‘RESCON 2019’ON OCTOBER 11

“PGIS Research Congress (Rescon) 2019” organized by the Postgraduate Institute of Science (PGIS), University of Peradeniya for the sixth consecutive year will be held on October 11, 2019 at the PGIS premises from 8.30 am onwards.

The ceremonial inauguration will be graced by His Excellency the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka as the Chief Guest, Prof. Upul B. Dissanayake, the Vice Chancellor, University of Peradeniya, as the Guest of Honor accompanied by Prof. H.M.T.G.A. Pitawala (Director, Postgraduate Institute of Science), Prof. S.R. Kodituwakku (Dean, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya) and Prof. A.D.L.C. Perera (Chairperson, Rescon 2019).

The event will feature a set of technical sessions under five broad themes, a Keynote Speech by Prof. Alan Lyons of the City University of New York, USA, a Plenary Lecture by Prof. Veranja Karunaratne of University of Peradeniya and a Congress Dinner including a ‘Cultural Show’ by PGIS students. The congress aims to provide an excellent platform for the researchers to present their findings and to disseminate the knowledge on cutting-edge research carried-out in diverse array of scientific disciplines.

Over 150 research presentations from both local and international universities, research institutes and other private/public sector institutions have been selected for the ‘Rescon 2019’.

PGIS congress is one of the premier events organized by Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya which contributes towards advancement of scientific research in Sri Lanka.