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Food Science, Food Protein, Food Chemistry, Nutritional Biochemistry, Functional food
Canada

Biography

Harshani Nadeeshani is a third-year Ph.D. student in Food Science at the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences, University of Manitoba. She received both of her B.Sc. and M.Phil. degrees in Food Science from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. For her Ph.D. research, she focuses on sustainable protein extraction and modification technologies to develop protein ingredients with improved functionality and nutritional quality from emerging crops as sustainable sources for the alternative protein industry. She has published 12 journal articles, 2 book chapters, and many research abstracts in conference proceedings. She has received “The Best Oral Presenter” awards in several symposia and awards in 3MT competitions.

Activities

Employment (6)

University of Manitoba: Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA

2023-01-04 to present | Graduate Research Assistant (Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences)
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National Institute of Fundamental Studies: Kandy, Central Province, LK

2021-04-01 to 2022-12-20 | Graduate Research Assistant (Nutritional Biochemistry)
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University of Peradeniya: Kandy, LK

2019-12-01 to 2021-01-31 | Research Assistant (Department of Food Science and Technology)
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Beam Chemicals (Pvt) Ltd.,: Awissawella, Western Province, LK

2018-12-17 to 2019-09-01 | Senior Executive in Quality Assurance and Research and Development (Quality and Research and Development)
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University of Peradeniya: Kandy, LK

2016-01 to 2018-01 | Graduate Research Assistant (Department of Food Science and Technology)
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University of Peradeniya: Kandy, LK

2015-01 to 2015-12 | Teaching Assistant (Department of Food Science and Technology)
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Education and qualifications (4)

University of Manitoba: Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA

2023-01-04 to 2027-01-01 | Doctor of Philosophy (Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences)
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University of Peradeniya: Peradeniya, LK

2021-11-10 to 2023-11-10 | Master of Philisophy (Department of Community Dental Health)
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University of Peradeniya: Peradeniya, LK

2015 to 2018 | Master of Philosophy (Food Science and Technology)
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University of Peradeniya: Peradeniya, LK

2010-10-04 to 2014-12-22 | Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology (Department of Food Science and Technology)
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Professional activities (9)

Institute of Food Technologists: Chicago, US

2023-01-07 to present | Student Member (Food Chemistry and Food Protein Divisions)
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American Oil Chemists Society: Urbana, Illinois, US

2023-01 to present | Student Member (Student Common Interest Group, Protein and Co-Products and Analytical Divisions)
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National Institute of Fundamental Studies: Kandy, Central Province, LK

2021-04-01 to present | A young scientist member (Young Scientists Association (YSA) of National Institute of Fundamental Studies)
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National Institute of Fundamental Studies: Kandy, Central Province, LK

2021-12-21 | The first runner-up at the Three Minute Thesis Competition (3MT) (Young Scientists Association (YSA) of National Institute of Fundamental Studies)
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University of Peradeniya Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture: Peradeniya, Central, LK

2020-11-17 | The best oral presentation in the session Nutrition & Food Quality (32nd Annual Congress of Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya )
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University of Peradeniya Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture: Peradeniya, Central, LK

2020-11-17 | The first runner-up among student presenters of 29th annual congress of the Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture (32nd Annual Congress of Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya )
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Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka: Colombo, Western Province, LK

2018-01-28 | The best oral presentation (Annual Scientific Sessions of the Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka)
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University of Peradeniya Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture: Peradeniya, Central, LK

2017-11-17 | The best oral presentation in the session Agronomy, Food and Nutrition (29th Annual Congress of Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya)
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University of Peradeniya Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture: Peradeniya, Central, LK

2017-11-17 | The first runner-up among student presenters of 29th annual congress of the Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture (29th Annual Congress of Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya)
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Funding (3)

IFT Feeding Tomorrow Scholarship

2023-07 to present | Award
Institute of Food Technologists (Chicago, US)
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University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF)

2023-06 to 2026-06 | Award
University of Manitoba (Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA)
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Biodiversity for Food and Nutrition in Sri Lanka

2016-01 to 2018-01 | Grant
United Nations Foundation (WA, WA, US)
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Works (23)

Bioactive properties and therapeutic aspects of fermented vegetables: a review

Food Production, Processing and Nutrition
2024-03-01 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2661-8974
Contributors: Sadhisha Gunawardena; Harshani Nadeeshani; Vidun Amarasinghe; Ruvini Liyanage
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Comparison of nutritional composition, bioactivities, and FTIR- ATR microstructural properties of commercially grown four mushroom species in Sri Lanka; Agaricus bisporus, Pleurotus ostreatus, Calocybe sp. (MK-white), Ganoderma lucidum

