Miss. T.W.N.K. Perera

Mrs. T.W.N.K. PereraLecturer

Email Address	:	nipunik@kln.ac.lk
Telephone No(Office)	:	+94 (0)11 2 903 325 (ext: 325)
Fax	:	+94 (0) 112 903 481
Office Location	:	A11 203
Teaching	:
Office hours available for students.	:	Monday - Friday from 8:00 - 16:00
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Academic Qualifications:

MPhil in Microbiology, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (2023)

B.Sc. (Special) Degree in Microbiology, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (2018)

Academic Distinctions and other Awards:

Work Experiences:

Current Research Interests:

Recent Publications:

Peer-reviewed journal publications:
- Perera, T.W.N.K. (2024). Isolation and Identification of Trichoderma in Soil Samples from Waste Dumping Sites, Matara, Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan Journal of Technology, 5 (2), pp. 13-19.
- Perera, T.W.N.K., Weerasinghe, W.R.H., Attanayake, R.N. & Paranagama, P.A. (2022), Biodeterioration of low-density polyethylene by mangrove-associated endolichenic fungi and their enzymatic regimes. Letters in Applied Microbiology, 75 (6), pp. 1526-1537.
- Perera, T.W.N.K., Amarakoon, R. & Edirisinghe, E.A.A.D. (2018). Evaluation of the effects of natural fermentation on Nutritional quality of the cassava variety MU51, International Journal of Scientific Research and Innovative Technology, 5(7), pp. 1-12.

Peer-reviewed abstracted - oral presentations:
- Perera, I.A.S.L & Perera, T.W.N.K. (2025). Exploring the Anti-inflammatory Properties of Peel, Pulp, Leaves, and Seeds in Karthakolomban and Villard Mango Extracts. Proceedings of the 3^rdInternational Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (ICMR) 2025, Eastern University, Sri Lanka and Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence, India. pp. 28-29.
- Perera, T.W.N.K. (2024). Isolation and Identification of Trichoderma Species in The Soil Samples Collected from Urban Waste Dumping Sites, Matara District, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 12^thInternational Symposium 2024, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka. pp. 132.
- Maduwanthi, D.M.S.K., Geeganage, S.D.L. & Perera, T.W.N.K. (2023). Enumeration of heterotrophic, iron-precipitating bacteria in the soil samples collected from urban waste dumping sites, Matara district, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Open University Research Sessions 2023, The Open University of Sri Lanka. pp. 89.
- Perera, T.W.N.K., Attanayake, R.N. & Paranagama, P.A. (2021). Biodeterioration of low density polyethylene by Montagnula sacbiosae. Proceedings of the International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences 2021, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. pp. 80.
- Wijesinghe, J.M.M., Wimalasekara, S.G.M.R.L. & Perera, T.W.N.K. (2020). Effect of Abamectin Concentration and Temperature on its bioremediation by Staphylococcus nepalensis. Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress 2020, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya 20400, Sri Lanka. pp. 09.
- Wijesinghe, J.M.M., Wimalasekara, S.G.M.R.L. & Perera, T.W.N.K. (2020). The antagonistic effect between Abamectin degrading bacteria, Staphylococcus nepalensis and Bacillus thuringiensis. Proceedings of the International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences 2020, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. pp. 15.
- Perera, T.W.N.K., Attanayake, R.N. & Paranagama, P.A. (2020). Polyethylene degradation capability of Schizophyllum commune. Proceedings of the 1^stInternational Conference on Frontiers in Chemical Technology, Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, Colombo. pp.17.
- Perera, T.W.N.K., Amarakoon, R. & Edirisinghe, E.A.A.D. (2019). Effect of Microbial Fermentation on the Antioxidant Potential of Cassava. Proceedings of the International Research Conference-2019, Uva Wellassa University, Badulla 90000, Sri Lanka. pp.37.
- Perera, T.W.N.K., Amarakoon, R. & Edirisinghe, E.A.A.D. (2018). Microbial enumeration assay of fermented products of cassava variety MU51. Proceedings of the 3^rd International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences 2018, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. pp. 32.

Peer-reviewed abstracted - poster presentations:
- Perera, T.W.N.K., Attanayake, R.N. & Paranagama, P.A. (2023). Pilot-scale application of the Phanerochaete chrysosporium spore suspension for the biodeterioration of low density polyethylene. Proceedings of the IUPAC Symposium ISCNP31 - ICOB11(31^stInternational Symposium on the Chemistry of Natural Products – 11^thInternational Congress on Biodiversity), Napoli, Italy. pp.229.

