| BPH No. | Name of Students | Research Topic | Supervisor/s |
| BPH 165
BPH 141 |
M. A. Lakmal Senevirathne
U. Kushanthi Anuradha |
1. Development and evaluation of topical herbal aqueous cream for in vitro antimicrobial activity against selected gram positive and negative bacteria. | Dr. Chinthika Gunasekara |
| BPH 150
BPH 148 |
S. T. Chathumini Jayanika
S. L. Abeysinghe Gunawardana |
Microbial contamination of selected non sterile pharmaceuticals in OPD pharmacy of a teaching hospital. | Mr. Aravinda Siriwardhene
Mrs. Ruvini Dabare |
| BPH 169
|
M. G. K. Dammika Wijesinghe | Identification of potential soil fungus in pharmaceutical applications. | Prof. M. M. Pathmalal |
| BPH 153
BPH 157 |
R. D. Rajika Lakmini
D. Hashini Rukshala Nawagamuwa |
2. Reproductive hormone and sperm parameters of men seeking traditional ayurvedic treatment for infertility. | Prof. Sherine Fernando |
| BPH 161
BPH 168 |
M. M. T. Dulanjali Priyashani
K. A. H. Priyangika Weerarathne |
3. Antibacterial effect of selected medicinal plants used in Ayurveda against wound infected bacteria. | Dr. Inoka Uluwaduge
Dr. Udaya Wijesekara Dr. A. M. B. Priyadarshani |
| BPH 164
BPH 172 |
F. F. Safna
M. D. Hasni Yasodha |
Adherence to anti diabetic medication in patients attending a medical clinic at a tertiary care hospital. | Dr. Nirmala Wijekoon
Dr. Pradeepa Jayawardane |
| BPH 162
BPH 145 |
S. Sabalingam
G. H. G. U. Apsara Dharmawansha |
Experiments with selected excipients as fillers and binders in dosage technology. | Dr. W. Pathirana
Mr. A. Siriwardhene |
| BPH 160
BPH 143 |
S. M. Sujith Prasanna
T. Shizaz B. Cader |
Dispensing errors and inappropriate medicine administration and storage practices among residents in selected elderly care homes in Colombo District. | Dr. Nithushi Samaranayake
Mrs. L. G. T. Shanika |
| BPH 167 | L. Sudath Vidanagamage | Knowledge on anti-diabetic medication among patients attending a diabetic clinic in a selected hospital in Sri Lanka. | Dr. Pradeepa Jayawardane
Dr. Nirmala Wijekoon |
| BPH 144
BPH 166 |
W. M. H. N. M. Chandrasena
A. M. A. V. A. Unantenna |
Evaluation of tender coconut water as a natural intravenous fluid. | Dr. W. Pathirana
Mr. A. Siriwardhene Dr. M. D. J. Wijayabandara |
| BPH 171
BPH 146 |
Lakmi M. Vithana
D. J. Chamodya Dissanayake |
Knowledge and practice gaps on medicines prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis and patients’ perception on related pharmacy services. | Prof. C. A. Wanigatunga
Dr. Nithushi Samaranayake Dr. Lalith Wijeratne |
| BPH 170
BPH 147 |
H. P. Shyamali Kumari Wijekoon
E. M. Anusha Kumari Ekanayaka |
The study of antimicrobial activity of silver nanoparticles synthesized from Garcinia zeylanica aqueous extract and garcinol. | Dr. Lalinda Palliyaguru
Prof. Pradeep Jayaweera |
| BPH 142
BPH 151 |
Y. R. Balasundaram
E. H. T. Thulshan Jayathilaka |
Knowledge on asthma and inhaler demonstration techniques of pharmacists and the effectiveness of handy GSP. | Dr. Nithushi Samaranayake
Prof. C. A. Wanigatunga |
| BPH 155
BPH 159 |
Y. S. Madampege
K. L. Pavithra Prasad |
Isolation and purification of antibacterial compounds from selected seaweed. | Prof. M. M. Pathmalal |
| BPH 158
BPH 154 |
P. T. K. Pelpola
Upeksha Lakmali Lokusuriya |
