Dilan holds both a Bachelor of Science Honours in Environmental Science and a Master of Science in Environmental Science from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. With a profound dedication to environmental research, Dilan has concentrated his efforts on biogeochemical cycles of inland freshwater wetlands. Presently, Dilan is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy at the Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. His doctoral research aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of the carbon flux in tropical freshwater wetlands, providing critical insights that can inform conservation and water resource management strategies in the context of climate change.