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Chanaka Nawarathna

Chanaka Nawarathna

Kingston,Canada

Summary

  • Results-driven Postgraduate Research Associate with a proven track record of 2+ years' expertise in Asphalt Research and Development laboratory.
  • Excelled in managing and coordinating research projects for optimizing material acceptance criteria and quality standards
  • Meticulously handling documentation and reports.
  • Recognized for efficient resource utilization, consistently delivering on-time task completion.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Post-graduate, Research Associate

Queen's University
Kingston, Canada
05.2021 - Current
  • Implemented a diverse range of asphalt binder and mixture testing methods, including DSR, BBR, DENT, SCB, DCT, and HWT focused on optimizing payment performance
  • Employed analytical testing methods such as XRF, MDSC, FTIR, and ash content testing to analyze asphalt compositions and thermal behavior
  • Spearheaded the preparation, maintenance, and timely updating of records ensuring accuracy and compliance with established protocols
  • Reviewed and analyzed experiment results using data processing software skills, compiled comprehensive reports that contributed to the advancement of research projects
  • Demonstrated exceptional organizational abilities by managing administrative tasks, including monitoring stock levels, proactively ordering supplies and equipment, and maintaining an efficient inventory system for consumable supplies
  • Exhibited strong leadership skills by effectively planning, managing, and providing guidance to a team of students, fostering their professional development and facilitating the successful completion of their projects
  • Created work schedules for casual employees, ensuring efficient allocation of resources
  • Proven expertise in safely managing and disposing of hazardous substances, ensuring strict compliance with safety protocols and regulations
  • Proactively maintained, calibrated, and troubleshooted laboratory equipment, promptly addressing any issues or arranging for manufacturer-led maintenance, thus ensuring uninterrupted workflow and data integrity.

Teaching Assistant

Queen's University, Kingston, Canada & University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
01.2018 - 04.2021
  • Conducted laboratory demonstrations and evaluated lab reports of freshmen level students.

Education

Master of Science - Chemistry

Queen's University
05.2019 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

University of Peradeniya
Sri Lanka
01.2014 - 12.2017

Skills

  • Analyzing
  • Inspection and Testing
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Problem Solving
  • Compliance and Regulations
  • Communication and Collaboration
  • Team Leadership

Certification

  • Standard First Aid-CPR A-AED
  • Occupational Health & Safety for Supervisors

Activities

Followed Human Resource Management course at Institute of Personnel Management (IPM), Sri Lanka.

Publications

  • On the sustainable use of recycled plastics in flexible asphalt pavements
  • Development and validation of an accurate, precise and safe method for the acceptance testing of recovered asphalt binder.
  • Conducting polymer blends (polyaniline/polypyrrole) as counter electrode materials in dye sensitized solar cells.

Work Availability

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Quote

Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.
Henry David Thoreau

Timeline

Post-graduate, Research Associate

Queen's University
05.2021 - Current

Master of Science - Chemistry

Queen's University
05.2019 - 04.2021

Teaching Assistant

Queen's University, Kingston, Canada & University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
01.2018 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

University of Peradeniya
01.2014 - 12.2017

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