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Dr. H.K.S. de Zoysa

Lecturer

Department of Bioprocess Technology, 
Faculty of Technology, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihintale.
ksdezoys@tec.rjt.ac.lk

+94 71 220 4722

Education

Biography

Dr. H. K. S. de Zoysa currently holds the position of Docent at the Department of Bioprocess Technology, Faculty of Technology (FoT), Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (RUSL). He graduated from the RUSL in 2014 with a special degree in Applied Biology securing second class upper division pass and gold medal given for meritorious student in the BSc program. Subsequently, he completed his first master’s degrees in Biochemistry, with the support of the Postgraduate Research Scholarship from the National Science Foundation, Sri Lanka in 2019 at the RUSL. In 2020, he completed his second master’s degree in the field of Marine Biology with the support of COINOR-University of Naples Federico II (UNINA Federico II) Scholarship, Italy. In 2024, he successfully completed his PhD in Biology at UNINA Federico II with an excellent pass.  

In 2016, Dr. de Zoysa became one of the founding staff members of the FoT, RUSL, actively contributing to both academic and administrative responsibilities until his departure for his second master’s degree. Beginning in 2018, during his master’s studies at UNINA Federico II (Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II – 1224) in Italy, he had the opportunity to conduct research activities in the field of Marine Biotechnology at the Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn (Anton Dohrn Zoological Station (SZN), Naples – 1872) in Naples, a renowned research institute and a global center for the study of Marine Biology in Europe. His PhD research, under the supervision of Professor Anna di Cosmo, focused on Molecular Biology, specifically on In-situ Hybridization and RNA editing in the octopus. This work included a training period (04 months in 2022) at the Friday Harbor Laboratories, University of Washington, USA, where he focused on molecular biology and bioinformatics techniques for marine organisms, including phylogenomic analysis. Additionally, Dr. de Zoysa is trained in Sciences and Technologies Applied to Animals Used for Scientific Purposes, including Octopuses and other Cephalopods, accredited by the Italian Ministry of Health – General Directorate of Animal Health and Veterinary Medicines.

Since his undergraduate years, Dr. de Zoysa has actively engaged in various research activities, continuing to publish numerous research articles, chapters, and books. He also serves as an active reviewer for numerous prestigious journals. Furthermore, he possesses extensive knowledge across a multidisciplinary research background.

Teaching Courses

  • BPT 1202 – Cell Biology
  • BPT 4206 – Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
  • BPT 4303 – Bioremediation and Waste Management

Grants / Awards / Scholarships

  1. Vice Chancellor’s Awards for Most Outstanding Young Researcher – Faculty of Technology –December 2023.
  2. Vice Chancellor’s Award for Researchers (2nd) having the Highest Number of Citations – Faculty of Technology – December 2023.
  3. Vice Chancellor’s Award for Researchers (2nd) with the Highest H-index – Faculty of Technology – December 2023.
  4. Scholarship for Friday Harbour Laboratories (FHL) Spring Quarter Apprenticeship ($2000), Friday Harbor Laboratories, San Juan Island, University of Washington, USA – March -June 2022.
  5. Vice Chancellor’s Awards for Most Outstanding Young Researcher – Faculty of Technology –December 2021.
  6. Vice Chancellor’s Award for Researchers (2nd) who have published the highest number of indexed journal articles – Faculty of Technology – December 2021.
  7. Master’s Scholarship for Foreign Students – COINOR – UNINA Federico II Scholarships, Italy​ – October, 2018.
  8. IDEA WILD Equipment Grant – ($230), September, 2016.
  9. NSF Postgraduate Research Scholarships Award 2015 – (NSF/SCH/2015/03), November, 2015.
  10. Dr. Shirani Nathaneal Memorial Gold Medal – for best academic performance in Fisheries and Aquaculture Management Special degree; 15th General Convocation at RUSL, 2015.

