16th Conference of the Science Council of Asia

Theme:
Science for the People: Mobilizing Modern
Technologies for Sustainable Development in Asia

May 30-June 1, 2016
Galadari Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Local Organizing Committee
Prof. Vijaya Kumar (Co-Chair)Prof. Sirimali Fernando (Co-Chair)
Dr. Azeez Mubarak
Prof. Nadira Karunaweera
Dr. Ranjith Mahindapala
Mr. S M A Wasantha Anuruddha
Dr P R M P Dilrukshi
Dr. VinithaThadani
Ms. Sunanda Jayasekera

Local Scientific Advisory Committee:
Prof. U. S. Amarasinghe
Prof. Vajira Dissanayake
Dr. Indrika Rajapaksha
Prof. W L SumathipalaProf. M. J. S. Wijeyaratne
With Members of the Local Organizing Committee

International Advisory Committee:
Prof. Vijaya Kumar (Chair) (Sri Lanka)
Prof. Mesbuahuddin Ahmed (Bangladesh)
Prof Md. Nordin Hasan (Malaysia),
Dr Om Romny (Cambodia)
Prof. Takashi Onishi (Japan)
Prof. Keisuke Hanaki (Japan)
Prof. Hiroshi Yoshino (Japan)
Dr. Zabta K. Shinwari (Pakistan),CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
Monday, May 30, 2016
8.00 h on: Registration – Registration Desk in Ballroom Lobby
Pre- Inauguration Event 1
Orchid Room
(Delegates to SCA Conference Only)
9.00-10.00
SCA Management Meeting
10.00-10.30
Tea
10.30-12.30
SCA General Assembly Sessions
12.30 – 13.30
Lunch – Open to Delegates, Foreign Participants and Local
Resource Persons of SCA Joint Workshop
Pre- Inauguration Event 2
Orchid Room(Open to Registered Participants and Delegates to SCA Conference )14.00-16.00
Joint Workshop Session – A series of presentations of ongoing research
projects between Sri Lanka and Japan
Joint Workshop Session (Proceedings p.
): 14.00 p.m. to 16.00 p.m
Joint. Chairs Vijaya Kumar (Sri Lanka) and Hiroshi Yoshino (Japan)
14.00-14.20
Promoting Collaborative Research between Sri Lanka and Japan: Role of
Sri Lanka Japan Study Centre Missaka Wijayagunawardane, University of Peradeniya,
14.20-14.40
Development of a Novel Energy Storing Device Using a MoO2 Anodeand Graphite Cathode Nanda Gunawardhana, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
14.40-15.05
Pollution Control and Environmental Restoration Techniques for Solid
Waste Landfills in Sri Lanka
K. Kawamoto, Saitama University, Japan,
15.05-15.30
Sri Lanka-Japan Collaborative Research on Dye-sensitized Solar Cells –G R A Kumara, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
15.30-15.55
Distribution of Fluoride in Well Water of Sri Lanka and its Removal
T. Kawakami, Toyama Prefectural University, Japan,
15.55-16.45

Tea

Inauguration Ceremony Programme
16.45 - 16.55
16.55 – 17.05

Galadari Hotel Ballroom
Ceremonial Entrance of Guests Procession
Traditional Lighting of the Oil Lamp

17.05 – 17.15

Welcome Address : Prof. V. Kumar, President, Science Council of Asia

17.15 – 17.20

Address by. Dr. A. M. Mubarak, President, National Academy of Sciencesof Sri Lanka (NASSL)
Address by. Ms. A. Amarasinghe, Director National Science Foundation
Address by. Dr. Takashi Onishi, President, Science Council of Japan
Address by. Prof. Krishan Lal, Co-Chair, Inter-Academy Partnership
Address by Chief Guest, Hon. Minister
Address by Key Note Speaker Prof. Koike (Proceedings p.1)
Vote of Thanks, Prof. Nadira Karunaweera, General Secretary, NASSL
Cultural Show
Dinner hosted by National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka

17.20 – 17.25
17.25 – 17.35
17.35 – 17.45
17.45 – 18.10
18.10 - 18.45
18.45 – 18.50
19.00
19.40

