CINEC Student Research Day 2026

The Inaugural CINEC Student Research Day 2026 celebrates student research, innovation and academic excellence across CINEC Campus.

The event provides a platform for students across CINEC Campus to showcase their research findings, innovative ideas and practical solutions to real-world challenges. This year, final-year students from Computing, Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Health Sciences will be showcasing their research, highlighting the diverse research activities undertaken across CINEC.

The programme will feature oral research presentations, poster exhibitions, student innovation displays and the official launch of the CINEC Faculty Research Journals.

 

 

 

Keynote Speaker

We are honoured to welcome Prof. Nayana Gunathilaka, recognised as one of the youngest professors in Sri Lankan academia and ranked among the world’s top 2% of scientists, as the keynote speaker for this inaugural event.

His keynote address will provide valuable insights and inspiration to our emerging researchers and the wider CINEC academic community.

 

Event Programme

Opening Ceremony – Klaus E. Oldendorff Auditorium

Time Programme

8.30 – 9.00 AM Registration

9.00 – 9.05 AM Opening Remarks – Head of Research

9.05 – 9.15 AM Address by the President, CINEC Campus

9.15 – 9.45 AM Keynote Address – Prof. Nayana Gunathilaka

9.45 – 9.50 AM Official Launch of CINEC Faculty Research Journals

9.50 – 10.00 AM Closing Remarks by Deputy President, CINEC Campus

10.00 – 10.30 AM Refreshments and Transition to Faculty Sessions

 

Faculty Research Sessions – Respective Faculties

Time Programme

10.30 AM – 12.30 PM Student Oral Research Presentations – Session 1

12.30 – 1.15 PM Lunch Break

1.15 – 3.00 PM Student Oral Research Presentations – Session 2

3.00 – 3.15 PM Break

3.15 – 3.30 PM Faculty Research Awards and Closing

Research poster exhibitions and student innovation displays will be available for viewing from 10.30 AM onwards.

 

Research Excellence Awards

The event will recognise outstanding student achievements through the following awards:

· Best Oral Presentation

· Best Poster Presentation

· Best Industry-Linked Research Project

· Highest Social Impact Award

 

Invitation

All CINEC staff and students are warmly invited to join us in celebrating the research achievements, creativity and innovation of our final-year students.

We look forward to your presence and participation in making this inaugural event a memorable occasion.

CINEC Student Research Day 2026 Celebrating the Minds Shaping Tomorrow