Sachith Dissanayake

Sachith Dissanayake is an Assistant Professor at James Madison University (JMU) since 2024. He holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Virginia (2015) and a BS in Physics from the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka (2008). His research focuses on experimental condensed matter physics, specifically synthesizing and characterizing quantum materials like superconductors, frustrated magnets, and multiferroics. He employs techniques such as X-ray diffraction, neutron scattering, and pressure/field-tuning to study electronic phase diagrams.

His work emphasizes understanding emergent phenomena in strongly correlated materials through controlled parameters like chemical doping and external fields. He is affiliated with JMU’s research facilities, including the Madison Accelerator Lab and John C. Wells Planetarium.

Notable research contributions include studies on MnP’s helical magnetic states and pressure-induced superconductivity, magnetic properties of pyrochlore compounds, and electronic band tuning in topological semimetals like MoTe2. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the text.

Dr. Dissanayake’s research narrative integrates material synthesis, advanced characterization, and theoretical modeling to explore novel quantum phenomena. His labs and teams focus on interdisciplinary approaches to quantum material discovery.