Collaboration through Consultancies
The Faculty of Engineering is dedicated to providing professional expert services to both industry and government through its commercial arm, the Engineering Design Centre (EDC). Faculty members are given the opportunity to serve as resource persons in offering these services and work on multidisciplinary projects that provide invaluable experience in various fields. The Department of Electrical, Electronic and Energy Engineering (DEEE) members are offered projects that allow them to apply their knowledge and skills in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, as well as explore other fields. Additionally, members are encouraged to undertake consultancy work as individuals or groups with written permission from the Vice-Chancellor. With a commitment to excellence, the Faculty of Engineering and its members continue to make a significant impact in the world.
Summary of Recent Consultancies
The consultancies-undertaken are of wide spectrum. Examples of recent professional expert services provided by DEEE members are listed below. Some of the these consultancy work were carried out through the commercial and official arm of the Faculty, that is, Engineering Design Center.
| TITLE | CLIENT | STAFF MEMBERS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Member of the Project Management Committee | Human Performance Laboratory at the Institute of Sports Medicine, Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs, Sri Lanka | Dr. R.D.B. Ranaweera | 2022 to date |
| Independent TEC consultant, Biomechanics Lab | Institute of Sports Medicine, Ministry of Sports, Sri Lanka | Dr. R.D.B. Ranaweera | 2022 to date |
| Phase I- Fact Finding Mission on Re-Wiring of Goomera Tea Factory, Thawalanthenna | Sri Lanka State Plantations Corporation | Prof. M.A.R.M. Fernando |
2022 |
| Laboratory Sessionss at the Faculty of Engineering of University of Peradeniya on High Voltage Engineering (EC 9010) for third and final year students in the Dept. of Electrical & Electronic Engineering | Faculty of Engineering, University of Jaffna. | Prof. M.A.R.M. Fernando | 2022 |
| Measurement of Earth Resistance | Noritake Lanka Porceilain(pvt)ltd | Prof. M.A.R.M. Fernando | 2021,2020 |
| Inspection, testing and issuing of cetificates for lightening arrestors at Ulagalla Resort at Thirappane | Maintenance Engineer, Ulagalla Resort | Dr. J.R.R.S Kumara & Prof. M.A.R.M. Fernando | 2019 |
| Reports on CCTV Installation Project-[ BOQ-Estimates] | Kandy Municipal Council | Prof. V.R. Herath | 2019 |
| Professional Expert Engineering Services on Assessment Characteristics of Two Nos of String Insulators Sets | Ceylon Electricity Board | Prof. M.A.R.M. Fernando | 2019 |
| Professional Expert Engineering Services on Assessment Characteristics of Two Nos of String Insulators Sets | ESTA International (Pvt)Ltd | Prof. M.A.R.M. Fernando | 2019 |
| Professional Expert Engineering Services on Assessment Characteristics of Two Nos of String 2019Insulators Sets | Ceylon Electricity Board | Prof. M.A.R.M. Fernando | 2019 |
| ECG System in District Hospital ,Badulla (Technomedics International (Pvt Ltd) | Technomedics International (Pvt) Ltd | Prof. B.G.L.T. Samaranayake | 2019 |
| Test on Energy Meters-Programmable Metres 3 Phase 4 wire for LV-CT operated-2 Nos | Richardson Projects (pvt) ltd | Dr. J.R.R.S Kumara | 2018 |
| Test on Energy Meters-Programmable Metres 3 Phase 4 wire for LV-CT operated-1 No | PowerSol Lanka (Pvt) Ltd | Dr. J.R.R.S Kumara | 2018 |
| Inspection, testing and issuing of cetificates for lightening arrestors at Ulagalla Resort at Thirappane | Ulagalla Resort at Thirappane | Prof. M.A.R.M. Fernando & Dr. U.S. Navaratne | 2018 |
| Report on Former Information of Making Induction Coil | Ansell Lanka (Pvt) Ltd | Dr. J.R.R.S Kumara | 2018 |
| HV End Cable Testing at 10MW Dendro Power Plant in Monaragala | Green Watts Private Limited | Dr. J.R.R.S Kumara | 2018 |
| Lab Sessionss for High Voltage Engineering, University of Jaffna | Faculty of Engineering, University of Jaffna. | Dr. J.R.R.S Kumara & Prof. M.A.R.M. Fernando | 2018 |
| Safety Audit :INQ-2193 Perera& Sons-colombo | P&S- Colombo13 | Dr. J.R.R.S Kumara & Prof. M.A.R.M. Fernando | 2018 |
Memorandum of Understandings (MOU)
MoU is the agreement on which industries or academic institutes or two academic institutes sign a legal document for the benefits & welfare of the both. Here the agreement is done for many purposes like department infrastructure development programs, research programs, to get industrial knowledge, exchange staff or students, or degree programs etc. DEEE also has ongoing and succesfully completed MOUs with numerous academic institutions and industries and would welcome other industries or institutions for future agreements.