Research Interests

  • Biology
  • Fisheries
  • Aquaculture
  • Marine Science
  • Molecular Biology
  • Natural Products
  • Biochemistry
  • Food Analysis
  • Food Safety
  • Toxicology
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Post-harvest
  • Conservation Biology

Researches and Projects

ONGOING RESEARCH

  • ​Octopus Neuroethology (Octopus vulgaris): Octopus Senses & RNA Editing Mechanisms
  • Distribution, Taxonomy and Conservation of the Millipede Fauna of Sri Lanka ​​.

PAST RESEARCH

  • Analysis of the prostaglandin pathway gene expression in Skeletonema marinoi (Heterokonta, Bacillariophyceae) grown under light stress[2019/20]. ONGOING RESEARCH
  • Effect of Feeding Habits and Habitats on Fatty Acids Profile of Ehirava fluviatilis (Malabar Sprat)in Sri Lanka [2015-2018].
  • Freshwater Crab Diversity and Distribution in Dry Zone, North Central Province, ​Sri Lankas [2015-2017]​.
  • Nutritional Composition and Trace Metals Accumulation of Edible Sea Urchin (Stomopneustes variolaris) in Selected areas of Sri Lanka [2014].

Publications

Indexed Articles(‘Web of Science; SCI, SCIE, ESCI, Zoological Record, Scopus, PubMed, MEDLINE’ )

  1. Di Cosmo, A., Maselli, V., Cirillo, E., Norcia, M., de Zoysa, H.K.S.; Polese, G., Winlow, W. (2023). The Use of Isoflurane and Adjunctive Magnesium Chloride Provides Fast, Effective Anaesthetization of Octopus vulgaris. Animals, 13(22), 1-8pp. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13223579 
  2. Wijayawardene, N. N., Boonyuen, N., Ranaweera, C. B., de Zoysa, H. K. S., Padmathilake, R. E., Nifla, F., Dai, D.-Q., Liu, Y., Suwannarach, N., Kumla, J., Bamunuarachchige, T. C., Chen, H. H. (2023) OMICS and Other Advanced Technologies in Mycological Applications. Journal of Fungi, 9, 688: 1-27pp. https://doi.org/10.3390/jof9060688
  3. Yapa, P.N., Lakmali, J.P.D., de Zoysa, H.K.S., Silva, S., Manawadu, C., Herath, B.M.M.D., Madhushan, K.W.A., Perera, E.G., Ratnayakae, O.C., Kapilan, R. and Rathnayake, A.I., (2022) Biofertilizers: An Emerging Trend in Agricultural Sustainability. Chiang Mai Journal of Science, 49 (3): 1-33pp. https://doi.org/10.12982/CMJS.2022.050
  4. Jayaratne, W.M.S.C., Abeyratne, A.H.M.A.K., de Zoysa, H.K.S., Dissanayake, D.M.R.B.N., Bamunuarachchige, T.C., Waisundara, V.Y., Chang, S. (2020). Detection and quantification of Aflatoxin B1 in corn and corn-grown soils in the district of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Heliyon, 6 (10): 1-6pp, e05319. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e05319
  5. Ukuwela, K.D.B., Bandara, I.N., de Zoysa, H.K.S., Rupasinghe, U.A.L.D., Vandercone, R.P.G. (2020). New Localities, Distribution and Habitat Modeling of the Critically Endangered Sri Lankan Frog Nannophrys marmorata. Russian Journal of Herpetology, 27(1): 33-40pp. https://doi.org/10.30906/1026-2296-2020-27-1-33-40
  6. de Zoysa, H.K.S., Amarasinghe U.S., Edirisinghe, E.M.R.K.B. & T.V. Sundarabarathy. (2019). Habitat related variations and comparison of fatty acid composition of muscle and stomach contents of secondarily colonized Malabar Sprat (Ehirava fluviatilis) in Sri Lanka. NeBIO, An international journal of environment and biodiversity. 10(3): 152-163pp.
  7. de Zoysa, H.K.S., Jinadasa B.K.K.K., Edirisinghe, E.M.R.K.B & Jayasinghe, G.D.T.M. (2018). The association of test diameter and gonad weight with some toxic trace metals level in black sea urchin (Stomopneustes variolaris), Agriculture & Food Security, 7(58): 1-12pp. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40066-018-0211-3
  8. Banjari, I., Misir, A., Šavikin, K., Jokić, S., Molnar, M., de Zoysa, H.K.S., Waisundara, V.Y. (2017). Anti-Diabetic Effects of Aronia melanocarpa and its Other Therapeutic Properties, Frontiers in Nutrition, 4: 1-6pp. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2017.00053
  9. De Silva, A.,  Sandaruwan, W. M. J., de Zoysa, H. K. S., Ukuwela, Kanishka D. B. (2017). An authentic record of Eutropis bibronii (Gray, 1838) (Reptilia: Scincidae) from Sri Lanka, Zootaxa. 4329, (2): 175–182pp.https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4329.2.4
  10. de Zoysa, H. K. S., Samarasinghe, D. P., Dissanayake, D.S.B., Wellappuliarachi, S.M. & Wickramasinghe, S. (2017). Range extension of Oziothelphusa mineriyaensis Bott, 1970 (Decapoda, Gecarcinucidae) in North Central Province, Sri Lanka, Check List 13(5):1-4 pp.​ https://doi.org/10.15560/13.5.443
  11. de Zoysa, H. K. S., Ukuwela, Kanishka D. B., Wickramasinghe, S., NGUYEN, A. D., Hollier, J. (2017). Reinstatement of Spirostreptus kandyanus Humbert, 1865 and deletion of Thyropygus allevatus (Karsch, 1881) and Sphaeropoeus hercules (Brandt, 1833) in the checklist of Sri Lankan Diplopoda, Zootaxa. 4247(3):333–335pp. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4247.3.8
  12. de Zoysa, H. K. S. & Sundarabarathy, T. V. (2017). Diversity, abundance and threats of vertebrate fauna in selected areas of Kammalakkulama tank at Mihintale, Sri Lanka, NeBIO, An international journal of environment and biodiversity. 8(1):6-15pp.
  13. Jinadasa B.K.K.K., de Zoysa, H.K.S., Jayasinghe, G.D.T.M. & Edirisinghe, E.M.R.K.B. (2016). Determination of the biometrical parameters, biochemical composition and essential trace metals of edible sea urchin (Stomopneustes variolaris) in Sri Lanka, Cogent Food & Agriculture. 2 (1):1-12pp. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2016.1143343
  14. de Zoysa, H. K. S., NGUYEN, A. D., Wickramasinghe, S. (2016). Annotated checklist of millipedes (Myriapoda: Diplopoda) of Sri Lanka, Zootaxa. 4061 (5): 451–482pp. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4061.5.1

