Madushani Peiris
Madushani conducts research on studying effects of simulated microgravity on mechanosensory cells within a biomimetic 3D cell culture system. Her work focuses on understanding cellular changes at the protein level under microgravity conditions, contributing to the broader field of space biology and mechanobiology.
She earned her Bachelor's degree in Chemistry with honors from the University of Peradeniya, where she also gained experience as a teaching assistant. Following her undergraduate studies, she pursued research in nanotechnology, working as a research assistant at the University of Peradeniya and later at the Sri Lanka Institute for Nanotechnology (SLINTEC).
She began her PhD at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology in the Rowan Group, where she integrates biomaterials, mechanobiology, and advanced imaging techniques to study cellular responses in 3D culture.
With an interdisciplinary approach, Madushani has developed expertise in polymer nanoparticle synthesis, material characterization, 3D cell culture studies, proteomics, lithography, and 3D printing. Her diverse skill set bridges chemistry, nanotechnology, and cell biology, allowing her to explore innovative solutions in biomaterials and cellular research.
Key Publications
Peiris S, de Silva HB, Ranasinghe KN, Bandara SV, Perera IR. Recent development and future prospects of TiO2 photocatalysis. J Chin Chem Soc. 2021; 68: 738–769. https://doi.org/10.1002/jccs.202000465 Peiris, S., Ranatunga, R.J.K.U., Perera, I.R. (2020). p-Type Dye Sensitized Solar Cells: An Overview of
Factors Limiting Efficiency. In: Tyagi, H., Chakraborty, P., Powar, S., Agarwal, A. (eds) Solar Energy. Energy, Environment, and Sustainability. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-0675-8_16
Peiris, S.D.N.S. and Jayasundera, A.C. A., Synthesis, Characterization and Phase Transition of Highly Porous γ - Alumina Nanoparticles (February 19, 2020). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3541013 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3541013