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Researcher
Devaka
Weerakoon
Professor in Zoology at University of Colombo
Zoology and Environment Science
Sri Lanka
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About
Strong education professional with a PhD in Biological Science from Illinois State University and a demonstrated history of working in the higher education sector for over three decades. Skilled in Conservation Biology, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Ecology, Human-wildlife Conflict and Wetland Management.
Research ExperienceProfessor in Zoology
University of Colombo
August 1986 - Present
Ecology of Asian Elephants, Human-elephant conflict, Alien Invasive Species, Conservation of threatened freshwater fish,
Work ExperienceSenior Professor
University of Colombo
November 2017 - Present
Dean, Faculty of Nursing
University of Colombo
February 2017 - April 2020
Coordinator Ecosystems and Biodiversity
IUCN Sri Lanka
June 2015 - February 2017
Professor
University of Colombo
November 2009 - November 2017
Consultant on Biodiversity
IUCN Asia Regional office
April 2008 - November 2009
Senior Lecturer
University of Colombo
September 1995 - November 2009
Fulbright Fellow, Graduate Student, American heart Fellow
Illinois State University
August 1988 - September 1995
Fulbright Fellow, Graduate Student, American heart Fellow
Illinois State University
August 1988 - September 1995
Probationary Lecturer
University of Colombo
November 1985 - September 1995
Education
Illinois State University
1991 - 1995
Immunology
Illinois State University
1988 - 1990
Biochemistry
University of Colombo
1981 - 1985
Zoology
Prizes and Awards
Presidential award for Research
Government of Sri Lanka
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2005
American Heart Association Fellowship
American Heart Association
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Sep 1993
Fulbright Fellowship
Fulbright Foundation
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Aug 1988
Realted Researchers
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