Team Invictus, comprising undergraduates from the Department of Computer Engineering, University of Peradeniya, secured first runner-up at EMINENCE 6.0, organized by the Women in Engineering (WIE) Affinity Group of the IEEE Student Branch, University of Ruhuna. The event was held on 3 October 2026 at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Hapugala, Galle.

The competition challenged participants to apply their technical knowledge, creativity, and teamwork across tasks in MATLAB, networking, artificial intelligence, and innovation. Teams modelled a small power system using MATLAB, simulated a network using Cisco Packet Tracer, and developed or trained an AI model. Each technical task required teams to collaborate and submit their solutions within a specified time.

The innovation component gave participants the opportunity to present an original idea, prototype, or completed project to a judging panel through quarter-final, semi-final, and final rounds. Overall performance across the technical tasks and innovation presentations determined the competition results.

Team Invictus comprised R. M. D. Kavindya, Y. M. C. J. Yagabamunu, D. M. D. Sandaruwan, and M. A. P. P. Thilakarathna.

This achievement reflects the team’s ability to combine technical skills with creative thinking and effective collaboration. Congratulations to Team Invictus on their success and for bringing recognition to the Department of Computer Engineering and the University of Peradeniya.

Written by: Hirushi Adikari (Editor, Association of Computer Engineering Students)