The Institute of Technology, University of Moratuwa (ITUM), launched its first-ever research symposium in 2013 with the goal of cultivating a robust research culture within the institution. Since then, it has become an annual hallmark of the ITUM calendar serving as a distinguished platform to articulate and disseminate diverse and intricate research endeavours.

From its inception, the research committees of ITUM adeptly organized six symposiums, thereby facilitating a scholarly environment where ITUM academic staff could document and engage in meaningful discourse regarding their multifaceted, subject-specific research projects. In a significant expansion of its vision, the 2019 symposium introduced a limited number of slots for industry researchers, granting them the opportunity to share their invaluable professional insights into industry-related research.

The establishment of the ITUM Research Unit (ITUM-RU) in 2020 further broadened the horizons of research at ITUM. In 2021, the symposium was opened to researchers from other esteemed higher education institutions, universities, and industries across Sri Lanka. However, the 2021 symposium was conducted in a virtual format in response to the global pandemic, ensuring the continuity of scholarly exchange.

In 2022, the ITUM-RU extended the symposium’s reach by inviting international scholars, thereby fostering global collaboration in various technology-related domains. This pivotal year culminated in the renaming of the symposium to the "International Research Conference of ITUM 2022," reflecting its enhanced scope and significance.

The following year, 2023, witnessed a further elevation of the conference, as ITUM-RU collaborated with the International Institute of Management Sciences (IIMS), India under the theme "Industry 5.0 – Prospect and Retrospect." This partnership underscored our commitment to addressing contemporary challenges and opportunities in the field.

The 3rd International Research Conference hosted by the ITUM -RU in 2024 explored the theme “Exploring New Frontiers: Innovative and Cross-Disciplinary Approaches to Sustainable Engineering Practices.” The event brought together over 300 scholars, academics and industry representatives and 40 presenters from diverse fields to share cutting-edge research and foster collaboration in the advancement of sustainable engineering. The conference featured five tracks: Sustainable Infrastructure and Mechanical Systems, Renewable Energy Systems and Smart Grid Technologies, Sustainable Materials and Green Manufacturing Processes, Digital Solutions for Sustainable Engineering and Interdisciplinary Approaches to Sustainability in Education. In addition, the Research Unit introduced a poster session, where semester three students from the 2021/2022 intake showcased their innovative research findings.

The Research Unit of ITUM is excited to announce the 4th International Research Conference (ITUM-IRC2025), themed “Towards a Resilient Future: Engineering Research on Social, Environmental, and Ethical Renewal." This conference aims to bring together scholars from around the world to share innovative research and contribute to the advancement of sustainable engineering solutions. The ITUM-IRC2025 conference proceedings will be published under the ISSN number 2773-7055, showcasing the global commitment to research in social, environmental, and ethical renewal.

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Registration Fee

Presenters (local)	: LKR 5000
Presenters (foreign)	: USD 50
Participants (local)	: LKR 2000

Mode of Payment : Bank Transfer

Bank Name	: Bank of Ceylon
Account Name	: Institute of Technology University of Moratuwa
Account Number	: 83062337
SWIFT Code	: BCEYLKLX 0568
Branch	: Homagama branch

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