Safety of medications in elderly patients admitted to a medical ward in a tertiary care hospital. | Prof. Kamani Wanigasuriya
Prof. C. A. Wanigatunga
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| Name of Students | Research Topic | Supervisors | ||
| 1. | G. D. T. P. Gamlaksha
D. D. D. S. Daluwatta |
Factors associated with compliance to recommend anti-hypertensive medication among patients with hypertension, in a teaching hospital, Sri Lanka. | Dr. A. A. T. D. Amarasekara
|
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| 2. | L. S. Jayasekara
S. V. A. Hemamali |
Development of a topical semi solid formulation from methanolic extracts of Vitex nigundo and Azadirachta indica for anti-inflammatory activity. | Mr. M. A. Siriwardhene
Mrs. Ruvini Dabare |
|
| 3. | H. L. R. P. Liyanage
G. L. P. M. Senavirathne |
Formulation and development of an oral rinse containing Garcinia zeylanica aqueous extract and determination of its antimicrobial activity. | Dr. T. D. C. P. Gunasekara
Mr. M. A. Siriwardhene |
|
| 4. | N. U. G. Ashinshanie
H. W. R. S. Kumari |
Development of a fairness topical formulation from aqueous extract of Mangifera indica stem. | Mr. M. A. Siriwardhene
Mrs. Ruvini Dabare |
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| 5. | E. H. D. C. Jayangika
T. I. S. Ruberu |
Garcinol loaded iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles for targeted drug delivery. | Dr. N. P. L. N. Palliyaguru
Dr. Upul Kumarasinghe Prof. P. M. Jayaweera |
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| 6. | G. S. C. Mendis
M. T. Samarawickrama |
Medication related causes for uncontrolled hypertension: a cross sectional study at a tertiary care hospital | Dr. Sanjeewa Wijekoon
Dr. Nirmala Wijekoon Prof. Kamani Wanigasuriya |
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| 7. | B. N. W. N. L. Chathuranga
P. A. T. M. Nisansala |
Synthesis, characterization and antimicrobial activity of peptide loaded grapheme oxide. | Prof. P. M. Jayaweera
Prof. S. S. N. Fernando Dr. Upul Kumarasinghe Dr. N. P. L. N. Palliyaguru Dr. T. D. C. P. Gunasekara |
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| 8. | M. R. F. Risla
T. S. J. Janani |
Drug related problems and knowledge on medicines among discharged patients in a selected tertiary care hospital. | Dr. N. R. Samaranayake
Mrs. L. G. T. Shanika |
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| 9. | K. H. Sumudu Madushani
W. P. W. D. Welipitiya |
Ethnopharmacognostical study on Evolvulus alsinoides. | Dr. Banukie Jayasuriya
Dr. Menuka Arawwala Prof. Sugandhika Suresh |
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| 10. | M. M. P. Madumadavi
B. Damith Madusanka |
Role of dosing instruments and health literacy of care givers on medication administration errors in paediatric patients. | Dr. Manori Gamage | |
| 11. | G. B. Thilina Prabashwara | Quality testing of metformin hydrochloride tablets available on the market. | Dr. M. D. J. Wijayabandara | |
| BPH No | Name of students | Research Topic | Supervisor/s |
| BPH 203 | H. K.Y. Samadhi | Screening of in vitro antidiabetic, antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of seaweed Hypnea musciformis | Prof. Dinithi Peiris
