Investigator-Driven Research Grant by the National Research Council (NRC) 2024
Dr. Kaushalya Wijayasekara, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biosystems Technology, Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna has been awarded the 2024 Investigator-Driven Research Grant by the National Research Council (NRC), marking the first such achievement for the Faculty of Technology. This competitive grant recognizes innovative research with significant societal and environmental impact, supporting Dr. Wijayasekara’s pioneering project on Animal Feed Derived from Fish Processing Waste. The project will engage stakeholders across the fisheries supply chain, including processors, feed manufacturers, and farmers, to ensure practical adoption. This grant underscores the Faculty of Technology’s commitment to transformative research that bridges academia and real-world challenges.
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