29 SEP 2025
Partnership to boost education, research, and industry–academia collaboration in support of the energy transition.
University of Ruhuna and Greenstat Hydrogen have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a framework for cooperation in hydrogen research, innovation, and capacity development. The agreement aims to strengthen academia–industry collaboration and position Sri Lanka as an active player in the regional green hydrogen economy.
Expanding research and education
The MoU will support joint initiatives to expand hydrogen education, advance research and development, and create opportunities for students and academics to participate in applied hydrogen projects. By combining academic expertise with industry knowledge, the partnership seeks to build a skilled workforce and accelerate Sri Lanka’s transition to sustainable energy.
Ceremony and participants
The signing ceremony was attended by Senior Professor P.A. Jayantha, Vice Chancellor of the University of Ruhuna, together with Professor H.C.P. Karunasena, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Eng.Veditha De Silva, DMENA, Faculty of Engineering and Dr. Sumith Baduge, Head of the Department of Marine Engineering & Naval Architecture. Greenstat Hydrogen was represented by Chairman Sturle H. Pedersen and Prasadini Wickramasinghe.
