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Prof. P.A.B.N. Perumpuli

Professor

Department of Food Science and Technology,
Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna,
Mapalana, Kamburupitiya,
Sri Lanka 81100

Research Interests

Qualifications

PhD in Bioscience and Biotechnology | Kagoshima University, Japan
M.Sc. in Bioscience and Biotechnology | University of the Ryukyus, Japan
B.Sc. Agric. | University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka

Biography

Professor P.A.B.N. Perumpuli is a Professor in Food Science and Technology in the Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. She has over 20 years of academic experience in teaching, research, postgraduate supervision, academic administration, and curriculum development. Her expertise spans Food Analysis, Food Chemistry, Human Nutrition, Food Microbiology, Fermentation Technology, Food Biotechnology, and Food Product Development. Professor Perumpuli's research focuses on fermentation technology, thermotolerant acetic acid bacteria, functional foods, food product development, food chemistry, food analysis, and nutrition. Her work emphasizes the development of innovative and value-added food products from indigenous agricultural resources, functional food ingredients, food quality and safety, and the application of biotechnology to address challenges related to nutrition, health, and sustainable food systems. She actively collaborates with national and international researchers and is committed to advancing food science education, research, and innovation in Sri Lanka.

Research Grants

Total: 1

01
NRC research grant (16-025) on 2016 to conduct a research on “Studies on thermotolerant acetic acid bacteria from Sri Lanka and production of fermented healthy non-alcoholic beverages” (Successfully completed).

Awards

Total: 7

01
Australian Awards to follow the short course Multisectoral Approaches to Nutrition and Food Security - Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia (10th January 2023 to 30th May 2023)
02
Research Publication awards 2024 for impactful scientific research as evaluated by peers and published in the year 2022 - International Food Research Journal 2022, 29(5), 959-974
03
Japanese Government Monbukagakusho Scholarship to complete Doctoral and Master’s Degree - Japan (April 2008 to March 2014)
04
Dr. S.K. Charles Memorial Gold Medal for most outstanding performance at the Degree of BSc Agriculture Final Examination - Convocation, 07th June 2003
05
Upali Wijewardhana Memorial Gold Medal for Highest aggregate marks in all Examinations in BSc Agriculture - Convocation, 07th June 2003
06
D.H.E.Mohotti Memorial Gold Medal for Best performance in the farm practice course in BSc Agriculture degree - Convocation, 07th June 2003
07
Ronnie de Mel Gold Medal for First Class Honours with the highest aggregate marks in the Final Examination in BSc Agriculture degree - Convocation, 07th June 2003

Responsibilities

Total: 5

01
Program Coordinator, Master of Food Science and Technology Program 1st and 2nd batches (new curriculum) since November 2024
02
Head, Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna from August 2020 to July 2023
03
Member of the editorial board of the Journal of Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension from December 2020 to December 2023
04
Program Coordinator, Master of Food Science and Technology Program 1st and 2nd batches (old curriculum) since 17th May 2019
05
Coordinator, English Unit, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna from 07th May 2016 to September 2024

Journal Publications

Total: 30

Wanninaika, I.P., Kaumal, M.N., Toyama, H., Tachibana, S., Perumpuli P.A.B.N., Hettiarachchi C. 2026. Water Extracts of Red Mold Rice Suppress Lipid Accumulation in 3T3-L1 Adipocytes by Downregulating PPARγ and C/EBPα Transcription Factors. Ceylon Journal of Science. 55 (3) 2026: 862-872. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/cjs.v55i3.9369

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Wickramasurendra N.T., Perumpuli P.A.B.N., Kumarathunge D., Ravindi S.M.A. 2026. Assessment of Quality Parameters of Coconut Water from Six Distinct Coconut Varieties in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan Journal of Agriculture and Ecosystems 8 (1): 84-100. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/sljae.v8i1.153

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De Silva M.B.L.G., Navodi W.W.H., Fernando G.S.N., Perumpuli P.A.B.N. 2026. Comparative Assessment of Physico-Functional, Nutritional, and Antioxidant Properties of Yam Flours From Southern Sri Lanka. Food ScienTech Journal Vol. 8 (1): 1-19. DOI:10.33512/fsj.v8i1.35679

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Kodikara M.H., Jans, H.M., Niroshie Perumpuli B.N.,, Fernando G.S.N. 2026. Rice Bran Oil: Extraction Technologies, Composition, and Applications – A Review. Journal of Applied Food Technology 13 (1:) 21–33. doi: 10.17728/jaft.31357

