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Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management at the Wayamba University

Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management (FAPM) was established on 01st October 1999, as the oldest faculty of the Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, which is the 13th University of Sri Lanka located in Makandura and Kuliyapitiya premises in the North-Western Province of Sri Lanka. FAPM has grown to become one of the leading agriculture faculties contributing to expand and modernize the agricultural education in the country. The faculty possesses five departments and offers four undergraduate degree programmes, a postgraduate master degree programme and higher degrees by research. The inclusive student population is about 3000, originating from various parts of the country with diverse ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds. The faculty welcomes international undergraduate and postgraduate students to study and share the rich culture of the country.

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Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management at the Wayamba University

Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

Founded in 1999, the Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (WUSL) is the thirteenth state-sector university in Sri Lanka. The main administrative divisions and four faculties, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Business Studies & Finance, Faculty of Medicine, and Faculty of Technology are located at Kuliyapitiya, while the two Faculties, Faculty of Agriculture & Plantation Management and Faculty of Livestock, Fisheries & Nutrition are located at Makandura. Currently, the WUSL enrolls over 5800 full-time undergraduates, as well as part-time undergraduate and postgraduate students coming from all corners of the island nation. At present, the Wayamba University of Sri Lanka is well recognized as one of Sri Lanka’s latest and most modern higher education and research institutions. Nationally acclaimed for its well-qualified teaching staff, experienced researchers, and modern high-quality learning facilities, WUSL possesses a reputation for quality and excellence in higher education. The teaching and research of the University’s faculties provide essential complements to the study programs in Agriculture, Applied Sciences, Business Studies & Finance, Food & Nutrition, Medicine and Technology.

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Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

Co-hosts of the Conference

Guizhou University, China

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Guizhou University, China

Central China Normal University, China

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Central China Normal University, China

Sri Lanka – Tourist Attractions

Sri Lanka is a popular destination for millions of international tourists annually. Travellers are attracted to the tropical island nation for its scenic sandy beaches, lush forests and wildlife, ancient cities, diverse culture with indigenous community, colourful festivities and delicious food.

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Speakers

Professor Saman SeneweeraKeynote Speaker

Professor Saman Seneweera is a distinguished plant scientist, serving as the Chairman of the
National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka and Chair Professor of Agricultural Engineering and
Environmental Technology at the University of Ruhuna's Faculty of Agriculture. With over
three decades of groundbreaking research, he is recognized globally for his work on climate
change biology and its impact on agriculture and sustainability. His research focuses on plant
metabolism to extreme climate conditions, elevated CO2 levels, and water scarcity, and he has
developed innovative adaptation strategies to adapt our crops and pasture to future climates.
After earning his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree from the University of Ruhuna,
Professor Seneweera began his research career at the National Institute of Fundamental Studies
(NIFS) in Sri Lanka, working with world-leading scientists like F.N. and Cyril Ponnamperuma.
His passion for plant science led him to pursue a Ph.D. in Plant Physiology at the University
of Western Sydney, where he explored the effects of rising CO2 concentrations on
photosynthetic carbon metabolism. This early work laid the foundation for his continued
research on climate change's impact on global food security and sustainable agriculture.
Throughout his career, Professor Seneweera has held academic and leadership roles at
prestigious institutions, including the University of Melbourne, University of Southern
Queensland Australia, Tohoku University of Japan, and the University of Illinois of UK, as
well as Director, CEO, and CFO at NIFS, Sri Lanka. Under his leadership, NIFS achieved
significant improvements in global rankings and research output.
Professor Seneweera has supervised over 40 PhD students and many Master's candidates,
emphasizing the integration of research into teaching. His academic portfolio includes over
200 peer-reviewed publications in top-tier journals such as Nature and Science, with an h-
index of 50. His research has earned international recognition, placing him in the top 2% of
scientists worldwide according to Stanford University rankings.
In addition to his research achievements, Professor Seneweera has secured over $20 million in
research funding, driving large-scale initiatives to improve crop resilience and mitigate climate
change effects. He has played a key role in fostering national and international collaborations
and influencing policies to promote sustainable agricultural practices.
Professor Seneweera’s work continues to inspire innovations in agriculture and sustainability,
contributing to global efforts towards a more secure and sustainable future.

