Mr. Hasitha D. Weerathunga

Senior Research Scientist

Hearbal Technology Section

Qualifications

B.Sc.(Special) -Degree in Chemistry (University of Colombo, 2004)

Graduate in Chemistry (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2003)

M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Sciences (University of Greenwich, United Kingdom, 2007)

Contacts

Tel: +94 011 2379800 ; Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Specialized Fields

Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Phyto-chemistry

Interest Areas       

Natural product chemistry, Phyto-chemistry, Analytical chemistry and Essential oil research

Publications

• H.D.Weeratunge, G.A.S.Premakumara, K. R. Dayananda, 2013. Investigation of Coumarin Levels in Different Grades of Ceylon Cinnamon. Institute of Chemistry Ceylon Annual Sessions.
• H.D.Weeratunge, G.A.S.Premakumara, 2013. Comparative Study of Coumarin Levels in Ceylon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) and Cassia (Cinnamomum cassia). World Congress on Pharmaceutical Sciences & Chemical Technology.
• K.R.Dayananda, H.D.Weeratunge, 2009. Investigation of Oligomeric Procyanidins in Ceylon Cinnamon. Institute of Chemistry Ceylon Annual Sessions.