Prof. C Dilrukshi Wijayarathna

Professor in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Department of Chemistry
University of Colombo
Colombo 00300
Sri Lanka

Office: Room No. 111
Work Phone: +94 11-250 3367
Work Fax: +94 11-250 3367
Email: dilruksh@chem.cmb.ac.lk

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Academic & Professional Qualifications

  • PhD 2000

    Dr.Eng. Biotechnology

    Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan.

  • MSc 1997

    M.Eng. Biotechnology

    Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan.

  • BSc 1994

    B.Sc. - Chemistry Hons,

    University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

  • Technical Assessor 2008

    Technical Assessor

    Technical Assessor `{` Sri Lanka Accreditation Board in coorporation with the Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment (SWEDAC) (2008)`}`.

  • SEDA 2007

    Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education

    SEDA (Staff and Educational Development Association for higher education in UK) accredited CTHE (Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education) course conducted by the University of Colombo (2007).

Teaching

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Biotechnology

Research Interests

  • Microbial Genetics: Elucidation of heavy metal tolerance mechanisms of bacteria & fungi.
  • Bioremediation: Investigation of heavy metal tolerance of bacteria & petroleum degradation by bacteria & fungi.
  • Biomonitoring & Biosensors: Development of biosorbants & Biosensors using bacterial & fungi genetic elements.
  • Optogenetics: Isolation of genes encoding light sensitive proteins.
  • Natural products: Determination of biological activities of natural products to be used as potential drug leads.