Students Society

Introduction

The Mechanical Mechatronics Engineering society (MECH ES) was established in 2017 by the Department of Mechanical Engineering , with the approval of the University. It serves as a platform to develop professional Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineer, and to enhance the teamwork and leadership skills of the undergraduates.

Since then it has been adding vivid experiences to the student life and a greater platform for the undergraduates by organizing guest lectures, workshops, competitions, social outreach activities, industrial day and exhibitions with the blessings of the university. These activities increase the creativity and soft skills of the students and facilitates the development of a Mechanical Engineer that responsible to the society.

Membership

Any student enrolled in the programme BSc in Engineering, specializing in Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics Engineering fields at KDU are eligible for membership of the society.

Executive Committee

Annual General Meeting of Mechanical Mechatronics Engineering society(MECH ES) of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University was held on 22 March 2021 at 11 00 hours with presence of the HoD of the department, Commander DS Bogahawatte, lecurers, Capt SAAAK Athukorala, Capt MSR De Zoysa and executive committee members were elected during the meeting.

NAME	INTAKE	DESIGNATION
HGDRY JAYAWARDANA	36	PRESIDENT
KMDC KULASEKARA	36	VICE PRESIDENT
DLR RANASHANKA	35	VICE PRESIDENT
MSM MARSHAD	37	SECRETARY
GS HANSIKA	35	SECRETARY
SADRN SURAWEERA	35	RAPPORTEUR
M SAHRAN	35	TRESURER
ND PAMUNUWA	35	MEMBER
UD RANDENIYA	35	MEMBER
SH MADANAYAKA	36	MEMBER
AST ARIYARATHNE	35	MEMBER
SM PITIYAWATTE	35	MEMBER
BAHM BAMUNUARACHCHI	35	MEMBER
PNG WANNIARACHCHI	36	MEMBER
PRA DISSANAYA	35	MEMBER
ACL BANDARA	37	MEMBER
RPNV RANDENIYA	37	MEMBER
HMNT HEWAMANNA	37	MEMBER
BRPDA BORALUWA	37	MEMBER
WRU FERNANDO	36	MEMBER

Guest Lecture on "Fundamentals of Lubricants"

Technical Manager of N M Distributors Pvt (Ltd), Mr. Sanjeewa Bandara conducted the guest lecture on “Fundamentals of Lubricants” on 20th of January 2022.

Brainstorming Session and the Fellowship Banquet of The IMechE Sri Lanka Group 2022

“Brainstorming Session” and the Fellowship Banquet of the IMechE Sri Lanka Group, of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, based in UK, was concluded at “Pegasus Reef” Hotel, Wattala on Saturday, 8th of January 2022.

Guest Lecture on “Lean Management System & Industry 4.0”

General Manager of MAS Intimates PVT Ltd and Managing Director of AREA4 ECOCUBES; Mr. Nuwan Dahanayake delivered the keynote speech as the guest speaker, on the “Lean Management System & Industry 4.0” on 03^rd of December 2021.

Awareness Session for The Staff and Students on IMechE

Senior Lecturer from the Department of Mechanical Engineering of University of Moratuwa, Dr. JR Gamage conducted the Awareness session for the staff and students on IMechE on 08^th of November 2021.

Guest Lecture On “Insight to Building Energy Standards”

Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research at Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), Professor Rahula Attalage, delivered the keynote speech as the guest speaker, on “Insight to Building Energy Standards” on 17^th of September 2021.

Ratmalana Railway Station & Access Road Cleaning

Mechanical Engineering society hand in hand with Marine Engineering society conducted a CSR project of cleaning Ratmalana Railway Station and access road of the same on 21^st February 2020.