Civil Engineering Research Symposium (CERS) 2025, organized by the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa, was held successfully on the 23rd of October 2025 at the Civil Engineering Auditorium.
The symposium showcased the latest and novel research activities undertaken by undergraduate and postgraduate students of the Department.
Dr. Moussa Baalbaki, Director of Products and Solutions Portfolio at INSEE Cement (Pvt) Ltd, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, while Dr. Herath Manthrithilake, Emeritus Scientist at the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), attended as the Keynote Speaker.
The symposium proceedings, produced as a book of abstracts, were published, which comprises the findings of the latest undergraduate research projects. The research showcased the advances in Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Engineering, and Transportation Engineering. A selected set of abstracts was presented by students at the symposium.
A 3-Minute Thesis (3-MT) Challenge for postgraduate students was also organized in parallel, demonstrating their latest research achievements in a creative manner. The winners of the competition were announced at the symposium, and they were awarded certificates.
As a special feature of CERS 2025, the Department of Civil Engineering formally recognised undergraduate and graduate students whose research work had been published as full-length, peer-reviewed articles in Q1 or Q2–ranked journals, reaffirming the Department’s commitment to promoting excellence in research and publication.
