Omaththage Pathmalal Perera

Background

Perera, Omaththage Pathmalal was born on February 8, 1959 in Marawila, Puttalam, Sri Lanka. Came to the United States, 1988. Son of Omaththage Marthelis and Meelinnona (Hettige) Perera.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka, 1985. Master of Science, University Florida, 1991. Doctor of Philosophy, University Florida, 1993.

Career

Assistant lecturer University Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 1985-1989. Research assistant University Florida, Gainesville, 1989-1993, research associate, 1994-1995. Geneticist Center for Medical Agricultural and Veterinary Entomology, since 1995.

Achievements

• Omaththage Pathmalal Perera has been listed as a noteworthy geneticist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Organizer St. Augustine Catholic Student Center, International Student Organization, Gainesville, since 1990. Volunteer Habitat for Humanity, Gainesville, since 2000. Member Sigma Xi.

Interests

• Photography, camping, travel, rollerblading.

Connections

Married Thishya Dayani, September 3, 1987. Children: Natalie Saranga Omattage, Ruvini Amanda Omattage.

Father:

Omaththage Marthelis Perera

Mother:

Meelinnona (Hettige) Perera

Spouse:

Thishya Dayani

child:

Natalie Saranga Omattage Perera

child:

Ruvini Amanda Omattage Perera