Peer-reviewed Article

  1. Illangasinghe J., de Zoysa H.K.S., Yapa N., Bamunuarachchige T.C., Waisundara V.Y. (2024) Assessment of the health benefits of phytochemicals in Cynometra cauliflora based on an in-silico study against Alzheimer’s disease. Exploration of Foods and Foodomics. 2: 1–29pp. https://doi.org/10.37349/eff.2024.00023.
  2. de Zoysa, H. K. S., Herath, P. N., Cooper, R, Waisundara, V. Y. (2017). Paspanguwa Herbal Formula, a Traditional Medicine of Sri Lanka: A Critical Review, Journal of Complementary Medicine and Alternative Healthcare (JCMAH). 3(2: 555609): 1-8pp. DOI: 10.19080/JCMAH.2017.03.555609.

Short Communications

  1. de Zoysa, H.K.S., Jinadasa B.K.K.K., Edirisinghe, E.M.R.K.B. & Jayasinghe, G.D.T.M. (2017). Length-weight relationship of black sea urchin (Stomopneustes variolaris) in Sri Lanka, International Journal of Aquatic Biology (IJAB). 5 (6): 408-412pp. https://doi.org/10.22034/ijab.v5i6.304.
  2. de Zoysa, H. K. S., Samarasinghe, D. P. & Wickramasinghe, S. (2015). Dendrelaphis schokari (Schokar’s bronzeback). Predation, Natural History Notes; Herpetological Review. 46 (4): 642-643pp.

