M.Sc. Food Science and Technology

Ph.D. Food Science

1. Lecturer (Probationary), at the Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (02 October 2017 to present)
2. Visiting Lecturer, at the Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (11 September 2017 to 01 October 2017)
3. Visiting Lecturer, at the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Faculty of Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (22 April 2019 to present)
4. Temporary Academic Staff member, at the Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (20 January 2014 to 28 March 2014)
5. Temporary Academic Staff member, at the Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya (01 November 2012 to 31 December 2013)

UP presidential scholarship for foreign students, University of the Philippines Los baños (UPLB), Philippines

Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education, at the Staff Development Center, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

1. Ruvini, L., Dissanayaka, WMMMK., Chathuni, J., Rizliya, V., Swarna, W. and Barana, CJ. (2017). Effect of different drying methods on antioxidant activity of Star Fruits (Averrhoa carambola). Journal of nutrition and diet supplements. 1(1): 101.
2. Gamage, SA., Kumari, MM, Senavirathna, IS. and Rathish, D. (2018). Correlation between glycaemic indices and hydrolysis indices of Sri Lankan starchy tubers. Submitted to Nutrition Journal.

1. Perera, O., Kumari, D. W. M. M. M., Wimalasiri, K. M. S. and Liyanage, R. (2013). Effect of different drying methods on antioxidant activity, total phenolic content and ascorbic acid content of Star Fruits (Averrhoa carambola). Conference proceedings 13th ASEAN International Food Conference, Singapore, 09-11 Sept. 2013, FPR-P 10.6, 143.
2. Kumari, D. W. M. M. M., Wimalasiri, K. M. S. and Liyanage, R. (2013). Effect of Different Drying Methods on Antioxidant Activity, Total Phenolic Content and Ascorbic Acid Content of Star Fruits (Averrhoa carambola). Peradeniya University Research Sessions. 2013. 17, 91.
3. Karunanayaka, NN., Bandara, DMSP. and Kumari DWMMM. (2018). Thermal effect on physicochemical properties and fatty acid profile of mee (Madhuca longifolia (Konig J.) oil. Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. p 54.
4. Herath, UK., Kumari, DWMMM., Liyanage, R., Deen, A. and Visvanathan, R. (2018). Effect of in-vitro digestion on antioxidant properties of processed cowpea and mung beans. Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. p 55.
5. Wickramasooriya, SN., Kumari, DWMMM. And Wijewardane, RMNA. (2018) Optimizing cold storage temperature for palee F1 bitter gourd. Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. p 58.
6. Gamage, SA., Kumari, MM, Senavirathna, IS. and Rathish, D. (2018). Determination of an equation to find glycemic indices of Sri Lankan tubers using hydrolysis indices. Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. p 57.
7. Wickramasooriya, SN., Kumari, DWMMM. and Wijewardane, RMNA. (2018) Optimizing cold storage temperature for palee F1 bitter gourd. Proceedings of the national postharvest research symposium (NPRS).