Workshops, Seminars & Guest Lectures (2025–2026)
Organised by: Mechanical Engineering Society (MES) |
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering, University of Jaffna
Between 2025 and 2026, the Mechanical Engineering Society (MES) organised a comprehensive series of academic and technical events designed to bridge classroom learning with real-world industrial applications[cite: 1].
Online Guest Talk: The State of CAD
Held on 30 July 2026, titled “The State of CAD: What’s Current, What Industry Actually Uses”[cite: 1]. The session was conducted by Mr. Sampath Ekanayake, Managing Director of NovelTech Solutions Pvt Ltd / Bloomberg Solutions Pvt Ltd, who brought over 25 years of experience in the CAD/CAM/CAE industry[cite: 1].
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Technical Talk: Bioplastics vs. Plastics
Organised for Mechanical Engineering students on 24 June 2026, delivered by Dr. Namasivayam Navaranjan, Senior Assistant Professor and Dean of the School of Applied Science and Mathematics at the University of Technology Brunei[cite: 1].
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Presentation Session
Student Audience Engagement
Seminar on Industrial Engineering Pathways
Delivered by Prof. Bopaya Bidanda, Fulbright Specialist and Ernest Roth Professor of Industrial Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh, focusing on future pathways, PhD opportunities, and industry needs for 3rd-year students[cite: 1].
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Technical Talks on Combustion & Wind Technology
Included a session on fundamental concepts of combustion, fuels, and emissions (24 March 2025)[cite: 1], alongside a 4-day online workshop series on the Fundamentals of Wind Technology and Wind-Powered Water Lifting Devices conducted by Prof. Mahinsasa Narayana on 15, 16, 22, and 23 February 2025[cite: 1].
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SolidWorks Workshop Series
A hands-on SolidWorks workshop series for 2nd-year undergraduates covering sketching, part modelling, and assembly modelling (February 2025)[cite: 1].
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Professional Skills Development Session
Conducted on 26 March 2026, featuring Dr. Patrick Leaney covering engineering practices and sustainability, and Mrs. Jane Groom delivering an interactive session on effective communication and public speaking[cite: 1].
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Student Engagement & Conclusion
These series of workshops and seminars successfully equipped students with essential technical competencies and professional skills required for their future engineering careers[cite: 1].
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