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)