Prof. Sudarman Upali Adikary | Profile | Department of Mechanical Engineering

Prof. Sudarman Upali Adikary

BSc.Eng.(Hons.), MSc, PhD, C.Eng., MIE(SL)

Professor

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suadi@uom.lk | adikary@kdu.ac.lk

Qualifications
Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy - Awarded in 2002 by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.
Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering - Awarded in 1999 by the Shanghai University, Shanghai, P.R. China.
Bachelor of the Science in Engineering in the field of Materials Engineering with first class honours - Awarded in 1993 by the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
Awards
Awards
1. Presidential Award for scientific Research for the year 2006 awarded for the Sri Lankan scientists who has outstanding research publications.
2. Presidential Award for scientific Research for the year 2005 awarded for the Sri Lankan scientists who has outstanding research publications.
3. Award of excellence in recognition of the Outstanding Research Performances, University of Moratuwa in 2013.
4. Award of excellence in recognition of the Outstanding Research Performances, University of Moratuwa in 2014.
5. Award of excellence in recognition of the Outstanding Research Performances, University of Moratuwa in 2015.
6. Award of excellence in recognition of the Outstanding Research Performances, University of Moratuwa in 2018.
7. Union Carbide award for the graduand who obtained the highest-class average in Materials Engineering of University of Moratuwa for the academic year 1989/90.
8. Ceylon Ceramics Corporation award for the student who obtained the highest average at the B.Sc.Engineering final part II examination in Materials Engineering of University of Moratuwa for the academic year 1988/89.
Working Experience
Working Experience
1. Dec 2016 to date: Professor, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
2. 2010 ? Dec 2016: Senior Lecturer Grade I, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
3. 2003 ? 2010: Senior Lecturer Grade II, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
4. 1993 ?2003: Lecturer, Department of Materials Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
Appointments Held
Appointments Held
Chairman, National Engineering Research and Development Centre (NERD Centre), Sri Lanka (November, 2022 To date)
ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS HELD AT UNIVERSITY OF MORATUWA
1. Chairman, Senate subcommittee on Examination Offences - Senate matters related to examination offences (2023 To date)
2. Chairman, Transcript Committee - Design and approval of transcripts for new degree programs (2023 To date)
3. Director, Staff Development Centre, University of Moratuwa from Oct. 2016 to March 2019.
4. Head of the Department, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Moratuwa, from 2004 to 2010 and 2013 - 2016.
5. Member Enterprise Operational Committee as the coordinator of the Faculty of Engineering from Oct. 2018 to March 2019.
6. Member ? University Intellectual Property advisory committee, 2008-2009.
7. Member ? Board of Management, Engineering Design Centre, Faculty of Engineering, 2004 to 2010 and 2013 to 2015.
8. Member ? Faculty academic committee, 2002-2006.
9. Member - Faculty higher degrees committee, 2011 ? 2013.
10. Member - Field selection committee, Faculty of Engineering, 2010 ? 2019.
11. Member (Engineering Faculty Representative) - Staff Development Advisory board of University of Moratuwa, from 2012 - 2016.
12. Course coordinator of the Postgraduate programme in Master of Science in Materials Science from January 2011 to April 2013 for intakes 1 and 2.
Involvements & Activities
Involvements & Activities
CONTRIBUTION TO NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
1. Chairman, National Engineering Research and Development Centre (NERD Centre), Sri Lanka, November 2022 to date.
2. External Examiner of BSc Engineering programme in Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, January 2021.
3. External Reviewer of Bachelor of Engineering Technology Degree in Material and Nano Science Technology, Faculty of Technology, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. June 2019.
4. Member, Sri Lanka Standards Institute Sectorial Committee on Chemical and Polymer Technology from Oct, 2019 to date.
5. Chairman of the working group in revision of Sri Lanka Standards Specifications for Sanitary ware from December 2018 to date.
6. Chairman of the working group appointed to draft Sri Lanka Standards Specifications for PVC roofing sheets from January 2018 to date.
