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Welcome to the Faculty of Graduate Studies

FGS offers a variety of programs, ranging from postgraduate diploma level to doctoral level. Currently, there are over thirty five programs offered by the various Faculties and institutions, leading to a Master’s degree. Some of the courses are based only on course work, while others are based on research, and some others are a mix of course work and research. Course work at FGS means face-to-face teaching as in a traditional university. These courses are usually conducted during weekends or evenings, to enable people who are already employed to enhance their knowledge and skills. In order to be more accessible, FGS hopes to be in a position to launch distance learning modules in the near future.

Postgraduate study at MPhil (Master of Philosophy) and PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) levels are possible in each Faculty of the University of Kelaniya. These programs tend to build on the skills acquired at undergraduate and Master’s levels. They involve an applicant being assigned to a supervisor for guidance in conducting research. The applicant and supervisor/s work together to achieve the objectives of the research program. If you have no previous experience in conducting research, it would be best to register for a Master’s level program before attempting an MPhil or PhD. This is because most Master’s level programs include modules on research methodology.

Vision

"The vision of the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) is based on the purpose of education from ancient times: Natthi vijjaa Sama.m pa~n~naa (Pali), ‘there is no power comparable to knowledge’ or ipsa scientia potestas est [Latin] ‘knowledge is power.’ Therefore, FGS envisages that its graduates will have the knowledge to wield power in different spheres and make the world a better place, through their dedication to research, openness to new ideas, and mastery of analytical skills"

Mission

"The mission of the Faculty of Graduate Studies is to encourage research and dissemination of knowledge at postgraduate level. FGS works with academic staff, students and administrative staff in all the Faculties of the University of Kelaniya to promote excellence in postgraduate education. Postgraduate education at the University of Kelaniya is a shared experience. FGS works together with academic departments across the university to provide graduate programs at Master’s, MPhil, and PhD levels to create a dynamic intellectual climate for its students"

23^rd Conference on Postgraduate Research

International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPRC) - 2023

24^th November 2023

“Enrichment of academic strength through research”.

Keynote Speaker - Prof. Padmanabhan Balaram

National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) Bengaluru, India

Prof. Padmanabhan Balaram is an eminent Indian biochemist in the scientific community worldwide. For nearly a decade, he was the Director of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bangalore, India, which was ranked first in India in both the overall and academic categories of the 2023 Nature Index Annual Tables. Prof. Balaram obtained his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Pune University, followed by a master’s degree from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur. He earned his Ph.D. from Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburgh and underwent post-doctoral training at the Department of Chemistry, Harvard University, U.S.A, under Nobel laureate Robert Burns Woodward. At the age of 24, he joined the Molecular Biophysics Unit (MBU) faculty at IISc, Bangalore, established by Prof. G.N. Ramachandran. Prof. Balaram’s early research focused on the membrane-active peptide alamethicin, which led to a long-standing interest in the conformational limitations on backbone folding induced by the unique residue alpha aminoisobutyric acid (Aib).

He has also made significant contributions to the design and synthesis of disulphide-containing model peptides, which has permitted the construction of bioorganic models for redox proteins with active disulphide loops. His outstanding contributions include studies on the structure, conformation and biological activity of designed and natural peptides, the use of NMR, crystallography and mass spectrometry for proteins and peptides, studies on Plasmodium falciparum triosephosphate isomerase (TIM) and computational analysis of protein structures. His outstanding research contribution is evidenced by an h-index of 77 and over 23,000 citations from nearly 500 scientific papers. He has also served on the editorial boards of several reputed journals and been conferred honorary doctorates from several universities. In recognition of his far-ranging contributions and services, he was awarded the Indian civilian honours Padma Shri in 2002 and Padma Bhushan in 2014. Other significant awards and recognitions include Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar award (1986), The World Academy of Science (TWAS) Prize (1994), the G.D.Birla Award (1994), The Distinguished Alumnus Award from IIT Kanpur (2000) and recently, the R. Bruce Merrifield Award (2021) of the American Peptide Society.

