News & Events

Prof. Lidula N. Widanagama Arachchige of the Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Moratuwa, participated as a panelist at the IESL Women in Engineering (WinE) Forum 2026. The forum was organized by the Women Engineers’ Forum of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL), in collaboration with the Melwa Conglomerate, in celebration of International Women in Engineering Day 2026.

Prof. Asanka Rodrigo of the Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Moratuwa, delivered the keynote address at the National Workshop on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) held on 16 July 2026 at the Sapphire Banquet Hall, BMICH, Colombo. The workshop was organized by the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA) in collaboration with the Solar Industries Association (SIA) of Sri Lanka.

Prof. Anura Wijayapala has been promoted to the post of Senior Professor in Electrical Engineering at the University of Moratuwa with effect from 14th February 2025.
Snr.Prof. Wijayapala graduated with a BSc (Engineering) (Hons) in Electrical Engineering from the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Moratuwa in 1991. He obtained his MSc from the same university in 2001. Before joining the Department of Electrical Engineering in 2005, he gained 15 years of experience in the private-sector electrical engineering industry.

The Department of Electrical Engineering warmly congratulates Snr. Prof. Udayanga Hemapala on his promotion to the post of Senior Professor in Electrical Engineering at the University of Moratuwa, with effect from 06th June 2025.
Snr. Prof. Hemapala graduated with a BSc (Engineering) (Hons) in Electrical Engineering with First Class Honours from the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Moratuwa in 2004. He obtained his PhD from the University of Genova, Italy, in 2009.

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.