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Faculty Academic Administrative Board 1 comprises two standing committees – the Internal Quality Assurance Committee (IQAC) and the Academic Development and Planning Committee (ADPC). The IQAC engages in an ongoing effort to ensure that all parties involved, with a primary focus on students, receive services in accordance with the anticipated quality benchmarks. The ADPC serves the purpose of revising, reviewing and regulating curriculums of degrees offered by the Faculty of Engineering. The committee works in close collaboration with all departments to ensure that the standards of all degree programs meet the quality requirements specified by the Institutions of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL) and the University Grants Commission (UGC). 

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The Faculty Level Board 2 (FBL 2) was established with a specific intention to address and enhance various aspects of the research culture of the Faculty of Engineering. This board serves as a pivotal platform for fostering a vibrant and robust research culture within the faculty. Its primary mission revolves around motivating both students and academic staff to actively engage in research activities.

FLB 2 focuses on a range of responsibilities, including the following:

Monthly Research Seminars: A key responsibility of FLB 2 is the organization of monthly research seminars. These seminars, hosted by the Engineering Faculty Research Cell (EFRC), bring together experts and resource persons from diverse disciplines. They provide a valuable opportunity for students and faculty members to engage with cutting-edge research, share ideas, and foster a culture of intellectual curiosity.

International Research Conference (KDU IRC): Another significant responsibility of the board is to organize the annual International Research Conference of the university. This event serves as a global platform for scholars and researchers to exchange ideas, present their work, and collaborate on interdisciplinary projects. 

Faculty Journal: The Journal of Advances in Engineering (JOAE) is an international bi-annual journal dedicated to the latest advancements in engineering, which is published by the Faculty of Engineering, KDU. The goal of this journal is to provide a global platform for researchers and academia to promote, share, and discuss various new issues and developments in diverse areas of engineering. Herein, the aim of this journal is to propagate engineering knowledge in a high-level platform where cutting-edge advancements in Engineering Research and Development (R&D) are conferred. FLB2 plays a pivotal role in overseeing the entire publication process of JOAE in communication with the JOAE Editorial Board. 

In summary, Faculty Level Board 2 is a dedicated body within the Faculty of Engineering, tasked with enriching the research and academic landscape. By conducting seminars, organizing international conferences, and promoting faculty journals FLB 2 aims to create a dynamic environment that nurtures a thriving research culture and keeps the faculty at the forefront of innovative advancements.

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The Faculty Academic Administrative Board 3 is headed by the Chairperson of the board Dr. NK Gunasekara, and guided by the Advisors, Snr. Prof. JR Lucas and Snr. Prof. CAN Fernando. The Dean, Faculty of Engineering guides and overlooks the activities of Board. The Faculty Level Board 3 was formed to discuss faculty-level matters on examination and bylaws, student excuses and related student matters, Industrial Training and field visits, and discussions related to Memorandums of Understanding and appointing visiting and adjunct staff. 

The Faculty Level Board 3 convenes once a month on the second Wednesday of the month to discuss the matters in the Faculty under the above areas of responsibility assigned to the Board by the Dean, Faculty of Engineering.

The members of the Faculty Level Board 3 is appointed by the Dean, Faculty of Engineering and the current membership is as follows.

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The Training Engineer is automatically a member of the team.  LCdr Subasinghe currently serves as the Training Engineer attached to the Industrial Training Unit of the Faculty of Engineering. 

The Committee would like thank the following ex-committee members for their services including Commander (E) TADBP Tissarachchi, who was the Training Engineer earlier, Mr. MKAJ Maldeniya, Mr. FBY Randana de Silva, Ms. IM Akarawita, Ms. S. Kasthuri, Mr. KDCN Jayawardana and Ms. ULTH Rathnayake.

The Engineering Faculty Board 4 is directly functioning under the Dean of the faculty and responsible for the developments and improvements in teaching and learning aids in classrooms and laboratories. 

The board consists with two Advisors, Chairperson, Convenor and six members.

Procurement of laboratory apparatus for respective laboratories is under the direct purview of the respective Head of Department. 

The members of the board conduct regular inspections in all classrooms, laboratories and sanitary facilities available at the Faculty of Engineering and propose suggestions to the faculty board. 

The board will take necessary corrective/preventive actions and do implementations in relevant fields. 

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Faculty Academic Administrative Board (IT Cell/LMS/eLearning/online teaching/Networks/Telephone/eBooks/Library matters)

Faculty Level Board Five, through its specialized members, plays a pivotal role in leveraging technology to enhance the overall academic experience. By addressing matters related to IT infrastructure, online learning, network management, and library resources, this board contributes to the university commitment to delivering high-quality education in a technologically advanced environment.

Committee Members

The Faculty Academic Administrative Board 6 is headed by the Advisor, Snr. Prof. MARV Fernando and the Chairperson, Wg Cdr (Eng) SN Kiriwella. The Faculty Level Board 6 was formed to discuss faculty-level matters on student issues, sports, health and safety, entertainment, student welfare, societies, social activities and faculty trips.

The Faculty Level Board 6 is conducting monthly meetings with Students and Staff to discuss any matters under the above Area of Responsibility (AOR). The Board also advises the Dean and the Faculty Board on said matters.

Faculty Level Board 6 consists of the following appointment holders and their AOR is as given.

Industrial training unit (ITU) is coordinating the Practical portion of Engineering Degree programs of KDU to practice the theoretical concepts learnt at the university to convert to Industrial usage within the boundaries of Engineering and Management. ITU established in year 2016 and it has trained 649 Undergraduates since inception. ITU coordinates training of students at leading Private and Governmental industries in Sri Lanka including CEB, SLPA , Railway, Dimo, Brandix, MAS, Dialog, Mobitel and Colombo Dockyard etc.