Guest of Honor - Prof. Hemalatha Balaram

Molecular Biology and Genetics Unit, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research Bengaluru, India

Prof. Hemalatha Balaram is a renowned Indian biochemist. She was a professor at the Jawaharlal Nehru Center for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) in Bangalore, India, which is ranked among the top ten academic institutions in India according to the Nature Index Annual Tables 2023. Prof. Hemalatha Balaram received her doctorate from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and did postdoctoral research at the University of California, San Francisco, USA. After a short stint at the ASTRA Research Center India, she joined JNCASR as a Faculty Fellow in

1996 and has been a professor since 2008. She was Dean of Academic Affairs from 2008 to 2011 and has been Dean of Faculty Affairs since 2015. Prof. Hemalatha has several years of experience in the areas of molecular parasitology, metabolism in parasitic protozoa, molecular enzymology and protein structure-functional analysis. The focus of research in her laboratory is on understanding biochemical pathways and metabolism in the malaria parasite Plasmodium, as well as protein structure-functional analysis of enzymes involved in purine nucleotide synthesis and fumarate metabolism in the parasite. She is also the author and co-author of more than 100 peer-reviewed journal and conference papers with an H-index of 26 and over 1,800 citations

Conference Committee

Convener
Senior Professor Nilanthi Renuka de Silva
Vice-Chancellor
University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

Conference Chair
Senior Professor N. A. K. P. J. Seneviratne
Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies

Editorial Board
Prof. N. Jayathilaka : Department of Chemistry
Senior Professor N. A. K. P. J. Seneviratne : Department of Chemistry
Dr. H. S. M. M. Jayawardene : Department of Modern Languages
Prof. He. Wa. Bihesh Indika Sampath : Department of Sinhala

Conference Secretary
Mr. K. B. S. L. Wijeratne
Deputy Registrar, Faculty of Graduate Studies

Conference Coordinators
Science, Technology, Mathematics and Medicine: Prof. M. D. M. D. W. M. M. K. Yatawara
Accounting, Business and Management: Dr. M. L. D. C. J. Liyanage
Humanities, and Social Sciences : Dr. Udara de Silva
Dr. Achala Abeykoon
Multidisciplinary Studies: Dr. W. V. A. D. Karunarathna

Technical Coordinator:

Mr. Arjun De Silva

Conference Co-Coordinators
Mr. Padmika Wadanambi
Ms. D. S. R. E. S.Gunawardhana
Ms. T. J. Sarathchandra

Sessions Chairs

Prof. A. I. Divakara
Prof. A. M. T. Amarakoon
Prof. Chaminda Abesinghe
Prof. He. Wa. Bihesh Indika Sampath
Prof. Jeewantha Premarathna
Prof. Kaushalya Yatigammana
Prof. M.D.M.D.W.M.M.K Yatawara
Prof. Nadeesha Gunawardhan
Prof. Nayana Gunathilaka
Prof. Osantha Nayanapriya
Prof. Priyani Paranagama
Prof. R. K. L. M. Dharmasiri
Prof. Ruwan Wijesundara
Prof. Seetha Bandara
Prof. Sena Rathnayaka
Prof. Shashikala Rajapaksha
Prof. Suranga Wickramarachchi
Dr. Achala Abeykoon

Dr. Aruna Wanninayaka Dr. B. M. T. Kumarika
Dr. C. D. H. M. Premaratne
Dr. Chamila Kadigamuwa
Dr. Dinali Fernando
Dr. M. L. D. C. J. Liyanage
Dr. Mahendra Gunawardena
Dr. Nuwani Manamperi
Dr. P. M. Thusitha B. Wickramasinghe
Dr. Prabashini Wijewantha
Dr. Samanthi Jayawardena
Dr. Sudath Senarath
Dr. Udara De Silva
Dr. Vindya Weerawardhana
Dr. W. M. A. P. Halmillawewa
Dr. W. V. A. D. Karunarathna
Mr. Arjun De Silva

