As the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Peradeniya proudly celebrates its Diamond Jubilee, a series of events is being organized to mark this milestone, culminating in 2025 with emphasis on its rich history and its vision for the future. Among the planned events, a significant one was the commemoration of its founder, Vidya Jyothi Eng. Prof. E.O.E. Pereira (13 September 1907 – 22 May 1988), a visionary leader who not only established the faculty but also laid the foundation for engineering education in Sri Lanka.

This commemorative event took place on 21 August 2024 at the faculty premises. The commemoration included a visit from Prof. E.O.E. Pereira’s elder son, Lorenz Pereira, followed by a symbolic tree-planting ceremony. Subsequently, there was a discussion with faculty staff and alumni, where participants fondly revisited memories of Prof. Pereira, sharing stories that highlighted his remarkable contributions to the field of engineering education.

The PEFAA organized the event to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of the Engineering Education in Sri Lanka in 2025.

A newspaper article written by Dr. Damayanthi Herath about the event can be found here.

Further, more photos of the event also can be found here (Photo Credits: GAUGE Newsletter).