Abstracts / Extended Abstracts (National & International):

  1. Nirath, P.L.T., de Silva A., Piyasingha, A.T., de Zoysa, H.K.S., Ukuwela, K.D.B. (2023). Molecular Systematics and Biogeographic Origins of Sri Lankan Sun Skinks (Reptilia: Scincidae: Eutropis). Department of Wildlife Conservation Proceedings of the Annual Session -2023, 30pp.
  2. Miller, R., Xavier-De-Souza, S., Ranagalage, M., de Zoysa, H.K.S. (2022) Moving Geoinformatics Workloads into the Cloud: Real-World Examples of Enabling Collaborative Research. GSA Connects 2022 meeting in Denver, Colorado – Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs. Vol. 54, No. 5, Paper No. 251-4., doi: 10.1130/abs/2022AM-382380.
  3. Maselli, V., de Zoysa, H.K.S., Pinto, B., Polese, G., Kuba, M. J., Gutnick, T., Norcia, M., Di Cosmo, A. (2022). Sensory System, Behaviour and Differential Gene Expression: New Insights From Common Octopus (Octopus vulgaris). 81° Congresso, Unione Zoologica Italiana (UZI)- 2022. 20-23 September, 2022, Trieste, Italy, 29pp.
  4. de Zoysa, H.K.S., Al-Soudy, Al-Sayed, Polese, G., Maselli, V., Di Cosmo, A. (2022). Octopus sucker as the extra-ocular visual system. CIAC- 2022. 2-8 April, 2022, Sesimbra, Portugal.
  5. Polese, G., Al-Soudy, Al-Sayed, Maselli, V., Russo T., de Zoysa, H.K.S., Di Cosmo, A. (2021). Octopus’ Suckers a Multitasking Sensor. International Bioscience Conference. 25 – 26 November, Serbia.
  6. de Zoysa, H.K.S., Edirisinghe, E.M.R.K.B., Sundarabarathy, T.V. (2017). Fatty acid profiles of Malabar sprat (Ehirava fluviatilis) from brackish water and freshwater habitats in Sri Lanka, NARA Scientific Sessions – 2017, 57 pp.
  7. Karunasena, R.P.U., de Zoysa, H.K.S., Jayawardana, N.W.I.A., Prasanna, P.H.P. (2015). Development of Fish Sauce Using Mal Koraliya. Proceedings of the 7th Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura, 50pp.
  8. de Zoysa, H.K.S., Jinadasa B.K.K.K., Jayasinghe, G.D.T.M. & Edirisinghe, E.M.R.K.B.(2015). Proximate Analysis and Fatty Acids Profile of Edible Sea Urchin (Stomopneustes variolaris) in Sri Lanka, Extended abstract, NARA Scientific Sessions – 2015, 101-104 pp.
  9. de Zoysa, H.K.S., Jinadasa B.K.K.K. & Edirisinghe, E.M.R.K.B. (2015). Fatty acids and Trace metals composition of Stomopneustes variolaris (Class: Echinoidea) in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Journal of Food Science and Technology Conference (IJFST) 50th Celebration Conference. Lincoln, New Zealand.
  10. de Zoysa, H.K.S. & Sundarabarathy, T.V.(2015). Avifaunal Diversity and Abundance at Kammalakkulama Tank in Mihintale, Sri Lanka. In Proceedings of 20th International Forestry and Environment Symposium. 20,22pp.
  11. de Zoysa, H.K.S. & Sundarabarathy, T.V.(2014). Freshwater Fish Diversity, Abundance, Conservation and Effect of Aquatic Birds on Fish Population in Kammalakkulama Tank at Mihintale, Sri Lanka. Extended Abstract, Annual International Research Symposium Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (IRSYRU – 2014), 465-468 pp.
  12. de Zoysa, H.K.S., Sandunika, I.A.I., Rathnayake, D.G.R.M.M.K., & Wickramasinghe, S. (2014). Diversity, Abundance and Habitat Utilisation of Birds in Periphery of the Mihintale Sanctuary. In Proceedings of 18th International Forestry and Environment Symposium. 18, 20pp.
  13. Sandunika, I.A.I., Rathnayake, D.G.R.M.M.K., de Zoysa, H.K.S., & Wickramasinghe, S. (2013). Habitat Utilization of Birds in Grassland Habitat. Extended Abstract, 3rd Annual Research Symposium, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 1, 73-74 pp.
  14. Rathnayake, D.G.R.M.M.K., Sandunika, I.A.I., de Zoysa, H.K.S., & Wickramasinghe, S. (2011). Avifaunal Diversity in Faculty of Applied Sciences Premises Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. Extended Abstract, 2nd Annual Research Symposium, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 1, 85-88pp.