Tuesday, May 31, 2016
8.00 on Registration
9.00-17.00 - Science for the People: Mobilizing Modern Technologies for Sustainable
Development in Asia” (Day 1)
Plenary Session – Bougainvillea Room
Joint. Chairs Azeez. Mubarak (Sri Lanka) and Yasuhiro Koike (Japan)
0.00 – 9.10
Welcoming Remarks
9.10 -9.40
Radiation Research and some 21st Century Challenges
Jai P. Mittal, Indian National Science Academy, India
9.40 -10.10
Responding to novel emerging epidemics: The “One Health” approach
Malik. Peiris, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
10.10 – 10.40 Industrially-viable Nanotechnology Research Activities: An Overview ofSolar Energy Conversion and Greener Hydrogen Energy Generation
R. M. G. Rajapakse, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
10.40-11.00

TeaOral Presentations
Session: Future Earth: for Sustainable Development in Asia- (Proceedings 16-34),
Bougainvillea Room
Joint. Chairs W. L. Sumathipala (Sri Lanka) and Nang Mya Han (Myanmar)
11.15-11.30
Future Earth: for Sustainable Development in Asia,
F. Kasuga , Tokyo University, Japan, 16, 17-18
11.30-11.45
Future Earth in Asia
H. Mallee , Centre for Future Earth, Japan, 16, 19-21
11.45-12.00
Asian Perspective and Research Direction Identified in Events Held by
Future Earth
S-C. C. Lung, Academica Sinica, Taipei, 22-27
12.00-12.15
Launching of Future Earth in Korea
S-C.Yoon, Seoul National University, Korea 28
12.15-13.00
Future Earth in Asia as knowledge and engagement hub:The example of the SIMSEA programme
Md N. Hasan, Academy of Sciences, Malaysia, 29-34
12.30-13.00
Discussion
Session: Information Technology (Proceedings p. 35-56)
Joint. Chairs Indrika Rajapaksha (Sri Lanka) and Hiroto Takaguchi (Japan) VIP Lounge
11.00-11.25
Applying Digital Technology to Business,
S. I. Kwak - Seoul National University, Korea
11.25-11.40
Modeling a dynamically scalable grid, based on mobile devices,G. D. H. P. Gamage, Rajarata Unviersity, Sri Lanka.
11.40-11.55
A Computer Aided System to Identify the Face shape of a Person using
Machine Learning and Image Processing Technique,
H. N. Gunasinghe, University of Sri Jayewardenapura, Sri Lanka
11.55-12.10
Private cloud based e-learning infrastructure for Sri Lankan Higher
Education
K. P. N. Jayasena, Sabaragamuwa University, Sri Lanka.
12.10-12.25
English medium science education at the junior secondary level of Sri
Lanka: Problems and potential to assist through ICT,K. A. T. K. G. Kandanamulla, National Science Foundation, Sri Lanka,
12.25-12,50
Impact of Obstacles on a Gateway Selection Scheme in an M2M
Architecture for Short Range Wireless Devices,V. G. T. N. Vidanagama, Wayamba University, Sri Lanka

Session: Culture and Archaeology (Proceedings p. 57-86) Orchid Room
Joint. Chairs Wasantha Anuruddha (Sri Lanka) and Akira Wada (Japan)
11.00-11.25
Significance of Cultural Heritage and Establishment of International
Network in Southeast Asia.
T. Nakagawa,, Waseda Universuty, Japan
11.25-11.40
The significance of ―āçrama‖ system in Khmer Empire
C. Kuroiwa, Waseda Universuty, Japan.
11.40-11.55
Reconstruction Study for Decorative Painting at the ‘Can Chanh Dien’,
Main Palace of the Nguyen Dynasty
S. Saito, Waseda Universuty, Japan.
11.55-12.10
Mobilizing Urban Folk Events for Design of Resilient Community—From Case on ―Jizo-bon‖ in Central Kyoto
M. Maeda, Kyoto University, Japan.
12.10-12.25
The Story Behind the Escalon Man
L. E. Bauzon, University of the Philippines, Philippines
12.25-12,50
Research at Prasat Sambor Temple N1 Tower and Conservation PreAngkor Monument.
Sokuntheary So, Norton University, Cambodia.
Session: Nanotechnology (Proceedings p. 87-95) – Jasmine Room
Joint. Chairs G. R. A. Kumara (Sri Lanka) and Y. Baran (Turkey)
11.00-11.25
Functionalized magnetic nanoparticles for efficient enrichment andsensitive detection of low abundant protein biomarker
R. Y. Capangpangan, Caruga State University, Philippines
11.25-11.40
Nanotechnology for Sustainable Development in Sri Lanka
N. Kottegoda, University of Sri Jayewardenapura/SLINTEC, Sri Lanka
11.40-11.55
Graphene Oxide-based hybrid filter for water purification.
N. A. Kapuruge, University of Colombo. Sri Lanka.
11.55-12.10
Fabrication of self-cleaning anti-microbial textiles via nano technologicalapproach
R. B. S. D. Rajapakse, University of Peradeniya/PGIS, Sri Lanka
12.10-12.25
Bacterial nanocellulose: a multifunctional nanomaterial
W. R. A. P. J. Ratnayake, University of Peradeniya/PGIS, Sri Lanka
12.25-12,50
Microemulsion based-novel binary drug delivery system with glycolipid aspermeation enhancer
E. P. N. Premarathne, University of Peradeniya/PGIS, Sri Lanka
13.00-14.00

