Amal Senevirathne
Int Grant-Funded Researcher A

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College of Sciences School of Agriculture, Food and Wine
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Dr. Amal Senevirathne is a multidisciplinary engineer and researcher with over 17 years of experience spanning biomedical engineering, mechanical design, microfluidics, and advanced materials. He holds a PhD in engineering, with his doctoral and postdoctoral research focused on the development of rapid bacterial detection technologies using microfluidic systems, nanowire structures, and sensor-based platforms for in-situ biomedical applications. His research work has contributed to innovative approaches in point-of-care diagnostics, integrating nanotechnology with fluid dynamics to achieve high-sensitivity and fast-response detection systems. Amal has presented his work at international conferences, and pubished his work in reputed peer-reviewed journals. He has extensive experience in experimental design, data analysis, device fabrication, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Alongside his academic career, Amal brings strong practical engineering expertise. He has a solid background in mechanical engineering, product development, and quality engineering, with experience across manufacturing, FMCG industries, tool design, and applied engineering roles. His hands-on capabilities include mechanical assembly, electrical installation, automotive systems, and troubleshooting complex technical systems — developed both professionally and through personal projects as a hobby mechanic and autoelectrician. Amal is highly skilled in engineering analysis, CAD design, prototyping, and compliance with industry standards, and has successfully applied his technical knowledge across research, teaching, and industrial environments. His unique combination of advanced research capability and practical engineering experience enables him to bridge the gap between innovation and real-world implementation. Driven by problem-solving and continuous improvement, Amal is passionate about developing efficient, reliable engineering solutions, whether in biomedical technologies, mechanical systems, or industrial applications.
Dr. Amal Senevirathne is a multidisciplinary engineer and researcher with over 17 years of experience spanning biomedical engineering, mechanical design, microfluidics, and advanced materials. He holds a PhD in engineering, with his doctoral and postdoctoral research focused on the development of rapid bacterial detection technologies using microfluidic systems, nanowire structures, and sensor-based platforms for in-situ biomedical applications. His research work has contributed to innovative approaches in point-of-care diagnostics, integrating nanotechnology with fluid dynamics to achieve high-sensitivity and fast-response detection systems. Amal has presented his work at international conferences, and pubished his work in reputed peer-reviewed journals. He has extensive experience in experimental design, data analysis, device fabrication, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Alongside his academic career, Amal brings strong practical engineering expertise. He has a solid background in mechanical engineering, product development, and quality engineering, with experience across manufacturing, FMCG industries, tool design, and applied engineering roles. His hands-on capabilities include mechanical assembly, electrical installation, automotive systems, and troubleshooting complex technical systems — developed both professionally and through personal projects as a hobby mechanic and autoelectrician. Amal is highly skilled in engineering analysis, CAD design, prototyping, and...
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  1. Commendation for Outstanding Doctoral Thesis, by Dean (faculty of Engineering) Queensland University of Technology, 2023
  2. Finalist, Best Research Engineer QLD 2023

  • Lecturer, Nova Anglia College. 2025-2026.
  • Post doctoral research engineer, Queensland University of Technology. 2022-2025
  • Lecturer, University of Moratuwa. 2008-2022
  • Mechanical engineer, Die and Mould Facilitation and Development Centre. 2010-2019.  
Last updated on 02/02/2026 by Amal Senevirathne