Second-Order Nonlinear Optics as an Orientation-Independent Probe of Molecular Environments at Interfaces

publications Introduction Accurate understanding the electronic structure at buried interfaces is a longstanding challenge in surface and interfacial science. While modern techniques can probe such information, they often rely on the assumption that a molecule’s electronic structure at the interface is the same as in bulk environments like liquids or gases. However, this assumption doesn’t … Read more

publications My Contribution I conducted this research as a PhD candidate at the University of Victoria, British Columbia. Beyond contributing valuable insights to the field of surface science, this project allowed me to refine my expertise in instrumentation, data analysis, and scientific communication. Introduction: A Challenge in Molecular Science When studying molecules at surfaces—such as … Read more

publications My Contribution I carried out this research while working as a Research and Development Engineer at Flintec Inc., Sri Lanka—a global leader in load cell manufacturing. This project allowed me to make a direct contribution to the global market while strengthening my skills in teamwork, communication, and conflict resolution. Background Problem Statement Project Approach … Read more

publications My Contribution I conducted this research as an undergraduate researcher at the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, in collaboration with Flintec Inc., a global leader in load cell manufacturing. In addition to generating valuable insights for both the materials science field and industry applications, this project helped me strengthen my skills in instrumentation, data … Read more