Indika Edirisinghe

Indika Edirisinghe is a Professor of Food Science and Nutrition and Associate Director of the Center for Nutrition Research at Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). He holds a PhD from the University of Peradeniya (Sri Lanka), an M.Phil. from the same institution, and a B.Sc. from the University of Delhi (India). His research focuses on the impact of dietary components on vascular disease, particularly investigating endothelial function, oxidative stress, and inflammatory responses through in vivo human studies and in vitro models. He is affiliated with professional organizations including the Society of Free Radical Biology and Medicine and the American Physiological Society.

Edirisinghe has served on national and international panels, including the NIH Special Emphasis Panel and Benedictine University's MPH Program Advisory Board. His publications explore topics like the effects of processed tomato products, anthocyanins from berries, and grape seed extracts on cardiovascular health markers. His work bridges food science with clinical outcomes, emphasizing translational nutrition research.

He advises on food traceability technologies, advocating for AI-driven systems to meet FDA regulations. Media appearances highlight his studies on mangoes' impact on diabetes risk and the role of technology in food safety. His lab focuses on molecular mechanisms linking diet to chronic diseases, with a commitment to advancing evidence-based nutritional strategies.