The facility was officially opened on June 05th, by the Chairman of IPD Colombo Mr. Mohamed Yoosuff and the University’s Head of Electrical Engineering Department Prof. Anura Wijayapala.
The lab will provide cutting-edge training and hands-on experience in switchgear to hundreds of Electrical Engineering undergraduates in the university.
A week prior to this another such lab was opened at SLIIT university, Malabe.
This strategic initiative marks a significant milestone in IPD Colombo’s mission to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry application.
Previously, only a selected group of interns had access to this type of practical training.
With the new lab, all Electrical Engineering students at UoM will gain direct exposure to critical industry equipment, enhancing their technical competencies and employability.
Founded in 2005, IPD Colombo serves as the offshore operations hub for IPD Group Australia, a leading name with over 70 years of excellence in electrical engineering solutions.
The Colombo-based team, now comprising over 200 professionals—including more than 100 qualified electrical engineers—works closely with 290+ colleagues in Australia, delivering high-quality engineering services that contribute significantly to Sri Lanka’s foreign income.
Registered under the Colombo Port City project, IPD Colombo is a recognized leader in exporting knowledge and technical expertise.
The company’s success is underpinned by its commitment to employee development, social impact, and creating global opportunities for Sri Lankan engineers.
The new switchgear laboratory at UoM is part of a broader vision led by IPD Colombo Chairman Mr. Mohamed Yoosuff, whose passion for education and CSR has inspired multiple community initiatives.
These include structured internships, training programs, university collaborations, and participation in university career fairs.
Discussions are also underway to expand the initiative by hosting workshops that will welcome Electrical Engineering students from universities across the country.
In parallel, IPD Colombo continues to foster a culture of holistic growth—offering leadership & communication training and encouraging employee engagement through sports and wellness activities such as cricket, badminton, swimming, and chess.
These new labs at the UoM and SLIIT represent a powerful convergence of academic excellence and industry insight—setting a new benchmark for engineering education in Sri Lanka and reinforcing IPD Colombo’s role as a catalyst for national progress.