Curriculum Vitae

FERNANDO W.P.D.K.
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UNIVERSITY ADDRESS: PERMANENT ADDRESS:

Faculty of Agri. & Plant. Mgt. 83/C, Thalwila,
Wayamba University of Sri Lanka Marawila,
Makandura Sri lanka.
Gonawila
Sri Lanka.

OBJECTIVE:
To obtain an entry-level position in research and development in Biotechnology; Molecular
biology.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (specialized in Biotechnology) (Reading)
Faculty of Agriculture & Plantation Management, Wayamba
University of Sri Lanka.

EXPERIENCE:
• Molecular Laboratory: Use of PCR technology for meat species identification that includes; DNA
isolation, PCR, Gel electrophoresis etc.
• IVF Laboratory: Development of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) technique for goat breed improvement
that includes; Ovary collection, oocyte maturation (IVM), IVF and Culture (IVC).
• Research paper writing and editing

BACKGROUND COURSES INCLUDE:

Molecular Biology Biochemistry Statistical Methodology

Immunology Basic Chemistry Information Technology
Biotechnology Virology Project Proposal Formulation
Industrial biotechnology Genetics and Breeding Research Project
Plant Tissue Culture Scientific Writing
Plant Protection Basic courses in the Degree

EMPLOYMENT:
Veterinary Research Institute, Gannoruwa, Peradeniya, Kandy. From 2006
Technical Assistant, Molecular Laboratory and IVF Laboratory
Division of Animal Breeding & Reproductive Physiology.

Farmer services via participatory approach projects and research in national livestock farms
• Collecting, computerizing, and analyzing data from farms
• Literature survey and Writing research papers
• Engaged in Review writing
• Demonstrator of PCR based technology to the visitors

Research in IVF in goat

• Involved in IVM, IVF and IVC in the laboratory
• Demonstrator of IVF based technology and importance to the visitors
FERNANDO W.P.D.K. CV

COMPUTER SKILLS: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Web surfing, E mail handling, web
development (HTML), Studying Linux based operating systems.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Wikipedia Encyclopedia

HONORS AND AWARDS: University Colors winner for sports in 2004

REFERENCE:

Prof. D.P.S.T.G. Attanayake Dr. A.D.N. Chandrasiri

Head, Department of Biotechnology Deputy Director (Veterinary Research)
Faculty of Agriculture & Plantation Veterinary Research Institute
Management Gannoruwa
Wayamba University of Sri Lanka Peradeniya
Makandura Sri Lanka
Gonawila E mail: adnchandrasiri@yahoo.com
Sri Lanka Tele. 094773470858
Email: dpstga@yahoo.com
Tele. (Office): 094602315373

All the particulars given above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.