University of Connecticut, United States
Author Profile
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🎓 Education & Training
Dr. Chathura Abeywickrama has an extensive academic background in chemistry and structural biology. He began his educational journey at the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, where he earned his B.Sc. in Chemistry in January 2013. Following this, he pursued advanced studies at The University of Akron, Ohio, obtaining an M.S. in Chemistry in December 2016 and later a Ph.D. in Chemistry in December 2018. To further his expertise, he worked as a Senior Researcher in Chemical Biology and Structural Biology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, completing his tenure in August 2023.
👨🏫 Academic & Professional Appointments
Dr. Abeywickrama is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT (2023 – Present). His role involves cutting-edge research, mentoring students, and contributing to advancements in pharmaceutical sciences.
🏆 Honors & Recognition
Dr. Abeywickrama has been recognized for his exceptional research contributions. In 2018, he was awarded the Dr. Henry and Jean Stevens Graduate Fellowship in Chemistry at The University of Akron, OH, for being the most outstanding graduate student researcher. This prestigious fellowship highlights his dedication to scientific excellence and impactful research in the field of chemistry.
🔬 Professional Memberships
Since 2015, Dr. Abeywickrama has been an active Member of the American Chemical Society (ACS), demonstrating his commitment to the scientific community and ongoing advancements in chemistry. With his expertise in chemical and structural biology, Dr. Abeywickrama continues to contribute significantly to pharmaceutical sciences and cutting-edge research innovations.
Notable Publications📝
📝A Large-Stokes Shift Styryl Pyridinium Derivative with a Stable Green-Light Emission for Imaging Mitochondria in Live Cells
Authors: C.S. Abeywickrama, K.M. Arachchige, K.J. Wijesinghe, R.V. Stahelin, Y. Pang
Journal: New Journal of Chemistry
Year: 2025
📝 Exploring Imaging Applications of a Red-Emitting π-Acceptor (π-A) Pyrene-Benzothiazolium Dye
Authors: C.S. Abeywickrama, E. Huang, W. Yan, T. Mani, K.J. Wijesinghe
Journal: Biosensors
Year: 2024
📝Unveiling Solvation Dynamics of Excited and Ground States via Ultrafast Pump-Dump-Probe Spectroscopy
Authors: Y. Guo, M. Feng, Z. Kuang, Y. Pang, A. Xia
Journal: Journal of Physical Chemistry B
Year: 2023