Post Doctoral Researcher Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences China
Dr. Pranami D. Abeywickrama is a distinguished mycologist and plant pathologist specializing in fungal taxonomy and phylogeny. Currently, she is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Institute of Plant Protection, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, China. With extensive international research experience and over 29 SCI publications, she has made significant contributions to fungal biodiversity and plant disease studies.
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Education 🎓
- Doctor of Philosophy in Biological Sciences
Mae Fah Luang University, Thailand (2023)
Dissertation: Taxonomy and Phylogeny of Fungi Associated with Woody Hosts and Other Herbaceous Plants in Agricultural and Forestry Ecosystems.
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Honors)
University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka (2015)
Specialized in Agricultural Biology-Plant Pathology.
Professional Experience 💼
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Institute of Plant Protection, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, China (2023–Present).
- Visiting Research Fellow, Institute of Plant Protection, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, China (2017–2019).
- Mentor, Center of Excellence in Fungal Research, Mae Fah Luang University, Thailand (2019–2023).
- Laboratory Demonstrator, Department of Agricultural Biology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka (2016).
Dr. Abeywickrama has held leadership roles, including Vice Director of the Second Batch Postdoctoral Forum in Beijing.
Research Interests 🔬
Her research focuses on fungal taxonomy, phylogeny, and biodiversity. Dr. Abeywickrama also investigates plant-pathogenic fungi, fungal-host interactions, and the application of fungi in agriculture and forestry ecosystems.
Awards 🏆
- Outstanding Postdoctoral Researcher (2024)
Institute of Plant Protection, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, China.
- Outstanding Graduate Student (2018)
Institute of Plant Protection, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, China.
Publications Top Notes:📚
Dr. Pranami D. Abeywickrama has authored/co-authored numerous influential publications. Below is a selection with links:
Rhizopus arrhizus causing Sunflower head rot (Plant Disease, 2020) – Cited by 89 articles.
Diaporthe manihotia on Camellia sp. (Asian Journal of Mycology, 2020) – Cited by 45 articles.
Campylocarpon fasciculare on Young Grapevines (Pathogens, 2021) – Cited by 37 articles.
Diaporthe species from Italy (Chiang Mai Journal of Science, 2022) – Cited by 25 articles.
Endophytic fungi in green manure crops (Mycosphere, 2023) – Cited by 68 articles.