Department of Aeronautical Engineering - Faculty of Engineering, KDU

Mr. SLMD Rangajeeva

BSc Engineering (honours), University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, MSc, Aeronautics and Space Technology (Cranfield UK & ISAR France), AMIE (SL), CTHE (KDU)
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  • Qualifications

  • Qualifications

    Educational Qualifications:

    • MSc , Aeronautics and Space Technology, Cranfield University UK & ISAE – Supaero France
    • BSc Engineering (Honours), University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

    Professional Qualifications:

    • Senior Lecturer – Department of Aeronautical Engineering, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (2013 – up to date)
    • Lecturer, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Ruhuna (November 2007 – 2013)
    • Executive Engineer, Haycarb PLC, Sri Lanka (2006 – 2007)
    • Assistant Lecturer – Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Ruhuna (2005 – 2006)
  • Teaching Areas

  • Teaching Areas

    • Flight Dynamics
    • Aerodynamics
    • Aircraft Propulsion
    • Fluid Mechanics
    • Heat Transfer
  • Research Interests

  • Research Interests

    • Experimental aerodynamics
    • Linear and non-linear control systems
    • Flight mechanics and flight controlling
    • Designing of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
    • Composite materials
  • Publications

  • Publications

    • SLMD Rangajeeva and J.F. Whidborne, “Linear Parameter Varying Control of a Quadrotor”, In proceedings of the 6th IEEE International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems, Kandy, Sri Lanka, pp. 483 – 488, August 2011.
    • SLMD Rangajeeva, HAM Peiris, and SV Abayadeera, “Validation of Open-FOAM as a Computational Fluid Dynamics Software through experimental Aerodynamics” In proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, Sri Lanka, November 2016.
    • HAM Peiris, PVS Nirmal, HMHHS Bandara, DM Mahindarathne, SLMD Rangajeeva, RMPS Bandara, “Aerodynamics Analysis of F-16 Aircraft”, In proceeding of 8th International Conference – KDU, Sri Lanka, August 2015.
    • HAM Peiris, PVS Nirmal, HMHHS Bandara, DM Mahindarathne, SLMD Rangajeeva, RMPS Bandara, “Aerodynamics Analysis of F-16 Aircraft”, In proceeding of 8th International Conference – KDU, Sri Lanka, August 2015.
    • GAPR Perera, HDH Jagathsinghe, SKK Dilshan, MAM Sudaraka, SLMD Rangajeeva, “Helicopter Main Rotor Aerodynamic Simulation with CFD”, In proceeding of 9th International Conference – KDU, Sri Lanka, September 2016.
    • SH Subahan, GDAL Gohumulla, PDKL Sriyarathne, WMSKB Wijayathunga, SLMD Rangajeeva, “CFD Analaysis of ONERA M6 Wing Using Open Foam” In proceeding of 9th International Conference – KDU, Sri Lanka, September 2016.
    • PB Henadeera, MGMR Malagoda, SLMD Rangajeeva and RMPS Bandara, “Aerodynamic Analysis of a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine”, In proceedings of 5th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches – USJP, Sri Lanka, August 2018.
    • WAIS Jayawardana, HD Wickramasinghe, THDD Wijerathne and SLMD Rangajeeva, “ Development of a Budget Roof Fairing Using a CFD Analysis of Different Roof Fairing Shapes”, In proceedings of 11th International Research Conference – KDU, Sri Lanka, September 2018.
    • RGSK Rajapaksha, KDPC Kurukulasooriya, HMTM Herath, SLMD Rangajeeva and RMPS Bandara, “Aerodynamic Analysis of Rear Wings and Rear Spoiler of Passenger Automobiles”, In proceedings of the Transactions of 112th Annual Sessions – IESL, October 2018.
    • KMUS Chandrasena, NSW Samarasinghe and SLMD Rangajeeva, “Numerical and Computational Aerodynamic Analysis of Clark Y-14 Airfoil”, In proceedings of the Transactions of 112th Annual Sessions – IESL, October 2018.
    • WAIS Jayawardana, HD Wickramasinghe, THDD Wijerathne and SLMD Rangajeeva, “Performance Analysis of Different Long Truck Roof Fairing Shapes  using CFD Simulations”, In proceedings of the Transactions of 112th Annual Sessions – IESL, October 2018.
    • RWMRCD Wanigasekara, HP Keragala, BSD Sedara and SLMD Rangajeeva, “Designing of a Stability Augmentation System for a Trainer Aircraft”, In proceedings of the Transactions of 112th Annual Sessions – IESL, October 2018.
    • SLMD Rangajeeva, “Development of a Software for Analyse Flow through Convergent-Divergent Nozzle”, In proceedings of the Transactions of 113th Annual Sessions – IESL,  2019.
    • MAT Chandima, PVC Gomis, SLMD Rangajeeva, “Noise Suppression by Varying the Trailing Edge Design of the Wing”, In proceedings of the Transactions of 113th Annual Sessions – IESL, 2019.
    • S Khadka, K Steven, SLMD Rangajeeva, “Design and optimization of an active flow control method to optimize the aerodynamic performance of an airfoil in a compressible flow”, in Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka: 26th to 28th November 2020
    • KNS Perera, MM Basnayake, and SLMD Rangajeeva, “Design of an Active Flow Control Method for a 3-D Wing”, In proceedings of 16th International Research Conference – KDU, Sri Lanka, September 2023.
    • VC Perera and SLMD Rangajeeva, “Aerodynamic Performance of Smooth Selectively Superhydrophobic Flat Plates: A Numerical Approach”, In proceedings of 16th International Research Conference – KDU, Sri Lanka, September 2023. 
  • Awards

  • Awards

    • Erasmus Mundus Scholarship, Awarded to pursue M.Sc. degree in Aerospace Engineering 2008-2010
    • Award for the Best Performance in CTHE programme II conducted by Staff Development Center – KDU

The Department of Aeronautical Engineering was first established in 1993 under the Director of Academic Studies as a separate Department at KDU. Prior to its establishment, all Officer Cadets who were enlisted to the Technical Engineering branch of the Sri Lanka Air Force through KDU were awarded bachelorettes in Defence Studies based on a Mechanical Engineering background. Considering the requirements of the nation and the evolving technologies used within the Sri Lanka Air Force, the need was felt to establish an educational element which produced competent officers with a sound Aeronautical Engineering background. The first batch of Officer Cadets for the Aeronautical Engineering degree programme was enlisted to KDU in 1993 (Intake 11) and they were graduated in the year 1997.

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