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CAREER SUMMARY
- Senior Lecturer : Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering,Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology. Dec. 2017 to date.
- Lecturer : Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering,Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology. Sep. 2014 to Dec 2017.
- Operation Specialist/ CPP Coordinator: Dim Branded Apparel ( Bethal CA pvt Ltd) Sep 2007 ~ Aug 2014
- Productivity Manager : Joint Apparel Association Forum
Oct 2005 ~ Aug 2007 - Production Engineer : Sri Toys International Pvt Ltd.Jan 2005 ~ Sep 2005
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Reading for MPhil /PhD in Mechanical Engineering -SLIIT
- MEng in Manufacturing Systems Engineering – University of Moratuwa
- BSc (Hons) In Production Engineering – University Of Peradeniya.
RESEARCH INTERESTS AND MEMBERSHIP
Research Interests
- Energy Economics
- Energy Economic Modeling
- Climate Change
Memberships
- Associate Member- Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka.
Research Clusters
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."
Energy and Sustainability
Interdisciplinary research on sustainable energy solutions, policy frameworks, and green technologies to combat climate change.
PUBLICATIONS
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The Potential Role of Carbon tax in Achieving Paris Agreement Targets for a Developing Country: A Case Study of Sri Lanka
Fernando G.L, Liyanage M.H. , (International Conference on Utilities and Exhibition on:Energy,Environment and Climate change (ICUE))
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Economic Viability of Solar PV for Domestic Applications in a middle-income country; A case study in Sri Lanka
J. K. Wijesinghe, M. Y. M. Najim, G. L. Fernando, M. H. Liyanage,
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Sustainable Energy Options for Sri Lankan Transport sector
G. L. Fernando, M. A. Ruzaik, M. H. Liyanage,, (Actions for Sustainability National Energy Symposium and Innovations Forum)
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Energy and Environmental Implications of Green House Gas Mitigation Policies in the Transport Sector of Sri Lanka,
Fernando G. L., Liyanage Migara H. and Samarasekara Ganga N., (ICUE 2018 on Green Energy for Sustainable Development,)
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Estimation of National Level Fuel Consumption and Emissions in Road Freight Transport
Karunathilaka, K.T.T.P, Sanjani S.P.P., Chaminda G.G.T, Samarasekara G.N., Fernando G.L, ,
