“Welcome to the Biomimicry Research Center, where Innovation Meets Nature’s Genius”
Biomimicry is a groundbreaking approach that draws inspiration from the natural world to solve human challenges. By emulating the efficiency and elegance of biological systems, we unlock sustainable solutions that harmonize with our planet. Join us on a journey of discovery, exploration, and innovation as we harness the power of biomimicry to create a more sustainable and resilient future.
“Bridging the gap between nature and human creativity”
“Bringing together human creativity and nature's brilliance to shape a sustainable future.”
Our Team
Expert Committee
Prof.Ranjith Dissanayake
Senior Professor
University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka and Founder of GAP resource center
Prof. Liz Towns- Andrews
Professor
3M Professor of Innovation Department of Management
Prof. Dilanthi Amaratunga
Professor
Global Disaster Resilience Center School of Applied Sciences Huddersfield University, UK
Prof. Richard Haigh
Professor
Global Disaster Resilience Center School of Applied Sciences Huddersfield University, UK
Prof. Janaka Ruwanpura
Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President Research (International)
University of Calgary
Emeritus Prof. Sarath Kotagama
Professor
Departmet of Zoology and Environment Sciences, University of Colombo
Prof. Rukmal Weerasinghe
Professor
Department of Entrepreneurship University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Prof. Ajith de Alwis
Senior Professor
Faculty of Engineering University of Moratuwa
Prof. Chaminda Bandara
University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Dr. Kinkini Hemachandra
Global Disaster Resilience Center Huddersfield Business School, University of Huddersfield, UK
Dr. Nuwan Dias
University of Manchester,
UK
Dr. Pradeep Gajanayake
Department of Biosystems Technology Faculty of Technology University of Sri Jayewardenepura Colombo
Mr. Asitha De Silva
Doctoral Research, Global Disaster Resilience Centre, University of Huddersfield, UK
Ms. Shavindree Nissanka
Doctoral Research, Global Disaster Resilience Centre, University of Huddersfield, UK
Coordinators
Ms. Sadeepa Dinali Gamage
Biomimicry Research Center, Gap HQ
Ms. Lakmi Perera
Biomimicry Research Center, Gap HQ
Our Services
Education
Research
Our Projects
An investigation of the applicability of biomimicry concepts in social enterprises’ (SE) resilience
Social entrepreneurship and biomimicry are two innovative approaches that align seamlessly in their focus on creating a positive impact on society and the environment. Social entrepreneurship involves identifying social issues, developing a mission, obtaining support, and creating sustainable models to address these problems. On the other hand, biomimicry looks to nature’s solutions, leveraging over three billion years of research to solve human challenges by emulating natural forms, systems, and processes. Both social entrepreneurship and biomimicry share the common goal of maximizing resource efficiency, mitigating negative impacts, and providing solutions to pressing global challenges. The study aims to investigate the applicability of biomimicry concepts in social enterprises’ (SE) resilience. This project is funded by Huddersfield University.
Project Coordinators:
- Dr.Kinkini Hemachandra
- Ms.Sadeepa Dinali
Raising awareness and understanding of nature inspired solutions (NIS) for disaster risk reduction (DRR)
The URF-funded project investigating Nature-Inspired Solutions (NIS) for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in coastal regions discovered a shortage of scientific studies on NIS applications. It also revealed confusion between NIS and Nature-Based Solutions (NBS), contributing to a lack of awareness among professionals despite recognizing NIS’s potential for innovative DRR strategies. To address these gaps, the project’s proposed approach involves: Conducting educational initiatives targeted at built environment professionals in Sri Lanka. This includes raising awareness about the relevance and utilization of NIS for enhancing DRR efforts in Sri Lanka. This aims to bridge the knowledge gap and encourage practical implementation of NIS in real-world scenarios to mitigate disaster risks effectively.
Project Coordinators:
- Mr. Asitha De Silva
- Ms. Lakmi Perera
Integrating Biomimicry Concepts into Entrepreneurs for Sustainable Tourism Development
Biomimicry has shown its capacity to guide businesses towards their success with less harm to people and the planet. In other words, biomimicry provides opportunities and lessons to businesses to reverse the damages they have caused to the environment and the society by observing nature’s law and principles on product design, waste management, and hence sustainability practices. When considering these concepts, sustainable tourism entrepreneurship and biomimicry align perfectly in terms of securing and supporting the society and the environment in the long run. Both approaches have many similarities and applicability in the tourism sector. Hence the intersection of biomimicry and sustainable tourism entrepreneurship holds immense potential for creating a harmonious relationship between economic development and ecological preservation.
Project Coordinators:
- Ms. Sadeepa Dinali Gamage
Biomimicry Workshop: Fostering Innovation through Cross-Border Collaboration between India and Sri Lanka
The proposed Biomimicry Workshop aims to foster cross-border collaboration between India and Sri Lanka, leveraging nature’s designs for innovative solutions to global challenges. It seeks to bring together experts from various fields to explore biomimicry’s potential, promote knowledge exchange, and build lasting relationships. The workshop envisions co-creating sustainable solutions that contribute to global development, emphasizing shared ideas and cross-cultural collaboration for meaningful advancements.
Project Coordinators:
- Ms. Sadeepa Dinali Gamage
- Ms. Lakmi Perera
Mimicking the natural hydrological processes using green and blue infrastructure
The primary goal of the green and blue infrastructure project is to create an exploratory model that emulates natural hydrological processes within urban environments. This initiative encompasses multiple objectives: firstly, to gain a comprehensive understanding of natural hydrological processes in flood-prone regions, employing a catchment-based methodology. Secondly, it seeks to pinpoint the specific processes and components within the built environment that exert influence on these natural hydrological processes in flood-prone areas. Thirdly, the project aims to investigate and identify viable green and blue infrastructure features that can be implemented to mimic these natural hydrological processes effectively. Finally, the ultimate aim is to develop a sophisticated exploratory model capable of simulating and replicating natural environment processes within the confines of existing urban landscapes.
Project Coordinators:
- Mr. Asitha De Silva
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News And Events
Prof. Sarath Kotagama,Prof. Janaka Ruwanpura and Dr. Nimal Wijenayake participated in the panel discussion. Prof. Ruwanpura delved into biomimicry application in Engineering. Prof. Kotagama and Dr. Wijenayaka explored its role in sustainable practices. The session offered a comprehensive glimpse into the interdisciplinary impact of biomimicry encouraging collaborations and knowledge sharing.
Hosted a successful progress meeting focused on three Biomimicry projects. The meeting, held on 17th March 2024 at the Colombo Conference, brought together esteemed personalities and researchers in the field.
Among the distinguished participants were Prof. Ranjith Dissanayake, Prof. Dilanthi Amaratunga, and Prof. Richard Haigh. Also present were Dr. Kinkini Hemachandra, Dr. Chaminda Bandara, Dr. Pradeep Gajanayake, Mr. Asitha de Silva and Research Assistants actively involved in advancing Biomimicry initiatives.
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