Department of Mechanical Engineering - Faculty of Engineering, KDU

Mr. PSH Pallemulla

BSc Eng. Hons (KDU), MPhil (Moratuwa), AMIE (SL)
Lecturer (Probationary)
Convener of Faculty Level Board 01, Coordinator – Massey University Pathway Programme
  • Qualifications
  • Qualifications

    Academic Qualifications

    • MPhil in Computer Science and Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
    • Engineering (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering specialized in Mechatronics Engineering, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (2017)

    Professional Qualifications

    • Associate Member of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (AMIESL)
    • Completed the Certificate Course in Teaching in Higher Education offered by the Staff Development Centre at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
  • Research Interests
  • Research Interests

    • Computer Vision and Image Processing
    • Machine Learning
    • Control Systems
  • Publications
  • Publications

    Publications in Refereed Journals:

    • P. S. H. Pallemulla, S. J. Sooriyaarachchi, C. R. de Silva and C. D. Gamage, “Defect Detection in Woven Fabrics by Analysis of Co-occurrence Texture Features as a Function of Gray-level Quantization and Window Size”, Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, vol. 54, no. 4., pp. 55-64, Oct 2021, doi: 10.4038/engineer.v54i4.7470.

    Papers in National/Local Conference Proceedings (Peer Reviewed):

    • P. S. H. Pallemulla, S. P. Gajanayake, K. O. V. Kottahachchy, U. J. P. Polwatte and W. S. P. Fernando, “Automated Tyre Pressure Regulation System for the Optimization of Ride Comfort” (Abstr.), in International Conference on Multi-disciplinary Approaches (ICMA) 2017, Hikkaduwa, 2017.
    • D. A. L. P. Karunarathne, W. S. P. Fernando, P. S. H. Pallemulla and M. K. A. J. Maldeniya, “Comparison of Printed Circuit Board Fabricated by using Conventional Method and Laser Cutting Method”, in 15th International Research Conference 2022, Ratmalana, 2022.
    • D. C. Hewavitharana, L. T. U. D. Wickramathunga, T. N. N. Rajapaksha, P. S. H. Pallemulla, and H. D. I. Piyumini, “Gripperenhanced Fabric Cut Piece Sorting System based on Defects”, in 16th International Research Conference 2023, Ratmalana, 2023.
    • S. L. Seneviratne, B. C. J. De Zoysa, A. M. S. E. Senaratne, E. C. Padmasiri, and P. S. H. Pallemulla, “Indoor Human Following Assistive Robot with
      Fall Detection Capability for the Elderly and the Differently Abled”, in 16th International Research Conference 2023, Ratmalana, 2023.

    Patents

    • P. S. H. Pallemulla, S. P. Gajanayake, K. O. V. Kottahachchy, U. J. P. Polwatte and W. S. P. Fernando, “Automated Tyre Pressure Regulation System for the Optimization of Ride Comfort”, National Patent (Sri Lanka) LK/P/1/19180, Feb. 09, 2017 (Patent Pending).
    • S. J. Sooriyaarachchi, C. D. Gamage, P. S. H. Pallemulla, G. H. S. I. Dharmaratna and R. M. S. Ranathunga, “Real-time Autonomous Fabric Quality inspection System Using Optical-input-based Multimodal Defect Detection and Common-central-server-based Self-learning Classification”, National Patent (Sri Lanka) LK/P/20880, Nov. 27, 2019 (Patent Pending).
    • S. J. Sooriyaarachchi, C. D. Gamage, C. R. de Silva, P. S. H. Pallemulla, G. H. S. I. Dharmaratna, R. M. S. Ranathunga, R. A. S. K. Jayasena, R. M. K. V. Ratnayake and S. M. Kahawala, “Computer Vision Based Multi-spectral Automatic Fabric Quality Inspection Machine with Physical Color Referencing”, National Patent LK/I/13468, Apr. 09, 2021.
    • S. J. Sooriyaarachchi, C. D. Gamage, C. R. de Silva, P. S. H. Pallemulla, G. H. S. I. Dharmaratna, R. M. S. Ranathunga, R. A. S. K. Jayasena, R. M. K. V. Ratnayake and S. M. Kahawala, “Method and Apparatus for Detecting Surface Defects”, National Patent, LK/P/21709, Mar. 04, 2022.
    • S. J. Sooriyaarachchi, C. D. Gamage, C. R. de Silva, P. S. H. Pallemulla, G. H. S. I. Dharmaratna, R. M. S. Ranathunga, R. A. S. K. Jayasena, R. M. K. V. Ratnayake and S. M. Kahawala, “Method and Apparatus for Detecting Surface Defects”, PCT International Application, WO/2022/214853 A1, Oct. 13, 2022.
    • S. L. Seneviratne, B. C. J. De Zoysa, A. M. S. E. Senarathna, E. C. Padmasiri, and P. S. H. Pallemulla, “A Method for Fall Detection Using a Humanfollowing Assistive Autonomous Machine”, National Patent, LK/P/1/22811, Aug. 31, 2023. (Patent Pending
  • Awards
  • Awards

    • Award for the Best Student in Mechatronic Engineering, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (2017).


     

  • Working Experience
  • Working Experience

    • Research Assistant, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Moratuwa (July 2019 – June 2021).
    • Temporary Instructor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Moratuwa (June 2018 – July 2019).
    • Temporary Instructor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (March 2017 – March 2018).
    • Intern, Department of Research and Innovation, MAS Casualline (July 2016 – December 2016)