Department of Mass Communication Hosts Special Guest Lecture on Broadcasting media and AI
The Department of Mass Communication at the University of Kelaniya successfully conducted a special guest lecture on June 29, 2025, at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Social Sciences. The session, held from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon, featured renowned expert Dr. Amal Punchihewa and was organized primarily for postgraduate students.
Dr. Punchihewa delivered a compelling lecture on the topic “Broadcasting media and AI”, offering deep insights into the evolving intersection of media technologies and artificial intelligence. His expertise and engaging presentation style sparked active interest and discussion among the attending students and academic staff.
Dr. Amal Punchihewa is a highly respected researcher, educator, advisor, and consultant in the fields of ICT, media, and broadcasting. With nearly four decades of experience in industry, academia, and research, his contributions are recognized both locally and internationally. He holds a degree in Electronics and Telecommunications from the University of Moratuwa, a Master’s in Electronics Engineering from the Technical University of Eindhoven in the Netherlands, and a PhD from Massey University, New Zealand.
Over the years, Dr. Punchihewa has earned numerous professional accolades. He has been a Chartered Engineer and a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL). He is also a member of the Computer Society of Sri Lanka, a Life Member of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, a Chartered Professional Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (UK), a Fellow of Engineering New Zealand, and a Senior Member of IEEE (USA).
In addition, he serves as a Distinguished Lecturer of the IEEE Broadcast Technology Society and an Executive Member of the Media Technical Network of IET.
This lecture was a valuable opportunity for students to gain firsthand knowledge from an industry expert, reinforcing the Department’s commitment to bridging academic learning with real-world developments in the media and communication field.
