The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Peradeniya is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Elan Sivakumar to its esteemed academic faculty. Bringing a wealth of global expertise to the university, Dr. Sivakumar joins the department following an illustrious international career spanning over 25 years across Canada and the United Kingdom. Her profound academic and industrial experience is deeply rooted in Machine Design, Product Innovation, and Industrial Systems Development. By integrating her extensive international insights into the curriculum, Dr. Sivakumar is set to play a pivotal role in advancing the department’s teaching methodologies and strengthening its research output. The faculty warmly welcomes her and looks forward to the immense value she will add in inspiring and shaping the next generation of mechanical engineers.