Ranil Sonnadara

Associate Professor And Director, Office Of Education Science at McMaster University

Ranil Sonnadara has a diverse range of work experience in various organizations. Ranil served as the President, Chief Research Officer, and Chief Executive Officer at Compute Ontario from April 2021 to the present. Prior to this, they were the Interim President and CEO from October 2020 to March 2021, and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors from November 2015 to October 2020.

In terms of academic roles, Sonnadara worked at McMaster University from July 2012 to the present. Ranil held positions as the Creative Director of LIVELab, Associate Professor, Director of the Office of Education Science, and Special Advisor to the Vice President Research. Additionally, they were an Assistant Professor at the Department of Surgery from July 2012 to June 2015.

Ranil also has experience in the field of theater and sound design. Sonnadara was the Head of Sound Design at Stratford Festival since September 2023. Ranil also worked as a Freelance Sound Designer and Composer, as well as a Director at Sonnadara Performance Group from 1990 onwards. Furthermore, they served as a Sound Designer, Composer, and Operator at West Yorkshire Playhouse from 1994 to 1998, and as a Sound Technician at National Theatre from 1992 to 1994.

Sonnadara's scientific contributions include roles as a Scientist at CMAS (Centre for Minimal Access Surgery) starting from April 2013, and at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto from September 2008 to May 2012.

Ranil Sonnadara completed their education history as follows:

- From 2005 to 2007, they pursued a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Kinesiology at McMaster University.

- Between 1998 and 2005, they obtained their Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology from McMaster University.

- From 1996 to 1998, they earned an M.Sc. in Psychology and Physiology from the University of Leeds.

- It is not mentioned when or if they attended Dulwich College, and no degree or field of study was specified.

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Timeline

  • Associate Professor And Director, Office Of Education Science

    July, 2015 - present

  • Special Advisor To The Vice President Research

    January, 2014

  • Creative Director, Livelab

    July, 2012

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