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.
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
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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
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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)
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2021-22
SZ4D Community Meeting 2022 Travel Scholarship
Supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under award EAR-2221949
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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
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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
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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
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2021-22
SZ4D Community Meeting 2022 Travel Scholarship
Supported by the NSF under award EAR-2221949
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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
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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
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2017-Present
Member of the American Geophysical Union (AGU)
Member of the Geological Society of America (GSA)
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2019-Present
Member of the Seismological Society of America (SSA)
Member of the SEG student chapter for CERI, University of Memphis
Skills
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Field Experience: Seismic Reflection, Seismic Refraction, Magnetotelluric, Magnetic, GPR, Gravity, ERT, Electrical Resistivity
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Coding: MATLAB, Seismic Analysis Code (SAC), GenericMapping Tools (GMT), Mathematica, Python
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GUI: Esri ArcGIS, ENVI-Geospatial, QGIS, AWK, OpendTect