Dr K. G. I. D. Kumari is currently serving as a Chemist at China-Sri Lanka Joint Research and Demonstration Laboratory. Her current research focuses on measurements of water chemistry using cutting-edge instrumentation and finding lasting solutions to water and environmental related problems. Dr Kumari obtained her BSc Chemistry (Special) honours degree from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, MSc degree in Environmental Engineering at Saitama University, Japan and PhD in Agroecology from Aarhus University, Denmark.