Dr. Chandima Narangoda | Material Chemistry | Best Researcher Award
Mr at University of Sri Jayewardenepura Sri Lanka
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.
Profile
🎓 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.
💼 Experience
Senior Lecturer: University of Sri Jayewardenepura (2021–Present). Director: Center for Advanced Material Research (2023–Present). Graduate Assistant: Clemson University (2015–2020). Consultant: Industry research for MAS Innovation, SLIBTECH, and others.
🏆 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).
🔬 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.
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Publications 📚
- Degradation of pesticides using amine-functionalized cellulose nanocrystals
Year: 2020
Authors: MI Swasy, BR Brummel, C Narangoda, MF Attia, JM Hawk, F Alexis
- Accessing the rare diazacyclobutene motif
Year: 2018
Authors: CJ Narangoda, TR Lex, MA Moore, CD McMillen, A Kitaygorodskiy
- 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
- Telescoped Oxidation and Cycloaddition of Urazoles to Access Diazacyclobutenes
Year: 2022
Authors: BA Miller, CJ Narangoda, TL Johnson, RD Barata, F Belue, EE Solomon
- 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
- 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
- Polyaniline Film-Based Interdigitated Capacitive Sensor for Ammonia Gas Detection
Year: 2023
Authors: PSS Panawala, I Tissera, N Dinujaya, DAS Amarasinghe, C Narangoda
- 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
- New Strategy for Synthesizing Catalyst-free HCl-doped Polyaniline
Year: 2023
Authors: N Dinujaya, C Narangoda, L Karunanayake, PSS Panawala, I Tissera
- Diazacyclobutene derivatives as anti-parasitic drug substances
Year: 2022
Authors: DC Whitehead, JC Morris, CJ Narangoda
- 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
- Diazacyclobutene derivatives and methods of synthesis thereof
Year: 2020
Authors: DC Whitehead, JC Morris, CJ Narangoda
- Electron-Rich Alkynes and Azodicarboxylates Chemistry Towards Vicinal Diamine Motif Containing Small Molecules and N-Heterocycles
Year: 2020
Authors: CJ Narangoda
- Fascinating dynamic behavior of rare diazacyclobutenes
Year: 2019
Authors: C Narangoda, A Kitaygorodskiy, C McMillen, J Jackson, D Whitehead