Panel Discussion on “New Directions in Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology in Sri Lanka”
on 2nd December 2015 from 3.30 – 5.00 pm
Mediator: Prof Ajith de Alwis
Panelists: Prof Saroj Jayasinghe, Prof Rezvi Sheriff, Prof O.A. Illeperuma, Dr Eranga Wijewickrama
Guest Lectures
“The Ethics of Data Science” by Dr Ruwan Weerasinghe, Senior Lecturer, UCSC on 2nd December from 5.00 – 5.45 p.m.
“Human Elephant Conflict” by Prof Devaka Weerakoon, Senior Lecturer, Univerisity of Colombo on 3rd December 3.30 – 4.15 pm
“Biotechnology for Human Well-being” by Dr Dharshan De Silva, Director/Senior Scientist, Genetech Research Institute on 4th December 2015 from 9.00 – 9.45 a.m.
Seminars and Workshops organized by Section E3
“ICT Industry Opportunities, Trends, Demand and Skills” on 2nd December 8.30 – 9.45 a.m.
“GCE O/L and GCE A/L Preparation for school teachers” on 3rd December 8.00 – 9.45 a.m.
“Impact of Social Media” on 4th December 8.00 – 9.00 a.m.
Oral Presentations of abstracts by Sections A, B, C, D, E1, E2, and F
Oral Presentations at Sectional Venues, on 2nd -4th December 2015
Poster Presentations of abstracts by Sections A, B, D, and E2
Poster Presentations on 2nd and 3rd December 2015 at corridors of Old Dean’s Office
Interactive session with presenters at 2 pm on 2nd December.
Presidential Addresses
| Section A | The Human Animal Interphase; Use and Misuse for Scientific Discovery Dr. Mayuri Thammitiyagoda |
02nd December at 11.15 a.m. |
| Section B | Forestry for Environmental Sustainability and Profitability: The Sri Lankan Perspective Dr. Priyan Perera |
04th December at 1.15 p.m. |
| Section C | Coastal Zone Developments in Sri Lanka; Recent Trends and Future Needs Eng. Harsha Ratnasooriya |
02nd December at 1.00 p.m. |
| Section D | Invasive Alien Aquatic Species (IAAS): Status, Concerns and Management in Sri Lanka Dr. U.P.K. Epa |
04th December at 2.15 p.m. |
| Section E1 | Applications of Graph Theory Dr. G.H.J. Lanel |
03rd December at 1.15 p.m. |
| Section E2 | New Frontiers for Essential Oils and Spices Industry: Opportunities and Challenges Prof. Bimali Jayawardana |
03rd December at 10.30 a.m. |
| Section E3 | ICT in Today’s Life Mr. Pubudu Liyanage |
04th December at 10.15 a.m. |
| Section F | Valuing Human Capital: Prospects and Challenges Dr. S. Weligamage |
03rd December at 11.30 a.m. |
*All Presidential Addresses are held on Biology Auditorium(A1)