Nathasha Naranpanawa

Dr. Nathasha Naranpanawa is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), affiliated with the School of Mech., Medical & Process Engineering. She holds a PhD from the University of Queensland. Her research focuses on biomedical imaging and genomics, with interdisciplinary applications in dermatology, machine learning, and plant genetics.

Key research areas include automated lesion classification via deep learning, melanoma risk biomarkers, and genetic analysis of plant species. Her work bridges engineering and life sciences, demonstrated through collaborations like the QUT-Sealy Centre for Biomechanics and Sleep Research.

Notable publications include studies on nevus counting methodologies, neural network-based lesion classification, and genomic analysis of Cinnamomum species. She has contributed to both clinical and computational domains, with peer-reviewed articles in journals like Journal of Investigative Dermatology and Scientific Reports.

Dr. Naranpanawa's research emphasizes practical applications, such as improving medical imaging tools and developing accessible bioinformatics workflows for biologists. No specific scientific awards are listed, though her active publication record indicates sustained academic engagement.