SP
Sachin Palihawadana
Research Assistant
Dubai, United Arab EmiratesWork Experience
Institute for Health Policy (IHP)
Jan 2022 - Sep 2022 -8 months
Sri Lanka
- Job Details:Contributed to multiple interdisciplinary research projects focused on sociological and psychological determinants of health and behavior in urban and rural populations. Organized and facilitated workshops on research methodology and psychotherapy.
Career Coach and Mental Well-being Counsellor
Self-employed
Jun 2020 - May 2022 -1 yr, 11 months
- Job Details:Provided one-on-one career coaching and mental wellness counseling for students, young professionals, and job seekers in transition.
Samsung - Singhagiri (Pvt) Ltd
Mar 2016 - May 2017 -1 yr, 2 months
Sri Lanka
- Job Details:Monitored and maintained the management information system (MIS) to ensure real-time accuracy in inventory data across branches. Analyzed company valuation and performance reports.
Child Action Lanka (NGO)
Sri Lanka
- Job Details:Assisted in the implementation of the VAMHSA study, focusing on developing and evaluating mental health support frameworks for survivors of gender-based and community violence.
Education
Diploma in Cognitive Psychology
Umea UniversityJan 2024 - Jan 2024 - 0 Month
Master's Degree in Cognitive Science
Umea UniversityJan 2023
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
Aswan University (ASWU)Jan 2020
Diploma in Psychology and Counselling
Aquinas University CollegeJan 2015