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Chamika Janith Perera is a pioneering researcher in assistive robotics and brain-computer interface (BCI) technologies, with a specialized focus on developing innovative solutions for individuals with severe physical disabilities. His work centers on meal assistance robotics — systems designed to restore self-feeding capabilities for people living with upper limb impairments caused by conditions such as amputation, spinal cord injury, or cerebral palsy. Perera's most significant contributions include developing novel control interfaces for meal assistance robots, leveraging cutting-edge neurotechnology such as Steady State Visually Evoked Potential (SSVEP)-based Brain Machine Interfaces and Electrooculography (EOG) signals. His landmark 2017 paper introduced an EEG-controlled meal assistance robot featuring camera-based automatic mouth tracking and detection, earning 43 citations and representing a major leap in hands-free assistive device control. His complementary SSVEP-based BMI system (2016, 40 citations) further demonstrated the viability of direct neural control for robotic assistance. His widely referenced 2015 review paper (39 citations) established a comprehensive foundation for the field, mapping current challenges and future directions in assistive feeding robotics. Collectively, Perera's research has meaningfully advanced human dignity and independence for individuals with mobility impairments worldwide.