Dr. Kumara Jayawickrama

CAREER SUMMARY

Senior Lecturer Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
Coordinator for the Training Hub for Renewable Energy Technologies in Sri Lanka Project
Visiting Lecturer Kingston University London, UK
Senior Lecturer Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, South Asian Technology and Medicine, Sri Lanka
Research and Development Manager Technological Planner Incorporation, Nakatsu, Japan
Mechatronics System Design Engineer Ohkawa Mould Engineering and Design Co. Ltd., Oita, Japan
Instrumentation Engineer (Part-time) Ajimu Project, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan
Research Assistant (Part-time) Institute of Health, Environment and Life Sciences
Research Assistant (Part-time) Fuel Cell Laboratory, University of Applied Sciences, Trier, Germany
Lecturer Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna
Mechanical Engineer Bandaranayake Engineering Services, Sri Lanka

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

PhD (2013) Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan
MEng (2010) Trier University of Applied Sciences Germany
MSc (2009) Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan
MSc (2007) University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
BSc Eng (2003) University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka

HONOURS AND AWARDS

Best Presenter, Technical Session on Engineering, Technology and Applied Sciences of 19th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna, 2022.
Best AI Project Award, 3rd International Conference of Artificial Intelligence, Sri Lanka Association of Artificial Intelligence (SLAAI), 2019.
Best Research Presentation Award, Electronics Engineering Category, International Research Conference, Kothalawala Defense Academy, 2018
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Scholarship for Ph.D. Program at Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan, 2009 ~ 2012
Honours Scholarship JASSO for 2009 Fall, 2010 Fall, 2011 Spring & Fall, 2012 Spring
Best Grandaunt and Master Thesis, M.Sc. Industrial Automation, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 2007.
DAAD Scholarship for 2nd year master studies, Trier University of Applied Sciences, Germany, from Oct 2008- July 2009
Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship for first year master studies, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan. Sep 2007-Sep 2008
Loadstar Award for Best undergraduate student in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering University of Ruhuna by Loadstar Ltd, Colombo, Sri Lanka, for years 2001, 2002, 2003.

RESEARCH INTERESTS AND MEMBERSHIP

Research Interests

Mechatronics Design and Product Development
Predictive Digital Twin and Control
Intelligent System Design
Machine Learning (Deep Learning and Reinforcement Learning)
Renewable Energy Technologies
Green Jobs Creation
Net-zero training and policy development
Industrial Process Automation
Soft Robotics
Precision Agriculture
Biomechanics.

Memberships

Associate Member, Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), UK
Associate member, Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL), Sri Lanka

RESEARCH CLUSTERS

Biomedical and Forensic Engineering

Scope: Biomedical engineering and smart healthcare, Use of bio-signal, image and video processing in forensic investigations, Forensic civil engineering, Engineering for injury investigation (structural and equipment analysis), Incident reconstruction with biomechanical, civil and electronic engineering.

Advanced AI Applications in Engineering

"The ""Advanced AI Applications in Engineering"" research group focuses on integrating cutting-edge artificial intelligence techniques across various engineering fields, including electrical and electronics, telecommunications, civil, mechanical, mechatronics, and biomedical engineering. The group aims to address complex real-world challenges by applying AI to optimize system performance, enhance energy efficiency, and improve automation.

Key areas of research include AI-driven system design, signal processing, smart infrastructure, autonomous systems, biomedical diagnostics, and intelligent manufacturing. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, the group seeks to advance AI-driven innovations that contribute to smarter, more resilient, and efficient engineering solutions."

Energy and Sustainability

Interdisciplinary research on sustainable energy solutions, policy frameworks, and green technologies to combat climate change.

ONGOING RESEARCH

Development of an AI-Driven Smart Microgrid Controller for Multi-Source Renewable Energy Systems with Peak Demand and Cost Optimization
Remote Lab Design based on Digital Twin and AR/VR Technologies for Lerning 5.0 Applications
Innovative Non-Invasive Sensor Design for Real-Time Monitoring of Human Blood Flow Patterns
Development of an Electrostatic Sensor for Accurate Measurement of Powder Flow Dynamics
Autonomous Microphone System for Speaker Identification and Real-Time Annotation
Generative AI-Driven Design of Wave Energy Harvesting Devices
Development of an Embedded Microcontroller Interface for Mobile Robot Simulation in Python
3D Modeling and Printing of Oral Cancer Structures from Medical Imaging Data to Aid Surgical Planning
Development of an Autonomous Holonomic/Omnidirectional Mobile Robot for Versatile Applications
Development of a Self-adaptive Prosthetic Arm with Soft Grasping and Heavy Handling Capabilities