HR job title
- Professor and Associate Department Head
- Contact Info
- 1 979 314 8236
- ORCiD
- 0000-0002-7692-2170
Fernando, Sandun Professor
Positions
We specialize in designing cutting-edge small molecule, peptide, and aptamer inhibitors to target pathogens that are notoriously difficult to control--particularly those that have developed or are prone to developing resistance to existing drugs (antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals) and biocides (fungicides, herbicides, and pesticides). Our advanced peptide/aptamer design tool uniquely balances high selectivity with broad-spectrum efficacy, creating inhibitors that are both precise and versatile in combating resistant pathogens.
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Publications
selected publications
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academicarticle
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Mulgaonkar, N., Wang, H., Zhang, J., Roundy, C. M., Tang, W., Chaki, S. P., ... Fernando, S.
(2023).
Montelukast and Telmisartan as Inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant. Pharmaceutics.
15(7), 1891-1891.
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Zhang, J., & Fernando, S. D.
(2023).
Identification of Fungicide Combinations Targeting Plasmopara viticola and Botrytis cinerea Fungicide Resistance Using Machine Learning. Microorganisms.
11(5), 1341-1341.
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Mulgaonkar, N., Wang, H., Mallawarachchi, S., Rek, D., Martina, B., & Fernando, S.
(2023).
In silico and invitro evaluation of imatinib as an inhibitor for SARS-CoV-2. Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics.
41(7), 3052-3061.
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Wang, H., Mulgaonkar, N., Prez, L. M., & Fernando, S.
(2022).
ELIXIR-A: An Interactive Visualization Tool for Multi-Target Pharmacophore Refinement. ACS Omega.
7(15), 12707-12715.
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Zhang, M., Wang, H., Foster, E. R., Nikolov, Z. L., Fernando, S. D., & King, M. D.
(2022).
Binding behavior of spike protein and receptor binding domain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus at different environmental conditions. Scientific Reports.
12(1), 789.
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Mulgaonkar, N., Wang, H., King, M., & Fernando, S.
(2022).
Druggability assessment of precursor membrane protein as a target for inhibiting the Zika virus. Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics.
40(8), 3508-3524.
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Samarasinghe, N., Longtin, N., & Fernando, S.
(2022).
Performance of Methylococcus capsulatus based microbial and enzymatic proton exchange membrane fuel cells. Renewable Energy.
195, 17-27.
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Al-Mashhadani, H., Capareda, S. C., Lacey, R. E., & Fernando, S. D.
(2020).
Catalytic valorization of glycerol for producing biodiesel-compatible biofuel blends. Biofuels.
11(5), 621-635.
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Gejji, V., & Fernando, S. D.
(2020).
Simultaneous separation of carboxyl functionalized cellulose and egg albumin using ionic polyelectrolytes in an aqueous-organic multi-phase system. Separation and Purification Technology.
237, 116316-116316.
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Wang, H., Jayaraman, A., Menon, R., Gejji, V., Karthikeyan, R., & Fernando, S.
(2019).
A non-beta-lactam antibiotic inhibitor for enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli O104:H4. 97(9), 1285-1297.
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Mallawarachchi, S., Gejji, V., Sierra, L. S., Wang, H., & Fernando, S.
(2019).
Electrical Field Reversibly Modulates Enzyme Kinetics of Hexokinase Entrapped in an Electro-Responsive Hydrogel. ACS Applied Bio Materials.
2(12), 5676-5686.
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Mallawarachchi, S., Mahadevan, A., Gejji, V., & Fernando, S.
(2019).
Mechanics of controlled release of insulin entrapped in polyacrylic acid gels via variable electrical stimuli. Drug Delivery and Translational Research.
9(4), 783-794.
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Gejji, V., Lacey, R., & Fernando, S. D.
(2019).
The use of polyelectrolytes for simultaneous dewatering and fractionation of microalgal proteins, lipids, and pigments. Algal Research.
44, 101675-101675.
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Zhang, S., Karthikeyan, R., & Fernando, S. D.
(2018).
Evaluating apoenzyme-coenzyme-substrate interactions of methane monooxygenase with an engineered active site for electron harvesting: a computational study. 24(12), 347.
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Marrone, B. L., Lacey, R. E., Anderson, D. B., Bonner, J., Coons, J., Dale, T., ... Olivares, J. A.
(2018).
Review of the harvesting and extraction program within the National Alliance for Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts. Algal Research.
33, 470-485.
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Gunawardena, D. A., & Fernando, S. D.
(2018).
Screening of transition metal/oxide-impregnated ZSM-5 catalysts for deoxygenation of biomass oxygenates via direct methane intervention. Biofuels.
9(1), 113-120.
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Gejji, V., & Fernando, S. D.
(2018).
