Professor Saman Seneweera is an accomplished academic and researcher specializing in plant biology and climate change. He currently serves as the Research Professor and Discipline Leader of Plant Biology at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia, and holds adjunct positions at the University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, and The University of Melbourne, Australia. With a career spanning over three decades, he has held leadership roles, including Director and Senior Research Professor at the National Institute of Fundamental Studies, Sri Lanka. Prof. Seneweera has published over 200 research articles, with many featured in top-tier journals such as Nature and Science. Recognized for his groundbreaking contributions to climate change and plant physiology, he has received numerous accolades, including the Australian Prime Minister’s Award and prestigious fellowships from the Australian Academy of Science and the Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science. Prof. Seneweera is a member of leading scientific organizations, including the Australian Society of Plant Scientists and the American Society of Plant Biologists, and is dedicated to advancing sustainable agriculture and global food security.