Panel of Reviewers

Science, Technology, Mathematics and Medicine
Prof. T. G. A. N. Chandrasena Prof. U. P. K. Epa Prof. W. M. D. N. Wijeyaratne Dr. B. G. N. Sewwandi Dr. C. Rajapakse Dr. C. W. Subasinghe Dr. D. M. P. V. Dissanayaka Dr. D. N. Wickramaarachchi Dr. H. A. C. C. Perera	Dr. J. N. Dahanayake Dr. K. G. Priyashantha Dr. N. Fernando Dr. N. Warnajith Dr. P. K. S. Godamunna Dr. R. P. G. K. Rajapaksa Dr. T. Fernando Dr. U. P. Liyanage Dr. W. M. A. P. Halmillawewa
Accounting, Business and Management
Sr. Prof. L. D. Amarasinghe Sr. Prof. N. A. K. P. J. Seneviratne Sr. Prof. P. A. Paranagama Prof. A. L. A. K. Ranaweera Prof. B. A. G. G. Mahendra Prof. D. R. Pandithavidana Prof. I. V. N. Rathnayake Prof. K. C. R. N. Attanayake Prof. K. M. D. C. Jayathilaka Prof. M. D. M. D. W. M. M. K. Yatawara Prof. M. K. B. Weerasooriya Prof. M. N. Chandratilake Prof. N. Jayathilaka Prof. N. V. Chandrasekara Prof. P. A. D. H. N. Gunathilaka Prof. P. A. S. R. Wickramarachchi Prof. R. A. S. P. Senanayake Prof. S. Hettiarachchi	Prof. R. Abeysekera Prof. Ravindra Dissanayake Dr. D. M. N. S. W. Dissanayake Dr. J. A .C. B. Jayasinghe Dr. J. M. Ruwani Fernando Dr. K. G. M. Nananyakkara Dr. M. L. D. C. J. Liyanage Dr. P. Wijewantha Dr. R. A. I. C. Karunarathne Dr. R. M. D. A. P. Rajapakse Dr. Upul Lekamge Dr. W. M. H. N. Wijekoon Dr. W. M. S. K. Wanigasekara Mr. B. S. S. U. Bandara
Social Sciences and Humanities
Snr. Prof. K. Karunathilake Snr. Prof. P. Hewage Prof. D. T. Koggalage Prof. G. P. T. S. Hemakumara Prof. G. T. M. Hewage Prof. Herson Dias Prof. J. A. P. Kumari Prof. Lal Mervin Dharmasiri Prof. Manjula Ranagalage Prof. Osantha Thalpawila Prof. Tudor weerasinghe Dr. A. M. S. Achala Abeykoon Dr. Anjalee Wickramasinghe Dr. Chamila Siriwardhane Dr. D. N. Thoradeniya Dr. E. A. D. Anusha Edirisinghe Dr. G. A. P. K. Ganegoda Dr. G. K. R. Jayaweera Dr. H. R. S. Sulochani Dr. Hansamala Ritigahapola Dr. K. R. N. Harshani Dr. Kusumalatha Lankamulla Dr. Liyanage Tudor Weerasinghe Dr. M. G. L. Mahesh Premarathna Dr. N. Gunasekara	Dr. N. P Dammika Padmakanthi Dr. P. D. C. S. Dharmadasa Dr. Priyanwada Wanigasooriya Dr. S. Kannangara Dr. S. A. D. H. N. Suraweera Dr. Sugath Mahinda Senarath Dr. V. Edirisinghe Dr. W. V. P. H. Ranaweera Dr. Wajira Gunasena Ven. Naotunne Wimalagnana Mrs. Anuruddhika Kularathna Mr. A. R. N. D. Ramanayaka Ms. A. S. P. Rupasinghe Ms. B. A. K. M. Bamunusinghe Mr. Buddhika Jayasundara Ms. D. I. Fernando Mr. H. M. N. Herath Mrs. H. M. O. V. Herath Ms. Indeewari K. Galagama Ms. K. N. Gamage Ms. M. I. Jansz Ms. Osanka H. Rathnasiri Ms. P. V. N. Perera Ms. Samanthika Priyadarshani Mr. S. V. Hemachandra
Multidisciplinary Studies
Snr Prof. N. A. K. P. J. Seneviratne Prof. M. D. M. D. W. M. M. K. Yatawara Prof. S. P. Senanayake Prof. S. S. Weligamage Dr. Chamila Siriwardene Dr. R. A. I. C. Karunarathne Dr. S. A. D. H. N. Suraweera

