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Climate Smart Sri Lanka – National Webinar Series Sri Lanka Technology Campus (SLTC) proudly presents the Guest Speakers and Moderator for Webinar 07: Machine Learning and Disaster Preparedness — the first national initiative by a higher education institute in response to Cyclone Ditwah. Dr. Pasindu Weerasinghe Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa 🔹 Expertise: Structural Fire Engineering, Concrete Technology, Modular Construction, Performance-Based Fire Design 🔹 President – Society of Fire Protection Engineers, Sri Lanka Chapter | PhD – University of Melbourne Prof. Chaminda S. Bandara Professor of Civil Engineering, University of Peradeniya 🔹 Expertise: Structural Safety, Disaster Resilience, Fire Effects, Green Buildings, Sustainable Engineering Design 🔹 Chartered Engineer | Award-Winning Researcher Moderator – Dr. Sumudu Herath Senior Lecturer in Structural Engineering, University of Moratuwa 🔹 Expertise: Steel and Bamboo Structures, Computational Modelling, Optimisation, Machine Learning in Civil Engineering 🔹 PhD – University of Cambridge 📅 26 February 2026 | 7.00 PM – 9.00 PM 💻 Live via Zoom | Free Webinar | E-Certificates Provided 🔗 Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHCBPpPgtbj7UiKhaVnpSVsXaQWJIAnNypGMlof1XkhwyoZQ/viewform

Webinar 07: Fire and Safety of Structures During Disaster Sri Lanka Technology Campus (SLTC) proudly presents Webinar 07 of the Climate Smart Sri Lanka: Awareness to Action National Webinar Series. This session will focus on fire safety and structural resilience during disasters, highlighting threats, vulnerabilities, lessons learned, and strategies for future preparedness in the built environment. 📌 Topic: Fire and Safety of Structures During Disaster 📅 Date: 26 February 2026 ⏰ Time: 7.00 PM – 9.00 PM 💻 Zoom Link: https://learn.zoom.us/j/96543190108?pwd=j9dGJDgu98v7yuFIjfFElV34oxsGrL.1 Guest Speakers 🔹 Dr. Pasindu Weerasinghe Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa 🔹 Prof. Chaminda S. Bandara Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya Moderator 🔹 Dr. Sumudu Herath Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa ✅ E-Certificate will be provided LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE – REGISTER NOW! 🔗 Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHCBPpPgtbj7UiKhaVnpSVsXaQWJIAnNypGMlof1XkhwyoZQ/viewform 📌 First national initiative by a higher education institute in response to Cyclone Ditwah.

Webinar 06: Guest Speakers and Moderator Climate Smart Sri Lanka – National Webinar Series Guest Speakers Prof. Upaka Rathnayake Professor of Civil Engineering, Atlantic Technological University, Ireland Expert in water resources, hydrology, and climate analysis. Stanford–Elsevier Top 2% Scientist and Lead Author of the IPCC Seventh Assessment Report (AR7). Dr. Namal Rathnayake Researcher, JAMSTEC, Japan Specializes in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and environmental modelling with applications in weather forecasting, flood prediction, and disaster preparedness. Moderator Dr. Charitha Dissanayaka Senior Lecturer, Sri Lanka Technology Campus An expert in coastal, civil, and environmental engineering with over 10 years of experience in flood risk assessment, climate resilience planning, Eco-DRR, and large-scale infrastructure projects. 📅 25 February 2026 | 7.00 PM – 9.00 PM 💻 Live via Zoom |  Free Webinar | E-Certificates Provided 🔗 Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHCBPpPgtbj7UiKhaVnpSVsXaQWJIAnNypGMlof1XkhwyoZQ/viewform