Posters:

  1. Maselli, V., Cirillo, E., Norcia, M., de Zoysa, H.K.S., Mele, B. H., Alsoudy, A., Polese, G., Di Cosmo, A. (2023). Octopus vulgaris Vision Using Multiple Distinct Opsins in the Optic Lobe. 82° Congresso Unione Zoologica Italiana (UZI)– 19-22 September 2023, Palermo, Italy, 136. pp.
  2. Cirillo, E., Norcia, M., de Zoysa, H.K.S., Winlow, W., Maselli, V., Polese, G., Di Cosmo, A. (2023). Sviluppo Di Test Comportamentali Per L’accertamentodello Stato Di Anestesia Profonda in Octopus vulgaris Asupporto Dell’animal Welfare. 82° Congresso Unione Zoologica Italiana (UZI)– 19-22 September 2023, Palermo, Italy, 170. pp.
  3. Maselli, V., Alsoudy, A., Rosenthal, Joshua J. C., de Zoysa, H.K.S., Gutnic, T., Kuba, Michael J., Fulgione, D., Buglione, M., Norcia, M., Polese, G., Di Cosmo, A. (2023). Not only the nose knows. Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution (SMBE) – 23 – 27 July 2023, Ferrara, Italy, 256-257 pp.
  4. de Zoysa, H. K. S., Maselli, V., Pinto, B., Polese, G., Kuba, M. J., Gutnick, T., Di Cosmo, A. (2022). Smell by Touch in Common Octopus (Octopus vulgaris). 81° Congresso, Unione Zoologica Italiana (UZI)- 2022. 20-23 September, 2022, Trieste, Italy, 101pp.
  5. Pinto, B., Maselli, V., Consoli, P., Riveccio, E., Minichino, R., de Zoysa, H. K. S., Polese, G., Di Cosmo, A. (2022). Piano Di Gestione Della Pesca Del Polpo (Octopus vulgaris) Nelle Aree Marine Protette Della Regione Campania. 81° Congresso, Unione Zoologica Italiana (UZI)- 2022. 20-23 September, 2022, Trieste, Italy, 80pp.

Book chapters:

