Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Research Experience
Publications
Referees
Timeline
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T. Namali Wathma De Silva

T. Namali Wathma De Silva

75, Upananda Mawatha, ,Attidiya

Summary

Organized academic professional offers history of positive student learning outcomes fostered through creative curriculum delivery. Skilled in sparking thought-provoking discussions to increase student participation and boost information retention. Brings several years of teaching experience and strong sense of academic integrity.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Lecturer

Department of Botany
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
07.2024 - 05.2025
  • Planned and conducted undergraduate laboratory practical sessions, field classes, and tutorials.
  • Organized and instructed various workshops for school students, school teachers, and entrepreneurs.
  • Collaborated with faculty to develop course materials and resources.
  • Graded assignments, lab reports and provided feedback to enhance student understanding.
  • Engaged in departmental meetings to discuss curriculum improvements and initiatives.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance and performance.
  • Participated in preparation and invigilation of practical and theory exams.

Temporary Demonstrator

Department of Botany
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
07.2023 - 07.2024
  • Planned and facilitated practical classes for undergraduate students to enhance learning outcomes.
  • Conducted various experiments in practical sessions, demonstrating techniques effectively.
  • Assessed and graded practical reports, providing constructive feedback to students.
  • Participated in field classes to enrich student experience and knowledge.

Industrial Trainee

Chemistry and Microbiology Laboratory
Industrial Technology Institute
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Gained expertise in microbiology quality analyses for water, food, and cosmetic products within ISO 17025:2017 accredited laboratory environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - (Honours) in Microbiology

University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Gangodawila
05-2023

Bachelor of Science - (Honours) in Business Management

Canterbury Christ Church University
United Kingdom
03-2023

G.C.E. Advanced Level -

Devi Balika Vidyalaya
Colombo 08
08-2017

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Research and analysis
  • Cooperative learning
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Problem-solving

Research Experience

  • Title: Taxonomic relationships of hysteriaceous discomycetes associated with plant litter in urbanized areas around the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
  • Method: observation and sample collection, macro and micro-morphological analysis, isolation and culture, sample and culture preservation, DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, multigene phylogenetic analysis, and taxonomic key development.
  • Major Findings: Seven hysteriaceous Discomycetes were studied, and identified them up to the species level. All of the samples provide first geographical records for Sri Lanka, and two of them are found to be novel species The research manuscript is in preparation.
  • Supervisor: Dr. Anusha H. Ekanayaka.

Publications

  • Ekanayaka A.H., De Silva N.T., Tibpromma S., Chen X.M., Dai D.Q., Stephenson S., Chen M., Asad S., Kan X., Zhang J., Karunarathma S.C. (2025). "Linking the metabolic activity of plastic-degrading fungi to their taxonomy and evolution Journal of Biotechnology". Journal of Fungi, 11 (5). https://doi.org/10.3390/jof11050378

Referees

Dr. Anusha Ekanayaka,

Senior Lecturer,

Department of Urban Bioresources,

University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

anushahasini@sjp.ac.lk

0710507924

Dr. Kasun M. Thambugala

Senior Lecturer,

Department of Genetics and Molecular Biology,

University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

kasun@sjp.ac.lk

0715687752

Timeline

Assistant Lecturer

Department of Botany
07.2024 - 05.2025

Temporary Demonstrator

Department of Botany
07.2023 - 07.2024

Industrial Trainee

Chemistry and Microbiology Laboratory
06.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - (Honours) in Microbiology

University of Sri Jayewardenepura

Bachelor of Science - (Honours) in Business Management

Canterbury Christ Church University

G.C.E. Advanced Level -

Devi Balika Vidyalaya
T. Namali Wathma De Silva