Denuwan Vithanage

Phd Candidate

Denuwan Vithanage

Phd Candidate

Mentorship

  • 2020 – Present: Research Mentor – Wesleyan University
    • Trained undergraduate and BA/MA students in the Molecular Collisions Laboratory.
    • Guided them through experimental setup design, quasi-classical trajectory (QCT) simulations, and quantum scattering (MOLSCAT) calculations.
    • Helped students develop strong skills in data analysis, research workflow, and scientific presentation.
  • Summer 2024 and Summer 2025 Research Project Leader (RPL) for Warrior-Scholar Project.
    • Led and trained student-veterans in developing research and analytical skills for STEM fields.
    • Designed and guided a short-term hands-on research project, mentoring participants through data collection, analysis, and presentation.
    • Collaborated with faculty and fellow RPLs to create a cohesive, supportive learning environment.
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  • 2018 – 2020: Undergraduate Lab Mentor – Miami University.
    • Assisted undergraduate researchers in the Bose–Einstein Condensate (BEC) laboratory at Miami University, focusing on optical system alignment, beam diagnostics, and laser setup maintenance.