Senior Lecturer Gr. II
Ph.D. in Food Science and Technology (University of Sri Jayewardenepura collaborated with Curtin University, Western Australia)
M.Phil. in Food Science and Technology (University of Sri Jayewardenepura)
B.Tech. (Specialized in Food Engineering and Bioprocess Technology) (First class) (Uva Wellassa University)
Email :maheshikap@uwu.ac.lk
Phone : +94 553559113
Full Papers:
Peries, C.M., Navartne, S., Abeysekara, K., Coorey, R., Henagamage, A., Wijesinghe, J. (2024). Exploration of antidiabetic and antioxidant properties of fresh and freeze-dried Hellenia speciosa, Coccinia grandis and Gymnema sylvestre leaves. Journal of Herbal Medicine. 43, 100838
Henagamage, A.P., Peries, C.M. (2023). Degradation and decolourization of textile azo dyes by the effective fungal-bacterial consortium, Molecular Biology Reports, 50(11):8901-8914.
Henagamage, A.P., Ranaweera, M.N., Peries, C.M., Premetilake, M.M.S.N. (2023). Repellent, antifeedant and toxic effects of plants-extracts against Spodoptera frugiperda larvae (fall armyworm). Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 48, 102636.
Peries, C.M., Navartne, S.B, Wijesinghe, W.A.J.P., Henagamage, A.P., Coorey, R. (2022). Effect of Different Drying Methods on Antioxidant Activity and Availability of Phytochemicals in Leaves of Costus speciosus, Coccinia grandis and Gymnema sylvestre, Asian Journal of Engineering and Applied Technology, 11 [1], 29-35.
Peries, C.M. Navaratne, S.B. Wijesinghe, W.A.J.P., Coorey. R. (2021). Effect of drying methods and extraction solvents on the anti-amylase activity of selected medicinal plants, Journal of Ayurvedic & herbal medicine. 7[1].1-6.
Peries, C.M., Wijesekara, K.B., Navaratne, S.B. (2017). Improvement of Quality of Composite Bread by Incorporating Dual Modified Traditional Rice Flour. International Journal of Advanced Engineering Research and Science, 4[2]. 202-209.
Extended Abstracts:
Peries, C.M., Wijesekara, K.B., Navarathne, S.B. (2016). Effect of freezing and hot water soaking on the functional properties of rice flour derived from four Sri Lankan traditional rice varieties. ELSEVIER Procedia Food Science, 6. 68 – 72.
Peries, C.M., Wijesekara, K., Navarathne, S., (2014). Screening the effect of gelatinization temperature and cold water soaking on functional properties of selected traditional rice varieties in Sri Lanka. International Journal on Multidisciplinary Studies: University of Sri Jayewardenepura. 1[2].49-53.
Abstracts
Rangana, M.A.S., Peries C.M., Rambukwella, R.U.W.M.C.B., Senarthne, K.G.C. (2020). “Determination of Acrylamide Formation with Different Frying Temperatures in Potato (Solanum tuberosum), Cassava (Manihot esculenta) and Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas)”. Proceedings of the International Research Conference, Uva Wellassa University,286.
Thakshika. G., Peries, C.M., Henegamage, A.P. (2019). “Development of bioethanol from water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) using cellulose-degrading microbial biofilms”. Proceedings of the International Research Conference, Uva Wellassa University, 29.
Balasingum. S., Peries, C.M., Henegamage, A.P., Bandara, C.J. (2017). Bioactivity Evaluation of an Aqueous Extract of Phyllanthus amarus as a Potential Instant Herbal Tea. Proceedings of the International Research Symposium, Uva Wellassa University, 29.
Rajhkumar, T. Peries, C.M., Cooray, J.T. (2016). Development of Cost-Effective Carrier material for the Biofertilizer to enhance Eppawala Phosphate Solubility. Proceedings of the 6th Research Symposium of Uva Wellassa University. 204.
Senevirathne, T.C., Peries, C.M., Cooray, J.T. (2015). Enhancement of solubility of Eppawala Rock Phosphate through Bioleaching. International Symposium on “Value addition for Sustainable Development”. Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka. 53-55.
Fernando, L.T.I., Peries, C.M., Henagamage, A.P., Premathilake, M.M.S.N. (2013). Development of high nutritious value-added bread from composite flour. International Symposium on “Value addition towards economic growth & prosperity”. Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka. 16-19.
Jayarathna, S.P.B.L., Peries, C.M., Henegamage, A.P. (2013). Biocoagulation and its potential application for Graphite Bioprocessing. International Symposium on “Value addition towards economic growth & prosperity”. Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka. 28-30.
Seneviratne, G., Herath, H. M. L. I., Peries, C. M. (2011). Developed Microbial Biofilms: Novel Biofertilizer Technique for Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). International symposium on agriculture and environment. Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 28.
Faculty Student Counsellor (2023 November to up to date)
Faculty board member – Faculty of Applied Sciences (2016 to up to date)
Coordinator of the BSc. External degree program (Biology stream)
Coordinator – First-year and Second-year academic activities – (2018-2019)
Faculty coordinator – University Business Linkage –(UBL) (2018-2019)
Member of the resource person pool- awareness activities “ Implementation of the National Biosafety Framework under the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety”
Member of the Curriculum Revision Committee – Science & Technology degree program
Committee Member- Faculty handbook preparation team -2018
Event Coordinator- Hospitality and Symposium Dinner IRSUWU 2018
Secretary of the Department of Science & Technology Course Committee (2014-2016)
Member of the Curriculum Development Committee for the Bio Systems Technology degree program, Faculty of Technological Studies (2015-2016)
Coordinator of the Science & Technology Degree program (Symposium 2015)
Obtained a research award for a research paper published under the refereed- non-indexed journal category at the International Research Symposium, Uva Wellassa University 2019
Won the Vice Chancellor’s Award for the Best Academic Performance of the Science and Technology Degree program, 2011.