  1. Jayathunga, H., Gunasekara, M., Kavimalee, M., Jayamanna, I., de ZoysaH. K. S., Hettiarachchi, D. K., & Bamunuarachchige, T. C. (2024). Novel and Conventional Uses of Fungi in Products and Services. In: Bala, K., Ghosh, T., Kumar, V., Sangwan, P. (eds) Harnessing Microbial Potential for Multifarious Applications. Energy, Environment, and Sustainability. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-1152-9_20. 
  2. de Zoysa, H.K.S. and Waisundara, V.Y. (2024). Introductory Chapter: Elaeis guineensis – An Overview and an Update. In Waisundara, V. Y. (Ed.), Elaeis guineensis – New Insights. IntechOpen. DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.114072.
  3. Fernando, E., Herath, H.M.B.M.M.D.,  Yapa, P.N.,  de Zoysa, H.K.S. & Bamunuarachchige, T.C. (2023) Biodiesel Production by Organic Transformations. In Gothandam, K. M., Srinivasan, R., Ranjan, S. & Dasgupta, N. (Eds.), Biotechnology for Toxicity Remediation and Environmental Sustainability. CRC Press.  ISBN 9781003312390,  https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003312390-3.
  4. Thushari, G.G.N., Senevirathna, J.D.M., Wijesena, N.M., & de Zoysa, H.K.S. (2022). Management of Marine Plastic Debris and Microplastics. In Bamunuarachchige, T.C., & de Zoysa, H.K.S. (Eds.), Waste Technology for Emerging Economies. CRC Press. ISBN 9781003132349. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003132349-5.
  5. Abeysinghea, G., de Zoysa, H.K.S., Bamunuarachchige, T.C., & Zakeel, M.C.M. (2022) Cold-tolerant and cold-loving microorganisms and their applications. In Soni, R., Suyal, D., Yadav, A., and  Goel, R. (Eds.), Trends of Applied Microbiology for Sustainable Economy (pp. 185-205). Academic Press. ISBN 9780323915953. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-91595-3.00006-9.
  6. de Zoysa, H.K.S., & Waisundara, V. Y. (2022). Benefits and risks of organic food. In Martinović, Aleksandra, Oh, Sangsuk and Lelieveld, Huub (Eds.), Ensuring Global Food Safety (pp. 197-212). Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-816011-4.00008-2.
  7. Weerasekera, A. C., Samarasinghe, K., de Zoysa, H.K.S., Bamunuarachchige, T. C., & Waisundara, V. Y. (2021). Cinnamomum zeylanicum: Morphology, Antioxidant Properties and Bioactive Compounds. In Waisundara, V. Y. (Ed.), Antioxidants. DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.97492.
  8. de Zoysa, H.K.S. and Waisundara, V.Y. (2020). Mustard (Brassica nigra) Seed. In Tanwar, B., Goyal, A. (Eds.), Oilseeds: Health Attributes and Food Applications: Springer Singapore. pp. (ISBN: 978-981-15-4194-0, 978-981-15-4193-3), https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-4194-0_8.
  9. de Zoysa, H.K.S. and Waisundara, V.Y. (2019). The Importance of Food Reformulation in Developing Countries. In Raikos, V. and Ranawana, V. (Eds.), Reformulation as a Strategy for Developing Healthier Food Products: Food Reformulation: Springer, Cham. 127-149 pp. (ISBN: 303023620X, 9783030236205), https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-23621-2_6.   
  10. Jayawardana, N.W.I.A., Prasanna, P.H.P., Ranadheer, C.S., de Zoysa, H.K.S., & Vidanarachchi, J. K. (2016). Probiotics in Fermented Foods. In A. E. Morton (Ed.), Fermented Foods: Sources, Consumption and Health Benefits: Nova Science Publishers (USA). 103-126 pp. (ISBN: 978-1-63483-868-9).

Book(s):

  1. Bamunuarachchige, T.C., & de Zoysa, H.K.S. (Eds.). (2022). Waste Technology for Emerging Economies (1st ed.). CRC Press. 296pp, ISBN: 9780367655112. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003132349.

Technical Report/Magazine articles (Local)

  1. Bamunuarachchige, T.C., de Zoysa, H.K.S., Yapa, P.N. (2021) 7. Use of microbes in next generation biofertilizers, ‘VIDURAVA’ Science Magazine, Volume 38, July – September 2021. National Science Foundation. ISSN 1391-0299. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.30993.71527.

Editorial Services & Manuscript Review Services                

Editorial Services

  • Editor and Editorial Committee Member – International Symposium of Rajarata University 2021 (ISymRU 2021).
  • Invited Editor for Waste Technology for Emerging Economies (1st ed.). CRC Press Book.

