News & Events

Prof. Lidula N. Widanagama Arachchige of the Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Moratuwa, delivered an online workshop titled "Mastering the Art of Conference Paper Writing: From Concept to Publication" on 9 June 2026. The workshop was organized by the IET Sri Lanka Section as a pre-conference event for the IET Annual Technical Conference 2026.
The well-attended session brought together an enthusiastic audience of undergraduate and postgraduate engineering students, researchers, academics, and industry professionals.

Prof. Asanka Rodrigo delivered a lecture on IET Wiring Regulations – BS 7671 Amendment 4 (Orange Book) at a well-attended IET Evening Technical Event held on 26 May 2026 at Hotel Galadari, Colombo.

The Annual Electrical Engineering Career Fair, EESpire ’26, organized by the Electrical Engineering Society (EESoc), was successfully held on 5th May at the Department premises. The event brought together students and industry professionals in a dynamic platform for knowledge sharing and career exploration.

Undergraduates from the 23 Batch of the Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Moratuwa, achieved outstanding success at the SLIoT Challenge 2026 by securing the Runner-Up position in the University Category as Team GTricks.
The team, consisting of Chanupa Hansaja, Dulsika Mendis, Senuja Dilmith, Madhuka Gihan, and Vindya Nilushika, presented PathFinder, an AIoT-based solution developed to support safety and communication in remote areas with limited or no network connectivity.

The Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Moratuwa, successfully celebrated the Sinhala and Tamil New Year with “Trical Udanaya 2026”, held on 1st May 2026 at the Sumanadasa Courtyard, bringing together undergraduates from the 21, 22, 23, and 24 batches along with the academic staff.

The Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Moratuwa, proudly congratulates Senior Professor Nalin Kumara Wickramarachchi on being conferred the title of Emeritus Professor, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to academia, research, and national development.

En’viera ’26, the annual Alumni Night organized by the Electrical Engineering Society (EESoc) of the University of Moratuwa, was held on 13th March 2026 at Marino Beach Hotel, Colombo. Marking its second successful edition, the event brought together a larger gathering of alumni, academic staff, and students, reflecting the growing strength and spirit of the Electrical Engineering community.

The Electrical Engineering Society (EESoc) of the University of Moratuwa successfully hosted the Round Table Conference 2026 on 13th March 2026 at the Marino Beach Hotel, Colombo, marking the revival of its flagship national forum after 2018.

Prakampana ’26, the annual cultural showcase organized by the the Electrical Engineering Society (EESoc), illuminated the Sumanadasa Courtyard on 7th April 2026 with a vibrant display of music, dance, and drama. For one memorable evening, the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Moratuwa came alive not only as a hub of engineering excellence, but also as a stage for artistic expression.

Dr. Rasara Samarasinghe, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Moratuwa, has been appointed as the Director of the Engineering Research Unit (ERU) of the University of Moratuwa.