About CERS 2026
The Civil Engineering Research Symposium (CERS) 2026, organized by the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa, serves as a premier platform to showcase the latest research, innovations, and academic achievements of undergraduate and postgraduate students of the department.
The symposium brings together researchers, academics, industry professionals, and students to exchange knowledge and explore emerging trends in Civil Engineering. Research presented at CERS spans a broad range of disciplines including Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering, and Materials Engineering.
A compilation of research abstracts will be published in conjunction with the symposium, highlighting the innovative findings and contributions of student research projects. Selected abstracts will be presented during the technical sessions, encouraging academic discussion, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the dissemination of new knowledge.
As an exciting feature of the symposium, the 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) Challenge for postgraduate students will be conducted in parallel, providing participants with an opportunity to creatively communicate their research achievements to a broader audience. Winners of the competition will be recognised and awarded during the symposium.
Continuing the tradition of promoting excellence in research and publication, CERS 2026 will also recognise undergraduate and postgraduate students whose research work has been published as full-length, peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals. This initiative reflects the Department’s strong commitment to fostering a vibrant research culture and encouraging internationally recognised scholarly contributions.
CERS 2026 aims to strengthen the connection between academia and industry while inspiring future advancements in Civil Engineering research and practice.
Date: 08 October 2026
Venue: Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka