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Dr. M.E.R. Perera

B.Sc. Eng.(University of Moratuwa, SL), CTHE (University of Colombo, SL), M.Sc. (University of Dresden, Germany), PhD (University of Dresden, Germany)

Senior Lecturer (G I)

Textile and Apparel Technology, Faculty of Engineering Technology
  • CRC, 3rd floor, Science and Technology building, Room No : W5
  • Office: 112881061, Ext: 561 Mobile: 714483979
  • meper@ou.ac.lk

Entered to the University of Moratuwa in 1992 and completed the B.Sc. in Engineering degree in 1995 with a 1st class. Then worked in the University of Moratuwa as a visiting demonstrator for a short period. After that I joined a private bank and work there as a management trainee for a short period. Then I joined the Star Garments (Pvt Ltd) as the group sample manager. Later in 1997 I joined the Open University of Sri Lanka as a Lecturer (probationary). In 1999 I completed the Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (CTHE) from the University of Colombo. In 2002, I completed the M.Sc. in Textile & Apparel Technology from the University of Dresden, Germany with a 1st class. In 2006, I completed the PhD from the University of Dresden, Germany with a 1st class. From 2007, I work at the Dept. of Textile & Apparel Technology of the Open University of Sri Lanka as a Senior Lecturer.

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Textile & Apparel Technology

Production systems in apparel industry, Studies related to the seams and stitches, Productivity improvements in the apparel Industry.

Programme Coordination:
Diploma/Bachelor in Industrial Studies Master of Technology (Apparel Production & Management)

Course Coordination:
TTI2290 – Laboratory practice & industrial exposure TTY7692 -Research project TTX7140 – Human factors Engineering TTY7191- Research Methodology TTM7152- Project Management TTI5146- Industrial Garment washing & finishing TTX6233- Technical Textiles TTX6239- Ergonomics TTI3239- Garment analysis & sewing machinery TTM5240- Apparel merchandising TTX5232- Yarn & fabric mechanics TTX5237- Specialty fabrics

– Effiziente Fertigungsablauefe in der Konfektion. Melliend-Bekleidung, (2003), S.218-219. (Mit Roedel, H. u. a.:) – Effiziente Fertigungsablauefe in der Bekleidungsindustrie unter den Aspekten Flexibilitaet, Ergonomie und Wirstschaflichkeit fuer die Kleinserien- und Einzelfertigung. ITB Mitteilung, (2003), 1 S. 29-33. (Mit Roedel, H. u. a.:) – Effiziente Fertigungsablauefe in der Bekleidungsindustrie unter den Aspekten Flexibilitaet, Ergonomie und Wirtschaftlichkeit fuer die Kleinserien- und Einzelfertigung. Tagunsband. GfA-Fruehjahrstagung ? Arbeit und Gesundheit in effizienten Arbeitssystemen?. 25.03.04. (Mit Roedel, H. u. a.:) – Organisation, Technik und Anforderungen in der Bekleidungsindustrie fuer die Einzel- und Kleinserienfertigung. ITB Mitteilung, (2005), 2, S. 26-28. (Mit Roedel, H. u. a.:)- Model for product analysis and process organisation for small order quantities in the Apparel industry, Annual academic sessions OUSL, 15 October 2009. – Organisation and technology for the production of small order quantities in apparel industry, 2nd International work shop of the Alumni Network, Dhaka, 16th February 2011. – An investigation into the influence of educational and sociological factors of sewing machine operators on productivity (* with Nadeesha Abesekara), Annual academic sessions OUSL, 14 September 2011. – A study to investigate the effectiveness of the implemented lean concept in selected apparel manufacturing organisations in sri lanka ( *with Sankapalee Wickramasinghe), Annual academic sessions OUSL, 2012

– Productivity improvement in Clothing manufacturing organisation, Project Report published in 1995 for the Degree of Bachelor of Science (Engineering), University of Moratuwa, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. – Arbeitsplatzgestaltung in Bekleidungsunternehmen mit Kleinserien- und Einzelfertigung. Masterarbeit, Technische Universitaet Dresden, Germany, 2002. – Effiziente Fertigungsablauefe in der Bekleidungsindustrie unter den Aspekten Flexibilitaet, Ergonomie und Wirstschaflichkeit fuer die Kleinserien- und Einzelfertigung. Plannungs-instrumentarium. AiF- Vorhaben-Nr 13264 BR. Technische Universitaet Dresden, Germany, 2005. (Mit Roedel, H. u. a.:) – Effiziente Fertigungsablauefe in der Bekleidungsindustrie unter den Aspekten Flexibilitaet, Ergonomie und Wirstschaflichkeit fuer die Kleinserien- und Einzelfertigung. Ergonomisher Gestaltungskatalog. AiF- Vorhaben-Nr 13264 BR. Technische Universitaet Dresden, Germany, 2005. (Mit Roedel, H. u. a.:) – Fertigungsorganisation, Technik und Anforderungen in der Einzel- und Kleinserienfertigung der Bekleidungsindustrie. Doktorarbeit. Technische Universitaet Dresden, Germany, 2006.

Post graduate Supervision – Supervisor, the project ? Simuation based approch to evaluate mudular set up performance in Garment manufacture?, Eng. H.D. Gamini, Master of Technology of Industrial Engineering, OUSL, successfully completed in 2007. – Supervisor, the project ? The impact of world economic crisis on job market in sri Lanka?, Eng. G.K.K.S Kumara, Master of Bussiness Administration, University of Kelaniya, successfully completed in 2012. Undergraduate Supervision – Supervisor, the number of undrgrauate projects (TTY6197, TTY6498 and TTY6595) in the Bachelor of Industrial Study programme, OUSL, 2007 -2012

– Sri Lanka Standards Institution, 2008 – Member of the working group on spun polyester thread – National Institute of Education, 2008/9 ? Developed the syllabus and the teaching guide of the Technology subject in the A/L stream. – University of Moratuwa, 2008- Visiting lecturer for the subject Industrial Engineering of the program M.Sc. in Textile and Clothing Management. – University of Moratuwa, 2007/8- Visiting lecturer for the subject Technical Textiles of the program B.Sc. in Textile and Clothing Engineering. – Brandix College, 2008- Resource Person: in the subject areas of Cutting Room Management and Production systems.

The award and the gold medal from Textile institute (Sri Lanka Section) – Best graduate from the University of Moratuwa in 1995 The Wimalasurendra award – Over all best student in 3rd year at the University of Moratuwa in 1994

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