Ruwani Wasalathanthri
Senior Scientist @Zoetis
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Scientist @Zoetis
EDUCATION
University of Peradeniya
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Special degree in Chemistry
Ferguson High School, Ratnapura,SL
Chemistry, Physics, Biology
The University of Toledo
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Chemistry
ABOUT RUWANI WASALATHANTHRI
I am an experienced research scientist with a PhD in Chemistry concentrated on Electrochemistry, Electrochemical Materials Fabrication, Material Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry and Renewable energy. I have12 years of laboratory skills and 8 years of R&D experience that resulted 4 first author publications in peer-reviewed journals and 10 presentations. I am self-motivated, passionate about work, willing to face challenges, determined, initiative, well-organized, independent and excellent at teamwork. Creative and versatile individual with diverse skills, driven personality, strong ability to work in a fast-paced work environment and beat tight deadlines, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Hands-on experience with analytical and material characterization instrumentations including,SEM/EDS, PXRD, AAS, UV-Vis, Potentiostat, QCM and FT-IR Have mentored 2 graduate students, 2 undergraduate students and 1 high school student developing management, communication and mentoring skills Have teaching experience of 7 years, where I conducted laboratory and recitation classes for chemistry undergraduate students Key competencies - Project planning and management - Resource management - Instrument calibration and maintenance - Troubleshooting - Critical thinking - Cyclic voltammetry - Linear Sweep Voltammetry - Electrodeposition - Atomic layer deposition - Under Potential Deposition - Molten salt electrolysis - Glovebox - Electrochemical activity and stability - Design of experiments and apparatus - Electrochemical cell design - Electrode Optimizations - Material characterizations and specifications - Data analysis and interpretation - Adaptability - Strong communication skills (verbal and written)- Strong attention to detail - Technologies: MS (Excel, Powerpoint, Word), Origin and EndNote Outside of work: I like to travel, play badminton, hiking, and volunteering in science outreach programs I am authorized to work in United States Contact: r••••••••@gmail.com
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