Profile

• Community Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutics/Pharmaceutical technology

• Natural product chemistry, drug formulation development, Quality, and standardization of pharmaceutical/raw materials, Biowaiver studies, Pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical care

• Best oral presentation in “Science and Technology Session I”, Lincoln International Multidisciplinary Conference (LIMC) 2024 - Organized by Lincoln University College, Malaysia
• Best oral presentation under the session “Discovery, Development & Quality use of Medicines”, International Research Conference In Health Sciences (IRCHS) 2023
• Best poster presentation of Allied Health Sciences Session in 14^th International Research Conference-KDU (2021) Supervisor
• Best oral presentation of Allied Health Sciences Session in 12^th International Research Conference-KDU (2019) Co-supervisor
• Awardee of KDU Research Grant (2020) Co-Investigator - Rs.475,000.00

• TWAS Young Affiliate for the term 2025-2029 in UNESCO-TWAS Central & South Asia Regional Partner (TWAS CASAREP) 
• Member of Pharmaceutical Society of Sri Lanka (PSSL)
• Member Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS)
• Registered pharmacist at Sri Lanka Medical Council (Reg. No. 8844)
• Research collaboration with KDU CARE-Biowaiver studies

• Registered pharmacist at Sri Lanka Medical Council (Reg. No. 8844)
• Life Member of Sri Lanka Association For The Advancement of Science
• Life Member of Pharmaceutical Society of Sri Lanka

Executive & other positions on boards of international, national organization

• Member of sub-committee-Pharmacy-University Grant Commission-to formulate benchmark statements for the pharmacy degree programme (since 2020)
• Forum member of Education sub-committee of Pharmaceutical Society of Sri Lanka (PSSL) (2019-2017)

Editorial work

• Member of Editorial Board of KDU Newsletter 6th issue December 2021
• Member of editorial board of KDU Newsletter 5th Issue June 2021
• Copy-editor of the Basic and applied sciences to the Proceedings of 10th International Research Conference -KDU 2017
• Member of faculty editorial board of KDU IRC 2020

Referred Journal articles

Kankanamge Samamalee Upekshi, Jayaweera Champa Disala, Poruthotage Pradeep Rasika Perera, (2024), Screening of Serum Cholesterol Level Amongst Sri Lankan Women in Relation to Waist-Height Ratio (WHtR), Waist Circumference (WC), Body Mass Index (BMI), Waist-Hip Ratio (WHR), and Waist-Thigh Ratio (WTR): A Cross-Sectional Study, International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies, 4(5), page 304-308.
https://doi.org/10.62225/2583049X.2024.4.5.3233

