Anoja Kawsihan

Anoja Kawsihan

Higher Degree by Research Candidate

School of Chemical Engineering

Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

Anoja Kawsihan (Past name: Anoja Senthilnathan) is currently engaged in research focused on Electrochemical CO2 reduction for multi-carbon products, under the supervision of Professor Zaiping Guo and Dr. Jinshuo Zou. Her academic journey began with a B.Sc. (Special) degree in Mineral Resources and Technology from Uva Welassa University, Sri Lanka, followed by the successful completion of an MPhil in Nano and Advanced Technology in 2021 at the Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology, Homagama, Sri Lanka.

During her undergraduate studies, Anoja Kawsihan conducted research on the Microbial Aided Leaching of Iron Contaminant from Eppawala Apatite to Produce an Effective Phosphate Fertilizer. She further expanded her academic horizons by undertaking an internship at the Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology, engaging in diverse projects such as the Precursor Mediated One-pot Synthesis of Nanosilver Rainbow and the Preparation of Iron yttrium oxide nanoparticles as a value addition to garnet sand.

For her Master's degree, she focused on Nanomaterials from Sri Lankan Mica Minerals: Synthesis, Characterization, Properties, and Applications. During this period, she successfully synthesized advanced materials utilizing Muscovite Mica minerals, enhancing their properties for potential industrial applications. Her expertise also extends to a project investigating the production of titanium from titanium oxides through magnesium vapor reduction.

Throughout her academic and research endeavors, she has demonstrated proficiency in utilizing analytical instruments such as SEM, FT-IR, XRD, UV-Vis Spectrophotometer, and TGA. Her comprehensive background and contributions underscore her commitment to advancing knowledge in the field of materials science and technology.

  • Language Competencies
    Language Competency
    English Can read, write, speak and understand spoken
    Sinhala; Sinhalese Can understand spoken
    Tamil Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review

  • Education
    Date Institution name Country Title
    2017 - 2021 Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology Sri Lanka MPhil
    2013 - 2017 Uva Wellassa University Sri Lanka B.Sc.(special)

