The is proud to celebrate the exceptional achievements of our two distinguished academics, Dr. Imalka Munaweera and Dr. Kasun Thambugala, who were recognized at the prestigious CVCD Excellence Awards 2023.

Dr. Munaweera was honored as the Most Outstanding Innovator for her exceptional contributions to innovation and dedication to advancing research and development. This recognition stands as a testament to her remarkable talent, creativity, and commitment to excellence.

Dr. Thambugala was awarded the Most Outstanding Young Researcher 2023 in Life Sciences. His research in molecular biology and related areas has earned him this prestigious accolade and secured his position among the top 2% of scientists globally in Genomic, Molecular, and Biochemical (GMB) sciences.

The CVCD Excellence Awards, organized biennially by the Committee of Vice Chancellors and Directors (CVCD), celebrate outstanding achievements in academia, research, and innovation across 91´«Ã½â€™s university system. Awardees are selected following a rigorous evaluation by an expert panel, whose recommendations are carefully reviewed and approved by the CVCD.

These remarkable achievements by Dr. Munaweera and Dr. Thambugala highlight their individual excellence and reinforce the Faculty of Applied Sciences’ role as a hub for interesting research and innovation. Their success is a source of pride for the entire university community and underscores the university’s unwavering commitment to fostering impactful research that addresses global challenges.

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Dr. Asanka Sanjeewa has been recognized as the Most Outstanding Young Researcher in the field of Life Sciences for the prestigious CVCD Excellence Awards in 2022. Dr. Sanjeewa, a distinguished scientist, earned his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.sp. Agri) with honors in Agriculture from Rajarata University in 2012. He further pursued his academic journey, completing his MSc and Ph.D. in Marine Bioresource Technology at Jeju National University in South Korea in 2016 and 2019, respectively.

In 2019, Dr. Sanjeewa commenced his post-doctoral research in the esteemed Marine Bioresource Technology Laboratory at the Department of Marine Life Sciences, School of Marine Biomedical Science, Jeju National University, South Korea. After his enriching post-doctoral experience, Dr. Sanjeewa joined the Department of Biosystems Technology at the Faculty of Technology, 91´«Ã½ in 2021 as a Senior Lecturer. His research expertise lies in harnessing the potential of marine bioresources to develop functional products such as nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, and functional foods.

Driven by his passion for scientific exploration, Dr. Sanjeewa has contributed significantly to the academic community, publishing over 80 research articles in renowned SCI-indexed journals. Notably, his exceptional achievements have earned him recognition as one of the Top 2% highly cited researchers in 2022 by Elsevier BV and Stanford University.

The web team and the entire university community, extend heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Asanka Sanjeewa for this remarkable achievement.

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