ISURIKA WATTEGEDARA
Bozeman,Montana
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented organic chemist with three years of experience in the design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of antimicrobial agents with a focus on combating biofilm-related diseases. Skilled in Organic synthesis and medicinal Chemistry. Proficient in applying scientific knowledge and analytical skills to solve complex challenges in drug discovery and development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Montana State University
08.2021 - 08.2024
- Supervise student experiments, ensuring the safe and proper execution of procedures.
- Conduct laboratory safety and experimental procedure briefings for students.
- Perform equipment checks, calibration, and troubleshooting.
Analytical Chemist
Central Environmental Authority
02.2020 - 06.2021
- Analyzed physical, chemical, and microbiological characteristics of water in natural water bodies and industrial effluents to determine nutrient status.
- Prepared detailed technical reports of analysis results.
Education
Master of Science - Organic Chemistry
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT, USA08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of Peradeniya
Kandy, Sri Lanka12.2018
Skills
- Synthesis and purification of organic compounds
- NMR, IR, UV-Vis, and Mass Spectrometry
- Gas Chromatography, HPLC
- Biological Assays: Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion assay, Crystal violet assay, MIC and MBEC assays
- Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy
- CDC Biofilm Reactor
Research Experience
Design, synthesis and biological evaluation of novel antimicrobials for biofilm eradication
- Synthesized 2 novel Classes of antimicrobial adjuvants: disubstituted 2-aminoimidazoles and pyrimidotriazine derivatives
- Tested anti-biofilm effect of the adjuvants via Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion assays, MIC and MBEC assays
- Prepared technical reports on completed projects including drafting manuscripts for publications.
Extraction and biological evaluation of POEA-15 surfactant from commercial glyphosate Roundup
- Characterization of POEA-15 surfactant extracted from Roundup glyphosate
- Tested IC50 of POEA-15, Roundup glyphosate, and glyphosate acid samples to determine their toxicity using standard Hamster’s kidney cell line
Activities
- 2021 - 2022 Vice president of Sri Lankan Student Association, Montana State University
- 2021 - 2022 Treasurer, Badminton Club at Montana State University
- 2022 - 2024 Member of the United Nations Association of USA at Montana State University
- 2017 Representative in the Sustainable Management of Polythene – volunteer survey program
organized by the National Research Council
Timeline
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Montana State University
08.2021 - 08.2024
Analytical Chemist
Central Environmental Authority
02.2020 - 06.2021
Master of Science - Organic Chemistry
Montana State University
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of Peradeniya
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