Dr Imalka Munaweera from the Department of Chemistry has been honoured and included in the top Asian Scientist 100 for the year 2023. The most accomplished scientists in Asia are highlighted in this illustrious list, which the renowned science and technology publication Asian Scientist put together.
Dr Imalka Munaweera is one of the winners of the 2021 OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Award for Early-Career Women Scientists in the Developing World. She was recognized for her research that focused on fabricating different functionalized materials, nanoparticles and nanocomposites for industrial applications—ranging from drug delivery to water filtration and even minimizing the post-harvest losses of fruits and vegetables.