7. Board member, Centre of Excellence in Ceramic Technology (CENTEC) from 2006 to 2010 and from 2013 to date.
8. Member of the Advisory committee on ceramic and porcelain sector, Sri Lanka Export Development Board in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.
9. Member Ceramic Advisory committee, Ministry of Industry and commerce in 2007, 2008 and 2009.
10. Member steering committee on ?Joint Industry Research and Manufacturing Process improvements in the Ceramic Industry? in 2007 and 2008.
11. Chairman, NSF (National Science Foundation) National Committee on Advanced Materials from 04th April 2011 to 27th March 2013.
12. Co-Chairman of the National Council on Advanced Materials of Coordinating secretariat for science, technology and innovation (COSTI) from 01st August 2013 to 01st August 2014.
13. Consultant, Installation of the multipurpose Gamma Irradiation plant. The Ministry of Technology and Research from 2012 to 2014.
14. Chairman of the working group on revision of Sri Lanka Standards Specifications Ceramic Floor and wall tiles in year 2005.
15. Chairman of the working group on revision of Sri Lanka Standards Specifications Porcelain tableware in year 2011.
16. Principle investigator, research project on "Reducing energy costs in the manufacture of ceramic ware? a project conducted by CENTEC in partnership with USAID and Ministry of industrial development, from 2009 to 2010.
17. Chairman of the working group on revision of Sri Lanka Standards Specifications Clay roofing tiles from the year 2015.
Memberships
Memberships
1. Chartered Engineer (ECSL Reg. 103820)
2. Corporate Member, Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka. (IESL -M 6330)
Publications
Publications
Peer Reviewed Journals
1. J.M.N. Jayaweera, M. Narayana, S.U. Adikary, ?Modeling and simulation of ceramic tiles linear shrinkage variation during the sintering process,? Forces in Mechanics, Volume 15, 2024, 100274, ISSN 2666-3597, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.finmec.
2. G.L.M.Ariyadasa, S.S.K.Muthurathne and S.U.Adikary, "Fabrication and Properties of Glass Fibre Reinforced Fly Ash-Cement Roofing Tiles", Materials Science Forum, ISSN 1662-9752, Trans Tech Publications, Vol.911, pp 83-87, 2018.
3. J.M.Unagolla, and S.U.Adikary, ?Adsorption Characteristics of Cadmium and Lead Heavy Metals into Locally Synthesized Chitosan Biopolymer" Tropical Agricultural Research, Vol.26(2), 395-401, 2015.
4. Sudarman Upali Adikary and Sanjeewani Thakshila Jayawardane, "Thermal compatibility studies of variable body and glaze compositions for glazed clay based cookware applications", Sunanaree Journal of Science and Technology, Vol.20, No.1, pp.51-57, January - March 2013.
5. G.A.Sewvandi and S.U.Adikary, ?Synthesiszing and Characterization of natural biopolymer Chitosan derived from Shrimp type Penaus Momodon?, Tropical Agricultural Research, Vol.23(3), 272-276, 2012.
6. S.U.Adikary, Z. Peng, H.L.W.Chan., ?Effects of proton irradiation on the ferroelectric to paraelectric transition of Ba0.65Sr0.35TiO3/P(VDF-TrFE) 0-3 composites?, Ferroelectrics, Vol.325, pp. 131-135, 2005.
7. S.U.Adikary and H.L.W.Chan, ? Dielectric dispersion and tunability of sol-gel derived BST thin films?, Journal of Materials Science, Vol.39, pp.6523-6528, 2004.
8. S.U.Adikary and H.L.W.Chan., ?Compositionally graded BaxSr1-xTi03 thin films for tunable microwave applications?, Materials Chemistry and Physics, Vol.79, pp. 157-160, 2003.
9. S.U.Adikary and H.L.W.Chan, ?Ferroelectric and dielectric properties of sol-gel derived BaxSr1-xTi03 thin films?, Thin Solid Films, Vol.424, pp.70-74, 2003.
