MsDilendra Wijesekara
Graduate Researcher
Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment/Institute for Frontier Materials
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- Graduate ResearcherFaculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment/Institute for Frontier Materials
- Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, 75 Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds, Victoria 3216
BIO
I am a PhD candidate specializing in material science, with a focus on the fabrication of silk-based biomaterials. Currently, I am conducting my research at Deakin University's Institute of Frontier Materials located in Warun Ponds. My educational background includes a major in Chemistry from the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, College of Chemical Science in Sri Lanka,
In terms of professional experience, I have served as a Qualifications Manager for the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment. This role has allowed me to develop strong skills in managing and accessing qualifications. Additionally, I have worked as a Teaching Assistant for both the Open University of Sri Lanka and the College of Chemical Sciences. This experience has honed my ability to effectively communicate complex concepts and support students in their learning journey.
In terms of professional experience, I have served as a Qualifications Manager for the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment. This role has allowed me to develop strong skills in managing and accessing qualifications. Additionally, I have worked as a Teaching Assistant for both the Open University of Sri Lanka and the College of Chemical Sciences. This experience has honed my ability to effectively communicate complex concepts and support students in their learning journey.
DEAKIN UNIVERSITY CURRENT APPOINTMENT
- Graduate ResearcherDeakin University, Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment/Institute for Frontier Materials
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
- Teaching AssistantOpen University of Sri Lanka, Department of Chemistry, Kandy, Sri Lanka1 Oct 2020 - 5 Oct 2021
- Teaching AssistantCollege of Chemical Sciences, Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, Chemistry, Sri Lanka16 Dec 2019 - 5 Oct 2020
- Casual Research AssistantDeakin University, Geelong, Australia26 Aug 2024 - 30 Sep 2025
NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS
- Qualifications ManagerThe Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment, Sri Lanka11 Oct 2021 - 5 Sep 2022
- AmbassadorSTEM Sisters, Australia4 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2025
- STEM mentorIn2science, Australia1 Jul 2024 - 30 Sep 2024
- Communications ManagerPint of Science AU, Media and Communications, Australia1 Mar 2025 - 25 Sep 2025
- Business Development AdvisorSwinburne University of Technology, Business Growth Services, Melbourne, Australia4 May 2026 - present
DEGREES
- Bachelor of Science (Honours), ChemistryCollege of Chemical Sciences, Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, Sri Lanka4 Jan 2016 - 2 Dec 2019
CERTIFICATIONS
- Research Integrity online training module.Deakin University, Geelong, Australia9 Oct 2022 - present
- Biosafety Induction Training (PC1, PC2 and BSC).Deakin University, Geelong, Australia13 Jun 2023 - present
- Academic Writing And CommunicationDeakin University, Geelong, Australia4 May 2023 - present
LANGUAGES
- EnglishCan read, write, speak and understand
- Sinhala; SinhaleseCan read, write, speak and understand
AREA/FACULTY
- Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment
DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL/INSTITUTE/DISCIPLINE
- Institute for Frontier Materials