Techno-Economic-Societal Sustainable (TESS) Development Training in Sri Lanka

Incresse Industry cooperation

To increase the university industry cooperation in Sri Lanka

Higher Study Opportunities

To build new bachelor & master programmes in waste management, sustainability and circular economy, and waste treatment

Implement efficient waste management systems

To offer advices to implement efficient waste management systems

As an urgent priority, this project seeks to make a significant contribution to waste management education in Sri Lanka. By creating new interdisciplinary programs and restructuring current programs in Sri Lankan higher education institutions, student-centered programs with a greater emphasis on employability can be created. Two new master's programs will be developed In addition, two bachelor's level programs will be revised. To achieve the greatest possible impact, action will be taken on several fronts, including the establishment and revamping of courses, teacher training workshops, digital learning, increased recruitment of female students, and collaboration with industry, inclusion of local municipalities as associated partners, and intensive dissemination and exploitation activities.

These combined activities will increase HEI capacity in waste management, provide advisory services to municipalities and businesses, raise the institutions' international profile, and develop the capacity of project staff to conduct high-quality teaching and research. Future graduates will be prepared to address Sri Lanka's waste management concerns, enhance living circumstances for the common population, and create new jobs. This corresponds to institutional and national requirements, European priorities, and UN Development Goals. The project team was put together based on their knowledge and interest in these issues. Experts in Business Management and Engineering have been brought together to provide a more holistic approach to the waste management problem.

Project Code: 609925-EPP-1-2019-1-NO-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP

Start Date:15-01-2020 End Date: 14-01-2024

Introduction

What we d0 ...

Create a green environment with healthy communities

This is in line with both institutional and national interests, European priorities, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nation (UN). Under the European side 4 programme countries are included such as Norway, Denmark, Portugal and United Kingdom, whereas as partner country is Sri Lanka.

The project team was chosen based on their knowledge and interest in these areas of study. To achieve a more engineering have been brought together. A group of technical management experts from four European universities and five Sri Lankan universities collaborate on this project. European contributions include the University of South-Eastern Norway (USN), Universidade Nova de Lisboa (NOVA), Technical University of Denmark (DTU), and the University of Essex (UE), as well as national contributions from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJP), University of Moratuwa (UoM), University of Ruhuna, University of Jaffna (UoJ), and University of Vocational Technology (UoVT) with Janathakshana (GTE) Limited representing the industry.

The program envisions long-term waste management in order to create a green environment with healthy communities and a legacy of less natural environmental damage. This project is funded by the European Union through its Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) Program.

Prof. C Mahesh Edirisinghe

Vice Chancellor

University of Vocational Technology

Professor C Mahesh Edirisinghe assuming duties on 08-05.2023 as the Vice Chancellor. He is the professor in Engineering Physics

Primary coordinator

A/Prof. Chamara Kuruppu

University of South-Eastern Norway

He is an Associate Professor at the School of Business. He has received his Master of Science in Business Administration and Doctoral Degree in Accounting from Nord University respectively in 2005 and 2010. He was the Project Coordinator of a research project funded by the European Economic Association to explore Accounting Practices in the Norwegian and Czech Municipalities from 2015 to 2016.

Similarly, he was a Governing Board Member of the National Research School in Business Economics & Administration, Norway between 2011 & 2013. He is presently a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Public Budgeting, Accounting & Financial Management and a Governing Board Member of the Comparative Asia Africa Governmental Accounting Network. His research interest includes accounting, budgeting and accountability practices in emerging economies amongst others.

Contribution Team From UOVT

Senior lecturer Gr. I, former HOD of the department of Electrical and Electronic Technology. He is currently serving as the Dean of the of the faculty of Engineering Technology. Additionally he has served as the Chief Technology Officer of the Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited (ANCL), and as the deputy vice chancellor of the Kotelawala Defense University (KDU), both in Sri Lanka. His technology interests are in the areas of ICT, Artificial intelligence, sustainability, mechatronics technologies, waste management, and entrepreneurships development.

