Academic Building (B3)-Room 159
Department of Material and Mechanical Technology
Faculty of Technology
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Mahenwatte, Pitipana North
Homagama 10200
Sri Lanka

Email: saruban@sjp.ac.lk

Personal Profile: Mr. S. Saruban is a graduate of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka,
holding a Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Honors) Degree (2019-2024) and a Diploma in English
(2022-2023). He is a calm, self-motivated individual who strives to approach challenges with a positive
mindset. Passionate about continuous learning and personal development, Mr. Saruban enjoys
encouraging and motivating students to adopt a positive attitude. He is dedicated to being responsible,
honest, and polite in all his endeavors, aspiring to contribute meaningfully to his professional field.
Research Keywords: Automobile Lubricants, Automobile Technology, Electric Vehicles, Vehicle Safety,
Automobile mechanical systems.

Dec 2023 – TO DATE

Lecturer (contract basis) (Department of Materials and Mechanical Technology, Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.)

Aug 2023 – Dec 2023

Temporary Demonstrator (Department of Materials and Mechanical Technology, Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.)

2024 Graduated in Diploma in English with GPA of 3.95
2023 Selected in the Deans Honours list for the 7 th semester for above 3.91 GPA

Mr. S. Saruban’s research focuses on automobile lubricants, technology, electric vehicles, vehicle safety, and mechanical systems. His undergraduate research on real-time viscosity monitoring of automobile engine lubricants was presented at the ICIET conference, with further analysis currently under journal review. He has contributed to review articles, including “Navigating the Path to Fully Electrified Vehicles in Sri Lanka” and “The Need for Automobile Safety by Considering Various Factors in the Sri Lankan Context.” Additionally, Mr. Saruban has supervised a range of innovative final year projects, such as regenerating electrical power using IC engine exhaust heat, developing a smart diagnosis system for air conditioning refrigerant leakage, and designing self-balancing two-wheelers. His supervision extends to diverse projects, including a solar-powered phone charger with temperature and percentage monitoring and an automatic smart food feeding system for farm chickens, showcasing his commitment to practical, technology-driven solutions.

 Engine Lubricant Viscosity Monitoring System for finding engine lubricant viscosity in real-time.
(Research work is done and the paper is submitted to the SAE Journals under review).
 Navigating the Path to Fully Electrified Vehicle in Sri Lanka: A Review (almost done corrections
need to be indicated by supervisor)
 The Need for Automobile Safety by considering various factors in the Sri Lankan context: A
review (Paperwork is in progress)