The application window is now open for the Master of Science in Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems [MSc (RS & GIS)], Master of Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems [MRS & GIS], and Postgraduate Diploma in Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems [PGDip (RS & GIS)] for the 2025/2026 intake.
Effective 26 February 2024, Dr. CL Jayawardena has been appointed as a professor, achieving a historic milestone as the first homegrown professor in Earth Resources Engineering in the history of our department. Prof. Jayawardena earned his B.Sc. Eng.
On 21 December 2024, the Department of Earth Resources Engineering commemorated its fiftieth anniversary, highlighting its legacy in education, research, and graduate achievements.
This year, we’re turning 50! Celebrate with us as we mark half a century of pioneering education, cutting-edge research, and exceptional graduate success. On 21 December 2024, let’s honour our past achievements and look ahead to a future filled with innovation.
Join us at Rupert Peiris Auditorium to explore the vibrant history, exciting present, and inspiring future of our department, where your presence can fuel the next wave of progress.
The Department of Earth Resources Engineering of University of Moratuwa is going to conduct the training program on "Advanced Training on Geospatial Information Technology for Decision Making in Disaster Risk Management (DRM) and Operational Planning"
For further details, please refer the flyer
For registration, please fill your details on following Google form: https://forms.gle/cFoTmnig6VHQoR127
Looking forward to see you there.
A ceremony organized by the Department of Earth Resources Engineering to commemorate the retirement and appreciate the invaluable service by the Former Senior Lecturer and Consultant Chartered Mining Engineer; Eng. P.V.A. Hemalal and Former Head of the Department; Professor Emeritus U.G.A. Puswewala was held on 29th Oct 2022 at Golden Rose, Borelasgamuwa.
The Hydraulic Earth Drill bought by the department twenty years back under the ADB Project was repaired and recommissioned with the presence of the Vice-Chancellor; Professor N.D. Gunawardena and Dean-Faculty of Engineering; Professor N.K. Wickramarachchi at University Ground.