The apex body of engineering professionals in Sri Lanka. IESL awards credentials such as the Chartered Engineer - CEng (SL), AMIE (SL) enabling one to practice as a licensed engineer in the country. We are also the sole credentialing authority of engineering degrees offered in Sri Lanka, including for the internationally recognised Washington accord. Incorporated in 1968 by the Parliament Act No.17, IESL is the largest engineers’ organization in Sri Lanka with over 25,000 members. We are actively engaged in providing engineering perspectives on issues of national significance to the government and the general public. For more information, click here
The Institution of Engineers is initiating its mentoring programme, starting with a pilot programme in the year 2024 onwards. If you’re looking for the next step in your career or you want help from someone who’s already walked in your shoes, then MyMentor program might be right for you.
GOAL OF MyMentor PROGRAMME?
The goal of this program is to connect engineers from all disciplines with senior practitioners, leaders and technical experts to help guide them through all the professional and personal challenges they face in their early career.
We invite Associate Members, Members & Fellows of IESL to join us at the Launching Ceremony & Awareness Program (conducted as a hybrid event) on Wednesday, 3rd July 2024 at 05.00 p.m. The physical event will be held in the IESL Wimalasurendra Auditorium [limited only for the invitees] and you are encouraged to join via Zoom.
If you are interested in joining the mentoring program, get registered with us to receive the Zoom link for the launching ceremony & the awareness program.
If you are a Member or Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka, you have a lot to offer engineers who are looking to take a step up in their career, this role is for you. Mentors often learn a lot too and you can improve your leadership and interpersonal skills, get exposed to new ideas and ways of thinking, all the while paying it forward and sharing your experiences. If you have the skills and energy to help others, then we want to hear from you.
BECOMING A MENTEE
If you are a member of the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka and at the Associate Member level, then you might benefit from having a mentor in the field. A good mentor can offer many benefits, such as personal development and networking opportunities, increased confidence and much more to enable you to reach your career goals easier and faster.
The Young Members Section (YMS) has planned to conduct the Young Members Technical Conference in September 2024 aligning with the IESL 118th Annual Session. This is a great opportunity for all young Engineers and student members of the institution to present their technical papers and discuss engineering-related topics with the industry and academic professionals.
ELIGIBILITY
All Corporate and Associate members below 40 years of age and all student members are eligible to submit papers.
RESEARCH FOCUS AREAS
Any engineering disciplines which address a solution to an existing problem, or an invention are accepted.
KEY DATES
Abstract submission deadline: 30/06/2024 Abstract Notification: 13/07/2024 Full paper submission deadline: 03/08/2024 Full paper acceptance notification: 03/09/2024 Camera Ready Paper submission: 15/09/2024 Conference Dates: 27, 28,29/09/2024 (Physically)
VENUE
The conference will be held at the Auditorium in the IESL head office premises as a hybrid session with physical participation and online participation.
General Chairs of the Conference
Prof. Udayanaga Hemapala (Advisor YMS) – University of Moratuwa (EE)
Prof. Udeni Nawagamuwa (Advisor YMS) – University of Moratuwa (CE)
Co-Chairs of the Conference
Dr. Akila Wijethunga - University of Sri Jayewardenepura (EE)
Dr. Damayanthi Herath - University of Peradeniya (CoE)
SESSIONS
1. Electrical, Electronic Telecommunication and Computer Engineering Chair Dr. Rasara Samarasinghe - University of Moratuwa (EE) Co-Chairs Dr. Kutila Gunasekara – University of Moratuwa (CoE)/ Dr. Lasantha Senevirathna – SLIIT (ETE)
2. Civil, Environmental and Material Science Engineering Chair Dr. Kamal Karunananda – Open University of Sri Lanka (CE) Co-Chairs Dr. Panduka Neluwala – University of Peradeniya (CE)/ Dr. Hansinee Sitinamaluwa – University of Moratuwa (MaE)/ Dr Thanuja Kulathunga – KDU (CE)
3. Mechanical, Building Service, Manufacturing and Chemical Engineering Chair Dr. Krishan Wickramasinghe – University of Ruhuna (ME) Co-Chairs Dr. Pasan Bandara – University of Sri Jayewardenepura (ChE)/ Dr T. Thanihaichelvan – University of Jaffna (ME)
4. Engineering Mathematics and Management Chair Dr. Pasan Edirisinghe – University of Moratuwa (Math) Co-Chairs Dr. A.M.A Saja – Southeast University of Sri Lanka (EE)/ Dr. Nisha Palgolla – University of Moratuwa (Mgt)
Submission of Papers:
The intention of submitting a paper should be conveyed to the IESL with an abstract of the proposed paper. The abstract, not exceeding 300 words in English, together with details of the author/(s) can be submitted in electronic format at the URLhttps://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/IESLYMSTC2024/
Guidelines for preparing the abstracts :
The abstract must showcase original research.
