Ms. Thilini Darshika

Lecturer | Department of Mechanical Engineering | Faculty of Engineering

CAREER SUMMARY

  • Lecturer - Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe from September 2020 to date
  • Assistant Lecturer – Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe from 20th January, 2016 to September 2020
  • Instructor - Department of Production Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya from 21st January,2014 to 01st January, 2016
  • Project Member ( Trainee) - Sound Analysis and Reduction project conducted in Unilever Good Humor Breyers Ice Cream Plant, Sikeston, Missouri, USA - Pneumatics and Safety Standards

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master of Science of Engineering in Engineering Management -University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
  • Bachelor of Science  - Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO, USA

HONOURS AND AWARDS

  • Dean’s Honour List for Best Performance in Academics, Fall 2012, Spring 2013 and Fall 2013 - Southeast Missouri State University, USA

RESEARCH INTERESTS AND MEMBERSHIP

Research Interests

  • Technology Adoption
  • Engineering Management
  • Life Cylce Assessments
  • Manufacturing in Circular Economy

Memberships

  • Member - IEEE

RESEARCH CLUSTERS

Energy and Sustainability

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

ONGOING RESEARCH

  • “Life Cycle Assessment of and usage of Cotton material of a frequently used cotton shirts”

  • “Ergonomic interventions and workstation design to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among workers in a selected manufacturing industry - Workstation Design and Layout Optimization”

  • “Life Cycle Assessment of Household Lithium-Ion Batteries in Sri Lanka.”

  • “Comprehensive study on understanding the contribution to Circular Economy through Sri Lankan second-hand apparel markets”

  •  “Measuring the Adaption and Benefits of Circular Economy in Cotton Fabric Manufacturing Industry in Sri Lanka – 2023”

  •  “An Analysis of Availability and Adoption of Technological Innovations in Sri Lankan Manufacturing Industry”

     

PUBLICATIONS

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thilini.d@sliit.lk
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