CAREER SUMMARY
- Assistant Lecturer at SLIIT (May 2024 - Present)
- Former Information and Communication Technology Officer at Department of Information Technology Management, Ministry of Finance Sri Lanka (March 2020- January 2023)
- Former Academic Demonstrator at Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda (December 2019- March 2020)
- Former Academic Instructor at SLIIT, Department of Information Technology (April 2017- November 2019)
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- MSc in Information Technology (December 2019), Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (Distinction Pass)
- BSc Special (Hons) in Information Technology (November 2016), Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (2nd Class-Lower Division)
RESEARCH INTERESTS AND MEMBERSHIP
Research Interests
- NLP
- Machine Learning
- Image Processing
PUBLICATIONS
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Reflectance Multispectral Imaging for Identification of Algae Contamination in High Voltage Insulators
R.M.L.S. Ramanayake, H.M.N.B. Senarath, J.M.V.D.B. Jayasundara, G.W.K. Prabhath, H.M.H.K. Weerasooriya, M.A.R.M. Fernando, S. Kumara, H.M.V.R.Herath, G.M..RI.Godaliyadda, M.P.B .Ekanayake, and S Athukorala,
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Spectral Imaging based Condition Assessment of Field Aged Power Transformers
I.Z.M. Zumri, M.L.A.S. Mahmood, Bandara S., M.A.R.M. Fernando, G.M.R.I. Godaliyadda, H.M.V.R. Herath, M.P.B. Ekanayake, J.R.S. Kumara and K.M.K.S. Bandara,
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An Innovative Framework for Lightning Leader Prediction and Protection of Heritage Mangrove Forests Using Cellular Automata
Venkatesh Srinivasan, Deepshikha Kumari, M. A. R. M. Fernando,
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Two Dimensional Cellular Automaton for Lightning Leader Propagation and Prediction in Giant South Indian Heritage Monument
Venkatesh Srinivasan, Deepshikha Kumari, M. A. R. M. Fernando,
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Research Findings Comparing Performance of Different Insulator Designs on Distribution Lines in Tropical Environments
S.M. Gubanski and M.A.R.M. Fernando,
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Diagnostic of Power Transformers in Sri Lanka: Application of Dielectric Spectroscopy in Frequency Domain
A. Mahalingam, A. Azhar, C. Vivekananthan, A. Atputharajah and M.A.R.M. Fernando, (2nd IEEE International conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies (ICSET’10))
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Diagnostic of Power Transformers in Sri Lanka: Application of Dielectric Spectroscopy in Frequency Domain
C. Ekanayake, S.M. Gubanski, K.D. Mularachchi and M.A.R.M. Fernando, (IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation)
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Prony Algorithm for Noise Filteration in Partial Discharge Signals Captured by High Frequency Current Transducer
Swarnasinghe; K. Dissanayake; U. Medagoda; J.V. Wijayakulasooriya S. Kumara, M.A.R.M. Fernando, (ICD2020)
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Leakage Current Patterns on Artificially Polluted Composite Insulators
M.A.R.M. Fernando and S.M. Gubanski, ( CEIDP)
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Analysis of Leakage Current Wave Forms for Field-aged and New Composite Insulators
M.A.R.M. Fernando and S.M. Gubanski, ( CEIDP)
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Modeling Non-linear Leakage Currents on Artificially Polluted Polymeric Surface
M.A.R.M. Fernando, J. Lambrecht and S.M. Gubanski, ( CEIDP)
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Dielectric Properties Measurements of Transformer Oil, Paper and Pressboard with the Effect of Moisture and Ageing
C.F. Ten, M.A.R.M. Fernando and Z.D. Wang, ( CEIDP)
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Performance of Coconut Oil as Transformer Liquid Insulation During Ageing and Simulated Thermal and Electrical faults
B. S. H. M. S. Y. Matharage, M. A. R. M. Fernando, E. Tuncer, M. A. A. P. Bandara, and C. S. Kalpage, ( CEIDP)
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A Machine Learning Approach for FDS Based Power Transformer Moisture Estimation
Tharaka Wijethunge, Pawara Tharkana, Amila Wimalaweera, Janaka Wijayakulasooriya, Sarath Kumara, Kapila Bandara, Manjula Fernando, ( CEIDP)
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Recommendations for Insulator-Pollution-Flashovers in Sri Lanka with Special Emphasis on a Study of Composite Insulators
M.A.R.M. Fernando , “Journal of Institution of Engineers (SL)” , pp. 7-19
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Condition Assessment of Power Transformers Using Loss Tangent Measurements
M.A.R.M. Fernando , “Journal of Institution of Engineers (SL)” , pp. 31-41
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A comprehensive Study of Silicone Rubber Insulators with Different Creapage Distances
M.A.R.M. Fernando , “Journal of Institution of Engineers (SL)” , pp. 21-31
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Laboratory and Field Investigation of Generator Stator Insulation”
M.A.R.M. Fernando and G.A. Jayantha, “ Journal of Institution of Engineers (SL)” , pp. 21-31
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Lightning Effect on Copper and Optical Fiber (FTTN) Access Networks of Telecommunication Systems
B.T. Hemamali, D.G.A.R. Lakmali, H.M.T.M. Kumari, M.A.R.M. Fernando and J.R.S.S. Kumara, “Journal of Institution of Engineers (SL),” , pp. 53-65
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Application of Dielectric Response for Measurements for Estimating Moisture Content in Power Transformers
C.M.B. Ekanayake, S.M. Gubanski and M.A.R.M. Fernando, “KIEEE on Electrophysics and Applications” , pp. 81-90
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A Prefeasibility Study on Ocean Wave Power Generation for the Southern Coast of Sri Lanka: Electrical Feasibility
H.W.K.M. Amarasekara, P.A.G.S. Abeynayake, M.A.R.M. Fernando, A. Atputharajah, D.M.A.R. Uyanwaththa, S.D.G.S.P. Gunawardane, L. Gerdin, M.R. Keijser, M.W. Fåhraeus, I.M.K. Fernando, V. Cooray, “International Journal of Distributed Energy Resources and Smart Grids” , pp. 73-93
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Field verification of a Simple Partial Discharge Method for Generator Applications
T. Herath, J.R.S.S. Kumara, K. Bandara, J. Wijayaklasooriya, M.A.R.M. Fernando and G.A.Jayantha, “IET Science, Measurements & Technology”
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Response of organic lime mortars to thermal and electrical shocks due to lightning strikes
Selvaraj Thirumalini, Venkatesh Srinivasan, Simona Raneri, M.A.R.M. Fernando, Kunal Kakria, Simon Jayasingh, “MDPI Sustainability Journal” , pp. 7182
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Frequency Domain Measurements for Diagnosis of Power Transformers: Experiences from Australia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and UK
Sarath Kumara, Shanika Matharage, Kapila Bandara, Prasanna Wickramasuriya, Fairouz Yousuf, Chandima Ekanayake, Manjula Fernando, Zhongdong Wang, Stanislaw Gubanski, “Cigre Science and Engineering Journal”
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Leakage Current on Nonceramic Insulators and Materials
M.A.R.M. Fernando and S.M. Gubanski , “IEEE Trans. on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation” , pp. 660-665