Dr.A.Manjceevan

Qualifications

1. Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry (University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 2019)
2. M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry (University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 2013)
3. B.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry (University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2008)

Career path

1. Senior Lecturer (Gr. II) in Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. (September 2023 to present)
2. Lecturer (Probationary) in Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. (September 2020 to September 2023)
3. Visiting Lecturer in Chemistry, Faculty of Applied Science, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka. (September 2020 to present)
4. Lecturer in Chemistry, Faculty of Applied Science, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka. (June 2019 to September 2020)
5. Visiting Lecturer, Faculty of Technology, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2019.
6. Lecturer (Probationary) in Chemistry, Faculty of Applied Science, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka. (June 2016 to May 2019).
7. Research Assistant Gr I, National Institute of Fundamental Studies, Kandy (June 2012 to May 2016)
8. Assistant lecturer, Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna. (June 2011-December 2011)

1. Over-all Coordinator, Applied Science Degree Program, Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka (Since 2023)
2. Subject coordinator (Chemistry), Applied Science Degree Program, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna (2021- To date).
3. Proctor, University of Jaffna (Since 2025)
4. Deputy Proctor, Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna, (2023, 2024).
5. Student Counsellor, Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka (2022).
6. Member of the Web-IT committee (sub-committee) from the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna (Since 2023).
7. Chief Examiner, G.C.E Advanced Level Chemistry, National examination, Sri Lanka– 2021, 2022, 2025.
8. Chief Editor, VINGNANAM Journal of Science, Faculty of Science (Since 2024).
9. Chairperson: Pure Sciences section(A) of the Jaffna Science Association-2024.

Full Papers

1. Hazra, M.H.F., Jeyadevan, J.P., Thavaranjit, A.C. and Manjeevan, A., 2025. Eco-Friendly Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Rivea ornate choisy Leaf Extract with Antimicrobial Activity Assessment. Journal of Science of the University of Kelaniya, 18(2).
2. Sivakumar S, Srithayalan S, Arunraj K, Arumukham M, Ganeshalingam S, Kugamoorthy V. The feasible screening of genuine fresh palmyrah toddy and sugar or rice toddy using near-infrared spectroscopy. Heliyon. 2024;10(10):e31516.
3. Farhana, M.A., Manjceevan, A., Bandara, J., A review on the device efficiency limiting factors in Sb₂S₃-based solar cells and potential solutions to optimize the efficiency. Optical and Quantum Electronics, 2023. 55: p. 678.
4. Farhana, M.A., A. Manjceevan, and Bandara, J., Recent advances and new research trends in Sb₂S₃ thin film based solar cells. Journal of Science: Advanced Materials and Devices, 2023: p. 100533.
5. Sashikesh, G., Anushkkaran,P., Praveena, Y., Manjceevan, A., Velauthamurty, K., Vignarooban, K, A comparison study of the efficacy of different activated charcoals derived from Palmyra kernel shell in removing phenolic compounds. Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry, 2023. 6: p. 100355.
6. Manoharan, R., Manjceevan, A., Velauthamurty, K., Sashikesh, G., Vignarooban, K., Conversion of both photon and mechanical energy into chemical energy using higher concentration of Al doped ZnO. 2023. 948: p. 169712.
7. Manjceevan, A., Naajla, S., Thamilchelvi, S. (2021),Visible-Light-Harvesting Hedgehog like Copper Bismuth Oxide: Optical, Structural and Electrochemical Properties. Journal of Molecular Structures, 2021.
8. Manjceevan, A. and Bandara, J., Systematic stacking of PbS/CdS/CdSe multi-layered quantum dots for the enhancement of solar cell efficiency by harvesting wide solar spectrum. Electrochimica Acta, 2018. 271: p. 567-575.
9. Manjceevan, A. and Bandara, J., Optimization of performance and stability of quantum dot sensitized solar cells by manipulating the electrical properties of different metal sulfide counter electrodes. Electrochimica Acta, 2017. 235: p. 390-398.
10. Manjceevan, A. and Bandara, J., Robust surface passivation of trap sites in PbS q-dots by controlling the thickness of CdS layers in PbS/CdS quantum dot solar cells. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 2016. 147: p. 157-163.
11. Loganathan, P., Manjceevan, A., and Gnanapragasam, N., Identify the Causes and Environmental Friendly Methods to Control Eutrophication in Vavuniya Tank, Sri Lanka. Journal of Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka, 2013. 2: p. 13-24.

