The International Postgraduate Research Conference 2022

The International Postgraduate Research Conference 2022 of the Faculty of Graduate Studies is a multidisciplinary conference that highlights Research and Innovations in Crisis Situations in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Accounting, Business and Management, Humanities and Social Sciences, Medical Science, Digital Education, Computing and the role they play in scientific, economic, social, cultural, and sustainable development. The event will provide a platform for practitioners, academics, policy makers, researchers, and postgraduate students to share their experiences and expertise through presentation of high-quality research.
The conference this year will include a keynote address by Prof. Arti Kashyap, (Associate Professor at IIT Mandi in the School of Basic Sciences, India) followed by three plenary sessions.
• Plenary Session One – Accounting, Business and Management
Dr. Md. Kamrul Hasan, Associate Professor, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh and Coordinator - University of Kelaniya PhD Program in Bangladesh
• Plenary Session Two – Science
Prof. Channa De Silva - Professor of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Western Carolina University, USA
• Plenary Session Three – Science
Dr. Sidath Wijesinghe, Appalachain State University, Boone, NC, USA
"Research and Innovations in Crisis Situations"
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Arti Kashyap

Dr. Arti Kashyap is an Associate Professor at IIT Mandi in the School of Basic Sciences. She earned her Ph.D. degree from IIT Roorkee in 1996. She has been working with IIT Mandi since its inception. She has guided 9 Ph.D. students and published more than 100 research papers in International Journals. Dr. Arti Kashyap was awarded Simons Associateship from ICTP, Italy in 2015. Very recently, she has been selected as one of the role models featured in the book “She Is: 75 Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM)”. The announcement was made by the Principal Scientific Adviser Prof. K Vijay Raghavan and His Excellency, The British High Commissioner, Mr. Alex Ellis in Delhi on 3rd March 2022.
The primary area of research of Dr. Arti Kashyap is the study of magnetic materials using the first principles approach and the use of big data technologies for various applications including material design. Apart from this, she has a keen interest in socio-technical research areas; specifically in the space where technological intervention can fulfil societal needs. Her work on the use of dry pine needles to contain forest fires has already been accepted as a viable solution and has shaped the policy of the Forest Department of Himachal Pradesh. The solution involves creating biomass fuel from dry pine needles which can also help generate employment by developing small-scale industries for natural resources. Recently, she also participated in the UT level consultation meeting in Jammu for the deliberations on the theme “Forests for Livelihood”.
Dr. Arti Kashyap is the Chair of the Women Centre Committee at IIT Mandi and is actively involved in promoting the girl students in science and technology field.
Disciplines
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Accounting, Business, and Management
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Computing and Digital Education
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Medical Sciences
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Humanities and Social Sciences
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Conference Date
28th December 2022
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
Conference Secretary
Mr. K. B. S. L. Wijeratne
Deputy Registrar, Faculty of Graduate Studies
Editorial Board
Prof. N. Jayathilaka - Department of Chemistry
Prof. W. M. Semasinghe - Department of Economics
Dr. R. A. I. C. Karunaratne - Department of Human Resource Management
Dr. H. S. M. M. Jayawardene - Department of Modern Languages
Prof. A. I. Diwakara - Department of Sinhala
Dr. T. Rupasinghe - Department of Applied Computing
Conference Co-ordinators
Faculty of Commerce & Management Studies: Dr. R. M. S. Bandara
Faculty of Computing & Technology: Dr. Chanaka Udayanga
Faculty of Medicine: Dr. Anura Dissanayake
Faculty of Humanities: Ms. Kaumadie Bamunusinghe
Faculty of Science: Dr. K. M. D. C. Jayathilake and Dr. Chamila Kadigamuwa
Faculty of Social Sciences: Prof. Osantha Nayanapriya
Board of Study in Multi-Disciplinary Studies: Dr. W.V. A. D. Karunarathne
Financial Coordinator: Mrs. S. S. Gonapinuwala
Conference Management System Administrator: Mrs. M. S. Hettiarachchi
Technical Coordinator: Ms. N. R. P. W. Ranathunga
Sessions Chairs & Session Coordinators
Sessions Chairs
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Prof. Dilrukshi Ratnayake
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Prof. Jeewantha Premaratne
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Prof. K. B. Jayawardene
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Prof. M. G. Kularatne
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Prof. Nayana Gunathilaka
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Prof. S. S. Weligamage
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Prof. Sena Rathnayake
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Prof. Suranga Wickramarachchi
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Prof. Tissa Amarakoon
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Prof. Wasantha Subasinghe
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Ven. Prof. N. Dhammadinna Thero
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Dr. Amila Withanaarachchi
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Dr. Anura Dissanayake
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Dr. Aruna Wanninayake
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Dr. Chaminda Abeysinghe
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Dr. Jayangika Dahanayake
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Dr. Kaushalya Yatigammana
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Dr. Medha Gunaratna
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Dr. Priyanwada Wanigasooriya
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Dr. R. A. I. C. Karunarathne
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Dr. Ramani Jayasingha
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Dr. Ruwani Manampeeri
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Dr. Sidath Liyanage
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Dr. Thusitha Wickramasinghe
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Dr. Vindya Weerawardana
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Dr. Dulith Abeykoon
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Mr. Anuradha Subasinghe
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Mr. Hasitha Pathirana
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Mrs. Kumudu Gamage
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Ms. Lanka de Silva
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Session Coordinators
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Panel of Reviewers
Accounting, Business and Management
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Prof. D. M. R. Dissanayake
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Prof. U. L. T. P. Gunasekare
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Dr. Chatura Liyanage
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Dr. Nisansala Wijekoon
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Dr. R. A. I. C. Karunaratne
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Mr. D. K. Thilina
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Mr. M. R. P. Wijesinghe
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Mr. Nisal Gunawardane
