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Manula
Balasooriya

Researcher in AI & Computational Neuroscience | First Class Data Science Graduate (Batch Top) | Advanced Level Physics Educator | Singer-Songwriter & Composer

Researcher in Artificial Intelligence, Computational Neuroscience, and Brain-Inspired Computing, with a particular interest in the intersection of these fields.

Advanced Level Physics Educator with over six years of experience, committed to making complex scientific concepts clear, accessible, and engaging.

Lifelong interest in music, complemented by academic training in Audio Engineering and Music Production.

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Education

Bachelor of Science Honours, Data Science (First Class Honours | Batch Top)

SLIIT

Jul 2022 - Jul 2026

Best Performing Student Award | 7× Dean’s List Awards

Bachelor of Science Honours, Engineering

University of Ruhuna

Jan 2021 - Oct 2022

Selected for Admission & Completed First Year

Diploma in Audio Engineering and Music Production

Music Oven Institute

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022

Completed a Diploma in Audio Engineering and Music Production, with comprehensive training in professional audio production, recording, mixing, mastering, and sound design.

GCE A/L – Combined Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry

Kingswood College Kandy

Jan 2018 - Aug 2020

Selected for admission to the BSc (Hons) in Engineering programme at the University of Ruhuna.