EDUCATION

• PhD in Molecular Phylogenetics (Ongoing)
  Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Biotechnology, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka (2018–Present)
• Training in Molecular Phylogenetic Analysis (2018)
  Center for Ecological Science, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
• PGDE (Postgraduate Diploma in Education) – English Medium (2012/2013)
  Faculty of Education, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
• BSc in Biochemistry (First-Class Honours) (2004)
  University of Delhi, India
• MERIT Award (2013)
  National Research Council of Sri Lanka
• Certified Regional IUCN Red List Assessor (2019)
• GCE Advanced Level (1999)
  Devi Balika Vidyalaya, Colombo, Sri Lanka
• GCE Ordinary Level (1996)
  Holy Family Convent, Colombo, Sri Lanka

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Founder/Principal
  Education Without Boundaries, Hendala, Wattala (2019–Present)
  Established a virtual learning platform promoting modern, exploratory science education.
• Coordinator
  Global IUCN Red List Workshop for Amphibians of Sri Lanka (2020)
  Coordinated workshops reviewing amphibian species in Sri Lanka.
• Freelance Writer
  BT Options, Colombo 4 (2012–2018)
  Authored articles and reports on biodiversity and conservation topics.
• Founder/Researcher
  Herpetological Foundation of Sri Lanka (2010–2018)
  Conducted research on taxonomy and molecular phylogenetics of reptiles and amphibians.
• Teacher
  Lyceum International School, Panadura (2007–2010)
  Taught biology and science to secondary-level students.
• Research Assistant
  Institute of Fundamental Studies (IFS), Kandy (2004–2007)
  Engaged in field research on reptiles and amphibians focusing on conservation and taxonomy.