SLTC opened its fully-fledged research lab complex at its Padukka Campus premises on 18th February 2021. The event was graced by Hon Minister Professor G L Peiris, Minister of Education as the chief guest, and Minister of Trade Hon Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardena as the special guest.
Mr. Lalith Weeratunga, Principal Advisor to His Excellency the President of Sri Lanka, Council Member of Sri Lanka Technological Campus, was also present at this occasion.
Other distinguished dignitaries who joined the event are,
- Prof. K K Y W Perera, Chancellor of Moratuwa University, Council Member of SLTC,
- Mr Anuradha Wijekoon, Secretary to the Ministry of Youth & Sports,
- Prof. Ranjith Dissanayake, Secretary to the State Ministry of Rural Roads and other Infrastructure,
- Mr. Oshada Senanayake, Director-General Telecommunication Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka,
- Mr. Rohan Fernando, Chairman Sri Lanka Telecom PLC,
- Prof. S R D Rosa, Chairman Atomic Energy Authority, Council Member of SLTC and
- Eng. Ranjith G. Rubasinghe, Founder President/Chief Executive Officer of Sri Lanka Technological Campus.
The event coincided with the unveiling of the University crest and the 2025 infrastructure development blueprint of SLTC incorporating all enhancements in progress as well as projected to materialize in the foreseeable future. 10 students were felicitated for outstanding performance in research and innovations, best final year projects and international competition wins while 12 staff awards including Outstanding Research Award, Emerging Young Researcher and STLC President’s Research Award were distributed among members of faculty.
