- Faculty of Engineering
- Department of Textile & Clothing Technology
- Senior Lecturer Grade II
Contact information
Department of Textile & Clothing Technology
Faculty of Engineering
University of Moratuwa
Moratuwa
10400
Teaching and Administrative Activities
Computer Applications in Apparel Design -Undergraduate -2020
Design Realisation 2 in Fashion -Undergraduate -2020
Design Realisation 3 in Fashion -Undergraduate -2020
Industry linked Team project in Fashion -Undergraduate -2020
Learning Portfolio -Undergraduate -2020
General Clothing Technology -Postgraduate -2019
Level 2 Coordinator -Fashion Design & Product Development Degree Program (2019 To date)
Lecturer-In-Charge - Gerber CAD Laboratory (2018 To date)
Lecturer-In-Charge -Sewing Lab - Department of Textile & Clothing (Extension Building) (2019 To date)
Research Activities
2D CAD and 3D CAD in apparel;
Virtual prototyping;
New product development in Apparel context;
Pattern making & Garment Technology;
Contour garment production. Pedagogy in Apparel manufacturing education.
Ph.D. dissertation Co-Supervisor for Ms. Wasana Uduwela, titled “Natural Language-based Requirement Elicitation for Apparel Product Design and Customization”. Commencement in 2019.
M.Sc. thesis Supervisor for Ms. Bhagya Bandulahewa, titled "Application of 3D CAD applications to uplift circular fashion business". Completion in 2020
Digital Transformation in apparel product development
Design for manufacturing
Innovative pattern making approaches
Body Contour garment production
Apparel sizing
Garment Technology
Education and Professional Affiliations
PhD, University of Kelaniya (Split-Siite) ,2018 Split Site at Manchester Metropolitan University
Bachelors, University of Moratuwa ,2005 BSc. Engineering (Hons) in Textile and Clothing.
Other, Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM UK) ,2004 Professional Diploma in marketing
Other, University of Colombo ,2014 Certificate for Teaching in Higher Education (CTHE) and Staff and Educational Development Association, SEDA, UK
Other, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) ,2000 Certificate level in information technology
Career
Application Support Engineer, Jan 2007 – Jan 2009 at DMS garment Technologies (Pvt) Ltd, Colombo 08
Honours and Awards
Publications*
Basnayaka, B. M. A. N, De Silva R. K. J.,".An Augmented Reality-based, prototyping support system for the apparel industry.",POMS 2018 International Conference,University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka,2018,
,".Conceptualization of a virtual reality-based new product development process for the apparel industry.",9th Postgraduate Research Conference, Manchester Metropolitan University,Manchester,United Kingdom.,2017,
De Silva, R. K. J., Rupasinghe, T., & Apeagyei, P,".Virtual reality and augmented reality enabled new product development process model for performance clothing.",18th International Postgraduate Research Conference, University of Kelaniya,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka,2017,
De Silva R. K. J., Rupasinghe T D., Apeagyei P.,".Applicability of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) Technologies in Apparel New Product Development.",Augmented and Virtual Reality Conference, Manchester Metropolitan University, ,Manchester, United Kingdom. ,2017,
Meehalla, M. M. D. S. P., De Silva R. K. J. ,".Evaluate the adoptability of virtual fitting room technology for the Sri Lankan clothing retail market.",A Wayamba international Conference (WinC 2016),Wayamba University, Sri Lanka. ,2016,
Ariyadasa, V. A., De Silva R. K. J. ,".Improve Moisture Management Property in Casual Wear.",International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches (ICMA), ,Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura,2016,
De Silva R. K. J., Rupasinghe T D. ,".De Silva R. K. J., Rupasinghe T D. .",International Conference on Science, Innovation and Management (ICSIM) ,Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,2016,
De Silva R. K. J., Rupasinghe T D. ,".The New Product Development Process: A systematic review of literature applicable for the Apparel Industry.",International Conference on Apparel, Textiles and fashion Designing,Colombo ,2015,
Thathsarani, T., De Silva R. K. J. ,".Introducing light emitting handloom fabrics to Sri Lankan handloom industry using side emitting polymeric optical fibers.",International conference on multidisciplinary approaches (ICMA), University of Sri Jayewardenepura,University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. ,2014,
De Silva R. K. J., Basnayaka, B. M. A. N.,".), An Augmented Reality-based simulation guide for apparel assembly.",International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering (IJRTE),8,2019
R. K. J. De Silva, T. D. Rupasinghe & P. Apeagyei ,".A collaborative apparel new product development process model using virtual reality and augmented reality technologies as enablers.",International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education,,2018
De Silva R. K. J., Rupasinghe T D. ,".A New Product Development Model for Performance Clothing Industry.",International Journal of Product Development (IJPD),22,2018
De Silva R. K. J., Rupasinghe T D. ,".New Product Development and Innovation Approaches: An Exploratory Study in Sri Lankan Apparel Manufacturing Organizations.",International Journal of Management and Applied Science (IJMAS),2,2016
De Silva R. K. J., Rupasinghe T D. ,".Characterization of New Product Development (NPD) Models Applicable to enhance the overall performance of the Apparel Industry.",International Journal of Textile and Fashion Technology.,,2016
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