Piyumi Wanniarachchi is a PhD scholar and a Sessional Academic at Curtin University, Australia. Piyumi hold a First Class Honours degree in Food Science and Technology from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, graduating first in her cohort and receiving the University Gold Medal for academic excellence. Her research experience and expertise span across food chemistry, sensory science, food technology, grain science and advanced analytical techniques. As a Sessional Academic, she contributes to teaching, laboratory demonstrating, and assessment across different Food Science, Chemistry and Agriculture units. She enjoys translating scientific research into practical food industry solutions and is keen to connect with researchers and industry professionals in food science and technology for contributing to sustainable food systems.