Staff of Department of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering
Dr. (Mrs.) G. Indika P. Perera
Position
Head / Senior Lecturer
Department of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering
Qualifications
Ph.D., Department of Manufacturing and Systems Engineering, Brunel University, West London, UK.
B.Sc. Engineering (Hons) specialized in Production Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
Teaching Modules
BSc Degree Program:
ME4324 – Production Engineering, Planning and Control
HND:
Unit 34 – Research Project
Research Interests
Machine tools and Manufacturing Processes, Experimental Design & Optimization, Engineering Design
Specialization
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Publications
Journal Publications:
G.I.P. Perera, T.S. Wegala, (2024) Improving the novel white coconut oil-based metalworking fluid using nano particles for minimum surface roughness and tool tip temperature, Cleaner Materials, Volume 11, 2024, 100227, ISSN 2772-3976, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clema.2024.100227.
T. K. K. S. Pathmasiri, G. I. P. Perera & R. Gallage (2022) Investigation of palm-castor oil blends as base stocks of bio-lubricants for industrial applications, Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, 44:1, 1354-1374, DOI: 10.1080/15567036.2019.1643425
K.C. Wickramasinghe, Hiroyuki Sasahara, Erween Abd Rahim, G.I.P. Perera (2021): Recent advances on high performance machining of aerospace materials and composites using vegetable oil-based metal working fluids, Journal of Cleaner Production, Volume 310, 2021, 127459, ISSN 0959-6526, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.127459
T.K.K.S. Pathmasiri and G.I.P. Perera (2020): Potential of using polyethylene as viscosity enhancer of palm oil to use as a lubricating oil, Advances in
Milano Yohan Silva
Position
Consultant lecturer automobile
Qualifications
MSc in Renewable energy engineering /Beng (Hons) MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Teaching Modules
Engine and chassis design
Research Interests
Automobile engineering
Energy engineering
Plant technology
Agri-engineering
Chemical engineering
Welding engineering
Marine engineering
Solid waste management
Specialization
Automotive engineering
Mechanical engineering
Marine engineering
Mr. Asantha G. Sumanarathna
Position
Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering
Qualifications
M.Sc.Eng in Development Technologies, University of Melbourne, Australia.
B.Sc. (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering ; University of Peradeniya
Teaching Modules
Research Interests
Adaptation of Ergonomics Principles, Efficiency Improvements in water pumps; Alternative Energy Sources.
Specialization
Engineering Project Management
Publications
Thesis:
Asantha G Sumanarathna, “Die Design for Cold Forging “, Master’s Degree Research Project, University of Melbourne
Gamini Wijesundara
Position
Visiting Lecturer
Qualifications
BSc. Eng. (Hons) (SL); LL.B (OUSL), M.Phil.(OUSL); CEng; MIE(SL)
Teaching Modules
Management for Engineers, Individual Innovation Project, Final Year Project
Research Interests
Wind Energy, Vibration Engineering
Specialization
Mechanical Engineering
Janaka Perera
Position
Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering
Qualifications
Bsc. Engineering
Teaching Modules
Thermodynamics, Control Engineering
Research Interests
Eco Solutions
Specialization
Production Engineering
Kapila Khemaratne
Position
Senior Lecturer / Deputy Head of the Department (Mechanical & Automotive)
Qualifications
MTech (Industrial Eng), BTech (Mech)
Teaching Modules
Fracture Mechanism
Research Interests
Mechanical Engineering
Specialization
“Vocational Education Technical Plan for Automotive Repair & Maintenance Sector” published by Technical & Vocational Education Commission (TVEC)- 2006
Survey on Industrial mismatch in the Diploma program conducted by Institute of Engineering Technology”- 2005
T. Sriyaratna Peiris
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Position
Visiting lecturer
Qualifications
MSc (Engineering) UK, MMM (SL),
Teaching Modules
Machine Design & Reliability (6MA034), Material Science & Manufacturing (5MA037), Engineering Innovation & Enterprise (ME4601), Heat Engines & Heat Transfer Devices (ME3312)
Research Interests
Fatigue failures in materials, Heat transfer, IR Reflective Paints
Specialization
Tribology in Machine Design.
Publications
1. Tribology in Machine Design -Automobile Cam & Follower Design Procedure, (A Computer program – an aid for the design of Cam & follower). Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Leeds, UK.
2. Bearing Troubleshooting Program, A Decision support system
3. Wastage management in the usage of timber to reduce the cost of wood in furniture and construction industries.
Edirisingha Arachchige Ishan Virantha
Position
Senior Lecturer – Grade II in Mechanical Engineering
Qualifications
MEng in Energy Technology from University of Moratuwa (2022), BSc Engineering in Production Engineering from University of Peradeniya (2007)
Teaching Modules
Mechanical Principles, Structural Mechanics and Finite Element Analysis, Workshop Technology, Application of Machine tools, Computer aided design and computer aided manufacturing
Research Interests
Energy optimization, Machine design, FEA Simulations
Specialization
Energy optimization, Machine design, FEA Simulations
Publications
“Determine the optimum operating condition for black pepper drying in a tray dryer to minimize total drying energy” 2021 IEEE Asia-Pacific Conference on Computer Science and Data Engineering (CSDE) Year: 2021 | Conference Paper | Publisher: IE
S.R.A. Wasabha Yasisuru Samarathunga
Position
Lecturer in Automobile Engineering
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Automobile Engineering – University of Wolverhampton
Teaching Modules
4MA029 – INDUSTRIAL PROJECT DESIGN
5MA038 – ENTERPRISING INNOVATION PROJECT
7MA023 – INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS AND HOMOLOGATION
ME2316 – AUTOMOBILE TECHNOLOGY I
ME2324 – AUTOMOBILE TECHNOLOGY II
ME3314 – AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
ME3227 – AUTOMOBILE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE
Research Interests
Future Trends in Automobile Engineering, Drive by Wire Systems, Alternative Fuels, Aerodynamic Vehicle Body Improvements, Finding Solutions for the Prevailing Issues in Existing Technologies, Development in IC Engines, Electric Vehicles, Automobile Racing, Automobile Chassis Developments, Autonomous Vehicles
Specialization
Automobile Engineering
Publications
Thesis title: The Steering System to Be Implemented in A Semi-Autonomous Vehicle Along with A Module to Design a Semi-Autonomous Vehicle (Award: Best Dissertation)
3rd CINEC International Research Symposium (CIRS-2022) – A solution to minimize the Carbon Emissions from Diesel Powered Engines (Presentation Presenter) (Supervised) (Abstract Submitted by the Student)
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