Thilina Weerasekera
HEAD OF JOHN KEELLS RESEARCH
Thusitha Wickramasinghe, PhD.
Principal Scientific Advisor
Nimesha Herath
Manager - IP & Business Development
Lakna Wijesinghe
Assistant Manager - Research Scientist
While reading for her MSc. in Food Science and Technology with a background in Biotechnology, Lakna’s projects are at the Bio lab of JKR where she diligently focuses on innovations related to plant tissue culture, microbiology, molecular biology, and food science.
Akitha Ekanayaka
Senior Executive - Research Engineer
With a background in Mechanical Engineering and having specialized in Mechatronic Engineering, Akitha’s contribution is at the Makerspace lab where he is engaged in the development of energy harvesting technologies, designing of mechanical systems and electronic circuits.
Lakshani Prathibha
Senior Executive - Research Scientist
Having specialized in chemistry with an MSc in Industrial Analytical Chemistry (reading), Prathibha works on novel optimization methods for graphene oxide in the chemistry lab of JKR. She is also interested in research related to polymer science, bio gas and organic fertilizer.
Kavindya Thilakarathna
Senior Executive – Research Scientist
Joining our chemistry team with a background in Science and Technology with a specialization in materials and working on nanotechnology, nano-enabled cosmetics and nanocomposites. She also engages in multitude of extra-curricular activities which includes photography, travelling, taekwondo music and a devoted Zoophilitst.
Dinesh Balasooriya
Senior Executive - Research Scientist
Sanduni Gunaratne
Executive – Research Engineer
One of the latest additions to our Makerspace team with a background in engineering with BSc (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Her research areas include Electronic and automated systems, control systems and IOT with expertise in machine learning, programming and renewable power.
Danuka Kushan
Executive – Research Engineer
Another latest addition to our Makerspace team with a background in engineering with BSc Engineering (Hons) in Mechatronic Engineering. His research areas include mechatronic systems, embedded designs and IOT with expertise in robotics and system automation.
Nethmi Senerath
Executive – Research Scientist
Recent addition to our Bio team with a background in engineering with BSc (Hons) Agricultural Technology and Management specialized in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. Her research areas at JKR include microbiology and molecular biology with interest in food science and agriculture as well. Her leisure time activities include travelling, music, blog writing & a foodie.
Lakshani Darsha
Administrative Executive
Sivanjale Ravindrakumar
Executive - IP & Business Development
Sasanka Yakandawala
Executive - IP & Business Development
Rashini Fernando
Executive - Research Scientist
Ayodhya Wickramatilake
Executive - Research Engineer