Harvesting microalgae using ionic polyelectrolytes in an aqueous-organic two-phase system: Screening of separation parameters using model algal particles. Process Biochemistry.
72, 188-197.
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Mahadevan, A., & Fernando, S.
(2018).
Inorganic iron-sulfur clusters enhance electron transport when used for wiring the NAD-glucose dehydrogenase based redox system. 185(7), 337.
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Zhang, S., Karthikeyan, R., & Fernando, S. D.
(2017).
Low-temperature biological activation of methane: structure, function and molecular interactions of soluble and particulate methane monooxygenases. Reviews in Environmental Science and Bio-Technology.
16(4), 611-623.
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Fernando, S., & Fernando, T.
(2017).
Antivirals for allosteric inhibition of Zika virus using a homology model and experimentally determined structure of envelope protein. BMC Research Notes.
10(1), 354.
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Mahadevan, A., Fernando, T., & Fernando, S.
(2016).
Iron-sulfur-based single molecular wires for enhancing charge transport in enzyme-based bioelectronic systems. Biosensors and Bioelectronics.
78, 477-482.
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Fernando, S., Fernando, T., Stefanik, M., Eyer, L., & Ruzek, D.
(2016).
An Approach for Zika Virus Inhibition Using Homology Structure of the Envelope Protein. Molecular Biotechnology.
58(12), 801-806.
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Mahadevan, A., Gunawardena, D. A., Karthikeyan, R., & Fernando, S.
(2015).
Potentiometric vs amperometric sensing of glycerol using glycerol dehydrogenase immobilized via layer-by-layer self-assembly. Microchimica Acta: an international journal on micro and trace analysis.
182(3-4), 831-839.
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Samarasinghe, N. U., & Fernando, S. D.
(2015).
Extraction of lipids from microalgae using monophasic-biphasic separation via hexane-acetone-water system. Biofuels.
6(1-2), 129-135.
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Samarasinghe, N. U., & Fernando, S. D.
(2015).
Moisture displacement and simultaneous migration of surface-functionalized algae from water to an extraction solvent using ionic polyelectrolytes. Renewable Energy.
81, 639-643.
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Gunawardena, D. A., & Fernando, S. D.
(2014).
A Thermodynamic Equilibrium Analysis of Glucose Conversion to Hydrocarbons. Chemical Engineering Communications.
201(8), 1115-1124.
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Nawaratna, G., & Fernando, S. D.
(2013).
Reaction Kinetics of Transesterification with Titanium Alkoxide-Based Phase-Transforming Catalyst. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research.
52(25), 8392-8398.
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Nawaratna, G., Lacey, R., & Fernando, S. D.
(2012).
Effect of hydrocarbon tail-groups of transition metal alkoxide based amphiphilic catalysts on transesterification. Catalysis Science and Technology.
2(2), 364-372.
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Samarasinghe, N., Fernando, S., Lacey, R., & Faulkner, W. B.
(2012).
Algal cell rupture using high pressure homogenization as a prelude to oil extraction. Renewable Energy.
48, 300-308.
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Gunawardena, D. A., Fernando, S. D., Fernando, T. J., & Perera, O. P.
(2012).
Performance analysis of a proton exchange membraneless biological fuel cell based on lactate dehydrogenase. Biological Engineering.
5(1), 33-46.
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Gunawardena, D. A., & Fernando, S. D.
(2012).
THERMODYNAMIC EQUILIBRIUM ANALYSIS OF METHANOL CONVERSION TO AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS USING SAS: A PRELUDE TO BIOMASS DEOXYGENATION. Transactions of the ASABE.
55(3), 1025-1031.
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Thangalazhy-Gopakumar, S., Adhikari, S., Gupta, R. B., & Fernando, S. D.
(2011).
Influence of Pyrolysis Operating Conditions on Bio-Oil Components: A Microscale Study in a Pyroprobe. Energy & Fuels.
25(3), 1191-1199.
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Gunawardena, D. A., & Fernando, S. D.
(2011).
Thermal conversion of glucose to aromatic hydrocarbons via pressurized secondary pyrolysis. Bioresource Technology.
102(21), 10089-10093.
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Nawaratna, G., Fernando, S. D., & Adhikari, S.
(2010).
Response of Titanium-Isopropoxide-Based Heterogeneous Amphiphilic Polymer Catalysts for Transesterification. Energy & Fuels.
24(8), 4123-4129.
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Thangalazhy-Gopakumar, S., Adhikari, S., Ravindran, H., Gupta, R. B., Fasina, O., Tu, M., & Fernando, S. D.
(2010).
Physiochemical properties of bio-oil produced at various temperatures from pine wood using an auger reactor. Bioresource Technology.
101(21), 8389-8395.
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Nawaratna, G., Adhikari, S., Lacey, R. E., & Fernando, S. D.
