Rukshan Thantirige
Flowood,MS
Summary
Hardworking Postdoctoral Research Fellow with demonstrated record of research success in. Self-directed and motivated professional with highly-ethical, meticulous and thorough approach.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Jackson State University
01.2023 - Current
- Studied effects of physical dimensions of 2D flakes in 2D materials-polymer composites utilizing contact mode AFM to understand interface interactions.
- Published research results in peer-reviewed journals and presented at seminars and meetings.
- Leveraged interpersonal and communication skills to mentor PhD, graduate and undergraduate students.
Adjunct Professor
Youngstown State University
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Taught undergraduate physics classes for freshmen level students
- Designed, supervised and instructed exams and lab procedures.
Sales Engineer
Hisys Electronics
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Researched and modified products based on customers’ requirements
- Prepared and delivered technical presentations
- Followed up with customers after initial contact and after sales.
Research/Teaching Assistant
University of Massachusetts
09.2008 - 05.2015
- Developed novel nanofabrication methods for cost-effective, high-volume device fabrication by combining lithography and self-assembly
- Managed advanced instruments including troubleshooting and scheduled maintenance, and maintained an inventory of deposition materials, chemicals, gases and shop tools.
Education
MBA - Data Analytics
Longwood University
Farmville, VA05.2024
Ph.D. - Physics, Material Science
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Physics, Chemistry
University of Peradeniya
Peradeniya, Sri Lanka07.2007
Skills
- Process engineering:
- Software
Lithography - EBL, UVL, nanoimprinting and block copolymer self-assembly
Deposition - PVD, CVD, DC electrodeposition
Etching - RIE, HF and KOH etching
Characterization - SEM, AFM and XRD
Class 1000 cleanroom experience
Data analysis, visualization and machine learning skills with R and Python
- Teaching
- Communication
Big data analysis with Apache Impala and Apache Hive
Office packages, graphing and 3D modelling software
Mastered teaching at different settings for students with various educational levels and demographics Successfully conducted in-class and virtual sessions, focusing on freshmen and high school level physics courses
Successfully connect at group and individual levels by problem-oriented teaching techniques
Played a leading role in designing experiments and collaborated with researchers in different departments
Presented results at monthly and annual conference at local and national level
Timeline
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Jackson State University
01.2023 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Youngstown State University
09.2017 - 05.2018
Sales Engineer
Hisys Electronics
06.2015 - 06.2016
Research/Teaching Assistant
University of Massachusetts
09.2008 - 05.2015
MBA - Data Analytics
Longwood University
Ph.D. - Physics, Material Science
University of Massachusetts
Bachelor of Science - Physics, Chemistry
University of Peradeniya
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