Dr. Gayan Chathuranga Kumarage Wadumesthree, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Dr. Kumarage Wadumesthree is a highly dedicated and capable interdisciplinary physicist with a strong track record in teaching and semiconductor innovation. With over ten years of success-driven advancement in semiconductors and eight years of exceptional teaching experience, he is passionate about molding students to meet modern world needs through a robust curriculum. His expertise includes advanced materials for photovoltaic and chemical sensing. Known for his energetic, motivating approach, Dr. Wadumesthree excels in team collaboration and departmental initiatives, pushing the boundaries of both student and faculty achievements.
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Education:
- 2020-2023: Ph.D. in Metal Oxide Magnetic Nanostructures for Gas Sensing, University of Brescia, Italy
- 2013-2018: Ph.D. in Studies on Modified Chemical Bath Deposited CdS Thin Films as a Solar Cell Window Material, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
- 2010-2013: M.Sc. in Physics of Materials, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
- 2006-2009: B.Sc. in Physics, Pure Mathematics, Statistics & Computer Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
- 2006-2007: Diploma in Information Technology, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Work Experience:
- 2023-Present: Senior Lecturer, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
- Delivering lectures, conducting tutorials, and laboratory sessions
- Designing and developing curriculum
- 2020-2023: Researcher, University of Brescia, Italy
- Designing and managing research projects
- Conducting research in semiconductor materials
- 2019-2020: Postdoctoral Researcher, Sri Lanka Technological Campus, Sri Lanka
- Designing and managing research projects
- Conducting research and supervising graduate research projects
- 2018-2019: Lecturer, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka
- Delivering lectures, conducting tutorials, and laboratory sessions
- Designing and developing curriculum
- 2011-2017: Scientific Assistant, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
- Supervision of undergraduate and graduate research
- Conducting tutorials, laboratory sessions, and workshops
Publication top Notes:
Enhancement of Photo-Electrical Properties of CdS Thin Films: Effect of N2 Purging and N2 Annealing
One-Dimensional Metal Oxide Nanostructures: H<sub>2</sub> Gas Sensors
Nb2O5 Microcolumns for Ethanol Sensing
Conductometric Gas Sensors
Revolutionizing n‐type Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> Nanowire for Hydrogen Gas Sensing