CAREER SUMMARY
- Senior Lecturer Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
- Coordinator for the Training Hub for Renewable Energy Technologies in Sri Lanka Project
- Visiting Lecturer Kingston University London, UK
- Senior Lecturer Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, South Asian Technology and Medicine, Sri Lanka
- Research and Development Manager Technological Planner Incorporation, Nakatsu, Japan
- Mechatronics System Design Engineer Ohkawa Mould Engineering and Design Co. Ltd., Oita, Japan
- Instrumentation Engineer (Part-time) Ajimu Project, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan
- Research Assistant (Part-time) Institute of Health, Environment and Life Sciences
- Research Assistant (Part-time) Fuel Cell Laboratory, University of Applied Sciences, Trier, Germany
- Lecturer Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna
- Mechanical Engineer Bandaranayake Engineering Services, Sri Lanka
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD (2013) Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan
- MEng (2010) Trier University of Applied Sciences Germany
- MSc (2009) Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan
- MSc (2007) University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
- BSc Eng (2003) University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
RESEARCH INTERESTS AND MEMBERSHIP
Research Interests
- Mechatronics Design and Product Development
- Predictive Digital Twin and Control
- Intelligent System Design
- Machine Learning (Deep Learning and Reinforcement Learning)
- Renewable Energy Technologies
- Green Jobs Creation
- Net-zero training and policy development
- Industrial Process Automation
- Soft Robotics
- Precision Agriculture
- Biomechanics.
Memberships
- Associate Member, Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), UK
- Associate member, Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL), Sri Lanka
Research Clusters
Biomedical and Forensic Engineering
Scope: Biomedical engineering and smart healthcare, Use of bio-signal, image and video processing in forensic investigations, Forensic civil engineering, Engineering for injury investigation (structural and equipment analysis), Incident reconstruction with biomechanical, civil and electronic engineering.
Advanced AI Applications in Engineering
"The ""Advanced AI Applications in Engineering"" research group focuses on integrating cutting-edge artificial intelligence techniques across various engineering fields, including electrical and electronics, telecommunications, civil, mechanical, mechatronics, and biomedical engineering. The group aims to address complex real-world challenges by applying AI to optimize system performance, enhance energy efficiency, and improve automation.
Key areas of research include AI-driven system design, signal processing, smart infrastructure, autonomous systems, biomedical diagnostics, and intelligent manufacturing. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, the group seeks to advance AI-driven innovations that contribute to smarter, more resilient, and efficient engineering solutions."