(2010).
Reforming glycerol under electro-statically charged surface conditions. Energy and Environmental Sciences.
3(10), 1593-1599.
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Haryanto, A., Fernando, S. D., To, S., Steele, P. H., Pordesimo, L., & Adhikari, S.
(2009).
Hydrogen Production through the Water-Gas Shift Reaction: Thermodynamic Equilibrium versus Experimental Results over Supported Ni Catalysts. Energy & Fuels.
23(5-6), 3097-3102.
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Adhikari, S., Fernando, S. D., & Haryanto, A.
(2009).
Hydrogen production from glycerol: An update. Energy Conversion and Management.
50(10), 2600-2604.
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Singh, A. K., & Fernando, S. D.
(2009).
Preparation and Reaction Kinetics Studies of Na-based Mixed Metal Oxide for Transesterification. Energy & Fuels.
23(10), 5160-5164.
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Haryanto, A., Fernando, S. D., Pordesimo, L. O., & Adhikari, S.
(2009).
Upgrading of syngas derived from biomass gasification: A thermodynamic analysis. Biomass and Bioenergy.
33(5), 882-889.
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Longtin, N., Oliveira, D., Mahadevan, A., Gejji, V., Gomes, C., & Fernando, S.
Analysis of Spirulina platensis microalgal fuel cell. Journal of Power Sources.
486, 229290-229290.
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Gunawardena, D. A., & Fernando, S. D.
Catalytic Conversion of Glucose Micropyrolysis Vapors in Methane-using Isotope Labeling to Reveal Reaction Pathways. Energy Technology.
5(5), 708-714.
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Gunawardena, D. A., & Fernando, S. D.
Deoxygenation of Methanol over ZSM-5 in a High-Pressure Catalytic Pyroprobe. Chemical Engineering and Technology.
34(2), 173-178.
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Wang, H., Mulgaonkar, N., Mallawarachchi, S., Ramasamy, M., Padilla, C. S., Irigoyen, S., ... Fernando, S.
Evaluation of Candidatus Liberibacter Asiaticus Efflux Pump Inhibition by Antimicrobial Peptides. Molecules.
27(24), 8729-8729.
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Zhang, J., Gelain, J., Schnabel, G., Mallawarachchi, S., Wang, H., Mulgaonkar, N., Karthikeyan, R., & Fernando, S.
Identification of Fungicide Combinations for Overcoming Plasmopara viticola and Botrytis cinerea Fungicide Resistance. Microorganisms.
11(12), 2966-2966.
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Adhikari, S., Fernando, S. D., & Haryanto, A.
Kinetics and Reactor Modeling of Hydrogen Production from Glycerol via Steam Reforming Process over Ni/CeO2 Catalysts. Chemical Engineering and Technology.
32(4), 541-547.
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Nawaratna, G. I., Rooney, W., Leonhardt, C., & Fernando, S. D.
Phase Stability of a Triglyceride/Alcohol/Catalytic-Surfactant System in Transesterification. Energy Technology.
1(5-6), 359-363.
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Gunawardena, D. A., & Fernando, S. D.
Reaction Kinetics and Coking Behavior for Furan Deoxygenation via Catalytic Pyrolysis Using Methane. Chemical Engineering and Technology.
40(6), 1176-1183.
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Mulgaonkar, N., Wang, H., Zhang, J., Roundy, C. M., Tang, W., Chaki, S. P., ... Fernando, S.
(2023).
Montelukast and Telmisartan as Inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant. Pharmaceutics.
15(7), 1891-1891.
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conference paper
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Gejji, V., & Fernando, S. D.
(2016).
A polyelectrolyte-based system for separating charged particulates from aqueous biological suspensions
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Gunawardena, D. A., & Fernando, S. D
(2014).
Methane as a hydrogen donor for the deoxygenation of biomass derived organics. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
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Gunawardena, D. A., & Fernando, S. D
(2013).
Equilibrium analysis on methanol-to-hydrocarbon reaction by Gibbs free energy minimization method. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
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Carter, S. B., & Fernando, S. D
(2013).
Solvent Phase Algal Migration (S.P.A.M.) process: A technique for dewatering microalgae. 3978-3991.
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Gunawardena, D. A., & Fernando, S. D
(2012).
Effect of pressure on pyrolysis of algae to make hydrocarbons [p] [p]. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
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Gunawardena, D. A., & Fernando, S. D.
(2011).
Study based on secondary cracking of glucose pyrolysis vapor. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
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Gunawardena, D. A., & Fernando, S. D.
(2011).
Thermodynamic equilibrium analysis of glucose conversion to hydrocarbons. 5232-5240.
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Pordesimo, L. O., Capareda, S., Sokhansanj, S., & Fernando, S.
(2008).
