Image  Department of Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering
 University of Peradeniya

The Department Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) plays a critical role in assuring the quality and relevance of the programme. The IAB comprises of CEOs, professionals, engineering managers, and leading engineers in industry. The IAB meets with the department academic staff at least twice a year to discuss on industry trends, employer feedback and requirements, methods of collaboration, curriculum revisions etc. Their feedback is used to continuously improve the programme and enhance the profile of the graduate:

Industrial Advisory Board Members


Gamini de Alwis Eng. Gamini de Alwis
BSc (Eng), C.Eng., F.I.E.(SL), MEIZ, MPRI, MAES
Head of PVC Factories & Pump Division
Richard Pieris & Company PLC.
35+ years’ experience in manufacturing, energy conservation and teaching.
Chinthaka Balasuriya Eng. Chinthaka Balasooriya
BSc (Eng), CEng, MIESL
Mechanical Engineer (Class 01)
Sri Lanka Engineering Service
15+ years in Government Engineering Service.
Asoka Bandara Eng. Asoka Bandara
BSc Eng. (Production)
Assistant General Manager ( Operations)
Noritake Lanka Porcelain (Pvt) Ltd.
25+ years’ experience in Ceramic Manufacturing & Japanese Management systems.
Lakshman K Bogahapitiya Eng. Lakshman K Bogahapitiya
Chartered Engineer (Mechanical) and Army Major (SLAVF)
Chief Engineer (Mechanical)
National Water Supply & Drainage Board
10+ years’ service in National Water Supply & Drainage Board.
Chathura Dissanayake Eng. Chathura Dissanayake
BSc Eng (Production)
General Manager - Supply Chain & Operations
Sabrini Foods International, Melbourne, AU
20+ years’ experience in supply chain management and Food industry.
Gominda Gunawardana Eng. Gominda Gunawardhana
BSc Eng (Hons), MBA, Dip. Rubber Tech., AMIESL.
GM - Manufacturing and Raw-material Procurements
Haycarb PLC
20+ Years Manufacturing and Operational Management experience (Local & Overseas) in Rubber and Activated Carbon Industries.
Sanjeeva Jayasundara Eng. Sanjeewa Jayasundera
BSc Eng. (Production), MBA (Mgt Tech) UOM
Head of Supply Chain- Ceylon Cold Stores PLC, Vice President
John Keells Holdings PLC
24 years’ experience in Food processing Industry.
Suneth Kotuthenne Eng. Suneth Kotuthenne
MBA, ACMA
Associate Director Manufacturing
Ansell Lanka (Pvt) Ltd (Industrial Global Business Unit)
16+ years in manufacturing and operations management in consumer goods industry, Currently in High Tec equipment supply industry.
Anju Madurapperuma Eng. Anju Madurapperuma
BSc (Eng) Production, CPIM ( APICS-USA)
Senior Functional Consultant
ProV International, USA
15 years’ experience in ERP systems.
Anura Pahalage Eng. Anura Pahalage
MBA, BSc, PG Dip.Mfg. Eng, AMIESL
Director/Business Development Manager
HITEC Sensor Developments (Pvt) Ltd
20+ years’ experience in sensors, textile and production industry.
Sisira Ranatunga Dr. Sisira Ranatunga
BSc (Eng),M.Sc UOM, PhD SL
Director Manufacturing
Global Rubber Industries (Pvt) Ltd.
25 years’ experience in rubber products and polymer industry.
Thilan Samarawickrama Eng. Thilan Samarawickrama
MBA, Management (MEng) (AU), BSc (Eng) Production
Director / CEO
Eco Films (Pvt)Ltd – Sri Lanka
15+ years in production industry & Founder / CEO of ECO FILMS (PVT)LTD SL.
Nirosh De Silva Eng. Nirosh De Silva
MBA - PIM (SJP), Diploma in Brewing (IBD London)
General Manager- Operations
Grand Ridge Brewery
25+ years’ experience in beverage industry. (local and overseas)
Mr. Udaya de Silva Eng. Udaya de Silva
BSc (Eng) Production, SigmaPro - UK
Director
Global Engineering & Manufacturing Technology
Experienced Director of Manufacturing Engineering with a demonstrated history of working in the consumer goods industry.
Mr. T G Weerasinghe Eng. T G Weerasinghe
BSc Eng, MIESL
General Manager
Dockyard General Engineering Services (Pvt)LTD.
30 years’ experience in Marine Engineering and Heavy Engineering projects in SL
Dr Chandika Wickramatillake Dr. Chandika Wickramatillake
BEng (Hon) UK, PhD UK
Director-Innovation
MAS Intimates (Pvt) Ltd.
20+ years’, in Europe, USA, Australia and Sri Lanka
Mr. T G Weerasinghe Eng. Sithila Dassanayake
BSc Eng (Hon), PMP, ACMA
Director Technology Innovation
Twinery - Innovations by MAS.
18+ years’ experience in Production Planning and Operations
Damith Abeyrathne Eng. Damith Abeyrathne
MBA, BSc Eng, CMILT, ICP
Supply Chain Director
Unilever
15+ years’ experience in supply chain professional with a demonstrated history of working in FMCG industry in India and Sri Lanka.
Nuwan Wasalthilake Eng. Nuwan Wasalthilake
(Professional Qualifications)
General Manager-VS
Brandix Intimate Apparel
(Professional Experience)
Priyantha Wettewa Eng. Priyantha Wettewa
MBA (Col), BSc Eng., AMIESL
Factory Manager
Regnis Appliances (Pvt) Ltd. (Singer Sri Lanka)
(Professional Experience)