Team Member Higher Education

Dr. Umer Lebbe Zainudeen

Ph.D. (Denmark), MSc, BSc (Hons).

Applied for the Post of Physics Professor / Senior Lecturer –Universities,

Institutes or Higher Technical Colleges.

Email: *******@***.**.**

Mobile: +94-760******

Higher Educational and Professional Qualifications:

1.Ph.D.- Doctor of Philosophy in Physics (World / Internationally recognized), University of Peradeniya –Sri Lanka with the collaboration of Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Denmark.

2.Masters of Science in Physics of Materials, (Internationally recognized),

3.Bachelor of Science (Honors), (Internationally recognized), University of Peradeniya- Sri Lanka

4.Life Member of Sri Lanka Association for Advancement of Science (SLAAS)

Grants Received:

IPPS Research Fellowship by Uppsala University, Sweden

Presidential Awards:

Research Article published in the International Scientific Journal in 2008

Career Development and Professional Working Experience Summary

I have 24 years of unbroken Professional / Extensive experience and working as Head of Department, Dean, Director, Senior lecturer, and lecturer at the reputed Universities. I have experience in virtually every aspect of the profession including, but not limited to;

Department of Physical Sciences, Faculty of Applied Sciences, South Eastern

University of Sri Lanka,

1.Director, Science Research Centre University of Peradeniya- Sri Lanka, from 2022 to date.

2.Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences, from July 2016 – August 2022.

3.Head of the Department of Physical Sciences, January 2015 – July 2016.

4.Senior Lecturer Grade I in Physics, August 2014 – to date.

5.Senior Lecturer Grade II in Physics, August 2008 – August 2014.

6.Director, Center for Extension Studies, May 2009 – December 2010.

7.Lecturer in Physics, August 2000 – August 2008.

8.Assistant Lecturer in Physics, September 1999 to August 2000.

9.Demonstrator in Physics, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, November 1996 – February 1998.

10.Supervision of Postgraduate Research Projects.

International Training:

Hands-on Training in Scientific Instruments, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

A Special Training Course in “Nanofabrication Technologies” at Center for Nano Science & Engineering (CeNSE), Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India, 17.01.2016 - 03.02.2016.

Visiting Researcher, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark, 2004-2005, 2006-2007.

Editor:

Chief Editor of the 10th Research Conference of the Faculty of Applied Sciences, SEUSL.

Chair of Research Conferences:

Chair of Research Conferences of the Faculty and Co-Chair of the International Research

Conference of the University, SEUSL.

Research Publication in Refereed Journal

PEDOT and PPy conducting polymer bilayer and trilayer actuators.

Investigation of Inorganic electron-hole transport material for high efficiency, stable, and low-cost perovskite solar cell.

Optimizing the SILAR cycles for PbS/CdS quantum dots co-sensitized solar cells.

Fabrication of a Zn / natural graphite rechargeable cell with an ionic liquid-based polymer electrolyte.

Mathematical treatment using spectrophotometry to determine the unknown concentration of a random solution.

Workshops and Conferences attended

Workshop on “Grading system for Auxiliary /Enhancement Courses” held on 13.03.2014 at South Eastern University.

Workshop on “UGC Reforms and Guidelines on Curriculum Development for External Degree Programs” held on 08.04.2013 at South East University.

Workshop on “Current Status and Future Trends in Thin Film Solar PV Technology” held on 28-29 June 2012 at the Institute of Fundamental Studies, Kandy.

Workshop on “Innovative and Interactive Teaching Methods” held on 24.12.2008 at South East University.

Workshop on “Quality-Related Issues in Higher Education” organized by QAAC and IRQUE, held on 11.10.2008 at Hotel Topaz, Kandy.

Workshop on “Scientific Writing” held on 17.10.2003 at PGIS, University of Peradeniya, Kandy.

Workshop on “Computer-Based Interactive Physics Teaching” held on 1-15 February 2001 at the University of Peradeniya, Kandy.

Symposium to facilitate IPPS for long-term support to Physics research in Sri Lanka, PGIS, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, (10-11 January 2011).

11th Asian Conference on Solid State Ionics, Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore, India, (9-13 June 2008).

Second International Conference on Industrial and Information system (ICIIS 2007), Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

The National Conference on Advanced Materials for Emerging Technology (NCAMET), PGIS, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, (21-22 July 2007).

10th Asian Conference on Solid State Ionics, PGIS, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, (12-16 June 2006).

3rd International Symposium 2013, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, (6-7 July 2013).

4th International Symposium 2014, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.

Proposal writing for Development Fund:

Team member of the proposal writing for Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development (AHEAD) fund (World Bank-funded Sri Lankan government operation to support the higher education sector) and won SL Rs 120 million.

