M.SC. DEGREE IN APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY (2024 - Present) University of kelaniya

Relevant course work: Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology and Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Microbial Metabolism, Food Hygiene and Food Microbiology, Environmental Biotechnology, Food Technology, Soil and Plant Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology, Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Food Quality and Food Service Management, Microbiology Laboratory Management.

BACHELOR OF BIOSYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (2020 - 2025) Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

Completed all credits towards Bachelor’s degree (Hons) with Second Class Upper Division Relevant coursework: Applied chemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Plant cell and Tissue Engineering, Molecular Plant Breeding, Bio processing Technologies in Bio refinery, Recombinant DNA Technology and Genetic Transformation

the G.C.E. Advanced Level (2016 - 2018) Gothami Balika Vidyalaya, Colombo 10

G.C.E. Ordinary Level (2008 - 2016) Ananda Balika Vidyalaya, Kotte

Sri Lanka Tea board, Galle Road, Colombo 03 (2025 - Present ) Microbiologist Trainee

Handling laboratory equipment – autoclaves, ovens, laminar flow, biosafety cabinets, incubators, scales etc. adhering to established laboratory standards and procedures. Performing duties related to quality control of microbiological testing as reference culture maintenance, laboratory air quality monitoring, sterility checking on working surfaces, media quality monitoring, internal verification of laboratory equipment etc. Participating in proficient testing, inter laboratory testing, intra laboratory testing and qualified.

Fruit Research and Development Institute, Horana (2024 - 2025 ) Undergraduate Research Student

I successfully conducted my final year undergraduate research at the Department of Plant Pathology in Fruit Research and Development Institute, covering the areas of microbiology and plant pathology, delving into the “Optimizing low cost media for mass propagation and sporulation of two Trichoderma species”. I have successfully secured an A grade for my research. This research provides me with an extensive hands-on experience, handling laboratory instruments, microbial culturing, subculture preparation, media preparation, colony growth assessment, sporulation assessment by using haemocytometer via serial dilution.

(2024 - 2024 ) Biotechnology Trainee

During the internship period, obtained technical skills and practical experiences under six main departments: Plant pathology, Plant Science, Plant cell and tissue culture, Molecular biology, Soil science and Entomology. Proficiency in Microbiological Techniques: Skilled in laboratory equipment such as spectrophotometer, microscope, heamocytometer, autoclaves, ovens, laminar flow, biosafety cabinets, incubators, scales etc. Conducted the soil sample analysis: pH, EC, Organic matter content, available of Phosphorous, soil texture.