Professor S Mahalingam
Memorial Fund
In his life and career, Professor S. Mahalingam was dedicated to the advancement of Applied Mechanics Education. His work helped to develop engineering graduates who have excelled in their profession around the globe, and continue to contribute immensely to the development of the field of engineering.
The Professor S Mahalingam Memorial Fund aims to continue supporting the next generation of engineering graduates of a very high caliber.
Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Perideniya, Sri Lanka
In recognition of Professor S. Mahalingam’s dedication to the Applied Mechanics Laboratory at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, we are proud to support the following awards and financial support.
Prof. S. Mahalingam Memorial Award for Applied Mechanics Projects
The award is given to Final Year projects related to Applied Mechanics in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Faculty of Engineering, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Following the establishment of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Jaffna in Kilinochchi, and in recognition of Professor S. Mahalingam’s dedication to the advancement of Applied Mechanics Education, we are proud to support the following awards and financial support.
Prof. S. Mahalingam Memorial Gold Medal for Best Overall Academic Performance
An engraved gold medal in the name of Professor S. Mahalingam is awarded annually to the student with the best overall academic performance in the Mechanical and Process Engineering specialisation from the Faculty of Engineering, University of Jaffna.
Prof. S. Mahalingam Memorial Award for Innovative Project Proposal
The award supports a student project with innovative proposal from the Faculty of Engineering, University of Jaffna.
Prof. S. Mahalingam Memorial Studentship for Financially Disadvantaged Students
The Professor S. Mahalingam Memorial Fund, through the Vice Chancellor’s fund, supports two studentships annually to financially disadvantaged students enrolled at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Jaffna.
Other Support
Prof. S. Mahalingam's Collection, Faculty of Engineering Library
A collection of books from the personal library of Professor S. Mahalingam was donated to the Faculty of Engineering Library at the University of Jaffna in 2015, for use by the students and staff of the Faculty. The books are held in a special collection bearing his name.
Jaffna Engineering Faculty Alumni Association Laptop Loan Scheme
The Professor S. Mahalingam Memorial Fund supported a donation to the Jaffna Engineering Faculty Alumni Association (JEFAA) in 2020 to provide five laptops for financially disadvantaged students at the University of Jaffna. The donation will enable these students to purchase laptops to continue with their engineering assignments and access remote teaching.
Other Endowments in Honour of Prof. S. Mahalingam
Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Perideniya, Sri Lanka
Prof. S. Mahalingam Conference Room
With the generous financial support of Eng. Lanka C. Pannila of Alpec Engineering, USA, the Prof. S. Mahalingam Conference Room was established in the Department of Mechnical Engineering. The facility is equipped with a video conferencing facility to connect the department with the rest of the world.
Prof. S. Mahalingam Endowment Fund Award
With the generous financial support of Dr. Tilak Peiris and Ms. Nimala Peiris, through the Peradeniya Engineering Faculty Alumni Association (PEFAA), this award is given to the best final year student project related to Applied Mechanics and its advances.