PhD Student
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Thilini Dissanayake is a second-year PhD student in food science at University of Manitoba under the supervision of Dr. Nandika Bandara. She finished her MSc in March 2022 in the same group where her thesis focused on developing biodegradable food packaging materials using canola protein and nanocrystalline cellulose. In her PhD research, nanotechnology, material science, and chemistry principles will be used to develop novel nanodelivery systems using sustainable protein and lipid sources to increase the bioavailability of bioactive compounds. Also, Thilini is currently serving as the Chair of the American Oil Chemists’ Society’s Student Common Interest Group (AOCS SCIG).
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Monday, May 1, 2023
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM MDT
Monday, May 1, 2023
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM MDT