Lunch – Anthurium Room
Set up of Poster Presentations - Bougainvillea Room.
Plenary Lectures (Proceedings p. 5-6)- Bougainvillea Room
Joint Chairs

Devika De Costa (Sri Lanka) and Md. N. Hasan (Malaysia)

14.00-14.30

Mechanistic insights into role of DNA polymerase IV in replication andevolution illuminate a novel strategy to combat multidrug resistance,
Deepak T. Nair, Regional Centre for Biotechnology, India
Climate Change and Natural Disasters.
W. L. Sumathipala, Open University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

14.30-15.00

15,00-15.30
SCA Dialogue with Hon. Ranil Wickramasinghe, Prime Minister of he
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. - Bougainvillea Room
15.30-15.50

Tea

Session: Climate and Climate Change (Proceedings p. 96--123) - Bougainvillea Room
Joint. Chairs Jagath Gunatilake (Sri Lanka) and S.C. Candice Lung (Taiwan)
15.50-16.15
Climate Change and Monsoon Onset Effects on Myanmar coastal resources
emphasis on Myeik Archipelago,
N. M. Han, Myek University, Myanmar.
16.15-16.30
Spatial and Temporal variation of Rainfall during South-West Monsoon
period in Sri Lanka and its relationship with some of the Global
Teleconnections
R. D. Hettiarachchi,.Open University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka.
16.30-16.45
Impact of the Intra-seasonal Oscillations (ISO) on rainfall variability during
Southwest Monsoon (SWM) in Sri Lanka
I. M. S. P. Jayawardena, Department of Metereology. Sri Lanka
16.45-17.00
Identification of Percentile Base Extreme Maximum Temperature in Sri
Lanka and its Projection to Year 2050
K. H. M. S. Premalal, Department of Metereology. Sri Lanka..
17.00-17.15
Simulation of the thermal and air environment in Japanese traditionalarchitecture.
S. Kawakubo, Hosei University, Japan.
17.00-17.30
Achieving China‘s Intended Nationally Determined Contribution: Role of
the Residential Sector
R. Xing, National Institute for Environmental Studies, Japan17.30 -17.45 Defining thermal comfort in residential buildings of North-East India M. K.
Singh, Institute of Industrial Science, Japan

Session: Environment (Proceedings p. 124-146) – Orchid Room
Joint. Chairs M. Jayantha S. Wijeyaratne and S.-C. Yoon (Korea)
15.50-16.15
Development of a Cable Type Sky Solar System to encourage both toaccelerate natural energy development and to promote intensive agricultural
farming.
Ben Nakamura, Architectural Institute of Japan
16.15-16.30
Chemically modified local sugarcane bagasse for heavy metal trapping
W. A. K. M. Gunasekara, University of Peradeniya /PPGIS
16.30-16.45
Impact of the Intra-seasonal Oscillations (ISO) on rainfall variability during
Southwest Monsoon (SWM) in Sri Lanka
M. F. Hossain, National Institute of Fundamental Studies, Sri Lanka.
16.45-17.00
Suitability of surface water and groundwater in Dry Zone in Sri Lanka for
irrigation and domestic purposes,
S. K. Gunatilake, Sabaragamuwa University, Sri Lanka
17.00-17.15
Sustainable Development of Built Environment by Managing Building
Waste: Two Case Studies in India.
A. K. Kasthurba, National Institute of Technology, India.
17.15-17.30
Municipal Solid Waste Biochar to remediate its own waste; Removal of
dissolve organic carbon and volatile organic compounds in landfill leachate
M. S. Vithanage, National Institute of Fundamental Studies, Sri Lanka
17.30-17.45
Sustainable Domestic Wastewater Management Mechanism: Exploring
Current Practices in Ratnapura Municipal Council Area
I. Rajapaksha, Unversity of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Session: Health (Proceedings p. 146-161) – VIP Lounge
Joint. Chairs: Nadira Karunaweera (Sri Lanka) and Malik Pieris (Hong Kong)
15.50-16.15
Smart Wellness Housing Project to promote Low Carbon and Healthy
Cities in JapanT. Ikaga , Keio University
16.15-16.30
Sustainable Development and Medicine: Contextualizing Technology
J.. Bhattacharya, Independent Scholar, India.
16.30-16.45
GIS-based Analyses on the Accessibility to Health Care in the Case of
Kanagawa Prefecture
Y Kobayashi, Keio University 149
16.45-17.00
A ten year follow-back study for the risk of developing cardiovasculardisease associated with indoor temperature.
S. Ando, University. of Kitakyushu, Japan .
17.00-17.15
Development of Monitoring Application for Living Environment by Crowd
Sourcing in the Post-Nepal Earthquake Shelters: A Consideration from
Nursing

