Annual Research Conference 2023
The FGS Annual Research Conference 2023, features six engaging conference tracks covering Education, Teaching, Learning & Assessment; STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics); Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences; Business, Management & Economics; Health and Medicine; and Law, Policy, and Governance. These sessions will be followed by a plenary session, aimed at inspiring engaging discussions and fostering knowledge exchange among our participants. where we explore the theme ‘Sustaining Excellence through Multi-Disciplinary Research. FGS Conference is a unique platform for researchers, scholars, and professionals to come together, exchange ideas, and foster collaborative efforts in a diverse range of disciplines.
CHIEF GUEST & KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne
CHIEF GUEST
Vice Chancellor, University of Colombo
Professor Tsung Fei Khang
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, Malaysia
RESEARCH POLICY DIALOGUE - PANNEL MEMBERS
Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne
Vice Chancellor, University of Colombo
Dr Dushni Weerakoon
Executive Director, Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS), Sri Lanka
Professor Sirimal Abeyratne
Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo
Professor M. N. Kaumal
Faculty of Science, University of Colombo
Dr. Seuwandhi B. Ranasinghe
MODERATOR
Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Colombo
ORGANISING COMMITTEE
Dr. Mayuri Atapattu
CONFERENCE CO-CHAIR
Dr. Rushan Abeygunawardana
CONFERENCE CO-CHAIR
EDITORIAL COMMITTEE
| Professor A. A. Azeez (Dean/FGS) | Professor K. Dissanayake (Director of Studies/FGS) |
| Professor Chandana Aluthge (BSDS Chair Person) | Dr. D. B. D. L Samaranayake (BSPS Chair Person) |
| Senior Professor K. Amirthalingam (Faculty of Arts) | Professor (Chair) S. S. M. W. Seneviratne (Faculty of Law) |
| Professor R. Senathiraja (Faculty of Management) | Professor A. A. C. Abeysinghe (Faculty of Management) |
| Professor S. C. Padmakumara (Faculty of Arts) | Professor M. T. M. Mahees (Faculty of Arts) |
| Professor Gameela Samarasinghe | Dr. G. R. P. Silva (Faculty of Management) |
| Dr. T. C. Ediriwickrama (Faculty of Management) | Dr. S. B. Ranasinghe (Faculty of Management) |
| Dr. S. Amarasuriya (Faculty of Medicine) | Dr. K. P. P. U. Jayawardena (Faculty of Arts) |
| Dr. I. A. J. K. Dissanayake (Faculty of Science) | Dr. W. A. S. Dishanka (Faculty of Management) |
| Dr. D. G. S. Damayanthi (Faculty of Management) | R. Y. H. De Alwis Seneviratne (Faculty of Management) |
| M. A. M. Hakeem (Faculty of Law) | Mr. J. A. S. C. Jayasinghe (Faculty of Management) |
| Ms. T. R. Galappaththige (Faculty of Law) | Ms. Sachini de Fonseka (University of Colombo) |
| Ms. A. C. I. Kinkini (Faculty of Education) |
CONFERENCE AGENDA
| 09.30 a.m. | Registration and Morning Tea |
| 10.00 a.m. | Commencement |
| 10.05 a.m. |
Welcome Address by Professor A. A. Azeez, Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo |
| 10.10 a.m. |
Address by the Chief Guest, Senior Professor (Chair) H. D. Karunaratne, Vice Chancellor, University of Colombo |
| 10.15 a.m. |
Keynote Speech by Professor Tsung Fei Khang, Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, Malaysia |
| 11.00 a.m. | Research Policy Dialogue, moderated by Dr. Seuwandhi B. Ranasinghe, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo |
| 12.30 p.m. | End of the Morning Session and Lunch |
| 01.30 p.m. | Commencement of the Parallel Sessions |
| 04.30 p.m. | Plenary Session |
| 05.00 p.m. | Evening Tea and End of the Conference |
PROCEEDINGS
GALLERY
CONTACT US
Dr. Mayuri Atapattu
Conference Co-chair
Email: mayuri@hrm.cmb.ac.lk
Telephone: +94 77 360 74 54
Dr. Rushan Abeygunawardana
Conference Co-chair
Email: rab_abey@stat.cmb.ac.lk
Telephone: +94 71 442 52 76
Ms. Limani Pimburage
Conference Assistant
Email: conference@fgs.cmb.ac.lk
Telephone: +94 11 205 56 56
Faculty of Graduate Studies,
35/30, Prof. Stanley Wijesundara Mawatha, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka
Telephone: +94 11 205 56 56