BSc. (Hons.) in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (KDU)
Research Interests
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) studies and simulations
Aircraft concept designs
Lean applications and waste elimination systems for aviation industry
Material Science
Nuclear energy harnessing
Modified Aircraft Manoeuvring methods
Energy harnessing concepts for aircrafts
Publications
Fernando W.D.T., Madushanka N.V.K.L., Rajapaksha R.S.R.C., and (Mr.)Rodrigo W.T.S. “Analysing the ‘northrop grumman b2 spirit’ aircraft’s operational and design aspects in order to ascertain the issues related to flying wing concept in implementing as a commercial airliner”, IX International Research Conference, General Sir John Kothalawala Defence University, Sri Lanka, 2016.
Fernando W.D.T., “Kf implemented flying wing”, X International Research Conference, General Sir John Kothalawala Defence University, Sri Lanka, 2017.
Fernando W.D.T., De Silva P.H.P.P, and (Mr.)Rodrigo W.T.S., “Waste elimination and productivity enhancement framework for aviation maintenance manpower through value stream mapping”, X International Research Conference, General Sir John Kothalawala Defence University, Sri Lanka, 2017.
Fernando W.D.T., Gunasiri W.M.I.M., Bitare E., and Masengesho S., “Factors to consider in proper management of human resource for an aircraft maintenance organization”, 73rd Annual Scientific Sessions, Sri Lanka Association of Advancement of Science, 2017.
Fernando W.D.T. Tri-engine single thrust vector analysis for yaw movement of flying wing. 2018 IEEE 5th International Conference on Engineering Technologies and Applied Sciences (ICETAS)-Bangkok Thailand, 2018.
Fernando W.D.T. Advanced Modelling of KF Implemented Flying Wing. 3rd ASRES World Congress on Engineering and Applications (WCEA)-Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2018.
Membership
Life Member of the Sri Lanka Association for the advancement of Science (SLAAS)
Professional Member of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
Associate Member Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS)
Associate Member Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL) – Membership Pending