Food Production, Processing and Nutrition
2023 | Journal article
Contributors: Harshani Nadeeshani
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Early Childhood Caries and Nutritional Status of Children: A Review

Food and Nutrition Bulletin
2023-12 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0379-5721
Part of ISSN: 1564-8265
Contributors: Harshani Nadeeshani; Sanath Thushara Kudagammana; Chandra Herath; Ruwan Jayasinghe; Ruvini Liyanage
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Nonfood Applications of Lentils and Their Processing By‐products

Lentils: Production, Processing Technologies, Products, and Nutritional Profile
2023-09 | Book chapter
Part of ISBN: 9781119866893
Part of ISBN: 9781119866923
Contributors: Harshani Nadeeshani; Thilini Dissanayake; Nandika Bandara
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Potential Nutraceutical Use of Tribulus terrestris L. in Human Health

Food Reviews International
2022-04-19 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 8755-9129
Part of ISSN: 1525-6103
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Recent Trends in the Utilization of Pulse Protein in Food and Industrial Applications

ACS Food Science & Technology
2022-04-07 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2692-1944
Part of ISSN: 2692-1944
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Comparative analysis of the nutritional profiles of bitter gourd (Momordica charantia) and spine gourd (Momordica dioica) grown in Sri Lanka

Young Scientists’ Conference on Multidisciplinary Research
2021-10-21 | Conference abstract
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Harshani Nadeeshani

Nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) as an anti-aging health product – Promises and safety concerns

Journal of Advanced Research
2021-08 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2090-1232
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Proximate composition, fatty acid profile, vitamin and mineral content of selected banana varieties grown in Sri Lanka

Journal of Food Composition and Analysis
2021-07 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0889-1575
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Comparative analysis of the nutritional profiles of selected Solanum species grown in Sri Lanka

Journal of Food Composition and Analysis
2021-06 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0889-1575
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Proteins extracted from seaweed Undaria pinnatifida and their potential uses as foods and nutraceuticals

Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition
2021-03-11 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1040-8398
Part of ISSN: 1549-7852
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Traditional and Novel Seafood Processing Techniques Targeting Human Health Promotion

Encyclopedia of Marine Biotechnology
2020-08-11 | Book chapter
Part of ISBN: 9781119143772
Part of ISBN: 9781119143802
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The potential of neglected and underutilized species for improving diets and nutrition

Planta
2019-09 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0032-0935
Part of ISSN: 1432-2048
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Evaluation of the Nutritional Value of Selected Banana Varieties Grown in Sri Lanka

proceeding
2019-02-26 | Conference paper
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Evaluation of the nutritional value of selected leafy vegetables grown in Sri Lanka

Tropical Agricultural Research
2018 | Journal article
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Composition analysis of priority agricultural biodiversity species for food and nutrition in Sri Lanka

Annual scientific sessions 2018, The Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka
2018-01-27 | Conference abstract
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Evaluation of the safety of food available for sale in school cafeteria in the Central Province

Annual Scientific Sessions 2018, The Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka
2018-01-27 | Conference abstract
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Evaluation of nutritional value of selected leafy vegetables grown in Sri Lanka

29th Anuual Congress of Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya
2017-11-16 | Conference abstract
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Evaluation of the nutritional value of selected banana varieties grown in Sri Lanka

Food Quality, Safety and Security 2017
2017-10-24 | Conference abstract
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Comparative evaluation of proximate composition of fruits of bitter gourd (Momordica) and eggplant (Solanum) species grown in Sri Lanka

The 1st International Symposium on Biodiversity and Edible Wild Species
2017-04-03 | Conference abstract
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Comparative Analysis of Nutritional and Bioactive Properties of Aerial Parts of Snake Gourd (Trichosanthes cucumerina Linn.)

International Journal of Food Science
2016 | Journal article
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Nutritional benefits of pulses

The Legume Symposium, Field Crop Research and Development Institute, Mahailluppallama, Sri Lanka
2016-12-16 | Conference abstract
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Determination of Bioactive and Nutritional Properties of Aerial Parts of Trichosanthes cucumerina Linn.

The 14th ASEAN Food Conference
2015-06-24 | Conference abstract
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