ICEWSE 2026
Global Visionaries & Experts

ICEWSE 2026 Distinguished Speakers

Bringing together world-class researchers, academicians, and industry pioneers to share groundbreaking insights in water management and green energy technologies.

Keynote Speakers

Renowned global leaders delivering visionary addresses on global sustainability challenges and technological breakthroughs.

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Expert Speakers – Water Track

Leading hydrogeologists, coastal engineers, and water resource experts addressing critical water security and climate challenges.

Dr. Nimal Wijayaratna
Water Track

Dr. Nimal Wijayaratna

B.Sc. Eng. Hons (Moratuwa), M.Sc (AIT, Thailand), PhD (Yokohama, Japan)

Senior Lecturer & Head, Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering Division
Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

Specialized in: Hydrologic & Hydrodynamic Modelling, Tsunamis & Storm Surges, Coastal Engineering
Mr. A. H. R. Ratnasooriya
Water Track

Mr. A. H. R. Ratnasooriya

B.Sc. Eng. Hons (Moratuwa), MPhil (Moratuwa)

Senior Lecturer, Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering Division
Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

Specialized in: Tsunami studies, Coastal studies, Hydraulics
Prof. Lalith Rajapakse
Water Track

Prof. Lalith Rajapakse

B.Sc. Eng. Hons (Moratuwa), M.Sc (Saitama, Japan), PhD (Saitama)

Professor of Hydraulic & Water Resources Engineering
Centre Chair/Director – UMCSAWM
UNESCO Chairholder – UNESCO Chair on SWRMSA, UoM, Sri Lanka

Specialized in: Water Resources Management, Ecohydrology, Climate Change
Dr. Luminda Gunawardhana
Water Track

Dr. Luminda Gunawardhana

B.Sc. Eng. Hons. (Peradeniya), MSc (AIT, Thailand), PhD (Tohoku, Japan)

Senior Lecturer & Head, Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering Division
Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

Specialized in: Ground & Surface Water Hydrology, Climate Change
Dr. Kasun De Silva
Water Track

Dr. Kasun De Silva

B.Sc. Eng. Hons (Moratuwa), M.Sc. (Moratuwa), Ph.D. (Saitama)

Senior Lecturer, Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering Division
Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

Specialized in: River Hydraulics, Flood Management, Sedimentation Modeling
Dr. Chatura Dissanayake
Water Track

Dr. Chatura Dissanayake

B.Sc. Eng. Hons. (Peradeniya), MSc (Tokyo), PhD (Tokyo, Japan)

Senior Lecturer, Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering Division
Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

Specialized in: Irrigation Engineering, GIS Applications, Flood Risk Management
Dr. Chamal Perera
Water Track

Dr. Chamal Perera

B.Sc. Eng. Hons. (Moratuwa), MSc (Moratuwa), PhD (Nagoya, Japan)

Lecturer, Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering Division
Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

Specialized in: Socio-hydrology, Disaster Management, Hydraulic Engineering
Mr. Nalintha Wijayaweera
Water Track

Mr. Nalintha Wijayaweera

B.Sc. Eng. Hons. (Moratuwa), MSc (Moratuwa)

Lecturer (On Contract), Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering Division
Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

Specialized in: Water Quality Modelling, Machine Learning, Groundwater Modelling
Expert Speakers – Energy Track

Distinguished scientists pioneering advancements in biofuels, green energy materials, bioprocess engineering, and smart device fabrication.

Dr. B. M. Jaffar Ali
Energy Track

Dr. B. M. Jaffar Ali

B.Sc. Physics (Madras), MSc (Anna Univ),
PhD (IISc)

Professor, Dept. of Green Energy Technology
Madanjeet Singh School of Green Energy Technologies, Pondicherry University, India

Specialized in: Biophotonics, Biofuels & Carbon Capturing
Dr. R. Arun Prasath
Energy Track

Dr. R. Arun Prasath

B.Sc. & M.Sc. Chemistry (Bharathiar), PhD & M.Phil. (Anna Univ)

Professor, Dept. of Green Energy Technology
Madanjeet Singh School of Green Energy Technologies, Pondicherry University, India

Specialized in: Smart Energy Materials & Device Fabrication
Dr. D. S. Sharada
Energy Track

Dr. D. S. Sharada

B.Sc. & M.Sc. Chemistry (Osmania), PhD (Univ of Hyderabad)

Professor, Dept. of Green Energy Technology
Madanjeet Singh School of Green Energy Technologies, Pondicherry University, India

Specialized in: Organic/Hybrid Materials, Solar Fuels & Catalysis
Dr. S. Sivasankari
Energy Track

Dr. S. Sivasankari

B.Sc. & PG (Bharathidasan), PhD (Univ of Madras)

Assistant Professor, Dept. of Green Energy Technology
Madanjeet Singh School of Green Energy Technologies, Pondicherry University, India

Specialized in: Biomass Energy Conversion for Bioenergy
Dr. Krishna Kumar Jaiswal
Energy Track

Dr. Krishna Kumar Jaiswal

PGD & PhD (Pondicherry University)

Assistant Professor, Dept. of Green Energy Technology
Madanjeet Singh School of Green Energy Technologies, Pondicherry University, India

Specialized in: Bioprocess Engineering for Biofuels
Dr. K. Srinivasamoorthy
Energy Track

Dr. K. Srinivasamoorthy

B.Sc. & M.Phil Geology (Madras), M.Sc & PhD (Annamalai)

Professor, Department of Earth Science
Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India

Specialized in: Hydrogeology, Remote Sensing and GIS