Haleema Saliha

Research Assistant at UOP | First Class in BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science | Biology Tutor | Science & Mathematics Tutor | AIRS Academy

Matale District, Central Province, Sri Lanka

About

Tutor/Researcher/Content Writer/Communicator/Science Storyteller

Experience

  • Co Author at Springer Nature

    Book chapter on Biocompatibility and Toxicity of Carbon Nanomaterials.

  • Research Assistant at University of Peradeniya
    Jun 2026 - Present · 1 mo

  • Private Tutor Upper Secondary Mathematics and Science at Self-employed
    Nov 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 8 mos

    “Private Science and Mathematics Tutor specializing in O/L, A/L, and undergraduate-level biology and chemistry, with a focus on concept clarity and exam-oriented learning.” “Special focus on local syllabus” “Improved student grades”

  • Undergraduate Research Fellow at BMS Campus, Colombo
    Jan 2025 - Sep 2025 · 9 mos

    Investigated co-aggregation activity of Lactobacillus spp. isolated from yogurt. Performed DNA extraction, PCR amplification, and sequencing for microbial identification. Conducted microbial and probiotic assays to evaluate functional properties. Analyzed experimental data using SPSS and interpreted statistical outcomes. Prepared scientific reports and documentation in accordance with research standards.

  • Undergraduate Student Researcher at BMS
    Jan 2025 - Aug 2025 · 8 mos

    Conducted a research on "Evaluating the prebiotic effect of Musa acuminata on the growth of Lactobacillus and its co-aggregation property"