17.15-17.30
17.30-17.45

S. Kanbara University of Kochi, Japan
A study on heat stroke prevention in environment-friendly campus,
Y. Yoshino, Nihon University junior College, Japan
Study on Risk of Accident by Heatstroke in Construction Industry of Japan
H. Wariishi,Toyo University Japan,

Session: Biotechnology (Proceedings p 162--176) – Jasmine Room
Joint. Chairs Lalith Jayasinghe (Sri Lanka) and Rex Capanpangan (Phillipines)
15.50-16.15
Harnessing the strength of biotechnology to meet challenges of plantdisease management.
D. M. De Costa, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka..
16.15-16.30
The DNA Marker Assisted Introgression of Blast Resistant Genes (Pita,
Pikh, Pitp(t) of Tetep variety into Local Rice Blast susceptible cultivar
Bg94
W. A. D. Jayawardana, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
16.30-16.45
Protein Analysis by Multiplex Techniques
A. Khanum, , Barani Institute of management Sciences, Pakistan
16.45-17.00
LAMP for detection of RRSV and RDV in insect vector
E. R. Tiongco, International Rice Research Institute, Philippines.
17.00-17.15
Isolation and characterization of Restriction Enzymes from Sri Lanka.
S. N. J. Pathirana, . University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
17.15-17.30
Bioremediation of petroleum oil contaminated water
K.P.D. Tharaka, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
17.30-17.45
Optimizing environmental parameters affecting in-vitro rock phosphatesolubilization by native Phosphate Solubilizing Microorganisms
R. K. R. S. Ranasinghe, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
17.45-18.45

SCA Management Committee Sessions (Open to Delegates to SCA
Conference only)

19.00 – 21.30

Dinner hosted by Science Council of Japan - Bougainvillea Room

Wednesday, June 1, 2016
8.00 on Registration
9.00-17.00 - Science for the People: Mobilizing Modern Technologies for Sustainable
Development in Asia” (Day 2)
Plenary Session – Bougainvillea Room
Joint. Chairs Gamini Rajapakse (Sri Lanka) and S. K. Satheesh (India)
9.00 -9.30
Gender Gap in IT Entrepreneurship: An Experiential Comparison of Silicon
Valley and Sri Lanka
Shahani Markus, Emojot Inc., Sri Lanka
9.30 -10.00
Nanotechnology in Agriculture: Nanocomposites as a Platform for
Enhanced Plant Uptake of Nitrogen
Gehan A. J. Amaratunga, SLINTEC., Sri Lanka, University ofCambridge, UK
10.00-11.0 0

