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info@sliit.lkCAREER SUMMARY
- 2015 June - to date : Senior Lecturer (Higher grade), Dept of Mechanical Engineering, SLIIT, Malabe, Sri Lanka
- 2015 June - to date : Manager, CAE Unit, Dept of Mechanical Engineering, SLIIT, Sri Lanka
- 2011 Oct - 2015 June : Technical Specialist in Multibody Dynamics Systems, Bentley Motors Ltd, UK.
- 2010 Oct - 2011 Oct : CAE Analyst in Multibody Systems, Jaguar and Land Rover (JLR), UK.
- 2008 Sept - 2010 Oct : Postdoctoral Research Associate, Loughborough University, Loughborough.
- 2007 March - 2008 Sept : Simulation Programmer, Romax Technology Ltd, Nottingham
- 2003 Oct - 2007 March : PhD Research Engineer, Dynamics Research Group (DRG), Loughborough University.
- 2001 Oct - 2003 Oct : Lecturer, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D. in Multi - Physics for integrated analysis of flexible body dynamics with tribological conjunction in IC engines from Loughborough University, UK, 2006
- B.Sc. Engineering (Hons.) in Mechanical Engineering - University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 2001.
HONOURS AND AWARDS
- First Class Honors - B.Sc. Engineering (Hons.) in Mechanical Engineering - University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 2001.
Certificate of Recognition presented by SLIIT Campus on SLIIT awards night 2019, for receiving a major research grant from Bentley Motor Ltd, UK.
RESEARCH INTERESTS AND MEMBERSHIP
Research Interests
- Efficiency and Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) in automotive powertrains and suspensions systems.
- Structural and Dynamic analysis of general machine elements (Virtual prototype development)
- Rubber elastomer development and testing.
- Multi - physics numerical modelling
- System dynamics
- Vibrations
- Machine Design
PUBLICATIONS
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Conversion of the Conventional Bajaj RE 4S 205cc Vehicle Gearbox into an Automatic Gearbox
H.M.D.L Dabare, M.S.M Perera, W.U Maddumage, M.K.S Liyanarachchi, (IESL 113th Annual Sessions Transactions of Technical Papers, part B, IESL)
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Vibration Attenuation of an Industrial Chiller Compressor
Nipuna Fernando, Sampath Liyanarachchi, M. S. M Perera, (IESL 113th Annual Sessions Transactions of Technical Papers, part B, IESL)
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Root Cause Analysis for Crack Propagation of Rods in Hydraulic Press
B. G. C. Prabuddha, Sampath Liyanarachchi, W.U Maddumage, M. S. M Perera,, (IESL 113th Annual Sessions Transactions of Technical Papers, part B, IESL)
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Mathematical Modelling and Analysis of Wear Characteristics of Vehicle Brakes with TEGs
W.A.D.N. Gunathilake, M.S.M Perera, A. Wijewardane, Ruvimal Warnakula,
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Design Approaches For Automotive Hybrid-electric Powertrains: A Review
W.U Maddumage, K.Y. Abeyasinghe, M. S. M Perera, R. Attalage, (IESL 113th Annual Sessions Transactions of Technical Papers)
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Adaptability of Thermo-electric Generators in Automobile Regenerative Braking: FEM Model Based Evaluation
W.A.D.N. Gunathilake, M.S.M Perera, M. A Wijayawardhana, (Annual Research Symposium, University of Ruhuna)
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Low-Speed Brake Induced Shudder: An investigation of the suspension sensitivity
Ioannis Karagiannis, B. G. Chanaka Prabuddha, M.S.M. Perera, Benjamin Moritz, Michele Vianello,, (International Forum Automotive Acoustics & Vibration-NVH)
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Review on vibration quality improvement of a passenger seat
Mohamed Rikaz, Asith Abeysinghe, M.S.M Perera,
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Power Management Strategy of a Parallel Hybrid Three-Wheeler for Fuel and Emission Reduction
Maddumage, W.; Perera, M.; Attalage, R.; Kelly,P., “Energies” , pp. 1833
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Comparing Fuel Consumption and Emission Levels of Hybrid Powertrain Configurations and a Conventional Powertrain in Varied Drive Cycles and Degree of Hybridization
W.U Maddumage, K.Y. Abeyasinghe, M.S.M Perera, P. Kelly, “Science & Technique” , pp. 20-33
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Tribo-elasto-multi-body Dynamics of a Single Cylinder Engine Under Fired Condition (Chapter 31)
M.S.M. Perera, S. Theodossiades and H. Rahnejat.,
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A multi-physics multi-scale approach in engine design analysis
Perera, M.S.M., Theodossiades, S. and Rahnejat, H., “Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part K: Journal of Multi-body Dynamics” , pp. 335-348
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Elasto-multi-body Dynamics of Internal Combustion Engines with Tribological Conjunctions
M.S.M. Perera, S. Theodossiades and H. Rahnejat., “Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part K: Journal of Multibody Dynamics” , pp. 261-277
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Solar Thermal Collector,
Perera K.K.C.K., Perera M.S.M., (ERU symposium for industry, Technical Paper Series)
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Determination of Engine roughness using multi-physics approach
Perera, M.S.M., Theodossiades, S., Rahnejat, H. , (ASME 2005 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information)
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Effect of offsetting crankshaft on engine efficiency
Perera, M.S.M, Theodossiades, S. and Rahnejat, H., , (12th EAEC European Automotive Congress)
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Elastodynamic Response of Automotive Transmission due to Impact induced vibrations
Perera M.S.M., De la Cruz M., Theodossiades S., Rahnejat H., (1st Joint International Conference on Multibody System Dynamics)
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Drive rattle elastodynamic response of manual automotive transmissions
M.S.M. Perera, S. Theodossiades, H. Rahnejat and P. Kelly, (SAE 2011 Noise and Vibration Conference and Exhibition)
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Driveline NVH Refinement by Combining Operational Mode Shape Analysis and Multi Body Dynamic Simulation
Bernhard, G., Thomas, R., Stephan, B., Christian, M., Perera, M.S.M., (Aachen Acoustics Colloquium)
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Root cause investigation of vehicle chassis and powertrain NVH problems using Elasto-Multibody Dynamic Methods
Perera, M.S.M., (International Conference Automotive NVH 2014, International Quality & Productivity Centre (IQPC))
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Design and Development of a Damping Characterization Machine for High Damping Rubber Elastomers
L.B.D. Perera, M.D.T.G. Wijewardena, D.K.L. Karunarathna, M.S.M. Perera, (National Conference of Technology and Management (NCTM))
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Development of a Multiphysics Mathematical Model for Air Damper system for a Modern Luxury Vehicle
M.K.S. Liyanarachchi, M.S.M. Perera, (National Conference of Technology and Management (NCTM))
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Development of a Structure for Damping Characterization Machine by Topology Optimization
B.G.C. Prabuddha, M.S.M. Perera, (National Conference of Technology and Management (NCTM))
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