1. Ph.D. in Food Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan (2003). Thesis:
2. M.Phil. in Food Chemistry, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka (1999). Thesis:
3. M.Sc. in Food Science and Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka (1996). Thesis
4. Post Graduate Diploma in Counseling, University of Colombo. (2010). Thesis:
5. BSc (Maths and Chemistry), University of Peradeniya (1990).Thesis:
6. Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education, University of Colombo, and SEDA , UK. (2006)

1. Accreditation for Teaching and Assessment in Higher Education, UK
2. Life Member- Sri Lanka Association for Advancement of Science

Director- Knowledge and Technology Transfer Office, WUSL (Commenced 2026)

Dean, Faculty of Livestock Fisheries and Nutrition (2021-2024)
Head- Department of Food Science and Technology (2005-2008) (2015-2018)
Proctor, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (2013-2017)

Technology Transfer Activities:
1. Development of the formula of the Fortification of Rice, Wheat, Atta, and Finger Millet flour with Iron and Folic acid, for Colombo Commodities, 2021
2. Development of Spicy Fish Sausage formula for Lihini Sea Foods 2023
3. Development of novel technology for Sparkling wine preparation using medicinal plants 2025
4. Enzymatic digestion for tea polyphenolics extraction, Finley Ltd, UK, 2022

Plant-based Proteins, Food Lipids, Polysaccharides, Food Safety and Quality Improvements, Fish and Plant Waste Valorization, Food Security, Bioactive Compounds and Safe delivery, Food Innovation and Product Development, Food irradiation and radionuclides

1. Batuwita, BKHH , Jayasinghe, JMJK., Marapana, RAUJ., Jayasinghe, CVL. (2026). Reducing acrylamide formation and improving frying oil quality of spring rolls covered with bread crumbs; Effective use of curry leaf (Murraya koenigii) powder and cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.) seed powder, Applied Research, 5 (3), DOI: 10.1002/appl.70104

2. Batuwita, BKHH., Jayasinghe, JMJK., Marapana, RAUJ., Jayasingh, CVL. (2026) Effects of processing parameters and citric acid pre-treatment on acrylamide formation in deep-fried yellow split pea (Pisum sativum) vade, Food Additives and Contaminants (Part A), 43(6), 882–906, https://doi.org/10.1080/19440049.2026.2653544.

3. Jayasinghe, CVL., Bandara, JMLR., Thilakarathna, RCN. (2026) Compositional and Bioactive Characterization of Industrial Fruit Wastes in Sri Lanka, Journal of Food Science, Vol 92 (2) e70938

4. Batuwita, BKHH., Jayasinghe, JMJK., Perera, PDP., Jayasinghe, CVL., (2025), Nutritional profile and chemical properties of four accessions of hingurala (Dioscorea alata) as a highly nutritious starch-based functional food, Food and Humidity, 4, 1-13, doi.org/10.1016/j.foohum.2025.100614

5. Batuwita, BKHH., Jayasinghe, JMJK., Marapana, RAUJ., Jayasinghe, CVL., Jinadasa, BKKK. (2024), Reduction of Asparagine and Reducing Sugar Content, and Utilization of Alternative Food Processing Strategies in Mitigating Acrylamide Formation—A Review, Food and Bioprocess Technology, 18, 2101–2144 , doi.org/10.1007/s11947-024-03565-z

1. Jayasinghe, CVL. (2026). New trends in microbial applications in the Food Industry, ANRF-SERB-sponsored International Conference on Functional Foods and Smart Nutrition Technologies, Feb 6th and 7th 2026, Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India.

