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Dr. Ganga Fernando is a Professor of Chemistry at Cottey College, holding the Iva Corpstein Chair and serving as Department Coordinator. She holds a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and a BS (Honors) in Chemistry from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, alongside a Law degree from Sri Lanka Law College. Her research focuses on proteomic MALDI-MS analysis, forensic mass spectrometry applications, cyanotoxin detection, heavy metal environmental impacts, and disability rehabilitation in developing nations. She actively promotes STEM through outreach programs like C3O and advises multiple student clubs.
- Education: Ph.D. (2009), Southern Illinois University; BS (Honors) (Sri Lanka); Attorney at Law (Sri Lanka)
Research interests emphasize innovative mass spectrometry techniques for environmental and biomedical applications. Her work on cyanotoxins in Nevada, MO water supplies and post-civil war disability access in Sri Lanka demonstrates interdisciplinary engagement. Recent publications span supercapacitor materials and protein analysis methodologies.
- Awards: Missouri Campus Compact mini grant (2017)
Dr. Fernando leads global service-learning trips, including a 2018 Sri Lanka/India expedition with 10 students. She collaborates internationally on disability healthcare research and presented at global conferences like the 2017 Kuala Lumpur Public Health Conference.
