Prof. N. Ravichandran from Clemson University, USA visited and served as a visiting lecturer at the faculty of engineering for three weeks from 8th December 2015. He engaged in teaching Geomechanics for third year civil engineering students.In addition to teaching, he involved in developing curriculum, designing labs, preparing strategic plan of the faculty and mentoring young academics.Even before this visit, he has been actively involving in helping the faculty for a longer period. His earlier visit to the faculty was in July 2014.
During his stay, he shared his invaluable experience and knowledgewith the young academics and students which created a momentum at the faculty. We are confident that it will immensely contribute to the faculty development. He also delivered a talk to the public on ‘Sustainable Practices in Geotechnical Engineering’, organized by the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka, Northern Chapter, in collaboration with the Faculty of Engineering, University of Jaffna and Jaffna Managers Forum.
While we are feeling glad to obtain the services from great academics like Prof. N. Ravichandran, we also thank them wholeheartedly for spending their invaluable time to come serve the faculty.We are quite definite that their guidance and contribution will drive the faculty in a proper track.