Department of Chemistry
Department of Chemistry
Academic Staff member

Dr.(Mrs) S. D. M. Siddhiaratchi

Senior Lecturer Gr.II

Ph.D.(Louisiana State University, USA),2022 , MSc. (Louisiana State University, USA),2021 , BSc. Special in Chemistry (University of Colombo, SL),2016,
Email - dinushini.s@chem.ruh.ac.lk
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  • Electroanalytical chemistry
  • Enzyme kinetics
  • Surface Chemistry
  • Inorganic chemistry
  • Electroanalytical chemistry
  • • Siddhiaratchige D. M. Siddhiaratchi, Ryan Bujol, Noémie Elgrishi, “Investigation of electron transfers to small molecules confined within M4L6 cages,” ACS conference spring (March 17-24) 2024, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. (PAPER ID 3995004)
  • • Siddhiaratchige D. M. Siddhiaratchi, Noémie Elgrishi, “Formation of M4L6 cages and impact of encapsulation on electron transfer properties,” NOBCChE conference fall (September 11-14) 2023, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
  • • Saeed Fosshat, Siddhiaratchige D. M. Siddhiaratchi, Courtney L. Baumberger, Victor Rodriguez, Frank Fronczek, Matthew B. Chambers, “Light-Initiated C–H Activation via Net Hydrogen Atom Transfer to a Molybdenum(VI)” (JACS, 28th October 2022, doi/10.1021/jacs.2c09235)
  • • Siddhiaratchige D. M. Siddhiaratchi, Frank Fronczek, Matthew B. Chambers, “Comparison of photochemical C–H bond functionalization by WO2Cl2(bpy-R) complexes,” SWRM conference fall (November 6-9) 2022, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA.
  • • Siddhiaratchige D. M. Siddhiaratchi, Frank Fronczek, Matthew B. Chambers, “Comparison of photochemical C–H bond functionalization by WO2Cl2(bpy-R) complexes,” NOBCChE conference fall (September 26-29) 2022, Orlando, Florida, USA.
  • • Siddhiaratchige D. M. Siddhiaratchi, Frank Fronczek, Matthew B. Chambers “Evaluating photochemical C–H bond activation by introducing electronegative substituents to W(VI) dioxo complexes,” SERMACS conference fall (November 10-13) 2021, Birmingham, Alabama, USA. (PAPER No. SERMACS 2021 945)
  • • Siddhiaratchige D. M. Siddhiaratchi, Frank Fronczek, Matthew B. Chambers, “Comparison of photochemical C–H bond functionalization by Mo(VI) and W(VI) dioxo complexes,” NOBCChE virtual conference (September 16-18) 2021
  • • Siddhiaratchige D. M. Siddhiaratchi, Frank Fronczek, Matthew B. Chambers, “Comparison of photochemical C–H bond functionalization by Mo(VI) and W(VI) dioxo complexes,” ACS virtual conference spring (April 5-16) 2021. (PAPER ID 3589653)
  • • Siddhiaratchige D. M. Siddhiaratchi, Frank Fronczek, Matthew B. Chambers, “Quantum yield studies of C–H bond activation by Mo d0 dioxo complexes,” NOBCChE virtual conference September 24-25 2020
  • • Siddhiaratchige D. M. Siddhiaratchi, Frank Fronczek, Matthew B. Chambers, “Quantum yield studies of C–H bond activation by Mo d0 dioxo complexes,” ACS virtual conference fall (August 17-20) 2020. (PAPER ID 3556652)
  • • Saeed Fosshat, Siddhiaratchige D. M. Siddhiaratchi, Matthew B. Chambers, “Photo-reactivity of a dioxo Mo(VI) complex towards C–H activation and C–C bond formation,” Southwest Catalysis Society, December 13 2018 fall symposium, LSU, Baton Rouge, USA. PAPER No.7
  • • Siddhiaratchige D. M. Siddhiaratchi, Rohini de Silva, K. M. Nalin de Silva, “Development of superhydrophobic surfaces using nanomaterials,” 3rd International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Colombo, Sri Lanka December 15-16 2017.
  • • Mary Jo Pribble inorganic chemistry award 2022 (USD $1000)
  • • Graduate student association travel award LSU 2022 (USD $200)
  • • Coates conference travel award LSU Chemistry 2021 (USD $1200)
  • • Departmental organic chemistry teaching award 2020-2021 (USD $500)
  • • Demonstrator: ChemDemo, Super Science Saturday, LSU (2023)
  • • Demonstrator: ChemDemo, Foreign Language Academic Immersion Magnet, Elementary School, Baton Rouge, LA (2023)
  • • Undergraduate poster judge: NOBCChE conference fall 2023, New Orleans, Louisiana
  • • Poster judge: LSU Discover Day (2023)
  • • Judge: Louisiana State Science and Engineering Fair, LSU (2022)
  • • Judge: Region VII Science and Engineering Fair, LSU (2022)
  • • Demonstrator: ChemDemo, Magnolia Woods, Elementary School, Baton Rouge, LA (2019)
  • • Actively participate in the school teachers’ training programme in scientific education conducted by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Department of Chemistry, University of Colombo (2016).
  • • A community service project organised by the Department of Chemistry, University of Colombo Conducted chemistry tutorials and practicals for underprivileged advanced-level students in rural areas of Sri Lanka (2014).
  • • Member of American Chemical Society (ACS) (2021-2024)
  • • Member of National Organisation for Black Chemists & Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) (2020-2024)
  • • Committee member of Chemistry Graduate Student Council (CGSC) at Department of Chemistry, LSU (2019-2022)
  • • Member of Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) Academic Honour Society (2019-2022)