Unlocking Molecular-Level Secrets
Nuwan Bandara (PI)
I'm the principal investigator of the Naoscale Transport and Sensing Lab (NTSL).
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My primary research interest is in the field of nanopore-based single molecule sensing. This includes, for example, nanopore fabrication, surface and solution modifications, development of sensing methodologies, development of custom codes for fast data analysis, low-cost device fabrication and protocol development.
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Other areas of interest include optical sensing and, gas sensing
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Email: bandara.7@osu.edu
Outside of Work
I like to
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Travel
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Eat out
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Watch Cricket
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Browse Car listings
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Spend time with family and friends
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I am originally from Sri Lanka, an island rich in history, culture, wildlife, nature, food and many more.​
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I've also lived close to four years in Australia. The beaches, wildlife, culture and the landscape are simply breathtaking.
Work and Education
Work Experience:
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Assistant Professor (The Ohio State University, 2024-present)
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Research Fellow (Australian National University, 2022-2024)
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Postdoctoral Scholar (University of California Riverside, 2021-2022)
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Honorary Researcher (Australian National University, 2020-2021)
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Postdoctoral Fellow (Southern Methodist University, 2018-2020)
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Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant (University of Rhode Island, 2012-2018)
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Teaching Assistant (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2010-2012)
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Education Credentials:
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Ph.D. in Chemistry (University of Rhode Island, 2018)
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Graduate Chemist (Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, 2010)
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Bachelor of Science (University of Colombo, 2010)