Welcome to the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Science 2021 (Virtual Conference – ICMAS 2021)
The International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Science is organized by the Faculty of Science, University of Colombo to celebrate 100 years of excellence in Science. The main objective of the conference is to update the recent developments of knowledge and practices in basic sciences and to enhance and promote multidisciplinary research as a tool to overcome challenges in the coming decade and beyond. The conference will be held on a virtual platform and will consist of forums, workshops, mini-conferences and keynote speeches. The conference will be held in late November and authors are welcome to submit research articles.
ICMAS 2021 - Conference Registration
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Harsha Aturupane
Lead Economist
Education Global Practice,
The World Bank
Conference dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Call for papers | 25 February 2021 |
| Submission Deadline | 15 May 2021 |
| Submission Deadline for FoS Postgraduate Students | 31 May 2021 |
| Submission Deadline for AUA Member Universities | 31 May 2021 |
| Review process completion | 30 July 2021 |
| Author Notification | 31 July 2021 |
| Revised paper deadline | 10 August 2021 |
| Final notification to authors | 01 September 2021 |
| Registration | 30 September 2021 |
| Conference | 24-26 November 2021 |
Conference Tracks and Focus Areas
A. Modeling and Simulation in Sciences
Co-Chairs: Prof. Samantha Weerasinghe Dr. Jagath Wijerathna
Coordinator: Ms. Mahesha Jayakody
Members: Dr. Pasan Fernando Prof. Inoka C Perera Dr. Jeyasingam Jeyasugiththan Dr. Dilina Perera
- Mathematical Modeling & Simulation: International Symposium
- Monte Carlo and molecular dynamics
- Computational Chemistry and Cheminformatics
- Ecological / Biological Modeling
- Bioinformatics
- Infectious Disease Transmission Models: Symposium
B. Research and Innovation towards a Sustainable Future
Co-Chairs: Prof. Chandrika M Nanayakkara Prof. Deepthi Wickramasinghe
Coordinator: Dr. Surani Ediriweera
Members: Prof. Chamari M Hettiarachchi Dr. M N Kaumal Dr. H D Dharshani Bandupriya Dr. Thilini A Perera Dr. Roshan Niloofa Dr. Sachini Amarasekara Dr Gayathri Silva
- Environment and Climate Science
- Biotechnology for a sustainable future
- Molecular Biology and Therapeutics
- Research and innovation towards better health and immunity
C. Advances in Basic Sciences towards Technological Development
Co-Chairs: Prof. Chandana Jayaratne Prof. Dhammike P Dissanayake
Coordinator: Dr. Neranga Abeyasinghe
Members: Dr. Dilushan Jayasundara Dr. Hasini Perera Dr. Hiran Jayaweera Dr. Anuradha Mahasinghe Dr. Manuja Lamabadusuriya Dr. Sashiprabha Vithanarachchi Dr. Thilini A Perera
- Nuclear Science, Technology and Applications
- Astronomy and Space Sciences
- Instrumentation and Automation
- Sensing, Spectroscopy and Electrochemistry
- Materials science and technology
- Smart Agriculture
- Quantum Computing – Mini Symposium
D. Science & Mathematics Education: Challenges and Opportunities
Co-Chairs: Dr. Chanakya J Wijeratne Dr. Aashani Tillakaratne Dr. Iroja Caldera Dr. Siyath Gunawardene
Coordinator: Dr. Monika Madhavi
- Conducting science labs under the new normal
- Active learning in online classes
- Teaching as Research
- Student engagement strategies
- Assessment and feedback
- Student centred learning
- Blended learning
- Qualitative classroom research
- Teaching large classes (higher education)
E. Biodiversity, Conservation and Natural Resources
Co-Chairs: Dr. Sampath Seneviratne Dr. Hashendra Kathriarachchi
Coordinator: Dr. Devanmini Halwatura
Members: Ms. Amaya Sathurusinghe Dr. Vindhya Kulasena Dr Kalpanie Marasinghe Dr. Ireshika de Silva Dr. Tharindunee Jayakody
- Conservation and Restoration
- Microbes for the future
- From natural products to medicines
F. Decision Science
Co-Chairs: Prof. Chandima Tillakaratne Dr. Rushan Abeygunawardena
Coordinator: Dr. Gayan Dharmarathne
Members: Dr. Sameera Viswakula Dr. G P Lakraj Dr. H A S G Dharmarathne
- Surveys, sampling and estimation
- Statistical methods for decision making
- Mathematical Tools for Decision making
International Symposium on Applied Mathematics, Modeling, Analysis and Simulations
Symposium on Infectious Diseases Modeling
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