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Mrs. K. D. G. Nayomi Wijesinghe
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Ms. W. D. N. Aruppala
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Computing
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Dr. Dhammika Weerasinghe
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Dr. Rajitha Tennekoon
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Dr. Sidath Liyanage
Digital Education
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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
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Snr. Prof. N. A. K. P. J. Seneviratne
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Prof. C. S. K. Rajapakse
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Prof. Meththika Vithanage
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Prof. N. Jayathilaka
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Prof. Nayana Gunathilaka
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Prof. P. K. D. D. P. Pitigala
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Prof. R. M. C. S. Ratnayake
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Prof. Rangika Bandara
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Prof. Suranga Wickramarachchi
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Prof. Zubia Rashid
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Medical Sciences
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Snr. Prof. A. R. Wickremasinghe
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Snr. Prof. Chrishantha Abeysena
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Snr. Prof. N. P. Sunil-Chandra
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Snr. Prof. Nilmini Silva Gunawardene
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Snr. Prof. P. S. Wijesinghe
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Snr. Prof. Ranjan Premaratna
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Prof. A. Pathmeswaran
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Prof. C. D. Ranasinha
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Prof. Madawa Chandratilake
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Prof. Sachith Mettananda
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Prof. Niranga M. Devanarayana
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Dr. Anura Dissanayake
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Dr. D. Atapattu-Bakmeewewa
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Dr. H. P. Wakkumbura
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Dr. Kavinda Dayasiri
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Dr. K. P. K. R. Karunagoda
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Dr. Shiromi Perera
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Dr. Y. S. Wijayasinghe
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Dr. O. T. M. R. K. S. B. Kalawana
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Humanities and Social Sciences
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Snr. Prof. Patrick Ratnayake
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Ven. Prof. Nedalagamuwe Dhammadinna Thero
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Prof. H. R. Anulawathie Menike
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Prof. J. M. Sudharmawathie
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Prof. K. B. Jayawardena
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Prof. K. M. P. Kulasekera
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Prof. M. G. Kularatne
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Prof. Prashanthi Narangoda
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Prof. R. A. S. P. Bandara
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Prof. Rajitha P. Kumara
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Prof. U. B. Karunananda
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Ven. Prof. Naotunne Wimalagnana Thero
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Prof. Wasantha Subasinghe
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Ven. Dr. Lagumdeniye Piyarathana Thero
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Dr. Chandeera Gunawardena
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Dr. Anjalee Wickramasinghe
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Dr. Anusha Salwathura
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Dr. Chamila Siriwardene
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Dr. Chaminda Abeysinghe
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Dr. Champika Dharmadasa
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Dr. Chinthaka Maddegoda
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Dr. E. A. D. Anusha Edirisinghe
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Dr. J. A. P. Kumari
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Dr. Manjula Gunarathna
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Dr. N. D.G. Gayantha
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Dr. Namali Suraweera
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Dr. Praba Manuratne
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Dr. Priyanwada Wanigasooriya
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Dr. R. D. P. Sampath Rajapakshe
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Dr. S. H. Mahesh Pathmakumara
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Dr. S. M. Assella
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Dr. Udara de Silva
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Dr. Vindya Weerawardhana
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Ven. Kurupita Assajithissa Thero
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Ven. Udawela Rewatha Thero
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Mr. Ananda Abeysundara
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Mr. Anuradha Subasinghe
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Mr. Aruna Lokuliyana
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Mr. D. A. K. Anupama
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Ms. D. G. T. A. Jayasinghe
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Mr. Hasitha Pathirana
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Mr. Jayamal de Silva
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Mr. Sampath Perera
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Mr. T. M. M. K. Tennakone
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Mr. Upul Jayantha Ranepura
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Mr. Wijayananda Rupasinghe
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Mrs. Dulanga Gunarathna
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Mrs. E. A. I. R. Edirisooriya
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Mrs. K. N. Gamage
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Ms. D. M. S. V. Balasooriya
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Ms. H. M. Oshadhi Vindya Herath
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Ms. Kaumadee Bamunusinghe
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Ms. K. M. D. Maheshika Bandaranayake
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Ms. Lanka De Silva
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Ms. Samanthika Priyadarshani
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Organizing Support Committee
Mr. H. J. Jayawardena
Mr. A. S. D. Silva
Mr. R. M. K. S. K. Jayasinghe
Ms. P. G. C. Sudarshani
Ms. H. A. S. U. Hangawatte
Ms. K. G. S. N. Lakmali
Ms. W. G. W. Wedisinghe
Mr. J. P. Priyantha
Mr. K. L. K. P. Perera
Mr. D. Weerashinghe
Volunteers
Mr. Indika Munaweera
Mrs. Maduri Shanika
Ms. Jami Lamahewa
Ms. Lakshmi Wimalarathna
Mr. Chandula Sooriyawansha
Ms. Thilakshi Sarathchandra
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