- Faculty of Engineering
- Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Lecturer (Probationary)
Contact information
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
University of Moratuwa
Moratuwa
10400
Teaching and Administrative Activities
Fundamentals of Mechatronics -Undergraduate -2016
Mechanics of machines -Undergraduate -2016
Control Systems & Instrumentation -Undergraduate -2016
Production and Operations Management -Undergraduate -2016
Design/Research Project -Undergraduate -2016
Mechatronic Systems Engineering -Undergraduate -2016
Industrial Engineering -Undergraduate -2016
Industrial Engineering -Undergraduate -2016
Design/Research Project -Undergraduate -2016
Control Systems Design -Undergraduate -2016
Stream coordinator-Biomechanical Engineering - (2022 To date)
Research Activities
INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS
MULTI-AGENT SYSTEMS
ENERGY CONSERVATION RENEWABLE
ENERGY SYSTEMS SUSTAINABILITY
Education and Professional Affiliations
Bachelors, University of Moratuwa ,2010 Honors Degree of Bachelor of the Science of Engineering
Masters, University of Moratuwa ,2012 Master of Science
Other, Engineering Council of United Kingdom ,2012 Graduate Diploma in Engineering
Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)(2019 To date)
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)(2011 To date)
Career
Honours and Awards
Award of Excellence for Outstanding research Performances for year 2016 (Received 2017)
Award of Excellence for Outstanding research Performances for year 2017 (Received 2018)
Award of Excellence for Outstanding research Performances for year 2018 (Received 2019)
Tokyo Tech AOTULE Summer Program Award/Scholarship (Received 2019)
Award of Excellence for Outstanding research Performances for year 2019 (Received 2020)
Award of Excellence for Outstanding research Performances for year 2020 (Received 2021)
Publications*
K. T. Hemapala; S. L. Jayasinghe; A. L. Kulasekera,".Multi-agent based control of smart grid.",IET,2017
W.V.I. Awantha; Asitha L. Kulasekera; D.S. Chathuranga,".Multi-parameter Model for Layer Jamming Element Performance for Use in Robotic Applications.",10th International Conference on Information and Automation for Sustainability, ICIAfS 2021,Virtual/Sri Lanka,2021,
M.G.I. Sandunika; P.N. Nanayakkara, M.V.C.J. Perera, K.D.S. Ranjana, A.L. Kulasekera, K. Madusanka; D.S. Chathuranga,".Design of a novel 3D-printed soft actuator for clenched fist rehabilitation.",7th International Multidisciplinary Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference, MERCon 2021,Virtual, Moratuwa,2021,
T.M.C.L. Tennakoon; A.L. Kulasekera; D.S. Chathuranga; R.A.R.C. Gopura,".Effect of Geometrical Parameters on PneuNet Bending Performance.",20th International Conference on Advanced Robotics, ICAR 2021,Ljubljana,2021,
Lahiru S Weerasooriya, Bhagya Chathuranga, Osanda I Somaratna, Asitha L Kulasekera, Rancimal B Arumathanthri, Damith S Chathuranga,".A novel contractile vacuum actuator and multi-actuator development for knee extension assist.",2021 IEEE 4th International Conference on Soft Robotics (RoboSoft),New Haven, CT, USA,2021,406-411
Pieris, T.P.D., Chathuranga, K.V.D.S., Kulasekera, A.L., Guha, P., Mukhija, P.,".Energy and Power Consumption Analysis of a Wireless Sensor Node without a Voltage Regulator.",2020 5th International Conference on Information Technology Research (ICITR),Moratuwa, Sri Lanka,2020,
Jalitha I. Dewapura; Pasindu S. Hemachandra; Tharindu Dananjaya; W. V. I. Awantha; Ashan T. Wanasinghe; Asitha L. Kulasekera; Damith S. Chathuranga; V. P. C. Dassanayake,".Design and Development of a Novel Bio-inspired Worm-type Soft Robot for In-pipe Locomotion.",2020 20th International Conference on Control, Automation and Systems (ICCAS),Busan, Korea (South),2020,586-591
Pasindu Kavindya; W. V. I. Awantha; Ashan T. Wanasinghe; Asitha L. Kulasekera; Damith S. Chathuranga; Bimsara Senanayake,".Evaluation of Hand Tremor Frequency Among Patients in Sri Lanka using a Soft Glove.",2020 6th Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon),Moratuwa, Sri Lanka,2020,301-306
W.V.I. Awantha; A.T. Wanasinghe; A.G.P. Kavindya; Asitha L. Kulasekera; D.S. Chathuranga,".A Novel Soft Glove for Hand Tremor Suppression: Evaluation of Layer Jamming Actuator Placement.",2020 3rd IEEE International Conference on Soft Robotics (RoboSoft),New Haven, CT, USA,2020,440-445
R.B. Arumathanthri, A.L. Kulasekera, D.S. Chathuranga,".An Induction Type Displacement Sensor used in a Novel Soft Robotic Muscle Actuator.", 2020 International Conference on Image Processing and Robotics (ICIP),Negombo, Sri Lanka,2020,
Asitha L Kulasekera, Rancimal B Arumathanthri, Damith S Chathuranga, Thilina D Lalitharatne, Ruwan C Gopura,".A Low-Profile Vacuum Actuator: Towards a Sit-to-Stand Assist Exosuit.",2020 3rd IEEE International Conference on Soft Robotics (RoboSoft),New Haven, CT, USA,2020,
SA Sudarshana, ND Jayaweera,".A novel reconfigurable supporting structure for aircraft maintenance applications.",Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering Symposium (MIES),Colombo,2016,
K. P. Deashapriya; P. A. G. Sampath ; W. M. S. B. Wijekoon; N. D. Jayaweera; ,".Biomimetic flexible robot arm.",Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon), 2016,Moratuwa, Sri Lanka,2016,385-390
A.T. Wanasinghe; W.V.I. Awantha; A.G.P. Kavindya; A.L. Kulasekera; D.S. Chathuranga; B. Senanayake;,".A Layer Jamming Soft Glove for Hand Tremor Suppression.",IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering,29,2021
Publications in International Conference Proceedings:
A. L. Kulasekera, R. A. R. C.Gopura, K. T. M. U. Hemapala and N. Perera, "A Review on Multi-Agent Systems in Microgrid Applications," in Proc. of Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference (ISGT 2011), India, 2011.
A. L. Kulasekera, R. A. R. C.Gopura, K. T. M. U. Hemapala, N. Perera, and Achala Pallegedara,"Dual Layered Multi Agent System for Intentional Islanding Operation of Microgrids", International Conference on Artificial Life and Robotics (AROB 2012), Beppu, Japan, 2012.
A. L. Kulasekera, K.T.M.U. Hemapala and R.A.R.C. Gopura, "Dual layered multi agent system for load management during islanded operation of a microgrid", in Proc. The Fifth IASTED Asian Conference on Power and Energy Systems (AsiaPES 2012), Phuket, Thailand, April, 2012.
K.T.M.U. Hemapala and A. L. Kulasekera, "Demand side management for micro grids through smart meters", in Proc. The Fifth IASTED Asian Conference on Power and Energy Systems (AsiaPES 2012), Phuket, Thailand, April, 2012.
Publications in Domestic Conferences/Symposiums:
A. L. Kulasekera, N.W. Surendra, H.W.R.S. Madusanka, V.P.C. Dassanayaka, A.K. Ukwatta, Development of an Automated Guided Vehicle for use in Industrial Applications, 17th ERU symposium, Engineering Research Unit, University of Moratuwa-Sri Lanka 2011.