Prof. M.M. Pathmalal |
| BPH 196
BPH 232 |
N. M. M. Fazlan
P. Karthikeyen |
Evaluation of anti-inflammatory activity of Alpiniacalcarata and formulation of a dosage form | Dr. B.N. Jayasuriya
Dr. Menuka Arawwawala Prof. Sugandhika Suresh |
| BPH 234
BPH 200 |
N.M.M.K.Nayakarathna
M. T. Mihiran |
Formulation of anti-inflammatory emulgel system using Aloe vera gel base | Mr. M. A. Siriwardhene
Dr. S. G. Senadheera |
| BPH 194
BPH 195 |
I.M. M. Dasanayaka
K. K. V. P. Dayananda |
Factors affecting adherence to recommended medication among patients with COPD in a teaching, hospital Sri Lanka | Dr.A.A.T.D.Amarasekara |
| BPH 201
BPH 197 |
K. I. J. Priyadarshani
M. G. K. M. Fernando |
Knowledge, perceptions and practices on modified release tablets among prescribers and pharmacists | Dr. N. R. Samaranayake
Ms. L. G. T. Shanika |
| BPH 204
BPH 205 |
K. R. D. Silva
K.D.T.T. Weerasinghe |
Development of solid dosage form from the leaves of Flueggea leucopyrus (katupila) | Dr. M. D. J. Wijayabandara
Dr. W. Pathirana |
| BPH 202
BPH 198 |
H. H. C. Priyadarshani
R. U. N. Fernando |
Development of an anti-fungal formulation from the plant Languas galangal | Dr. M. D. J. Wijayabandara
Mr. M. A. Siriwardhene Mrs. A. Pinnawala |
| BPH 231
BPH 199 |
G. G. M. C. Gunasena
P. P. Gunasekara |
Development of a fairness cream from the bark of Kokoona zeylanica | Dr. M. D. J. Wijayabandara
Mr. M. A. Siriwardhene |
| BPH 233
BPH 235 |
S. T. Madushanka
M. P. Sampath |
Adulteration of “Nerenchi” | Dr. M. D. J. Wijayabandara
Mrs. P. Jeewandara
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| BPH No | Name of students | Research Topic | Supervisor/s |
| BPH 262 | N.P. Kumaranayake | Factors affecting adherence to ocular hypotensive treatment in patients with glaucoma in a selected teaching hospital, Sri Lanka. | Dr. A. A. Thamara Dilhani Amarasekara |
| BPH 261 | V.P. Dinesh | ||
| BPH 264 | M.L.P. Sudarshini | Adherence to and acceptability of fortification with multiple micro nutrients (MMN) in children aged 6 – 23 months | Dr. Guwani Liyanage
Dr. Nimesha Gamhewage
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| BPH 210 | K.G.I.S. Anupama | ||
| BPH 217 | S.L. Isurika Heshani | Preparation of a herbal based antimicrobial hand sanitizer | Dr. T.D.C.P. Chinthika
Dr. Chayanika Padumadasa Mr. M.A. Siriwardhene |
| BPH 226 | V.G. Rashmi Tharuka | ||
| BPH 216 | H.M.K.B. Herath | The impact of medication reviewing and reconciliation on medication safety and cost of prescription among a cohort of patients attending a primary health care setting | Dr. Nithushi Samaranayake
Dr. Savini Senadheera Dr. Shymalee Samaranayake
|
| BPH 225 | U.A.A. Rodrigo | ||
| BPH 214 | W.G.L. Dilshan | An In vitro Investigation in to Validity of Folklore Anti- infective Measures in Sri Lanka | Dr. W. Pathirana
Dr. Jayantha Wijayabandara Mr. M.A. Siriwardhene |
| BPH 228 | A.N. Wagarachchi | ||
| BPH 224 | A.G. Lakshmi Reka | Development of Standardized antifungal cream from Languas galangal | Dr. Jayantha Wijayabandara
Mr. M.A. Siriwardhene Mrs. Amara Pinnawala |
| BPH 215 | Chamari Maheshika | ||
| BPH 221 | W.D.H.E. Leelarathne | Silver nanoparticle incorporated polymer based electro-spun skin scaffold for burn wounds. | Dr. Jayantha Wijayabandara
