Department of Industrial Management

VISIT TO AN EXHIBITION AT THE NERDC

The first-year undergraduates of the Department of Industrial Management in University of Kelaniya visited an exhibition at the National Engineering Research and Development Center (NERDC) on December 1st, 2023. This exhibition provided students with the opportunity to foster an appreciation for the significance of Research and Development (R&D) in the industrial landscape.

This visit was primarily organized to provide students with a firsthand experience of the innovative projects and groundbreaking technologies showcased at the exhibition. The students gained valuable insights into the transformative impact that research and development endeavors can have on industries. Moreover, the exhibition encouraged the students to envision their potential contributions to future innovations.

EDUCATIONAL EXCURSION OF FIRST-YEAR UNDERGRADUATES TO TANTRI TRAILERS (PVT) LTD

The first-year undergraduates of the Department of Industrial Management in University of Kelaniya participated in a field visit to Tantri Trailers (Pvt) Ltd on November 28th and 29th, 2023, as part of their academic curriculum in the Industry and Technology module.

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Mr. John Haputantri, Chairman of Tantri Trailers, Mr. Athula Haputantri, Managing Director, and Mr. Menaka Nuwan, Human Resource Manager, for graciously granting permission for our students to visit Tantri Trailers (Pvt) Ltd and gain practical insights into the operations of the industry.

We would also like to express our sincere appreciation to the supervising faculty of the module, Dr. Chathura Rajapaksha, Ms. Ishenka Udeshinie, and Mr. Janith Nanayakkara, for their invaluable guidance throughout this educational endeavor.

PROF. JANAKA WIJAYANAYAKE, DR. RUWAN WICKRAMARACHCHI AND DR. CHATHURA RAJAPAKSE HONORED WITH THE VICE CHANCELLOR’S AWARD AT THE VICE CHANCELLOR'S AWARD CEREMONY ON RESEARCH EXCELLENCE

Our heartfelt congratulations go out to the distinguished academic staff of the Department of Industrial Management,

Prof. Janaka Wijayanayake - Head of the Department

Dr. Ruwan Wickramarachchi - Senior Lecturer

Dr. Chathura Rajapakse - Senior Lecturer

for winning the Vice Chancellor's Award at the Vice Chancellor's Award Ceremony on Research Excellence, hosted by the University of Kelaniya.

DR. CHATHUMI KAVIRATHNA HONORED WITH THE MOST OUTSTANDING YOUNG RESEARCHER AWARD IN THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE AT THE VICE CHANCELLOR'S AWARD CEREMONY ON RESEARCH EXCELLENCE

We are delighted to extend our heartful congratulations to Dr. Chathumi Kavirathna, a senior lecturer at the Department of Industrial Management. Dr. Chathumi was awarded the prestigious Most Outstanding Young Researcher Award in the Faculty of Science at the Vice Chancellor's Award Ceremony on Research Excellence, hosted by the University of Kelaniya.

ANNOUNCING THE WINNERS OF BI MASTER 1.0 ORGANIZED BY THE ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY IN UNIVERSITY OF KELANIYA

The Department of Industrial Management in University of Kelaniya is delighted to announce the exceptional success of Team IB in BI Master 1.0, a prestigious competition organized by the Association of Business and Technology in University of Kelaniya.

Isal Dias, Manod de Silva, Nihim Abhayarathne and Raduni de Abrew from Level Three of the Department of Industrial Management represented the victorious team.

We offer our heartfelt congratulations to the winners and eagerly anticipate the continued success that lies ahead for them.

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