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Closing date: 2023/06/20

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Rs. 200,000 course fee must be completed before applying for the exam

Doctor of Business Administration

Web: http://fcms.kln.ac.lk/dbakelaniya/

Introduction

DBA is a 'professional doctorate' with a focus on business practice with the deep understanding of related theoretical underpinnings. DBA program and its candidates pivot on making a seminal contribution to their chosen profession and industry. It is designed to enhance executive and professional practice through the application of sound theory and rigorous research into real and complex issues in business and management. It enhances the capability to develop knowledge and theory, and their application. The key features of this program therefore are to develop personal, consultancy and research skills in the context of rigorous and relevant research ﬁeld

Aim of the Programme

The DBA is a considerably more structured approach and its aim is to achieve theoretical and practical outcomes through an incremental approach for developing advanced management competencies and research skills.

Objectives of the Programme

To contribute to both theory and practice in relation to business and management.
To develop professional practice and to contribute to professional knowledge of management.
To create new knowledge through original/ applied research of a quality that makes a significant contribution to development of the business field and satisfy peer review and merit publication.
To demonstrate critical reading and analytical skills by critically analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating data, making judgments and identifying solutions to problems.
To demonstrate a systematic acquisition and understanding of substantial amount of knowledge in the professional practice
To conceptualize, design and implement new projects to generate new knowledge and applications
To respond efficiently and effectively to the changing developmental needs of the market
To make judgments on complex issues in the field of business even in the absence of complete data and communicate ideas and conclusions effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences
To identify, conceptualize and provide creative insights to complex issues and problems and demonstrate self-direction and confidence in solving problems
to exercise high level of autonomy and initiative in professional, administrative and managerial activities
To demonstrate leadership and originality in tackling and solving problems
To exercise personal judgment and responsibility in complex and unpredictable situations in professional and/or managerial environments.

Teaching Methods and Evaluation Criteria

In the phase 1 (First Year) of the DBA programme candidates should follow four compulsory course units and one elective course unit. Prominent lecturers in the field are expected to deploy for the teaching process. In addition to class room lectures, the following methods will be used in the teaching and learning process to enhance the quality of the programme.

Lectures
Seminars
Workshops
Presentations
Interactive contacts and discussions
Action learning projects
Case studies

A Doctoral Committee (DC) which comprises of members of Board of Study (BOS) of the faculty will be set up to evaluate students’ progression. The committee will evaluate the students’ research proposals, make recommendations and evaluate students’ progress. At the end of the first year, students are required to present their research proposal (proposal defence).. In the dissertation write up stage students are required to work with two supervisors. To maintain satisfactory academic progress students will be advised to meet each of supervisors at least fortnightly. Six month progress report must be submitted to the Doctoral Committee (DC) of the Board of Study of the Faculty. Each student should publish at least one paper with supervisors. Two examiners will be appointed to evaluate the thesis. After evaluating the thesis an oral (viva voce) examination will be held to defend the thesis.

The currently implemented Learning Management System (LMS) of the university will be introduced to the DBA students too to interact with supervisors, teachers and fellow students. University has a digital library which has 70,000 academic journals with popular data bases (eg. EBSCO) and an e-repository. Students can access these databases from the university and their homes as well.

