Asanga Manamperi

Ali Zand
Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science

Assistant Professor

Phone

amanamperi@kettering.edu

Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering

Asanga Manamperi started at Kettering in June 2022. His broad research interests are in the areas of Biobased Materials and Biofuels. Current projects focus on developing chitosan-based metal-organic composites and exploring the recyclability and mechanical property retention of synthetic and biobased polymers. He is also passionate about advancing undergraduate and graduate-level teaching in the areas of materials science and engineering. Asanga is a member of the Society of Plastics Engineers, and he serves as the Faculty Advisor for the student chapter of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE - Detroit section).

Education

Ph.D. 2010, North Dakota State University
M.S. 2006, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
B.S. 2003, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

  • Plastics and Polymers (Development and Characterization)
  • Bio-based Plastics (Protein-based thermoplastic elastomers - TPEs, Starch-based plastic films and thermoplastics)
     

Research Profile

 

  • Excellent collegiality
  • Wonderful work environment
  • Commitment and enthusiasm of students
  • Opportunity for industry collaborations


 

Traveling, horseback riding, and golfing