ICAR 2023

The 1st International Conference on Aviation Research of Airport and Aviation Services is organized by Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited in collaboration with Emerald Publishing. ICAR 2023 will provide a unique forum for aviation industry practitioners, researchers, and university students to present their scholarly contributions on contemporary aviation-related issues to disseminate and recognize their research findings. The conference's theme is 'Transforming Aviation for a Sustainable and Digitalized World'. The symposium will create an opportunity to bring your unique expertise, ideas, and perspectives. The goal of IACRS 2023 is to bring researchers, students, and practitioners together to share developments in sustainable business on a common platform. We invite all the scholars, researchers, students, and practitioners to conduct research and send research papers and extended abstracts to this symposium and the conference and make this conference a grand success.

Meet our Committee Members

Transforming Aviation for a Sustainable and Digitalized World

Major Gen. (Rtd) G. A. Chandrasiri RWP VSV USP ndc psc
Chief Advisor

Chairman - Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited

Prof. (Dr.) DAC Suranga Silva
Conference Chair (Academic Affairs)

Professor in Tourism Economics and 
Coordinator of Sustainable Tourism Unit, Department of Economics
Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo

Mr. Jerry Angrave
Conference Chair (International Affairs)

Lead Developer

Prof. (Dr.) Dewasiri N. Jayantha
Conference Chair (Industry and Professional Affairs)

Professor in Finance, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 
Vice President - SLIM,Brand Ambassador - Emerald Publishing, South Asia

Dr. Sumith De Silva
Conference Secretary

Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications 
Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited

Mr. Chamith Seneviratne

Manager 
Customer Experience Air Canada

Dr. Varuna Adikariwattage

Faculty of Engineering
Department of Transport and Logistics Management
Senior Lecturer Grade II
University of Moratuwa 

Dr. Namali Sirisoma

President, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport   Sri Lanka
Director - Career Guidance Unit Kotelawala Defence University

Mr. Dimuthu Tennakoon

President BAR association 
Head of Worldwide Sales and Distribution · SriLankan Airlines

Prof. (Dr.) Abdol Ali Khatibi

Senior Vice President, Post Graduate, Business & Social Science, Management & Science University, Malaysia

Prof. K P Lalith Chandralal

Professor in Marketing 
University of Sri Jayawardenapura

Mr. Rayhan Wanniappa

Director-Air Transport & Economic Regulation and Acting Deputy Director General of Corporate Management Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL)

Prof. (Dr.) Mubarak Kaldeen

Professor in Marketing Management
Department of Marketing Management Faculty of Management
South Eastern University of Sri Lanka

Prof. Athula Gnanapala

Dean
Faculty of Management Studies - Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

Mr. H.S. Hettiarachchi

Head of Airport Management 
Airport and Aviation Services 
(Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited

Mr. Kishantha Nimalarathne

Head of Civil Aviation Training
Airport and Aviation Services 
(Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited

Dr. Samitha Buddika

Department of Civil Engineering
University of Peradeniya

Ms. Roshani Masakorala

Manager Airport Operations-Global Airports - Etihad Airways
Chairperson - Airline Operators’ Committee 

Prof.Nalin Abeysekera

Professor in Management Studies Open University of Sri Lanka

Mr. Sampath Siriwardena

Lecturer
Tourism Study Programs
Department of Economics, University of Colombo

Dr. Samantha Rathnayake

Senior Management Consultant Postgraduate Institute of Management
University of Sri Jayewardenepura Sri Lanka

Mr. Buddhika Hewawasam

Country Head (Sri Lanka) - International Air Transport Association (IATA)

Important Days

Transforming Aviation for a Sustainable and Digitalized World

Conference Tracks

Transforming Aviation for a Sustainable and Digitalized World

Registration

It is important to note that, as of the current juncture, the registration process for the forthcoming ICAR 2023 conference has not yet been initiated. The initiation of the registration period remains pending and is expected to be announced in due course.

It is advised that prospective participants, encompassing presenters and other attendees, maintain a vigilant watch for official notifications regarding the opening of the registration window. This proactive approach will enable interested parties to avail themselves of the registration opportunity once it becomes operational.

The stipulation requiring the registration of at least one author for each accepted paper to secure inclusion in the ICAR 2023 program and the subsequent publication within the proceedings by the Faculty of Management Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, remains applicable once the registration phase becomes active.

In conclusion, the commencement of the registration process for the ICAR 2023 conference is currently awaited. As the timing of the registration launch remains pending, prospective participants are advised to stay attentive to forthcoming announcements and updates regarding this pivotal facet of conference engagement.

Registration Fee

It is pertinent to acknowledge a noteworthy cost consideration for authors who will be presenting multiple papers at the ICAR 2023 conference. Specifically, a cost-sharing mechanism will be implemented when an author is slated to submit more than one paper during the conference. This mechanism entails imposing a reduced charge, equivalent to half of the standard cost, to present the second and subsequent papers.

The issuance of certificates after the ICAR 2023 conference is contingent upon adherence to specific criteria warranting clarification. Certificates will exclusively be conferred upon authors who have duly completed the registration process and subsequently participated as presenters during the conference proceedings. It is imperative to emphasize that authors meeting these requisites will be eligible for certificate procurement. Furthermore, the contemporary electronic communication trend is acknowledged by emailing e-certificates and e-proceedings after the event's culmination.