Mailvaganam Memorial Oration
Mailvaganam Memorial Oration is an annual event held by the Institute of Physics, Sri Lanka in memory of late Prof. A.W. Mailvaganam
A.W. Mailvaganam 1906 - 1987
2023
| Speaker: | Professor Sudath R D Kalingamudali, Dean of the Faculty of Science and Senior Professor, University of Kelaniya |
| Topic: | Utilising fundamental scientific concepts for the development of inventions, and commercialization |
| Date: | 8 December 2023 (Friday) at 4.30 p.m. |
2022
| Speaker: | Professor. J.K.D.Sumedha Jayanetti, Senior Professor in Physics Department of Instrumentation and Automation Technology and Dean Faculty of Technology, University of Colombo |
| Topic: | From Culture of Research to a Culture of Innovation |
| Date: | 2 December 2022 (Friday) at 4.30 p.m. |
2021
| Speaker: | Prof. K. P. S. Chandana Jayaratne, Head of the Department of Physics and Director, Astronomy and Space Science Unit Department of Physics, University of Colombo |
| Topic: | Space weather and its effect on the earth |
| Date: | 3 December 2021 (Saturday) at 4.00 p.m. |
2020
| “MAILVAGANAM MEMORIAL ORATION – 2020” was not conducted due to Covid 19 pandemic situation of the country. |
2019
| Speaker: | Professor J.R.P. Jayakody, Professor in Physics, University of Kelaniya |
| Topic: | Development of the Lithium-Ion Battery |
| Date: | 23 November 2019 (Saturday) at 5.30 p.m. |
2018
| Speaker: | Mr. Susantha G. Punchihewa, (Ex-SLSI) |
| Topic: | Standardization: Some facts |
| Date: | November 17, 2018 (Saturday) at 5.30 p.m. |
2017
| Speaker: | Prof. (Mrs.) Indra J. Dayawansa, Retired Professor, Dept. of Electronic and Telecomm. Engineering, University of Moratuwa. |
| Topic: | Electrons, Photons and Neurons |
| Date: | November 25, 2017 (Saturday) at 5.30 p.m. |
2016
| Speaker: | Professor S. R. D. Rosa, Department of Physics, UUniversity of Colombo. |
| Topic: | PHYSICS OF LOCOMOTION OF SELECTED ANIMALS |
| Date: | November 05, 2016 |
2015
| Speaker: | Prof. K. Premaratne, Senior Professor, Department of Physics, University of Peradeniya. |
| Topic: | Nanotechnology: Technology of the New Millennium |
| Date: | December 07, 2015 |
2014
| Speaker: | Prof. K. Kandasamy, Professor, Department of Physics & Former Dean, Faculties of Graduate Studies and Science, University of Jaffna. |
| Topic: | Uphill Diffusion in hydrogen in Metals |
| Date: | November 29, 2014 |
2013
| Speaker: | Prof. I.K. Perera, Chair and Senior Professor of Physics, University of Sabaragamuwa |
| Topic: | The LASER – Sensation of the Century |
| Date: | December 13, 2013 |
2012
| Speaker: | Dr. P.A.J. Ratnasiri,Former Deputy Director of CISIR |
| Topic: | Sustainable Development – Is Sri Lanka on the right path? |
| Date: | November 23, 2012 |
2011
| Speaker: | Prof. W.P. Siripala,Department of Physics, University of Kelaniya |
| Topic: | Artificial Photosynthesis: An Environmentally Friendly Energy Solution |
| Date: | November 18, 2011 |
2010
| Speaker: | Prof. K.D. Jayasuriya, Department of Physics, University of Kelaniya |
| Topic: | Non Conventional Renewable Energy Options |
| Date: | November 27, 2010 |
2009
| Speaker: | Prof. B.S.B. Karunaratne, Department of Physics, University of Peradeniya |
| Topic: | Electron Microscopy in the Study of Materials |
| Date: | November 11, 2009 |
2008
| Speaker: | Dr. W. L. Sumathipala,Director, Ozone Unit |
| Topic: | Beauty of Nature and Danger of Natural Phenomena |
| Date: | October 30, 2008 |
2007
| Speaker: | Prof. T. R. Ariyaratne, Department of Physics, University of Colombo |
| Topic: | Application of Physics in Agriculture |
| Date: | November 30, 2007 |
2006
| Speaker: | Prof. W. G. D. Dharmaratna, Department of Physics, University of Ruhuna |
| Topic: | Building Bolcks of Universe – Have we discovered them? |
| Date: | November 30, 2006 |
2005
| Speaker: | Prof. Dammika A. Tantrigoda, Department of Physics, University of Sri Jayewardenepura |
| Topic: | An Approach to Risk Assessment and Mitigation of Earthquakes and Tsunamis |
| Date: | May 20, 2005 |
2003
| Speaker: | Prof. M. A. K. L. Dissanayake, Department of Physics, University of Peradeniya |
| Topic: | Science and Technology for the 21st Century |
| Date: | November 17, 2003 |
2002
| Speaker: | Prof. M. A. Careem, Department of Physics, University of Peradeniya |
| Topic: | Use of Cellular Phones – How safe are they? |
| Date: | March 25, 2002 |
2001
| Speaker: | Prof. P. P. G. L. Siriwardane, Emeritus Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Colombo |
| Topic: | Mailvaganam and his place in the sphere of education |
| Date: | February 15, 2001 |
2000
| Speaker: | Prof. P. W. Epasinghe, Department of Mathematics, University of Colombo |
| Topic: | Life of a Mathematician in Sri Lanka |
| Date: | May 30, 2000 |