  • Journals
    Year Citation
    2020 Senthilnathan, A., Ekanayake, U. G. M., Dissanayake, D. M. S. N., & Mantilaka, M. M. M. G. P. G. (2020). “In-Situ Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nano-Seeds on Muscovite Mica Sheets as A Highly Active Photocatalyst”. Journal of Nanoscience Research, 1(1).
    2019 Senthilnathan, A., Dissanayake, D. M. S. N., Chandrakumara, G. T. D., Mantilaka, M. M. M. G. P. G., Rajapakse, R. M. G., Pitawala, H. M. T. G. A., & Nalin de Silva, K. M. (2019). Akaganeite nanorices deposited muscovite mica surfaces as sunlight active green photocatalyst. Royal Society Open Science, 6(3), 182212.
    DOI
    - Kawsihan, A., Dissanayake, D. M. S. N., Rathuwadu, N. P. W., Perera, H. C. S., Dayananda, K. E. D. Y. T., Koswattage, K. R., . . . Mantilaka, M. M. M. G. P. G. (n.d.). Synthesis of an eco-inspired anticorrosive composite for mild steel applications. RSC Advances, 13(41), 28852-28860.
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  • Book Chapters
    Year Citation
    2020 Mantilaka, M. M. M. G. P. G., Wijesinghe, W. P. S. L., Dissanayake, D. M. S. N., Mihiri Ekanayake, U. G., & Senthilnathan, A. (2020). Current review on the utilization of nanoparticles for ceramic matrix reinforcement. In Interfaces in Particle and Fibre Reinforced Composites (pp. 345-367). Elsevier.
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  • Conference Papers
    Year Citation
    2023 Kawsihan, A., Guo, Z., & Zou, J. (2023). Production of C2+ products through the Electrochemical Reduction of CO2 by Single atom Fe decorated Cu nano-dendrites. In Cooperating on a Global Opportunity. Brisbane, Australia.
    2020 Senthilnathan, A., Dissanayake, D. M. S. N., Rathuwadu, N., Mantilaka, M. M. M. G. P. G., & Rajapakse, R. M. G. (2020). Preparation of muscovite nano composites of polyaniline with superior anti- corrosive property, as the protective coating on mild steel surfaces. In Proceedings of the 36th Technical Session of Geological Society of Sri Lanka. University of Peradeniya, Kandy, Sri Lanka.
    2019 Senthilnathan, A., Ekanayake, U. G. M., & Mantilaka, M. M. M. G. P. G. (2019). In-situ synthesis of Zinc Oxide Seeds on Thin Film of Mica as the Highly Reactive Photocatalyst under UV-light irradiation. In Proceedings of IRCUWU. Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka.
    2018 Senthilnathan, A., Dissanayake, D. M. S. N., Palihawadana, T. C., Wijesena, R. N., Tissera, N. D., & Mantilaka, M. M. M. G. P. G. (2018). Synthesis of Feldspar Nanoparticles by Top Down Approach. In International Research Symposium, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. Badulla, Sri Lanka.
    2018 Dissanayake, D. M. S. N., Senthilnathan, A., Chandrakumara, G. T. D., & Mantilaka, M. M. M. G. P. G. (2018). Nano-porous Iron Yttrium Oxide Particles Synthesis as Value Addition to Sri Lankan Garnet Sand. In International Research Symposium, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. Badulla, Sri Lanka.
    2018 Senthilnathan, A., Dissanayake, D. M. S. N., Chandrakumara, G. T. D., Mantilaka, M. M. M. G. P. G., Rajapakse, R. M. G., Pitawala, H. M. T. G. A., & De Silva, K. M. N. (2018). “Hematite Nanorices Deposited Muscovite Surfaces: Novel Approach on Value Addition to Sri Lankan Mica”,. In Geological Society of Sri Lanka. Thalawatugoda, Sri Lanka,.
    2018 Senthilnathan, A., Ekanayake, U. G. M., & Mantilaka, M. M. M. G. P. G. (2018). Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Incorporated Mica surface for Potential Application in Photocatalytic activity. In Proceeding of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, 2018. University of Peradeniya, Kandy, Sri Lanka.
    2017 Senthilnathan, A., Henagamage, A. P., & Hewathilake, H. P. T. S. (2017). “Microbial Aided Leaching of Iron Contaminant from Eppawala Apatite to Produce an Effective Phosphate Fertilizer”. In Geological Society of Sri Lanka. Kandy, Sri Lanka.
    2017 Senthilnathan, A., Dissanayake, D. M. S. N., Mantilaka, M. M. M. G. P. G., Rajapakse, R. M. G., Pitawala, H. M. T. G. A., & De Silva, K. M. N. (2017). Synthesis of Rice-like Ferric Hydroxide Nanoparticles Incorporated Mica Surfaces for Potential Applications in Water Purification. In Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. Colombo, Sri Lanka.
    2017 Senthilnathan, A., Dissanayake, D. M. S. N., Mantilaka, M. M. M. G. P. G., & Kawsihan, A. (2017). Synthesis of Nano-porous iron yttrium oxide(FeYO3) particles from Sri Lankan Natural Garnet Sand. In Geological Society of Sri Lanka. Colombo, Sri Lanka.
    2016 Wijesena, R. N., Tissera, N. D., Senthilnathan, A., & de Silva, K. M. N. (2016). “ Preparation of Conductive Silver Networks from Thermal Annealing of Electrospun Fibers”,. In Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. Colombo, Sri Lanka.
    2016 Wijenayake, L. A., Siriwardena, I. W., Senthilnathan, A., Dahanayake, D., & De Silva, K. M. N. (2016). Precursor Mediated One-pot Synthesis of the Nanosilver Rainbow: Implications for the Morphological Evolution and the Ensuing Properties. In Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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