• Kankanamge SU, Jayasuriya WJABN, Herath HMDR, Pathirana RN (2023), Characterization of lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) and water lily (Nymphaea pubescens) seed starches as excipients compared to maize starch BP, Special supplement of The Ceylon Medical Journal, 68(S), pp 197.
  https://slma.lk/136th-anniversary-international-medical-congress-2023/
• Warnakulasuriya Thanujee Fernando, Athuraliya Gamacharige Kasuni Neranja and Samamalee Upekshi Kankanamge (2022), A review on various plant-derived nanoemulgels and their applications, World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 15(03), pp 214-221.
  https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2022.15.3.0916
• Athuraliya Gamacharige Kasuni Neranja and Samamalee Upekshi Kankanamge (2021), A mini-review on the different types of covid-19 vaccines in use, World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 12(01), pp 326-330.
  https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2021.12.1.0523
• Kankanamge, S.U., Neranja, A.G.K. and Sandarenu, K.D.S., (2021), Mini-review on Natural Disintegrants in Pharmaceutical Formulations, Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research, pp.52-56.
  https://www.journaljocamr.com/index.php/JOCAMR/article/view/30243
• Gunasekara, S., Ranawaka, T., Chathuranga, D., Kankanamge, U. and Balasuriya, A., (2021), Importance of Following Proper Inhalation Techniques and Awareness Regarding Asthma among Clinical Patients, Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research, 15(3): 1-13
  https://www.journaljocamr.com/index.php/JOCAMR/article/view/30266
• Kottahachchi, D., Nandasena, C., Sandarenu, S., Kankanamge, U., & Withanawasam, T. (2021). Review: Combat against COVID-19 Complications - Traditional Plant Lantana camara, International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 6(1), 1244 -1248.
  https://ijisrt.com/assets/upload/files/IJISRT21JAN698.pdf
• Kottahachchi, D., Nandasena, C., Sandarenu, S., Kankanamge, U., & Withanawasam, T. (2021). Traditional Sri Lankan plant, Lantana camara; Will it be a treatment against the hematological complications of COVID-19? Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 10, 1948-1951.
  https://www.phytojournal.com/archives/2021/vol10issue1/PartAA/10-1-252-690.pdf
• Kumari KDKP, Thilakarathne RMPS, Neranja AGK, Hasanthi KB, Kankanamge SU (2019), Assessment of Anti-bacterial Efficacy of Different Parts of the Medicinal Plant Wattakaka Volubilis (L.F.) Stapf Grown in Sri Lanka, Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research, 6 (1), 69-76.http://jsaer.com/download/vol-6-iss-1-2019/JSAER2019-6-1-69-76.pdf
• AAMDDN Amarathunga, SU Kankanamge, NA Sanjeewani, RN Pathirana and WD Ratnasooriya (2018), Determination of In Vitro Photoprotective Potential of Methanolic Leaf Extract of x Citrofortunella microcarpa (Calamondin), International Journal of Homeopathy and Natural Medicines. 4 (1), 18-23.doi: 10.11648/j.ijhnm.20180401.14
• Kankanamge S U, Ariyarathna S. and Perera PPR (2017), Association between dietary patterns and Hb concentration among young adult females, International Journal of Current Research 9 (01), 45497-45500.https://www.journalcra.com/article/association-between-dietary-patterns-and-hb-concentration-among-young-adult-females
• AAMDDN Amarathunga and SU Kankanamge (2017), A review on pharmacognostic, phytochemical and ethnopharmacological findings of Peperomia pellucida, International Research Journal of Pharmacy (8(11)):16-23. https://irjponline.com/admin/php/uploads/2817_pdf.pdf
• SU Kankanamge and AAMDDN Amarathunga (2017), Phytochemical and ethno-pharmacological properties of Lasia spinosa (kohila): a review, World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research 6 (13), 1-9.
• SU Kankanamge, S.Ariyarathna, P. Rasika Perera (2016), Association Between Anthropometric Measurements and Dietary Habits in a Young Adult Female Population in Selected Areas in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka, International Journal of Science and Qualitative Analysis 2(03) page 24-29.doi: 10.11648/j.ijsqa.20160203.11
• SU Kankanamge, S.Ariyarathna,P. Rasika Perera (2016), Prevalence of Anaemia among young adult females in two selected grama niladhari areas in the southern province of Sri Lanka, Science Journal of Public Health 4(6), page 430-434.http://article.sciencepublishinggroup.com/html/10.11648.j.sjph.20160406.12.html
• SU Kankanamge, S.Ariyarathna,P. Rasika Perera (2016), Correlation of Haemoglobin Level with BMI and WHR among Young Adult Females in Selected Areas in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka, Imperial Journal of Interdisciplinary Research (IJIR) 2 (12) page 1016-1021.ISSN: 2454-1362, http://www.onlinejournal.in