Enhancement and stabilization of biomass feedstock quality through utilization/recycling biological waste streams. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
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Gunawardena, A., Fernando, S. D., & Braasch, D. A.
(2008).
Performance analysis of a bio fuel cell based on lactate dehydrogenase. 6340-6352.
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Gejji, V., & Fernando, S. D.
(2016).
A polyelectrolyte-based system for separating charged particulates from aqueous biological suspensions
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institutional repository document
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Gunawardena, A., Fernando, S., & To, F.
(2008).
Performance of a Yeast-mediated Biological Fuel Cell. International Journal of Molecular Sciences.
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Gunawardena, A., Fernando, S., & To, F.
(2008).
Performance of a Yeast-mediated Biological Fuel Cell. International Journal of Molecular Sciences.
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patent
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Fernando, S. D., & Gejji, V. M.
(2019).
Moisture displacement and simultaneous migration of surface-functionalized algae from water to an extraction solvent using ionic polyelectrolytes
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Fernando, S., & Gunawardena, D.
(2017).
Deoxygenation of biomass derived oxygenates to hydrocarbons via direct methane intervention
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Fernando, S. D., & Gejji, V. M.
(2019).
Moisture displacement and simultaneous migration of surface-functionalized algae from water to an extraction solvent using ionic polyelectrolytes
Research
principal investigator on
- Molecular-level design and development of catalysts and processes for biological systems applications awarded by National Institute of Food and Agriculture - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States) 2019 - 2024
- UNS: Enhancing Charge Transport in Enzymatic Bio-Electrodes Using an Iron-Sulfur-Based Synthetic Electron-Transport-Chain awarded by National Science Foundation - (Arlington, Virginia, United States) 2015 - 2019
- Nanoscale Biological Engineering Approaches for Biorenewable material Conversion to Energy awarded by National Institute of Food and Agriculture - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States) 2014 - 2019
- Towards Sustainable Hydrocarbon Biorefineries: Deoxygenation of Biomass Oxygenates to Hydrocarbons via Methane awarded by National Science Foundation - (Arlington, Virginia, United States) 2010 - 2015
co-principal investigator on
Teaching
teaching activities
- BAEN301 Bio & Ag Engr Fund I Instructor
- BAEN320 Engr Thermodynamics Instructor
- BAEN399 Professional Development Instructor
- BAEN417 Fund Nanoscale Bio Engr Instructor
- BAEN617 Fund Nanoscale Bio Engr Instructor
- BAEN684 Professional Internship Instructor
- BAEN685 Directed Studies Instructor
- BAEN691 Research Instructor
Works By Students
chaired theses and dissertations
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Almashhadani, Husam Ahmed Mohammed (2017-05). Catalytic Dehydration and Etherification of Alcohol and Glycerol to Produce Biodiesel Compatible Fuel Additives.
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Carter, Seaborn B (2019-01). An Organic Solvent-Flocculant Based System for Chemical Dewatering of Algae.
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Gunawardena, Duminda Anuradh (2014-10). Deoxygenation of Biomass Oxygenates to Hydrocarbon Fuels via Direct Methane Intervention.
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Imam, Tahmina 1983- (2012-11). Comparison of Biological and Thermal (Pyrolysis) Pathways for Conversion of Lignocellulose to Biofuels.
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Kulkarni, Sayali V (2014-08). Use of Transition Metal Forms in Separation of Lipid Components.
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Longtin, Nicole Ann (2019-07). ANALYSIS AND OPTIMIZATION OF SPIRULINA PLATENSIS MICROBIAL FUEL CELL.
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Mahadevan, Aishwarya (2014-12). Comparison of Molecular-Wires for Enhancing Charge Transport of Enzymatic Electrode Assemblies: A Glycerol Bioanode Model.
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Mahadevan, Aishwarya (2019-07). IRON-SULFUR BASED MOLECULAR WIRES FOR ENHANCING CHARGE TRANSPORT IN ENZYMATIC BIO-ELECTRODES.
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Nawaratna, Gayan I (2013-04). Amphiphilic Phase-transforming Catalysts for Transesterification of Triglycerides.
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Samarasinghe, Nalin (2012-10). Development of an Algal Oil Separation Process.
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Santos, Bjorn Sanchez (2013-05). Liquid-phase Processing of Fast Pyrolysis Bio-oil using Pt/HZSM-5 Catalyst.
Background
education and training
- B.Sc. in Agricultural Engineering, University of Peradeniya - (Kandy, Sri Lanka) 1995
awards and honors
- Highly Cited Researcher, conferred by Thomson Reuters - (New York, New York, United States), 2014
Contact
first name
- Sandun
has last name
- Fernando
mailing address
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Texas A&M University
Biological & Agricultural Engineering
2117 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-2117
USA
Other
- sfernando@tamu.edu