Professor Saman SeneweeraKeynote Speaker

Professor Saman Seneweera is a distinguished plant scientist, serving as the Chairman of the
National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka and Chair Professor of Agricultural Engineering and
Environmental Technology at the University of Ruhuna's Faculty of Agriculture. With over
three decades of groundbreaking research, he is recognized globally for his work on climate
change biology and its impact on agriculture and sustainability. His research focuses on plant
metabolism to extreme climate conditions, elevated CO2 levels, and water scarcity, and he has
developed innovative adaptation strategies to adapt our crops and pasture to future climates.
After earning his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree from the University of Ruhuna,
Professor Seneweera began his research career at the National Institute of Fundamental Studies
(NIFS) in Sri Lanka, working with world-leading scientists like F.N. and Cyril Ponnamperuma.
His passion for plant science led him to pursue a Ph.D. in Plant Physiology at the University
of Western Sydney, where he explored the effects of rising CO2 concentrations on
photosynthetic carbon metabolism. This early work laid the foundation for his continued
research on climate change's impact on global food security and sustainable agriculture.
Throughout his career, Professor Seneweera has held academic and leadership roles at
prestigious institutions, including the University of Melbourne, University of Southern
Queensland Australia, Tohoku University of Japan, and the University of Illinois of UK, as
well as Director, CEO, and CFO at NIFS, Sri Lanka. Under his leadership, NIFS achieved
significant improvements in global rankings and research output.
Professor Seneweera has supervised over 40 PhD students and many Master's candidates,
emphasizing the integration of research into teaching. His academic portfolio includes over
200 peer-reviewed publications in top-tier journals such as Nature and Science, with an h-
index of 50. His research has earned international recognition, placing him in the top 2% of
scientists worldwide according to Stanford University rankings.
In addition to his research achievements, Professor Seneweera has secured over $20 million in
research funding, driving large-scale initiatives to improve crop resilience and mitigate climate
change effects. He has played a key role in fostering national and international collaborations
and influencing policies to promote sustainable agricultural practices.
Professor Seneweera’s work continues to inspire innovations in agriculture and sustainability,
contributing to global efforts towards a more secure and sustainable future.

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Prof. Ge-Fei HaoPlenary Speaker

Ge-Fei Hao, a Professor at Guizhou University and Central China Normal University , specializes in pesticide informatics research under agricultural environment. Prof. Hao has devoted himself to this field for a long time, focusing on the key scientific issue of “The relationship between biomacromolecules and pesticides” within the pesticide innovation domain. He successfully established the world's first systematic pesticide informatics platform.
Professor Hao Gefei, renowned for his research in pesticide informatics, shared his expertise and experience. His remarkable contributions to the field of pesticide informatics have earned him prestigious accolades, including the National Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars and the Chief Scientist of the National Key Research and Development Program. He has been recognized as a Young Scholar in the Changjiang Scholar Award Program and the National 100 Outstanding Doctoral Dissertations in Plant Protection. Prof. Hao Gefei has published more than 200 research articles in the field of plant protection, Pest management and Pesticide application Technologies in High impact SCI journals with h-index 33 and are recorded more than 3500 citations.

Prof. Ge-Fei HaoPlenary Speaker

Ge-Fei Hao, a Professor at Guizhou University and Central China Normal University , specializes in pesticide informatics research under agricultural environment. Prof. Hao has devoted himself to this field for a long time, focusing on the key scientific issue of “The relationship between biomacromolecules and pesticides” within the pesticide innovation domain. He successfully established the world's first systematic pesticide informatics platform.
Professor Hao Gefei, renowned for his research in pesticide informatics, shared his expertise and experience. His remarkable contributions to the field of pesticide informatics have earned him prestigious accolades, including the National Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars and the Chief Scientist of the National Key Research and Development Program. He has been recognized as a Young Scholar in the Changjiang Scholar Award Program and the National 100 Outstanding Doctoral Dissertations in Plant Protection. Prof. Hao Gefei has published more than 200 research articles in the field of plant protection, Pest management and Pesticide application Technologies in High impact SCI journals with h-index 33 and are recorded more than 3500 citations.

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Conference Team

Prof. J.C. Edirisinghe Dean, Faculty of Agriculture & Plantation Management, WUSL
Prof. (Ms.) P.I.P. Perera Conference Chair
Prof. (Ms.) B.L.W.K. Balasooriya Secretary
Dr. (Ms.) A.G.K. Wijesinghe In-Charge – Logistics Committee
Dr. K.M. Mewan
Prof. (Ms.) B.L.W.K. Balasooriya
Co-In-Charge – Scientific Committee/Editor in Chief
Dr. W.M.W.W. Kandegama In-Charge – Finance and International Participation Committee
Dr. H.K.J.P. Wickramasinghe
Mr. I.V. Kuruppu
Co-In-Charge – Publicity, Inauguration and Hospitality Committee
Dr. (Ms.) D.R. Gimhani In-Charge – Registration and Programme Committee
Dr. H..AC.K. Jayathilake
Mr. I.J. Amadoru
Co-In-Charge – Technical, Power and Audio-visual Committee
Ms. R.M.B.A. Bandara Conference Assistant

Contacts

Tel:
Conference Chair:+94 718129673 | Secretary: +94 719367648
Email:
incapm@wyb.ac.lk
Address:
Conference Secretary, InCAPM 2025, Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Makandura, Gonawila (60170), Sri Lanka