Dr. R. L .W Koggalage Dean - Faculty of Engineering Technology

She is the head of Department of Management Studies at UoVT. She received the B.Com.(Hons) special in Financial from University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, in 2003. She studied Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (CTHE) from University of Colombo, in 2014. She then studied Master of Commerce Degree from University of Keleniya, Sri Lanka, in 2015. She is currently a lecturer at the Department of Management Studies, University of Vocational Technology. Her research interests are vocational education, industrial financial management and management accounting.

Ms. U Sivachelvy Department of Management Studies

She is a lecture of department Department of Management Studies. And she graduated from the Faculty of Commerce and Financial Management, Bachelors of Human Resource Management (Special Degree) 2nd Class Lower , University of Kelaniya. MBA from ICSIS, India. Reading PhD in Sustainable Development in Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand.

Ms. K.G.N.P. Rajapaksjha Department of Management Studies

Senior Lecturer Gr. II, currently, serves as the Dean of Faculty of Industrial Technology. His previous industry experience and competencies are waste water management and recirculation related Aquaculture industry and potable water (table water and natural mineral water) plant establishment. Presently, he involves research and development related the concept of zero waste food product development related to food industry and sustainable development to minimize post-harvest losses maintaining with quality belong to fishery industry. His other added academic and research interests are Sustainable Energy Utilization and Occupational Safety and Health. He is reading PhD in Food Science and Technology, University of Sri Jayewardanepura.

Dr. U A S K Edirisinghe Dean - Faculty of Industrial Technology
Coordinator Mgt. Team

Senior Lecturer Gr. I, attached to the department of Mechanical and Manufacturing technology of the faculty of Engineering technology. He is former HOD of the department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Technology. His industry and research competencies are ranging from energy recovery and recycling, air-pollution control, high and low temperature thermal processes including refrigeration, regenerative and recuperative thermal oxidation, product development for sustainability and cleaner productions, including technology and innovation management in industry. His other added academic and research interests are Environment management, Cleaner and sustainable consumption and production, and entrepreneurships development.

Dr. Aruna S K Warahena Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Technology
Coordinator TESS Project (UoVT)

She is graduated from University of Sri Jayawardenepura, B.A (Special Degree–Business Statistics) with 1st class. And obtained two Masters Degrees from University of Kelaniya M.A (Economics) and MBA (Technology Management Special)–Asian Institute of Technology- Thailand. Reading PhD-University of Colombo. Research Interests are Management related areas, Technology Management, and Economics. 10 Years Teaching Experience in several organizations -University of Vocational Technology, National Institute of Technical Education, The open University of Sri Lanka, SLAITE, Tharunasewa Sarasarviya-External Degree programme- University of Sri Jayawardenepura , Department of Management Studies.

Ms.B.M.T.D.Jayasekara Department of Management Studies

She is a lecture of Lecturer, Department of Management Studies. And she graduated from the Faculty of Commerce and Financial Management, Bachelors of Commerce University of Kelaniya. Obtained Masters of Business Studies Degree programme from University of Colombo in 2011. Completed CTHE (Certificate in Higher Education) from University of Colombo in 2013 with SEDA accreditation. Reading for M.Phil leading to P.Hd. in the area of Learning organizations and Knowledge Management in emerging industries and public sector.

Ms.Thanuja Vidanapathiranage Department of Management Studies

She is a senior lecturer in the field of Technology Management, Project Management and Strategic Management. Also a longer serving academic with good administration experience (Coordinator of International Service Unit) and as a course coordinator in FTT of UoVT. Educational Background: BA (Hons) in International Relations with 2nd class upper division (2007), MA in International Relations (2009), MBA in Technology Management (2012), MPhil in Management (2017).Certificate in Teacher Training Program from University of Kelaniya 2015.

Ms.N.L.B.Oshadie Former - Coordinator of TESS Project