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EDUCATION
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Ph.D.
in Marine Life Science (Reading) CRISPR / Cas9 gene editing in fish for development of Aquaculture March 03, 2021 – Present College of Marine Life Science, Jeju National University, Republic of Korea. M.sc in Preventive Veterinary Medical science (Research based/Two years) |
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February 28, 2017 – February 25, 2019 |
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College
of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Republic of Korea.
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GPA |
: 4.33 / 4.5 |
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Dissertation |
: RING finger protein 178 negatively regulates type
I interferon signaling pathway |
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B.sc. (Special) in Fisheries and Marine sciences
(English medium/ Four-year degree) |
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November 03, 2009 –
December 30, 2014
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Faculty
of Fisheries and Marine sciences & Technology, University of Ruhuna, Matara
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Field
of Specialization |
: Aquaculture |
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Class GPA |
: Second class (upper division) : 3.38/4 |
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Dissertation |
: Production
level, consumer preference of bivalves and
Potential for
production of sauce as a value added product
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LABORATORY SKILLS
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Field of Microbiology, Molecular biology, Genetics, immunology and CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing
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Microbiology, ·
Gram
staining, ·
Selective
and deferential media test, · Antibiotics test, |
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ELISA, ·
Native
PAGE, ·
SDS/PAGE, ·
Western
blotting, ·
Immunoprecipitation, ·
Phosphorylation/
Ubiquitination assay, ·
Dimerization
/ Oligomerization assay ·
Confocal
microscopy assay, ·
Luciferase
assay, ·
RNA
extraction, ·
cDNA
synthesizing, |
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Protein
induction ·
Virus
infection to cells, ·
Cell
viability assay, ·
Virus
amplification, ·
Plaque
assay, ·
TCID50, ·
MTT
assay, ·
Hemagglutination
assay,
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Molecular biology and genetics
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PCR ·
qRT-PCR, ·
Expression
vector Cloning, ·
DNA
extraction (Mini prep, Midi prep, Maxi prep and CsCl2 prep), ·
Agarose gel electrophoresis ·
Cell
culture, ·
Gene
transfection to cells,
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CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing ( ·
gRNA and Cri- primer designing for the target gene ·
gRNA synthesis ·
Micro injection ·
T7E1 assay for the genotyping ·
Chromatograph analysis for the genotyping
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE Research Scientist March 03, 2019 – Present Laboratory of Marine Molecular
Genetics, Marine Science institute, Jeju National University, Republic
of Korea. ·
Laboratory
analysis and investigations · Maintaining Zebrafish rearing system Lecturer (Probationary) (One year and nine months) April 24, 2019 – February
14, 2021 Department of Aquaculture and
Aquatic Resources Management, University College of Anuradhapura, Sri
Lanka. ·
Lectured,
directed, and taught advanced lessons, provided presentation support, trained
apprentices, and developed courses’ material and tools ·
Advised
and supervised students in their research work and complex assignments ·
Invigilating
examinations ·
Exam
paper moderation ·
Preparation
of practical classes and handouts ·
Demonstrate
for practical classes ·
Arrangement
of field visits
Research assistant (Two years)
February 28, 2017 –
February 25, 2019 Laboratory
of Microbiology, College of veterinary medicine, Chungnam National
University, Republic of Korea.
Temporary Lecturer (One year) February 18, 2016 –
February 18, 2017 Department of Fisheries &
Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine sciences and Technology, University
of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka ·
Lecture
notes preparation ·
Lecturing ·
Invigilating
examinations ·
Checking
and assessing students' works ·
Preparation
of practical classes ·
Demonstrate
for practical classes ·
Arrangement
of field visits
Temporary Demonstrator (Nine months) May 15, 2015 – February
18, 2016 Department of Fisheries &
Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine sciences and Technology, University
of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka ·
Demonstrate
for practical classes ·
Checking
and assessing students' works ·
Invigilating
examinations ·
Guide
students in field visits ·
Participate
in laboratory analysis
Trainee Quality control supervisor /Internship (One month) January 01, 2015 -
February 28, 2015 Taprobane Seafood (PVT) LTD,
Bubulla watte, Haldaduwana, Dankotuwa, Sri Lanka ·
Quality
controlling of raw and processed fish, shrimps and crab meat ·
Production
analysis of processed fish, shrimps and crab meat ·
Documentation Assistant Aquaculturist (One
year) October 20, 2012 - December 13, 2013 Water World Aquarist (PVT) LTD,
Silverdale estate, Kakanadura, Matara, Sri Lanka ·
Ornamental
fish breeding and rearing ·
Pond
management ·
Packing
of live fish ·
Documentation
and accounting
OTHER POSITIONS HELD 2020-Coordinator of Industrial
Advisory board - University
College of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka 2019-Safeguard officer
- University College of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.
2019-Coordinator of Annual
symposium - University
College of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. FOREIGN TRAINING AND
WORKSHOPS ATTENDED International Training Course on “ Detection of
Environmental Pollutants and Monitoring of Health Effects” February 24, 2020 – March
06, 2020 (02 weeks) Organized by Chulabhorn
Research Institute, Bangkok, THAILAND
LOCAL TRAINING AND
WORKSHOPS ATTENDED Staff development
programme for probationary lecturers (Cycle 22) February 28, 2020 – January
29, 2021 (02 days) Organized by Staff Development
Centre, University of Kelaniya. Training program on Ornamental Fish breeding February 01, 2016 –
February 02, 2016 (02 days) Organized by National
Aquaculture Development Authority (NAQDA), Ginigathhena Marine chart reading
communication and operation of satellite navigation August 04, 2012 – January 03, 2013 (15 days) National Institute of Fisheries
& Nautical Engineering, Galle. Successfully
completed Workshop on “Marine Science and Disaster Management” September 10, 2012 –
September 11, 2012 (02 days) Organized by National Institute of
Fisheries & Nautical Engineering, Mattakkuliya. Successfully completed AWARDS Best poster presenter KOFFST International Conference 2021.
Busan: Korean Federation of Fisheries Science and Technology Studies. Characterization
and expression analysis of Suppressor of Cytokine sign aling 5b (SOCS5b) from
Liza haematochelila (Mullet). ADDITIONAL
COMPETENCIES Proficiency in English Final
Certificate 2010 to 2013 University
of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka Successfully
completed Computer literacy course 2009 – 2010
Department of Computer Science,
Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka Successfully
completed Diploma in Information
Technology with E-Commerce* January 25, 2009 – May 20, 2009 ESOFT Computer Studies PVT LTD, No
158F 1/1 Galle road, Colombo 4, Sri Lanka Successfully
completed. SKILLS PROFILE ·
Computer skill ·
Language ability - Fluent in Sinhala (native
tongue), Proficient in English ·
Sport - Chess ·
Driving skill Date
of issued April 04, 2007 (Department of Motor Traffic Sri Lanka) All cars, Dual purpose
Vehicles and Motorcycles ·
Music - Singing, Bass/ Rhythm/ Lead/ Box
guitar playing/Keyboard
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Painting |
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