ආයුබෝවන්! (Āyubōvan!)

Hello and welcome! 👋

I’m Uthpala, a computational physicist passionate about empowering researchers to push the boundaries of discovery through advanced computing. With over a decade of experience in research computing, data science, and high-performance computing, I help teams across disciplines turn ambitious ideas into scalable, high-impact research. As a Sr. Engagement Specialist with Duke Research Computing, I work with researchers and educators across the Duke community and throughout North Carolina to advance discovery through collaboration, innovation, and computational expertise.

Previously, I was a postdoctoral researcher in the Ab-Initio Materials Simulations (AIMS) lab at Duke University, where I developed and applied computational methods to design and characterize novel materials for semiconductor and energy applications.

This website serves as my digital corner in cyberspace where I share insights and musings about my research and other interests through my blog. You can explore a list of my publications derived from my research endeavors and a portfolio of projects I have contributed to. For an in-depth overview of my professional journey, please refer to my CV. Learn about the talks I've given over the years and check out the about page for a more personal glimpse into my life and passions.

I invite you to browse, read, and interact. Whether it's a thoughtful comment on a blog post or a question about my research, I would love to hear from you!

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