10. S.U.Adikary, A.L.Ding and H.L.W.Chan., ?Preparation and characterization of compositionally graded BaxSr1-xTi03 thin films?, Applied Physics A, Vol.75, pp.597-600, 2002.
11. S.U.Adikary and H.L.W.Chan., ?Characterization of compositionally upgraded and downgraded thin films?, Ferroelectrics, Vol.271, pp.277-282, 2002.
12. S.U.Adikary, H.L.W.Chan, C.L.Choy, B.Sundaravel and I.H.Wilson, ?Dielectric behaviour and polarization response of proton irradiated Ba0.65Sr0.35Ti03 /P(VDF-TrFE) composites?, Japanese Journal of Applied Physics, Vol.41, pp.6938-6942, 2002.
13. S.U.Adikary, H.L.W.Chan, C.L.Choy, B.Sundaravel and I.H.Wilson., ?Characterization of proton irradiated Ba0.65Sr0.35Ti03 /P(VDF-TrFE) ceramic-polymer composites?, Composites Science and Technology, Vol.62, pp.2161-2167, 2002.
14. Z.Z.Huang, S.U.Adikary and H.L.W.Chan., ?Processing characteristics of PTCR ceramics with low sintering temperature?, Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, Vol.13, pp.605-608, 2002.
15. Z.Z.Huang, S.U.Adikary, H.L.W.Chan and C.L. Choy, ?Preparation and properties of PTCR ceramics with low resistivity sintered at low temperature?, Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics , Vol.13, pp.221-224, 2002.
16. S.U.Adikary, B.Sundaravel, H.L.W.Chan, I.H.Wilson and C.L.Choy., ?Rutherford backscattering analysis of compositionally graded BaxSr1-xTi03 thin films?, Ferroelectrics, Vol.262, pp.287-292. 2001.
17. S.U.Adikary, Z.Meng, D.Jin., ?A resistivity gradient piezoelectric FGM actuator?, Journal of Material Science and Technology, Vol.16, pp.383-386, 2000.
Conference Proceedings
1. G.W.S.S. Abesinghe M.G.C.M Gunasekara S. U. Adikary,". Design and Simulation of Solid State Micropump Based on Piezoelectric Actuator.",Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference 2023 (MERcon 2023), University of Moratuwa,2023,538-543
2. G.W.S.S. Abesinghe, M.G.C.M Gunasekara ,S. U. Adikary,". Design and Simulation of Solid State Micropump Based on Piezoelectric Actuator.",Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference 2023 (MERcon 2023), University of Moratuwa,2023,538-543
3. J.Y. Anjana, D.H.R. Arachchi, S.U. Adikary,". Influence of Supersaturation on Particle size and Crystallite size of Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles.",Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference 2023 (MERcon 2023), University of Moratuwa,2023,298-303
4. H M T M Amunugama, S U Adikary,".Modification of Concrete Paving Block Mix Design Using Fly Ash and Wood Ash.",International Engineering Research Symposium (IERS 2023). ©National Engineering Research and Development Centre of Sri Lanka.,Colombo,2023,23 -29
5. T. Vithusan, M.N.F Nashira, S.U. Adikary, ,".Modelling and Simulation of a Vertically Integrated Zinc Oxide Piezoelectric Nanogenerator .",Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference 2022 (MERcon 2022),University of Moratuwa,2022,
6. G.S. Dhananjaya , T.G.D. Madusanka, S.U. Adikary,".Modeling and Validation of Nanoparticle Formation.",Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference 2022 (MERcon 2022),University of Moratuwa,2022,
7. J.M.N.Jayaweera, M.Narayana, S.U.Adikary, ,".Effects of Kaolin with High Silica Content on Properties of Ceramic Tiles.",Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference 2022 (MERcon 2022),University of Moratuwa,2022,
8. Sivanujan Selvarathinam and Upali Adikary, ?Design, Fabrication and Testing of Lead Zirconate Titanate Based Ultrasonic Wave Generator? IEEE Proceedings of Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference 2020 (MERcon 2020), IEEE Xplore Digital Library, pp.72-77, 2020.
