T.W.G.F Mafaziya Nijamdeen
Summary
Versatile and analytical researcher with a strong foundation in problem-solving, innovative project management, and data-driven decision-making. Demonstrated expertise in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary collaboration, with a focus on social-ecological systems, science-policy interfaces, and integrating artistic perspectives. Skilled in conducting collaborative and independent research, leveraging critical thinking, and fostering stakeholder engagement to address complex challenges. Actively seeking to apply transferable skills to make meaningful contributions in dynamic and impactful professional environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Postdoctoral Researcher
The Open University of the Netherlands
2024.01 - Current
Working on coastal governance in Europe (http://bggovernanace.eu)
Visiting Lecturer
Systems Ecology and Resource Management Research Unit – SERM, Université Libre de Bruxelles ULB, Brussels, Belgium
2022.09 - Current
Teaching and student supervision for Masters students
Lecturer (probationary) in Applied Biology
Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Southeastern University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
2017.09 - 2023.02
Teaching (biology subjects), student supervision, student counseling, curriculum preparation
Visiting Lecturer
Faculty of Natural Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Polgolla, Sri Lanka
2017.01 - 2018.12
Teaching zoology subjects related to animal behavior
English Instructor
English Language Teaching Unit, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
2017.06 - 2017.09
Teaching English to first and second-year BSc students
Research Assistant Part-time
Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
2016.10 - 2017.09
Research related to forest regeneration and mycorrhizal fungi
English Instructor
English Language Teaching Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
2016.10 - 2017.04
Teaching English to first and second-year medical students
Teaching Assistant
Department of Zoology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Polgolla, Sri Lanka
2014.10 - 2016.09
Teaching subjects related to zoology and research on soil invertebrates
Teaching Assistant
Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
2014.02 - 2014.09
Teaching related to zoology subjects
Education
Ph.D. - Environmental Sciences
University Libre De Bruxelles
Brussels, Belgium2023-06
Master of Science - Environmental Sciences
University Of Peradeniya (PGIS)
Sri Lanka2019-10
Bachelor of Science - Biology (Special)
University of Peradeniya (Faculty of Science)
Sri Lanka2014-01
Skills
- Scientific Writing
- Research methodologies
- Laboratory techniques
- Experimental design
- Project management
- Teaching experience
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Qualitative research
- Survey design
Languages
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Sinhala
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Dutch
Beginner (A1)
Hobbies
Painting, Children's storybook writing (environment conservation related), Bird Watching, Hiking
Timeline
Postdoctoral Researcher
The Open University of the Netherlands
2024.01 - Current
Visiting Lecturer
Systems Ecology and Resource Management Research Unit – SERM, Université Libre de Bruxelles ULB, Brussels, Belgium
2022.09 - Current
Lecturer (probationary) in Applied Biology
Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Southeastern University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
2017.09 - 2023.02
English Instructor
English Language Teaching Unit, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
2017.06 - 2017.09
Visiting Lecturer
Faculty of Natural Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Polgolla, Sri Lanka
2017.01 - 2018.12
English Instructor
English Language Teaching Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
2016.10 - 2017.04
Research Assistant Part-time
Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
2016.10 - 2017.09
Teaching Assistant
Department of Zoology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Polgolla, Sri Lanka
2014.10 - 2016.09
Teaching Assistant
Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
2014.02 - 2014.09
Ph.D. - Environmental Sciences
University Libre De Bruxelles
Master of Science - Environmental Sciences
University Of Peradeniya (PGIS)
Bachelor of Science - Biology (Special)
University of Peradeniya (Faculty of Science)