The Final Year Project Exhibition 2024, organized by the Board for Academic Research and Publication Development at the Faculty of Engineering, was held on 23rd January 2023 at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.
The event was graced by the presence of esteemed dignitaries, including our Chief Guest, Vice Chancellor Rear Admiral HGU Dammika Kumara, VSV, USP, psc. Deputy Vice Chancellor, Brigadier DCA Wickramasinghe, USP, USACGSC, and the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Prof. Thushara Weerawardhane, along with Deans from other Faculties, Directors, Heads of Departments, Professors, Senior Military Officers, and distinguished academics.
The inauguration ceremony was elevated by the insightful speech delivered by our esteemed guest speaker, Eng. Nalin S. de Silva, currently serving as the Director of State Engineering Corporation and the Managing Director of NSDS Associates Pvt. Ltd.
Projects spanning across eight engineering disciplines were showcased, demonstrating the dedication and innovative spirit of our final-year students. The primary objective of the exhibition was to inspire and encourage students towards research and innovation, fostering a culture of continuous learning and advancement.
The exhibition drew not only students and academics from various universities but also professionals from the industry who were eager to witness the diversity of projects on display. A panel of experts from academia and industry meticulously evaluated the projects, recognizing outstanding achievements in each discipline. The event culminated with a grand award ceremony, acknowledging and celebrating the best projects from the exhibition. This marks yet another successful effort by the Faculty of Engineering at KDU in nurturing a vibrant research culture and promoting excellence in engineering.
The following remarkable projects were awarded as the best projects under eight categories.
Biomedical Engineering
Developing a Machine Learning Algorithm to Predict Breast Thermal Abnormalities based on Three-Dimensional Temperature Maps
D/ENG/20/0088/BM MKPSSA Perera
Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering
Edge computing using FPGA with the deployment of neural networks for general purpose applications
D/ENG/20/0086/ET AD Sandanayake
D/ENG/20/0079/ET KN Perera
D/ENG/20/0081/ET CD Hettihewa
D/ENG/20/0084/ET MN Wickramasinghe
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Portable Solar Power Station for Outdoor Activities
C/ENG/20/5835/EE HAS Eranda
C/ENG/20/5850/EE RAIT Rathnayake
C/ENG/20/5869/EE PMP Rodrigo
C/ENG/20/5877/EE KGNS Karunarathne
Mechanical Engineering
Design and Development of an Automated Fabric Hook & Eye Closure Handling System
D/ENG/20/0065/ME NBA Hettiarachchi
D/ENG/20/0078/ME MMBMB Bandara
C/ENG/20/5881/ME ACL Bandara
Marine Engineering
Designing And Implementing Of Operational Level Arduino Based Marine Engine Simulator
C/ENG/19/5590/MR JPKD Amarathunga
C/ENG/20/5841/MR LBND Rajasekara
C/ENG/20/5851/MR RGYK Rajapaksha
C/ENG/20/5865/MR SA Maduwantha
Mechatronics Engineering
Designing and Implementing an Accessible learning platform for Blind children to enhance educational opportunities
C/ENG/30/5842/MC MSM Marshad
C/ENG/30/5827/MC SSR Codippily
C/ENG/30/5836/MC RAM Chamishka
Civil Engineering
Evaluation of effectiveness of graphene oxide on the corrosion of concrete structures.
D/ENG/20/0024/CE DA Oshadhi
Aeronautical Engineering
Aerodynamic Performance of Superhydrophobic Airfoils: A Numerical Approach
D/ENG/20/0054/AE VC Perera
We extend our gratitude to all participants, guests, and contributors who made the Final Year Project Exhibition 2024 a remarkable success. Your presence and support are invaluable in fostering a culture of research and innovation at KDU.