Conference papers

• Kankanamge SU, Jayasuriya WJABN, Herath HMDR, Pathirana RN (2024), Pre-formulation Studies of Novel Oxidized Water Lily and Lotus Seed Starches: Potential Sources of Pharmaceutical Raw Material, Lincoln International Multidisciplinary Conference (LIMC), page 23.
• Kankanamge SU, Jayasuriya WJABN, Herath HMDR, Pathirana RN (2024), Solid state characterization of Lotus seed starches modified by pregelatinization and acetylation: potential as excipients, ii. 2nd International Research Symposium on Traditional Medicine (AyurEx Colombo), page 71.
• Kankanamge SU, Jayasuriya WJABN, Herath HMDR, Pathirana RN (2024), A novel pregelatinized and acetylated water lily seed starch to be used as excipients: Characterization of structural and physicochemical properties, International Research Conference in Health Sciences (IRCHS), page 57.
• Kankanamge SU, Jayasuriya WJABN, Herath HMDR, Pathirana RN (2023), Comparative physicochemical profiles of BW 312 and BW BLB 72-1 Sri Lankan rice starches and maize starch BP as pharmaceutical excipients, International Research Conference In Health Sciences (IRCHS), page 65.
• Kankanamge SU, Jayasuriya WJABN, Herath HMDR, Pathirana RN (2023), Characterization of Solenostemon rotundifolius and Dioscorea pentaphylla Yam Starches as Excipients Compared to Maize Starch BP, International Research Symposium of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences-iRuFARS 2023, ISSN: 2659-2029, page 83.
• SANC Samarasinghe, BMWIM Warapitiya, S Sabalingam, SU Kankanamge, RN Pathirana (2023), Evaluation of Excipient Properties of Starch Extracted from Dioscorea alata (Kahata Angala) grown in Sri Lanka and its Suitability in the Formulation of a Losartan Potassium Tablet, 16th International Research Conference 2023-Kotelawala Defence University, page 30.
• KDHY Kottege, HMP Wimarshani, AGK Neranja, SU Kankanamge, RN Pathirana (2023), Formulation and Evaluation of a Polyherbal Hair Dye Cream of the Aqueous and Ethanolic Plant Extracts of Hibiscus rosasinensis, Coffea arabica, Syzygium aromaticum, and Cinnamomum zeylanicum, 16th International Research Conference 2023-Kotelawala Defence University, page 57.
  HHND Hewawasam, YM Perera, HEDK Vitharana, KDS Sandarenu, SU Kankanamge, SP Senanayake (2022), Addiction of Methylphenidate among Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children (LRH), Sri Lanka, 15th International Research Conference-KDU, Page 30.
• KPLC Pathirana, WSJ Rajapaksha, NDC Dilrukshi, KDS Sandarenu, SU Kankanamge, UTN Senaratne (2022), Study of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices on Covid-19 among Students at Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kotelawala Defence University, 15th International Research Conference-KDU, Page 47.
• AAEK Bandara, TGC Janaki, HMAJ Halahakoon, SU Kankanamge (2022), An In-Vitro Evaluation of Photoprotective Potential of Leaf Extracts of Atalantia Ceylanica, Hibiscus Furcatus and Formulated Herbal Sunscreen Gel, 15th International Research Conference-KDU, Page 51.
• SK Jayaweera, MOM Madushani, MRN Madusanka, KDS Sandarenu, SU Kankanamge, RN Pathirana (2021), In vitro antimicrobial activity of psidium guajava leaf extract against acne-developing organisms and formulation of an anti-acne topical hydrogel -14th International Research Conference-KDU, page 54. (Best poster presentation)
  http://library.kdu.ac.lk/irc2021/Allied-Health-Sciences%20E.pdf
• WON De Silva, RAN Hansamali, BDJ Carmel, SU Kankanamge, UTN Senaratne (2021), Knowledge, attitudes and practices on e-health literacy among FAHS undergraduates of KDU, 14th International Research Conference-KDU, page 26. (Oral presentation)
  http://library.kdu.ac.lk/irc2021/Allied-Health-Sciences%20E.pdf
• LMH Piyumini, KWDC Lalindra, HSAM Premathilake, SU Kankanamge TS Suresh, P Danthanarayana and WJABN Jayasuriya (2020), Evaluation of physiochemical properties of starch from two modified Sri Lankan rice varieties to be used as excipients in the pharmaceutical industry-13th International Research Conference-KDU, page No.31.
• TVKY Malaka, IK Ariyadasa, SU Kankanamge, K Jayasinghe and UTN Senarathne (2019), Factors' affecting the service quality of National Medicine Regulatory Authority of Sri Lanka: Customers'perspective-12th International Research Conference-KDU, page 276.
• CC Perera, SM Jayawardhane, SU Kankanamge, RN Pathirana and WD Rathnasooriya (2019), Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity of methanolic leaf extract of Cyclea peltate (Lam.) Hook. F. Thomas in vitro-12th International Research Conference-KDU, page 253. (Best oral presentation)
• Kumari KDKP, Thilakarathne RMPS, Neranja AGK, Hasanthi KB, Kankanamge SU (2018), In vitro Antibacterial Activity of Aqueous and Methanolic Extracts of Wattakaka volubilis (L.f.) Stapf: A Sri Lankan Ethnomedicinal Plant- International conference on natural product (ICNP)- Malaysia.
• A.A.M.D.D.N. Amarathunga, SU Kankanamge, N.A. Sanjeewani, R.N. Pathirana, W.D. Rathnasooriya (2017), Determination of in vitro photo-protective potential of methanolic leaf extract of Citrofortunella microcarpa (Calamondin)-International symposium on traditional and complementary medicine (Tradmed 2017).
• SU Kankanamge, AAMDDN Amarathunga, NA Sanjeewani, RN Pathirana and WD Ratnasooriya (2017), Determination of in vitro sun protection factor (SPF) of bark extract of Bridelia retusa-International research session- University of Peradenia (iPURSE).
• SU Kankanamge, NA Sanjeewani, RN Pathirana and WD Ratnasooriya (2017), Determination of in vitro sun protection factor of extract of neem leaves and neem oill" by AAMDDN Amarathunga, International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences.
• SU Kankanamge, S Ariyarathne, PPR Perera (2016), Association between dietary patterns with waist circumference in young adult female population in selected areas in the southern province of Sri Lanka, 03rd International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches (ICMA).
• SU Kankanamge, S Ariyarathne, PPR Perera (2014), Association between anthropometric measurements and dietary habits in two selected grama niladhari areas in the southern province of Sri Lanka, Annual session of Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka.
• SU Kankanamge, S Ariyarathne, PPR Perera (2013), Prevalence of Anaemia in two selected grama niladhari areas in the southern province of Sri Lanka, Annual session of Physiological Society of Sri Lanka (PSSL).

