Aruna Kumarasiri
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Aruna Kumarasiri

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I'm a

PhD Candidate in Chemistry

Materials Engineer 

Tech Blogger

Hi there! I'm Aruna, a PhD candidate in Chemistry at the University of Victoria, Canada. I've also worked as a research and development engineer at Flintec, a global load cell manufacturing company. My background is a mix of research and hands-on experience in materials science & engineering, vibrational spectroscopy, and computational chemistry. I also write blogs to help students in getting into graduate school and to help people bridge the gap between economic theory and everyday life.

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My Vision . My Vision . My Vision . My Vision . My Vision . My Vision . My Vision . My Vision .

I Care About Creating
Meaningful and Valuable Things
that Help People.

I Aim to Drive Innovation by
Combining My Scientific Expertise
With Real-World Problem Solving
,
With a Strong Focus on
Sustainability and Reliability.
(I’m not actively looking for a new role)

I aspire to leverage my expertise
to turn research into real-world
solutions that create lasting value.

I Take Pride in my Craft,
and Love Challenging the Norms
to Carve the Best Solution Possible.
I'll Work Alongside With You,
Be Inspired by You,
to Deliver the Most Viable Solution.

I Bring end-to-end Product Acumen,
From Vision and Strategy
to Discovery and Delivery.
I’ll Work Closely With You,
to Generate the
Highest Impact Possible.

I’m a Systems Thinker
With a High Bar for Quality.
I’ll Collaborate With You,
Learn From You,
and Help Make Something
We’re Proud of.

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My Expertise Area

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Spectroscopy &
Instrumentation

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Custom spectroscopy systems, SFG/Raman/IR, Python control, optical alignment, prototyping
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Computer Programming &
Simulation

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Python-driven simulations, instrument control, data analysis, GUI design, image processing
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Experimental Design &
Execution

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Integrated simulations, Python, VB.NET, CAD, hands-on experimental product development
04

Data Processing &
Analysis

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Python (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy), R; statistical analysis and visualization
05

Scientific Writing &
Publishing

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Scientific article writing, freelance experience, peer-reviewed publications
06

Technical Design &
Visual Storytelling

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CAD design, freelance projects, visual content through photography and blogging
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My Work Experience

Graduate Research Assistant

2021 - 25 (Present)
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Victoria, CA
Conducting independent research utilizing second-order nonlinear optics to enhance the accuracy of interfacial property measurements across various interfaces.

Trainee Engineer

2018 (6 months)
Trainee Engineer
STRAINTEC (Pvt) Ltd, SL
Developed a method for accurately calculating the temperature coefficient of resistance in strain gauges and created software to assess the wettability of Ni20Cr thin films, now implemented at Straintec Pvt. Ltd.

R&D Engineer

2020 - 2021
R&D Engineer
Flintec Transducers Inc., SL
Investigated the impact of hydrogen evolution on the microstructure of Ni20Cr alloy, researched the throwing power of electrodeposition baths using COMSOL Multiphysics®, and developed a high-accuracy quality evaluation system for alloy solderability.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

2015 - 2020
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Moratuwa, SL
Improved the surface wettability of Ni20Cr alloy through a novel nickel electrodeposition technique, resulting in the development of an instrument for assessing solder joint strengths.
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What Others Say About My Work

 

I’ve had the pleasure of mentoring students and sharing my knowledge as a graduate teaching assistant. In addition, my hands-on experience in the field enables me to provide practical insights and guidance to those starting their journeys. Additionally, through my blog writing, I strive to support students as they navigate the path to graduate school. Here’s what some of my mentees and colleagues have to say about our experiences together!

I rarely come across real talents who stand out like Aruna. I had the pleasure of working with Aruna on many projects for over four years. I was impressed by Aruna’s ability to deal with even the toughest requirements effortlessly. I've seen him quickly take on new responsibilities while having the time to teach this information back to his teammates. Any employer would be lucky to keep Aruna on the team.

Mohamed Saj
Quality Control Engineer | Hesper Trading

Aruna is a Material science enthusiast and friendly character and his greatest trait is attention to detail.

Sandaru Chamika Wellalage
Project Sales Engineer | Heat and Control Inc.

Seemed like he knew his stuff, and was able to help and answer questions well. He was very thorough and helpful and knowledgeable. He did an excellent job.

Anonymous Student
CHEM 101

This is really worthy article. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge with everyone.

Supun Sandanayaka
Undergraduate student

He have us helpful tips on how to write lab reports effectively and he made me excited to pursue research.

Anonymous Student
CHEM 101

Was very well in answering my questions which helped grow my understanding of each lab. Demonstrated each procedure well, and was able to provide good feedback and help during labs

Anonymous Student
CHEM 101

Very useful article. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences.

Poornima Wijerathna
Graduate student | Memorial University, CA

I already proved that Aruna is very smart and with good research capabilities. Now i had proof that he is also a good scientific writer! 5* service and delivery, I'm looking forward collaborating with him again.

Francesco Fagnon
Independent Researcher | Freelance Client
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