Presidental Awards 2018
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.
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Scientists |
Journal |
Article |
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Prof. J Bandara, Mr. K.N.L. De Silva |
Catalysis Science and Technology
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Superior solar-to-hydrogen energy conversion efficiency by visible light-driven hydrogen production via highly reduced Ti2+/Ti3+ states in blue-titanium dioxide photocatalyst
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Prof. J Bandara Mr.A. M. K. L. Abeykoon; Mr. R. D. Senevirathne; Mr. K. N. L. Silva; |
Ultrasonics - Sonochemistry
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Sono-photocatalytic production of hydrogen by interface modified metal oxide insulators
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Prof S. P. Benjamin
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Current Biology
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Repeated Diversification of Ecomorphs in Hawaiian Stick Spiders
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Prof. M.C.M. Iqbal |
Parasites & Vectors
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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
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Prof. M.C.M. Iqbal |
Parasites & Vectors
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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
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Prof. S Seneweera |
Plant Cell and Environment
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New insights into the cellular mechanisms of plant growth at elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations
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