FITI-2020: SLAAS / SLIC Conference on From Innovation To Impact Bandaranayake International Conference Hall (BMICH) Colombo, Sri Lanka, December 15-16, 2020 |
Conference website | https://www.slaas.lk/fiti2020 |
Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=fiti2020 |
Abstract registration deadline | October 16, 2020 |
Submission deadline | October 16, 2020 |
Notification of acceptance | November 15, 2020 |
Final Camera Ready paper submission | November 22, 2020 |
The goal of Innovation is positive change. A major benefit of innovation is its contribution to economic growth. Thus, innovation is the most important factor for countries that guarantees employment growth, sustainable growth, social welfare and the quality of life.
R & D entails basic research, applied research, and development (design and development of prototypes and processes). Innovation created in the R&D sectors enables sustainable economic growth. Conversely, social innovation is defined as a concept that can help civil society meet its social needs such as education, community development and health. It deals with improving the welfare of individuals and community through employment, consumption or participation, to provide solutions for individual and community problems. Social innovation adds an important social element to science and technology, such that for example a product will fit societal needs very well. It also increases the value of the innovation i.e.renewal of science and technology that provide economical and social benefits.
Goal: SLAAS, is the premier body of scientists (basic, applied and social sciences) responsible for advancing and promoting science in the country. The SLIC focuses on encouraging Sri Lankan patented inventors to make known their inventions. SLAAS will partner with SLIC in this conference to encourage and promote innovation by providing an opportunity for scientists to showcase their research on R&D and on social innovation, on a road map for positive change.
Strategy: The conference in the morning session will entail talks by renowned experts in the fields of R&D innovations and of social innovation towards economic growth, while the technical/scientific sessions will be held in the afternoon session. Depending on the number of accepted papers, parallel sessions may be held on R&D innovation and on social innovation.
Submission Guidelines
All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome:
- Full papers : For paper preparation guidelines, information, and to submit your paper, please click on the following link:
List of Topics
- Research and Development Innovation
- Social Innovation
Committees
Program Committee
General Co-Chairs:
Prof. Janitha Liyanage - SLAAS General President
Vice-Chairperson, University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka
Department of Chemistry,
University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Prof. Rangika Halwathura - Commisioner, SLIC
Department of Civil Engineering,
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
Programme Chair:
Prof. Sumedha Jayanetti,
Dean, Faculty of Technology
University of Colombo.
Conference Secretaries:
Dr. Chinthaka De Silva, General Secretary SLAAS, Industrial Technology Institute, Sri Lanka.
Dr. Rushan A B Abeygunawardana, General Secretary SLAAS, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Finance Chair:
Dr. W.A.P.J. Premaratne, Treasurer SLAAS, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Publication Co-Chairs:
Dr. Theshini Perera, Editor SLAAS, University of Sri Jayawardenapura, Sri Lanka
Dr. R. D. Gunaratne, SLINTEC Academy, Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology
TPC Chair:
Dr. L. Ranathunga (MIEEE), University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Awards Chair:
Dr Sashikala Rajapaksha, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Logistics Co-Chairs:
Prof. Chamari Hettiarachchi, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Dr Aashani Thilakaratna, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Registration Co-Chairs:
Dr. S. Vasanthapriyan (SMIEEE), University of Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka.
Dr. Rasika Dayarathne (MIEEE), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
International Relations Chair:
Prof. R.D. Wijesekera, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
International Liaison Chair:
Dr. Shiromi Karunaratne, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka.
