Department of Food Science & Technology (DFST), Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ) has initiated a PhD research exchange program with RMIT University, Australia. Prof. Jayani Chandrapala from RMIT University has paid a visit on 20 th December 2022 to the DFST and she was warmly welcomed by Dr. Isuru Wijesekara, Coordinator of the program, Prof. J.M.J.K. Jayasinghe, Head of the Department and two Research Group Leaders: Prof. S. B. Navaratne and Prof. R. A. U. J. Marapana along with the all-academic staff. This doctoral research collaboration focusses on the application of resistant starches and development of functional malted food products. Snr. Prof. Sudantha Liyanage, Vice-Chancellor and Snr. Prof. K. K. D. S. Ranaweera, Chair Professor acknowledged the valued opportunity granted by Prof. Chandrapala and extended their well wishes to the success of the two projects.