Poster Session,.Tea - Bougainvillea RoomPOSTERS (Proceedings 299-337)
1. A. S. D. Grahito, Indonesian Institute of Science, Indonesia (LIPI)
Function of Technology Incubator as Risk Taker on New Technology-Based Firms: A
Case Study on Technology Incubator LIPI
2. B. S. Bantugan, St Paul University, Philippines
Development of an Earthquake Safety Awareness Material for St. Paul University
Manila Using Video Arts, , 304
3. P. G. R. C. J. Gamlath, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
Potential low cost materials for permeable reactive barriers to treat ground waterpolluted with landfill leachate in Sri Lanka: A review.
4. M. P. A. Perera, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
Define KPIs for Balanced Scorecard to Measure Eco-Sustainable Performance atContainer Terminals in Sri Lanka.
5. P. Yantyo, Indonesian Institute of Science, Indonesia (LIPI).
Investigation on the Opportunities of Solar Rooftop Development in Green Technology
and its Application to Industrial Sector.
6. M. R. Romadona, Indonesian Institute of Science, Indonesia (LIPI)
Capability of Technology in Indonesia‘s Steel Industries,.
7. K. Kawamoto (on behalf of T. Saito), Saitama University, Japan.
Ground source heat pump systems and the environmental risks
8. S. Maulana, Indonesian Institute of Science, Indonesia (LIPI)
Facilitation of Traditional Medicine Industry through Science and Technology Park for
Growth Development of the National Drug Industry

9. S. Maulana, Indonesian Institute of Science, Indonesia (LIPI)
Role of Science and Technology Park LIPI in Development of Research-Based Industry
Needs: Lesson Learned from Technology Transfer Process
10. C. Udawattha, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
Manufacturing Framework and Cost optimization for Building Mud Concrete Blocks.
11. A.A.S.H. de S. Weliange, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Physical activity among adults in the urban area of Colombo, Sri Lanka and its
relationship with the built environment.
12. M. Wickramathilaka, University of Moratuwa
General Feasibility Study on Applicability of Sea Wave Energy Technology in a Sri
Lankan context.
Oral Presentations
Session: Sri Lanka Academy of Young Scientists (Proceedings p. 177-192)- Bougainvillea
Room
Joint. Chairs Chamara Jayasundara (Sri Lanka) and Manoj Singh (Japan)
11.00-11.25
Molecular mechanisms of Drug Resistance in Haematological Malignancies
Y. Baran, Izmir Institute of Technology, Turkey
11.25-11.40
Leishmaniasis: unravelling the mysteries of a new health issue in Sri Lanka
H. V. Y. D. Siriwardana, Universiy of Colombo
11.40-11.55
The Potential of Brain Computer Interfacing for Sustainable Development
S. R. Liyanage
11.55-12.10
Laboratory Safety.
S. Chelvendran, Industrial Technology Institute, Sri Lanka
12.10-12.25
Enhancing sustainable research capacity through mentorship on researchcommunication and through networking
D. Dissanayake
12.25-12.40
Newly Emerging Biological Activities for the Pharmaceutical Potential ofsome Common Lichen Metabolites
V. M. Thadani, Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology, Sri Lanka.
12.40-12.55
Career Development and Women Scientists in Sri Lanka
P. R. M. P. Dilrukshi, National Science Foundation, Sri Lanka.
Session: Social Aspects (Proceedings p. 193-206 and 339)- VIP Lounge
Joint. Chairs: Seetha Wickramasinghe (Sri Lanka) and Lordes Portus (Philippines)
11.00-11.25
ASEAN Economic Cooperation and Chinese Development towards theWest, AIIB and the Silk Road, One Band and One Road Idea collaboratingwith the European Union
K. Haba, Aoyama Gakuin University, Japan

11.25-11.40

11.40-11.55

11.55-12.10

12.10-12.25
12.25-12.40

12.40-12.55

Sustainable tourism by preservation of cultural and architectural heritage oftribals at Wayanad, Coorg and The Nilgiris,
K. Choyimanikandiyil, Manipal University, India
The Role of Technology in the Protection and Preservation of Endangered
Languages as Linguistic Heritage in Indonesia,
F. H. Tondo, Indonesian Institute of Science, Indonesia.
Historical land use changes and amount of damage in the tsunami affectedarea by the 2011 Tohoku earthquake, Kesennuma City, Japan,
T. Ichinose, Keio University, Japan.
Radar technologies against Natural disaster and Man-made hazards
M. Sato, Tohoku University, Japan, 202
The traditional water supply system in the Newar historic settlements of
Khokana, Nepal.
T. Mori, University of Tokyo ,Japan.
Solar Power's Rise and Promise for Inclusive Green Growth,
E. M. Pernia, University of the Philippines,

