Navigating the Future:
A Multidisciplinary Perspective

Authors of selected abstracts will be invited to submit full papers for a special issue of the Ceylon Journal of Science

(SCI Impact Factor: 1.0; SCOPUS Cite Score: 0.8)

About The Conference

Building on the success of iPURSE 2024, which marked a golden landmark for the University of Peradeniya by showcasing innovative research exhibits and fostering resilience and dynamism, iPURSE 2025 promises to be an even greater opportunity for the research community. This conference will serve as a premier venue for researchers to publish their findings, contribute to the dissemination of cutting-edge knowledge, and initiate vital trans-disciplinary research collaborations. Join us at iPURSE 2025 to be part of shaping the future of research.


Sub-theme of this year’s conference include:
  • Innovations in Healthcare and Well-being
  • Sustainable Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine for Food Security
  • Engineering and Technological Innovations for a Smart and Sustainable Future
  • Expanding Frontiers in Basic and Applied Sciences and Mathematics
  • Transforming Business and Management for Sustainable Economic Growth
  • Humanities and Social Sciences in a Rapidly Changing World
  • Reimagining Education, Policy, and Governance for the 21st Century
Learn More
  • Location Faculty of Agriculture, UOP
  • Date & Time28th and 29th of August 2025
  • Speakers 8 Professionals
  • Seats 400 People

Important Dates

Please note these dates

20th February 2025

First call for Abstracts

01

10th April 2025

Paper Submission Deadline

02

31st May 2025

Acceptance Notification

03

15th June 2025

Camera-ready Paper deadline

04

28th & 29th of August 2025

Conference dates

05
8

Spekers

400

Seats

4

Sponsors

56

Sessions

Sub Themes

Navigating the Future: A Multidisciplinary Perspective

Innovations in Healthcare and Well-being

* Breakthroughs in Medical Sciences and Personalized Medicine
* Advances in Dental and Oral Health Research
* Emerging Trends in Allied Health Sciences and Public Health
* Multidisciplinary Strategies in Healthcare and One Health
* Ethical Considerations in Healthcare Innovations

Sustainable Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine for Food Security

* Climate-Resilient Farming and Food Security
* Precision Agriculture and Smart Farming Technologies
* Transformative Approaches in Veterinary and Animal Health
* Innovations in Livestock Management and Veterinary Practices
* Biotechnology and Its Role in Sustainable Agriculture
* Interdisciplinary Approaches to Agricultural and Environmental Sustainability
* One Health: Integrating Human, Animal, and Environmental Health

Engineering and Technological Innovations for a Smart and Sustainable Future

* Smart Cities, Sustainable Infrastructure, and Disaster-Resilient Urban Planning
* Green Technologies, Process Optimization, and Environmental Sustainability
* Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Emerging Computing Paradigms
* Smart Grids, Renewable Energy Systems, and IoT Innovations
* Advanced Materials, Energy Efficiency, and Sustainable Transportation
* Automation, Industry 4.0, and Lean Manufacturing for the Future
* Project Management, Technology Policy, and Ethical Engineering Practices
* Medical Devices, Biomechanics, and Innovations in Healthcare Technology

Expanding Frontiers in Basic and Applied Sciences and Mathematics

* Cutting-edge Research in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
* Interdisciplinary Approaches in Mathematical Modeling
* Nanotechnology and Material Sciences for the Future
* The Role of Basic Sciences in Tackling Global Challenges
* Climate Science and Environmental Conservation in Basic Sciences
* Collaborative Scientific Research for a Sustainable Future

Transforming Business and Management for Sustainable Economic Growth

* Strategic Management in a Changing Global Landscape
* Innovations in Financial Technologies (FinTech) and Business Models
* Entrepreneurship and Startups for Multidisciplinary Growth
* Sustainable Practices in Business and Economic Development
* Policy Frameworks for Resilient Economic Systems
* Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Business and Technology

Humanities and Social Sciences in a Rapidly Changing World

* Cultural Perspectives on Technology and Development
* The Role of Arts in Promoting Mental Health and Well-being
* Bridging Gaps in Social Equity through Interdisciplinary Research
* Historical and Ethical Dimensions of Multidisciplinary Innovations
* Social and Environmental Justice in Policy and Governance
* Disaster Risk Management and Community Resilience

Reimagining Education, Policy, and Governance for the 21st Century

* Multidisciplinary Approaches to Modern Education
* Policy Frameworks for Future-readiness in Diverse Sectors
* Governance Challenges in a Technological World
* Education for Innovation: Interdisciplinary Curricula
* The Role of Interdisciplinary Research in Shaping Public Policy
* Collaborative Models for Knowledge Exchange Across Disciplines

Track Information

Schedule

9.30 - 10.30 AM Track 1

Breakthroughs in Medical Sciences and Personalized Medicine
Advances in Dental and Oral Health Research
Emerging Trends in Allied Health Sciences and Public Health
Multidisciplinary Strategies in Healthcare and One Health
Ethical Considerations in Healthcare Innovations

