Inauguration Ceremony of MSc in Energy for Circular Economy

Inauguration Ceremony held on 30 th March 2023 at BMICH marked the commencement of the first intake of MSc in Energy for Circular Economy, the joint program offered by four universities; Open University of Sri Lanka, University of Peradeniya, University of Ruhuna and University of Moratuwa, in collaboration with KTH Sweden, Centrale Supelec, France and University of Twente, Netherlands. The program is the main outcome of Erasmus+ Capacity Building project EUSL Energy. Department of Chemical and Process Engineering coordinates the program from University of Moratuwa side.

The ceremony was graced by Snr. Professor Sampath Amaratunge, Chairman of University Grants Commission, Vice Chancellors of Open University of Sri Lanka, University of Peradeniya, and University of Ruhuna, and Prof. Udayanga Hemapala, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering graced the event representing University of Moratuwa. Prof. Torsten Fransson delivered the keanote address while Eng.Lakshitha Weerasinghe from Ceylon Electricity Board delivered the guest speech.Representing the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Prof. Shantha Egodage, Head of the Department and Prof. Shantha Walpalage, former Head of the Department joined the ceremony along with the EUSL Energy project team. Most of the students also attended the ceremony and gained insight into the MSc program and different track specializations of the program offered by four universities.

For more information, visit the MSc program website https://www.eusl.edu.lk

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