Profile Overview
Dr. A.M Ajward is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Engineering Technology at the Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. He holds a B.Sc. in Physics (Special Honours) from the University of Ruhuna (2002) and a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Cincinnati, OH, USA (2012), with a specialization in Experimental Condensed Matter, Applied Physics, Advanced Electronic Materials, Organic Nano-Materials, and Device Technologies. His research interests include optical coherent imaging, semiconductor device fabrication and characterization, optical and electronic instrumentation, and scientific programming for image data processing.
Academic and Professional Qualifications
Education
| B.Sc in Physics (Sp hons)(Ruhuna, SL), 2002 |
| Ph.D. in Physics (Experimental Condensed Matter, Applied Physics/Advanced Electronic Materials, Organic Nano-Materials and Device Technologies), University of Cincinnati, OH, USA, 2012 |
Professional Experience
| Temporary Assistant Lecturer in Physics, | University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka | 08/2002 – 08/2004) |
| Physics Instructor (Graduate Teaching Associate/PT) | University of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA | 01/2005 – 06/2012) |
| Physics & Astronomy Instructor | Northern Kentucky University, Kentucky, USA | 05/2013 – 01/2014) |
| Temporary Senior Lecturer in Physics/Electronics, | University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, | 06/2014 |
| Temporary Assistant Lecturer in Physics, | University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka | (08/2002 – 08/2004) |
| Physics Instructor (Graduate Teaching Associate/PT) | University of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA | 01/2005 – 06/2012) |
| Physics & Astronomy Instructor (PT) | Northern Kentucky University, Kentucky, USA | 05/2013 – 01/2014 |
| Temporary Senior Lecturer in Physics/Electronics | University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, | 06/2014 |
| Temporary Assistant Lecturer in Physics | University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, | 08/2002 – |
| Physics Instructor (Graduate Teaching Associate/PT) | University of Cincinnati, OhioUSA , | 01/2005 – 06/2012) |
| Physics & Astronomy Instructor (PT) | Northern Kentucky University, Kentucky, USA | 05/2013 – 01/2014) |
| Temporary Senior Lecturer in Physics/Electronics | University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka | (06/2014 – (06/2014 |
| Senior Lecturer, Department of Engineering Technology | Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, | 01/2016– present) |
Awards and Fellowships
| Government Scholarship, Bachelor of Science in Physics, Sri Lanka, 1998 |
| Gold Medal for Highest Scores in Physics, B.Sc. special (honors) degree in physics, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2002 |
| Graduate/Research Assistantship Scholarship, University of Cincinnati, USA, 2005- 2012 |
| URC Summer Fellowship Award, University of Cincinnati, USA, 2009 |
| Mary Ellen Award, University of Cincinnati, USA, 2012 |
Research Interests
| Scientific Programming for Image Data Processing: |
| Optical and Electronic Instrumentation and Automation |
| Optical Coherent Imaging |
| Semiconductor device fabrication and characterization |
| Theoretical Modeling (Complex Experimental Results/Data) |