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Liu, S., Dong, H., Meng, T., Perumpuli Arachchige, B.N., Wang, X. 2026. Comprehensive study of two varieties of mulberry (Morus sp.) fruits from Shandong Xiajin of China: sensory properties, chemical profiles, and antioxidant activity. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization 20 (4): 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11694-026-04064-9

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Ravindi, S.M.A., Perumpuli, P.A.B.N., Dahanayake, N. 2025. Evaluation of Physicochemical properties, Nutritional properties and Functional attributes of Selected Mango Cultivars; with Special Reference to Hambantota district, Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan Journal of Agriculture and Ecosystems. 7(2), 24-38. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/sljae.v7i2.143

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S.C. Wathsala, P.A.B.N. Perumpuli, A.P.H.I. Abeysuriya. 2025. Physicochemical, Nutritional, Functional, and Sensory Properties of Coconut Oil Extracted by Different Methods. Ceylon Journal of Science 54 (3): 845-853. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/cjs.v54i3.8587

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Shuang Liu, Hongjing Dong, Wei Geng, Yunxiao Liu, Buddhika Niroshie Perumpuli Arachchige, Xiao Wang. A new utilization of saponins from the root of Clematis chinensis Osbeck: Hypouricemia effect. Bioorganic Chemistry. 2025. 163. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bioorg.2025.108727.

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Balapuwaduge Harshani Kaushalya Mendis, Maneesha Hansani Kodikara, Harshaka Maduwantha Jans, Perumpuli Arachchige Buddhika Niroshie Perumpuli, Ganwarige Sumali Nivanthi Fernando. Comprehensive Evaluation of Physical, Nutritional, and Sensory Properties of Gluten-Free Instant Banana Brownie Mix. Food Scientech Journal 7(1) 2025, pp 92-107. DOI:10.33512/fsj.v7i1.30139

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Jans, H.M., Perumpuli, P.A.B.N., Abeysuriya, A.P.H.I. 2025. Comparative analysis of physicochemical, nutritional, functional, and sensory properties of rice bran oil from white (Bg 300) and brown rice (At 362). Pure and Applied Chemistry, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2024-0290

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Geng W., Liu S., Dong H., Perumpuli Arachchige B.N., Qi D., Wang X. Exploration of Active Substances and Its Potential Mechanism of Gancao Fuzi Decoction on Inflammatory Based on Metabolomics and Network Pharmacology. Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry 2025. https://doi.org/10.1002/rcm.10007

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Jans, H.M., Perumpuli, P.A.B.N., Abeysuriya, A.P.H.I. Physicochemical, Nutritional, and Functional Properties of Rice Bran from White and Brown Rice in Sri Lanka: A Study of Bg 300 and At 362. Current Applied Science and Technology. 2025. 25 (4): e0264208. https://doi.org/10.55003/cast.2025.264208

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Dhanushka, K. L. O., Kodikara, M., Niroshie, P. A. B., Lakshani, A. A. R. P., Weerasinghe, W. K., Dahanayaka, N. A. S. M., Physicochemical, Nutritional, Functional Properties of Commercially Grown Banana Cultivars in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. Food Agricultural Sciences, & Technology (FAST) (2025). 11(02):(May – August 2025).

Mendis, B.H.K., Perumpuli, P.A.B.N.,, Fernando, G.S.N. Physico-functional, chemical, nutritional and antioxidant properties of flour from three varieties of unripe banana (Musa sp.) cultivated in Sri Lanka. Carpathian Journal of Food Science and Technology, 2024. 16(4), 123-138 https://doi.org/10.34302/crpjfst/2024.16.4.10

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Dong, H., Liu, S., Wang, X., Li, M., Perumpuli, P. A. B. N., Wang, X. E. U. H. P. T. G. B. D. C., Components, & Neuroprotective Activity. Foods (2024). 13, 3534. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13223534.

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Perumpuli P.A.B.N, Silva K.N.N, Darshani M.M.G, Dilrukshi D.M.N, Singharathne, S. M. S. J. M., Lakmali M.G.T. Nutritional knowledge, & Extension (2023). 26(4), 273-287.

P.A.B.N, P., Vinegar, D. D., & Journal, a. F. I. f. H. H. I. F. R. (2022). 29(5), 959-974.

Kodikara, M. H., Perumpuli P.A.B.N, Silva K.N.N. Consumer awareness on nutrition fact panel of dairy food products: a context of urban, & Extension (2022). 25(2), 173-185.

