Iresha Sampathi Perera
Scientist (Organic division) at Electroninks Incorporated- Claim this Profile
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Bio
Credentials
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Preparing Future Faculty Seminar Series (PFF)
Marquette University Career Services CenterAug, 2017- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Electroninks Incorporated
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United States
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Chemical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Scientist (Organic division)
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May 2018 - Present
Involve in design and synthesis of metallo-organic precursors for particle-based/ particle-free silver ink formulations. Formulate variety of particle-based/ free, conductive inks with/without polymer for modern printed electronic applications (spray coating, inkjet, aerosol jet, electro-hydrodynamic and screen printing). Skilled in ink characterization techniques and optimize synthetic protocols for large scale production Design conductive silver-inks based on customer requirements Assists chemists and chemical/process engineers in new ink designs and process development Manage SOPs and external reports for organic based conductive ink formulations Show less
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University of Houston
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Visiting Research Scientist /Prof. Gilbertson Lab
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Jan 2018 - May 2018
Involved in synthesis and characterization of novel inhibitors for amino-acyl TRNA synthetases to inhibit bacterial protein biosynthesis, and attenuation of bacterial growth Involved in synthesis and characterization of novel inhibitors for amino-acyl TRNA synthetases to inhibit bacterial protein biosynthesis, and attenuation of bacterial growth
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Marquette University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Research Assistant
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Aug 2012 - Aug 2017
• Designed and synthesized libraries of small molecules as highly selective ERβ agonists by using efficient/novel synthetic strategies - Identified two lead molecules as potent and selective ERβ agonists (ERβ:ERα > 3000) and shows statistically significant hippocampal memory enhancement in ovariectomized mouse model. Currently these molecules are serving as lead compounds in Estrigenix Therapeutics Inc. https://www.linkedin.com/company/estrigenix/ • Experienced in Multi-step organic synthesis in milligram to gram scale and their purification from Flash chromatography, distillation, recrystallization and HPLC techniques• Skilled in organic/inorganic molecule characterization (NMR, IR, HRMS-ESI, GC-MS, LC/MS) and working under inert atmospheric conditions•Actively participated in early stage drug discovery efforts in collaboration with biological/ computational scientists• Synthesized novel biodegradable supramolecular composite thin films from natural polymers and utilized in controlled drug release• Mentored undergraduate and graduate students in different medicinal chemistry projects and served as a laboratory safety coordinator (involved in EPA/OSHA audits /2014-2017).•Presented research in various international/local conferences Show less
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Teaching Assistant
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Aug 2012 - Apr 2015
• Taught General and Organic chemistry lab sessions for undergraduate students including chemistry majors. Held Pre-lab lectures, discussion classes (Tutorial sessions) and office hours to help students to solve challenging chemistry problems. Evaluated student lab work and provided constructive feedback• Demonstrated experimental techniques and instrumentation techniques (NMR, IR, GC, UV Vis, Fluorescence) in order to improve student’s experimental knowledge• Implemented a “safety first” approach to ensure safe-lab environment Show less
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Louisiana State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant
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Aug 2009 - Aug 2012
Involved in Stimuli -responsive/enzymatically triggered liposome synthesis based on trimethyl-lock quinone propionic acid derivatives. Synthesized and characterized functionally different quinone propionic acid-based head groups and studied their stimuli-responsive behavior from NMR based kinetic studies in different biological conditions. The best candidates were attached to commercially available lipid molecules followed by liposome synthesis. The final liposome opening, and drug release behavior was evaluated from NMR and Fluorescence based kinetic studies. Show less
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University of Colombo
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Sri Lanka
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Teaching Assistant
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Aug 2008 - Jul 2009
Conducted advanced physical chemistry laboratory sessions for undergraduate students and held discussion classes in organic, inorganic and physical chemistry streams Conducted advanced physical chemistry laboratory sessions for undergraduate students and held discussion classes in organic, inorganic and physical chemistry streams
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Research Intern
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Sep 2008 - Nov 2008
Developed chemical methods to differentiate the stems of Coccinia grandis and Cucumis callosus plants in order to utilize them in herbal product development Developed chemical methods to differentiate the stems of Coccinia grandis and Cucumis callosus plants in order to utilize them in herbal product development
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Education
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2012 - 2017
Marquette University
Ph.D., Organic and Medicinal Chemistry -
2009 - 2012
Louisiana State University
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Analytical and Material Chemistry -
2004 - 2008
University of Colombo
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Chemistry
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