Published on
2022/06/01 - 10:49
Dr. Ashani Ranathunga has won the OWSD - Elsevier Foundation Award for Early Career Women Scientists in the Developing World for her work at the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa. This global award recognizes the contributions to research helping to tackle climate change and advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) including: SDG13 (Climate Action), SDG14 (Life Below Water) and SDG15 (Life on Land). The prize also acknowledges scientists’ commitment to leadership, mentoring and engagement within their communities, including the use of innovative technologies in their research.