Professor K D Jayasuriya  Qualifications B. Sc. (Special) degree in Physics, University of Sri Lanka, Peradeniya Campus (1977) Ph. D., Australian National University (1984) Fellowships Fellow - National Academy of Sciences, Sri Lanka (since 2012) Fellow – Institute of Physics, Sri Lanka (since 1993). Visiting Fellow, University College, The Australian Defence Force Academy, The University of New South Wales. (1992, 2002) Visiting Fellow, The Australian National University. (1992) Administrative Experience Dean - Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya 2003-2009 Head - Department of Physics, University of Kelaniya, 1991, 1995-2000. Director - Centre for University of Kelaniya Management Information System, Since 2011 Editorial Experience Editor in Chief - Journal of Science of the University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka (Since 2011) Editor in Chief - Sri Lankan Journal of Physics, Institute of Physics Sri Lanka (Since 2011)

Low cost biodegradable electrolyte materials for Galvanic Cells. Structural and magnetic properties of materials using Mössabuer spectroscopy. Oxidation state and coordination environment of iron in silicates melts using Mössbauer Spectroscopy. Exploring the possibility of developing a low cost solar cell.