SLIIT International Conference on Engineering and Technology [SICET]
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SLIIT International Conference on Engineering and Technology is organized by the Faculty of Engineering. SICET welcomes submissions from various disciplines, focusing on emerging trends in Engineering, Technology, and Applied and Natural Sciences. The conference will encompass research in theory, practical applications, and education. This event offers a unique platform for academics, student researchers, and industry practitioners to present innovative ideas and engage with professionals from diverse engineering fields
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Publication Open Access FreshSight: An Accessibility-Focused Approach to Produce Freshness and Shelf- Life Detection for Food Safety and Waste Reduction(Faculty of Engineering, 2025-09-09) Fernando,W.P. R.; Kirupananda, A.Colour-blind individuals encounter daily challenges, particularly in distinguishing colour-based indicators of food spoilage. This limitation significantly impacts their ability to assess the freshness and safety of fruits and vegetables accurately. Concurrently, global concerns regarding food spoilage have intensified, with millions worldwide affected by foodborne illnesses each year. The modern lifestyle, characterized by its rapid pace and time constraints, exacerbates this issue, often leading to unnoticed spoilage and substantial waste. The resulting annual waste, estimated at one-third of all edible food, imposes significant societal and environmental burdens, underscoring the urgency for effective solutions. FreshSight enables users, including those with colour vision deficiencies, to assess the condition of fruits and vegetables through a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN)- based real-time image analysis engine and an intuitive interface. This system provides immediate visual feedback to help users make informed decisions and avoid the consumption of spoiled produce. It also offers inclusive design features that support individuals with visual impairments. Beyond individual benefits, FreshSight promotes responsible food handling and contributes to the broader goal of sustainable food systems. By combining advanced technology with user-centered design, the solution enhances both safety and accessibility in everyday food-related decisions. In addressing the critical challenges of food safety, inclusivity, and waste reduction, FreshSight aims to support healthier lifestyles and contribute positively to environmental and societal well-being in the modern world.Publication Embargo Enriching Resilience in Smart Manufacturing: Critical Analysis of Industry 4.0 Technologies on Sustainable Production Process(SLIIT, Faculty of Engineering, 2024-10) Karunarathne, P L D N; Gamage, H C T; Kawya, M V TIntegration of Industry 4.0 technologies in smart manufacturing in the context of sustainable production processes has opened new paths to enrich resilience. This research aims at how Industry 4.0 technologies can be applied to smart manufacturing which is empowered by sustainable production processes in order to achieve maximum resilience. Through a broad literature review, key theories, concepts, and practical and theoretical studies related to smart manufacturing, resilience, and sustainability of production processes are examined. And the theme itself drives to establish a couple of research questions in order to find solutions and derive research inventions as to how Industry 4.0 technologies can enrich resilience in manufacturing and what sustainability implications arise from their adoption. And data gathering is been done using a simple questionnaire and analyzed using an extensive as well as a comparative method after considering how production processes have been changed before and after applying Industry 4.0 technologies. Overall, Industry 4.0 not only creates a more efficient and higher quality production process, but it also enables the things like predictive and preventive maintenance and upgrades, which results in lower downtime and less capital expenditure over time.Publication Embargo Tactile Sustainability: Exploring Sensory Perception in Sustainable Building Design(SLIIT, Faculty of Engineering, 2024-10) Kudaligama, A.; Udawattha, C.The built environment plays a pivotal role in shaping human behavior, emotions and well-being. Our sensory system demonstrates remarkable sensitivity in perceiving the textures of building walls, even when visual cues are absent. However, while the importance of material texture in the architectural perception is widely acknowledged, there remains a lack of empirical evidence regarding the specific influence of these textures on perceived spaciousness. This research explores the intricate realm of sensory perception within sustainable building design, with a focus on tactile experiences with spaciousness and material selection. Blindfolded participants tactually explored a range of sustainable building materials, including recycled wall putty, bamboo composite board, and rammed earth, characterized by varying textural qualities, smooth finish, semi-rough finish and rough finish respectively. Subsequent experiments introduced thermal stimulation, further enhancing participants' perceptual judgments. Findings demonstrate participants' ability to accurately identify these materials based solely on tactile cues, showcasing a pronounced preference for natural and eco-friendly options. The implications of these findings suggest integrating tactile considerations into sustainable design practices, promoting low-impact materials that offer tactile satisfaction and more spaciousness. These findings advance biophilic design principles, fostering connections with nature through tactile elements inspired by sustainability. Ultimately, the research highlights the significant role of tactile perception in shaping perceptions of sustainability and informs design strategies that prioritize sensory comfort and spaciousness and environmental responsibility in the built environment. These insights contribute to the ongoing evolution of sustainable design practices in the built environment not only meets functional needs but also enhances human well-being and ecological stewardship.Publication Embargo Empowering Urban Resilience: Innovative Architectural Solutions for Sustainable and Affordable Low-Income Settlements in Sri Lanka(SLIIT, Faculty of Engineering, 2024-10) Perera, W.M.B.I.ULow-income settlements’ are emerging as an upcoming situation within the current economic situation within Sri Lanka, which makes people’s lives even harder to fulfill their basic needs. Within such a scenario of rising living cost issues within the country, most people tend to accept the implementation of ‘low-income settlements’ which are not the fulfillment of the essentiality in facilitiesthat need to exist within a properly constructed house. This study intends firstly, to assess the current architectural issues and their implications that impoverished people, secondly, to find creative, affordable, and environmentally friendly housing prototypes that are suited to the requirements and thirdly, to engage with swaying the residents' hearts and minds toward capturing innovative, affordable, and sustainable housing solutions. This will be conducted as a case study by specifying the community of Lake Crest Residence, Mandawila, and another housing scheme in Borella, near to Grama Niladhari Office, Narahenpita as destinations for thegreater emergence of low-income housing settlements. Respective data would be gathered based on primary sources of semi-structured interviews from the community. This presents a detailed analysis of prevailing architectural issues and their implications to suggest creative, affordable, and environmentally friendly housing solutions. Therefore, the researchfindings can be utilized to improve the current standard of living of these dwellers to sustain the qualityof their lives within the challenge of increasing global population.