POST OF THE APPLICATION: TEACHER (BIOLOGY)

NAME: Paramarajan ATCHUTHAN

DATE OF BIRTH: 28th March, 1985
AGE: 29 YEARS
GENDER: Male
CONTACT DETAILS:
a) Address: D/2/2, Elvitigala Flats, 175, Elvitigala MW, Colombo-08
b) Contact Mobile No: 077129 6163
c) E-Mail: atchu85@gmail.com
TERTIARY EDUCATION:
a) Master of Science (MSc) Biotechnology, Swinburne University of Technology,
Hawthorn Campus, Melbourne, Australia
Achievements:
I.
Major Project-Taxonomical Characterisation of Alteromonas spp by Genetic as well as
Biochemical Analysis

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Minor Project- Comparison of Two Different Orientations of a Promoter by Comparing

the Expression Levels of Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) in Baculovirus
Mastered in various laboratory equipments as well as techniques and learned to finish
laboratory tasks in an unsupervised environment.
Learned and mastered in certain subjects such as Genes and Proteins, Microbiology,
Research Skills, Bio informatics, Forensic and analytical skills, Environmental
Management, Environmental biotechnology etc.

b) Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bangalore University, Bangalore, India

Achievements:
I. Completed studies in Biotechnology, Micro Biology and Chemistry as part of my Major
and did elective units in Biochemistry
II. Learned various analytical skills particularly in Biotechnology and Chemistry
III. Mastered various skills such as staining and culturing of micro organisms, titrations,
Protein purification, Chromatography techniques, DNA extraction, PCR analysis,
Bioinformatics etc.
c) Degree Related Training - Sri Raghavendra Biotechnologies Pty. Ltd
I. Under went intensive training in Animal Cell Tissue Culturing practices
II. This course paid particular attention to the partial accepts of isolation and maintains of
cell lines, cryo-preservation techniques and preparation of animal tissue culture media
III. This training program had particular attention to hands-on aspects of biotechnology

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SECONDARY EDUCATION:
I. School: Royal College, Colombo-07
II. Qualifications:
a) Advanced Level: Biology- B, Chemistry-B, Physics-B & General English- C
b) Ordinary Level: Saivism- A, Tamil Language & Lit- A, English- A, Maths- A, Science &
Technology- A, Social Studies & history- A, English Literature- S, Music (Carnatic)- A,
& Business Studies and Accounting-A
WORK EXPERIENCE:
1. January 2014- Current: Assistant Lecturer (Biology), National Institute of Education,
Maharagama
Participated and contributed to the National Curriculum Development of
Grades 6-13 (Science & Biology)
Conducted lectures during the Teacher Training Programmes
2. Feb 2013- Dec 2013: Teaching (Biology) at Kingston College International, Mutwal.
Cambridge Syllabus- AS, A2 & O/L Classes
3. May 2009- December 2013:
Teaching (Biology) at Edx Institute, Dandenong, Melbourne, Australia
Tutored VCE/London A/L students (Equivalent to Srilankan Advanced level
Students) in Biology
Taught Maths, Numerical Reasoning & Logical reasoning for students who
prepare for year 9 & 10 Entrance for Selective schools such as Melbourne
High, Mac Robertson, and John Monash Science School etc.

REFEREES:
1) Professor Mrinal Bhave
Swinburne University of Technology
Tel: +61 3 9214 5759
Email: mbhave@swin.edu.au
2) Mr. M.F.S.P Jayawardene
Deputy Director General
Faculty of Science & Technology, NIE
Mobile: 077 778 7668
Email: sjayawardene@hotmail.com

3) Mr.R.S.J.P Uduporuwa
Director
National Institute of Education
Mobile: +94 77 399 5877
Email: uduporuwa@gmail.com

4) Dr. S.R. Krishnarajah

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