Lama Chandrasiri

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E-mail: adxoae@r.postjobfree.com Mobile: 908-***-**** Education

M.Sc. (Applied Mathematics), 1992, University of Cape Town, South Africa. B.Sc. (Hons.), 1981, Mathematical Sciences, University of Teesside, United Kingdom, Graduated in Mathematical Sciences.

Teaching Experience

07/16- 11/22 Self- employed Lecturer/Instructor in Mathematics 11/14–07/16 Visiting Lecturer in Mathematics, Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) 02/12–05/13 Lecturer in Mathematics, University of Goroka, Eastern Highland, Papua New Guinea

07/09- 02/12 Senior Lecturer in Mathematics, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Hapugala,Galle,Sri Lanka.

09/96–06/09 Senior Lecturer in Mathematics, Sir John Kotelawala Defence University,(KDU), Sri Lanka.

08/93–09/96 Lecturer in Mathematics, Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) 10/92–08/93 Assistant Lecturer in Mathematics, Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL). 02/92–10/92 Substitute Lecturer in Applied mathematics, University of Zululand, South Africa.

09/89–01/92 Tutor for Mathematics, First Year Engineering students at the University of Cape Town, South Africa during the MSc degree.

09/87–09/89 Educational Assistant, Open University of Sri Lanka. 12/82–11/86 Assistant Lecturer in Mathematics and Computer Techniques, Kwara State Polytechnic, Nigeria, West Africa.

12/05 -11/06 Lecturer in Mathematics, Al-Musanna College of Technology Sultanate of Oman. (On Sabbatical Leave).

05/05–11/05 Visiting Academic Consultant, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.

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Computer Skills & Other Skills

Microsoft Windows (98, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7), LINUX, DOS Power Point, Word, Excel, Microsoft Project

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Self-motivated, self-disciplined.

Able to work under stress and deal with a fast paced demanding environment. Team builder, problem solver, result-oriented and highly organized. Motivating others towards success.

Effective Oral & Written communication skills.

Research Experience

B.D.Reddy, Robin, and Chandrasiri, Finite element analysis of viscous free-surface flows. In proceedings of South African International conference on Finite Element, Methods 5-9 July,1993, University of Pretoria, Report No. 210, South Africa. The solution of steady state free-surface problems by the finite element method (MSc, Thesis, 1992).

Courses Taught

Statistics, Calculus, Complex Variable, Numerical Analysis, Differential Equations and Linear Algebra, College algebra, Calculus, Pre Algebra, Numerical Methods, Advanced Calculus, Mathematical Modelling, Introduction to Fourier Series with Applications to Boundary Value Problems.

Conferences

2007 Attended NESA executive seminar on 24th October- 15th November, Washington, DC.

Special Contributions

09/93–09/96 Participated in Academic Counseling during the registration period at Nawala (OUSL).Coordinator for B.Sc. Mathematics courses (OUSL),Sri Lanka 09/90–09/91 Contributed and supported the University of Cape Town (UCT) Alumni Magazine.

09/87–09/89 Member of the Open University Teachers Association (OUSL)., Sri Lanka. 01/83–11/86 Conducted the Science Club at Kwara State Polytechnic,Nigeria. Participation in Univ./Dept./Thesis Committees

Steering Committee member for Sir John Kotelawela Defence University, SYMPOSIUM, Sri Lanka,

2008-2009 Head/Technical or Papers Committee for Sir John Kotelawela Defence University, SYMPOSIUM and Coordinator –Guest Lectures for Undergraduates, 2009, Sri Lanka.

Head of Department of Mathematics, Science and Computer Science, Sir John Kotelawela Defence University, Sri Lanka, 2000-2005. 2

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