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The academic staff members of the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Prof. Padma Amarasinghe, Prof. Mahinsasa Narayana, and Prof. Thilini Ariyadasa, received the President’s Awards for Scientific Research - 2025 for their exceptional excellence and outstanding scientific contributions. The official award ceremony was held on the 18th of December 2025 and was organized by the National Research Council of Sri Lanka.

Prof. Thilini Ariyadasa, from the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Moratuwa, delivered invited talks on the theme of waste-integrated microalgae bioprocessing for resource recovery and sustainable biomass production at the International Conference on Advances in Biotechnology, Bioprocessing, and Structural Biology (ICABSB-2025), held from 11th-14th December 2025 at Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, India, and the 10th International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environment Challenges (X-SEEC-2025), held from 15th-18th December 2025 at Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, India. The invited talks focused on recent advances in the utilisation of nutrient-rich waste streams, including industrial and agro-industrial wastewaters, for microalgal cultivation, and their role in enhancing microalgal biomass productivity within sustainable bioprocess frameworks. In addition, Prof. Ariyadasa also co-chaired technical sessions at the conferences.

Dr. Hiran Chathuranga from the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering was appointed as a Scientific Editor (External) for the Next Chemical Engineering Journal and the Next Bioengineering Journal in November 2025. These peer-reviewed, open-access journals publish cutting-edge research in the fields of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering. They are part of the Next family, a suite of multidisciplinary open-access journals from Elsevier dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge across diverse disciplines.

The University of Moratuwa is pleased to welcome Professor Toshio Fukuda, a world-renowned academic in the field of biorobotics. He is a former President and CEO of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). During his visit to the University, Professor Fukuda will deliver a guest lecture organized by

The 9th International Symposium on Earth Resources Management & Environment (ISERME 2025) was held on 19 - 20 September at the Centre of Excellence for Water and Sanitation, Sri Lanka. Organized by the Department of Earth Resources Engineering of University of Moratuwa, alongside Division of Sustainable Resources Engineering, Hokkaido University and Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Tohoku University from Japan, the symposium marked a continued partnership focused on advancing technical and environmental solutions in the field of earth resources. The event brought together researchers, engineers, and academics from Sri Lanka, Japan, and other countries to exchange knowledge.

Prof. (Ms.) Dulani Meedeniya, Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, is among the prestigious Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List 2025, that highlights the world’s leading scientists who have made a substantial impact in their respective fields through their citation influence. For researchers, institutions, and science enthusiasts alike, this is a vital resource to recognize excellence and track cutting-edge scientific contributions.

University of Moratuwa proudly presents Graduate Fashion Week 2025, a celebration of creativity and innovation in fashion by our talented graduates. Join us on 11th and 12th August at the department of the Textile and Apparel engineering and on 14th and 15th August at Cinnamon Life, Colombo for an inspiring showcase of bold new collections, live runway shows, and the latest trends from the next generation of designers. Experience the dynamic spirit and excellence of our students as they set the stage for the future of Sri Lankan fashion.

The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Moratuwa has emerged as a shining star at the Varsity Battles 2025, an inter-university quiz competition organized by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE).

In a remarkable demonstration of alumni commitment, the B.Sc. Engineering 80/84 batch of the University of Moratuwa has completed its 2025 CSR project, the full-scale renovation of the student study space popularly known as “Apaaya.” Originally a barely usable basement beneath the University’s main Library, Apaaya had evolved over the years into an ad-hoc study zone. The idea of the CSR project was to provide a space not just brick, walls and furniture but an environment where young minds can thrive, a space that encourages discipline, growth, and the pursuit of excellence. With a budget of Rs. 5.0 Mn, raised through donations from 77 alumni, the team delivered a comprehensive transformation: