" A Study on Simulated Creeping Discharges" 2020 Wayamba University Research Congress (WURC), Kuliyaitiya, Sri Lanka, 12 February 2021, pp. 38-39 (Authors: Sampath Ediriweera, Pramod Jayarathna, Rasara Samarasinghe, J. Rohan Lucas)
"Techno-Economic Solution for Semi-Dispatchable Solar", KDU International Research Conference 2019 (IRC 2019), Ratmalana, Sri Lanka, 11-12 September 2019 (Authors: P M D Nayanathara, H S Perera, R A H M P N N Abeyrathne, J R Lucas)
"Condition Monitoring System for Outdoor Insulators", EECon 2018, 2nd International Conference on Electrical Engineering, 28 September 2018, The Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo, (co-authors: I M A M Karunarathna, K T L Karunathilaka, W M H M Wanasinghe, G K L Sampath, Rasara Samarasinghe) DOI: 10.1109/EECon.2018.8541012
"Open conductor fault detection", 2017 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon), p 363-367 (co-authors: D.K.J.S Jayamaha, I.H.N Madhushani, R.S.S.J Gamage, P.P.B Tennakoon, U. Jayatunga) DOI: 10.1109/MERCon.2017.7980511
"Wind Turbine Emulator for a Microgrid", International Conference on Innovations in Power and Advanced Computing Technologies [i-PACT2017], p 1-6 (co-authors: K. M. G. Y. Sewwandi, T. S. S. Senarathna, K. A. H. Lakshika, V. Y. Wong, K. T. M. U. Hemapala, G. D. Porawagamage) DOI: 10.1109/IPACT.2017.8244901
"Inclusion of Small Signal Stability Assessment to Electromagnetic Transient Programs", Proceedings of 4th IASTED International Conference, April 2008, Malaysia, POWER AND ENERGY SYSTEMS (AsiaPES 2008), ISBN CD: 978-0-88986-732-1. (Co-authors : U.D. Annakkage, C.Karawita, D.Muthumuni, R.P. Jayasinghe), p261-265 Paper presented at the 4th IASTED Asian Conference on Power and Energy Systems April 2 ? 4, 2008, Langkawi, Malaysia.
"Intelligent Lightning Warning System", Proceeding of the 2007 Third International Conference on Information and Automation for Sustainability, Melbourne, Australia, December 2007, pp 19-24. (Co-authors : Geeth Jayendra, Sisil Kumarawadu, Lilantha Neelawala, Chathura Jeevantha, P. Dharmapriya)
"Design and Construction of Constant Voltage Transformer", Proceedings of the First International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems, ICIIS 2006, 8 - 11 August 2006, Sri Lanka, p 40-45 (co-authors: N.N.R Mendis, E.M.M.B Yatiyana, K.C. Wijesinghe and R. Perera)
"Magnetic separator to extract ilmenite from beach sand", Proceedings of the International Conference on information and Automation, December 15-18, 2005, Colombo, Sri Lanka, p 1-6 (co-authors: Indrajith M.K.D.N, Peiris B.C.M., Perera L.P.R.S, Somapriya G.R.H.U.)
"Drying Time for Transformer Core and Winding Assembly", Transactions IEE Sri Lanka, Colombo, vol 6, No 1, Aug 2005, p 40-43 (co-authors: P.D.C. Wijayatunga, Kosala Gunawardhana, Rukshika Pathberiya, N.H.K.L. Sirisena, J.A.Vitharana, K.R.S.Dematagolla, J.A.I.T.Jagoda) Paper presented at the tenth annual conference of the IEE Sri Lanka, September 2003, Hotel Galadari, Colombo.
"Coconut Oil Insulated Distribution Transformer", Transactions of the IEE Sri Lanka, vol 4, No 2, Sep 2002, p 1-5 (co-authors: D.C. Abeysundara, C. Weerakoon, K B M I Perera, K C Obadage and K.A.I. Gunatunga) Paper presented at the eight annual conference of the IEE Sri Lanka Centre, September 2001, Hotel Galadari, Colombo.
"Coconut oil as an alternative to transformer oil", ERU - Proceedings of the 7th Symposium on Research for Industry, Moratuwa, Nov 2001, p A12-A22, (co-authors: D.C. Abeysundara, C. Weerakoon, K.A.I. Gunatunga and K.C. Obadage)
"Historical Development of the Transformer", Transactions IEE Sri Lanka, Colombo, April 2002, vol 4, No 1, p 1-15. Presented as the IEE Sri Lanka Chairman's Lecture on 14 November 2000, Colombo
"Estimation of Optimum Transformer Capacity Based on Load Curve", Transactions of the IEE Sri Lanka, Jan 2001, Vol 3, No 1, p 36-40. Paper presented as "Optimization of Transformer Design based on Load Curve", IEE Sri Lanka Centre, Annual Sessions '98, September 1998, p 1-6 (co-authors: KBMI Perera et Al)
"Power Factor and Harmonic distortion in Compact Fluorescent Lamps", Trans IESL, Colombo, 1995, Vol. 1, Part B, p 29-37 (co-author: Wijekoon) Discussion on "Power Factor and Harmonic distortion in Compact Fluorescent Lamps", Trans IESL, 1995, vol. II, p 26-28.