Dr. Ranga Dissanayake |
| BPH 230 | Y.M.P.N. Yapa | ||
| BPH 227 | S.K.A. Kanishka Thathsarana | Development of Pharmacopoeial monographs for medicinal plants used in indigenous medicine in Sri Lanka. | Dr. Jayantha Wijayabandara
Dr. Ranga Dissanayake |
| BPH 263 | S.S.B. Muththettuwa | ||
| BPH 186 | P.A.T.M. Nisansala | Quality and stability studies of some branded and generic products available in Sri Lanka | Dr. Jayantha Wijayabandara
Dr. Savini Senadheera |
| BPH 223 | M.N.M. Nafas | Isolation of bioactive (antibacterial, alpha amylase and angiotensin II conversion enzyme inhibitor) metabolites form Sri Lankan lower plants including bryophytes and pteridophytes. | Dr. Jayantha Wijayabandara
Dr. Ranga Dissanayake
|
| BPH 219 | Annalingam Kirisanth | ||
| BPH 213 | M.M.D.U. Cooray | Evaluation of selected plants for antimicrobial activity and development of a herbal soap. | Dr. Banukie Jayasuriya
Dr. Menuka Arawwawala Dr. Inoka Uluwaduge |
| BPH 229 | N.M. Wijayawardhana | ||
| BPH 218 | H.U.V. Hettiarachchi | Evaluation of gastro protective activity of Sri Lankan Evolvus alsinoides and E. nummularius (Vishnukranthi) using invitro methods and optimization of chewable granular dosage form into a novel dosage form. | Dr. Banukie Jayasuriya
Dr. Menuka Arawwawala Prof. Sugandika Suresh |
| BPH 220 | T.D.M.T.S. Kumara |
| No | Name of the Student | Topic | Supervisors |
| 1. | M.K.C.Perera (FMS/P/328) | Phytochemical Study of Endemic Plant Hortonia Angustifolia. | Principal Supervisor
Dr. Jayantha Wijayabandara Co-Supervisor Dr. Ranga Dissanayake |
| 2. | E.A.D.S.Gunapala (FMS/P/315) | Pharmacognostic Characterization of Hortonia Angustifolia. | |
| 3. | J.M.O.V.Jayasinghe (FMS/P/370) | Development of a Pharmacopoeial Monograph for Tribulees terrestris (Nerenchi). | Principal Supervisor
Dr. Jayantha Wijayabandara Co-Supervisor Dr. Ranga Dissanayake |
| 4. | H.A.B.Jayanath (FMS/P/369) | Development of a Pharmacopoeial Monograph for Munronia pinnata (Bin Kohomba). | |
| 5. | V.B.Karunadhika (FMS/P/320) | Development of a Pharmacopoeial Monograph for the Seed Oil of Leea indica (Leealeae). | Principal Supervisor
Dr. Jayantha Wijayabandara Co-Supervisor Dr. Ranga Dissanayake |
| 6. | K.W.A.M.Gayan (FMS/P/368) | Development of a Pharmacopoeial Monograph for the Seed Oil of Callophyllum Inophyllum (Domba). | |
| 7. | S.T.Dileepa
(FMS/P/314) |
Antibacterial Activity of Garcinia Zeylanica Extracts Chemically Modified with Tio2 Nanoparticles under Different Experimental Conditions. | Principal Supervisor
Prof. Pradeep M Jayaaweera (Dept. of Chemistry FAS)
Co-Supervisor Dr. Chinthika Gunasekara (Dept. of Microbiology FMS) |
| 8. | K.D.P.Neelamal (FMS/P/326) | Antifungal Activity of Garcinia Zeylanica Extracts Chemically Modified with Tio2 Nanoparticles under Different Experimental Conditions. | |
| 9. | R.H.U.L.Hewage (FMS/P/317) | Experiments on Folklore Anti-Infective Measures in Sri Lanka with the Possible Temporary Disabling of Bacteria. | Principal Supervisor
Dr. W. Pathirana
Co-Supervisors Dr. Jayantha Wijayabandara Mr. Aravinda Siriwardhene |
| 10. | M.P.N.Mudannayaka (FMS/P/324) | Experiments on Composite Astringent Activity of Selected Formulations as an Indication of their Anti-microbial Potential. | |
