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The ¸£ÀûÔÚÏß¿´ of Moratuwa (UoM) had the privilege of hosting a high-level delegation from theÌýIndian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), India, on 29th September 2025. The visit marked a significant milestone in strengthening academic and research collaborations between the two prestigious institutions.

Delegation from IIT Roorkee

• Prof. Kamal Kishore PantÌý– Director, IIT Roorkee, and Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering
• Prof. Vimal Chandra SrivastavaÌý– Dean International Relations, G.B. Pant Institute Chair Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering
• Prof. Sanjay H. UpadhyayÌý– Professor, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering; Coordinator, ISRO–IIT Roorkee Space Technology Cell

Representatives from the ¸£ÀûÔÚÏß¿´ of Moratuwa

• Prof. Niranjan GunawardenaÌý– Vice-Chancellor
• Prof. D.P. ChandrasekaraÌý– Deputy Vice-Chancellor
• Prof. Jagath ManatungeÌý– Dean, Faculty of Engineering
• Prof. Udeni NawagamuwaÌý– Head, Department of Civil Engineering
• Prof. Ranjith AmarasingheÌý– Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering
• Prof. (Ms.) Manisha GunasekeraÌý– Head, Department of Chemical and Process Engineering
• Dr. G.V.I. SamaradivakaraÌý– Director, International Relations
• Prof. Chinthaka MallikarachchiÌý– Professor, Department of Civil Engineering
• Dr. Nimal WijayaratnaÌý– Senior Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering
• Dr. Lakshitha Fernando – Senior Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering
• Dr. Sumudu Herath Ìý– Senior Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering
• Dr. Mahinsasa RathnayakeÌý– Senior Lecturer, Department of Chemical and Process Engineering
• Ms. Yashodara KarunarathneÌý– Assistant Registrar, External Affairs, Publicity and International Student Promotion Division

A Letter of Intent was formally signed between the ¸£ÀûÔÚÏß¿´ of Moratuwa and the IIT Roorkee during the visit, marking the initiation of preparatory work towards establishing Joint Doctoral Degree Programmes between the two institutions. Furthermore, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is currently being processed to strengthen academic and research excellence across multiple engineering disciplines. The proposed MoU aims to facilitate the exchange of information on research and educational programmes, promote collaborative research initiatives, encourage staff and faculty exchange, and support the organisation of joint workshops and academic events that will benefit students and faculty from both universities.

The collaboration between UoM and IIT Roorkee is expected to generate substantial academic and research synergies, including:

• Joint research publications and intellectual property development
• Opportunities to address real-world and region-specific challenges
• Platforms for innovation, testing, and implementation across diverse industries and communities

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