CREATING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS THROUGH RESEARCH

The Faculty of Humanities and Sciences reached another milestone in research by holding its 5th consecutive conference on 4th December, 2024.

The conference theme for this scholarly venture was ‘Creating Innovative Solutions through Research’ setting the platform for 55 local and international presenters of diverse disciplines to disseminate knowledge. Subject-specific and multidisciplinary conference papers in the fields of Natural Sciences, Nursing and Health Sciences, Law, Psychology, Education, English Language and Literature, and Mathematics and Statistics were selected after a double blind peer review process by eminent scholars in the respective fields.

Proceedings of SICASH 2024

Prof. Katherine B. Ensor the President of American Statistical Association from the University of Rice, USA graced the occasion as the keynote speaker of SICASH 2022. Furthermore, the plenary speeches conducted by Dr. Subhashinie Wijesundera Dr. Romola Rassool Mr. Prasantha Lal De Alwis PC. Prof. S. Sanjeewa Nishantha Perera Prof. Upali Samarajeewa Dr. Sunil De Silva and Prof. Piyanjali de Zoysa added to the scholarly value of SICASH 2022.

Keynote Speaker

Keynote Speaker

Professor Gareth Williams
Professor of Pharmaceutical Materials Science
Pharmaceutics UCL School of Pharmacy

Gareth received a MChem (Hons) degree from the University of Oxford in 2002. He remained in Oxford for a DPhil (PhD), which was completed in 2005. He then worked as a post-doctoral researcher and in science program management. In September 2010 he joined London Metropolitan University as a Senior Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Science, and in November 2012 was appointed to the UCL School of Pharmacy as a Lecturer in Pharmaceutics. He was promoted to Associate Professor in 2016 and to full Professor in 2020, when he also became Head of Pharmaceutics. Gareth leads a group of around 20 researchers applying inorganic and polymer-based nanomaterials to overcome drug delivery challenges.

Conference Chair

Pro. Charitha Jayaruk

Track Leaders

Organizing Committee

Plenary Speakers

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Available Tracks

Sub-theme:
“Transformative Innovation through Research in Applied Sciences”
Sub-areas:
– Recent Developments in Molecular Biology
– New Trends in Tissue Culture
– Future Drugs and Drug Delivery Systems
– Novel Applications in Microbiology
– Featuring Techniques in Environmental Remediation
– Advanced Materials for a Better Future

Sub-theme:
 Educational Research for Empowering Teaching-Learning Process

Sub-areas:
– Curriculum Development
– Learning and Assessment
– Education for 21st Century
– Education Management
– ICT and Education
– Instructional Design
– Comparative and International Education
– Education for Social cohesion
– Professional Development of Education Personnel

Sub-theme:
“Innovative Language and Literature Learning and Teaching Solutions through Research”
Sub-areas:
– Innovative Methods in English Language Teaching and Learning
– ESL Teacher and Learner Identity
– Inclusive ESL Classroom: Politics, Challenges and Implications
– Incorporating Technology in Language Teaching and Learning
– Innovative Approaches to Teaching Literature
– Tropes of Decolonization in Contemporary English Literature
– Portrayal of Inclusivity in South Asian English Literature

Sub-theme and areas:
Legal Research and Multidisciplinary Approach for Holistic Development in the Areas of
– Public Law
– Private and Comparative Law
– Commercial Law
– Public International Law
– Information and Communication Technology Law

Sub-theme:
“The Importance of Mathematics and Statistics in Multidisciplinary Research”
Sub-areas:
– Actuarial Mathematics
– Mathematical / Statistical Modelling
– Time Series Analysis
– Multivariate Data Mining

Sub-theme:
Multidisciplinary Health Research for Holistic Care Management in the Areas of;
– Clinical Nursing
– Nursing Education
– Nursing Management
– Community Health
– Pharmacology
– Nutrition and Dietetics
– Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
– Radiology and Medical Laboratory Science

Sub-theme:
“Psychology Research Aiming at Diversity, Technological Advancement, and Empowerment”
Sub-areas:
– Clinical and Counselling Psychology
– Work Psychology
– Sports and Exercise Psychology
– Developmental and Educational Psychology
– Social and Cultural Psychology
– Health and Wellbeing