| 11. | Fathima Hassa (FMS/P/316) | Significance of Phosphate over Calcium in Skeletal Health. | Principal Supervisor
Dr. W Pathirana
Co-Supervisor Dr. Jayantha Wijayabandara |
| 12. | Fathima Jiffry (FMS/P/319) | Formulation of Selected Dosage Forms of Phosphate Supplements. | |
| 13. | T.D.Kumari
(FMS/P/371) |
Formulation Development for an Anti-Inflammatory Cream with Carica papaya Leaf Extracts. | Principal Supervisor
Dr. Dilanthi Herath
Co-Supervisors Dr. Banukie Jayasuriya Mr. M. A. Siriwardhene |
| 14. | T.R.N.S.Kumari (FMS/P/372) | Development and Evaluation of Anti-Inflammatory Gel Containing Carica papaya Leaf Extracts. | |
| 15. | T.P.C.A.Thewarapperuma (FMS/P/334)
|
Evaluation of In-Vitro Antioxidant and Thrombolytic Activity of Hexane Extract of Allium sativum. | Principal Supervisor
Mr. M. A. Siriwardhene
Co-Supervisors Dr. N. R. Samaranayake Dr. S. Senadheera |
| 16. | P.G.J.Damayanthi (FMS/P/342) | Evaluation of In-Vitro Antioxidant and Thrombolytic Activity of Methanol Extract of Allium sativum. | |
| 17. | C.A.Liyanage (FMS/P/322)
|
Erythromycin Loaded Halloysite Nanotube (HNT) Incorporated Polymer Based Coaxial Electro-Spun Skin Scaffold for Burn Wound with Lidocaine Incorporated Hyaluronic Acid as Out Layer. | Principal Supervisor
Dr. Ranga Dissanayake
Co-Supervisor Dr. Jayantha Wijayabandara |
| 18. | A,M,Tennakoon (FMS/P/333) | Erythromycin Loaded Halloysite Nanotube (HNT) Incorporated Polymer Based Coaxial Electro-Spun Skin Scaffold for Burn Wound with Lidocaine Incorporated HPMC Acid as Out Layer. | |
| 19. | W.A.D.Prabhani (FMS/P/329) | Nanoparticle Incorporated Sustained Release Formulation of Heparin for Oral Delivery. | Principal Supervisor Dr. Ranga Dissanayake
Co-Supervisor Dr. Jayantha Wijayabandara |
| 20. | K.Madumai
(FMS/P/321)
|
Nanoparticle Incorporated Subcutaneous Sustained Release Formulation of Heparin. | |
| 21. | M.G.S.Chathurika (FMS/P/313)
|
Evaluation of Gastroprotective Activity of Crude Aqueous Extract of Desmodium triflorum and its Fractions using In Vitro Methods. | Principal Supervisor
Dr. Banukie Jayasuriya
Co-Supervisors Dr. Menuka Arawwawala Prof. Sugandhika Suresh |
| 22. | W.R.H.L.Rathnasekara (FMS/P/341) | Evaluation of Gastroprotective Activity of Crude Aqueous Extract of Pogostemon heyneanus Leaves and its Fractions using In Vitro Methods. | |
| 23. | A.H.D.Andurapotha (FMS/P/312) | Evaluation of antibacterial activity of polyphenol rich fraction of Moringa oleifera against bacterial strains causing wound infections. | Principal Supervisor
Dr. Banukie Jayasuriya
Co-Supervisors Dr. Menuka Arawwawala Dr. Inoka Uluwaduge |
| 24. | K.G.N.D.Jayaweera (FMS/P/318) | Evaluation of antibacterial activity of polyphenol polyphenol rich fraction of Moringa oleifera against bacterial strains causing oral infections. | |
| 25. | O.K.D.J.R.Opatha (FMS/P/327) | Formulation and Optimization of Sustained Release Microspheres by Ionotropic Gelation Technique using Carbopol. | Principal Supervisor
Mr. M. A. Siriwardhene
Co-Supervisors Dr. D. Herath Dr. S. Senadheera |
| 26. | P.B.H.R.Pushpakumara (FMS/P/330) | Formulation and Optimization of Aspirin Loaded Gelatin/Carboxymethyl Microspheres. |