As the Head of the Department, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for joining the MSc/PG Diploma in Sustainable Process Engineering study program conducted by the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering (DCPE).
The DCPE at the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka is one of the premier engineering departments in the country. Being operated with a vision to standardize, optimize and scaleup the production processes in a commercially viable manner through sustainable utilization of raw materials, the department has its unique mission to satisfy its objectives.
The academic staff of the DCPE consists of twenty-two fulltime members including two senior professors, seven professors and six senior lecturers, who are all well- qualified in the field and lead high quality research in a wide spectrum of areas. In addition, the Department is assisted by a dedicated team of academic support and technical staff. The Department has strong links with the industry and conducts collaborative tasks of research and development.
The MSc/PG Diploma in Sustainable Process Engineering study program is one of the two master’s degree programs conducted by the department. This study program, under the name of MSc/PG Diploma in Sustainable Process Development, was first commenced in 2007 with 12 students in collaboration with the Telemark University College, Norway. It was restructured and renamed in 2018.
The postgraduates can learn the latest subject areas related to the sustainability improvements in chemical and process industries from leading academics and industry experts in international/national organizations and can attend short courses and seminars/webinars organized in parrel to the master’s degree program. I trust that the graduates from this study program possess the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in a wide range of chemical and process industries in Sri Lanka and across the world.
I wish you all the best for your future endeavors in the DCPE.