Milinda Wasala joined Marian University in Fall 2025 as an Assistant Professor of Physics in the E. S. Witchger School of Engineering, where he mainly teaches physics courses and mentors students in their academic and professional development. His academic and research interests focus on the electronic and optoelectronic properties of nanomaterials and nanoscale energy-storage technologies. He is committed to creating a supportive learning environment and helping students develop the knowledge and skills needed to achieve their academic and professional goals.
Before joining Marian University, Dr. Wasala served for six years as a full-time faculty member within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE). He earned his Ph.D. in Applied Physics from Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC), where his research focused on the electronic and optoelectronic transport properties of few-layer indium selenide field-effect transistors. He also earned an M.S. in Physics from SIUC, conducting research on electrochemical energy-storage applications of graphene and carbon nanotubes. His combined experience in physics education and nanomaterials research informs his approach to teaching, mentoring, and scholarly work.
Research Interests and Expertise: Synthesis of nanomaterials using various techniques; design and test electrochemical energy storage devices using nanoscale materials; fabrication & testing of nanoscale devices (Field Effect Transistors, Photodetectors, etc.); structural, electrical, optical and magnetic characterization of nanomaterials; fabrication of Carbon Nanotube devices.
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