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. Thiwanga Nirmani Withana
Research Student
Thiwanga Nirmani Withana holds a B.Sc. (Honours) degree in Agriculture with first-class honors, specializing in Agricultural Biology, from the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, and reading a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Applied Microbiology, with a focus on mycology, from the Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka and worked as a temporary demonstrator and volunteer researcher…
Ms. Kishani Prashanthini Thushanthan
Research Assistant
Ms. Kishani Prashanthini Thushanthan is a Probationary Lecturer in the Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. She holds a B.Sc. (Hons). in Botany and is currently pursuing her M.Phil. in Mycology at the University of Colombo. Her research focuses on the diversity, community structure, and biotechnological potential of endophytic fungi associated with mangrove plants in Eastern Sri Lanka. She has presented…
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