Session: Natural Products/Food Technology (Proceedings p. 207-222)- Jasmine Room
Joint. Chairs Sunethra Athukorale (Sri Lanka) and Mohammed Kismurton (Indonesia)
11.00-11.25
Fungi from Sri Lankan medicinal plants as a sustainable source of
bioactive compounds.
L. Jayasinghe, National Institute of Fundamental Studies Sri Lanka.
11.25-11.40
Enhancement of therapeutic properties of king coconut (Cocos nucifera var.
aurantiaca) water by fermentation with tea fungus,
M. I. Watawana National Institute of Fundamental
11.40-11.55
Effect of storage temperature and processing conditions on microbial
quality of desiccated coconut,
M. P. G. N. M. Palliyaguru, Sri Lanka Standards Institution, Sri Lanka
11.55-12.10
Isolation and Screening of Potential Probiotic Yeast Strains in Sri Lankan
Dairies.
D, U. Rajawardana, Industrial Technology Institute, Sri Lanka..
12.10-12.25
Evaluation of Probiotic Attributes of Lactobacillus Sp. Isolated fromDifferent Cow and Buffalo Curd Samples Collected from Central Province
M. F. F. Shuhadha, Rajarata University
12.25-12.40
Phylogenetic complexity of Lasiodiplodia species found in Sri Lankan dry
zone forests
R. H. Bandara, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
12.40-12.55
The Green Village in Lagiwliw: Organic Agriculture as Climate Change
Adaptation Measure,
B. M. Mijares Jr. Bohol island State University, Philippines.

Session: Urban Planning (Proceedings p. 223-249)- Orchid Room
Joint. Chairs Priyan Dias (Sri Lanka) and Tomohiro Ichinose (Japan)
11.00-11.25
Preservation of Cultural Heritage in Earthquake-Prone Countries
A. Wada, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan,
11.25-11.40
Recent tendency of accidents in building facilities and risk of fatal accidents
by heatstroke in construction industry
L. Jingye, Toyo University, Japan
11.40-11.55
Building energy index and morphology: Critique on urban office building
stock of Colombo Municipal Council region.
I. Rajapaksha, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
11.55-12.10
Research and Prevention of Urban Villagesin Chinese Cities from the View
Points of Urban Growth Boundaries and Architectural Space
X. Wang, Waseda University, Japan12.10-12.25
Electrochemistry and Electrocatalytic Activity of Nickel (II)[bis(benzil)(1,2- phenyldiamine)] and Chloro Substituted Nickel (II)[bis(benzil)(4-chloro-1,2- phenyldiamine)] Complexes for CO2 Reduction.
M. C. R. Peiris, University of Peradeniya/PGIS, Sri Lanka
12.25-12.40
Soil C sequestration of forest-cardamom systems in Knuckles Forest Range,
Sri Lanka
R. P. S. K. Rajapaksha, National Institute of Fundamental Studies, Sri
Lanka.
12.40-12.55
Sustainable approach through Biophilic Designs in School Buildings,
S. W. Chitgopkar,, Manipal University, India,.

13.00-14.00

Lunch – Anthurium RoomPlenary Lectures (Proceedings p. 9) - Bougainvillea Room
Joint. Chairs

Locana Gunaratne (Sri Lanka) and Toshiharu. Ikaga (Japan) Kumiko)

14.00-14.30

Urban resource and energy management for sustainable society
K. Hanaki, University of Tokyo, Japan.

