Research & Publications

Research Interests

• Power system modeling and simulation
• Power system reliability and Power quality
• Lightning protection and earthing
• Energy and Energy System economics

Refereed Journal Publications

1. P.Y.T.D. Gunarathna, A.S. Rodrigo, T.M.L. Arachchi, H.D. Weerarathna and C.K. Wickramanayake, "Developing a Test Bench to Test Grid Tie Inverters," Annual Transactions of IESL, vol 1(B), pp.513-520, 2015.(Paper)
2. W.D.A.S. Rodrigo, A.G.C.U. Perera, "Dynamic Performance of India -Sri Lanka HVDC Interconnection : System Modelling and Simulation" Annual Transactions of IESL, vol 1(B), pp.521-529, 2015. (Paper)
3. A.S. Rodrigo, R.S. Goonetilleke and S. Xiong, “Load distribution to minimize pressure-related pain on foot: a model,” Ergonomics, vol. 56 (7), pp.1180-1193, 2013.(Paper)
4. A.S. Rodrigo and S. Perera, “Potential and Viability of Rice Husk Based Power Generation in Sri Lanka,” ENGINEER Journal, Institute of Engineers, Sri Lanka. XXXXVI (04), pp 9-17, 2013. (Paper)
5. T. Bambaravanage, A.S. Rodrigo, S.P. Kumarawadu, L.N.W. Arachchige, “A New Scheme of Under frequency Load Shedding and Islanding Operation,” Annual Transactions of IESL, pp.290-296, 2013.(Paper)
6. S. Xiong, R.S. Goonetilleke, W.D.A.S. Rodrigo and J. Zhao, “A model for the perception of surface pressure on human foot,” Applied Ergonomics, vol. 44(1), pp. 1-10, 2013. (Paper)
7. A.S. Rodrigo, R.S. Goonetilleke and C.P. Witana, “Model based foot shape Classification using 2D foot outlines,” Computer-Aided Design, vol.44 (1), pp.48-55, 2012. (Paper)
8. A.S. Rodrigo, “Energy policy making with externalities,” SLEMA Journal, 14(1), pp 2-6. 2011. (Paper)
9. S. Xiong, R.S. Goonetilleke, C.P. Witana and A.S. Rodrigo, “An indentation apparatus for evaluating discomfort and pain thresholds in conjunction with mechanical properties of foot tissue in vivo,” Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, vol. 47 (7), pp. 629-641, 2010. (Paper)
10. A.S. Rodrigo and P.D.C. Wijayatunga, “Pricing of embedded generation: Incorporation of externalities and avoided network losses,” Energy conversion and management, vol.48 (8), pp. 2332-2340, 2007. (Paper)

Book Chapters

1. S. Xiong, W.D.A.S. Rodrigo, R.S. Goonathilaka , “ Foot Characteristics and Related Empirical Models,” The Science of Footwear, Goonetilleke R. S. (Ed.). CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL,2012, pp 47 -78. (ISBN 9781439835685) (Book Chapter)
2. A.S Rodrigo, R.S. Goonetilleke and S. Xiong, “Perception of Pressure on Foot,”Advances in Ergonomics Modeling and Usability Evaluation, Tareq ZA (Ed.), Boca Raton, CRC Press, 2010, pp. 80-88. (ISBN 9781439835036) (Book Chapter)

Refereed International Conference Publications

1. A.S. Rodrigo, K.H.E. Perera, H.M.S. Priyadharshana, V.G.C. Priyanka and R.A.R.A. Ranasinghe ” Cloud images capturing system for solar power level prediction,” Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon), 7-8 Apr 2015, pp.301-305. (Paper)
2. O.S.D. De Silva, A.S. Rodrigo, V.I.P. Dasanayake, H.K.C.O. Dayarathne and J.G.D.S. De Silva, “Study on impact of wind power park integration on weak power systems: A case study on Mannar wind park in Sri Lanka,” Information and Automation for Sustainability (ICIAFS) 7th IEEE International Conference on, 2014, pp.1-6.(Paper)
3. A.S. Rodrigo, N.M. Akarawita, A.M.P.B Ambanwala, D.N. Ariyapala, W.C. Chaminda, “Safety in AC substation grounding systems under transient conditions: Development of design software,” Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS), 8th IEEE International, Dec 2013, pp. 185-190. (Paper)
4. T. Bambaravanage, S. Kumarawadu, A.S. Rodrigo, L.N.W. Arachchige, “Under-frequency load shedding for power systems with high variability and uncertainty,” Signal Processing, Computing and Control (ISPCC), IEEE International Conference, Sep 2013, pp. 1-6. (Paper)
5. A.S. Rodrigo and R.S. Goonetilleke, “Designing Flight Information Displays for Quick Information Access: A Case Study of an International Airport,” Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, vol.54 (6), Sept 2010, pp.586-589.(Paper)
6. A.S. Rodrigo, R. S. Goonetilleke, and S. Xiong, “Perception of Pressure on Foot,” Proceedings of AHFE2010 International Conference, Miami, Florida, USA, July 2010.
7. A.S. Rodrigo and R.S. Goonetilleke, “A turning function based approach for foot outline classification,” Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEE International Conference, Dec 2009, pp.861-864. (Paper)

Refereed National Conference Publications

1. A.S. Rodrigo and K. Wijesinghe, “Feasibility of solar PV integration in to the grid connected telecom base stations,” Proceedings of the Energy Symposium, Ministry of Power and Energy, Sri Lanka, pp. 70, June 2015.
2. O.S.D. De Silva, H.K.C.O. Dayarathne, V.I.P. Dasanayake, J.G.D.S. De Silva and A.S. Rodrigo, “Wind Generator Dynamics: Modelling of Fixed Speed Asynchronous Wind Generator using PSS/E,” in Proc. Of the IET Annual Conference, Sri Lanka Network, Colombo, Sri Lanka,  Oct. 17, 2013.
3. A.S. Rodrigo, D.P. Nagasinghe, K.A.M.N. Pathiratne, C.D. Pathirawasam, W.D. Pawithra, A.P.A. Perera “Low cost eye tracking system: detection of pupil centre and corneal reflection,” ,” in Proc. Of the IET Annual Conference, Sri Lanka Network, Colombo,  Sri Lanka, Oct. 17, 2013.
4. A.S. Rodrigo, M.C. Jayaratne, “Adoptability of Leed Green Building Rating System In Sri Lanka,” National Energy Symposium, BMICH-Colombo, Sri Lanka, August 17-18, 2012.
5. A.S. Rodrigo and S. Perera, “Electricity Generation Using Rice Husk in Sri Lanka: Potential and Viability,” National Energy Symposium, BMICH-Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp.104-108 , 2011.

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