Bachelor of Science - Computational Chemistry
University of Colombo – Faculty of Science
06-2026
Dinuvi Amithna
Homagama,Western
Summary
About Me:
A highly motivated undergraduate specializing in Computational Chemistry with a strong academic record and hands-on laboratory experience. Demonstrates excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills through active involvement in university societies. Passionate about scientific research, teamwork, and continuous personal and professional development.
Education
Secondary Education - G.C.E Advanced Level - 2020
Visakha Vidyalaya, Colombo 05
Secondary Education - G.C.E Ordinary Level - 2017
Lyceum International School, Nugegoda
Skills
- Strong foundation in both Dry Lab and Wet Lab Chemistry Techniques
- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy
- Infrared (IR) Spectroscopy
- Fluorimeter operation
- Spectrophotometry
- Professional Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Public speaking and hosting
- Leadership and organizational skills
- Formal and academic writing
- Strong work ethic
- Language Skills
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)
Technical Skills
Soft Skills:
Extracurricular Activities
FOS Media, Faculty of Science
- Secretary (2024 – 2025)
- Announcing Head (2023 – 2024)
- Announcer (2022 – 2025)
Rotaract Club – Faculty of Science
- Member (2022 – 2023)
Gavel Club – University of Colombo
- Member (2022 – 2023)
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Computational Chemistry
University of Colombo – Faculty of Science
Secondary Education - G.C.E Advanced Level - 2020
Visakha Vidyalaya, Colombo 05
Secondary Education - G.C.E Ordinary Level - 2017
Lyceum International School, Nugegoda
Patents & Publications
Patents:
M. D. P. De Costa, M. G. S. Raveesha, R. A. A. S. Ranasinghe, G. A. D. A. Silva, D. T. U. Abeytunga, D. C . Aluthge, T. R. Hewavitharana, A. Ayyash, D. P. Dissanayake, L. D. Y. Abeytunga(2026). 8-hydroxyquinoline derivative as a simultaneous dual cation fluorescence probe. National Intellectual Property Office of Sri Lanka, Application no. LK/P/I/ 23872. Filed December 2025
Conference Proceedings:
G. A. D. A. Silva, M. D. P. De Costa, D. P. Dissanayake, D. T. U. Abeytunga. “Development and theoretical investigation of 5-hydroxymethyl-8-hydroxyquinoline ester derivatives as fluorescence sensors for Zn2+ detection.” American Chemical Society Fall 2026 conference in Chicago. (Abstract Submitted).
G. A. D. A. Silva, M. D. P. De Costa, D. P. Dissanayake, D. T. U. Abeytunga. “Development of (8-hydroxyquinolin-5-yl) methyl-4-nitrobenzoate as a fluorescence sensor for Zn2+ detection.” Royal Society of Chemistry - 7th Commonwealth Chemistry Posters. (Abstract Submitted).
Awards & Scholarships
- Emerged as the Champions of Theme 2 “Role of chemists in the economic development of Sri Lanka” at the Inter-University poster competition 2025, organized by the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science.
- Recipient of the Sylvia Innocence de Silva Scholarship (2024-2026), generously established by Prof. A. P. De Silva. Awarded as an honors degree student in the Department of Chemistry.