isuri weeraratne , ph.d .
Senior Lecturer at University of Sri Jayewardenepura
chemistry | inorganic | organic | polymer science | electrochemistry
wa drawn towards science since childhood . high school study biological science stream followed chemistry , biology , physic . based result competitive examination held department examination , sri lanka , wa selected pursue bachelor ’ degree course applied science university sri jayewardenepura . studied chemistry , polymer science & technology physic principle subject . chemistry special program , opportunity broaden knowledge branch undergraduate chemistry , reinforced solidified intense interest chemistry . also opportunity complete industrial training project chemist training raigam marketing service ( pvt ) ltd , sri lanka . training program gave lot exposure industrial chemistry allowing enhance interpersonal skill . currently , pursuing graduate study wayne state university , working supervision dr. c. n. verani . working two project ; one project developing nanoscale rectification device using first row transition metal complex project based developing langmuir-blodgett film corrosion inhibition . research different field ha afforded proficiency electrochemistry , organic synthesis , lb surface deposition , addition array characterization technique including nmr , ftir , hplc , lcm , gc , sem , uv-vis , cv , tafel , eis . always enjoyed teaching , teaching assistant instructor , process enhancing interpersonal skill guiding , directing , assisting , teaching student .
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
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Sri Lanka
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Senior Lecturer
Wayne State University
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Working under the supervision of Dr. C. N. Verani

• Synthesized and systematically investigated redox, electronic properties of transition metal complexes aimed towards the development of rectification devices and corrosion inhibition coatings
• Synthesized  air-sensitive organic ligands and purified by column chromatography and characterized by proton and carbon NMR, FTIR, LCMS, SEM, UV-vis, CV, Tafel, EIS
• Amphiphilic properties and film formation is assessed by using Langmuir-Blodgett technique, Brewester angle microscopy and IRRAS spectroscopy.
• Collaborated effectively with many research facilities to understand and develop necessary strategies of device functionalization 
• Implemented new techniques to measure corrosion resistance properties of the films 

Presentations 
• Four oral presentations and eight poster presentations
Detroit, MI
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Graduate Research Assistant
Wayne State University
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• Demonstrated the operation of equipment and experiments for general chemistry and organic 
   chemistry lab courses 
• Conducted quiz classes for undergraduate general chemistry courses 
• Developed and graded written assignments as a basis for evaluating student performance
• Supervised procedures and technical laboratory writing 
• Enforced proper laboratory safety procedures and assisted students with completion of laboratory assignments
Detroit, MI
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
Vidura College
• Taught science for grades 10 and 11 
• Prepared mid semester assignments 
• Involved in preparing final semester exam paper
Sri Lanka
Teacher
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
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•Conduct practical classes for B.Sc. medical laboratory sciences degree Program.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Visiting Lecturer
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
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• Designed and implemented new experiments for about 25 chemistry students in organic, analytical, inorganic, and physical chemistry lab sections 
• Enforced proper laboratory safety procedures and guided students in completion of laboratory assignments adhering to safety procedures 
• Demonstrated lab techniques, and supervised experimental procedures and technical laboratory writing for laboratory classes
Sri Lanka
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Teaching Assistant
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
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Worked under the supervision of Dr. Pahan Godakumbura
• Determined total iodine content in environmental samples near national cancer institute using kinetic spectrophotometric method 
• Radioactive iodine contamination was measured by collaborating with Atomic Energy Authority, Colombo

Presentations
• Weeraratne, A. D. K. I.; Godakumbura, P.; Waduge, V. A.; Nanda,T., Determination of Radioactive Iodine Contamination in Environmental Samples near National Cancer Institute ,Maharagama. Nineteenth International Forestry and Environment Symposium, Challenges and Solutions in Forest and Environment Management 2014, 109. 
 • Weeraratne, A. D. K. I.; Godakumbura, P., A Simple Colourimetric Method to Determine the Total Iodine Content in Environmental Samples. Sri Lanka Academy of Young Scientists /Institute of Fundamental Studies Second International Symposium , Driving Research Towards Economy 2014.
Sri Lanka
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
Raigam - The Kingdom of Raigam - Homagama
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• Involved in developing new flavors for soy-based products
• Carried out inspection and quality control tests for sanitary napkins
Sri Lanka
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Intern Chemist
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Courses Followed

• Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry
• Quantum Chemistry
• Advance Topic Inorganic
• Advanced Bioinorganic Chemistry
• Organic Spectroscopy
• Organometallic Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
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Wayne State University
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Bachelor of Applied Science 
I studied three major subjects, Chemistry, Polymer  Science, Physics. 
Some of the courses followed,

Chemistry
• Principles of Organic Chemistry
• Chemistry of Coordination Compounds
• Quality Control and Assurance
• Advanced Analytical Chemistry
• Nano Chemistry

