Renuka Rajapakse

Renuka Rajapakse, PhD, is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. She holds a PhD from the University of Connecticut and a BSc from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. Her research focuses on quantum optics, quantum computation, and computational physics. She has received a $231,213 research award from the Office of Naval Research for work on quantum computing and control in noisy environments.

Education:

• 2011: PhD in Physics, University of Connecticut
• 2005: MS in Physics, University of Connecticut
• 1999: BSc in Physics, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

Research interests include quantum systems analysis, atomic and molecular physics, and the application of computational methods to quantum phenomena. Her publications explore topics like two-dimensional atomic lattices and Josephson oscillations, reflecting her expertise in theoretical and applied quantum mechanics.

Teaching responsibilities include courses such as Classical Physics II, Mathematical Physics I, and Undergraduate Research. She advises students in physics and mentors research projects.