Lavan

Mr. Lalindra Lavan Kumara

Probationary Lecturer

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Mr. Lalindra Lavan completed his BSc (Hons) degree at University of Sri Jayewardenepura, while specializing in chemistry and securing second class honors in upper division. He is currently reading for his Masters in Analytical Chemistry at University of Kelaniya. Previously, Mr. Lavan has served as a Research Assistant at the Department of Chemistry, University of Sri Jayewardenepura and as a Teaching Assistant attached to the Department of Chemistry of both University of Sri Jayewardenepura and Open University of Sri Lanka before joining the academic staff of NSBM Green University in 2021. He is currently employed as a Lecturer (probationary) under the Department of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science.  

Research Interests

  • Computational Drug Design
  • Material Chemistry
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Memberships

  • Associate Membership – College of Chemical Sciences, Institute of Chemistry Ceylon

14. Journal Publications

  1. Kumar, S.L.L., 2025. Perfumes and health: Unveiling the chemical hazards and environmental concerns. Journal of Multidisciplinary Research.

Conference Publications

  1. Kesharika, K. H. S., Perera, K. A. K. P., & Sugandhika, S. (2020). Hepatoprotective Activity of Osbeckia octandra Capsule against Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Rats.
  2. Thennakoon S.M., Perera K.A.K.P. (2023) Towards the Advancement of Cervical Cytological Screening and Diagnosis. International Conference on Business Innovations – (ICOBI 2023) Volume 03, Sri Lanka, 25th November 2022, pp 202 – 215.
  3. Samarasiri MA, Madhurangi KT, Perera KA. Navigating the Obesity-Breast Cancer Nexus—Epidemiology, Mechanistic Insights, Tumour Characteristics and Clinical Outcomes. Transformative Applied Research in Computing, Engineering, Science, and Technology. 2025 Apr 29:293-302.

Ongoing Research

  1. In Silico study of PPAR gamma agonists for Diabetes using medicinal plants
  2. Biomedical Implications of Ingredients in Natural vs. Synthetic Fragrances