Staff of Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Dr. Samiru Gayan

Contact Details

samirug@uom.lk


Position

Senior lecturer

Qualifications

MPhil, University of Moratuwa ,2015 Thesis: Sensor Network-Based Indoor Localization and Tracking Algorithms for Emergency Situations

Bachelors, University of Moratuwa ,2011 First Class

PhD, University of Melbourne, 2021 Thesis: Wireless Communications with Low-Resolution Quantization

Research Interests

Communications theory
internet of things and signal processing for wireless communications.

Publications

Conference Proceedings

S. Gayan, H. Inaltekin, R. Senanayake and J. Evans,”.Differential MPSK with n-Bit Phase Quantization.”,IEEE International Symposium on Information Theory (ISIT),Taipei, Taiwan,2023,2553-2558

Samiru Gayan, Rajitha Senanayake, Hazer Inaltekin, Jamie Evans,”.Selection Combining for Multi-Antenna Communication with Low-Resolution ADCs.”,IEEE International Symposium on Information Theory (ISIT),Melbourne, Australia,2021,3343-3348

Journal Publications

S. Gayan, H. Inaltekin, R. Senanayake and J. Evans,”.The Cost of Noncoherence: Avoiding Channel Estimation Through Differential Encoding in Phase Quantized Systems.”,IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society,4,2023

Samiru Gayan, Rajitha Senanayake, Hazer Inaltekin, Jamie Evans,”.Reliability Characterization for SIMO Communication Systems With Low-Resolution Phase Quantization Under Rayleigh Fading.”,IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society,2,2021


 

Jude Fernando

Contact Us

Jude.fernando@cinec.edu


Jude Fernando

Position

Lecturer in Mechatronics Engineering

Qualifications

MEng (Reading) UOM, BSc. (Hons) in Mechatronic Engineering (2nd Upper) (KDU) AEng, AMIESL

Teaching Modules

Mechatronics
Sensors and Actuators
Embedded Systems Design
Automation
Computer Aided Drawing & Design

Research Interests

Bio-inspired Engineering
Non-rigid Robotics
Assistive Technologies

Specialization

Mechatronic Engineering


 

Mr. Randeera Liyanage

Contact Us

Randeera.liyanage@cinec.edu


Randeera

Position

Lecturer in Mechatronics Engineering

Qualifications

Master in Engineering Honors in Mechatronics Engineering. (University of Wolverhampton – United Kingdom)

Teaching Modules

Control Systems
Robotics
Electronics
Signal Processing
Mechatronics Systems Design
Applied Mechatronic Systems

Research Interests

Non-Linear Control of Robots
Self-balancing robots
Unmanned underwater vehicles.

Specialization

Controls Engineering
Applied Electronics

Publications

R. Liyanage, B. Annasiwattha, V. D. Silva and G. Jayamaha, “Two Wheeled Self-Balancing Robot Simulator for Distance Learning Experiments,” 2021 10th International Conference on Information and Automation for Sustainability (ICIAfS), Negambo, Sri Lanka, 2021, pp. 99-104, doi: 10.1109/ICIAfS52090.2021.9606159.


 

Simal Punchihewa

Contact Us

srimal@cinec.edu


Simal Punchihewa

Position

Senior Lecturer Grade II in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

Qualifications

Master of Engineering in Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering-University of Moratuwa; Post Graduate Diploma in Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering- University of Moratuwa ; B. Sc. Engineering Degree in Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering – University of Sri Lanka, Katubedde Campus 

Teaching Modules

Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering related Modules

Research Interests

Smart Antennas; Deep Learning

Specialization

Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering

Publications

S. A. S. Punchihewa, “A Digital Interface for an Automated Instrumentation System”, Proceedings of 42nd Annual Sessions of Sri Lanka Association for Advancement of Science, 1986 Dec.

H. Sriyananda, L. C. de Silva, G. S. Gunasena, N. S. de Silva, S. A. S. Punchihewa, “The Open University Computer Network”, Transactions of Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, pp 116-141, 1988.

S. A. S. Punchihewa, “Smart Base Station Antenna”, Dissertation for Master of Engineering in Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering, University of Moratuwa, June 2000.

S. A. S. Punchihewa, I. J. Dayawansa, “Smart Antenna Arrays for Base Stations in Mobile Communications”, Transactions of IEE, Sri Lanka, 7th Annual Conference, 2000


 

Mr. Wipula Wimalshanthi

Contact Us

wipula.wimalshanthi@cinec.edu


Mr. Wipula Wimalshanthi

Position

Deputy Head – Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering /Senior Lecturer Grade II in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

Qualifications

M.Eng in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering (University of Moratuwa),
B.Sc (Hon) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (University of Peradeniya),
CEng, MIESL

Teaching Modules

FE4311 – Ethics in Engineering
Unit 22 – Electronic
Unit 44 – Industrial Power, Electronics and Storage
EE 2322 – Communication Systems
FE 1316 – Communication & Presentation skills
FE 2313 – Engineering Profession
EE 4325 – Power Electronics

Research Interests

Aircraft Surveillance, Communication & Navigation systems

Specialization

Air Navigation Engineering

Publications

Co-authored the Technical paper “Use of Switched Capacitor Filters in Frequency Programmable Applications” at the IESL Annual Sessions 1999.


