Yehani Ekanayake

Overview

Yehani Ekanayake is a graduate from Sri Lanka who is driven by her passion for sustainability and innovation in biosystems engineering. She completed her bachelor's degree in Biosystems Technology, with a focus on Biosystems Engineering, at the Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. During her undergraduate studies, she conducted research on developing an eco-friendly automated mini lawn mower using Arduino technology, showcasing her ability to integrate engineering solutions with environmental consciousness.

After graduation, Yehani ventured into the food quality and technology sector, where she gained valuable industry experience. Her roles involved conducting laboratory sessions, contributing to the development of new products, and ensuring the implementation of rigorous quality standards. These experiences reflect her commitment to bridging technical expertise with practical applications to meet industry demands.

Throughout her career, Yehani has demonstrated a strong dedication to fostering innovation and upholding quality in every endeavor. Her work has highlighted her ability to navigate the intersection of biosystems engineering and sustainable practices, aligning with her broader vision of creating a positive impact in technology-driven industries.

Yehani joined the Advanced Soil and Plant Sensing (APSS) Laboratory at Mississippi state University to pursue her Ph.D. studies under the guidance of Dr. Nuwan Wijewardane. Her research mainly focuses on spectroscopy-based sensor development for precision agriculture.

Education

• Bachelor of Biosystems Technology, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

Experience Record

• January 2025 - Present, Graduate Research Assistant, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, USA
• July 2023 – December 2023, Quality Assurance Executive, Sriposha Lanka Foods (Pvt) Ltd., On site, Kurunegala, North Western Province, Sri Lanka
• February 2022 – September 2022, Quality Assurance Laboratory Trainee, CBL Global Limited, Alawwa, Kurunegala, Sri Lanka

Publications

Abstract

• Ekanayake, E.M.Y.T., Arampath, A.M.U.T., Galkotuwa, G.W.S.I., & Bandara, M.M.S.S. (2022). Development of Eco Friendly Automated Mini Lawn Mower. In proceedings of 2nd undergraduate research symposium of Biosystems Engineering department, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka