Hybrid Webinar on “Complexity Science and Technology in Economic Development”
View(s):The Organization of Professional Associations of Sri Lanka (OPA Sri Lanka), the umbrella organization for all professional organizations in Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon (IChemC), hosted a Hybrid Webinar on the timely topic “Complexity Science and Technology in Economic Development.” This hybrid webinar was physically hosted on August 19, 2022, at 6.00 p.m. at the OPA premises and was also live broadcasted at the same time. Prof. R. M. G. Rajapakshe, Senior Professor at the University of Peradeniya, was the event’s keynote speaker.
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- Mr. N. M. S. Hettigedara receiving a token of appreciation from the President OPA
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- Audience
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- Prof. R. M. G. Rajapakshe
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- Mr. Dulitha Perera President OPA welcoming Prof. R. M. G Rajapakshe
The speaker emphasised the possibilities of adopting new technologies to add value to local products, hence increasing export earnings, as a solution to Sri Lanka’s economic downturn. He concentrated on a few breakthroughs pioneered by his team at the University of Peradeniya during the COVID-19 pandemic as examples of technologies that can be used for value addition to local products. The Respirone Nano AV 99 face mask, anti-microbial apparel, and the use of 3D printing for the treatment of skeletal system-related disorders and injuries were a few innovations among many that were developed despite all hurdles brought forth by the pandemic. Furthermore, as an inventive researcher addressing to bring about solutions to real-life concerns faced by mankind, Prof. Rajapakshe underlined the hurdles and challenges that most Sri Lankan innovators experience when it comes to getting a product from benchtop to the commercial market.
This hybrid webinar was attended by Mr. Dulitha Perera, President of the OPA Sri Lanka, Mr. N. M. S. Hettigedara, President of IChemC, Eng. Upali Jayawardena, General Secretary of the OPA, and many other distinguished guests. Dr. A. A. Keerthi, Senior Lecturer at IChemC, moderated the session. The event concluded following the fellowship of the members.
Isiwara Ratnayake Graduate Teaching Assistant.
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