Chandima Narangoda | Material Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Chandima Narangoda | Material Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Chandima J. Narangoda is a Senior Lecturer in Chemistry at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, and Director of its Center for Advanced Material Research. With a Ph.D. from Clemson University, his work focuses on organic synthesis, polymer technology, and materials science. He has received numerous research awards and holds multiple patents. Chandima actively collaborates internationally and mentors students while contributing to industry-oriented solutions.

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šŸŽ“ Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry (2020): Clemson University, SC, USA. B.Sc. in Chemistry (2013): First Class, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. Interned at Elastomeric Engineering Co., Ltd., specializing in material innovation.

šŸ’¼ Experience

Senior Lecturer: University of Sri Jayewardenepura (2021ā€“Present). Director: Center for Advanced Material Research (2023ā€“Present). Graduate Assistant: Clemson University (2015ā€“2020). Consultant: Industry research for MAS Innovation, SLIBTECH, and others.

šŸ† Awards and Honors

University Research Awards: 2022, 2023. Outstanding Graduate Researcher: Clemson University (2019). L.A.C. Alles Memorial Award: Sri Jayewardenepura (2014). CIC Chemistry Award: Sri Lanka (2012).

šŸ”¬ Research Focus

Development of biologically significant therapeutics. Innovations in latex, cellulose, and chitosan-based materials. Conductive polymer-based sensors for diagnostics. Advanced polymers for industry and biomedical applications.

Conclusion

Dr. Narangoda is a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his significant contributions to chemistry, impactful innovations, and dedication to academia and industry-focused solutions.

Publications šŸ“š

  1. Degradation of pesticides using amine-functionalized cellulose nanocrystals
    Year: 2020
    Authors: MI Swasy, BR Brummel, C Narangoda, MF Attia, JM Hawk, F Alexis

 

  1. Accessing the rare diazacyclobutene motif
    Year: 2018
    Authors: CJ Narangoda, TR Lex, MA Moore, CD McMillen, A Kitaygorodskiy

 

  1. Cycloaddition/Electrocyclic Ring Opening Sequence between Alkynyl Sulfides and Azodicarboxylates To Provide N,N-Dicarbamoyl 2-Iminothioimidates
    Year: 2019
    Authors: CJ Narangoda, T Kakeshpour, TR Lex, BK Redden, MA Moore, EM Frank

 

  1. Telescoped Oxidation and Cycloaddition of Urazoles to Access Diazacyclobutenes
    Year: 2022
    Authors: BA Miller, CJ Narangoda, TL Johnson, RD Barata, F Belue, EE Solomon

 

  1. Scaled synthesis of polyamine-modified cellulose nanocrystals from bulk cotton and their use for capturing volatile organic compounds
    Year: 2021
    Authors: BR Brummel, CJ Narangoda, MF Attia, MI Swasy, GD Smith, Jr, F Alexis

 

  1. Enhancement of mechanical properties of natural rubber latex sheets by incorporating allyl-modified microcrystalline cellulose (AMCC)
    Year: 2024
    Authors: MH Nayanajith, CJ Narangoda, AI Ratnayake, L Karunanayake

 

  1. Polyaniline Film-Based Interdigitated Capacitive Sensor for Ammonia Gas Detection
    Year: 2023
    Authors: PSS Panawala, I Tissera, N Dinujaya, DAS Amarasinghe, C Narangoda

 

  1. Cycloaddition of Phenyltriazolinedione with Carbazole-Alkynes and Yne-Carbamates to Access Diazacyclobutenes
    Year: 2024
    Authors: BA Miller, CJ Narangoda, S Kwain, WT Bridges, M Noori, EE Solomon

 

  1. New Strategy for Synthesizing Catalyst-free HCl-doped Polyaniline
    Year: 2023
    Authors: N Dinujaya, C Narangoda, L Karunanayake, PSS Panawala, I Tissera

 

  1. Diazacyclobutene derivatives as anti-parasitic drug substances
    Year: 2022
    Authors: DC Whitehead, JC Morris, CJ Narangoda

 

  1. Scaled Synthesis of Polyamine-Modified Cellulose Nanocrystals from Bulk Cotton and Their Use for Capturing Volatile Organic Compounds
    Year: 2021
    Authors: BR Brummel, CJ Narangoda, MF Attia, MI Swasy, GD Smith Jr, F Alexis

 

  1. Diazacyclobutene derivatives and methods of synthesis thereof
    Year: 2020
    Authors: DC Whitehead, JC Morris, CJ Narangoda

 

  1. Electron-Rich Alkynes and Azodicarboxylates Chemistry Towards Vicinal Diamine Motif Containing Small Molecules and N-Heterocycles
    Year: 2020
    Authors: CJ Narangoda

 

  1. Fascinating dynamic behavior of rare diazacyclobutenes
    Year: 2019
    Authors: C Narangoda, A Kitaygorodskiy, C McMillen, J Jackson, D Whitehead