• Senior Lecturer (Grade II)-Department of Pharmacy, FAHS-KDU (since 2019 to present)
• Head/Department of Pharmacy, FAHS-KDU (2018-2021)
• Department Coordinator-Pharmacy, FAHS-KDU (2016-2018)
• Clinical and Industrial Training Coordinator- Department of Pharmacy, FAHS-KDU (2017-2021)
• Temporary Demonstrator-Pharmacy Degree Program, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (2013-2014)
• Student Mentor, FAHS-KDU (2014-2022)
• Chairperson of TEC Board - Department of Pharmacy-FAHS, KDU (2022)
• TEC Committee Member-Department of Pharmacy, FAHS-KDU (2019-2021)
• Member of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)-FAHS-KDU (2021-2022)
• Faculty Member of Editorial Board of KDU Newsletter 5th and 6th issues (2021-2022)
• Department Coordinator-Allied Health Sciences Session, 13^th and 14^th International Research Conference-KDU (2020-2021)
• Session Coordinator of Basic and Applied Science, 10^th International Research Conference-KDU (2017)
• Member of Faculty Editorial Board-13^th International Research Conference-KDU (2020)
• Copy-Editor of the Basic and Applied Sciences to the Proceedings of 10^th International Research Conference-KDU (2017)
• Reviewer of International Research Conference, Allied Health Sciences Session-KDU (2019-2022)
• Reviewer of International Research Conference in Health Sciences (IRCHS)-University of Sri Jayewardenepura (2023)
• Member of Internal Research Screening and Monitoring Committee-FAHS-KDU (2020-2022)
• Member of Curriculum Revision Committee- FAHS-KDU (2020-2021)
• Undergraduate Research Supervisor, FAHS-KDU (2019-2022)
• Open-Day Coordinator-Department of Pharmacy, FAHS-KDU (2016)
• Member of Pharmacy Sub-Committee, University Hospital-KDU (Since 2016)
• Team Member of VISTAS OF PROSPERITY AND SPLENDOR-PROJECT, KDU (2020)
• Member of Sub-Committee-Pharmacy-University Grant Commission-to formulate benchmark statements for the pharmacy degree program (2020-2021)
• Forum Member of Education Sub-Committee of Pharmaceutical Society of Sri Lanka (PSSL) (2017-2019)

Graduate supervision

Supervision of undergraduate research projects of B Pharm students of FAHS

Other responsibilities

• Member of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)- Faculty of Allied Health Science 2022
• Head of the Department-Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Science (August 2018 - August 2021)
• Member of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)- Faculty of Allied Health Science 2021
• Member of Academic Progress Monitoring Committee - Faculty of Allied Health Science 2021
• Head of the Department-Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Science (since 2018)
• Department coordinator-Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Science (2016-2018)
• Clinical and industrial training coordinator- Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Science (since 2017)
• Team member of VISTAS OF PROSPERITY AND SPLENDOR-PROJECT
• Member of curriculum revision committee- Faculty of Allied Health Science
• Member of Pharmacy sub-committee - University Hospital-KDU
• Member of Research screening committee- Faculty of Allied Health Science (2020)
• Reviewer of International Research conference-KDU (since 2019)
• TEC committee member-Dept.of Pharmacy (since 2019)
• Academic mentor for the undergraduate students of Faculty of Allied Health Sciences