Mr.Deshan Perera

Research Scientist

Chemical & Microbiology Laboratory (CML)

Air Quality Analysis Group (AQAG)

Qualifications

• B.Sc. Hon. (Special) - (Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka, 2015) - Second class upper

• Certificate course in Gene Technology (Genetech school of gene technology, 2010)

• Certificate course in Human Resources Management (Chartered Institute of Personnel Management Sri Lanka (CIPM), 2015)

• Application training on Isokinetic Sampling Methods for Stationary Source Emissions (Apex Instruments, 2018)

• Trained on Noise &Ambient Air Quality Management(National Engineering Research and Development Centre (NERD), Sri Lanka, 2018)

• Environmental Pollution and Remedial Measures (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, Sri Lanka, 2019)

• Air Quality Management Through Industrial Emission Monitoring &Controlling for Green Environment (Industrial Technology Institute, 2019)

• Air Quality Management and Adverse Results of Photochemical Pollution (Green Building Council of Sri Lanka, 2020)

• ISO 14001:2015 Standard and Implementation of Environmental Management Systems(Sri Lanka Standards Institution, 2019)

• Basic Digital Photography Certificate Course – (Nikon School,2022)

• General Training on Laboratory Quality Management system to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (Industrial Technology Institute, 2022)

Contacts

Tel: 011-2379800, Ext: 156                                                             Mobile: 071-7561572

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Specialized Fields

• Particulate matter monitoring (PM₁₀, PM_2.5)
• Fugitive dust measurement (TSPM, FDM)
• Indoor air quality monitoring (PM₁₀, PM_2.5)
• Hi‐volume sampling and gravimetry
• Ambient air quality monitoring
• Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Digital Photography
• Biotechnology basics
• PCR& DNA Extraction
• Fiber Composition analysis in textile materials

Interest Areas      

• Ambient air quality
• Particulate Matter (PM₁₀, PM_2.5,)
• Personal exposure monitoring
• Indoor air quality
• Air quality monitoring using Arduino
• Particulate Matter researches
• Photography/Videography
• Marketing and management
• Air pollution modeling- CALPUFF, AERMOD

Publications

1. D.R.C. Perera, P.A.D.H.N. Gunathilaka, W.W.P. Rodrigo, A.M.M.H. Athapaththu, P.B.A.I.K. Bulumulla, 2016,” DNA fingerprinting of Thunnus obesus and Thunnus albacares fish species for proper identification in large scale fish processing industry”. 6^thResearch Symposium of Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka, 07.
2. D.R.C. Perera, P.A.D.H.N. Gunathilaka, W.W.P. Rodrigo, A.M.M.H. Athapaththu, H.H.K. Achala, 2015,”Development of a molecular assay to differentiate Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) from other tuna species commonly found in Sri Lanka”. 2^ndBiennial Research Symposium, Industrial Technology Institute, 34.
3. D.R.C. Perera, W.W.P. Rodrigo, A.M.M.H. Athapaththu, P.A.D.H.N. Gunathilaka, 2016, ”Establishment of a molecular based method for the identification of Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) in large scale fish processing industry”. 1^st International Conference on Bioscience and Bioechnology, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 11.
4. D.R.C. Perera, K.S Weerakkody, 2019,” Comparison of Total Suspended Particulate Matter (TSPM) concentrations of different industries in Sri Lanka”.4^th Biennial Research Symposium, Industrial Technology Institute, Sri Lanka, 38.
5. D.R.C. Perera, K.S Weerakkody, 2021, “Variation of Particulate Matter (PM): Rehabilitation/improvements to B 157 road, section from Mathugama up to Welipenna interchange”.5^th Biennial Research Symposium, Industrial Technology Institute, Sri Lanka, 24.

Awards & Memberships

 Awards

• Best Oral Presenter of 2^nd Biennial Research Symposium, Industrial Technology Institute, 2015.
• Best Oral Presenter of Generics and Biotechnology session at 6^thResearch Symposium, Uva Wellassa University, 2016.
• First place “Expose 2012” Photography competition organized by Uva Wellassa University, 2012.

Memberships

• A member of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS), Sri Lanka - Year of obtained 2019.