Research

Research Degrees Supervised

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), University of Colombo: EARL Pannila, ‘Investigation and analysis of low voltage power system (LVPS) transients in Sri Lanka’ (February 2020)

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), University of Colombo: Niranga Alahacoon, ‘Multisensor Satellite-Based Drought Monitoring for Sri Lanka using Spatial-Temporal Characteristics’ (May 2021)

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), University of Colombo: UGD Maduranga, ‘Mapping Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Lightning Activities over Sri Lanka using Satellite Observation to Explore Lightning Risk by GIS and Remote Sensing’ (July 2021)

 

Ongoing Research Degrees Supervision

M.Phil. Student – Ms. KDR Perera (Impact of Land Use and Land Cover Change on Lightning Distribution in Sri Lanka)

M.Phil. Student – Ms. DVD Kalapuge (Impact of Surface Level Sensitivity on Lightning Strike Susceptibility at Ground Level and Categorize Sri Lanka into Regional Zones using a Risk Assessment Model) [Co-Supervisor: Dr. Rushan Abeygunawardana]

M.Phil. Student – Ms. HWYJ Hettiwaththa (Multiple Natural Hazard Risks in Sri Lanka and Related Hotspots Associated with Weather Variability and Climate Change) [Co-Supervisor: Dr. Rushan Abeygunawardana]

Postgraduate Research Supervision (as the main supervisor only):

  1. PG student – Mr. M Thariq Faiz – Low Cost Intelligent Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) Control System (2017)
  2. PG student – Ms. PNG Rathnaweera – Mobile gamma dose measuring system which can be used for environmental dose data acquisitions in emergency response situations (2017)
  3. PG student – Mr. PM Hewamadduma – Minimize the defects in wire drawing machine (2017)
  4. PG student – Mr. PGMHG Gurusinghe – Data Acquisition System for Refrigerators & Air conditioners (2017)
  5. PG student – Mr. SSVB Beddewela – Pressure Difference as a Damage Preventive Tool with Special Reference to Industrial Hazardous Situations in Sri Lanka (2017)
  6. PG student – Mr. AS Gunashinghe – Real Time Tide Gauge with Data Logger (2016)
  7. PG student – Mr. MMA Weerasinghe – 3D Measurement Test Bench for Luminaires (2016)
  8. PG student – Mr. MPM Sudarshan – An Electronic Black Box as an Intelligent Accident Analyzing System for Vehicles (2015)
  9. PG student – Mr. KGK Ariyadasa – Solid Waste Management as a solution to prevent pollution in Colombo Municipal Council Area (2015)
  10. PG student – Mr. AVIE Ariyarathne – Fire & Lightning Risk Management Strategy for Tea Factories (2015)
  11. PG student – Mr. SJ Samarasinghe – Adaptation Measures for Climate Change: Case Study of Paddy Farmers in Ibbagamuwa Area in Kurunegala (2015)
  12. PG student – Mr. HHASPK Senaratne – The Future Role of Army in Emergency Management and Response in Sri Lankan Perspective (2015)
  13. PG student – Mr. DP Welagedara – Possibility of Occurring Earthquakes in Sri Lanka, its Consequences and Efficient Search and Rescue System for Colombo Municipal Council Area (2015)
  14. PG student – Mr. LP Horanage – Strategies and Technologies for Minimizing of Water Losses and Reduction of NRW (2015)
  15. PG student – Mr. EARL Pannila – Gas Sensor Integration in a RF Network Node for RF based Smart Security System [Co-Supervisor: Prof. Aulis Tuominen, University of Turku] (2012)
  16. PG student – Mr. LADKumara – CMOS Analog Integrated Circuit for Cochlear Implant [Co-Supervisor: Prof. Ari Paasio, University of Turku] (2012)
  17. PG student – Mr. DRM Parakkrama – Intelligent Air cooling system for Base Transceiver stations (2012)
  18. PG student – Mr. VHNS Deshapriya – Drinking Water Quality Detection and Reporting System (2012)
  19. PG student – Mr. BWPB Eriyagama – Design of Digital Preamplifier for Quality Enhanced Audio Outputs (2012)
  20. PG student – Mr. MT Thahir – Wireless Controlling of Electrical Lighting System through Digital Signal (2012)
  21. PG student – Mr. AMAB Arampath – Create Online Fading Level Checking System for Fabrics of Garments Products (2012)
  22. PG student – Mr. WMP Rathnayake – Luminance life span estimation of High Bright Light Emitting Diode using accelerated life test [Co-Supervisor: Prof. Aulis Tuominen, University of Turku] (2011)
  23. PG student – Mr. SKMA Silva – Analogue Signature Analyzer (2011)
  24. PG student – Mr. TALN Gunasekara – An Electronic learning environment on computer hardware technologies (2011)
  25. PG student – Ms. HBM Shashikala – Modeling and Designing of a Reflector Antenna for Satellite Communication [Co-Supervisor: Prof. Hannu Tenhunen, University of Turku] (2011)
  26. PG student – Mr. EARL Pannila – Gas Sensor Integration in a RF Network Node for RF based Smart Security System [Co-Supervisor: Prof. Aulis Tuominen, University of Turku] (2012)
  27. PG student – Mr. LADKumara – CMOS Analog Integrated Circuit for Cochlear Implant [Co-Supervisor: Prof. Ari Paasio, University of Turku] (2012)
  28. PG student – Mr. DRM Parakkrama – Intelligent Air cooling system for Base Transceiver stations (2012)
  29. PG student – Mr. VHNS Deshapriya – Drinking Water Quality Detection and Reporting System (2012)
  30. PG student – Mr. BWPB Eriyagama – Design of Digital Preamplifier for Quality Enhanced Audio Outputs (2012)
  31. PG student – Mr. MT Thahir – Wireless Controlling of Electrical Lighting System through Digital Signal (2012)
  32. PG student – Mr. AMAB Arampath – Create Online Fading Level Checking System for Fabrics of Garments Products (2012)