Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya (Sri Lanka)

Research Project: Maximizing renewable energy integration

Into distribution networks through clustering approach, dynamic line rating and demand side management

Supervised by: Prof J.B. Ekanayake, Dr. J.V. Wijayakulasooriya

Research Grants provided by National Science Foundation, Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka Technological Campus, Padduka (Sri Lanka) was used to complete dynamic line rating system development and testing in 33kV and 11kV distribution network and wind farm.

Lecturing- Sri Lanka Technological Campus ,Padduka (Sri Lanka)

Machines and Drives– Conducting lectures, Lab sessions on motors and transformers

Analog Electronics -Conduct lectures and lab sessions, Prepare exam papers and tutorials

Researcher

Erasmus + PhD student exchange Program Università degli studi di Brescia, Brescia (Italy)

Research Project: Load forecasting using disaggregated level power consumption data

The project is on design and experimental characterization of a Day Ahead Load Forecasts model for smart buildings based on linear, non-linear or hybrid algorithms. It is focused on the application of DALF modelling for the management of users’ energy assets and for the implementation of demand side concepts and

strategies.

Temporary Instructor

Department of Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya (Sri Lanka)

Conducted Lab Sessions, designed lab sheets and lab set ups for following subjects:

Machine Learning and Data Mining (Instructor In Charge)

▪   Digital Design

▪   Computer Interfacing

▪   Computer Communication Networks

▪   Computer and Data Networks Introduction to Computing

Jun 2011–Jul 2013

Co- Founder/ Developer Square Mobile

Worked as the co-founder and a developer in SMS/ mobile based application of the start- up which got registered as a company under the name of “Square Mobile

“who provides mobile value added services and web based applications.

▪      R Dissanayake, A Wijethunge, J Wijayakulasooriya, J Ekanayake, Optimizing PV-hosting capacity with the integrated employment of Dynamic Line rating and Voltage Regulation, Energies 15 (22), 8537

▪      Diagnosing localized and distributed faults of rolling bearing using Kurstogram and machine learning algorithms using bearings audio signal in comparison with vibration signal, K Jathursajan, A Wijethunge, 2022 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon), 1-6  1          2022

▪      Diagnosing Localized and Distributed Bearing Faults by Bearing Noise Signal Using Machine Learning and Kurstogram, K Jathursajan, A Wijethunge, Advances in Technology, 139-150, 2022

▪      Development of Convolutional Neural Network-Based AI-Dermatoscope for Non-Invasive Skin Assessments, NS Kahatapitiya, A Wijethunge, S Edirisinghe, BN Silva, M Jeon, J Kim, 2023 5th International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC), 852-856

▪      E Karunarathne, A Wijethunge, J Ekanayake, Enhancing PV Hosting Capacity Using Voltage Control and Employing Dynamic Line Rating. Energies 2022, 15, 134.

▪      C Wijesinghe, N Dasanayake, J Jayasingha, I Buddhika, P Sampath, A H Wijethunge, A Novel Modular Segment Design for a Snake-like Robotic Manipulator, 2021 10th IEEE International Conference on Information and Automation for Sustainability (ICIAfS)

▪      Book chapter: Artificial Intelligence-Based Robot-Children Interaction for Autism Syndrome,

T. D. K. Upeksha Chathurani, Akila Wijethunge, Swarnalatha, P., & Prabu, S. (2021). Applications of Artificial Intelligence for Smart Technology. IGI Global. http://doi:10.4018/978- 1-7998-3335-2

▪    Book chapter: Wearable Technology as a Source of Data-Generation Tool for Artificial Intelligence, Gyasi Emmanuel Kwabena, Mageshbabu Ramamurthy, Akila Wijethunga, Purushotham Swarnalatha, Swarnalatha, P., & Prabu, S. (2021). Applications of Artificial Intelligence for Smart Technology. IGI Global. http://doi:10.4018/978-1-7998-3335-2

▪    A. H. Wijethunge, J.V. Wijekulasooriya, J. B. Ekanayake and A. Polpitiya ,”Coordinated Operation of the Constituent Components of a Community Energy System to Maximize Benefits While Considering the Network Constrains”, Hindawi Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering(2019)

▪    A.H. Wijethunge, J.B. Ekanayake and J.V. Wijayakulasooriya, “Collector Cable Design based on Dynamic Line Rating for Wind Energy Applications” , Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka Vol 46, No 1 (2018)

▪    A. H. Wijethunge, J.V. Wijekulasooriya, K. B. Samarakoon, A. Polpitiya and J. B. Ekanayake,”Genetic Algorithm Based Cost Optimization to Integrate a Community Based Wind Turbine While Considering Smart Appliances Scheduling”,IEEE 12th International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems, Sri Lanka, December 2017.

▪    A. H. Wijethunga , J. V. Wijayakulasooriya , J. B. Ekanayake , “Effect of sampling rate of weather parameters on dynamic line rating”, IEEE International Conference on Industrial Instrumentation and Control in India, 28-30 May 2015.

▪    M. W. B. K. Wickramagedara , A.H. Wijethunga , J.B. Ekanayake , “Optimizing the Cable Designs for Wind Energy Applications”, International Symposium on Energy Challenges in the Knowledge Economy in Sri Lanka, 26-27 June 2015.

▪    A. H. Wijethunga , J. V. Wijayakulasooriya , J. B. Ekanayake , “A system to determine dynamic line ratings of power distribution lines”, Peradeniya University International Research Sessions (iPurse), 5-6 November2015.

▪    A. H. Wijethunga , J. V. Wijayakulasooriya , J. B. Ekanayake , “Conductor Temperature Based Low Cost Solution for Dynamic Line Rating Calculation of Power Distribution Lines”, IEEE 10th International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems, Sri Lanka, December 2015.