Monday Nov 03, 2025
Monday Nov 03, 2025
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TRCSL Director-General Air Vice Marshal (Retd.) Bandula Herath
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) recently held the second Progress Presentations of its Research and Development (R&D) Program, showcasing pioneering research collaborations between universities and industry aimed at driving innovation in the country’s telecommunication sector.
Organised under the Sri Lanka Telecommunications Act, No. 25 of 1991 (as amended), TRCSL’s R&D Program serves as a vital platform connecting academia, industry and the regulator to foster applied research that addresses emerging technological challenges and contributes to the sustainable growth of Sri Lanka’s digital ecosystem.
The 2025 session featured ongoing research projects from the University of Moratuwa, University of Kelaniya and University of Ruhuna, covering a range of innovative topics such as:
n Spatial sound recording and reproduction for personalised speech intelligibility enhancement in noisy environments
n IoT-based sleep monitoring tools to support independent living
n Machine learning-enabled network optimisation to reduce atmospheric ducting interference in LTE-TDD networks
n Software innovations to enhance educational engagement and independence for visually impaired schoolchildren
The event brought together researchers, university faculty, TRCSL Research Committee members, and industry representatives, creating an engaging forum for presenting progress updates, exchanging ideas, and exploring future collaborations.
Interactive Q&A sessions following each presentation encouraged knowledge sharing and feedback, helping align academic innovation with industry needs and regulatory priorities.
