Ms. Ashini Wanasinghe is a temporary lecturer attached to the Department of Life Science, Faculty of Science, NSBM Green University. She obtained her B.Sc. (Hons) in Microbiology from the Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, graduating with First Class Honours. She was recognized on Dean’s List for all four consecutive years in recognition of her outstanding academic performance. During her undergraduate studies, she also studied Biochemistry and Chemistry as additional subjects. Currently, she is pursuing her M.Phil. in Food Microbiology at the Faculty of Science, University of Colombo. Before joining NSBM, she worked as a Research Assistant at the Industrial Technology Institute (ITI), contributing to several research projects and served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Kelaniya, assisting with microbiology laboratory modules and demonstrating practical skills to undergraduates. Passionate about microbiology, research, and education, Ms. Ashini Wanasinghe is dedicated to advancing the academic and research community.