Prof. K.M. Nalin de Silva
Professor of Chemistry,
University of Colombo and Science Team Leader,
Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (SLINTEC),
Sri Lanka.
The Success Story of ICNSNT 2018
The 6th International Conference on Nano Science and Nanotechnology 2018 – (ICNSNT 2018) was organized by The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM), Sri Lanka in collaboration with the “Faculty of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia” as the Hosting Partner and “Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, University of Tulsa, USA” and “Oklahoma Photovoltaic Research Institute (OKPVRI)” as the successful Academic Partners of the Conference.
Inauguration Ceremony
The Conference was held on 13th – 14th December 2018 in Colombo, Sri Lanka under the theme “Nanoscience and Nanotechnology; Interdisciplinary Approach for Innovation and Invention”. ICNSNT 2018 was chaired by the renowned key person in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology Prof. K.M. Nalin de Silva (Senior Professor of Chemistry, University of Colombo and Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology, Sri Lanka).
The opening remarks of ICNSNT 2018 were made by Conference Chair Prof. K.M. Nalin de Silva (Senior Professor of Chemistry, University of Colombo and Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology, Sri Lanka) together with Mr. Isanka P. Gamage (Managing Director, The International Institute of Knowledge Management).
ICNSNT 2018 – Book of Abstracts
Keynote Forum
The 5th International Conference on Nano Science and Nanotechnology 2018 (ICNSNT 2018) was a great platform Nanotechnology Researchers, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Investors, Nano Scientists, Practitioners, Policy Makers, industry experts and members of professional bodies to exchange their newest knowledge.
Keynote forum was one of the most significant moments during the Conference and it was enlightened by Prof. Nilanga Liyanage (Professor of Physics, University of Virginia, USA) on the topic “Particle Accelerators in Nano Science“, Prof. G.R.A. Kumara (National Institute of Fundamental Studies, Sri Lanka) – “”Novel Research Conducted in the Area of Nanotechnology” and Dr. Gareth Williams (University College London, United Kingdom) on the topic “Nanoscale Architectures from Electro Hydrodynamic Processes, and Their Applications in Drug Delivery”.
CONFERENCE KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Dr. Gareth Williams
University College London
United Kingdom
Prof. Nilanga Liyanage
Prof. G.R.A. Kumara
Technical Sessions
ICNSNT 2018 comprised of seven (07) technical sessions along with a poster session as well. The technical sessions were under the below themes.
- Nano Catalysts and Nano Fabrication
- Smart Textiles and Apparels
- Synthesis and Characterization Techniques Of Organic and Inorganic Nano Materials
- Nanomaterials In Food, Agriculture, Rubber and Water Purification
- Nano devices, Nano sensors, Nano electronics and Nano photonics
- Nano biotechnology, Nanomedicine, Nano Drug Delivery Systems and Biopharmaceuticals
- Nanotechnology For Clean Energy and Environment
Special features of the conference
Workshop
A workshop on “Advanced Materials in Pharmaceutics” was conducted by Dr. Gareth Williams from United Kingdom. This workshop brought academic researchers and industry experts to discuss the role of advanced materials in formulation science, and to explore how work done in universities internationally can best be applied to the challenges facing industry. The Sessions focused on the following:
- The need for new pharmaceutical materials and the state of the art in research;
- Trends in emerging materials;
- Intellectual property and novel materials;
- Regulatory requirements and challenges.
Session Chairs and Evaluation Panel members of ICNSNT 2018
Session Chairs
Sanjeewa Wijesinghe (Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology, Sri Lanka)
K.M. Nalin de Silva (Senior Professor of Chemistry, University of Colombo and Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology, Sri Lanka)
B. Mythili Gnanamangai (K.S. Rangasamy College of Technology, India)
Lahiru Wijenayake (Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology, Sri Lanka)
Parameswar Hari (University of Tulsa, USA)
Kumudu Siriwardhane (Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology, Sri Lanka)
Prasanga Mantilaka (Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology, Sri Lanka)
Evaluation Panel Members
Dr. Gareth Williams, University College London, United Kingdom
Prof. Nilanga Liyanage, Professor of Physics, University of Virginia
Prof. K.M. Nalin de Silva, University of Colombo, Science Team Leader, Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (SLINTEC), Sri Lanka
Dr. Sanjeewa Wijesinghe ,Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (SLINTEC),Sri Lanka
Dr. Dhanushi Welideniya ,Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (SLINTEC),Sri Lanka
Dr. Umayangani Wanninayake, Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (SLINTEC), Sri Lanka
Dr.Lasantha Herath, Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (SLINTEC), Sri Lanka
Scientific Committee
- Manish K Gupta, Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology, India
- Sujatha Devi, CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute, India
- Shantha Amarasinghe, Sri Lanka
- Navendu Goswami, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology (JIIT), India
- Athar Javed, University of the Punjab, Pakistan
- Mustafa Nadhim Owaid, Department of Heet Education, General Directorate of Education in Anbar, Ministry of Education, Iraq
- Vinod Saharan, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, India
- A. C. A. Jayasundera, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Syed Arshad Hussain, Tripura Univesity, India - Navinchandra G. Shimpi, University of Mumbai, India
- Lilantha Samaranayake, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
- Adnan Younis, The University of New South Wales, Australia
- M .Saif Islam, University of California, United States
- Manoj Saxena, University of Delhi, India
- Sagar D. Delekar, Shivaji University, India
- Hina Siddiqui, University of Karachi, Pakistan
- Rakesh Kumar, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, India
- W.A.P.J. Premaratne, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
- Irfan Khan, University of Karachi, Pakistan
- Dinesh Attygalle, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
- Faiz Ali, University of Poonch, Pakistan
- O.L. Shanmugasundaram, K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology, India
- Hasan Mehmood, Pakistan
- Sengupta Amartya, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India
- D. Shailaja, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, India
- Pravin R. Likhar, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, India
- I.P.L. Jayarathne, Industrial Technology Institute, Sri Lanka
- Annu Sharma, Kurukshetra University, India
- R.K. Moudgil, Kurukshetra University, India
ORGANIZING PARTNERS
Hosting Partner
Faculty of Engineering,
International Islamic University Malaysia
Academic Partner
Academic Partner
Strategic Partner
Sri Lanka Convention Bureau
Supporting Ministry
Media Partner
Medical Events Guide
Media Partner
My Dear Drone
Media Partner
The Sri Lankan Scientist