Fields of work

Life cycle assessment (LCA), Life cycle costing (LCC) and Carbon footprint
Circular economy, Waste valorization and Critical raw materials
Techno-economic analysis, MCDA and Sustainable system modelling

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Awards and honors

Best Doctoral Dissertation Award under Environmental and Sanitary Engineering in Italy – 2023
Best Poster Award for “Sustainable Resources for Decarbonizing the Economy” – 29th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition – EUBCE, France 2021

Professional background

since 2026	Scientific staff member, ITAS
2026	Adjunct lecturer, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy
2024 - 2026	Postdoc, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy
2023 - 2024	Postdoc, DICATAM, University of Brescia, Italy
2019 - 2023	PhD student, DICATAM, University of Brescia, Italy
2018 - 2019	Teacher (Chemistry), St. Joseph's International College, Milano, Italy
2015 - 2018	M.Sc. “Resource Economics and Sustainable Development” at the University of Bologna, Italy

Selected publications

Illankoon, W.A.M.A.N.; Premathilake, D. S.; Mazzucchelli, A.; Sorlini, S.; Baumann M.; Passarini F. (2026)
Strategic decision making and validation of waste-to-energy technologies for developing countries: an MCDA framework via AHP and direct weight analysis. Energy Nexus.
DOI: 10.1016/j.nexus.2026.100736

Premathilake, D. S.; Illankoon, W. A. M. A. N.; Botelho Junior, A. B.; Milanese, C.; Tenório, J. A. S.; Espinosa, D. C. R.; Vaccari, M. (2025)
Comparative Analysis of Facile and Novel Graphite Recovery Methods from Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries: Environmental and Economic Implications. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering.
DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.4c09084

Illankoon, W. A. M. A. N.; Milanese, C.; Karunarathna, A. K.; Liyanage, K. D. H. E.; Alahakoon, A. M. Y. W.; Rathnasiri, P. G.; Collivignarelli, M. C.; Sorlini, S. (2023)
Evaluating Sustainable Options for Valorization of Rice By-Products in Sri Lanka: An Approach for a Circular Business Model”. Agronomy.
DOI: 10.3390/agronomy13030803

Illankoon, W.A.M.A.N., Milanese, C., Girella, A., Medina-Llamas M., Magnani, G., Pontiroli, D., Riccò, M., Collivignarelli M.C., Sorlini, S. (2022)
Biochar Derived from the Rice Industry By-Products as Sustainable Energy Storage Material
DOI: 10.5071/30thEUBCE2022-5BV.4.7

Illankoon, W. A. M. A. N.; Milanese, C.; Girella, A.; Rathnasiri, P. G.; Sudesh, K. H. M.; Llamas, M. M.; Collivignarelli, M. C.; Sorlini, S. (2022)
Agricultural Biomass-Based Power Generation Potential in Sri Lanka: A Techno-Economic Analysis. Energy.
DOI: 10.3390/en15238984

Publications

2026

Journal Articles

Illankoon, W. A. M. A. N.; Premathilake, D. S.; Mazzucchelli, A.; Sorlini, S.; Baumann, M.; Passarini, F.
Strategic Decision Making and Validation of Waste-to-Energy Technologies for Developing Countries: An MCDA Framework via AHP and Direct Weight Analysis
2026. Energy Nexus, Article no: 100736. doi:10.1016/j.nexus.2026.100736

Premathilake, D. S.; Silva, A. A. M. P.; Illankoon, W. A. M. A. N.; Rosatelli, A.; Beltrametti, F.; Bava, A.; Battaglia, F.; Mendola, M.; Passaro, F.; Abbà, A.; Franzetti, A.; Vaccari, M.
Environmental, economic, and social trade-offs in biochar and biosurfactant-based soil remediation: A critical review based on mass flow analysis
2026. Energy Nexus, 21, Art.Nr: 100644. doi:10.1016/j.nexus.2026.100644