Workshops attended:

Participated in the Workshop on “Use of freeware for analyzing data and presenting results for academic writing'', organized by the General Research Committee of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS - 2024).
Participated in the Awareness workshop for academic staff, organized by the the Faculty Quality Assurance Cell, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya (2024).
Participated in the Workshop on “Unlock the World of Research and Academia”, organized by the General Research Committee of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS - 2024).
Participated in Web and Analytics Members Training on ‘Artificial Intelligence & Productivity Tools’, organized by the Web and Analytics Committee, University of Kelaniya (2023).
Attended the Indo-Sri Lanka Collaborative Research Programme, organized by the National Science Foundation (NSF) in collaboration with the Research and Innovative Division of the Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka (2023).
Participated in the Workshop on ‘Flipped Learning Method’, organized by the Staff Development Unit, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya (2022).
Attended as a university nominee for the Training of Trainers (ToT) session on course titled ‘Learning to Live with Diversity’, organized by the University Grants Commission, Sri Lanka (2022).
Participated in the Workshop on ‘Online Assessment Methods and Tools’, organized by the Staff Development Unit, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya (2021).
Attended the training session on updating the web pages, organized by the Staff Development Unit, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya (2020).
Participated as the department nominee in the e-Workshop on ‘Student-Centered Learning’, organized by the Enriching Learning, Teaching, Assessment and English Language Skills Enhancement Development Projects (ELTA-ELSE DPs), University of Kelaniya (2020).
Participated in the Workshop on ‘Academic Integrity and Online Assessment’, organized by the Digital Teaching and Learning Interest Group (DTLIG), Faculty of Social Sciences and Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, together with AHAED Project (2020).
Attended as a faculty nominee for the ICACT 2019 Workshop on ‘Empowering Educators using Moodle’, organized by the Faculty of Computing and Technology, University of Kelaniya (2019).

Contribution to University, National / International development Activities::

AT INTERNATIONAL LEVEL

Reviewer in evaluating manuscripts at Microbiology Australia in 2024 (Indexed in SCOPUS, Emerging Sources Citation Index, DOAJ, Ebsco).
Reviewer in evaluating manuscripts at Malaysian Journal of Microbiology in 2024 (Indexed in SCOPUS, Emerging Sources Citation Index, DOAJ, Ebsco, CAS, CABI, WPRIM, MyCite, MyAIS, Google Scholar).
Reviewer in evaluating manuscripts at Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science in 2024 [Indexed in Index Copernicus (ICV: 95.00), CNKI (China), Google Scholar, Quality Open Access Market (QOAM), WorldCAT, JournalTOC and included in Publons].
Reviewer in evaluating manuscripts at Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology in 2024 [Indexed in Web of Science Indexes (Zoological Record, Biological Abstracts, BIOSIS Previews, CAB Abstract), NAAS score 5.24 (2024), Google Scholar and included in Publons].
Reviewer in evaluating manuscripts at Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition in 2024 (Indexed in Google Scholar and included in Publons).
Editorial Board Member (Review Editor) of the Journal titled Bioscience Research (August 2024-up to date).
Member of the Reviewer team of the Research & Scientific Innovation Society (RSIS) International Journals (July 2024-up to date) and Reviewer in evaluating manuscripts at International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science in 2024 and 2025.
Reviewer in evaluating abstracts at 5^th International Conference on Applied and Pure Science (ICAPS) 2024 of the Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Reviewer in evaluating abstracts at 10^th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA-2024) organized by Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
Reviewer in evaluating manuscripts at Asian Food Science Journal in 2023 (Indexed in Ebsco, Proquest, Index Copernicus, Google Scholar and included in Publons).
Reviewer in evaluating manuscripts at Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology in 2023 [Indexed in Ebsco, Proquest, Index Copernicus, Google Scholar, NAAS score 3.86 (2020) and included in Publons].

AT NATIONAL LEVEL

Reviewer in evaluating abstracts at the 13^th Annual Science Research Sessions (ASRS 2024), organized by the Faculty of Applied Sciences, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
Reviewer in evaluating abstracts at Young Scientists' Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (YSCMR)-2024, organized by Young Scientists Association (YSA) of the National Institute of Fundamental Studies (NIFS), Sri Lanka.
Reviewer in evaluating abstracts at 79^th Annual Scientific Sessions (representing section B) at Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS -2023).

AT FACULTY LEVEL and UNIVERSITY LEVEL

Track Co-Chair in the 6^th International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences 2025 (ICAPS 2025), Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya.
Co-Chair of the Event Management Committee of the 5^th International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences 2024 (ICAPS 2024), Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya.
Member of the Publication Committee and Session Shadow Moderator of the 3^rd International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences 2022 (ICAPS 2022), Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya.
Session Shadow Moderator of the 2^ndInternational Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences 2021 (ICAPS 2021), Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya.
Member of the Event Management Committee of the 1^stInternational Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences 2020 (ICAPS 2020), Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya.
Mentor for undergrdauate students (academic years 2018/2019, 2019/2020, 2021/2022 and 2022/2023).
Group member of Cluster 1 – Criterion 2 - Section 3, in the preparation of Self Evaluation Report (SER) for Programme Review, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya (2020).
Academic advisor in ‘The University at the Edge of Life’, 60^th-anniversary exhibition stall, by the Department of Microbiology (2019).

AT DEPARTMENT LEVEL

Department Web Master/ Department Web and Analytics Associate (July 2019-up to date)
Microbiology Department Representative of Science Teacher’s Welfare Association (January 2020-up to date).
Senior Treasurer in the Society of Microbiology (September 2022-up to date)

Memberships in Professional Institutions: