Institute of Chemistry launches a professional development programme

The Institute of Chemistry Ceylon recently launched a professional development programme at the P.P.L.G. Siriwardena Auditorium at the Institute of Chemistry, Rajagiriya.

At the inauguration, the President of the Institute of Chemistry, Ceylon N.M.S. Hettigedara emphasised the importance of such programmes meant to enhance the knowledge of professionals.

The Chief Guest, Dr. A.M. Mubarak, former Chief, Research and Innovation, Sri Lanka Institute of Nano Technology delivering the keynote address highlighted one of the main areas lacking in the nations quality system on measurement and calibration, which is vital in international trade and how it effect the cost of the product. He emphasised what the Institute of Chemistry, Ceylon offer in developing the National Quality Infrastructure of the Country.

The Dean of the Institute of Chemistry, Professor Namal Priyantha presented the overview of chemical analysis explaining the classical and instrumental methods used in chemical methods and its importance.

Professor Sujatha Hewage, Chairperson of the CPD Programme delivered the vote of thanks.

The training programme was initiated on the 23rd of March with classical methods of analysis and will continue every Thursday and Friday of the week for 3 months under the theme “Knowledge, Skills and Standard Practices in Chemical Analysis” covering Spectroscopic analysis,

Electroanalytical techniques, Chromatographic methods, Calibration and measurements, Analytical method validation, Quality assurance and quality control and Laboratory accreditation. Anyone who wishes to join the programme can follow the entire programme or individual programmes. For further details please contact Institute of Chemistry, Ceylon on 011 2861231 or 011 2861653.