Abstracts

1.  Dilakshana, T., Shakira, M., Manjceevan, A., “Synthesis of Ag decorated ZnO: optical, structural, morphological, piezoelectric and photocatalytic studies” Proceedings of Annual Research Session, 2022.
2. Regitha, M., Manjceevan, A., Velauthamurty, K., “Enhanced photocatalytic degradation of methyl blue by visible light active Al-doped ZnO” Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association, 2022.
3. Sivatharshan, S., Kaushalya, N.A., Srivijeindran, S., Manjceevan, A., Velauthamurthy, K., “A feasibility study for the authentication of Palmyrah toddy using NIR spectroscopy”, Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association, 2022.
4. Manjceevan, A. and Bandara, J., Charge carrier dynamics of PbS in PbS/ CdS quantum dot sensitized solar cell: Electrochemical impedance spectroscopic analysis, Sri Lanka-Taiwan Bilateral Symposium on Energy, Environment and Nanotechnology, 2018.
5. Kolilananthan, S., Manjceevan, A., and Rasalingam, S., Extraction of mahua (Madhuca indica) and veralu (Elaeocarpus serratus) oils: a study on their potential use in biodiesel production, 7th Annual Science Research Session, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2018.
6. Manjceevan, A. and Bandara, J., Platinum free, cobalt sulphide based counter electrode for low cost dye sensitized solar cells. PGIS Research Congress – 2015.
7. Manjceevan, A., Chandrajith, R. and Padmasiri, J.P. (2012). Endermic chronic kidney disease of uncertain etiology in Vavuniya district-A hydro geochemical study, Proceedings of International symposium on water quality and human health-challenge Ahead, 22-23 march 2012, PGIS, Peradeniya, p. 55.
8. Patrick, A. E. S., Sukanyah, S., and Manjceevan, A., (2011). Preliminary study of Schooling behavior of Poecilia reticulata in the Vavuniya town tank water samples subjected to oil and grease pollution, Vavuniya Campus Annual Research Session (VCARS) 2011 Proceedings, p. 12.
9. Srikaran, R. and Manjceevan. A., Comparision of Harmful substances in a locally made mosquito coil with the commercially available mosquito coils Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association, 15, 2008, 1.
10. Manjceevan, A., A.Kajatheepan, Srikaran, R., Surendran, S.N., “Larvicidal effect of crude extract from Ocimum americanum against Aedes aegypti” Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association, 15, 2008, 3.

Book Chapter

1. Manjceevan, A. 2021. Quantum-Dot-Based Photoelectrochemical Biosensors: Principles, Fabrication, and Applications. In: PAL, K. (ed.) Bio-manufactured Nanomaterials: Perspectives and Promotion. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 23-40.
2. Manjceevan, A., Velauthamurty, K., Bionanomaterials for Environmental and Agricultural Applications, IOP Publishing2021, pp. 12-11-12-18.
3. Manjceevan, A., Velauthamurty, K., Sources of Green Nanomaterials, 2022, pp. 27-45.
4. Manjceevan, A., Velauthamurty, K., Role and Significance of Nanobiosensors for Environmental Remediation, 2022, pp. 131-148.
5. Manjceevan, A., Velauthamurty, K., Role of bionanomaterials for environmental remediation, 2021, pp. 12-1 to 12-18.

1. NRC Investigator Driven Research Grants-2024  (Rs. 3,000,000.00)
2. University Research Grant – (2021) (URG/2021/SEIT/26) Rs. 798, 840.00, Catalytic/ Photocatalytic removal of Pollutant by Piezoelectric CuBi₂O₄ material, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. (completed).
3. University Research Grant – (2018-2020) (SEU/ASA/RG/2018/05) Rs. 400, 000.00, Synthesis and Characterization of quantum dots to degradation of the Organic pollutants, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka. (completed).
4. Presidential Award for Scientific Research Publications, 2018
5. NRC merit Award for Scientific Research Publications, 2019, 2021.

1. CHE301G3 Analytical Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry
2. CHE402M3 Advanced Nuclear Chemistry, Bioinorganic and Supramolecular Chemistry
3. ENS302G2 Environmental Chemistry
4. CHE401M3 Advanced Coordination and Organometallic Chemistry

5. CHE404XS2 Inorganic Minerals, Nanomaterials and Material Characterization