Buddhika SK Sinhasana PSN

Dr. Buddhika SK Sinhasana PSN

Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Post-doctoral Research Fellow in Medical Engineering at Quee...

Biography

S.P.S.N Buddhika Sampath Kumara obtained his BSc Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, in 2017, and is now pursuing a PhD in nanostructured surface developments for biomedical applications. His doctoral studies take place in the Department of Mechanical, Medical, and Process Engineering at QUT, fuelling his ambition to revolutionize the biomedical landscape. He worked as the lead research and development engineer for the Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology for 3.5 years and designed and fabricated the 1st Graphene manufacturing facility in Sri Lanka. His expertise extends extensively within the realms of Design and Manufacturing. Subsequently, he ventured into the academic sphere, dedicating 2.5 years to serving as a faculty member at the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Also, he secured a research grant, empowering him to delve into the innovative development of concrete and tile composites. He is an associate member of the Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka. His research topics mainly include composites; design and manufacturing; and bactericidal nanostructured surfaces.

Affiliations

Queensland University of Technology

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering

Honors and Awards

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Competitive Research Grant

Science and Technology Human Resource Development Project

ADB funded project for University collaboration research projects

Experience

Post Doctoral Researcher

Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia

01 Apr 2026 - present

Graduate Student or Post Graduate

Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia

01 Feb 2023 - 11 Aug 2026

University Lecturer

Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Ratnapura, Sri Lanka

01 Nov 2020 - 25 Jan 2023

Lead Research and Development Engineer

Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (PVT) Ltd

01 Jun 2017 - 01 Nov 2020