<h2>Research Clusters</h2>
Research in the Department of Applied Sciences spans fields such as biotechnology,environmental science, applied physics, and analytical chemistry. These focus areas drive innovation through interdisciplinary approaches and real-world applications.
Faculty and students collaborate with industry experts and global research institutions to address scientific and societal challenges, contributing to advancements in knowledge,sustainable solutions, and the development of science-driven industries.
Interdisciplinary Hub for Environment and Human Wellbeing
This interdisciplinary research cluster is dedicated to advancing scientific innovations that promote both environmen...
Applied Mycology and Fungal Innovations group
The Applied Mycology and Fungal Innovations group at SLIIT focuses on integrative research in fungal biology, plant p...
CalluPharm
Harnessing Plant Callus Cultures for Therapeutic Bioactive Synthesis
Waste-to-Resource
The integrate wastewater treatment, carbon dioxide sequestration, and the circular economy, bioethanol production.&nb...
AI4PhytoDrugs
Artificial Intelligence for Plant-Based Drug Research
Beyond Type 2 Diabetes
Clinical and Genetic Characterization of MODY in Sri Lanka
Green Medicine
This research cluster focuses on transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary studies on the identification of phyto...
Computer-aided drug discovery
This cluster focuses on using molecular docking and dynamics simulations in discovery of plant-derived compounds with...
Microbes for a cleaner environment
"This cluster explores the capacity of microorganisms to degrade plastics and organic waste to provide sustainable so...
Integrated Plant Biotechnology and circular bioeconomy Resaerch Group
The Integrated Plant Biotechnology, Plant Tissue Culture, and Circular Bioeconomy Cluster is an interdisciplinary res...