Nimesh studied Agricultural Science and Management at the University of Sabaragamuwa in Sri Lanka. His thesis is entitled “Study of structure and tree plant biodiversity of first analog forest in Sri Lanka comparatively to the home gardens at the vicinity.” His research work in the past includes studying the ecological importance and biodiversity of different ecosystems with Rainforest Rescue International, and he is currently studying the determination of photosynthetic biomass in the first stages of growth in 20 different plant species, in the Belipola arboretum, Bandarawela, with Earth Restoration Research and Development. His current research centers around the study of analog forestry, photosynthetic biomass, soil microbial diversity of ecosystems.