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Presidental Awards 2018
Press ReleaseMarch 31, 20212 min readKandy, Sri Lanka

Presidental Awards 2018

Source / Author:NIFS Communications

Other ways to search : Google Custom Search | Library Catalogue Search The President’s Awards for Scientific Research-2020, organized by the National Research Council of Sri Lanka, was held on the 06

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The President’s Awards for Scientific Research-2020, organized by the National Research Council of Sri Lanka, was held on the 06th April 2021 at the Auditorium of Sri Lanka Institute of Architects. The awards were given out for the top-ranked research papers published in prestigious journals that had a substantial contribution from Sri Lankan scientists. The NIFS placed high among the recipients, with 6 NIFS Scientists and their research students receiving awards. The ceremony was held as an online event due to the pandemic situation, with the participation of only 20 researchers and the Council. Following Scientists from the NIFS received awards for their contribution towards science and research.

Scientists

Journal

Article

Prof. J Bandara,

Mr. K.N.L. De Silva

Catalysis Science and Technology

 

Superior solar-to-hydrogen energy conversion efficiency by visible light-driven hydrogen production via highly reduced Ti2+/Ti3+ states in blue-titanium dioxide photocatalyst

 

Prof. J Bandara

Mr.A. M. K. L. Abeykoon;

Mr. R. D. Senevirathne;

Mr. K. N. L. Silva;

Ultrasonics - Sonochemistry

 

Sono-photocatalytic production of hydrogen by interface modified metal oxide insulators

 

Prof S. P. Benjamin

 

Current Biology

 

Repeated Diversification of Ecomorphs in Hawaiian Stick Spiders

 

Prof. M.C.M. Iqbal

Parasites & Vectors

 

Empirical optimization of risk thresholds for dengue: an approach towards entomological management of Aedes mosquitoes based on larval indices in the Kandy District of Sri Lanka

 

Prof. M.C.M. Iqbal

Parasites & Vectors

 

Comprehensive evaluation of demographic, socio-economic and other associated risk factors affecting the occurrence of dengue incidence among Colombo and Kandy Districts of Sri Lanka: a cross-sectional study

 

Prof. S Seneweera

Plant Cell and Environment

 

New insights into the cellular mechanisms of plant growth at elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations

 

 

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Article Information

CategoryPress Release
Author / SourceNIFS Communications
LocationKandy, Sri Lanka
Published DateMarch 31, 2021
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