03/07/2026
π’ Beyond a BSc β Meet Our Inspiring Speaker! βοΈ
How far can determination, curiosity, and a passion for research take you?
Join us as we welcome Eng. Dilshara Herath, Senior Alumnus of the Faculty of Engineering - University of Ruhuna, who has achieved an extraordinary milestone on his academic journey.
π A First Class graduate in B.Sc. Electrical and Information Engineering from the University of Ruhuna, he is currently a Research Assistant at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, conducting research in Computer Vision and Mathematical Modeling.
π He has made history as the first engineering graduate from a Sri Lankan university to secure direct PhD admission to Columbia University, New York, with the prestigious Presidential Fellowshipβan award presented to fewer than 4% of international applicants worldwide.
π Ranked #20 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, Columbia University is among the world's leading institutions, making this achievement even more remarkable.
π‘ Whether you're dreaming of pursuing research, higher studies abroad, or simply wondering what's possible after your degree, this session is one you won't want to miss.
β¨ Come and be inspired. Your journey beyond a BSc could begin here.
π Organized by: IET On-Campus, University of Ruhuna
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