Dr. W. K. Wimalsiri

Senior Lecturer (Higher Grade) | Department of Mechanical Engineering | Faculty of Graduate Studies

CAREER SUMMARY

Served as academic member in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Moratuwa from 1984 to 2019. At present serving as Head of Department of Mechanical Engineering/ Senior Lecturer Higher Grade on contract basis at SLIIT

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • B.Sc. Engineering (Mech), University of Moratuwa
  • Ph.D. (Naval Arch) University of  Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK

RESEARCH INTERESTS AND MEMBERSHIP

Research Interests

  • Thermodynamics  systems
  • Control Engineering
  • Hull design for small vessels and Stability

Memberships

  • Member, Institute of Engineers, Srilanka
  • Charted  Engineer -IESL
  • Fellow, The Institue of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology , UK
  • Charted Marine Engineer - IMarest

RESEARCH CLUSTERS

Thermal Engineering

The thermal engineering research unit deals with the effective storage and use of thermal energy. Research also looks at the use of renewable energy for local engineering applications. Studies include heat and mass transfers based on simulations implement innovative heating and cooling technologies and their application in engineering processes involving heat transfer.

ONGOING RESEARCH

  • Automatic Rail-Gate  Mangement System with PLC controls 
  • Solar Powered Propelling System for Srilankan Fishing Boats

PUBLICATIONS

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Contact

walallawita.w@sliit.lk
0777688880
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