Niransha Kumarachchi
Computational Chemist
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About
Detail-oriented Ph.D. candidate in computational chemistry with expertise in force field development, Markov state modeling (MSM), molecular dynamics simulations, 3D-RISM, MM/PBSA calculations, homology modeling, and computational analysis of biomolecular systems. Skilled in developing computational workflows, interpreting complex datasets to solve scientific problems. Eager to contribute to innovative, interdisciplinary research that advances computational chemistry, drug discovery, and molecular science.
Experience
Graduate Teaching Assistant at Florida Atlantic University, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry (2019-08 – 2022-08)
- General Chemistry 1 Lab (CHM 2045L)
- General Chemistry 2 Lab (CHM 2046L)
Graduate Teaching Assistant at Florida Atlantic University, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry (2025-07 – Present)
- General Chemistry 1 Lab (CHM 2045L)
- General Chemistry 2 Lab (CHM 2046L)
Graduate Research Assistant at Florida Atlantic University, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry (2022-08 – 2025-07)
District Environmental Officer at Water Supply and Sanitation Improvement Project (WaSSIP) (2019-01 – 2019-05)
District Environmental and Social Safeguard Assistant at Pyunghwa Engineering Consultants Ltd (2018-03 – 2018-09)
Education
Ph.D. Candidate in Chemistry and Biochemistry – Florida Atlantic University (2019)
Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry – Post Graduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya (2016 – 2020)
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences – University of Kelaniya (2013 – 2015)
