Dr. MJM. Jafeen

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Senior Lecturer Gr.I in Physics
Dept.of Physical Sciences
Faculty of Applied Sciences

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DR. MJM. JAFEEN

Designation Senior Lecturer Gr.I in Physics
Department / Unit Dept. of Physical Sciences
Faculty Faculty of Applied Sciences
Tele. No. +94 67 2260073
Mobile No. 0779175100
Email jafeenmi@seu.ac.lk

Qualifications

  • Ph.D(UPDN)
  • B.Sc.( Spe.in Physics)

Positions Held

  • Subject Coordinator / Physics
  • Member / Faculty Board
  • Chairman, Board of Study, External Studies
  • Academic Coordinator for Inter-Disciplinary Course Unit: 2014 – Present Faculty of Applied Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
  • Subject Coordinator in Physics : 2013 - Present Department of Physical Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
  • Student Counselor: 2011- 2012 Faculty of Applied Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
  • Executive Committee Member: 2013- 2014 Sports Advisory Committee, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
  • Student Mentor: 2014 - Present Faculty of Applied Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka.
  • Chairman: 2014 -Present Board of Study in Science, External Degree Program, Faculty of Applied Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
  • Member: 2010 – Present Faculty Board, Faculty of Applied Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
  • Teaching Areas

    • Newtonian Mechanics
    • Electromagnetism
    • Thermal Physics
    • Physical Optics
    • Electronics
    • Physics in Biology and Medicine
    • Solid State Physics

    Research Interest

    • Ions mobility into polymer membrane
    • The use of electroactive polymers as soft actuators
    • Electrochemical characterization of polymer films with respect to mechanical properties during redox process.

    Editorial work

    • Editor, Proceedings of the Annual Science Research Session-2015, Faculty of Applied Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
    • Co-Editor, Proceedings of the Annual Science Research Session-2012, Faculty of Applied Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.

    Journals

    • MJM Jafeen, MA Careem, S Skaarup (2019), Membrane hydration number of Li+ ion in highly concentrated aqueous LiCl solutions, Ionics volume 25, pp. 3453–3460 (2019).
    • A study on the electrochemical behaviour of polypyrrole films in concentrated aqueous alkali halide electrolytes. Jafeen, M. J. M.; Careem, M.A.; Skaarup, Steen.: Ionics, Vol. 20, No. 4, 2014, p. 535-544.
    • A Novel Method for the Determination of Membrane Hydration Numbers of Cations in Conducting Polymers. Jafeen, M.J.M.; Careem, M.A.; Skaarup, Steen.: Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry, Vol. 16, 2012, p. 1753-1759.
    • Determination of membrane hydration numbers of alkali metal ions by insertion in a conducting polymer. Skaarup, Steen; Junaid Mohamed Jafeen, Mohamed; Careem, M.A.: Solid State Ionics, Vol. 181, No. 27-28, 2010, p. 1245-1250.
    • Speed and Strain of Polypyrrole Actuators: Dependence on Cation Hydration Number. Jafeen, Mohamed J.M.; Careem, Mohamed A.; Skaarup, Steen.: Ionics, Vol. 16, No. 1, 2010, p. 1-6.
    • Electrochemical Behavior of Polypyrrole Films in Highly Concentrated Aqueous Electrolytes. M.J.M. Jafeen and M. A. Careem. Solid State Ionics (ACSSI-13), World Scientific Pub., 2012, P. 505-514.
    • Preparation and Characterization of Nano-Thickness Polypyrrole Films. M.J.M. Jafeen and M. A. Careem, S. Skaarup. Solid State Ionics (ACSSI-13), World Scientific Pub., 2012, P. 596-604.
    • Electrochemical Stability of Polypyrrole in Highly Concentrated Aqueous Electrolytes. M.J.M. Jafeen, U. L. Zainudeen and M. A. Careem: Solid State Ionics (ACSSI-11), McMillan India Pub.,2008, P. 713-719

