Chamika Goonetilleke

Detail-focused Chemistry graduate student with research experience in biophysical chemistry and biochemistry. Skilled in problem-solving, project management, and clear scientific communication. Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaborative, interdisciplinary environments. Leadership experience through academic and outreach initiatives. Eager to apply scientific knowledge and versatile skills in a fast-paced industry or research role.

• Dalalian Scholarship Fund 2024 - 25 – Chemistry Department at Penn State University
• Dalalian Scholarship Fund 2023 - 24 – Chemistry Department at Penn State University
• 2022 – 2023 Homer F. Braddock Scholarship in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics at Penn State University
• Braucher Award 2022 – 2023 / 1st Year Graduate Student Award – Chemistry Department at Penn State University
• Dharmachandra & Tamarasa Gunawardhana Memorial Gold Medal for academic excellence in Analytical Chemistry
• Dr. C.L.De Silva Memorial Prize in Chemistry – 2018 on the result of the First Year and second-year examinations in Science held in 2017 and 2018, respectively

• Distinction in Australian National Chemistry Quiz Organized by Royal Australian Chemical Institute, Junior Division, 2011
• Participated as a Delegate Representing Sri Lanka for the 12th Asian Science Camp 2018

• Virtual Interview with Prof. Christopher J. Cramer, Chief Research Officer, Underwriters Laboratories Inc. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8pkq4EN0fY&ab_channel=CMBChemistry

• Goonetilleke, C. et al. Pattern Formation in Isothermal Miscible Protein/Sugar Systems Driven by Marangoni Effects and Evaporation. Nature Communication Physics. (In press)
• Goonetilleke, C. et al. Amino acid chirality effect on enzyme reaction kinetics. Manuscript in Preparation
• Goonetilleke, M. D. C. I.; Fransiscus, H. S. Solar Power as a Green Energy Source. International Journal of Engineering Applied Sciences and Technology 2021, 6 (6), 86–93.
• “Amino acid chirality effect on enzyme reaction kinetics” Accepted for the abstract publication and poster presentation at the Chemistry and Physics of Liquids Gordon Research Conference (2025)
• “Amino acid hydrotropes: Their role in influencing enzymatic reaction” Accepted for the abstract publication and poster presentation at the SLOAN Matter to Life Meeting 2024 in New York
• “Development and characterization of an amperometric biosensor using Metallothionein for identification and quantification of lead (Pb2+) ions” Accepted for the abstract publication and oral presentation at the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS) 77th Annual Scientific Sessions