Nuwan Balapitiya - LSU Department of Chemistry: Robin L ...
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<strong>Nuwan</strong> <strong>Balapitiya</strong><br />
312 Choppin Hall, 3550 Nicholson Drive,<br />
<strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Chemistry</strong>, Apt.#1102,<br />
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70802<br />
Baton Rouge, LA 70803 Tel: 225 200 1062<br />
Tel: 225 578 8677<br />
nbalap1@lsu.edu<br />
Education<br />
Graduate Student, Analytical <strong>Chemistry</strong>:- 2008 to present, Louisiana State University, Baton<br />
Rouge, LA 70803<br />
B.S., Major in <strong>Chemistry</strong>:- 2003 to 2007, University <strong>of</strong> Colombo, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka<br />
Research Experience<br />
Graduate Advisor:- Pr<strong>of</strong>. <strong>Robin</strong> L. McCarley, <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Chemistry</strong>, Louisiana State<br />
University, Baton Rouge, LA 70802<br />
Synthesis and characterization <strong>of</strong> silica supported Cu-Ni bimetallic nanoparticles<br />
Experience in Electrospray mass spectrometry (ESI-MS), X-ray photo-electron<br />
spectroscopy (XPS) and Transmission electron microscopy (TEM)<br />
B.S. Advisor:- Pr<strong>of</strong>. Sujatha Hewage, <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Chemistry</strong>, University <strong>of</strong> Colombo,<br />
Colombo 03, Sri Lanka<br />
Development and characterization <strong>of</strong> Biodegradable / Edible cowpea protein films<br />
Experience in Thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA)<br />
Experience in measuring properties <strong>of</strong> polymers (Glass transition temperature, Tensile<br />
strength, tare strength)<br />
Industrial training (Aug to Oct, 2007):- Dr. L.P. Nethsinghe, General Manager (Technical),<br />
Dipped Products Ltd, 400 Deans Road, Colombo 10, Sri Lanka<br />
Determination <strong>of</strong> iso-propyl alcohol content in coagulant mixture used in the production<br />
<strong>of</strong> latex gloves
Teaching Experience<br />
Teaching assistant:- <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Chemistry</strong>, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA<br />
70803<br />
CHEM 1212 general chemistry lab for Spring 2009, Summer 2009 and Fall 2009<br />
Teaching assistant:- 2007 – 2008, <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Chemistry</strong>, University <strong>of</strong> Colombo, Colombo<br />
03, Sri Lanka<br />
Conduct tutorial classes in Organic chemistry, Spectroscopy and Quantum chemistry for<br />
sophomores<br />
Assist practical sessions in Analytical chemistry and Organic chemistry for juniors<br />
Assist practical sessions for MS (Applied organic chemistry) program<br />
Other Experiences<br />
Editor <strong>of</strong> the Chemical Society (2007 / 2008), University <strong>of</strong> Colombo, Colombo 03, Sri<br />
Lanka<br />
Languages<br />
Fluent in Sinhalese and good in English
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