Session: Gender (Proceedings p. 250--259) – Orchid Room
Joint. Chairs Vinitha Thadani (Sri Lanka) and Kumiko Haba (Japan)
14.35-15.00
Health Sector Response to Gender Based Violence.
N. Mapitigama, Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medicine, Sri Lanka
15.00-15.15
Building a Strong and Inclusive S&T Workforce for Solving Global
Challenges (DVD presentation)
G. Richmond,.University of Oregon, USA.
15.15-15.30
Empowerment of Women Scientists through Women Scientist
Organizations,D. S. Na, Korean Academy of Science and Technology, Korea
15.30-15.45
Women Leadership in National Development Through Higher Education
and Research in Sri Lanka
N. H. Silva, University of Colombo. Sri Lanka..
15.45-16.00
Use of ICT by women in floriculture growers..
S. M. P. C. Padmini, Sri Lanka Council for Agricultural Research Policy,
Sri Lanka.
Session: Energy (Proceedings p. 260-282)= Bougainvillea Room
Joint. Chairs Chandani Perera (Sri Lanka) and Ben Nakamura (Japan)
14.35-15.00
Development of BELDA, Building Energy structure and Lifestyle Databaseof Asia,
H. Takaguchi, Waseda University, Japan
15.00-15.15
Production of algal based semi solid fuel as a renewable energy source
S. K. Gunatilake, Sabragamuwa University, Sri Lanka
15.15-15.30
Development of Enhanced Biogas Production from Palm Oil Mill Effluent(POME)
M. Kismurtono, Indonesian Institute of Science (LIPI), Indonesia.
15.30-15.45
Production of Biodiesel from Micro Algae; Chlorella sp. in Laboratory
scale
T. M. M. Marso, University of Peradeniya/PGIS, Sri Lanka.
15.45-16.00
Composite SnO2/ ZrO2 Dye-sensitized Photo Electrochemical Solar Cells
University of Sabaragamuwa
L. M. M. De Silva, University of Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka.
Session: Technology Transfer (Proceedings p. 283-287) – VIP Lounge
Joint. Chairs Neeelakanthi Gunawardane and Azra Khanum (Pakistan)
14.35-15.00
Using Soft Systems Methodology to Examine Biotechnology Transfer of
Seaweed Tissue Culture in Indonesia Health Sector Response to Gender
Based Violence.
P. Alamsyah, Indonesian Institute of Science, Indonesia.

15.00-15.15

15.15-15.30

15.30-15.45

15.45-16.00

Identification of Factors for the Success of Independent Inventors, a Case of
Sri Lanka
H. G. G. K. Rangajeewa,.University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
Environmental Scanning of the Palm Oil Industry in the Philippines: Status,
Problems and Challenges,
A. Sequino, University of San Jose-Recoletos, Philippines.
Challenges in Increasing Sustainability of Implemented Renewable Energy
Technologies in receiving communities.
N. Sintawardani, Indonesian Institute of Science, Indonesia.
Prospect of Utilizing Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in Improving theCompetitiveness of Indonesian Herbal Medicine.
D. A. Jatraningrum, Indonesian Institute of Science, Indonesia.

Session: Science Communication (Proceedings p. 288-298) – Jasmine Room
Joint. Chairs
14.35-15.00

15.00-15.15
15.15-15.30

15.30-15.45
15.45-16.00

N. Savitri Kumar (Sri Lanka) and S. I. Kwak (Korea)
Establishment of Japan Academic Network for Disaster Reduction Japan
Academic Network for Disaster Reduction
M. Yoneda, Keio University, Japan
Rural Indonesian Insight on Mass Media Role in Reducing Climate
Change S. A. Dalimunthe, Indonesia Institute of Sciences (LIPI),
Indonesia. Communicating Science for the People: The National Scienceand Technology Week (NSTW) as a Site for Scientific Discourses,
L. M. Portus, University of the Philippines, , Philippines
Foundations for a responsive and relevant science journalism course
T. S. C. Congjuico, University of the Philippines, Philippines.
Science communication: An example of Japanese university education
concerning interdisciplinary social problems of science and technology
Use A. Yamabe, University of Tokyo, Japan.

16.00-16.30

Tea

16.30-17.00

Closing Ceremony – SCA-16

17.00-17.30

For SCA Delegates Only
General Assembly Session II
Closing Ceremony and Transfer of Leadership

Acknowledgements
The Organizing Committee while appreciating the close co-operation of its
members would like to take this opportunity to its appreciation of the contributionof the others that made this Conference possible
 The Science Council of Japan and its present and former staff whose totalcollaboration made our task very much simpler
 Members of the International Advisory Committee, who were always readyto provide us with any advice required Members of the Local Scientific Advisory Committee who spend much
effort in ensuring the quality of the presentations made at the Conference.
 The Council of the NASSL and the Board of Management of NSF for theirco-operation.
 The staff of NASSL, particularly Ms. Sriyani Weerasinghe and that of NSF
for their assistance Our Event Organizer, Ms Sunanda Jayasekera for monitoring all aspects ofthe event and quickly solving any issues that arose.
 The staff of Galadari Hotel who were ever ready to solve any problems wefelt at the Hotel and their tolerant attitude to our many demands
 Our sponsors:o Official Airline, Srilankan Airlines
o Darley Butler & Co. Ltd.
o Union Chemicals Lanka PLC.
o Link Natural Products (Pvt) Ltdo Analytical Instruments (Pvt) Ltdo Techno Instruments (Pvt) Ltd

Co-Chairs, SCA-16 Organizing Committee