Ashani Ranathunga

An assistant professor, geotechnical engineer, and advocate for transformative education. Recognised for expertise in waste management, carbon sequestration, and soil stabilisation. PhD holder from Monash University with an award-winning thesis on carbon dioxide storage in unmineable coal seams and methane recovery. Passionate about driving sustainable solutions for geotechnical engineering applications. Received prestigious awards, including the OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Award and the Bright Spark Lecturer Award. Was listed as one of the top 100 Asian scientists in 2023 and engaged in reshaping educational experiences through the "10-year Curriculum Redefined Programme" at the University of Leeds, and committed to empowering students from diverse backgrounds to succeed and create positive change.