Lahiru Wedasingha

Accomplished Researcher with a proven track record at Indiana University, Purdue University, specializing in scientific writing and computer-aided designs. Expert in transforming complex research into published academic manuscripts and developing innovative materials for water desalination. Renowned for analytical prowess and mentorship, enhancing student understanding in chemistry.

• 1st place at Vidya E-News Article Contest, 2021, undergraduate’s category, National Science Foundation, Sri Lanka
• 8th place at the International Rover Design Challenge (IRDC), 2021, Team Leader, Taprobane 3.0 (SEDS Sri Lanka)
• 17th place at the European Rover Challenge (ERC), 2022, Member, Taprobane 3.0 (SEDS Sri Lanka)

• Conference abstract, W.A.L.P. Wedasingha, W.M.A.T. Bandara, M.B. Wijesinghe, I.P.L. Jayarathna, S.V.R. Weerasooriya, M.D.R. Perera, Synthesis of graphene oxide quantum dots using local graphite, Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, Sri Lanka, 2022
• Conference paper, W.A.L.P. Wedasingha, W.M.A.T. Bandara, M.B. Wijesinghe, I.P.L. Jayarathna, S.V.R. Weerasooriya, M.D.R. Perera, E.G. W Gunawardana, Adsorption studies on modified graphene oxide quantum dots for removal of manganese, The International Water Conference, Sri Lanka, 2022

Chemistry Day at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, 2024

International Rover Design Challenge (IRDC), 2021, Mars Society South Asia, Representing Sri Lanka under Taprobane 3.0 team The European Rover Challenge, 2022, European Space Foundation, Representing Sri Lanka under Taprobane 3.0 team Mini Project, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, The fabrication of pH papers using vegetables

• Synthesis of graphene oxide quantum dots using local graphite, Oral presentation, Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, 10/30/22, Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
• Graphene oxide quantum dots for removal of manganese in drinking water, Oral presentation, Student Undergraduate Research Symposium (SURS), 10/06/22, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
• Adsorption studies on modified graphene oxide quantum dots for removal of manganese, Poster presentation, International Water Conference Sri Lanka – 2022
• Discussions on innovations leading the chemical enterprise, ACS Converge, 10/05/21, Online
• Smart materials in Therapeutics, Inter-university poster competition, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS), 09/01/21
• Demonstration on UV transilluminator and quantum dots, NIFS - Open Day 2022, National Institute of Fundamental Studies

• Undergraduate Research, Graphene oxide quantum dots for removal of manganese in drinking water, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, Kandy, Central Province, 1 year
• Industrial Research, Effect and economic viability of nitrogen(N) containing fertilizers for commercial use in Sri Lanka, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, Industrial Technology Institute (ITI), Colombo, Western Province, 3 months
• Seminar-based Research, The chemistry of fruit ripening, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, 1 month
• Volunteer Research, Wearing of face masks after the COVID-19 era: trends, habits, and attitudes of Sri Lankans with regard to wearing face masks, Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 08/01/21 – Ongoing