Perumpuli P.A.B.N. Singharathne, S. M. S. J. M., Wanninayaka, I. P. C. V. A., Nutritional, & Medicinal Values. Food Research (2022). 6(2), 489-500. DOI: https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.6(2).200.

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Wanninaika, I. P., Toyama, H., Tachibana, S., Perumpuli, P. A. B. N., Hettiarachchi, C., Science, M. N. K. I. E. o. W. F. o. M. R. o. L. A. i. L. A. C. A., & Technology (2022). 22(6): DOI: 10.55003/cast.2022.06.22.007. https://doi.org/10.55003/cast.2022.06.22.007

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Perumpuli, P. A. B. N., Buddhika, M. A. A., Science, M. N. K. P. o. A. R. T. V. A. A. t. C. V. i. C. P. C. A., & Technology (2022). 22(3): DOI: 10.55003/cast.2022.03.22.010. https://doi.org/10.55003/cast.2022.03.22.010

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Buddhika, A., Perumpuli, B., & Dilrukshi, N. (2021). Functional constituents of fruit juices after acetic acid fermentation. Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension, 24(4), 319-329.

M.A.A, B., P.A.B.N, P., Identification, K. M., & Science, c. o. a. a. b. s. i. f. v. s. i. S. L. C. J. o. (2021). 50(4), 521-532.

P.A.B.N, P., Mapalana, S. S. E. o. H. D. o. C. L. i. D. T. Z. o. T. C. C. C. V. i., Agriculture, S. L. S. L. J. o., & Ecosystems (2021). 3(1), 134-145.

B.N, P., yeast), T. H. S. o. p. o. t. u. o. K. m. D., Research, t. A. p. T. i. s. v. p. a. h. t. T. A., & Extension (2021). 24(1), 10-20.

A, H., P.A.B.N, P., W.T.V, T., Physical, W. I., chemical, & Research, n. q. p. o. t. d. t. o. o. D. o. t. r. i. d. f. F. (2021). 5(5), 226-235. DOI: https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.5(5).079.

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G.S.N, P. P. F., M.N, K., M, A., physicochemical, S. S. o. l. s. v. j. f. b. v. L. s. o., sensory, & properties, n. (2018). International Journal of Theoretical & Applied Sciences. 10(2), 22-27.

N.P.P.T.S, K., P.A.B.N, P., S, H., & L.), F. G. D. o. C. R. I. H. P. m. b. I. D. L. o. (2017). International Journal of Theoretical & Applied Sciences, 9(2), 278-282.

P.A.B.N, P., Watanabe, T., Toyama, H., polysaccharides, P. o. t. A. p. C. o. t., & patterns, o. t. i. (2014). Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering, 118 (2), 134-138.

P.A.B.N, P., Watanabe, T., Toyama, H., Identification, & Lanka, c. o. t. a. a. b. s. i. f. c. w. v. i. S. (2014). Bioscience Biotechnology and Biochemistry, 78 (3), 533-541.

Books / Book Chapters

Total: 2

Maralanda, S. M. T. A., Gamage, K. G. R., Perumpuli, P. A. B. N., Karunarathna, W. K. D. S., Perera, M. A. R. I., & Wijesuriya, A. (2020). Shelf life of pineapple and lime-flavoured, ascorbic acid-added and ready-to-serve sugarcane juice beverage. In Sugar and Sugar Derivatives: Changing Consumer Preferences (pp. 273–282). Springer.

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Perumpuli, B., & Dilrukshi, N. Human Nutrition through Life Cycle. ISBN 978-6-24-97090-0-3.

Conference Publications

Total: 18

Maduka, T. M. T. P. P. A. B. N., Rupasinghe G.N, & Sandamali T.G.I (2026). Fertiliser Strategies and Their Influence on Grain Quality in the bw 367 Rice Variety. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka. 24-25th January 2026.

S, K., P.A.B.N, P., & I.P, W. (2026). Quality and Reusability Assessment of Extra Virgin Coconut Oil and its Market Substitutes. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka. 24-25th January 2026.

A.M.F, S., P.A.B.N, P., & S.M.A, R. (2026). Effect of Various Cooking Methods on the Physicochemical, Nutritional, and Functional Properties of Two Different Rice Varieties Grown in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of 13th Ruhuna International Science & Technology Conference. 21st January 2026.

D, W., D.M.W.D, D., S.S.K, M., G.M.D.A, P., T.M.D.A, J., & P.A.B.N, P. (2025). Isolation and identification of novel fungal strains with potential application in food industry from Sinharaja forest reserve of Sri Lanka. The International Conference on Climate Change and Agriculture in Tropical Latitudes. 5-6 May 2025.

