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Weerakonda De Silva
Teaching Assistant (Organic Chemistry) at University of Nevada, LV
- University of Nevada- Las Vegas
- Biochemistry and Biophysics
- Class of 2018
- Las Vegas, Nevada
Member since December 2015
About
I am a graduate student studying for a PhD in Biochemistry. I recently completed my first semester at University of Nevada, LV and completed a Master's degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics from Kansas State University in Summer 2015. I love being involved in biochemical research and teaching.
Education
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University of Nevada, LV
Biochemistry (Currently in PhD Program)
2015 – 2018
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Kansas State University
Master's in Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics
2013 – 2015
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University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
BSc in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
2007 – 2011
Honors and awards
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KSURF Scholarship
Kansas State University research foundation scholarship for excellence in research
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KSU Johnson Cancer Research Summer Scholarship 2014
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Research Scientist in Biochemistry/Biophysics, Academic Instructor in Biochemistry
- Graduate school interests
Master biochemical and biophysical techniques through my research projects.
Contribute to scientific publications.
Help expand the goals and research interests of my research laboratory.
Participate in research conferences and present my own research work.
Develop myself as an excellent teaching assistant.
Join graduate student society activities.
Get involved in outreach programs and volunteer for community service- Outside the classroom
Reading.
Painting and Paper Craft.
Travelling.
Experience
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Teaching Assistant (Organic Chemistry)
University of Nevada, LV
Aug 2015 – May 2016
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Teaching Assistant (Biochemistry)
Kansas State University
Aug 2013 – May 2014
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Research Assistant
Industrial Technological Institute, Sri Lanka
Jan 2013 – Jun 2013
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Technical Assistant
Industrial Technological Institute, Sri Lanka
Dec 2011 – Dec 2012
Volunteering
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International Student Speaker
Kansas State University - International Speakers Bureau Program
Nov 2013 – May 2015
Languages
- English (UK) Fluent
- English (US) Fluent
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