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ABOUT ME

Welcome to my academic diary where you'll find a log of my research interests, work experiences, and achievements.

 

To begin with, I am a final-year Ph.D. student specializing in Geophysics and Seismology, with a journey beginning from Physics and transitioning to Geology, now passionate about crustal attenuation research and seismic risk mitigation. Athlete at heart, I am embracing academic challenges and seeking collaborations to advance geophysical sciences.

 

Looking forward to connecting with fellow enthusiasts for cutting-edge projects.

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Research Interests

      

My research is deeply rooted in the analysis of seismic data. I specialize in crustal attenuation studies, earthquake hazard analysis, and the development of ground motion models. These areas are critical in my overarching goal of mitigating seismic risks. Beyond traditional seismology, I am also passionate about applying advanced geophysical methods to explore the subsurface. This dual approach allows me to blend theoretical principles with practical applications, seeking innovative solutions to enhance our comprehension of Earth's dynamic systems.

Education

  • August 2019 - Present

Ph.D., in Earth Science (Major in Geophysics & Seismology)

The Center for Earthquake Research and Information (CERI), University of Memphis, TN, USA

Research area: Studying Lateral Variations of Crustal Attenuation using Lg Q Tomography and Separation of Intrinsic and Scattering Attenuation using Coda waves in the Crust of Alaska

Supervisor: Dr. Chris H Cramer

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  • August 2017 -2019

M.Sc. Geology

Bowling Green State University, OH, USA

Thesis title: Coulomb Stress Changes by Long-term Slow Slip Events in the Southcentral Alaska Subduction Zone

Supervisor: Dr. Yuning Fu

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  • 2011 -2015

         B.Sc. (Special) in Physics

Department of Physics, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Thesis title: A study of Tsunamigenic earthquakes occurring in the off-shores of North Western Sri Lanka

Supervisor: Dr. N.G Shantha

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Awards & Scholarships

  • 2023 

NASA’s Mars InSight Lander's "InSight Seers" Meeting Observers program Travel Scholarship

Awarded by Jet Propulsion Laboratory ( JPL), NASA

Awarded to 10 US applicants

CAS Travel Enrichment Award

Awarded by the University of Memphis, College of Art & Sciences

GAGE/SAGE Community ScienceWorkshop 2023 Travel Scholarship

Supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF), NASA, and the United States Geological Survey (USGS)

  • 2021-22

SZ4D Community Meeting 2022 Travel Scholarship

Supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under award EAR-2221949

  • 2019 – 20

The University of Memphis Carnegie R1 Doctoral Fellowship

Awarded by the University of Memphis for being an outstanding applicant for graduate study at the Ph.D. level

  • 2018

Geology Foundation Fund Research award

Awarded by the Geology Department of Bowling Green State University for the best research progress in the first year of the MS degree

Professional Workshops, and Internship Experience

  • 2023 

NASA’s Mars InSight Lander's "InSight Seers" Meeting Observers program Travel Scholarship

Awarded by JPL, NASA

Awarded to 10 US applicants

CAS Travel Enrichment Award.

Awarded by the University of Memphis, College of Art & Sciences

GAGE/SAGE Community ScienceWorkshop 2023 Travel Scholarship

Supported by the NSF, NASA, and the USGS

  • 2021-22

SZ4D Community Meeting 2022 Travel Scholarship

Supported by the NSF under award EAR-2221949

  • 2019 – 20

The University of Memphis Carnegie R1 Doctoral Fellowship

Awarded by the University of Memphis for being an outstanding applicant for graduate study at the Ph.D. level

  • 2018

Geology Foundation Fund Research award

Awarded by the Geology Department of Bowling Green State University for the best research progress in the first year of the MS degree

Professional Affiliations 

  • 2017-Present

Member of the American Geophysical Union (AGU)

Member of the Geological Society of America (GSA)

  • 2019-Present

Member of the Seismological Society of America (SSA)

Member of the SEG student chapter for CERI, University of Memphis

Skills

  • Field Experience: Seismic Reflection, Seismic Refraction, Magnetotelluric, Magnetic, GPR, Gravity, ERT, Electrical Resistivity

  • Coding: MATLAB, Seismic Analysis Code (SAC), GenericMapping Tools (GMT), Mathematica, Python

  • GUI: Esri ArcGIS, ENVI-Geospatial, QGIS, AWK, OpendTect

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