Prof. Dilip de Silva Professor of Chemistry, University of Colombo
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I am a Professor of Chemistry from the University of Colombo. I have been teaching Edexcel/Cambridge Chemistry for IGCSE/AS/ A- level for the past 8 years producing excellent results.
I also teach B.Sc. Undergraduates Organic Chemistry and Spectroscopy.
I do online Zoom classes and face-to-face classes (small group classes or Individual) in Colombo-4 and in Moratuwa.
I teach in a highly interactive friendly manner and with my in depth knowledge and vast experience in teaching chemistry, I can clearly explain and simplify concepts in chemistry and improve the students’ creative thinking and problem solving abilities. Majority of my students have obtained A* / A grades.
At the completion of each section I provided tutorials and explain clearly any difficulties the students may have so that they can clear up any doubts they have. Close to the exam students will be given the opportunity to answer recent past papers and model answers will be discussed to make sure they will get the best possible grade at the final exam.
I also encourage students to discuss difficulties informally with me at the end end of each class.

Subjects

  • Organic Chemistry Bachelors/Undergraduate-Masters/Postgraduate

  • Edexcel Chemistry IGCSE-A2 level

  • NMR Spectroscopy Bachelors/Undergraduate-Masters/Postgraduate

  • Cambridge A Level Chemistry

  • Chemistry (AS and A level)

  • Chemistry (Advanced level)

Experience

  • Visiting Scholar, Department of Medicinal Chemistry (Aug, 2005–Nov, 2005) at The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA
    Conducting research
  • Visiting Academic (Mar, 2004–Feb, 2006) at The University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
    Conducting research and teaching undergraduates
  • Visiting Professor (Feb, 1998–Jul, 2015) at The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
    Conducting research and teaching undergraduates
  • Professor (Dec, 1997–Present) at University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
    Teaching undergraduates and post-graduate students in Chemistry and supervising MSc and PhD research in Chemistry
  • Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer (Jan, 1992–Dec, 1997) at The Open University of Sri Lanka
    Teaching undergraduates and post-graduate students in Chemistry and supervising MSc and PhD research in Chemistry

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy Chemistry (Jan, 1977–May, 1982) from University of Hawaii at Manoa
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Jan, 1971–Feb, 1975) from The University of Colombo Srilanka

Fee details

    රු4,000–10,000/hour (US$13.66–34.14/hour)

    will depend on the level of teaching and whether individual or group class

1 Review
5 out of 5

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Payment verified US$ 62.50 (60 EUR)

Very good work done fast

It was a pleasure working with Prof. Dilip de Silva, he completed an assignment for me very fast and to a very good standard. Great communication too. Highly recommended, I hope to work with you again in the future, thanks again!