Two Days of Ideas & Innovation
Explore the complete programme of ICEWSE 2026, featuring keynote speeches, invited lectures, oral presentations, poster presentations, and special conference events across two inspiring days.
University of Moratuwa
Sri Lanka
Day One
Monday, 05 October 2026
Registration
Conference registration and participant check-in
Inauguration
High Tea
Dr. Mareledi Gina Maswabi
Commonwealth National Climate Finance Adviser for Sri Lanka at the Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub
“Water, Climate and Future of Resilience: Rethinking Sustainable Development in South Asia”
Dr. R. Arun Prasath
DGET, PU, India
“Smart Energy Materials and Advanced Devices for the Global Clean-Energy Transition”
Prof. Lalith Rajapakse
Department of Civil Engineering, UoM, Sri Lanka
“Climate-Resilient Water Resources Management: Integrating Ecohydrology for a Sustainable Future”
Dr. D.S Sharada
DGET, PU, India
“Solar Fuels and Advanced Catalysis: Converting Sunlight into Sustainable Energy”
Lunch Break
Dr. B. M. Jaffar Ali
DGET, PU, India
“Biofuels and Carbon Capture Technologies for a Low-Carbon Energy Future”
Mr. A. H. R. Ratnasooriya
Department of Civil Engineering, UoM, Sri Lanka
“Building Resilient Coastal Communities: Hydraulic Approaches to Coastal Hazards and Climate Adaptation”
Dr. S. Sivasankari
DGET, PU, India
“Waste-to-Energy and Biomass Conversion: Sustainable Pathways toward a Circular Bioeconomy”
Dr. Nimal Wijayaratna
Department of Civil Engineering, UoM, Sri Lanka
“Hydrodynamic Modelling for Coastal Hazard Prediction and Climate-Resilient Infrastructure”
Tea Break
Oral Presentations
Parallel research presentations by conference participants
Poster Presentations
Poster presentations and research discussions
Cultural Program
Special evening programme celebrating culture and community.
Gala Dinner
An evening gathering for conference participants and invited guests.
Day Two
Tuesday, 06 October 2026
Welcome – Day 02
Dr. Asanka Rodrigo
Department of Electrical Engineering, UoM, Sri Lanka
“Resilient and Sustainable Power Systems: Integrating Modelling, Reliability, Power Quality and Energy Economics”
Oral Presentations
Research presentations by conference participants
Tea Break
Dr. HGLN Gunawardhana
Department of Civil Engineering, UoM, Sri Lanka
“Groundwater–Surface Water Interactions under a Changing Climate: Challenges for Sustainable Water Security”
Dr. Krishna Kumar Jaiswal
DGET, PU, India
“Advanced Bioprocess Engineering for Sustainable and Next-Generation Biofuels”
Dr. B. C. Dissanayake
Department of Civil Engineering, UoM, Sri Lanka
“Smart Irrigation and Geospatial Technologies for Climate-Resilient Water Management”
Lunch Break
Eng. D. D. Ariyaratna
Former Secretary to the State Ministry of Irrigation, Sri Lanka
“Evolution of Scientific Approaches in Hydrology for Meso-catchments in Sri Lanka”
Dr. xxxxxx
DGET, PU, India
“Biotechnology and Bioprocess Innovation for the Future of Renewable Fuels”
Dr. K. Srinivasamoorthy
Department of Earth Science, PU, India
“Geospatial Technologies for Sustainable Groundwater and Energy–Water Resource Management”
Dr. xxxxxx
DGET, PU, India
“Transforming Biomass Resources into Sustainable Energy for a Low-Carbon Future”
Poster Presentations
Poster presentations and research discussions
Tea Break
Valedictory Session and Certificate Distribution
Closing session followed by distribution of certificates to conference participants and presenters.