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The MSc/PGD Program in Sustainable Process Engineering was developed under Norwegian (NOMA project) funding and as a result the program as well as the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Moratuwa gained multiple benefits such as development of learning environment, upgrading degree programs, student transfer, post-graduate scholarships, foreign training, and many more.

Prof. Rune Bakke was an instrumental and leading character for all these initiatives. During a recent visit to Norway, Prof. P.G. Rathnasiri - Professor at the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Moratuwa and the Founding Course Coordinator of the MSc/PGD in Sustainable Process Engineering Program commemorated Prof. Rune Bakke by unveiling a Sculpture of him at Prof. Rune’s University in Norway. This Sculpture of Prof. Rune Bakke was built by one of the Alumni of the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Moratuwa.

"Industrial Visit for Sustainable Process Case Study" for Semester 03 of the part-time MSc students in the 2021/22 intake of MSc/PG Diploma Course in Sustainable Process Engineering offered by the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Moratuwa was taken place on 19.11.2022 at AEN Palm Oil Processing Pvt Ltd, Lathpandura.

In this visit, the MSc students studied the entire Palm Oil Production Process as a Sustainable Case Study and explored the existing and future sustainability improvement initiatives in the process.
The Course Coordinator - Dr. Mahinsasa Rathnayake would like to extend special thanks to the Management and the Staff of AEN Palm Oil Processing Pvt Ltd, including General Manager - Mr. Tharaka Liyana Arachchi, Quality Assurance Manager - Mr. Kalana Jayatillake, and Process Control Manager - Mr. Yasas Sri Kawinda for their hospitality and great support...
DCPE Analytical Chemist - Mrs. Dinusha Martino and DCPE Boiler Operator - Mr. Ranjith Abeyawardana also voluntarily joined with his visit. Many Thanks all for students' active participation in this full day practical learning activity.

A Special Session on "Practical Awareness to Experimental Research" was successfully conducted for the 2021/22 intake of MSc/PGD in Sustainable Process Engineering Course on 21.08.2022. In this session, the MSc candidates gained practical exposure to Analytical Techniques, Environmental Measurement Techniques, and Industrial Chemistry Lab skills.

Course Coordinator, Dr. Mahinsasa Rathnayake, Lecturers - Dr. Dilhara Sethunga and Dr. Tharushi Prabha Keerthisinghe, Analytical Chemist - Ms. Dinusha Martino, and Instructor - Mr. Keishana Navodye were the Facilitators for the Practical Sessions.

Department Technical Officers - Mrs. Indika Athukorala, Mrs. Dinusha Rodrigo, and Mr. Dinuka Wijegunarathne as well as the Lab Attendants – Mr. Gihan Pieris, Mr. Asanka Kumara, and Works Aid – Mr. Madushan Wijayarathne provided their great support in this event

MSc/PG Diploma Course in Sustainable Process Engineering offered by the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Moratuwa is full of Industry-oriented Learning Activities.

"Field Visit for Steam Energy Assessment Audit" was taken place for one group of the part-time MSc students in the 2021/22 intake of the course on 03.03.2022 at Aruna Tea Factory, Meegahathanna.

Grateful Thanks to the Managing Director of Aruna Tea Factory for the hospitality and kind support. The assessment was guided under the patronage of Forbes Marshall with the Resourse Person, Mr. Chanaka Mahawatta.

The Course Coordinator, Dr. Mahinsasa Rathnayake participated in this visit, and Dr. Rathnayake Thanked the management of Aruna tea Factory and Forbes Marshall for this much needed industry-university collaboration.

The Part 02 of "Field Visit for Steam Energy Assessment" was taken place for the part-time MSc students in the 2021/22 intake of MSc/PG Diploma Course in Sustainable Process Engineering offered by the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Moratuwa on 08.03.2022 at Marino Beach Hotel, Colombo 03. In this visit, the students studied the Steam Energy applications in the Hotel Industry.

Grateful Thanks to the Management of Marino Beach Hotel for their hospitality and kind support. The assessment was guided under the patronage of Forbes Marshall with the Resourse Persons, Mr. Chanaka Mahawatta and Mr. Sachith Nirmal Silva.

The Course Coordinator, Dr. Mahinsasa Rathnayake participated in this visit, and Dr. Rathnayake Thanked the management of Aruna tea Factory and Forbes Marshall for this much needed industry-university collaboration.

Part 01 of such an Activity, "Field Visit for Steam Energy Assessment Audit" was taken place for one group of the part-time MSc students in the 2021/22 intake of the course on 03.03.2022 at Aruna Tea Factory, Meegahathanna.

Grateful Thanks to the Managing Director of Aruna Tea Factory for the hospitality and kind support. The assessment was guided under the patronage of Forbes Marshall with the Resourse Person, Mr. Chanaka Mahawatta.

The Course Coordinator, Dr. Mahinsasa Rathnayake participated in this visit, and Dr. Rathnayake Thanked the management of Aruna tea Factory and Forbes Marshall for this much needed industry-university collaboration.