The Department of Mechanical Engineering provides the students with opportunities to advance themselves in their career and become graduate engineers in the specialties of Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics Engineering. The theoretical components of these specializations are amply supported with exposure to practical situations, in our reasonably well-equipped laboratories.
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First Cohort of the MECE Programme Graduates at the World’s First Carbon-Neutral Convocation
January 5, 2026
1 January 2026 marks a historic milestone for the MSc in Energy for Circular Economy (MECE) Programme. At the General Convocation 2025 (I) of The
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Hydrogen Energy and Fuel Cell Laboratory
This laboratory allows students to investigate important parameters such as hydrogen production rate, electrical efficiency, voltage-current characteristics, power output, energy conversion efficiency, and the effect of operating conditions on system performance. It provides hands-on experience with hydrogen generation, renewable energy storage, and clean power generation technologies.
Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Training Laboratory
The Advanced Automotive and Electric Vehicle Systems Laboratory of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at The Open University of Sri Lanka is established to provide hands-on training, research opportunities, and practical exposure in modern automotive technologies.
Power Electronics Laboratory
The Power Electronics Laboratory provides students with practical experience in analyzing, designing, and testing power electronic circuits and systems.