Evaluation Procedure

Performance of the phase 1 will be monitored based on continuous assessments and end semester examination.
Candidates should follow the five compulsory courses and one of the elective courses and are required to pass all (the pass mark for a subject is 50).
The proposal will be evaluated by the Doctoral Committee (DC) by arranging a date for the oral presentation.
To maintain satisfactory academic progress a progress review meetings will be held with supervisors in every 6 months. Progress reports must be submitted to the Doctoral Committee (DC) for its evaluations.
Two examiners will be appointed to evaluate the thesis. One examiner from the internal (University of Kelaniya) and the other examiner from the external with appropriate professional and academic qualifications.
After evaluating the thesis it would be subjected to an oral (viva voce) examination. Candidate must pass the oral examination by defending his/her thesis to obtain the DBA degree.
Candidates should publish at least one research article in refereed journals before submitting the thesis.
Outcome of the Examination

Programme Type: Onsite

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Faculty of Commerce & Management Studies,

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Sustaining Excellence in Multidisciplinary Research in the Context of the New Normal

Research over the years has grown in multiple directions, sustaining the interest in an academic inquiry into new knowledge. Multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research has been able to push the academic inquiry onto new frontiers creating new avenues, new disciplinary interests, and new world views. At the same time, in recent years a new normal has taken place as the world’s social structures have been challenged by the COVID-19 global pandemic. Millions of people lost their lives and jobs due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which certainly has shaken the world. Therefore, a collaboration between business organizations, stakeholders, and scholars will be vital to face these new challenges. Business organizations and stakeholders will be challenged by questions like, how will they operate in the new normal? How will they maintain a sustaining relationship? How will they challenge by society as never before? At the same time, scholars of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research will also be challenged.

Drawing on these challenges in the new normal, this year’s International Postgraduate Research Conference focuses on “Sustaining Excellence in Multidisciplinary Research in the Context of the New Normal”. We believe horizons in research should be expanded and experimented to provide new knowledge to face these new challenges. Thus, we invite papers that inquire into disciplinary differences and specificities that expand and sustain new ideas in their different fields and through their collaborative efforts to comfort and thrive the society in the new normal. We welcome papers in the following broader tracts that focus on building a better future by examining many questions as we move towards a new normal.

Disciplines

Business Management

Computing & Technology

Humanities & Social Sciences

Science

Medical Sciences

Digital Science

Key-note Speaker

Professor LIM, Cher Ping (林質彬教授)

Professor Lim Cher Ping was a Professor of Education and was the Director of the Asia-Pacific Centre of Excellence for Teacher Education and Innovations and Director of International Partnerships at the School of Education in Edith Cowan University (Australia). His research and development focus has been on supporting the sustainability and scalability of innovations in schools and teacher education institutions. Professor Lim has also provided technical consultancy services on information and communication technology in education to UNESCO, Inter-American Development Bank, World Bank, World Links, Microsoft, universities, schools, and the Government of Barbados, Indonesia, and Oman. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of The Internet and Higher Education.

Area(s) of Expertise:

Games and learning in schools
ICT in teacher education
Innovations in assessment and curriculum and their sustainability and scalability in education ecological systems

Conference Date

12^th January 2022

Conference Chair

Senior Professor Ariyarathna Jayamaha

Conference Co-ordinators

Faculty of Commerce & Management Studies: Dr. Pubuduni Jeewandarage

Faculty of Computing & Technology: Dr. Laalitha Liyanage

Faculty of Medicine: Prof. N.M. Devanarayana

Faculty of Humanities: Dr. Chandeera Gunawardhana

Faculty of Science: Senior Professor L.B.D.R.P. Wijesundara

Faculty of Social Sciences: Dr. Namali Suraweera

Board of Study in Digital Learning: Dr. Anuradhi Welhenge

Board of Study in Multi-disciplinary Studies: Dr. W.V.A.D. Karunarathne

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