Biological Sciences
Biological Sciences
Advancing the frontiers of fundamental research
Current Focus Areas
Each focus area can include staff-linked lab members and a list of active projects.
Evolution, Ecology and Biodiversity
Understanding the processes that form and maintain biodiversity
Food Chemistry
Protect the public from health risks brought upon by food.
Microbial Biotechnology
Nature-friendly approach to ameliorate agriculture, ecosystems, environment, and medicine.
Microbiology and Soil Ecosystems
Explore the microbial flora and the soil ecosystems of Sri Lanka.
Molecular Microbiology and Human Diseases
For a disease free nation.
Nutritional Biochemistry
Understanding the nutritional requirements of Sri Lankans at a cellular and molecular level to make our country more nutritionally sufficient.
Plant Stress Biology and Molecular Genetics
Designing and helping plants to better adapt to climate change.
Plant Taxonomy and Conservation
Protecting the flora and fauna of Sri Lanka.
Primate Biology
Conserving primates and other organisms through new discoveries and disseminating knowledge.
Rhizobium
Role of microbial biofilms in agriculture, plantations and the environment.