On February 17, 2025, the University of Moratuwa (UoM) had the honor of hosting Professor Inkollu Sreedhar from BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, India. UoM faculty and other staff members, including Prof. J.M.A. Manatunga, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Prof. (Mrs.) S.M. Egodage, Head of the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Prof. Buddhika Jayasekara, Director of Research, Dr. Chulantha Jayawardena, Acting Director of International Relations, and Mr. G.L. Wijesuriya, Acting Director of the Physical Education Division focusing on potential future collaborations between the two institutions.
The discussions explored various collaborative opportunities, including:
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Joint Research Initiatives
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Overseas Students Doctoral Programme (OSDP)
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Joint Ph.D. Programmes
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ME-Dissertation Exchange
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Off-Campus Thesis/Semester Abroad Programme
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Summer Internships
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Undergraduate Programmes (3+2 & 2+2)
These collaborative initiatives are expected to provide students and faculty members with enhanced learning experiences, exposure to international academic environments, and increased research opportunities.
For more information about BITS Pilani, visit the following link:
https://dms.uom.lk/s/FLfQHfndPrD2iM6
Details of the Overseas Student Doctoral Program offered by BITS Pilani are given below.
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Programmes offered: https://www.bits-pilani.ac.in/osdp/programmes/
