Sanush Abeysekera is a Lecturer at the School of Engineering, University of Waikato, New Zealand. His research interests lie in statistical learning, hyperspectral imaging, and computer vision, with a particular focus on developing mathematical models that integrate camera hardware with machine learning systems to enhance hardware adaptability. His work applies these techniques to diverse fields including forensic imaging and precision agriculture, utilizing light-assisted imaging workflows for non-destructive monitoring. He actively publishes on topics involving the spectral optimization of illumination and the modeling of camera spectral behavior for scientific measurement applications.