Webinar 06: Machine Learning and Disaster Preparedness Sri Lanka Technology Campus (SLTC) proudly presents Webinar 06 of the Climate Smart Sri Lanka: Awareness to Action National Webinar Series. This session will explore how machine learning and advanced analytics can support disaster preparedness, enhance early warning systems, reduce vulnerabilities, and strengthen future climate resilience, drawing lessons from recent extreme events. 📌 Topic: Machine Learning and Disaster Preparedness 📅 Date: 25 February 2026 ⏰ Time: 7.00 PM – 9.00 PM 💻 Zoom Link: https://learn.zoom.us/j/96543190108?pwd=j9dGJDgu98v7yuFIjfFElV34oxsGrL.1 Guest Speakers Prof. Upaka Rathnayake Department of Civil Engineering & Construction, Atlantic Technological University, Ireland Dr. Namal Rathnayake Advanced Institute for Marine Ecosystem Change, Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC), Japan Moderator Dr. Charitha Dissanayaka Department of Civil Engineering, Sri Lanka Technology Campus (SLTC) ✅ E-Certificate will be provided LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE – REGISTER NOW! 🔗 Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHCBPpPgtbj7UiKhaVnpSVsXaQWJIAnNypGMlof1XkhwyoZQ/viewform 📞 For inquiries: +94 705 834 634 – Mr. Kushan +94 719 548 741 – Mr. Sasanga 📌 First national initiative by a higher education institute in response to Cyclone Ditwah.  

Climate Smart Sri Lanka – National Webinar Series Sri Lanka Technology Campus (SLTC) proudly presents the Guest Speakers and Moderator for Webinar 05: Risk on Food Production & Sustainable Agriculture. Dr. Sangeeth Rathnayaka Senior Lecturer, Sri Lanka Technology Campus | Center Lead – Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Research Center Expertise: Sustainable Agriculture, Crop Science, Plant Stress Physiology, Precision Agriculture, International Collaboration. Prof. Yun-Song Lai Professor of Horticultural Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University | Honorary Professor, SLTC Expertise: Vegetable Crop Germplasm Enhancement, Molecular Breeding, Agricultural Technology Transfer, China-Sri Lanka Academic Collaboration. Moderator – Dr. Renuka Ariyawansha Senior Lecturer, Sri Lanka Technology Campus | Agricultural & Biosystems Engineer (15+ Years Experience) Expertise: Pollution Control, Waste Management, Bioreactors, Biochar, Fertilizer Systems, Biochemical Transformation Kinetics. 📅 19 February 2026 | 7.00 PM – 9.00 PM 💻 Live via Zoom |  Free Webinar |  E-Certificates Provided 🔗 Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHCBPpPgtbj7UiKhaVnpSVsXaQWJIAnNypGMlof1XkhwyoZQ/viewform

Webinar 05: Risks on Food Production & Sustainable Agriculture Sri Lanka Technology Campus (SLTC) proudly presents Webinar 05 of the Climate Smart Sri Lanka: Awareness to Action National Webinar Series. This session will focus on the risks posed by climate change to food production systems and sustainable agriculture, lessons learned, vulnerabilities, and strategies for future preparedness. 📌 Topic: Risks on Food Production & Sustainable Agriculture 📅 Date: 19 February 2026 ⏰ Time: 7.00 PM – 9.00 PM 💻 Zoom Link: https://learn.zoom.us/j/96543190108?pwd=j9dGJDgu98v7yuFIjfFElV34oxsGrL.1 Guest Speakers Dr. Sangeeth Rathnayaka Department of Agritechnology, Sri Lanka Technology Campus (SLTC) Prof. Yun-Song Lai College of Horticulture, Sichuan Agricultural University, China Moderator Dr. Renuka Ariyawansha Department of Environmental Studies, Sri Lanka Technology Campus (SLTC) ✅ E-Certificate will be provided LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE – REGISTER NOW! 🔗 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHCBPpPgtbj7UiKhaVnpSVsXaQWJIAnNypGMlof1XkhwyoZQ/viewform?usp=dialog 📞 For inquiries: +94 705 834 634 – Mr. Kushan +94 719 548 741 – Mr. Sasanga