RESEARCHXPLORE 1.0
November 16, 2026 · 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM @ Online event
Description
ResearchXplore 1.0 is a research-oriented session series organized by the IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) Student Branch Affinity Group of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. The programme is designed to guide undergraduate students through the essential stages of academic and technical research, providing the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence needed to begin their research journey. The first session, "Building Research Foundations", will introduce participants to the fundamentals of research, including the importance of research in academia and industry, different types of research, characteristics of a good research problem, critical thinking, structured problem-solving, and developing clear and impactful research questions. The session will feature Dr. Jeyakumar Samantha Tharani , who holds a Ph.D. from the School of Information and Communication Technology, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia. Her research interests include blockchain technology, cybersecurity, graph modelling, and machine learning. Join us to build a strong foundation for your academic research journey!