Background

Education

• PhD, Integrative Biology, Oregon State University, 2020.
• B.S., Honors Biology, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 2010.

Teaching

Teaching is more than just a career or profession for me. Rather, it is a life mission for which I have great passion – to contribute to educating knowledgeable and productive members of society. I feel excitement, honor, and privilege to have this opportunity. My scientific background coupled with my passion for teaching has motivated me to better understand how people learn. As a result, my teaching philosophy is centered around the concept that the student learning needs to be student-centered. My goal is to provide an effective and successful learning experience for diverse students in an inclusive learning environment utilizing evidence-based educational practices which promote active learning, critical and logical thinking, analytical skills, communication and collaboration.

Courses Taught

• BI 204, BI 205, BI 206 - Introductory Biology (Ecampus)
• BI 311 - Genetics (Ecampus)
• Z 425 - Genetics and Development (On-campus)

Research areas