 

Dushani Rasoja Munasinghe

Position

Lecturer in Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering

Qualifications

Master of Philosophy in Telecommunications Engineering
Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering

Teaching Modules

B.Sc
EE2324: Communications I
EE3317: Electromagnetics
EE3323: Antennas and Propagation
EE4323: Advanced Networking

B.Eng
6MA047: Communication Systems Design

Research Interests

Nonlinear fiber optics, Laser physics, Optical communication systems

Specialization

Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering

Publications

Conference publications:

D.R. Munasinghe, G.S. Samarakkody, S.E. Alahakoon and R.U. Weerasuriya, “Gain Performance of Single – Pump Phase Sensitive Amplifier in the Quadratic Gain Regime,” in Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon), July 2020.

G.S. Samarakkody, D.R. Munasinghe, S.E. Alahakoon, Y.A.A. Kumarayapa, and R.U. Weerasuriya, “The Behavioral Study of an Optical Injection – Locked Semiconductor Laser under the Influence of Intensity and Phase Noise,” in IEEE 5th International Conference on Wireless and Telematics (ICWT), July, 2019.

Journal publication:

S.E. Alahakoon, D.R. Munasinghe, G.S. Samarakkody, and R.U. Weerasuriya, “OSNR and dispersion tolerance of FWM based optical carrier recovery scheme,” in Journal of Physics Communications, August, 2020.

M.Phil Dissertation:

Modeling of Polarization Insensitive Phase Sensitive Amplifier for Phase Regeneration, October, 2021.

Ms. Gresha S. Samarakkody

Contact Us

Gresha.Samarakkody@cinec.edu


Gresha.Samarakkody@cinec.edu

Position

Head – Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering /Senior Lecturer Grade II in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

Qualifications

M.Phil in Optical Communication, University of Moratuwa.

B.Sc (Hons) in Applied Sciences (Major: Electronics), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.

Teaching Modules

B.Sc Degree:
EE2322 – Communication Systems
EE3312 – Communication II
EE3325 – Telecommunication Group Project
EE3327 – Electronics Instrumentation
EE4315 – Industrial Instrumentation

UOW Degree:
4MA029 – Industrial Design Project
7MA027 – Group Research Project

HND:
Unit 45 – Industrial Systems

Research Interests

Laser Physics, Photonics, Optics, Optical Communication, Photovoltaic, Renewable Energy Sources

Specialization

Electronics & Telecommunications

Publications

Journal Publications:
G. S. Samarakkody*, C. M. Bandarabnayake*,, K. S. Perera, and K. P. Vidanapathirana,Variation of Performance of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells with the Salt
Concentration of the Electrolyte , Journal of Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage , vol. 13, pp. 011007, 2016.

Sachinthani Alahakoon, Dushani Munasinghe, Gresha S. Samarakkody, and
Ruwan Weerasuriya, OSNR and Dispersion Tolerance of FWM Based Optical
Carrier Recovery Scheme , Journal of Physics Communications , vol. 4, no. 9, pp.095004, 2020.

Conference & Symposium Publications:
Gresha S. Samarakkody, Dushani Munasinghe, Sachinthani Alahakoon, Ajith
Kumarayapa, and Ruwan Weerasuriya, The Behavioral Study of an Optical


 

Ms. L.P Taniya Madushani

Contact Us

taniya.madushani@cinec.edu


taniya

Position

Research Assistant

Qualifications

BSc (Hons). Eng Electronic and Telecommunication

Teaching Modules

Wireless Communication
Applied Electronics

Research Interests

Applied Electronics

Specialization

Publications

Conference and Symposium Publications

M.S.Rukaiya, W.G.I.Seethasagara, L.P.T.Madushani, W.D.C.L.Perera, J.A.D.I.A.W.Jayasundara, P.R.R.R.Almeda, Gresha S. SamarakkodyMimo Monitoring System for Farming, CINEC International Research Symposium 2021

Taniya Madushani Pathirana and Pubudu Rupasinghe, Analysis of Ascertaining the Suitability of Transmitting Stations for the Valley Areas of Western Province in Sri Lanka, CINEC International Research Symposium 2023

L. P. T. Madushani, R. A. P. S. Rupasinghe, S. Punchihewa, L. Samaranayake, Optimizing Transmitter Station Placement for Valley Regions: A Case Study in Western Province, Sri Lanka, IESL Annual sessions 2024


 

Ms.Bashini Premathilake

Contact Us

Bashini.Premathilake@cinec.edu


Position

Senior Lecturer – Grade II in Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering

Qualifications

M.Sc. in Telecommunication – University of Moratuwa
B.Sc.(Hons) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering – University of Peradeniya

Teaching Modules

Microwave Engineering
Digital Signal Processing
Communication Systems

Specialization

Communication