Sachini D. Perera Email & Phone Number

• Led advanced step and repeat NIL process development utilizing plate-to-plate, roll-to-plate, and automated machinery techniques• Developed and optimized nano-imprinting and chemical deposition processes to minimize defects and enhance replication throughput at the nanoscale. Established standard operating procedures in compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations• Conducted failure mode analysis and implemented corrective actions to expedite product development scale-up to industrial levels• Provided regular weekly project updates to management and comprehensive monthly reports to stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making and alignment with strategic objectives. Conducted thorough analytical and technical data analysis, adhering to ISO 9001 compliance standards for quality assurance• Collaborated on quality control protocols for UV casting, spray-coating, and electroforming materials and techniques

United States

• 5 years of professional research experience in multi-step synthesis of small molecules and polymers through experimental designs, materials testing, process development, purification, characterization, and optimization as evidenced by the completion of 7 collaborative research projects across disciplines of chemistry and engineering• Demonstrated expertise in product development with an ability to design and deliver high-quality fit-for-purpose formulations of hydrogels and polymer nanocomposites to achieve desired properties, resulting in 6 publications in peer-reviewed journals• Developed an efficient and cost-effective methodology to process highly unprocessable materials to formulate fiber-nanocomposites via photo printing and achieved improved material properties with in-depth knowledge of photocuring materials and 3D printing techniques which resulted in 4 presentations at international conferences and 3 travel grants

United States

• Mentored undergraduate students to improve their skills in organic synthesis, materials characterization, design, and analysis of experiments to reach project end goals following GLP and GMP guidelines as demonstrated by assisting 350+ students , in their successful completion of the course• Experienced in maintaining the chemical and equipment supply, waste management, documentation, safety, and other areas demonstrated by the completion of 12 classes over the course of 4 years

Sri Lanka

Teaching Assistant for Advanced Physical Chemistry Laboratory II• Conducted lab classes, assisted undergraduates with experiments and instruments (30 students per class and 3 sections per week)• Graded post labs, quizzes, and exams• Conducted tutorial classes on principles of General and Organic Chemistry (20 students per class, once a week)• Proctored and graded exams (>200 students in the exam hall)• Lead the solvent preparations, standardizing instruments and waste management

Sri Lanka

• Conducted a self-designed project entitled: ‘Analysis of the Variation of Density, Boiling Range and Freezing Point of Jet Fuel when Mixed with Diesel’ to tackle a common problem in the refinery• Gained practice to use density meter, flashpoint testers, kinematics viscometers, freezing point meter, and distillation apparatus

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Chemistry

Bachelor'S Degree, Chemistry

Activities and Societies:  Editor of the chemical society CHEMSOC, University of Peradeniya  Senior organizing committee member.