EDUCATUION :

First Degree:

B.Sc. ( Honors) Physics,

University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

    1998 - 2002

Postgraduate:

M.Sc. Condensed Matter Physics, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) , Norway.

PhD (onward).

University of Cincinnati, USA.

    2006 - 2008

    2008 - onward

RESEARCH:  

 First Degree:

Based on studies on Crack and craze behavior of glass polymer (PMMA).

Thesis “Crazing of glassy polymer “

Supervisor: Dr. N. Chandrakanthi, Dep. Of Physics, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

      4 months

      (2001)

Postgraduate:

1.  Masters:

A modern approach to construct a Theoretical Model for Optical Trapping (Optical tweezers) 

Advisor: Prof. Kåre Olaussen,  Dep. Of Physics,  Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) , Norway.

2. PhD ( Reading)

Advisor : Prof. Randy Johnson, Neutrino Physics 

Collaborates for MiniBooNE experiment at Fermilab.

      2006 - 2008

    2009 (onward)

     AWARDS:

v       Prof. Appapilai memorial prize for physics

 year 2000

v       Prof . Woulfandale prize for physics

 year 2001

v       Dr. C.A Hewavitharana Memorial Prize for Physics

 year 2002

v       University scholarship for academic excellence 

 year 2002

 Period

      Organization

Designation

May, 2002 – Oct, 2004

Department of Physics, University of Peradeniya,

Sri Lanka.

Temporary Lecturer

Oct, 2004 - March,2005

Department of Physical Sciences,

Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Buttala, Sri Lanka.

Temporary Lecturer

April,2005 -  Aug 2006

Department of Physical Sciences,

Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Buttala, Sri Lanka.

Probationary Lecturer

  WORKSHOPS / TRANING :

Course

Place

Duration

Management Development Programme on Operation, Maintenance and Repair

of Analytical Equipment

Central Scientific Instrumentation Organization  (CSIO)

New Delhi, India.

18^th Jan, 2006 to

14^th Mar, 2006