9. G.L.M Ariyadasa, S.U Adikary, S.S.K Muthuratne , ?Evaluation of thermal properties of glass fibre reinforced fly ash-cement roofing tiles?, Proceedings of International Conference on Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology 2019 (ICMEN 2019), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 02 ? 05 December 2019.
10. Mahesh De Silva, Anupa Dayananda and Upali Adikary, ?Development of Piezoelectric vibration sensor to analyse building vibrations? IEEE Proceedings of Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference 2019 (MERcon 2019), IEEE Xplore Digital Library, pp.72-77, 2019.
11. T.A.E.I. Siriwardena and S.U Adikary, " Characterization of locally available Mica minerals for capacitor applications" Annual Transactions of Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka, Part B, pp 781-789, 2019.
12. H.V.H.H. Senevirathne, S.U Adikary, W.P.C.Gayan and M.P. De Silva " Prediction of service life of galvanized wire products placed in different geographical locations of Sri Lanka? Annual Transactions of Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka, Part B, pp 765-774, 2019.
13. W. Jayarathne, W. A. Nimansala and S.U.Adikary, "Development of a vibration energy harvesting device using piezoelectric sensors",", IEEE Proceedings of Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference 2018 (MERcon 2018), 2018.
14. S.U.Adikary, R.C.L. De Silva, P.S.D. Perera, and I.R.M.Kottegoda, " Synthesis and Characterization of reduced graphene oxide for super capacitors", Transactions of Annual sessions of Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka, pp 673 - 677, 2018.
15. S.U.Adikary, R.C.L. De Silva, P.S.D. Perera, and I.R.M.Kottegoda, " Synthesis and Characterization of reduced graphene oxide for super capacitors", Transactions of Annual sessions of Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka, pp 673 - 677, 2018.
16. P.S.D. Perera, S.U.Adikary, J.T.S.T. Jayawardena, I.R.M.Kottegoda and R.C.L. De Silva, ,Study of Changing flexural strength in graphite based refractory bricks on firing at oxidative environment" , Proceedings of Technical sessions, Institute of Physics, Sri Lanka, 34, pp 107 - 112, 2018.
17. A. Ratnakumar, A.A.P.De Alwis, S.U.Adikary, " Investigations of the amount of Bromine present in Locally available plastic toys using X-ray fluorescence spectrometer", Proceedings of 22nd International Forestry and environment Symposium 2017, pp.127, Waskaduwa, Sri Lanka, 10-11 November 2017.
18. D.D.Wanasinghe and S.U.Adikary, "Extraction and Characterization of Montmorillonte nano clay from Sri lanka clay deposits", IEEE proceedings of Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference 2017, (MERcon 2017), IEEE Xplore Digital Library, pp. 64- 67,29-31 May 2017.
19. A. Ratnakumar, A.A.P.De Alwis, S.U.Adikary, " Investigations of the presence of heavy metals in plastic toys available in Sri Lankan market", Proceedings of 22nd International Forestry and environment Symposium 2017, pp.52, Waskaduwa, Sri Lanka, 10-11 November 2017.
20. G.L.M Ariyadasa, N.T.H Gunarathna, S.U Adikary, S.S.K Muthurathne, " Suitability of Fly Ash and its derivatives as a raw material in the manufacture of Cement-Based Roofing Materials " Annual Transactions of Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka, Vol.1 - part B, pp 171-176, 2016.
21. G.L.M.Ariyadasa and S.U.Adikary, "Effect of Fly ash morphology on the physical properties of Fly ash - Cement composites", Proceedings of Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, Vol.20, 04th and 5th November 2016.
22. G.L.M.Ariyadasa, S.S.K.Muthurathne and S.U.Adikary, "Investigating the physical, mechanical and thermal properties of common roofing materials in Sri Lanka", Proceedings of 6th Annual NBRO Symposium -2015 , pp. 166 -171, ,2015.
