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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia

- Using Python packages Numpy, Pandas, Seaborn, Matplotlib, Scipy, Scikit-Learn in combination with Bash scripting to process extensive data sets and perform statistical analysis and data visualisation.- Designed and developed Python-based software to perform QM/MM calculations (in collaboration with Hokkaido University).- Used time autocorrelation analysis to calculate mechanical properties; regression analysis for parameter fitting and applied statistical data analysis on… Show more - Using Python packages Numpy, Pandas, Seaborn, Matplotlib, Scipy, Scikit-Learn in combination with Bash scripting to process extensive data sets and perform statistical analysis and data visualisation.- Designed and developed Python-based software to perform QM/MM calculations (in collaboration with Hokkaido University).- Used time autocorrelation analysis to calculate mechanical properties; regression analysis for parameter fitting and applied statistical data analysis on thermodynamic properties, as well as trajectory data. Show less

- Conducted practical sessions and research projects on Bioinformatics. Hands-on experience in R.- Data mining, specifically mass data collection from PDF files to further analysis in R.- Software development for ease of computer lab management: developed a Python-based server/client software to control computers/share files over a local network.

Computational Chemistry Research Laboratory

Studied molecular dynamics techniques to simulate soft-nanoparticles (siRNAs, Cell-Penetrating Peptides (CPPs) and lipid bilayers)

Department Of Chemistry

Conducted practical sessions and tutorials in Organic Chemistry for Level 1 and 2 undergraduates.

- Lead the revamping and SEO of the university of Kelaniya website and department websites.- Implemented and managed multi language capability in main university website- Developed the staff profiles website network (staff.kln.ac.lk) using the WordPress multi-user platform. - Hands-on experience in Linux Server Installation, HTML, CSS, PHP and SQL.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Computational Chemistry

Developed a robust molecular dynamics model (force field) to study and predict properties of a novel solar cell material “metal halide.

Master Of Science, Analytical Chemistry

Studied advanced topics in Analytical Chemistry, completed a research project on soft nano-materials using computational chemistry.

Bsc, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Zoology

Activities and Societies: Visio Club, Zoology Society, Chemical Society, Aquatic Club Studied a tri-major in Chemistry, Biochemistry.

Gce Advanced Level, Biology

Activities and Societies: GLOBE Program