Summary of Memorandom of Understandings (MOUs)
The MOUs signed by the Department are of various purposes. Some have started sometime back and extended and continuing while some are terminated. Here in the below table, you will find some details about recent MOUs singed by DEEE.
| MOU | PERIOD | STAFF MEMBER | PURPOSE |
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| University of Peradeniya and University of Oulu, Finland | 2017-2027 | Prof. K.M. Liyanage |
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| University of Peradeniya and Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, India | 2022-2027 | Dr. R.M.R.D.B. Ranaweera |
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| University of Peradeniya and Meijo University, Japan | 2021-2026 | Prof. K.M. Liyanage |
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| University of Peradeniya and National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan | 2018-2021 (Terminated) | Prof. M.A.R.M. Fernando |
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| University of Peradeniya and Incheon National University, Republic of Korea |
2019-2024 | Dr. R.M.R.D.B. Ranaweera |
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| University of Peradeniya and Shanghai University of Electric Power, China |
2018-2023 | Prof. J.B. Ekanayake |
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| University of Peradeniya and Kelani Cables PLC | 2017-2027 | Prof. M.A.R.M. Fernando |
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| University of Peradeniya and Centre for Defence Research and Development, Ministry of Defence | 2021-2023 | Prof. A.U.A.W. Gunawardena |
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| University of Peradeniya and Sri Lanka Telecom | 2020-2023 | Prof. H.M.V.R. Herath |
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| University of Peradeniya and Ceylon Electricity Board | 2020-2025 | Prof. J.B. Ekanayake |
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| University of Peradeniya and LTL Holding (Pvt) Ltd. |
2017-2027 | Prof. J.B. Ekanayake |
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INDUSTRIAL ADVISARY BOARD
Annual Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) meetings are very useful in receiving feedback from industry and employers as they are one of the key stakeholders of the Department and the Faculty. IAB is comprised of multitude of representatives from different industries related to the six sub-specialization areas of DEEE. The IAB meeting minutes are properly maintained and follow-up actions are also presented to IAB and discussed at the next meetings. This provides an opportunity for DEEE to hear the views from the industry on modifications of DEEE curriculum, student performances in the industry and required areas of improvement and any other matter not foreseen by the DEEE.
| NAME | INSTITUTION |
|---|---|
| Eng. Eranga Rukmal | Dialog Axiata PLC |
| Eng. Nilantha Balasooriya | Schneider Electric PLC |
| Dr. Pramuditha Perera | Amazon Inc, USA |
| Eng. S. Vidyapan | Dialog Axiata PLC |
| Eng. Amalka Withana | Dialog Axiata PLC |
| Prof. Mahesh Sooriyabandara | Toshiba Europe Limited, Bristol, UK |
| Dr. Rath Vannithamby | Intel, USA. |
| Dr. Sankalpa Gamwarige | Nagarro Inc |
| Dr. Jeewika Ranaweera | Oracle, USA. |
| Mr. Frazy Fahmy | Synopsis, Sri Lanka |
| Dr. Champa Dharmakeerthi | Ceylon Electricity Board |
| Dr. Kapila Bandara | Ceylon Electricity Board |
| Mr. N. Marikkar | LTL Holdings Pvt., Ltd. |
| Dr. Sarath Kumara | NKT Vastmanland County, Sweden |
| Dr. Nilanga Abeywickrama | Hitachi Energy, Sweden |
| Mr. Anurudha Rathnayake | Sri Lanka Telecom Mobitel PLC |
| Mr. Anuradha Udunuwara | Sri Lanka Telecom Mobitel PLC |
| Mr. Prabhath R Ambegoda | Sri Lanka Telecom Mobitel PLC |
| Mr. Thilanga Jayarathna | Dialog Axiata PLC |
| Mr. S. Panawanage | Arthur C. Clert Institute for Modern Technologies |
| Dr. Mythri Hunukumbure | SAMSUNG R&D Institute, UK |
| Mrs. Michelle Fernando | BHP Inc, Australia |
| Eng. Priyanka Undugodage | Prundus Technologies, Australia |
| Mr. Pradeepa Senanayake | ResMed, Australia |
| Dr Hiranya Jayakody | HEO Robotics, Australia |