A friendly cricket match was organized between the staffs of the Department of Irrigation at Kilinochchi and Faculty of Engineering. This was organized at the cricket ground of the Kilinochchi premises of the University of Jaffna on 15th September 2015. It was an excellent opportunity for both Department of Irrigation and faculty of engineering staffs to interact closely and share a light moment.
One day workshop on Microsoft Project 2010 was held on 12th September 2015 at Computer Center Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya. This workshop funded by WaSo project and organized by University of Peradeniya. Six participants (Mr. Saliya Sampath, Mr. Senturan, Ms. DVL Kishani, Ms. A Janaki, Mr N Kannan, Mr Uthiyakumar) attended from University of Jaffna, from both Engineering and Agricultural faculties as well as financial branch.
Students of the Faculty of Engineering went to Peradeniya to take part in a memorial tournament, named after late Mr. Calistus, emerged victorious. The match was held on 12th September 2015 as a night match. The venue was the main ground of the University of Peradeniya. Students from Faculty of Engineering, University of Jaffna, who went there to take part in couple of exhibition matches, outplayed the hosts and proved their strength. Being a newly blossoming faculty, those friendly matches with the senior faculties would help to enhance a tight bond between the engineering faculties of Sri Lanka.
Dr. D.N. Subramanium joined the Faculty in the permanent cadre of the Department of Civil Engineering from September 2015. He has specialized in Environmental Engineering. Environmental concerns are increasing for human good life in the world. The Faculty absorbed him for teaching the students with the most important area in Environmental Engineering.
Dr. D N Subramaniam obtained his BSc. Eng (Hons) from University of Moratuwa in 2008 and continued to read for his MSc. at University of Southampton, United Kingdom and graduated in 2009. Continue reading
Dr.P.Kathirgamanathan joined the Faculty in the permanent carder of the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies from September 2015. He has specialized in Mathematical and Mechanical Engineering. He is one of the ideal candidates to teach Engineering Mathematics and he has been recruited to teach the same.
Eng Shavindranath Fernando, Former President IESL delivered a popular talk on “Role of Engineers in Society” at the Faculty of Engineering. It was organized by IESL University of Jaffna (IESL-UOJ) Student Chapter in collaboration with the IESL Northern Provincial Chapter (IESL-NPC). The talk was delivered on 5th September 2015 at 4.15pm in a lecture hall. All the students of the Faculty of Engineering, staff and few engineers around Kilinochchi area attended the talk. Continue reading
As one of the development partnerships between India and Sri Lanka, Government of India has come forward to fund the construction and development of Mechanical Engineering section of the Faculty of Engineering through a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Sri Lanka. The project encompasses construction of a building complex for Mechanical Engineering, purchase of equipment and furniture, and staff training and curriculum development. Continue reading
Dr. Kasivisvanathan Chelvakumar visited the Faculty of Engineeringon 28th August 2015 and hold discussions with dean and the staff about the possible services he can render to the Faculty. He agreed to come and serve the mechanical Engineering section of the department of Interdisciplinary studies on contract basis in the near future. We consider his vast knowledge and experience will immensely contribute to the development of the mechanical engineering as well to the faculty. As we are lacking of senior staff members in mechanical engineering presently, his timely assistance is very much appreciated.
The faculty invited Eng. Ajith Alwis, on 28th August 2015, to deliver a talk on solar power for the first batch of students, who are specializing in the field of Electrical and Electronic engineering. It is also part of the course unit on Electric Power (EC4030) in their fourth semester of study. This course unit expects to provide a detailed study on power generation. Renewable energy generation is one of the promising topics, which will be discussed in detail in this course. In order to provide more knowledge on latest development in wind and solar power generation, a guest lecture is included as part of the course.
Inaugural meeting of civil engineering students’ society was held on 28th August 2015. The office bearers were selected by members: (i) President- Mr. S. Mayooran, (ii) Secretary- Miss. V. Tharsikka, (iii) Vice president- Mr. K. Thanusan, (iv) Treasurer- Mr. J. Luxan, (v) Editor- Mr. N. Anusuthan and Senior Treasurer- Dr. Daniel Subramaniam.