Dr. Kavindya Weerasinghage

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kavindya Weerasinghage is a PhD candidate in Chemistry at the University of Western Australia, where she conducts research within the School of Molecular Sciences. Her work focuses on the development of catalytic systems for the electrochemical conversion of carbon dioxide into valuable chemical products. She is actively engaged in designing and optimizing catalyst structures and compositions to enhance the efficiency and selectivity of CO2 conversion technologies. Her current projects include the electrochemical reduction of CO2 to produce feedstocks for biomanufacturing. Kavindya's research is part of a broader collaboration with Woodside Energy, aiming to bridge fundamental science with industrial applications to support low carbon technologies. She is supervised by Professor Paul Low and her work is funded through the Australian Research Council's Linkage Program in association with Woodside Energy FutureLab. Kavindya's expertise aligns with several UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing the importance of education and academic qualifications in addressing global challenges.

Research Interests

Experience

PhD Candidate

2020-11-02 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth

Conducting research in Chemistry with a focus on electrochemical conversion of CO2.

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.