Aim: The aim of the WaterH is to develop improved learning and teaching tools, methodologies and pedagogical approaches using best practices. As a result, there will be developed skills in multiple use of resources and long-term planning for multiple benefits in such a way that project partners will have harmonised teaching and pedagogical approaches in water related gradual education.
Dr. Nageswaran Kumaresan visited the Faculty on 6th November 2015. He had discussions with the Dean and staff members about the possible services he can render, especially on supervising the student’s research projects, sharing his industry experiences and lecturing on visiting basis. He provided valuable insights on the Faculty development during his short visit at the faculty.
A paper with the title of “Conversion of the used heavy fuel oil and lubricant engine oil mixer into lubricating grease” was presented by Mr. S. Sangar (second year student from the faculty) at the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions (IPURSE) 2015 held at the University of Peradeniya, on 5th and 6th November 2015. This project was supervised by Ms. H. Krishnarajah and Dr. K. Velauthamurty, who are the staff from Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Science of the University of Jaffna respectively. This is the first paper presented by the Engineering faculty student at the International conference. The faculty congratulates the student Mr. Sangar and his supervisors for their successful achievement in their useful research especially for the community on minimizing waste and moving towards zero-waste concept.
Senior staff members from other Engineering Faculties visited to the Faculty of Engineering on 4th November 2015. They were Professor K.M. Liyanage, Dr. A.P.N. Somaratna and Dr. K.R.B. Herath from University of Peradeniya, Dr. S.M. Junaideen and Dr. J. Ajith Thamboo from South Eastern University of Sri Lanka and Mr. M. Vignarajah and Dr. Ravi from Kotelawala Defence University (KDU). It was a good tea time discussion with the Faculty staff while going around the faculty to see the site development.
The Sri Lankan Universities are in the process of giving expertise services to promoteMicro, Small, and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSME). The University of Jaffna also took this initiative directed by the UGC very positively. For this the Faculty of Engineering, even though it is with a very small team, took action in par with other Faculties. It has been notified that the existing MSMEs need help from professionals to boost their businesses. Currently they are mostly with the traditional mode of operation. Therefore the Jaffna University has come forward to use its resources and expertise to locate, and identify complications in the MSMEs within their region and provide solutions for them. By this it is intended to strengthen ties between the University and the Mercantile Enterprises with a common goal of improving the regional Economy.
Dr. Ponnampalam Balakumar visited Engineering faculty on 26th October 2015. He is presently working as a research scientist at the NASA Langley Laboratory. Prior to joining NASA, he was a professor at the Old Dominion University, VA. He received his BSc.Eng. (Civil) from University of Peradeniya, M.S. (Mechanical) from University of Missouri and Ph.D. (Aeronautics & Astronautics) from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Students of the Faculty of Engineering, University of Jaffna won the championship for Chess at the Inter-Faculty Fresher’s Meet 2015. This was held in University of Jaffna, during October 2015, covering all nine faculties. Continue reading
Delegates (Prof Yoansong WEI and Prof MIN YANG) from Chinese Academy of Sciences visited Department of Civil Engineering Faculty of Engineering 22nd October. The discussion were mainly on development oriented research activities in water related fields. Continue reading
The Vijayathasami pooja day is the best day for education to kick off. The traditional house warming ceremony of the new building was held on the same day on 22nd October 2015. The event was blessed with the participation of the Vice Chancellor Senior Professor Vasanthy Arasaratnam, Deans of the other Faculties, Staff of the Faculties of Engineering and Agriculture and Students of the Faculty of Engineering. This function was organized by the students of the Faculty of Engineering with the guidance from Assistant Registrar together with the Faculty staff members. Milk was boiled with prayer to Goddess Saraswathy and the happiness was shared among all participants by sharing the milk with sweet.
A workshop was conducted by the Australian-Sri Lankan University partnerships project on developing community-based waste recycling businesses. This was coordinated by Dr. Randika Jayasinghe from the project while Dr. V. Cynthujah coordinated from the Faculty of Engineering.