Nikkoli Gunawardena

Executed genomic DNA extraction and PCR workflows and prepared and ran agarose gel electrophoresis for DNA analysis while supporting research activities. Assisted with sample handling and laboratory documentation during the internship.

Performed genomic DNA extraction from human, plant, and fungal samples and executed PCR amplification and agarose gel electrophoresis for DNA analysis. Contributed to sample preparation, quantification, and basic molecular biology workflows during the internship.

Activities and societies: Skills: data analysis, visualization, statistical interpretation (Python).

Pursuing a Higher National Diploma in Computing (Data Analytics) with emphasis on data analysis and visualization using Python.

Grade: 3.75 GPA

Activities and societies: Internship at Nikkoli (March 2025) and Gunawardena Institute of Research and Development (April 2025); laboratory techniques including DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis.

Completed a Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) with practical laboratory experience in DNA extraction, PCR, and gel electrophoresis.

Studied Bachelor of Biomedical Science coursework during 2022–2023 focusing on biomedical topics and research fundamentals.

Completed a Diploma in Information Technology covering foundational IT skills and computing topics.

Grade: A* grades in Biology, Chemistry, Physics (A-Levels); multiple A/A* at O-Levels

Activities and societies: Awards: Annual Prizegiving Certificate; Chess Inter-House Championship runner up 2017/2018; Speech and Drama Silver Medal.

Completed primary and secondary education with Cambridge O-Level and A-Level qualifications, achieving high grades in science subjects.