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Miyuru De Silva

@miyurudesilva

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I develop bioengineering solutions through microbial research, food safety testing, and agricultural innovation.

Sri Lanka

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking opportunities to apply scientific knowledge and innovative solutions to real-world challenges while continuing to learn and grow in life sciences, bioengineering, and agriculture.

I'm completing an MEng in Bioengineering at Tianjin University of Science and Technology, where I engineer Saccharomyces cerevisiae for de novo resveratrol biosynthesis.

I design and evaluate engineered microbial systems using synthetic biology, genetic engineering, molecular biology, microbial culture, and systematic experimental optimization. My work includes analyzing enzyme variants, troubleshooting experiments, and maintaining detailed technical documentation.

Previously, I supported an FAO-funded local food production project at Wayamba University and completed food microbiological testing in an ISO 17025:2017-accredited laboratory. I have also researched yam micropropagation and contributed to a published study on optimizing culture conditions for Dioscorea alata.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Technical Officer

Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

Jun 2022 - Mar 2023 (9 months)

Planned and conducted community-level field surveys, co-developed curriculum, and coordinated training workshops on food processing and entrepreneurship for an FAO-funded project.

Data Collection Project Documentation Stakeholder Communication Workshop Coordination