Shilpa Sayura Foundation conducts and supports applied research that connects technology, education and community development. Our research focuses on practical challenges affecting Sri Lankan communities and explores how emerging technologies can improve learning, digital safety, climate resilience, inclusion and sustainable development.
We work with universities, researchers, educators, public institutions, technology professionals and community partners to produce evidence, test solutions and share knowledge that can support policy, programme design and future innovation.
Our Research Areas
Cybersecurity
Research on digital safety, privacy, cyber resilience, secure communication, community cyber defence and responsible technology use.
Artificial Intelligence
Applied AI research in education, environmental monitoring, public-interest technology, data analysis and responsible innovation.
Internet of Things
Research and prototyping using sensors, connected devices and real-time data for agriculture, climate monitoring, disaster preparedness and community services.
Climate Technology
Research using GIS, satellite data, IoT and AI for flood monitoring, landslide risk, rainfall analysis, environmental protection and community resilience.
Digital Education
Studies on local-language learning, digital platforms, teacher development, educational access and technology-supported learning.
Gender-Responsive Development
Research on participation, access, digital inclusion and the barriers affecting girls and women in technology, education and leadership.
Youth Media and Digital Society
Research on digital storytelling, media literacy, online participation, youth expression and the social impact of digital media.
Publications
Our research outputs may include:
- peer-reviewed journal papers;
- conference papers;
- project reports;
- policy briefs;
- technical reports;
- case studies;
- evaluation reports;
- training manuals;
- datasets and open resources.
Research Projects
Our research is closely connected to practical projects. We design, test and evaluate solutions in real settings, including schools, universities, communities and public institutions.
Current and emerging research areas include:
- privacy-preserving and secure V2X communication;
- community cyber resilience;
- AI-assisted environmental monitoring;
- IoT-based landslide and flood warning systems;
- satellite-data-supported climate analysis;
- local-language digital learning;
- responsible AI education;
- gender-responsive technology programmes.
Research Collaboration
We welcome collaboration with:
- universities and research institutions;
- postgraduate and undergraduate researchers;
- government agencies;
- development organisations;
- technology companies;
- civil-society organisations;
- schools and community networks.
Collaboration may include joint studies, field testing, data analysis, prototype development, publications, student supervision and knowledge-sharing events.
Research Resources
We aim to make selected knowledge resources publicly accessible, including:
- reports;
- presentations;
- datasets;
- diagrams;
- learning materials;
- project findings;
- technical guides.
Work With Us
Researchers, universities and organisations interested in joint research, field testing, publications or technology development are invited to contact Shilpa Sayura Foundation.