Past Group Members

Ishadi Kodikara
Ph.D., Wayne State University, 2024
Currently: Postdoctoral Researcher, Fox Chase Cancer Center
Lauren Kotsull
Ph.D., Wayne State University, 2024
Currently: Postdoctoral Researcher, Wayne State University
Hannah Laatsch
Ph.D., Wayne State University, 2024
Currently: Postdoctoral Researcher, Van Andel Institute
Udana Ariyaratne
Ph.D., Wayne State University, 2023
Currently: Postdoctoral Researcher, Wayne State University.
Chelsea Gary (Harmon)
Ph.D., Wayne State University, 2023
Currently: Research Scientist, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Rachel Castillo (Beltman)
Ph.D., Wayne State University, 2022
Currently: Research and Development Scientist, Gentex Corp

Rafael Andrade
M.S., Wayne State University, 2022
Kavinda Herath
Ph.D., Wayne State University, 2021
Currently: Senior Scientist, Novo Nordisk.
Joseph Knoff
Ph.D., Wayne State University, 2021
Currently: Synthetic Chemist, Entegris
Aparni Gamage
Ph.D., Wayne State University, 2020
Currently: Analytical Scientist, MilliporeSigma
Vindya Ramanayake-Mudiyanselage
Ph.D., Wayne State University, 2020
Currently: Scientist, Cayman Chemical
Nuwan P. N. Acharige
Ph.D., Wayne State University, 2020
Currently: Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Houston
Inosha Gomes
Ph.D., Wayne State University, 2019
Currently: Academic Services Officer, Wayne State University
Ahmed Negmeldin
Ph.D., Wayne State University, 2017
Currently: Chair Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences/Assistant Professor of Medicinal Chemistry, Guld Medical University
Pavithra Dedigama Arachchige
Ph.D., Wayne State University, 2017
Currently: Manager, Business Strategy and Applications, Astellas Pharma US
Dhanusha Ashanthi Nalawansha
Ph.D., Wayne State University, 2017
Currently: Senior Scientist- Induced Proximity Platform at Amgen
Maheeka Dissanayaka Embogama
Ph.D., Wayne State University, 2017
Currently: Senior Scientist, Advanced Solutions Life Sciences
Ahmed Fouda
Ph.D., Wayne State University, 2016
Currently: Clinical Pharmacist Generalist, Michigan Medicine- University of Michigan 
Thilani Anthony
Ph.D., Wayne State University, 2016
Currently: Applications Scientist, Bruker Applied Mass SSpectrometry
Geetha Padige
Ph.D., Wayne State University, 2014
Currently: Scientist 1, Cayman Chemicals
Satish Garre
Ph.D., Wayne State University, 2013
Currently: Senior Scientist at SafeWhite, Inc. and Consultant at CAS as Quality Assurance Analyst for SciFinder
Alexander Stark
B.S, University of Michigan
2012-2013
Chamara Senevirathne
Ph.D., Wayne State University, 2013
Currently: Professor, Chemistry department at University of South Florida
Magdalene Wambua
Ph.D., Wayne State University, 2013
Currently: Principal Biologist, Eli Lilly and Company 
Anita Chalasani
Research Associate 2011-2012
Currently: Research Associate with Prof. Bonnie Sloane, Wayne State School of Medicine
Sun Ea Choi
Ph.D., Wayne State University, 2012
Currently: University of San Diego
Emily Aubie
Ph.D., Wayne State University, 2011
Currently: Professor, Beverage and Alcohol Sciences, Niagra College
Qia Yang
M.S., Wayne State University, 2011
Currently: Associate Scientist at Enzo Life Sciences, Inc.
Mostafa Aboutaleb
M.A, Wayne State University, 2011
Currently:Phamacist
Sujit Suwal
Ph.D., Wayne State University, 2009
Currently: Associate Professor, State University of New York, Buffalo State
Sujith Weerasinghe
Ph.D., Wayne State University, 2009
Currently: Lab Manager II, NSF international
Anton Bieliauskas
M.S., Wayne State University, 2011
Currently: Senior Scientist, Pflizer, Inc
Keith Green
Ph.D., Wayne State University, 2008
Currently: Research Scientist in Sylvie’s lab at the University of Kentucky
Paulina Karwowska-Desaulniers
Ph.D., Wayne State University, 2007
Currently: Director of Research Priorities and Partnerships at Lassonde School of Engineering, Canada
Fabiola Bittencourt
M.S., Wayne State University, 2007
Currently: Pursuing Ph.D. in the Department of Molecular Genetics, Biochemistry and Microbiology at the University of Cincinnati
Mangalika Warthaka
Ph.D., Wayne State University, 2007
Currently: Chemist at Hospira, Inc
Nayana Kamath
M.S., Wayne State University, 2005
Currently: Research Associate at Enzo Life Science, Inc.
Katerina Popova
M.S., Wayne State University, 2004
Currently: Research Associate, University of Texas, Arlington
Sasha Aleksic
M.S., Wayne State University, 2004
Currently: Senior Global Product Manager at FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific