Researching
Dasun Siriwardena
Engineer | Research Assistant
Porsgrunn
Summary
Resourceful Graduate Research Assistant passionate about advancing knowledge in renewable energy and waste management through high-quality research. Self-motivated professional with excellent communication, planning and problem solving abilities. Proven public speaking skills and experienced in presenting research at conferences. Currently completing Master's degree in Energy & Environmental Technology.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Colombo
02.2023 - Current
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
- Completed administrative and research duties per professor request.
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
- Coordinated materials for Master's Research project.
- Contributed to research and data analysis within Civil & Environmental Technology Department landscape.
- Met regularly with research team to identify issues and maintain study alignment with objectives.
- Prepared summaries of research data for use in high-level meetings and presentations.
- Conducted thorough literature reviews to better understand research topics and prepare for studies.
Research Assistant (Temporary)
Central Environmental Authority
Colombo
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
- Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
- Collected research data through experimentation, surveys and leading focus groups.
- Created surveys and questionnaires to collect data for research projects.
Junior Maintenance Technician
Anysort Technologies Lanka (PVT) Ltd
Colombo
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Installed new color sorting machines and camera calibration.
- Worked with machine operators to assess ongoing needs of machine and plan preventive maintenance and cleaning schedules.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Installed and maintained plumbing and HVAC systems.
- Installed and maintained VFD drive pneumatic crew type air compressors and driers systems.
Assistant Engineering Intern
Windforce PLC
Colombo
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with senior engineers on projects and offered insight.
- Studied manufacturing processes to improve overall knowledge.
- Assisted senior engineers and management with clerical duties to keep department functioning and workflows running smoothly.
- Tested prototypes and standard products and wrote reports to document results.
- Developed, prepared and reviewed reports and studies to identify and recommend engineering solutions.
- Created 3D models from 2D drawings.
- SCADA system monitored and governed on night shifts of Nirmalapura and Daily Life Renewable Energy Wind Power plant sites.
Education
Master of Science - Energy And Environmental Technology
Universitetet I Sørøst-Norge
Porsgrunn, Norway 08.2023 - Current
Master's of Philosophy - Energy And Environmental Technology
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Colombo, Sri Lanka 02.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) - Energy And Environmental Technology
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Colombo, Sri Lanka 12.2017 - 06.2021
Skills
Specimen and sample preparation
Experiment management
Research and analysis
Literature reviews
Lab operations
Project Management
Lab safety
Research reporting
Experimental design
Event Coordination
Interests
Innovation
Power Electronics
Solid Waste recycling and Waste Water Treatment
Music
References
Dr. Gamunu Samarakoon
Associate Professor
Department of Process, Energy & Environmental Technology,
Universitetet i Sørøst-Norge,
3913, Porsgrunn, Norway.
+47 355 75 284
gamunu.arachchige@usn.no
Dr. Harsha Sandaruwan
Associate Professor
Department of ICT, University of Agder,
4879, Grimstad, Norway.
+47 968 47 468
harsha.sandaruwan@uia.no
Dr. A. R. Nihmiya
Senior Lecturer
Department of Civil & Environmental Technology,
Faculty of Technology,
University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
+94 766 223 340
nihmiya@sjp.ac.lk
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Timeline
Master of Science - Energy And Environmental Technology
Universitetet I Sørøst-Norge
08.2023 - Current
Research Assistant (Temporary)
Central Environmental Authority
04.2023 - 05.2023
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
02.2023 - Current
Master's of Philosophy - Energy And Environmental Technology
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
02.2023 - Current
Junior Maintenance Technician
Anysort Technologies Lanka (PVT) Ltd
07.2022 - 02.2023
Assistant Engineering Intern
Windforce PLC
06.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) - Energy And Environmental Technology
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
12.2017 - 06.2021