The Department of Polymer Science is pleased to host a distinguished guest lecture titled “Can Polymers Power a Greener Tomorrow?” delivered by Dr. Jayantha Amarasekara, a globally recognized expert in the chemical and materials industries and an Honorary Fellow of the Department. Dr. Amarasekara is visiting from the United States to share his perspectives on sustainable innovation and his extensive experience within the international chemical industry.
Dr. Amarasekara’s visit offers a unique opportunity for our academic community to engage with an industry leader who has successfully bridged fundamental research and large-scale industrial application. He currently serves as a Senior Consultant to the chemical industry in the USA, bringing over three decades of leadership experience from some of the world’s most influential corporations, including SABIC, General Electric (GE), and BASF. His career has been marked by leading technology ventures, driving sustainability initiatives, and managing global innovation teams across the USA, China, and Saudi Arabia.
With deep expertise in thermoplastics, elastomers, and high-performance composites, Dr. Amarasekara has been at the forefront of the ongoing transformation of polymer science in response to global sustainability challenges. His lecture will provide valuable insights into advanced recycling technologies, circular economy strategies, and the development of next-generation sustainable materials that enable a truly circular lifecycle for plastics.
Participants will also gain first-hand industry perspectives on how global organizations such as SABIC and GE successfully integrate academic excellence with commercially viable and environmentally responsible solutions, demonstrating how polymers can play a pivotal role in powering a greener tomorrow.
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We invite all students, faculty members, and industry enthusiasts to step into the world of sustainable innovation and be inspired by a pioneer who is actively shaping the future of materials.
