With great admiration, we proudly announce the remarkable achievement of the winners from the Department of Industrial Management who secured the 2nd runner-up title at C.E.O 2.0, organized by AIESEC in University of Kelaniya. Rajitha Madushan, Dilshan Hettiarachchi, Pavith Madushan, Shamika Tissera, Sajee Rodrigo from Level four represented the victorious Team Zyndicate. We extend our warmest congratulations to all the winners and wish them an incredibly bright future filled with extraordinary accomplishments!
With great cheer, we would like to announce the winners from the Department of Industrial Management who secured the 2nd runner-up title at Junior Hack 5.0, organized by the Software Engineering Students’ Association of University of Kelaniya. Chamil Bandara, Thamindu Premarathna, Vishath Amarasinghe and Kasun Dananjaya from Level two represented the victorious Team Chipmunks. The Department of Industrial Management is truly proud of your achievement and would like to wish you the best for a future filled with even greater success and accomplishments!
With immense pleasure, we announce the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Orel IT and the Department of Industrial Management on the 13th of July 2023 at the Vice Chancellor’s office in University of Kelaniya. The event was attended by esteemed individuals including Senior Professor Nilanthi de Silva - the Vice Chancellor of University of Kelaniya, Mr. Gayan David - Chief Business Officer of Orel IT, and Professor Janaka Wijayanayake - Head of the Department of Industrial Management, along with representatives from both Orel IT and DIM.
The objective of this MoU is to select undergraduates from the Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Science, who are currently in their third and fourth years of the UGC approved BSc (Hons) Management and Information Technology and BSc (Hons) Information Technology degree programs, through a competitive selection process, and provide them with a unique opportunity to participate in the Orel IT Scholarship Program as trainees, for a predetermined period. The program seeks to provide employment opportunities to fresh undergraduates and foster the development of relevant skills within the undergraduate community of the DIM.
In summary, the collaboration intends to bridge the gap between academia and industry, offering practical exposure and real-world experience to undergraduates.
We are delighted to announce that the International Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering 2023 (SCSE 2023) concluded on a resounding note of success, thanks to the diligent efforts and unwavering dedication of the organizing committee.
To express gratitude and acknowledge the outstanding contributions of the organizing committee members, the senior staff members of the Department of Industrial Management organized an appreciation ceremony, in which appreciation letters were presented to each member of the organizing committee. A delightful dinner was also served in the appreciation ceremony, followed by a fun-filled singing session which added a touch of levity to the evening.
The appreciation ceremony was a memorable occasion that exemplified the true spirit of SCSE 2023.
The International Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE) 2023, held on the 29th of June 2023, marked its sixth consecutive year. Esteemed delegates from corporate and academic backgrounds, including renowned academics, research scholars, and industry experts, gathered to exchange ideas on recent innovations, emerging trends, and practical challenges in the industrial and service sectors related to smart computing and systems engineering. The conference received technical sponsorship from the IEEE Sri Lanka Section.
The event commenced with two captivating keynote speeches. Dr. Yasantha Rajakarunanayake, Vice President of Research and AI Technology at Analog Inference, California, United States, delivered an enlightening talk on "Innovation in the age of Artificial Intelligence." This was followed by a speech on "Machine Learning for Sustainable Energy" by Prof. Saman Halgamuge from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Electrical, Mechanical, and Infrastructure Engineering at the University of Melbourne, Australia. These thought-provoking keynotes set the stage for the subsequent presentations in the technical sessions.
Distinguished guests graced the occasion, including Senior Professor S.R.D. Kalingamudali, Dean of the Faculty of Science and Chairman of the Research Council, Senior Professor Kapila Senavirathne, Prof. Janaka Wijayanayake, Head of the Department of Industrial Management and Conference Chair, Dr. Amila Withanaarachchi. The event was further embellished by the presence of academic and non-academic staff members from the department, researchers, undergraduates from the Department of Industrial Management, and invited guests. Platinum sponsors for the conference were MAS Linea Aqua and SLT Mobitel.
SCSE 2023 received an overwhelming response, with 193 full paper submissions from researchers representing countries such as Australia, the United Kingdom, Japan, India, etc. The paper selection process was highly competitive, resulting in an acceptance rate of 29%. All fifty-six accepted full papers will be indexed in SCOPUS and added to IEEE Xplore. There were ten technical sessions after the inaugural ceremony to present papers in two tracks (smart computing and systems engineering), fostering profound discussions among the attendees.
In conjunction with SCSE 2023, the Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Science at the University of Kelaniya, organized two pre-conference workshops on the 27th and 28th of June 2023. The first workshop, titled "Transforming Data into Actionable Insights: PowerBI Analytics Workshop," was conducted by Ms. Hiruni Niwunhella, a lecturer at the Department of Industrial Management. The second workshop, led by Mr. Dinesh Asanka, a senior lecturer in the same department, focused on "Data-driven Decision Making: Exploring Analytics and Warehousing Strategies." These workshops witnessed active participation from university academics, data analysts, corporate executives, and graduate students, providing valuable insights into the respective topics.