IRC 2023: International Research Conference of SLTC 2023
The International Research Conference (IRC) 2023, hosted by SLTC Research University, stands as a beacon for innovation and collaboration in Sri Lanka’s academic landscape. As the sole corporate-driven, research-centered, and residential university in the country, SLTC emerged with a core mission: to bridge the gap in higher education, offering world-class opportunities and facilities aligned with global standards. The vision? To evolve into a hub of excellence fostering knowledge creation and nurturing human resources capable of spearheading transformative innovations for positive societal and economic changes.
Nestled within the renowned Satellite Station premises of Sri Lanka Telecom in Meepe, Padukka—situated approximately 33 kilometers east of Colombo along the High-Level Road—lies the expansive main campus of SLTC. This venue epitomizes the convergence point for IRC 2023, a pivotal event aimed at disseminating cutting-edge research findings, fostering creativity, and showcasing innovations. Its impact extends beyond academia, reaching students, researchers, industry leaders, governmental and non-governmental officials, and the broader public, all with a shared commitment to achieving sustainable development goals both within Sri Lanka and globally.
The IRC 2023 acts as a nexus, gathering esteemed researchers across diverse disciplines under nine thematic areas:
Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering & Built Environment, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical & Systems Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence & Robotics, Mathematics and Statistics, Social Sciences, Humanities, Culture & Education, Economics and Business Management, Sustainable Agriculture, Environment, and Food Security
Guided by a distinguished committee, IRC 2023 boasts a lineup of visionary leaders steering the conference toward success:
Organising Committee; Dr. Chamod Hettiarachchi (General Chair), Prof. Dush Jayakody (General Co-chair), Dr. Renuka Ariyawansha (General Co-Chair), Dr. Mahima Weerasinghe (Secretary)
Technical Committee Chair: Prof. S. L. Ranamukhaarachchi, Prof. Anoma Abeyratna, Prof. Hilary de Silva, Prof. K. A. S. Susantha, Prof. Shelton Perera, Dr. Udesh Oruthota, Dr. Rajeev Mallawaarachchi, Dr. Sampath Degalla, Dr. K. E. D. Sumanasiri, Dr. Lasith Yasakethu, Dr. Nicoloy Gurusinghe, Dr. Amila Vayanganie, Mr. Nadeeka Guruge, Dr. Deepika Priyadarshani
IRC 2023 aims not just to be a platform for sharing research but a catalyst for forging collaborations, advancing scientific inquiry, and propelling the nation and the world toward a brighter, more sustainable future through knowledge and innovation.