A guest lecture titled “Passenger Car: Trends, Development and opportunity for Research” by Prof. Richard Stobart- an Emeritus Professor of Engineering at Loughborough University, United Kingdom- delivered a special guest lecture on Passenger car trends and development on 7th of September 2017 for Mechanical Engineering undergraduates in Civil engineering auditorium. The lecture was organized by University of Moratuwa Mechanical Engineering Society. And this lecture marked the 1st of a series of guest lectures that will be organized by the Mechanical Engineering society.
Lecture highlighted the rapid evolution process automobile has undergone since its invention, in terms of technology and consumer focus. Significant changes due to the introduction of electrical powertrain and research areas such as autonomous cars, emission control and fuel-economy were discussed. Lecture was followed by a Q&A session.
Dr Ruwan Gopura, Head of Department of Mechanical Engineering, Prof. Rohan Lucas of Electrical Engineering Department, senior lectures of Department of Mechanical Engineering and students of the department were present.
The lecture presentation is available in - https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rkwv7uqmxuju477/AAANS8KeHK86hpnY5sjI8GX4a?dl=0