?Fellow National Academy of Sciences Sri Lanka? - Elected 2021 certificate awarded at AGM on 5 March 2022
"IESL AWARD -2019 for the best article by Corporate Members in the Journal Engineer? with Eng. H. A. H. Amanda, Eng. Prof. W. D. A. S. Wijayapala and Eng. W. J. L. S. Fernando presented on 14 October, 2019
"Excellence in Engineering (Individual) 2013"Award by the IESL on 24 September 2013
"Outstanding Teaching Excellence ? 2010"Award by the University of Moratuwa at Awards Ceremony on 25 September 2013
"Outstanding Research Performances ? 2003 (for the 3 years 2001, 2002, 2003)"? Award approved by Council 18 January 2006, Award Ceremony scheduled for 28 September 2006
"Outstanding Research Performances ? 2002 (for the 3 years 2000, 2001, 2002)"? Award approved by Council 18 January 2006, Award Ceremony scheduled for 28 September 2006
"Outstanding Research Performances ? 2001 (for the 3 years 1999, 2000, 2001)"? Award approved by Council 18 January 2006, Award Ceremony scheduled for 28 September 2006
"Award of Excellence ? Outstanding Research Performances in the 15 years ending 31 December 1999"bestowed by the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 16 August 2001.
"The Josephian Honours for Excellence"conferred by St. Joseph?s College, Colombo 10, 14 February 1997
"Visiting Erskine Fellow, University of Canterbury, New Zealand"(May ? August 1997) [A distinguished, international academic visitor in the Faculties of Commerce, Engineering or Science"
"Prof. E. O. E. Pereira Award for the Best Paper read at the Annual Conference of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka in 1991/92".
"C D E Award for the Best Paper, by a corporate member of the IESL, published in the Journal Engineer"during 1990/91.
"Jaycees Top Outstanding Young Persons Award for Academic Achievements"(TOYP) in 1987.
"Award for the Best Paper presented at the I E E (Overseas Branch) by a Student or Associate Member ? Under 30", in 1975/76.
"Prof. E. O. E. Pereira Award for the Best Paper read at the Annual Conference of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka in 1976".
"Exemption from First Year in Engineering"from 4 year BSc Engineering degree based on GCE Advanced Level 1965"
"Medal for Best Performance at GCE Advanced Level 1965 from St. Joseph?s College, Colombo 10"
"Medal for Best Performance at GCE Ordinary Level 1963 from St. Joseph?s College, Colombo 10"
Working Experience
Working Experience
Senior Professor, Sir John Kotalawela Defence Academy, Ratmalana (from 2014)
Senior Consultant in Electrical Engineering, University of Moratuwa (Apr 2014 - May 2020)
Visiting Professor, University of Manitoba, Canada (Oct 2006 ? Oct 2007)
Visiting Professor, University of Auckland, New Zealand (Jan 1998 ? May 1998)
Senior Professor (10 Oct 1999 ? 31 Mar 2014), Professor (10 Oct 1994 ? 9 Oct 1999), Associate Professor (10 Oct 1989 ? 9 Oct 1994),
Erskine Fellow and Visiting Professor, University of Canterbury, New Zealand (May 1997 ? Dec 1997)
Visiting Professor, University of Manitoba, Canada (Sep 1989 ? Aug 1990)
Visiting Lecturer Sir John Kotalawela Defence Academy, Ratmalana (1981? 2014)
Senior Consultant/Consultant/Unit Author The Open University of Sri Lanka (Sep 1981- Dec 1989)
Visiting Commonwealth Research Fellow, UMIST, Manchester, England (Oct 1981 ? Sep 1982)
UNESCO Fellowship for postgraduate studies at UMIST, Manchester, UK (1971-1974)
Lecturer & Senior Lecturer (13 Mar 1970 ? 9 Oct 1989), University of Moratuwa
Temporary Instructor in Electrical Engineering, University of Ceylon, Peradeniya (Oct 1969 - Aug 1970)
Memberships
Memberships
National Academy of Sciences Sri Lanka - Fellow
Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka - Fellow (Chartered Engineer)
Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka - IPEng (International Professional Engineer)
Institution of Electrical Engineers (UK) - Fellow (Chartered Electrical Engineer)
Computer Society of Sri Lanka - Member (Founder Member)
Sri Lanka Energy Managers Association - Member
Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (Life Member)
Involvement with other Organizations
Involvement with other Organizations
Institution of Engineering and Technology, UK ? Committee Member, Past Chairman
Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka
Electrical Review Consultant, Colombo Lotus Tower
Member, Technical Committee formulating National Policy on Antenna Structure Erection and Guidelines thereon.
Ministry of Power and Energy/Ceylon Electricity Board/PUCSL
Member of Technical committee to investigate on all-island power failures (2000-2016)
Chairman of Project to evaluate Generation Limit placed on a single unit to optimise use of coal power, 2010
Member, Steering Committee on the Single Standard for Sockets and Plugs (2016-2018)
Ministry of Disaster Management/Meteorological Department
Member of Committee to development of a National Centre for Lightning Protection, Carrying out awareness programs on lightning protection islandwide.
President?s Fund for Innovators and Inventors - Electrical & Electronics sub-committee appointed by HE the President to grant financial assistance (up to Rs 5 million per project) to develop marketable productions and processes. (1990s).
National Science Foundation - Past Member, Research Committee on Engineering and Built Environment (around 2002), and earlier committees to evaluate of Grantees
Sri Lanka Standards Institute - Past Member of the Council, Member/Past Chairman, Sectoral Committee on Electrical Cables & Conductors, Past Member Divisional Committee in Electrical Engineering, Past Member, Working Group on Lightning Protection Systems (2012-2014), Past Member, Product Inspection & Certification Committee, Past Member Drafting Committees
Institutional Responsibilities
Institutional Responsibilities
Chairman, Board of Study on Engineering, Computing and Spatial Sciences, FGS