    Conference Publications

    • Viyanage, M.P.; Manage, T.R.T.; De Silva, R.C.L.; Nayanajith, L.D.C.; Samarawickrama, D.S.; Jafeen, M.J.M.; Kottegoda, I.R.M., Mechanical properties of compounded Natural latex/ graphite composites, ASRS2020 -34.
    • Farhan, M.S.M.; Jafeen, M.J.M., Electrochemical behavior of ppy(dbs) films in 𝐁𝐚𝐂𝐥𝟐 electrolytes, ASRS2020-33.
    • Farhan, M. S. M.; Najitha, A. R.; Jafeen, M. J. M. , Electrochemical behavior of polypyrrole soft actuator in LiCl and BaCl2 aqueous electrolytes,ASRS-2019-28.
    • A Study of Electrochemical Behaviour of Polypyrrole films in Highly Concentrated Aqueous Electrolytes. M.J.M. Jafeen, S. Skaarup and M. A. Careem: Presented and Published (Full Paper) in 3rd International Symposium (2013), South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (Vol. 1, P.68-74).
    • A Study of Electrochemical stability of Polypyrrole films in Concentrated LiCl Aqueous Electrolytes. M.J.M. Jafeen and M. A. Careem: Presented and Published (Abstract) in Annual Science Research Session- 2013, Faculty of Applied Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
    • Strain Measurements on Polypyrrole Actuators in Aqueous Electrolytes. M.J.M. Jafeen and M. A. Careem: Presented and Published (Abstract) in Annual Science Research Session- 2012, Faculty of Applied Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
    • Redox Behaviour of Polypyrrole Films in Highly Concentrated Aqueous Electrolytes. M.J.M. Jafeen, U. L. Zainudeen and M. A. Careem: Presented and Published in National Conference on Advanced Materials for Emerging Technologies (NCAMET) (2007) PGIS, University of Peradeniya.
    • Electrochemical Behavior of PPy(DBS) Films in Highly Concentrated NaCl Electrolytes. M.J.M. Jafeen, U. L. Zainudeen and M. A. Careem: Presented and Published (Abstract) in the Annual Research Session of University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, Oct., 2006 (Vol. 11, Page-171).
    • Electrochemical Synthesis and Characterization of poly(3,4-ethylene dioxythiophene)/Dodecyl benzene sulfonate films in aqueous media. U. L. Zainudeen, M.J.M. Jafeen and M. A. Careem: Presented and Published in the 62nd Annual Research Session of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (2006) (527 E1, Page-125).
    • Adopting Problem Based Learning Techniques in Physics Learning and Teaching Process. Mohamed Jafeen: Presented and Published (Abstract) in International Conference on Physics Education 2005 ( ICPE - 2005), 21 to 26 August, 2005, New Delhi, India ( T5, Page-83).
    • Measurements of Thermal Conductivity and Magnetic Susceptibility of Bi2Sr2Ca2CU3Oy Superconductor at Room Temperature M.J.M. Jafeen and N. Pathmanathan: Presented and Published (Abstract) in the Annual Research Session, Eastern University of Sri Lanka, October 20 - 21, 2005(Page-72).

    Fellowships, Awards & Distinctions

    • President's Award for Scientific Publication, 2010.
    • National Research Council Merit Award for Scientific Publication, 2012.

    Memberships in Professional Bodies

    • Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (7907/E1(Life)).
    • Institute of Physics, Sri Lanka.
    • South Eastern University Teachers Association, Sri Lanka.

    Workshops & Trainings

    Participated
    • UNESCO Workshop: Active Learning in Physics; 2-5 December 2002, held at Post Graduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
    • UNESCO Workshop: Lightning Physics; 29 April-7 May 2003, held at Department of Physics, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
    • ADB Workshop: Health and Safety in Laboratories; 16-17 February 2004, held at Faculty of Natural Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka.
    • Staff Development Course: November 2004, held at Staff Development Unit, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka and accredited by University Grants Commission, Sri Lanka
    • International Conference on Physics Education: 21-26 August 2005, New Delhi, India.
    • Asian Conference on Solid State Ionics: 12-16 June 2006, Kandy, Sri Lanka.
    • Workshop on Scientific Writing; 31 August 2006, held at Post Graduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
    • UNESCO Workshop: Active Learning in Optics and Photonics; 6-11 November 2006, held at Miranda House, University of Delhi, India.
    • International Conference on Materials for Advanced Technologies: 26 June-1 July 2011, Singapore.
    • International Symposium-2013: 06-07 July 2013, held at South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
    • Asian Conference on Solid State Ionics: 17-20 July 2012, Sendai, Japan.
    • Workshop on Embedded Controlled System: July 2013, held at Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies, Sri Lanka.
    • Workshop on Grading System for Auxiliary/Enhancement Courses: 13 March 2014, held at South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
    • Workshop on Research Methodology: 1-2 November 2014, held at South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.