Education

2003 - 2008 :

Ph.D. Student Georgia State University Atlanta Georgia

2007 :

MS Georgia State University Atlanta Georgia

1995 - 1999:

B.Sc. (Physics) University of Sri Jayawardenapura, Sri Lanka

1993 - 1994 :

Diploma in Computer Systems Engineering (Software) “MYOWN computer systems” Colombo Sri Lanka

1992 - 1993 :

Diploma in Computer Programming  Technical Engineering College Nawala Colombo Sri Lanka

Research & Teaching Experiences

2003 - present:

Research assistant optoelectronics lab Georgia State University

2004 - present:

Physics lab teaching Georgia State University

2000 - 2003:

Research Assistant Institute of Fundamental Studies Sri Lanka

1999 - 2000:

Demonstrator in Department of Physics at the University of Sri Jayewardenapura Sri Lanka

Publications

Awards

Professional Recognitions

Skills / Interests

Computer  Programming :

7 years experience in laboratory instrument interfacing (GPIB or IEEE-488, RS232 and IEEE 1284) and software developing. Click here for virtual tour.

Computer  Hardware :

10 years experience in designing computer controlled electronic circuits for custom made instruments.
Click following links to see details.

• A low cost computerized x-y stage.

• Automated digital thickness gage (range 0.0025mm to 25mm).

• A fully computerized machine for spray deposition (especially for coating TiO₂ layers to made dye-sensitized solar cells).

• 12bit data acquisition board and supporting software.

Engineering  design :

5 years experience in computer-aided engineering designing (mostly AutoCAD). Click hear to see some of my designs.

Other working experiences :

Auto repair, Auto electric, house wiring and Oxyacetylene welding experiences. More than 18 years experience in repairing household electronic items such as radio, TV, VCR, VCD, DVD players.