2. Abekoon, AMCK., Mooligoda, V. & Jayasinghe, CVL. (2026) Implementation of Germination Assisted Koji bioprocessing to produce a functional Umami rich additive from the Sri Lankan Cowpea: Warn (Vigna unguikulata L. WALP), 3rd International Conference on University Industry Collaboration for Sustainable Developments, The Colombo Conference, 25-27 March, Colombo, Sri Lanka. P125

3. Bandara, HRPC., Jayasinghe, CVL. (2026) Effect of Cinnamon Bark and Clove Bud Essential Oils incorporated into a Chitosan- Based Edible Coating on improving quality indices and extending the shelflife of Refrigerated Yellowfin Tuna (Thunnus Albacares) Steaks, 3rd International Conference on University Industry Collaboration for Sustainable Developments, The Colombo Conference, 25-27 March, Colombo, Sri Lanka.P 69

4. Dissanayaka, DMPA., Jayasinghe, CVL., Yang, J., & Hongwei, H. (2026), Protein extraction from Sri Lankan Duckweed (lama Minor) and Characterization of Physic0-functional properties for application in novel food product, 3rd International Conference on University Industry Collaboration for Sustainable Developments, The Colombo Conference, 25-27 March Colombo, Sri Lanka. P124

5. Jayarathna, G., Wanigasinghe, HG., Jayasinghe, C. (2024), Use of plant-based protein from Agro-Industrial Waste as an egg protein substitute on textural improvements of pound cake, Proceedings of 22nd World Congress of Food Science and Technology, Sep 8-12, Rimini, Italy. P 636

1. Jayasinghe, CV., Kulathunga, JC., Weerawardana, M., Kithmini, S., Rajapaksha, UK., Rathnayaka, KM. & Jayathilaka S. (2025) Evolution of Food Packaging and its effect on Human Food, In: How technological Advances Change Human Food, I (Eds) Matteo Bordiga and Baojun Xu, CRC Press, 37 pages, https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003431107

2. Rajapaksha, UK., Samarasinghe, TT., Kithmini, S., Jayarathna, BG., Jayathilaka, HU. & Jayasinghe, CV. (2025) Evolution of Food Packaging and its effect on Human Food, In: How technological Advances Change Human Food, I (Eds) Matteo Bordiga and Baojun Xu, CRC Press, 34 pages, https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003431107

3.Jayasinghe, CVL., Jayatilake, S., Rajapakse, HUKDZ., Gunarathne, HMNR. & Wanigasinghe, HG. (2024) Consumer Perception of Smart Packaging Technologies of Food, In: Intelligent Packaging (Eds) SP Bangar & M Triff, Elsevier, 365-382, Inc. https://doi.org/10.1016/C2022-0-01267-8

4. Jayasinghe, CVL., Rajapakse, HUKDZ., Sandunika Kithmini, NK., Senevirathne, SS., Wanigasinghe, HG., Kulathunga, KMPM.& Jayatilake, S. (2024), Valorization of Banana Waste and Its Applications In Food Packaging, In Agro-Wastes for Packaging Applications, (Eds) Bangar, S.P., & Kajla, P. (Eds.). CRC Press, 105-141p, doi.org/10.1201/9781003453277

5. Jayatilake, S., Jayasinghe,CVL., Senevirathne, SS., Rajapakse, HUKDZ. & Kulathunga, KMPM. (2024), Legal Aspects of Intelligent Packaging, In: Intelligent Packaging (Eds) SP Bangar & M Triff, Elsevier, 161-178p, Inc. https://doi.org/10.1016/C2022-0-01267-8

Commercialized Products:
1. Jayasinghe, CVL., Bokanda, V., (2021) Development of the formula of the Fortification of Rice, Wheat, Atta, and Finger Millet flour with Iron and Folic acid, Commercialized partner: Colombo Commodities, Welisara, Sri Lanka.

