This award is made annually to commemorate Prof. J P C Chandrasena who was the first Sri Lankan to hold the Chair of Chemistry at the University of Ceylon. Prof. Chandrasena excelled in the field of Organic Chemistry & Pharmacology.
The award is for exceptional research contribution of original nature in the field of Organic Chemistry and/or related areas, such as Biochemistry, Pharmacognosy, Molecular Biology and Bioactivity studies.
The award comprises a Silver Medal and a sum of Rs.25,000/-. The recipient of the award shall be invited to deliver the “Chandrasena Memorial Award Lecture” at the Institute’s Annual Sessions.
Marking scheme: (Contribution for the last 10 years will be considered.)
- Research publications in SCI/SCIE journals
(up to 3 points/publication and 2 points for indexing in the above indices.) (no maximum limit)
Research publications in other peer-reviewed journals up to 2 marks (no maximum limit). - Patents
International up to 10 points/patent (maximum 30 points) Local up to 5 points/patent (maximum 20 points) - H index (0.5 x h index) points
Impact factor: 0-0.99 (no marks); 1-2 (1 mark), above 2-5 (1.5 points), above 5 (2 points)
Note:
- For publications and patents which include multiple authors, marks will be allocated based on the applicant’s contribution stated in the application.
- Only publications/patents/research contributions in the field of Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry/ Pharmacognosy/Molecular Biology/Bioactivity studies shall be considered for the award.
- Research publications in SCI/SCIE and other peer-reviewed journals should be categorised
accordingly.
Important: The minimum requirement for eligibility for the award shall be 50 marks.
Award Winners
1995 – Prof N E Gunawardena
2001 – Dr G M K B Gunaherath
2006 – Dr G A S Premakumara
2015 – Dr V M Thadhani
2019 – Dr P B Ratnaweera