23. J.M.Unagolla,".Adsorption of Cadmium and Lead heavy metal ions by Chitosan Biopolymer: A study on Equilibrium isotherms and Kinetics .",Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference 2015 (MERCon 2015), ,Moratuwa,2015,234-239
24. M. Ashokline, K .Nirojan,". Characterization of Montmrillonite clay from Naturally occuring clay deposits in Murunkan Area.",8th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University,Colombo,2015,73
25. W.G.P.Jayasinghe and W.R.M.Soysa,"."Mineralogical Characterization of Clay Deposits in Embilipitiya Region to Study the Presence of Montmorillonite Nano Particles".",Annual Transactions of Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka,Colombo,2014,43-50
26. D.D.Wanasinghe ,".," Extraction of Montmorillonite Nano Particles from Naturally Occurring Clay Mixtures" ."," Annual Transactions of Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka,Colombo,2014,51-57
27. Synthesis and Characterization of Chitosan/Hydroxyapatite (70/30) NanoComposites.",Annual Transactions of Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka,Colombo,2014,59-63
28. J.M.Unagolla,".Adsorption of Lead heavy metal ions by Chitosan Biopolymer: Kinetics and Equilibrium.",Annual Transactions of Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka,Colombo,2014,155-162
Journal Publications
1. J.M.Unagolla, ,".Adsorption Characteristics of Cadmium and Lead Heavy Metals intoLocally Synthesized Chitosan Biopolymer" .",Tropical Agricultural Research,26(2), ,2015
2. Sanjeewani Thakshila Jayawardane,"."Thermal compatibility studies of variable body and glaze compositions for glazed clay based cookware applications".",Sunanaree Journal of Science and Technology,20, No.1,2013

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, KDU offers two bachelor’s degree programmes, namely, BScEngHons in Mechanical Engineering and BScEngHons in Mechatronic Engineering. These four-year undergraduate programmes aim to impart competencies in courses related to Design, Manufacturing, Control Systems, and Information Technology in order to produce graduates who are well equipped to become competent Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineers.The department is playing a dynamic role in the faculty. The presence of qualified panel of lecturers with a wide range of expertise, their academic background, teaching experiences, research capabilities, and industrial exposure make a significant contribution to the overall strength of the department. The department possesses well-equipped laboratories and implements its well-designed curricula in lectures and practical sessions. The department also organises industrial visits and guest lectures, providing further opportunities for the enhancement and consolidation of students’ knowledge. The student intake is expanded by admitting Officers of the Tri-Services and Day Scholars, both local and international. The department strives to maintain the highest standards of education for the Officers from the Tri-Services, Officer Cadets, and Day Scholars to be readily employable in the industry.Why choose Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering?Mechanical Engineers build the world around us. From the tiniest nanotechnology through cars and buildings to aeroplanes and space stations, mechanical engineers are responsible for the design and development of many things. Studying mechanical engineering is a combination of science, mathematics, and computing. The field of mechanical engineering touches virtually every aspect of modern life, including the human body, a highly complex machine. A career in mechanical engineering allows you to build a better future for yourself and the world. Mechanical engineers design and build solutions to a range of problems, improving efficiency across a wide range of industries. By studying mechanical engineering, students can look forward to good job prospects, high salaries, and varied work. Mechanical engineers are always in demand for jobs such as Aerospace engineers, Automotive engineers, Control and Instrumentation engineers, Maintenance engineers, Nuclear engineers, etc.Mechatronic is an emerging field that blends mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science to demonstrate the close integration of these disciplines in product design. The Mechatronic Engineering degree programme offers both theory and practical work in the areas of Automation, Control, Robotics, Engineering design, and applications. The knowledge and skills acquired will be useful to deal with the professional and career development goals of graduates in the future. The designed curriculum also offers a vast area of opportunities for future studies and research as a graduate and even beyond.

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