D, W., D, D. D. M. W., K, M. S. S., A, P. G. M. D., & N, P. P. A. B. (2025). Isolation and identification of fungal strains with potential application in the food industry from Makandawa forest reserve of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the First International Conference in Mycology and Plant Pathology. 8th February 2025.

Senuri R.G.T., Perumpuli P. A. B. N., and Wasantha Kumara K. L. Comparative analysis of physicochemical, nutritional, and functional properties of selected commercially grown edible mushrooms in Sri Lanka. Annual Scientific Sessions, Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka. 18-19 January 2025 (Flash Poster Presentation)

Sathsarani W.G.I., Fernando G.S.N., P.A.B.N Perumpuli. Comparative Assessment of Quality Parameters of Branded and Non-Branded Coconut Oil Available in the Kamburupitiya Area in Matara District. Annual Scientific Sessions, Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka. 18-19 January 2025 (Oral Presentation)

Amaradisi, W.D.S.A., Subodinee, A.A.M.,, Perumpuli, P.A.B.N. An innovative fermented beer from premature bamboo shoots (Bambusa vulgaris). The 26th Food Innovation Asia Conference 2024. BITEC, Bangkok, THAILAND. 13-14 June 2024 (Oral Presentation)

M. B. L. G. De Silva, G. S. N. Fernando and P. A. B. N. Perumpuli. Characterization of Physico-functional, Antioxidative Properties and Proximate Composition of Selected Yam Flours in Southern Province, Sri Lanka. 5th International Conference of Agricultural Sciences 2024. Faculty of Agricultural Science, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 11th September 2024 (Oral Presentation)

Navodi W.W.H., Perumpuli P.A.B.N., Fernando G.S.N. Development of jam using three different banana varieties (Musa acuminata) available in Sri Lanka and evaluate their sensory, physiochemical, nutritional and functional properties. Proceedings of the 5th National Symposium on Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences 2024. The University of Colombo Institute for Agro-Technology and Rural Sciences, Hambanthota, Sri Lanka. 28th June 2024 (Oral Presentation)

Jans H.M., Perumpuli P.A.B.N., Abeysuriya A.P.H.I. Comparative analysis of physicochemical, nutritional and functional properties of rice bran oils from white and brown rice bran in Sri Lanka: A study of Bg300 and At 362. Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Frontiers of Chemical Technology, Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, Colombo, Sri Lanka. 20th to 22nd June 2024 (Oral Presentation)

Ravindi, S.M.A., Perumpuli, P.A.B.N.,, Dahanayake, N. Evaluation of physicochemical, nutritional and functional properties of selected mango varieties; with special reference to Hambantota district, Sri Lanka. International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2024, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. May 10, 2024.

Kaushalya, J.O., Kumarathunga, D., Perumpuli, P.A.B.N., Hafeel, R., Dahanayake, N. Analysis of nutrient content of locally available selected leafy vegetables in low country intermediate zone, Sri Lanka. International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2024, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. May 10, 2024.

Amaradisi, W.D.S.A., Subodinee, A.A.M.,, Perumpuli, P.A.B.N. Development and advancement of Bambusa vulgaris (bamboo) shoot beer: An innovative approach to sustainable brewing. Young Graduates Forum, International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2024, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. May 10, 2024.

Bandara, A.M.E.R., Perumpuli, B.,, Dahanayake, N. Analysis of morphological, nutritional, chemical and functional properties of selected culinary herbs: curry leaves, pandan leaves, lemongrass, java galangal and allspice. Young Graduates Forum, International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2024, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. May 10, 2024.

Wickramasurendra, N.T., Perumpuli, P.A.B.N.,, Kumarathunge, D. Comparative analysis of the water quality of six different coconut varieties grown in low country intermediate zone of Sri Lanka. Young Graduates Forum, International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2024, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. May 10, 2024.

Kaushalya, J.O., Dahanayake, N., Hafeel, R., Perumpuli, B. Comparative Identification of Morphological Variation of Locally Available Selected Leafy Vegetables in Low Country Intermediate Zone. Academic Sessions and Vice-Chancellor's Awards, 2024, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. March 20, 2024.

Jans H.M., Perumpuli P.A.B.N., Abeysuriya A.P.H.I. A preliminary study of some of the physicochemical, nutritional, and functional properties of rice bran in white and brown rice (Bg 300 and At 362) in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of 11th Ruhuna International Science & Technology Conference University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka January 24, 2024.