2. Jayasinghe, CVL., Piyumali, RN. (2023) Development of Spicy Fish Sausage formula, Commercialized Partner: Lihini Sea Foods, Katuneriya, Sri Lanka

3. Jayasinghe, CVL., Fernando, SR., (2025) Development of novel technology for Lunuwila Sparkling wine, Commercialized Partner: BrightMinds Naturals, Wennapuwa, Sri Lanka

1. Presidential Awards for Research Excellence- National Research Council, Sri Lanka. (2025)

2. Merit Award for Research Excellence. National Research Council, Sri Lanka. (2025)

3. Presidential Awards for Research Excellence- National Research Council, Sri Lanka. . (2015)

4. Merit Award for Research Excellence- National Research Council, Sri Lanka. National Research Council, Sri Lanka. (2014)

5. Presidential Awards for Research Excellence- National Research Council, Sri Lanka. . (2003, 2010, 2013)

6. The George Western Limited, Canada Fellowship for Agriculture, Forestry and Food Science/Technology is awarded by the Association of Commonwealth Universities in the UK. (2013)

7. JASSO Follow-up Research Fellowship Award – Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, Awarded by Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO), Japan. (2011)

8. Commonwealth Award for Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship, University of Nottingham, UK, Awarded by the Association of Commonwealth Universities, UK. (2010)

1. Valorization of Pumpkin Processing By-products: Extraction of Dietary Fiber from Peel and β-Carotene from Flesh for Development of Disease-Targeted Symbiotic Functional Yogurt, Wayamba University Research Grant, SRHDC/URG/2026/14, LKR 400.000, 2026-2027 (Role: Principal Investigator)[Status: Ongoing]

2. Innovative local food production and enhancing food testing facility – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) LoA No: 378/22/TCP/SRL/3804, (Value LKR 3,306,400.00) (2022-2023)(Role: Principal Investigator)[Status: Completed]

3. Urban Food Systems Revitalization: Diagnostics, Strategy, Collaboration and Policy Enhancement, The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), LoA No: 415/23/TCP/RAS/3807, Value LKR 12.232 Mn, 2024(Role: Co-Investigator)[Status: Completed]

4. Synthesis of oregano-mineral enriched biochar as a fertilizer and nemato-repellent to enhance soil nutrient cycling, yield and quality of organic export root-crops, ginger and turmeric, National Science Foundation, RG/2021/AG/02, LKR 3,18mn, 2021-2024 (Role: Co-Investigator)[Status: Completed]

5. Assessment and mitigation of acrylamide content in selected heat-processed foods Funded by the University of Sri Jayewardenepura research grant (ASP/01/RE/SCI/2021/33)( LKR 3.0mn, 2021-2024, (Role: Co-Investigator)[Status: Completed]

6. Innovation Commercialization Enhancement (ICE) Grant on Research Commercialization, Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development (AHEAD)-(Value LKR 40mn), (2018-2021) (Role: Coordinator) [Status: Completed]

7 Uptake of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs) by common leafy vegetables in the urban and semi-urban environments in Sri Lanka, University Research Grant, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, ASP/01/RE/SCI/2018-65 (2018-2020) ( LKR 3.0mn) (Role: Co-Investigator)[Status: Completed]

8. Energy Efficiency and renewable energy potential in the fruit and vegetable value chain in Sri Lanka. National Science Foundation, NSF/SCH/2016/05, LKR 1.48mn, 2016-2017) (Role: Principal Investigator)[Status: Completed]

9. Energy efficiency and renewable energy potential in the food value chain. Collaborative Research Project with the Sustainable Energy Authority, Sri Lanka. (LKR 1.5mn, 2015-2016 (Role: Principal Investigator)[Status: Completed]

10. Assessment of pesticide residues and heavy metals in vegetables and milk in Nuwara Eliya district and development of mitigation techniques to minimize health hazards caused by these xenobiotics. National Research Council, Grant No.13-088, LKR 7.3mn, 2013-2016, (Role: Co-Investigator)[Status: Completed]

11. Product diversification of Tilapia/Carp catch to support the government’s policy of inland fishery in Sri Lanka, National Agricultural Research Plan, NARP/12/WUSL/LFN/01, LKR 2.4 Mn, 2012-2014 (Role: Principal Investigator)[Status: Completed]

Life member- Sri Lanka Association of Advancement of Science.
Life member – Sri Lanka Association of Fisheries and Aquatic Resource

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