D. A. Vajira Nilukshi

Research Scientist

Food Technology Section

Qualifications

B.Sc.(Sp) in Food Science & Technology(University of Sri Jayewardenepura,2010)

Contacts

Tel: 0776490232                  Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Specialized Fields

Food Science and Technology

ISO 17025:2017 Quality Management System implementation and Auditing

ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Implementation and Auditing

Interest Areas  

Cereal based Products Development

Cereal Technology

Spices Processing

Osmotically dehydrated products processing

Ready to eat Bottled products processing

Publications

Abstracts

1. Rajawardana D.U, Hewajulige I.G.N, Nanayakkara and D.A.V.Nilukshi (2017). Safety assessment and antibiotic susceptibility of potentially probiotic yeasts isolated from dairy sources of Sri Lanka. Extended Abstracts of FoodTechno 2017 (Innovation to Application), 03rd Annual Research Sessions of IFSTSL, BMICH, Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp 1-5.
2. Gunawardhana K.V.T., Jayamanne J.M.N.T., Nilukshi D.A.V., Priyangani A.W.D., Samaranayake M.D.W. and Liyanage S.L. (2019). Development of Olu seed (Nymphaeapubescens Wild) incorporated food products and evaluation of nutritional, functional and sensory properties, Proceedings of 4th Biennial Research Symposium, Industrial Technology Institute, Sri Lanka.

Major Projects Undertaken

• Development and nutritional analysis of water lily seeds incooperated food products (Food Bar, String hopper flour)
• Development and nutritional analysis of Multigrain String Hopper flour mixture.
• Development of snack products with local potato varieties (Potato chips, French fries)