The Webinar Series is conducting in parallel with the 10th Wayamba University Research Congress (WURC 2025). This ongoing series is designed to provide postgraduate students, final-year undergraduates, and academic and nonacademic staff with valuable insights into research, innovation, and publication practices, guided by distinguished local and international resource persons. The initiative aims to strengthen the research culture of the university by bridging theory and practice through interactive online sessions.
Below is a summary of the webinars conducted and those scheduled:
Date: 25th September 2025Topic: Journey in the Research World: Research Gaps to HypothesisResource Person: Dr. Anuradha Iddagoda, Senior Lecturer, University of Sri JayewardenepuraTime: 7.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m.Mode: Online via ZoomParticipants: 47
Summary:The inaugural session offered practical guidance on identifying meaningful research gaps and developing well-structured hypotheses. The session was highly interactive and well-received by postgraduate students, providing valuable insights into shaping the early stages of research effectively.
Date: 02nd October 2025Topic: From Idea to Patent: A Practical Guide to Patenting and ApplicationsResource Person: Dr. J. G. Shantha Siri, Additional Director, National Science FoundationTime: 8.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m.Mode: Online via ZoomParticipants: 58
Summary:This informative session focused on the journey from innovation to patenting, offering participants a clear understanding of intellectual property rights and the process of safeguarding their research outputs. Attendees gained valuable insights into transforming creative ideas into tangible, patentable outcomes.
Date: 09th October 2025Topic: How to Publish Your Research in High-Impact Journals?Resource Person: Prof. Dr. Subash C. B. GopinathAffiliation: Faculty of Chemical Engineering & Technology and Institute of Nano Electronic Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), MalaysiaTime: 7.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m.Mode: Online via Zoom
Profile of the Resource Person:Prof. Subash Gopinath is an internationally recognized researcher with over 977 refereed publications, 33 book chapters, 5 edited books, and 8 patents—one of which has been commercialized by Wako Chemicals, Japan. With 22,554 citations, an H-Index of 71, and an i10-Index of 432, he is listed among the Top 1% Scientists in the World, bringing extensive global academic and industrial expertise.
Summary:This upcoming session will focus on strategies for publishing in high-impact journals, including manuscript preparation, journal selection, navigating peer review, and enhancing research visibility on global platforms.
