Dr Ruchira Ranaweera is a postdoctoral research fellow in the School of Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Unit, working at the Adelaide Exposure Science and Health laboratory (www.ua.edu.au/aesh). She is a multidisciplinary researcher with expertise in analytical chemistry, experience across food science, wine chemistry, and numerous environmental contaminant projects. Currently, she conducts high-quality, evidence-based research focused on chemical exposure implications for human health as occupational hazards. Her work integrates advanced laboratory analytical methods to comprehensively address complex exposure and risk assessments. 
Dr Ranaweera graduated with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in food science and technology, specialising in food chemistry and completed her PhD at the University of Adelaide, investigating a rapid method for authentication of Australian red wines using fluorescence spectroscopy and machine learning classification. Her interdisciplinary research skills and collaborations are well reflected in her current role.