Green Club of FCT
University of Kelaniya
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About the event
NEXTGEN Research 2026
NEXTGEN Research 2026 was an undergraduate research workshop organized by the Green Club of the Faculty of Computing & Technology, University of Kelaniya, held on 5th July 2026. The workshop was designed to introduce undergraduates to the world of research - covering what research is, how to conduct it, how to think critically, and the opportunities it opens. Participants heard from researchers and academics working at the frontiers of their fields, and were equipped with practical knowledge to begin their own research journeys.
Speakers
Keynote
Dr. Rasika Rajapaksha
Senior Lecturer, University of Kelaniya
Post Doctoral in Data Science, University of Wyoming, USA
PhD in Mathematics, University of Central Florida, USA
Post Doctoral in Data Science, University of Wyoming, USA
PhD in Mathematics, University of Central Florida, USA
Mr. Charith Lakshan
PhD Candidate in Engineering (Computational Mechanics)
University of Waikato, New Zealand
University of Waikato, New Zealand
Mr. Rahul Piyadigama
PhD Candidate in Materials Processing Engineering
University of Waikato, New Zealand
University of Waikato, New Zealand