Advancing Mycological Research in Sri Lanka, powered by the Tropical Microbiology Research Foundation, is conducted in collaboration with the Department of Bioprocess Technology, Faculty of Technology, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, the Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, and the National Institute of Fundamental Studies (NIFS). This initiative serves as a governing platform for mycological studies in Sri Lanka, focusing on fungi from aquatic, terrestrial, and extreme ecosystems. Our mission is to inspire and train young scientists and passionate mycologists who are deeply committed to the exploration, conservation, and appreciation of nature.
Our Team
Ms. Bhagya M. Premarathne
Research Student
Bhagya M. Premarathne holds a B.Sc. degree in Natural Sciences from the Open University of Sri Lanka, and currently, she is pursuing a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) degree in Mycology at the Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya. A young and dynamic researcher, she specializes in the taxonomy, phylogeny, and ethnomycology of edible and medicinal mushrooms in Sri Lanka. At present, her scholarly contributions…
Mr. Hasanka Dangalla
Research Assistant
I am Hasanka Dangalla, a graduate of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, where I completed a B.Sc. (Honours) in Environmental Sciences and Natural Resources Management in 2022 with a Second Class Upper Division. My primary research interests lie in lichen biology and lichen-associated fungi, with a particular focus on the taxonomy and ecological roles of lichenicolous fungi. During my undergraduate research, I conducted the first…
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