Sajeewa Pemasinghe
33 St Andrews Drive GLENMORE PARK, New South Wales
Summary
Dedicated university lecturer with more than ten years direct classroom experience showing commitment to excellence in teaching. Passionate educator interested in improving the learning process and adapting methods and styles to the individual needs of every student. Excellent presentation, interpersonal and communication skills. Hard working, self-improving and trying to implement innovative approaches in education.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Lecturer
Wayamba University Of Sri Lanka
2019.04 - Current
- Teach introductory (Chemistry I and Chemistry 2) and upper level courses in chemistry (Chemical Sensing)and IT (Deep learning).
- Develop and deliver engaging lectures to students.
- Write course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts.
- Provide online resources via Learning Management Systems, conduct online exams via Moodle and check the students' progress
- Prepare, administer and grade midterm and final examinations.
- Conduct research with undergraduate students and provide guidance
- Plan, evaluate and revise course content and course materials.
- Supervise and evaluate students' laboratory work.
- Guide students in using technology to support educational research.
- Coach students on public speaking and presentation skills.
- Monitor students' academic progress.
Senior Consultant/Lecturer
National Institute Of Business Management (NIBM)
2018.12 - 2019.04
- Prepared the detailed course structure for the BSc. Data Science (Hons) degree program.
- Development of individual course module contents for the BSc. Data Science (Hons) degree program.
- Preparing the detailed course structure for the Advanced Diploma in Data Science.
- Development of individual course module contents for the Advanced Diploma in Data Science.
- Communicating with counterparts at Coventry University, UK to get the accreditation/approval for the BSc. Data Science (Hons) degree program.
- Delivering lectures on object-oriented programming using C++ language.
Postdoctoral Associate
New York University - Abu Dhabi
2016.11 - 2017.09
- Writing computer codes that allow to simulate chemical reactions
- Developing and implementing algorithms that allow extending the time-scale of molecular dynamics
- Attending regular meetings to discuss science with the research group
- Presenting research findings in group meetings
- Preparing data, analyzing and helping to write scientific publications and attending national/international conferences to present the progress
Lecturer
Uva Wellassa University
2015.10 - 2016.10
- Conducting lectures to undergraduate students (Multiscale Modeling Methods in Materials Science, Computational Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Instrumental Methods in Biology, Analytical Techniques and Instrumentation, Biochemistry)
- Preparing and grading exam papers
- Invigilating exams
- Supervising laboratory classes
- Supervising undergraduate research activities
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Wayne State University
2010.08 - 2014.08
- Demonstrating and explaining lab experiments to undergraduate students
- Conducting lab experiments while maintaining lab and health standards
- Explaining emergency procedures to students
- Ensuring proper check-in and check-out of students and equipment
- Conducting in-class assignments while ensuring academic integrity
- Discussing difficult theory points that were taught in lectures for further clarification
- Preparing students for the exams by discussing additional questions related to key points of the lectures
- Grading exam papers
- Helping the lecturer during lecture hours ny attending to students who need assistance in understanding concepts
- Helping students in general during office hours
Education
Ph.D. - Chemistry
Wayne State University
United States05.2015
Master of Science - Information Technology
Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
Sri Lanka03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Kelaniya
Sri Lanka09.2009
Skills
- Subject matter expertise in chemistry and information technology
- Effective communication
- Technology proficiency
- Curriculum development
- Research and scholarship
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Time management
- Career advising
- Mentoring abilities
- Academic Writing
- Online Teaching
Additional Information
Referees and additional information available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Lecturer
Wayamba University Of Sri Lanka
2019.04 - Current
Senior Consultant/Lecturer
National Institute Of Business Management (NIBM)
2018.12 - 2019.04
Postdoctoral Associate
New York University - Abu Dhabi
2016.11 - 2017.09
Lecturer
Uva Wellassa University
2015.10 - 2016.10
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Wayne State University
2010.08 - 2014.08
Ph.D. - Chemistry
Wayne State University
Master of Science - Information Technology
Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Kelaniya
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