Academic Qualifications

• Master of Molecular and Applied Microbiology, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (Reading)
• Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Animal Science and Fisheries, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (2019 – 2024)

Professional Experience

• Temporary Lecturer at the Department of Agricultural Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya (April 2024 - Present )
• Trainee at Livestock Field Station, Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya (December 2023 – January 2024)
• Biotechnology Technician ( Contract based ) at the Lahiru Group of Companies (Pvt) LTD, Kandy, Sri Lanka. (August 2021 – February 2022)

Research Experience

• “Development and Characterization of Gelatin-Starch Bioplastics: A Comparative Study of Cassava, Corn, and Rice-Based Alternatives” (First Author) (Jayalath, U. T., Samarasinghe, A. S., & Samaraweera, H. (2024). Development and Characterization of Gelatin-Starch Bioplastics: A Comparative Study of Cassava, Corn, and Rice-Based Alternatives) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scenv.2024.100190

• “Evaluation of Antioxidative Properties and Antimicrobial Activity of Chicken Sausage Incorporated with Drumstick (Moringa oleifera) Stem Bark Powder” (Second Author) (Under Review)

• “A review on Agriculture in Sri Lanka: The Current Snapshot”. (Ongoing)

International Scientific Conferences 

• Participated in the 7th International Conference on Climate Change 2023 (ICCC 2023) as a University Representative (February 2023)
• Volunteered for the 10th International Conference on Fisheries and Aquaculture (ICFA 2023) (October 2023)
• Volunteered for Peradeniya University International Research Sessions 2023 & 2024 (iPURSE). (September 2023 and August 2024)
• Participated in the 2nd World Conference on Scholarly Publishing (WCSP 2023) (May 2023)
• Participated in the 10th International Conference on Agriculture 2023 (AGRICO 2023) (September 2023)