Personal profile
Overview
Dukula is a Research Associate in inorganic and materials chemistry. He completed his Masters at The University of Manchester, where he undertook research placements with Prof. David Mills and Prof. Sihai Yang during his undergraduate studies. He completed his Master's with Dr. Imogen Riddell on Metal-Organic cages for catalysis. Following this, he received the University of Manchester Dean's Excellence Scholarship and joined Profs. Martin Schröder and Sihai Yang's group to conduct his PhD, working on porous materials for corrosive gas capture. During his studies, he received the University of Manchester Presidental Distinguished Achievement Award in 2021 and the Outstanding Achievement Award in 2025 by the Department of Chemistry, University of Manchester.
Research interests
My research focuses on the design, synthesis, and advanced characterisation of porous materials, including metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), zeolites, and hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (HOFs), with an emphasis on understanding structure–property relationships and developing functional materials for energy and environmental applications.
Memberships of committees and professional bodies
Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy
Education/Academic qualification
Unknown, Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Manchester
30 Sept 2022 → 31 Mar 2026
Award Date: 21 Apr 2026
Master of Chemistry, The University of Manchester
1 Sept 2018 → 30 Jun 2022
Award Date: 30 Jun 2022
Areas of expertise
- QD Chemistry
- Metal-Organic Frameworks
- Synthesis
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Coordination Chemistry
- Catalysis
- Fuel cells
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Metal–Organic Frameworks for Clean Air
Li, J., De Alwis Jayasinghe, D., Schröder, M. & Yang, S., 15 Apr 2026, MOFs for Gas Adsorption and Separation. Yang, S. (ed.). Cambridge: Royal Society of Chemistry, p. 146-209 64 p. (Inorganic materials series; vol. 18).Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Direct synthesis of a semiconductive double-helical phosphorus allotrope in a metal-organic framework
Sapchenko, S. A., Belosludov, R. V., Vitorica-Yrezabal, I. J., Silva, I. D., Chen, X., Whitehead, G. F. S., Maddock, J., Natrajan, L. S., Kippax-Jones, M., De Alwis Jayasinghe, D., Bawn, C., Polyukhov, D. M., Chen, Y., Fedin, V. P., Yang, S. & Schröder, M., 12 Feb 2025, In: Nature Communications. 16, 1578.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Flexible Phosphonate Metal Organic Framework for Enhanced Cooperative Ammonia Capture
De Alwis Jayasinghe, D., Chen, Y., Li, J., Rogacka, J. M., Kippax-Jones, M., Lu, W., Sapchenko, S., Yang, J., Chansai, S., Zhou, T., Guo, L., Ma, Y., Dong, L., Polyukhov, D., Shan, L., Han, Y., Crawshaw, D., Zeng, X., Zhu, Z. & Hughes, L. & 7 others, , 20 Nov 2024, In: Journal of the American Chemical Society. 146, 46, p. 32040–32048Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Ammonia Storage in Metal-Organic Framework Materials: Recent Developments in Design and Characterisation
Lu, W., De Alwis Jayasinghe, D., Schröder, M. & Yang, S., 3 Oct 2024, In: Accounts of Materials Research.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Comparison of group 4 and thorium M(IV) substituted cyclopentadienyl silanide complexes
Reant, B. (Lead), De Alwis Jayasinghe, D., Wooles, A. J., Mills, D. (Corresponding) & Liddle, S. (Corresponding), 12 May 2023, In: Dalton Transactions .Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Prizes
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Outstanding Achievement Award 2025
De Alwis Jayasinghe, D. (Recipient), 2025
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Dean's Doctoral Award
De Alwis Jayasinghe, D. (Recipient), 1 Sept 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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University of Manchester President's Distinguished Achievement Award
De Alwis Jayasinghe, D. (Recipient), 1 Apr 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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A Flexible Phosphonate Metal-Organic Framework for Corrosive Gas Capture
De Alwis Jayasinghe, D. (Speaker)
18 Mar 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › Research
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Department of Chemistry (Organisational unit)
De Alwis Jayasinghe, D. (Academic expert member)
1 Sept 2022 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee › Research
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Inorganic and Biochemistry Conference 2022 - University of Manchester
De Alwis Jayasinghe, D. (Chair)
22 Aug 2022 → 24 Aug 2022Activity: Participating in or organising event(s) › Organising a conference, workshop, exhibition, performance, inquiry, course etc › Research
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The Higher Education Academy (External organisation)
De Alwis Jayasinghe, D. (Academic expert member)
30 Jan 2022Activity: Membership › Membership of professional association › Research
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Department of Chemistry (Organisational unit)
De Alwis Jayasinghe, D. (Academic expert member)
1 Sept 2021 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee › Research