Polymer Science
• Introduction to Polymer Science and Organic Chemistry of Polymers
• Solid State Properties of Polymers
• Rubber Technology
• Analytical Methods and Testing of Polymers
• Polymer Coatings and Paints Industry
Chemistry
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University of Sri Jayewardenepura
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ACS Fall 2020 Graduate Student Symposium Planning Committee (GSSPC)
Member
National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE)
Treasurer (Wayne State University)
American Chemical Society
Member
Preparing for Life After Graduate School (PFLAGS) Workshop Planning Committee
Member
A Molecular Approach for Mitigation of Aluminum Pitting based on Films of Zinc(II) and Gallium(III) Metallosurfactants
Chemistry A European Journal
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Targeting the development of stimulus-responsive molecular materials with electronic functionality, we have synthesized and studied the redox and electronic properties of a new bimetallic iron hydrophobe [FeIII2(LN4O6)] (1). The new H6LN4O6 ligand displays bicompartmental topology capable of accomodating two five-coordinate HSFeIII ions bridged by tetraaminobenzene at a close distance of ca. 8 Å. We show that the metal-based reduction processes in (1) proceed sequentially, as observed for electronically coupled metal centers. This species forms a well-defined Pockels-Langmuir film at the air–water interface, with collapse pressure of 32 mN m−1. Langmuir–Blodgett monolayers were deposited on gold substrates and used to investigate current–voltage (I–V) measurements. This unprecedented bimetallic hydrophobe [FeIII2(LN4O6)] (1) shows unquestionable molecular rectification and displays a rectification ratio RR between 2 and 15.
Observation of current rectification by the new bimetallic iron(III) hydrophobe [FeIII2(LN4O6)] on Au|LB-molecule|Au devices
Dalton Transactions
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Electrochemical Quantification of Corrosion Mitigation on Iron Surfaces with Gallium(III) and Zinc(II) Metallosurfactants
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acs.langmuir.0c01826
Member of NOBCChE committee
Wayne State University
Champions of Diversity and Inclusion Team Award
Department of Chemistry, Wayne State University
Thomas C. Rumble University Graduate Fellowship
Australian National Chemistry Quiz
High Distinction
Working with Dr. C. N. Verani

Techniques and tools in use and in training:

• Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
• Energy-dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS)
• Tafel Plots
• Impedance Spectroscopy
Corrosion Inhibition
Working with Dr. C. N. Verani

Techniques and tools in use and in training:

•  Organic and inorganic synthesis and purification
•  Air-free synthesis using standard glovebox and Schlenk line techniques
•  Characterization  using  spectroscopic,  chromatographic  and  electrochemical  techniques;  HPLC,  LCMS,  GC, UV-vis, NMR, FTIR, CV
•  Surface  chemistry  techniques;  Langmuir-Blodgett  technique  (LB),  film  fabrication,  infrared  reflection absorption spectroscopy (IRRAS), Brewster angle microscopy (BAM)
•  Software skills in Origin pro®, MS office, ChemDraw, Endnote, and use of Reaxys and Scifinder
•  Development of analytical techniques and standard operating procedures
•  Lab-wide safety protocol management
Molecular Rectification
Worked with Dr. Pahan Godakumbura

Involved Areas: 
• Sample Collection
• Sample Preparation
• UV/Vis Analysis

Collaborated with Atomic Energy Authority
Determined Radioactive Iodine Contamination near National Cancer Institute, Sri Lanka
Wayne State University
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Responsibilities involved guiding them to manage their courses and teaching
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Supervised first year graduate students
Southwest Solutions
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Volunteer GED Science Tutor at Adult Learning Lab
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Volunteer Tutor
Education
American Chemical Society
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Volunteer lab assistant at Detroit ACS Kids and Chemistry event
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Volunteer Lab Assistant
Wayne State University
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I shared my research and teaching experience with the first year chemistry graduate students.
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Speaker - Graduate School Panel (Invited)
Wayne State University
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Mumbai
ALOK BEHERA
M.Sc in Inorganic Chemistry
Research & Development - Chemist
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Detroit, MI
INDIKA HEWAVITHARANA
Ph. D. Graduate in Chemistry/ Nanomaterials, Department of Chemistry, wayne State Unversity
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Sri Lanka
Pahan Godakumbura
Senior Lecturer at University of Sri Jayewardenepura
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Detroit, MI
Malsha Hettiarachchi (Ph. D.)
Postdoctoral Fellow | Material Chemist
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St Louis, MO
Aparni K. Gamage, Ph.D.
Bioanalytical Scientist - ADC, Electrophoresis, Chromatography, ELISA
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Detroit, MI
Chathuranga C Hewa-Rahinduwage
Analytical Chemistry | Chromatography | Material Chemistry
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Rowville, VI
Sunalee Gonawala Jayasundara
Research and Development Chemist I Project Management
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Sheboygan Falls, WI
Anuththara Abesinghe Arachchige Ph.D.
Scientist at Ereztech
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Lawrence, KS
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Detroit, MI
Shakila Hasanthika Peli Thanthri
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Darien, IL
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Postdoctoral Researcher at Argonne National Laboratory
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Lansing, MI
Harshani Sewvandi Gurusingha, Ph.D.
Process Support Scientist III at Neogen Corporation
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Seattle, WA
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Detroit, MI
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Sri Lanka
Thilini Thathsara
PHD Candidate at Swinburne University of Technology
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Detroit, MI
Yasashri Ranganath
Ph.D. Candidate
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Greater Boston
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Scientist II at Boston Analytical
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Lexington, KY
Udari Kodithuwakku
PhD candidate, Department of Chemistry, University of Kentucky, USA
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Lawrence, KS
Chamalee Gamage
Bioanalytical Chemist / Graduate Research Assistant at The University of Kansas
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        Isuri possesses many admirable qualities that allow her to work well with others.  She communicates her ideas clearly, has a wealth of knowledge and her patience and dedication allow her to persevere through the trying situations.  As a science tutor in our GED program, Isuri shared her knowledge and experiences with students preparing for the GED Science exam.  Over the course of nine months, she worked with 6 different students and, in the end, all 6 students passed their Science exams on the first attempt.  Our organization is extremely fortunate to have worked with Isuri.  Due to these qualities and many more, she will be an important asset to any organization that she works with. Kenneth Kpogo
      
          



            
              
        
              
  

    
        I had the opportunity and pleasure of working with Isuri, and I can attest to her vast experience in the chemistry of unidirectional electron transfer, as well as corrosion mitigation mechanisms using molecular rectifiers(diodes), and insulators. Her attention to detail and work ethic is exceptional! She is a reliable team player as well. Thank you Isuri!
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