CAREER SUMMARY
- 2015 June - to date : Senior Lecturer (Higher grade), Dept of Mechanical Engineering, SLIIT, Malabe, Sri Lanka
- 2015 June - to date : Manager, CAE Unit, Dept of Mechanical Engineering, SLIIT, Sri Lanka
- 2011 Oct - 2015 June : Technical Specialist in Multibody Dynamics Systems, Bentley Motors Ltd, UK.
- 2010 Oct - 2011 Oct : CAE Analyst in Multibody Systems, Jaguar and Land Rover (JLR), UK.
- 2008 Sept - 2010 Oct : Postdoctoral Research Associate, Loughborough University, Loughborough.
- 2007 March - 2008 Sept : Simulation Programmer, Romax Technology Ltd, Nottingham
- 2003 Oct - 2007 March : PhD Research Engineer, Dynamics Research Group (DRG), Loughborough University.
- 2001 Oct - 2003 Oct : Lecturer, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D. in Multi - Physics for integrated analysis of flexible body dynamics with tribological conjunction in IC engines from Loughborough University, UK, 2006
- B.Sc. Engineering (Hons.) in Mechanical Engineering - University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 2001.
RESEARCH INTERESTS AND MEMBERSHIP
Research Interests
- Efficiency and Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) in automotive powertrains and suspensions systems.
- Structural and Dynamic analysis of general machine elements (Virtual prototype development)
- Rubber elastomer development and testing.
- Multi - physics numerical modelling
- System dynamics
- Vibrations
- Machine Design
PUBLICATIONS
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Effect of offsetting crankshaft on engine efficiency
Perera, M.S.M, Theodossiades, S. and Rahnejat, H., , (12th EAEC European Automotive Congress)
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Elastodynamic Response of Automotive Transmission due to Impact induced vibrations
Perera M.S.M., De la Cruz M., Theodossiades S., Rahnejat H., (1st Joint International Conference on Multibody System Dynamics)
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Drive rattle elastodynamic response of manual automotive transmissions
M.S.M. Perera, S. Theodossiades, H. Rahnejat and P. Kelly, (SAE 2011 Noise and Vibration Conference and Exhibition)
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Driveline NVH Refinement by Combining Operational Mode Shape Analysis and Multi Body Dynamic Simulation
Bernhard, G., Thomas, R., Stephan, B., Christian, M., Perera, M.S.M., (Aachen Acoustics Colloquium)
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Root cause investigation of vehicle chassis and powertrain NVH problems using Elasto-Multibody Dynamic Methods
Perera, M.S.M., (International Conference Automotive NVH 2014, International Quality & Productivity Centre (IQPC))