Mr. UG Chandrajith

•  B.Sc. sp. (Hons) in Botany, First Class, University of Ruhuna. (2006)
• M.Sc. in Food Science & Technology, University of Peradeniya.(2009)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Education (Full Time), University of Colombo

Awards 

• Merit certificate for the poster presentation on ‘Process development of Goraka (Garcinia gummi-gutta) powder’: YSF Symposium – 2012 held on 18^th January 2013 at Colombo, Sri Lanka.

• Science Education in Sri Lanka
• Science Process skills

Conference Papers

• Chandrajith, U.G., Jayathunge K. G. L. R., Wijewardane, R.M.N.A. andTilakarathne,B. M. K. S. (2016). Preparation and quality evaluation of rice cookies fortified with different herbs. 3^rdInternational research symposium of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 26^th-27^th January 2016. Mihintale, Sri Lanka.
• Chandrajith, U.G., Wijewardane, R.M.N.A.,Gunawardhana, C.R.andTilakarathne,B. M. K. S. (2016).Development of jam using Bilinfruit (AverrhoaBilimbiL.) and evaluate its sensory and physico – chemical properties.The international symposium on agriculture and environment 2016. University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 13^th January 2016. Mapalana, Sri Lanka.
• Chandrajith, U.G., Gunathilake, D.M.C.C, Bandara, B.D.M.P. and Swarnasiri, D.P.C.(2015).Effects of combine harvesting on head rice yield and chaff content of long and short grain paddy harvest in Sri Lanka.p31-32. 5^th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.19^th& 20^th November 2015. Berjaya hotel Colombo, Sri Lanka.
• Chandrajith, U.G., Ratnayake, R.M.R.N.K.,Jayathunge K. G. L. R. andThilakarathne,B. M. K. S. (2015).Effect on three different packaging materials on colour and moisture content of dehydrated garlic powder during storage. p. 137.Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, Sri Lanka. Vol.19. 5^th& 6^th November 2015. University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
• Chandrajith, U.G., Wijewardane, R.M.N.A., Wasala, W.M.C.B., Dissanayake, C.A.K., Jayawardene, H.S. and Swarnasiri, D.P.C. (2015). Combine effect of citric acid and ascorbic acid as chemical pre-treatments to prevent enzymatic browning in fresh cut Ambul banana (Musa spp.).p185. 8^th international research conference. 27^th& 28^th August 2015. General Sir John KotelawalaDefence University, Sri Lanka.
• Chandrajith, U.G., Wasala, W.M.C.B.,Jayathunge K. G. L. R. andThilakarathne,B. M. K. S. (2015).Effect of different storage media: Sand, paddy husk and coir dust on the shelf-life of fresh lime (Citrus aurantifolia) fruits. 2^ndRuhuna international science and technology conference 2015. University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.
• Chandrajith, U.G., Gunathilake, D.M.C.C, Bandara, B.D.M.P. and Swarnasiri, D.P.C.(2014).Effect of harvesting of paddy by combine harvester on seed germination.Proceedings of the international symposium on agriculture and environment 2014. University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.
• Chandrajith,U.G., Bandara, D.M.S.P., Jayathunge K. G. L. R. andThilakarathne,B. M. K. S. (2014).Development and quality evaluation of instant rice noodles (cup noodle). Proceedings of the international research symposium on postharvest technology. 19^th June 2014.pp.05-08.Institute of Post Harvest Technology, Sri Lanka.
• Chandrajith, U.G., Bandara, D.M.S.P., Jayathunge, K. G. L. R. and Thilakarathne, B. M. K. S. (2013).Process development of Goraka (Garcinia gummi-gutta) powder. Proceedings of the young scientist’s forum symposium 2012. 18^th January 2013.p 59.Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Journal Papers

• Jayathunge , K. G. L. R.,Gunawardhana ,D. K. S. N.,Illeperuma , D. C. K.,Chandrajith,U. G.,Thilakarathne , B. M. K. S., Fernando, M. D. andPalipane,K. B.(2013). Physico-chemical and sensory quality of fresh cut papaya (Carica papaya) packaged in micro-perforated polyvinyl chloride containers. J. Food Sci. Technol.

Unpublished Thesis

Examination of  science process skills in science teachers

• General Methodology of Teaching
• Curriculum Theory & Process,
• Science Education
• Environmental Education
• Biological science
• Post harvest Technology of Fruits and Vegetable
• Food Packaging Technology

Memberships –

• Member of National Science Foundation Research Group
• Member of Young Scientist Forum

• Lecturer (Probationary) – Department of Science & Technology Education, University of Colombo (2016 – Up to date)
• Research Officer – Institute of Postharvest Technology (2009 -2016)
• Visiting Lecturer – Department of Food Science & Technology, University of Ruhuna (2012)
• Temporary Lecturer – College of Technology, University of Vocational Technology (2009)
• Demonstrator – Department of Botany, University of Ruhuna (2006-2008)