ACADEMIC SESSIONS & VICE-CHANCELLOR’S
AWARDS 2025

Innovating Across Boundaries: Bridging Knowledge for
Global Impact

ASUoR 2025

Hosted by the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna

Abstract Submission

Academic Sessions & Vice-Chancellor's Awards 2025

Venue: Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna 

Academic Sessions is an annual forum organized by the University of Ruhuna to share research findings of staff and students. The Academic Sessions and Vice Chancellor’s Awards 2025 will be hosted by the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna in 2025.

Abstract Submission
Registration
Programme Book
Proceeding

KEY DATES

  • Calling for Abstracts - 20th Oct. 2024
  • Deadline for Submissions - 30th Nov. 2024
  • Notification of Acceptance - 15th Jan. 2025
  • Final Submission of Abstracts - 30th Jan. 2025
  • Calling for Oration - 20th Oct. 2024
  • Deadline for Submission of Oration - 30th Dec. 2024
  • Academic Sessions and Vice Chancellor’s Awards Ceremony 2025 - 5th Mar. 2025

SESSION THEMES

  • Education, Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Human Health, Pharmaceuticals and Medicine
  • Agriculture, Environment and Biological Sciences
  • Engineering, Technology and Applied Sciences
  • Pure Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics
  • Computer Science and Information Technology
  • Economics, Finance and Management

Guidelines for submissions

Instructions To Authors
Extended Abstract Format
Oration - Guidelines
Author Declaration Form
Presentation Template
CMT - Guidelines
Vice Chancellor's Awards Scheme
Camera-Ready - Guidelines
Camera-Ready - Template
Poster Template

Keynote Speaker

Senior Prof. Ajith De Alwis
Faculty of Engineering
University of Moratuwa
&
Chief Innovation Officer
National Innovation Agency, Sri Lanka

Advisory Board

Senior Prof. Sujeewa Amarasena

Vice-Chancellor
University of Ruhuna

Senior Prof. E.P.S. Chandana

Deputy Vice-Chancellor
University of Ruhuna

Senior Prof. Sudas D. Wanniarachchi

Dean, Faculty of Agriculture
University of Ruhuna

Organizing Committee

Dr. Menaka Fernando

Chairperson
Department of Crop Science
Faculty of Agriculture
+94718170319
menaka@crop.ruh.ac.lk

Dr. Chathura Dineth Perera

Secretary
Department of Agricultural Biology
Faculty of Agriculture
+94712154686
chathura@agbio.ruh.ac.lk

Prof. Nalika Priyanwada Ranathunge

Editor in Chief
Department of Agricultural Biology
Faculty of Agriculture
+94718680678
nalika@agbio.ruh.ac.lk

Dr. Dushan Kumarathunge

Treasurer
Department of Agricultural Biology
Faculty of Agriculture
+94779790110
dushank@agri.ruh.ac.lk

Dr. Anushka Bandara

Web Editor
Department of Agricultural Engineering and Environmental Technology
Faculty of Agriculture
+94706900198
cbandara@ageng.ruh.ac.lk

Mrs. K.V. Rohinie Vidyaratne

Senior Assistant Bursar
Faculty of Agriculture
+9441-2292200
rohini@admin.ruh.ac.lk

Faculty Representatives

Prof. Buddhika Perumpuli

Professor
Department of Food Science and Technology
Faculty of Agriculture
+9471-2424485
buddhikap@fst.ruh.ac.lk

Dr. Vindya Pathiraja

Senior Lecturer
Department of Pharmacy
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
+9470-3991765
vindyapathiraja@ahs.ruh.ac.lk

Dr. H.G. Sushan Mayuranga

Lecturer
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
+9471-4960369
sushan.m@cee.ruh.ac.lk

Dr. Kasun Anuruddha Bandara

Lecturer
Department of Fisheries & Aquaculture
Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology
+9470-5989914
kasun@fish.ruh.ac.lk

Dr. Lokeshwari Karunarathna

Senior Lecturer
Department of Sinhala
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
+9471-2416433
lokeshwarik@sinh.ruh.ac.lk

Mrs. Deepika Dissanayake

Lecturer
Department of Management and Entrepreneurship
Faculty of Management and Finance
+9471-8443281
dissanayake@mgt.ruh.ac.lk

Dr. G.J. Chandana

Lecturer
Department of Community Medicine
Faculty of Medicine
+9477-9040090
janakachandana@med.ruh.ac.lk

Prof. Nishantha K. Kalutharage

Professor
Department of Chemistry
Faculty of Science
+9471-4015080
knishantha@chem.ruh.ac.lk

Dr. Niranjan Kannangara

Lecturer
Department of Biosystems Technology
Faculty of Technology
+9477-2209242
niranjan@btec.ruh.ac.lk

Ms. K.A.I.M. Amarasekara

Assistant Librarian
Library
Faculty of Agriculture
+9471-1075774
inoshaamarasekara@lib.ruh.ac.lk

Background & History of Previous ACADEMIC SESSIONS

Academic SessionsVenueDatesThemeWeb Link
21st Academic SessionsFaculty of Graduate Studies and Library, University of Ruhuna20th March 2024Nurturing Excellence in Research: Boosting Empowerment-Oriented Advances in Academic ProductivityMore
20th Academic SessionsFaculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna07th June 2023Intellectual and Entrepreneurial Thrust for a Resilient and Progressive SocietyMore
19th Academic SessionsFaculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna2nd March 2022Overcoming challenges in the next decadeMore
18th Academic SessionsFaculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna3rd March 2021Together Towards ExcellenceMore
17th Academic SessionsFaculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna4th March 2020Innovation and Creativity for Social wellbeingMore
16th Academic SessionsFaculty of Science, University of Ruhuna6th March 2019Frontiers of Research, Innovation & EntrepreneurshipMore
15th Academic SessionsFaculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology, University of Ruhuna7th March 2018Research for Socio-ecological SustainabilityMore
14th Academic SessionsFaculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna1st March 2017Promoting Innovation Through ResearchMore
13th Academic Sessions 2nd March 2016Journey through Sprit of Research 
12th Academic Sessions 4th March 2015  
11th Academic SessionsFaculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna Knowledge Sharing for Present and Future NeedsMore
10th Academic SessionsFaculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna20th March 2013Research for FutureMore
9th Academic SessionsFaculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna22nd February 2012Getting Research in to Practice (GRIP)More
8th Academic SessionsFaculty of Science, University of Ruhuna22nd February 2011Frontiers in Research for National DevelopmentMore
7th Academic SessionsFaculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna17 &18th March 2010 More
6th Academic Sessions 25 & 26th March 2009  
5th Academic Sessions 05th March 2008  
4th Academic SessionsFaculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna29th January 2007Research For Human Well-BeingMore
3rd Academic Sessions    
2nd Academic Sessions    
1st Academic Sessions 04th July 2003  
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Dr. Menaka Fernando
Chairperson

  • Tel: +94-71-8170319
  • Email: menaka@crop.ruh.ac.lk
  • Address: Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Mapalan, Matara-Kamburupitiya Rd, 81100, Sri Lanka.

Dr. Chathura Dineth Perera
Secretary

  • Tel: +94-71-2154686
  • Email: chathura@agbio.ruh.ac.lk
  • Address: Department of Agricultural Biology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Mapalan, Matara-Kamburupitiya Rd, 81100, Sri Lanka.

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