Dr. Rasara Samarasinghe, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Moratuwa, has been appointed as the Chair of the IEEE Power and Energy Society (PES) Sri Lanka Chapter for the 2026 committee term.
The Department of Electrical Engineering proudly congratulates Professor Thushara Rathnayake on her promotion as a Professor in Electrical Engineering at the University of Moratuwa.
Professor Rathnayake currently serves as the Chairperson of the Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Board (SLAEB). She holds a PhD in Nuclear Engineering and Management and an MSc in Quantum Engineering and Systems Science from the University of Tokyo, Japan, along with a BSc (Hons) in Electrical Engineering from the University of Moratuwa.
Dr. W. D. Prasad has been promoted to the post of Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering (On merit), with effect from 01 November 2024.
Over the years, Prof. Prasad has made notable contributions to teaching, research, and academic leadership in the field of power systems.
He completed his undergraduate studies in Electrical Engineering at the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, and later earned his PhD from the University of Manitoba, Canada, in 2016.
Dr. Thushara D. Rathnayaka, Senior Lecturer of the Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Moratuwa, and Chairperson of the Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Board, participated in the Second South, Central, and East Asia FIRST Pan-Regional Conference on Advancing the Safe and Secure Deployment of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) held from 29–31 October 2025 in Singapore.
Colombo, May 30, 2025 – The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Sri Lanka Network hosted a highly successful Evening Forum on May 29, 2025, at the Galadari Hotel, Colombo 01, focusing on the future of electrical installations.
A final-year research project titled “Design and Development of a Distributed Voltage Compensator to Enhance the Solar PV Hosting Capacity of LV Distribution Feeders up to the Thermal Limit”, carried out by a final year group of Batch 2020 undergraduates from the Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Moratuwa, under the supervision of Prof. J. P. Karunadasa, has been selected as the Best Final Year Research Project for the academic year 2024/2025.
The Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Moratuwa, is proud to announce that Tharindie Pilapitiya, an undergraduate from the 21st batch of the department, represented Sri Lanka at the prestigious Huawei Seeds for the Future 2025 program, held in China.
The Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Moratuwa, proudly honoured the distinguished service of Snr. Prof. N. Wickramarachchi and Prof. J. P. Karunadasa, whose remarkable contributions have shaped the department and the wider academic community. A gathering was held on 13 November 2025 in the department’s Seminar Room to recognize their exceptional careers.
The Department of Electrical Engineering had the honour of welcoming Emeritus Professor Sam Karunaratne for a special lecture delivered to the 2024 intake during their special term. The session was a memorable and inspiring experience for both students and staff.
The event commenced with an insightful introduction by Prof. Anura Wijayapala, who highlighted Prof. Karunaratne’s remarkable contributions to the field of electrical engineering and his enduring legacy as an academic leader.
The Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Moratuwa, extends its heartfelt appreciation to Prof. Anura Wijayapala for his three years of exceptional service as the Head of the Department.
Under his visionary leadership, the department witnessed remarkable progress in academic excellence, research advancement, industry collaboration, and student development. His dedication, steady guidance, and commitment to uplifting the EE community have left a lasting and meaningful impact.