Manuscript Review Services

Professional Experiences & Training

  • Training Course on Sciences and Technologies Applied to Animals Used for the Scientific Purposes for personnel with functions A-B-C-D, – Octopus and other Cephalopods – Accreditation by the Ministry of Health, Italy – General Directorate of Animal Health and Veterinary Medicines – 27/06/2022 – July 2023.
  • Training Course on Sciences and Technologies Applied to Animals Used for the Scientific Purposes for personnel with functions A-B-C-D – Accreditation by the Ministry of Health, Italy – General Directorate of Animal Health and Veterinary Medicines – 20/05/2022 – July 2022.
  • Friday Harbor Laboratories, San Juan Island, University of Washington, USA – Full-time research apprenticeship on Marine Biodiversity Through the Lens of Single-Cell Genomics – March -June 2022.
  • Training Course on Safety at Workplace for Workers (high risk) – University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy – 16hrs, June 2021.
  • Anton Dohrn Zoological Station (Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn), Naples, Italy – Master’s research student – March 2019 – April 2020
  • National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA), Sri Lanka – Undergraduate research student – May 2014 – November 2014
  • National Aquaculture Development Authority (NAQDA), Rambodagall, Sri Lanka – Training Programme on Ornametal Fish Breeding – 26th – 28th July 2014
  • Floriculture Research and Development Unit of the Department of National Botanic Gardens, Sri Lanka – Training Programme on Orchid meristem culture, seed culture, and Anthurium leaf culture – 27th – 31st January 2014
  • National Aquaculture Development Authority (NAQDA), Sri Lanka and National Inland Fishereies and Training Institute (NIFATI), Kalawewa,  Sri Lanka – Training Programme on Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture – 12th – 14th July 2013
  • PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Advanced Open Water Diver – 2009.

Professional Qualifications

  • Diploma In Nutrition – Fab Academy Fabulous Body Inc, California – 31st May 2020.
  • Diploma In Nutrition – Udemy – 01st June 2020.

  • Certificate of Excellence in Peer Review: How to be an effective peer reviewer – Taylor & Francis Reviewer Training Network – 27th January 2021.
  • Web of Science Academy Certificate in Reviewing in the Sciences – Web of Science Academy – 06th May 2021.
  • Web of Science Academy Certificate in Good Citation Behavior – Web of Science Academy – 13th May 2021.
  • Web of Science Academy Certificate in An Introduction to Peer Review – Web of Science Academy – 25th May 2021.
  • Web of Science Academy Certificate in Co-reviewing with a Mentor – Web of Science Academy – 25th May 2021.
  • Web of Science Academy Certificate in Mentoring in Peer Review – Web of Science Academy – 25th May 2021.
  • Certificate of Excellence in Certified Peer Reviewer Course – Researcher Academy by Elsevier – 04th June 2020.
  • Certificate of Excellence in Becoming a Peer Reviewer – Researcher Academy by Elsevier – 11th June 2020.
  • Certificate of Excellence in Book Writing – Researcher Academy by Elsevier – 11th June 2020.
  • Certificate of Excellence in Fundamentals of Publishing – Researcher Academy by Elsevier – 30th June 2020.
  • Certificate of Excellence in Finding the Right Journal – Researcher Academy by Elsevier – 10th July 2020.
  • Certificate of Excellence in Going Through Peer Review – Researcher Academy by Elsevier – 21st July 2020.
  • Certificate of Certified Publons Academy Peer Reviewer – Publons Academy – 20th October 2020.
  • Certificate Course in Teaching in Higher Education, RUSL – 2017.
  • Certificate Course in Certificate Course in Tamil language and literature, Cultural Center, RUSL – 2013.
  • Certificate Course in Human Resource Management, Institute of Personnel Management (IPM) Sri Lanka – 2012.

Appointments and Administrative Experiences

  • Senate member – October 2017 – July 2018.
  • Head of Department – Department of Food Technology, FoT, RUSL- October 2017 – July 2018.
  • Student Counsellor – FoT, RUSL – December 2017 to October 2018.
  • Lecturer – Department of Bioprocess Technology, FoT, RUSL, Mihintale, Sri Lanka, November 2016 to date.
  • Research Assistant – Department of Physical Sciences, Faculty of Applied Sciences (FoAS) – December 2015 – November 2016.
  • Academic Sub Warden – RUSL – December 2014 – December 2015.
  • Demonstrator – Department of Biological Sciences, FoAS, RUSL, Mihintale, Sri Lanka – December 2014 – December 2015.

Community Services

Resource Person

  • Attending as a Resource Person for the workshop on gene technology conducted for AL Teachers – FoAS, RUSL, Mihintale, Sri Lanka – 13th October 2016.
  • Workshop on Transferring Technology to the Community; Organized by Faculty of Applied Sciences, RUSL under Higher Education for the Twenty-first Century (HETC) Project and Quality and Innovation Grant (QIG), 10th December, 2015.