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Shemil Macelline graduated as a poultry researcher from the University of Sydney, completing a Bachelor's degree in Animal Science from Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka in 2015. He obtained a Master's degree in Monogastric Nutrition from Chungnam National University, South Korea, in 2019. In 2023, Shemil completed his PhD under the guidance of Dr. Sonia Liu and Dr. Peter Selle at the University of Sydney. He received the Outstanding Academic Achievement Award from the Faculty of Science at the University of Sydney in 2022. Currently, Shemil holds a position as a Post-Doctoral Research Associate with the Poultry Research Foundation at the University of Sydney. His research primarily focuses on nutritional requirements, digestive dynamics, and amino acids in poultry, with a specific emphasis on developing reduced-crude protein broiler diets to support sustainable chicken meat production in Australia. He aims to replace soybean meal in broiler diets with locally available alternative protein sources such as canola meal. Shemil also explores amino acid metabolism and investigates postprandial amino acid dynamics in broiler chickens, encompassing catabolism and anabolism in various tissues. To date, he has authored 49 peer-reviewed full papers and presented his work at 13 international conferences, including notable events like APSS and WPSA. His commitment to advancing poultry nutrition continues to shape his career goals.
Poultry Research Foundation • University of Sydney
Conducting research on poultry nutrition and developing sustainable feeding strategies.
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