10.30 - 11.30 AM Track 2

Climate-Resilient Farming and Food Security
Precision Agriculture and Smart Farming Technologies
Transformative Approaches in Veterinary and Animal Health
Innovations in Livestock Management and Veterinary Practices
Biotechnology and Its Role in Sustainable Agriculture
Interdisciplinary Approaches to Agricultural and Environmental Sustainability

11.30 - 12.30 AM Track 3

Smart Cities, Sustainable Infrastructure, and Disaster-Resilient Urban Planning
Green Technologies, Process Optimization, and Environmental Sustainability
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Emerging Computing Paradigms
Smart Grids, Renewable Energy Systems, and IoT Innovations
Advanced Materials, Energy Efficiency, and Sustainable Transportation
Automation, Industry 4.0, and Lean Manufacturing for the Future
Project Management, Technology Policy, and Ethical Engineering Practices
Medical Devices, Biomechanics, and Innovations in Healthcare Technology

1.30 - 2.30 AM Workshop

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Location: Hall 1 , Building A, Golden Street, Southafrica
9.30 - 10.30 AM Workshop

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Location: Hall 1 , Building A, Golden Street, Southafrica
10.30 - 11.30 AM Track 4

Cutting-edge Research in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
Interdisciplinary Approaches in Mathematical Modeling
Nanotechnology and Material Sciences for the Future
The Role of Basic Sciences in Tackling Global Challenges
Climate Science and Environmental Conservation in Basic Sciences
Collaborative Scientific Research for a Sustainable Future

11.30 - 12.30 AM Track 5

Strategic Management in a Changing Global Landscape
Innovations in Financial Technologies (FinTech) and Business Models
Entrepreneurship and Startups for Multidisciplinary Growth
Sustainable Practices in Business and Economic Development
Policy Frameworks for Resilient Economic Systems
Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Business and Technology

1.30 - 2.30 AM Track 6

Cultural Perspectives on Technology and Development
The Role of Arts in Promoting Mental Health and Well-being
Bridging Gaps in Social Equity through Interdisciplinary Research
Historical and Ethical Dimensions of Multidisciplinary Innovations
Social and Environmental Justice in Policy and Governance
Disaster Risk Management and Community Resilience

11.30 - 12.30 AM Track 7

Multidisciplinary Approaches to Modern Education
Policy Frameworks for Future-readiness in Diverse Sectors
Governance Challenges in a Technological World
Education for Innovation: Interdisciplinary Curricula
The Role of Interdisciplinary Research in Shaping Public Policy
Collaborative Models for Knowledge Exchange Across Disciplines

Organizing Committee

iPURSE 2025 Committee

Dr. Ruwan Ranaweera

General Chair

Prof. Janaka Ekanayake

Logistic Chair/Awards Chair

Prof. Ruwan Jayasinghe

TPC Chair

Prof. Disala Uduwawala

Publication Chair

Prof. Janaki Mohotti

Ceremonial Chair

Dr. Lasantha Weerasinghe

Exhibition Co-Chair

Prof. Roshan Yapa

Exhibition Co-Chair

Prof. Wasantha Athukorala

Marketing and Communication Co-Chair

Dr. Niluka Gunawardena

Marketing and Communication Co-Chair

Guidelines

You need to adhere the approved Guidelines

Author Guideline
  • Authors should upload their blind Abstract (leaving out the names of authors and their affiliations for the purpose of reviewing) as the initial submission.
  • Abstract submitted with author details will not be considered for review, and authors will be requested to resubmit according to the instructions given above.

  • Abstract should be written using the template given here.
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  • Research work presented or published elsewhere will not be considered.
  • If plagiarism is detected, the abstracts will be rejected without further consideration.
Submission Guidelines
  • Authors should upload their blind Abstract (leaving out the names of authors and their affiliations for the purpose of reviewing) as the initial submission to the CMT system, and details of ALL AUTHORS must be added to the Authors section of the CMT submission page. You can access the CMT system via https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com.
    If you have an account, please login or else create an account. Then, search for IPURSE through the filter provided.
  • Please submit the camera-ready using the prescribed template here.
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  • Authors should send the Author Declaration Form signed by all the authors. It can be downloaded here.
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  • Please be reminded to upload the author declaration form together with the camera-ready abstract in the CMT system.
FEES
    Registration type Registration Fee
    Local students LKR 1000
    Local other LKR 3000
    Foreign SAARC countries US$ 100
    Foreign other countries US$ 200
Payment Instructions

Please make the payment to:

    Bank Account Name: FUNDS FOR DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT
    Bank Account No: 057-1001-5-1338031
    Beneficiary Name: BURSAR, UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA
    Beneficiary Address: UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA. GALAHA ROAD, PERADENIYA. 20400. SRI LANKA
    Bank Name: People’s Bank
    Branch : Peradeniya
    Swift Code : PSBKLKLX
    Bank code: 7135
    Branch code: 057

    Please submit payment slip/bank slip with the camera-ready abstract submission.

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University of Peradeniya

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Contact Us

If you need any clarification, Do not hesitate to contact us through the given channels

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  • Department of Animal Science,
    Faculty of Agriculture
  • +94 081 205 9390
  • secretaryurc@gs.pdn.ac.lk