The author/s should have adhered to ethical norms in conducting the research.
The abstract should include the purpose and background of the research, a brief description of research methods, findings, and conclusions.
The text of the abstract should not exceed 300 words.
A maximum of four keywords should be provided.
The abstract should be coherent and free of language errors.
The abstract should be formatted in ‘Times New Roman’ size 11 with 1.5 line spacing.
Standard abbreviations of SI units should be used.
Acknowledgments should be restricted to the names of funding agencies providing sponsorship.
An author may submit one abstract as a single author and one abstract as a co-author OR no more than two abstracts as co-author.
When submitting your abstracts please do not mention the author details in the submission document.
Eng. Dr. A.C. Visvalingam Annual Award For Most Outstanding Engineer – 2024
A very generous contribution made by Eng. Dr. A. C. Visvalingam has enabled IESL to award an attractive prize for the most outstanding Engineer annually.
Eng. Dr. A.C. Visvalingam, an exemplary Structural and Civil Engineer and an Honorary Life Member of IESL, a visionary himself, was anxious to make such an award having recognized the need for the professional enhancement of engineers to the benefit of the society and country.
This award will be made annually to a suitable professional engineer under stipulated rules and guidelines to a candidate of exemplary commitment with aptitudes and qualities as stated below.
The proposed Award will recognize an outstanding Engineer who has shown “exemplary commitment” in engineering and who has contributed to Sri Lankan society (and/or globally) through Engineering practice, innovations, resourcefulness, good governance, commitment to health, safety, and environmental sustainability, while always adhering to good ethical practices.
This Award will be presented at the inauguration ceremony of the IESL Annual Sessions to one living Engineer, once in a life time and will carry a cash award. Council shall decide the amount of the cash award as specified in the agreement with the donor.
The application forms along with rules and guidelines can be obtained from IESL Secretariat from 12noon 02nd May 2024, to 16.00hr 22nd May 2024 or downloaded from the IESL website. The closing date for submission of application forms and relevant documents will be 15.00hr 31st May 2024. Information on the award will appear time and again in the IESL website, and in print and electronic media.
Calling Applications/Nominations for Eng. (Dr.) A C Visvalingam Annual Award
Engineering has been an integral part of our lives since ancient civilizations. Through the industrial revolutions, engineering has taken us to the future on a much more speedy path . Throughout the history inventions and innovations made by engineering giants have changed the tides of civilization. Sri Lanka, with a proud engineering history and heritage, has recognized and honored contemporary engineering geniuses of the past, who have contributed in their fields of expertise to uplift the needs of society, economized resources, and thus provided an overall benefit to the country.
The IESL having recognized the importance of such engineers, seeks to identify engineers of today, who have excelled in their duties with superior skill and integrity on behalf of their employers and clients, while contributing constructively in a tangible manner to the betterment of the country and the profession.
To recognise and acknowledge their contribution to the society, the IESL has introduced an award in the name of Eng. (Dr.) A C Visvalingam, who initiated and sponsored this award to be made annually, with an attractive prize for the “most outstanding engineer”.
The proposed Award will recognize an outstanding Engineer with “exemplary commitment” and who has contributed to Sri Lanka through attributes and ingenuity in Engineering practice, such as innovations, resourcefulness, good governance, commitment to health, safety, and environmental sustainability, while always adhering to good ethical practices.
Eng. (Dr.) A C Visvalingam, an Honorary Life Member of the IESL, Structural and Civil Engineer of international repute, a visionary himself, was anxious to make such an award, having recognized the need for the professional enhancement of engineers to the benefit of the society and country.
This once in a life time award will be presented at the inauguration ceremony of the IESL Annual Sessions to an Engineer. Posthumous awards shall not be made.
The starting date for submitting applications and relevant documents is 1200 hr. 9th May 2024 and the closing date is 15.00hr 31st May 2024.
Following documents related to Eng. (Dr.) A. C. Visvalingam Annual Award can currently be downloaded from the IESL Website (www.iesl.lk) so that, the prospective candidates/applicants who satisfy the qualifications stipulated in the guidelines have sufficient time to prepare their applications during the aforesaid period.
Following documents can be downloaded from the IESL website (www.iesl.lk) or obtained from the CEO’s Office of the IESL Secretariat from 1200 hr. 02nd May 2024 till 1600 hr. 22nd May 2024.
