Profile

• Pharmacology
• Pharmacy Practice
• Community Pharmacy
• Pharmacy in Public Health Context
• Pharmacy Law and Ethics

• Medication safety
• Clinical Pharmacy
• Adherence to Medication
• Pharmacy Practice and Pharmaceutical Care

Published Journal Papers

• Kankanamge, SU, Neranja AGK, Sandarenu KDS, Mini - review on Natural Disintegrants in Pharmaceutical Formulations; Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research, 2021, 14(2), June, pp. 52-56.
  https://doi.org/10.9734/jocamr/2021/v14i230243
• Sandarenu KDS, Dilhara KDC, Rupasinghe PHIN, Nuwandika TVD, Abhayasinghe MPKW, Fernando NFJ, Influence of patient counseling (by the pharmacist) on adherence to medications in mentally ill patients; International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT), 2021, 6(4), April, pp. 266 - 275,
  https://ijisrt.com/influence-of-patient-counseling-by-the-pharmacist-on-adherence-tomedication-in-people-with-mental-illnesses.
• Sandarenu KDS, University Student Views on The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Their University Life and Education in Sri Lanka; International Journal of Research Publications, 2021,70(1), February.
  DOI. https://doi.org/10.47119/IJRP100711220211753
• Silva ARN, Perera HEH, Maddumage RS, Sandarenu KDS, Fernando RSP, Dulshika GDS, Sandharenu KLKTD, Enhancement of Phagocytosis of Macrophages in the Presence of Human Beta Defensin 2; International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT), 2021, 6(2), February, pp. 930-936.
  https://ijisrt.com/enhancement-of-phagocytosis-of-macrophages-in-the-presence-of-human-beta-defensin-2
• Kottahachchi DU, Nandasena KGCK, Sandarenu KDS, Kankanamge SU, Traditional Sri Lankan Plant, Lantana camara; Will it be a treatment against the hematological complications of COVID 19? Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 2021, 10(1), January-February, pp.1948-1951.
  DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/phyto.2021.v10.i1aa.13636
• Kottahachchi DU, Sandarenu KDS, Nandasena KGCK, Kankanamge SU, Review: Combat against COVID 19 complications - traditional plant Lantana camara", International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT),2021, 6(2), February, pp.1244-1248,
  https://ijisrt.com/review-combat-against-covid19-complications-traditional-plant-lantana-camara.

Conference Presentations and Abstract Publications

• Janakalani MV, Konara KMPY, Sandarenu KDS, Nelumdeniya NRM, Fernandopulle BMR. Patient's Perceptions of The Price Reform, Affordability, and Availability of Medicines in Sri Lanka. 15th Asian Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology (ACPE15), Bengaluru, India, 2023. (Oral presentation)
• Gareeb A, Gavazzi I, Woodman N, Goonasekera C, Lombard A, Faruq MO, Ray J, Dhanapala R, Sandarenu KDS, Mahjabeen M, Hashmi S. Kottahachchi D, Claassens E, Zafar MN. A Students' Perspective on University Education and Well-Being One-Year into the COVID-19 Pandemic. International Journal of Medical Students, 10, p. S219. 2022. https://www.ijms.info/IJMS/article/view/1801
• Hewawasam HHND, Perera YM, Vitharana HEDK, Sandarenu KDS, Kankanamge SU, Senanayake SP. Addiction of Methylphenidate among Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children (LRH), Sri Lanka. 15th International Research Conference of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka. 2022. (Oral presentation)
• Pathirana KPLC, Rajapaksha WSJ, Dilrukshi NDC, Sandarenu KDS, Kankanamge SU, Senaratne UTN. Study of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices on COVID-19 among Students at Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kotelawala Defence University. 15th International Research Conference of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka. 2022. (Oral presentation)
• Jayaweera SK, Madushani MOM, Madusanka MRN, Sandarenu KDS, Kankanamge SU, Pathirana RN. Development of Anti - Acne Topical Hydrogel Formulation with Methanolic Leaf Extract of Psidium guajava. 14th International Research Conference of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka. 2021. (Poster presentation)
• Mohomed A, Thilakarathne RMPS, Neranja AGK, Sandarenu KDS, Kumari KDKP. A Comparative study on Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory activity of aqueous and acetone extracts of Plumeria obtusa and Plumeria rubra. 7th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches. University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. 2020. (Oral Presentation)
• Sandarenu KDS, Dilhara KDC, Rupasinghe PHIN, Nuwandika TVD, Abhayasinghe MPKW, Fernando NFJ. Influence of patient counseling (by the pharmacist) on adherence to medications in mentally ill patients. Ceylon Medical Journal, 62, No 1, 2017., 130th Anniversary International Medical Congress, Sri Lanka Medical Association. (Oral presentation)

• First in the order of merit and Awardee of the Trophy for the Best Student in B Pharm Degree Programme awarded by KDU (2017)
• Vice chancellor's list award for academic excellence in the academic years (2014, 2015 and 2016) - KDU
• Dean's list award for academic excellence in the academic year (2013) - KDU
• Awardee of KDU Research Grant (2020) Co-Investigator - Rs. 475,000.00
• Best poster presentation of Allied Health Sciences Session in 14^th International Research Conference - KDU (2021) - Co-author

• Registered Pharmacist (SLMC)
• Life member of Pharmaceutical Society of Sri Lanka (PSSL)
• Volunteer – Sri Lanka LEADS, National Education Programme, Sri Lanka

Institutional Responsibilities

• Lecturer in Pharmacy (December 2021 - Present)
• Clinical and Industrial Training Coordinator - Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, KDU (January 2022 - 2023)
• Convener - Curriculum Development Committee - 2020/2021, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, KDU (2020 July - 2021 April)
• Convener - Curriculum Development Committee for Pharmaceutical Sciences programme, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, KDU (January 2021 - Present)
• Member of Curriculum Revision Committee for Biochemistry, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, KDU (2019)
• Junior Consultant (Temporary), Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, KDU (2020 July - 2021 November)
• Demonstrator (Temporary), Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, KDU (July 2017 - July 2020)
• Co - Supervision of undergraduate research projects of B Pharm students of Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, KDU
• Academic mentor for the undergraduate students of Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, KDU

Other Responsibilities

• Visiting Lecturer, Naval Nursing Training School, Sri Lanka. (2023)
• Visiting Lecturer, Bachelor of Biomedical Science Degree Programme at Management and Science Institute, Colombo 03, Management and Science University, Malaysia (January 2017 - November 2018)