Dr. S. Ahilan

Senior Lecturer in Physics


Physics
Faculty of Natural Sciences
Contact:

Faculty Coordinator /Department of Physics, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Jaffna Regional Centre,, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Brown Road, Kokkuvil, Jaffna. Sri Lanka.

Office: , Ext: Mobile: +94776915189

E-mail: sahil@ou.ac.lk

Profile:

I started my primary and secondary education at Jaffna Central College. I obtained my undergraduate specialization in Physics at the University of Jaffna. I joined the South Eastern University as a temporary lecturer and in parallel to a Master’s degree in Physics of Materials at the University of Peradeniya. Again received a Masters Degree in Physics of Materials and Doctor of Philosophy ( Ph.D ) at the University of Bolton, UK. Field specialized is Nanotechnology. Served as a Senior Lecturer in Physics at Eastern University, Sri Lanka then serving at The Open University of Sri Lanka.

Research interests:

Improve the performance of locally available nano materials (Lime stone, Natural Clay, etc.)

Course Coordination:

PHU3300 – General and Thermal Physics.

Researches:

Conducting a research project on the title of Exploration of local nanomaterials for concrete technology under the DOR research grant by the AHEAD operation at Eastern University, Sri Lanka

  1. Sitpalan, A.R. Horrocks, B. Kandola,G.J. Milnes, R.L. Hadimani. The potential for ultrasound to improve nanoparticle dispersion and increase flame resistance in fibre-forming polymers. Polym. Degrad. Stab.2012; 97(12): 2511 – 2523.

 

  1. A Sitpalan, B. Dahiya, B. K. Kandola, A. R. Horrocks. Effects of nanoparticles on the flame retardancy of the ammonium sulphamate-dipentaerythritol flame-retardant system in polyamide 6. Polym. Adv. Technol. 2013; 24(4): 398 – 406.

 

  1. Sitpalan, A.R.Horrocks, Z.Chen, B.K.Kandola. Flame retardant polyamide fibres: The challenge of minimising flame retardant additive contents with added nanoclays. Polymers, 2016; 8,288.
  2. Sitpalan, E.M.S.Ananda, A.R.Aashik, V.Preththiha, V.K.M. Rajitha, S. Suventhiran. Feasibility of natural clay additives in cement mortar. Research & Review: Jour. Pure & applied physics. 2018; 6(1): 1-6.
  3. Sitpalan, Dharani S.A.K.F, Thilini P.H. High Performance Bricks from Straw and Asphalt. Comp. Mater. 2018; 2(1): 26-31.
  4. Sitpalan, A.R.Horrocks, B.K.Kandola. Design and characterisation of bicomponent polyamide 6 fibres with specific locations of each flame retardant component for enhanced flame retardancy. Polym. Test. 2019; 79(8): 1- 15.

 

Posters

  1. Thermal conductivity measurements of fiber-reinforced composites exposed to fire / heat. 13th European meeting on fire retardant polymers, Alessandria, Italy. 26-30 June 2011.
  1. Flame retardant polyamide 6 fibres containing nanoclay, ammonium sulphamate and dipentaerythritol. Fire Retardant Technologies 2014 (FRT14), Preston, UK. 14-17 April 2014.
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