.L., 2019, “Comparison of selected anion contents of well water in Madawachchiya divisional secretariat area with Palagala and Mihinthale divisional secretariat areas”, Proceeding of the International symposium on water quality and human health: Challenges ahead, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Rashmika, R.W.H.C., Mathota Arachchige, Y.L., 2019, “Phytoremidiation of diazinon residues by Schenoplectus grossus plant (A model study)”, Proceeding of the International Research Symposium in Pure and Applied Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Jayasekera, H.S., MathotaArachchige, Y.L. 2018, “Assesment of selected water quality parameters in well water samples from Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown etiology(CKDu) affected Unagaswewa area”, Proceeding of the International Research Symposium in Pure and Applied Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Nawarathne, W.N.C.P., Mathota Arachchige, Y.L., 2018, “Usage of Strychnos potatorum (ingini) seeds for the reduction of diazinon residues in water”, Proceeding of the International Research Symposium in Pure and Applied Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Fernando, T.D., Mathota Arachchige, Y.L., 2018, “Assessment of hardness and selected anions content of well water in Mahadivulwewa and Puhudivula grama niladari divisions in Madawachchiya divisional secretariat area”, Proceeding of the International Research Symposium in Pure and Applied Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Fernando, T.D., Mathota Arachchige, Y.L., Jayawardena, B.M., 2018, “Cadmium, Chromium and Lead Burden in Cooked Rice in Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology (CKDu) Prevalent Areas”, Proceeding of the International Postgraduate Research Symposium, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
U.K.M. Malka, Y.L.N. Mathota Arachchige, “Copper and Zinc content of Lasia spinosa (kohila) in selected areas of the Western Province, Sri Lanka”, Symposium proceedings, Fifth international symposium on water quality and human health: challenges ahead, (2016) 28.
Madhubhashini Maddumaarachchi, Yohan L. Mathota Arachchige, Tan Zhang, and Frank D. Blum, “Dynamics of cetyltrimethylammonium bromide in bulk and on silica by solid-state deuterium NMR spectroscopy”, American Chemical Society Midwest Regional Meeting, St. Joseph, MO, October 2015.
L. N. Mathota Arachchige, J. Le, L. M. Slaughter, “Correlation of Ligand Donicity with Catalytic Activity in a Series of Gold (I) Carbene and Phosphine Complexes”, American Chemical Society National Meeting, Dallas, TX, March 2014.
M.A.Y. L. Nadeesha, K. A. S. Pathiratne, “Corrosion stability of an aluminum alloy used in making of some cooking pans in Sri Lanka”, Proc. Sri Lanka Ass. Adv. Sci., 64 (2008) 137.
K. A. S. Pathiratne, S. S. Skandharaja, M. A.Y. L. Nadeesha, “Determinations of Trace Concentrations of Several Heavy Metals in Some Locally Available Ayurvedic Preparations”, Journal of Ayurveda and Traditional Medicines, (2008).
K. A. S. Pathiratne, M. A.Y. L. Nadeesha, “Stabilities of the two aluminum alloys A 6063 and A 6082 against corrosion in several fresh and salt water environments”, CHEMTECH 2007, Institute of Chemistry Ceylon Proceedings part II, (2007) 5.