Professional Lecturing Experience

As a physicist, I am motivated by the pleasure of finding things out and explaining them to others. I am committed to equipping students and advice with skills of lasting value. During the last 22 -twenty-two years of experience in teaching at the university level, I received great intellectual pleasure from explaining physical concepts and seeing students understand them. General Physics, Thermal and Environmental Physics, Quantum and atomic Physics, Waves and Vibration, Advanced Classical Physics, AC Theory, Polymer and Ceramic Materials, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, and Particle Physics are the courses I used to teach undergraduates. I used to deliver my lectures using formal and advanced technology. Students’ encouragement is critical for maintaining momentum. I keep students interested and motivated in part by conveying sincere enthusiasm.

Peer Reviewed Presentations at National and International Conferences/symposia-Published in Full Papers

Modelling a Helmholtz cage for ground testing of ADCS of nanosatellites.

Dynamically driven a Helmholtz cage for ground testing of attitude determination and control system (ADCS) of nanosatellites

Study of dye-sensitized solar cells with TiO2 nanoparticles/nanofibers composite electrode using photovoltaic and EIS measurements

Characterization of a gel polymer electrolyte and performance assessment in super capacitor using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy

Compressive strength measurement of solid block made by waste concrete crushed stone and waste plastering chips materials.

Extraction and utilization of plant pigments for the use of sensitization in solar cells.

A Study of sound absorption coefficient of natural fiber samples, coir fiber and rice dust at dry and wet conditions

A Study of tensile strength of PEDOT and PPy conducting polymer film

Efficiency improvement of dye-sensitized solar cell by the composite of titanium dioxide nano particles and electro spun titanium dioxide nanofiber

Determination of membrane hydration number of NH4+ in conducting polymers

A study on electrochemical behavior of Polypyrrole films in differently concentrated Nacl electrolytes.

Strain measurements on multilayer conducting polymer films

A cyclic voltammetry study on bilayer and multi-layer conducting polymer films

Electrochemomechanical Behaviour of Bilayer and Trilayer Films with PEDOT and PPy Conducting Polymers.

Electrochemical Stability of Polypyrrole Films in Highly Concentrated Aqueous Electrolytes.

The Electrochemical Behaviour of Bilayers and Multilayers with Polypyrrole and PEDOT,

Actuators based on PEDOT and PPy Conducting Polymer Bilayers and Trilayers,

Ionic motion in PEDOT and PPy Conducting Polymer Bilayers,

Electrochemical stability of PEDOT/DBS conducting polymer films,

Optical Absorption Studies on Polypyrrole/Dodecyl Benzene Sulfonate Films Prepared and Cycled at Different Conditions,

UV- Visible Optical Absorption Spectroscopic Studies on PEDOT and PPY Conducting Polymer Multilayer films,

Electrochemical Synthesis and Characterization of PEDOT(DBS) Films in Aqueous Media,

Electrochemical behavior of PPy(DBS) Films in Highly Concentrated Aqueous NaCl Electrolytes,

Electrochemical Behaviour of Poly(3,4-ethylene dioxythiophene)/Dodecyl Benzene Sulfonate films,

Redox Behaviour of Polypyrrole Films in Highly Concentrated Aqueous Electrolytes,

Contribution to University and National Development -Administrative Positions

Senior Student Counsellor to the FAS, SEUSL, (01.01.2013 – 31.12.2013).

Student Counsellor to the FAS, SEUSL, (16.08.2007 – 29.02.2009).

Director, Center for Extension Studies, SEUSL. (01.05.2009 – 31.12.2010).

Subject Coordinator for Physics, FAS, SEUSL, (15.07.2009 – 31.12.2012).

Coordinator for Postgraduate Programme, FAS, SEUSL, (03.01.2011).

Academic career guidance advisor for career guidance unit, SEUSL, (01.01.2014 – 31.12.2014).

President, Senior Common Room Association (SCRA), FAS, SEUSL, 2009/2010 and 2014 to 2016).

President, South Eastern University Teachers Association (SEUTA), SEUSL, 2009 - 2010).

Services at forums of Academic Significance

Secretary /Curriculum Development Committee, FAS, SEUSL.

Member of the Senate (Faculty nominee) of SEUSL.

Member of the Faculty board, FAS, SEUSL, (15.08.2000 – To date)

Member of the board of examiners, FAS, SEUSL, (15.08.2000 – To date).

Other Notable contributions (not ex-officio)

Member of Corporate Plan Committee, SEUSL, (01.07.2009 – 31.12.2009).

Member of the Selection Panel for Professional diploma in counselling programme, South East University

Member of the Selection Committee for recruitment for the post of Senior Lecturer, at the Faculty of Engineering, South East University.

Member of the Selection Committee for promotion to the post of Technical Officer

Member of the Selection Committee for recruitment for the post of Temporary Demonstrator/ Visiting Lecturer at the Faculty of Engineering, South East University.

Member of the Selection Committee for recruitment for the post of Lecturer (Probationary) in Computer Science at the South East University.

National Development

Evaluator and Trainer, Sri Lanka Inventors Commission Ministry of Science, Technology & Research.

Non-Related References; Available on Request.

I hereby declare that the above-given particulars are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Dr. Zainudeen

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