Viraj obtained his BS degree in Biological Science from the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, and his MPhil degree in Industrial Technology from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. In Fall 2023, he began his PhD studies in the Department of Chemistry at Oklahoma State University and joined the Pitre Lab in Spring 2024, where his research focuses on the photochemistry of organic anions. Upon graduation, Viraj aims to secure a position in the pharmaceutical industry to apply his expertise in advancing societal health and innovation.