Prof. Sujeewa De Silva is a distinguished academic at the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, where she currently holds the position of professor in the Department of Chemistry. She obtained her BSc in Chemistry (Honours) from the University of Kelaniya and later pursued her PhD in materials science at the University of Sheffield, UK, focusing on the crystallization and molecular conformation of long-chain n-alkanes. With over two decades of teaching and research experience, Prof. De Silva's postdoctoral work at the University of Queensland, Australia, centered on renewable composite materials. She has received numerous prestigious grants and awards, recognizing her contributions to research and development. In addition to her academic duties, Prof. De Silva has coordinated several local and international projects and served as the director of various research initiatives at the University of Kelaniya, particularly in the fields of solar energy solutions and environmental sustainability. She has authored numerous indexed publications and has supervised over 20 MPhil and PhD students, significantly contributing to the advancement of science and technology in Sri Lanka.