Publicity Co-Chair:
Prof. Mahesh Jayaweera, University of Moratuwa
Dr. Buddhika Gunawardana, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
Conference Managers:
Ms. N N Harshani
Ms. K D Dilini Upeksha
Co-chairs of Organizing committee
- Prof. Janitha Liyanage - SLAAS General President
- Prof. Rangika U Halwatura - Commisioner, SLIC
Advisory Panel
Prof Dilanthi Amaratunga |
School of Art, Design and Architecture, University of Huddersfield, UK |
Emeritus Prof. Dhammika Tantrigoda |
Department of Physics, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. |
Emeritus Prof. Jayantha Wijeratne |
Department of Zoology and Environmental Management, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. |
Snr.Prof. Ajith De Aiwis |
Department of Chemical And Process Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. |
Emeritus Prof. Deepal Mathew |
Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. |
Prof. K.P.S. Chandana Jayaratne |
Department of Physics, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. |
Emeritus Prof. Sarath Kotagama |
Department of Zoology and Environment Sciences, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. |
Eng. Udaya Dampage (MIEEE) |
Faculty of Engineering, Kotelawala Defense University, Sri Lanka. |
Associate Prof. Nor Aniza Abdullah (MIEEE) |
Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, University of Malaya, Malaysia |
Logistics Committee
Logistics Co-Chairs:
Prof. Chamari Hettiarachchi, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Dr Aashani Thilakaratna, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Dr. Chinthaka de Silva |
Industrial Technology Institute, Sri Lanka. |
Dr. M.N Kaumal |
Department of Chemistry, University of Colombo. |
Dr. Udeni Nawagamuwa |
Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa. |
Dr. Rushan Abeygunarawardena |
Department of Statistics, University of Colombo. |
Dr. R. M. Dharmadasa |
Senior Deputy Director, ITI, Sri Lanka. |
Dr. P S Kapage |
Department of Chemical and process Engineering, University of Peradeniya |
Dr. Jayantha Watthewidana |
The Open University of Sri Lanka. |
Dr. Aruna Ranaweera |
Department of Physics, University of Kelaniya |
Eng. Hemali Pasqual (MIEEE) |
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, The Open University of Sri Lanka |
Mrs. S. C. M. Sirisuriya (MIEEE) |
Department of Computer Science, General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University |
Editorial Committee
Publication Co-Chairs:
Dr. Theshini Perera, Editor SLAAS, University of Sri Jayawardenapura, Sri Lanka
Dr. R. D. Gunaratne, SLINTEC Academy, Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology
Dr Renuka Aththanayaka |
Department of Botany, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. |
Dr. Sajani Dias |
BMS, Galle Road, Colombo 06, Sri Lanka. |
Dr. Sanath Jayawadena (MIEEE) |
Department of Textile, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka |
Dr. Menaka Ranasinghe (MIEEE) |
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Open University of Sri Lanka |
Dr. Jayalath B. Ekanayake (MIEEE) |
Department of Computer Science and Informatics, Uwa Wellassa University, Sri Lanka |
Technical Program Committee (TPC)
TPC Chair:
Dr. L. Ranathunga (MIEEE), Department of Information Technology, University of Moratuwa
TRACK 01: Impacts of social Innovation |
TRACK 02: Impacts of R& D Innovation |
Track Co-Chairs: Prof. Jayantha Welihinda, University of Colombo Prof. Prasad Jayaweera, University of Sri Jayawardenapura |
Track Co-Chairs: Prof. K.P.S. Chandana Jayaratne, University of Colombo Dr. Asanka Rodrigo (MIEEE), University of Moratuwa |
TPC COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Prof. Udayanga Hemapala (MIEEE), University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Buddhika Jayasekara (MIEEE), University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Kanishka Madusanka (MIEEE), University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Pradeep Abeygunawardhana (MIEEE), Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
Dr. Ranga Rodrigo (MIEEE), University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Tharaka Samarasinghe (MIEEE), University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Rasika Dayarathna (MIEEE), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Ass. Prof. Nor Aniza Abdullah (MIEEE), University of Malaya, Malaysia
Dr. Chulantha Kulasekera (MIEEE), Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka
Ass. Prof. Dr Jafreezal Jaafar (MIEEE), University of Technology, Petronas, Malaysia
Dr. Menaka Ranasimghe (MIEEE), Open University of Sri Lanka
Prof. Ruwan Gopura (MIEEE), University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Windhya Rankothge (MIEEE), Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka
Review Panel
Co-Chairs:
Prof. Malik Peiris, Tam Wah-Ching Professor in Medical Science, Professor: Chair of Virology, School of Public Health, University of Hong Kong
Prof. L.W.P. Ruwan Udayanga (MIEEE), Department Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Reviewers
The list of Reviewers are available in the conferenbce website at https://www.slaas.lk/committees
Web System Coordinators
- Dr. M. N. Kaumal, Department of Chemistry, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Dr. Lochandaka Ranathunga, Department of Information Technology, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
Publication
FITI-2020 proceedings will be submitted to publish in IEEExplore Digital Library and Index in SCOPUS.
Previous Year Proceedings of SLAAS / SLIC Conference on FITI-2019, Published in IEEExplore Digital Library which is indexed in SCOPUS.
Venue
Venue: Orchid Room, BMICH
Date: Tuesday 8th December, 2020
Time: 9.00 am
Contact
All questions about submissions should be emailed to/or contact
office@slaas.lk or 011-2688740
info@slic.gov.lk or 011-2676645, 011-2676650, 011-2676647-9
Sponsors
SLAAS & SLIC, Technical Co-sponsor : IEEE Sri Lanka Section