Sithila Theminimulla

A cotutelle PhD rersearch student (@CovUni_FTC & @DeakinIfm) focusing on adapting and developing smart multifunctional composites for remote environments

[Sithila Theminimulla @STheminimulla]

#adayinthelife of a #Engineering @CovUni_FTC/ @covunieec #PhD #student...

Some #composite fabrication to try out some sensory ideas this week, a bit of time helping out undergraduates whilst gaining some experience, and a bit of #academic #selfmanagement on the train!

#phdlife

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I think it's time the #UK actually comes up with a proper #sustainable #solution for #recycling and #reuse, because this is not it.
Perhaps it's time to challenge perceptions on the responsible use of all #materials, and make a change from start to finish! https://t.co/KrgGh8JWWz

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So, I'm away for a break at work, but took a bit of time on my last day in #SriLanka for a detour to @MoratuwaUni to discuss the state of play, exchange ideas, and explore directions on #research with Dr Aravinda Abeygunawardane. #materials #materialsscience #academic #PhDlife

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@SergioCspedes4 It's a weird concept where you have a bit of a framing instrument (so an event and a venue), and you give people free reign to open tbr discussions you normally have outside of conference presentations to discuss ideas and network, finding ideas from an unstructured freeform...

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When you do something on a weekend whim, like attend an #unconference, and then find an unlikely lead on ways to move your #research forward towards practical applications, and perhaps how you find what you want to do next...

#spaceupleics #somethingunexpected #academic #PhDlife

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@SergioCspedes4 #Melbourne is a very vibrant city. Here is hoping you have many more fun days and nights in the city, and in #victoria, #Australia. Here is also hoping more people at #ICCM22 take a chance to explore the city before they head out.

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And, talk on progress in structural functional polymeric inserts for #composites done for @CarbonNexus, @DeakinIfm, @CovUni_FTC at @iccm22. Small part of my #PhD work, but hopefully got the point of compromise across for #smartmatertials! #ICCM22 #studyabroad #cotutelle #PhDlife

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Representing @CarbonNexus, @DeakinIfm, @CovUni_FTC, and both @Deakin and @covcampus at @iccm22 today. It would have been great if the sun had come out over #Melbourne today, but it's good to see how the field of #composite #materials is evolving. #studyabroad #PhDlife #cotutelle!

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From experience, negotiations tend to work better if you respect the people at the table, so how they think this is a good way to set a tone is astounding...

If you set this precedent, nobody will respect the UK when we try to negotiate down the line...

https://t.co/fmCfDETPms

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What is amazing about this isn't just the feat of #science of capturing images of a #BlackHole itself, which is impressive enough, but that many scientists put aside the notion of borders to achieve this #together and broaden our collective knowledge! https://t.co/YIxBCNMtNF

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At the @gmcgeelong Innovate Expo 2019 representing @CarbonNexus and @DeakinIfm, showing how @deakinresearch integrates with #Industry40, and showing a little bit more about all the #materials #research work we do and how it can impact the #Industry of the #future...#PhDlife

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There was some really innovative #research on display today at @Avalon_2019 from @DeakinIfm, @DeakinSEBE, and @CarbonNexus, showing what @deakinresearch has to offer. Come and chat with us at the @Deakin stand and see what our #academic work is all about! #Avalon2019 #PhDlife

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Representing @DeakinIfm and @CarbonNexus today at the @Avalon_2019. If you want to see some of the fantastic stuff @deakinresearch does, and what we have to offer in terms of industrial outreach and collaboration, come find @Deakin all week in Exhibitor Tent 1! #PhDlife

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Sitting in on the @CarbonNexus hosted 5th Carbon Fibre Futures conference, under representing both @DeakinIfm and @CovUni_FTC. These talks just go to show how far modern #research into #carbon fibre materials applications reaches and how interesting the wider field is! #PhDlife

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I had wondered about how people would react to this... The thing is history is history. We can't cherry pick what did and didn't happen. However, the positives side is getting a chance to learn more about your country's history, such as https://t.co/23cI1OMSQX #AustraliaDay2019

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All debates about #AustraliaDay2019 aside, and I know this is a contentious point, but can you imagine the timing of finding the the remains of Captain Matthew Flinders on today of all days? https://t.co/aFN3ajm1Qq

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@SugartitsCrypto Trust me, as somebody from the UK who thinks the whole HS2 project has been a farce of an operation, I'm pretty sure this wasn't planned. At the moment, this might be one of the only positives that has come from not spending £56 billion of taxpayers money efficiently...

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Because sometimes, you just need to get away from the desk and out into the open to give your mind room to explore. It's a good thing @Deakin has a nice amount of green space...

Now I just need a whiteboard to expand my #research... #PhDlife

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Well, it's nice to see how some things never change (https://t.co/BvQWlnjJdg)...

We talk big about cutting emissions. An affordable train network that works would certainly help this. Instead, we tell thousands of people they have to pay more for choosing not to use a car...

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At the @DeakinIfm annual #IFMconf seeing just how far all the work the department does stretches, sewn up with focused guest presentations to show how it all fits into the wider world (and how we can improve further). Also thankful for the AC (it's 35 degrees outside!). #PhDlife