- Faculty of Engineering
- Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Professor
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Department of Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
University of Moratuwa
Moratuwa
10400
Teaching and Administrative Activities
Manufacturing Technology -Undergraduate -2016
Social / Community project -Undergraduate -2011
Technical Report Writing -Undergraduate -2016
Machine Design Project -Undergraduate -2016
Production and Operations Management -Undergraduate -2004
Production and Operations Management -Undergraduate -2011
Industrial Engineering -Undergraduate -2004
Design/research project -Undergraduate -2011
Industrial Project Management -Undergraduate -2004
Industrial Ergonomics -Undergraduate -2016
Project Methodology and Communication -Undergraduate -2011
Production and Operations Management -Postgraduate -2005
Human Factors Engineering -Postgraduate -2005
Industrial Management -Postgraduate -2011
Operations Management -Postgraduate -2019
Member -Staff student liaison committee (2013 To 2019)
Member -PG Board of studies (2012 To 2019)
Member -Faculty board (2011 To 2023)
Team Member/Chairman -Central stores verification (2011 To 2021)
Member/Chairman -Committees of Inquiry (2015 To 2019)
Member - University Master Plan Committee (2016 To 2019)
Member - Curriculum Revision Steering Committee, Faculty of Engineering (2017 To 2019)
Member - 5S implementation steering committee of the University (2014 To 2019)
Member - Strategic plan development committee (2021 To 2022)
Head -Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering (2020 To 2023)
General Secretary - General Secretary - University of Moratuwa Teachers' Association (2019 To 2022)
Member - Senate (2020 To 2023)
Research Activities
Education and Professional Affiliations
PhD, Loughborough University ,2010 Design and Ergonomics
Masters, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology ,2003 Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management
Bachelors, University of Moratuwa ,2001 Mechanical Engineering (Hons)
Student member Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors IEHF(2006 To date)
Member: Institution of Engineers - MIE(SL)(2023 To date)
Life member United Nations Association(2011 To date)
Member: Institute of Mechanical Engineers - MIMechE(2021 To date)
Career
Head - Department of Mechanical Engineering (Mar 2020 to Feb 2023)
Committee member – Department of Motor Traffic (DMT)
New vehicle registration policy development (April 2018 onwards).
Consultant – Sri Lanka PoliceWork organisation and redesign of the central workshops, Narahenpita (2016-2017)
Advanced Level programme developer: Engineering Technology stream. Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka.
Programme development, training, preparation of study material, examinations. (January 2013 – November 2017)
National evaluator: Sri Lanka national energy efficiency award (SLNEEA) organised by the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority. (2012 to date)
Evaluation of energy efficiency improvement initiatives of various applicant organisations (both government and private sector) using a set guideline by conducting walkthroughs in the respective organisations and observing relevant documents to check their eligibility for the award
Observe the operation, carryout measurements and provide recommendations in relation to civil, mechanical, operational and maintenance engineering issues for effective and efficient operation of the facility to maximise production while reducing errors and plant downtime.
Member: Programme development and evaluation committee for Sri Lanka Institute for Advanced Technological Education. (2012 to 2015)
Evaluation and improvement of the current program for Higher National Diploma programme for Engineering Technologists. Selection of new equipment for the laboratories and nation-wide study programme expansion project.
Member: Programme development and evaluation committee for Engineering Technology undergraduate programme at Uva Wellassa University. (2017)
Evaluation and improvement of the current curriculum for the special degree programme for Engineering Technologists to fall in line with the Sydney Accord accreditation.
Consultant: Engineering study programme development for the South Eastern University of Sri Lanka-Oluwil Campus. (2012/2013)
Curriculum development. Developer of modules ‘production and operations management’ and ‘human factors engineering’.
Consultant to the Sri Lanka Police: Develop instructional material for drivers: Safe and efficient driving on highways for the Sri Lankan drivers. (October and November 2011)
Development of a leaflet to be given to the users of the southern expressway (First expressway in Sri Lanka). Consultant to the Sri Lanka Police: Develop instructional material for drivers: Safe and efficient driving on highways for the Sri Lankan drivers.COSHH trained for the control of substances hazardous to health [UK] - 2007,2008
Honours and Awards
Publications*
S. U. M. Jagoda, W. M. C. Dilanga, D. S. D. S. Jarathne, H. K. G. Punchihewa, V. P. C. Dassanayake & H. P. Karunathilake ,".A Device to Determine the Panel Orientation for Best Annual Solar Energy Generation at a Selected Location.",SpringerLink,2022
W. H. A. C. Wijerathna, M. M. I. D. Manthilake & H. K. G. Punchihewa,".A Sizing System Using Anthropometric Measurements for Headgear.",SpringerLink,2022
RGRNK Ariyaratne, HP Karunathilake, HKG Punchihewa,".Effect of envelope energy performance enhancement strategies on building energy loads: Case study for a tropical institutional building.",2022 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon),Moratuwa, Sri Lanka,2022,1-6
D Gunawardhana V Primal M Nayanthra JR Gamage HKG Punchihewa,".A Single-Stroke 360°-Arc Length Peeling Mechanism for Cinnamon Processing.",MERCon-2021,Moratuwa,2021,220-225
NM Kahingala JR Gamage HKG Punchihewa,".A Conceptual Framework for the Identification of Barriers in Automotive Remanufacturing Industry in Sri Lanka.",MERCon-2021,Moratuwa,2021,107-112
Karunasena, UTRK Karunarathna, MAP Kumara, DGAS Manthilake, MMID Punchihewa, HKG,".Efficiency improvement of solar photovoltaic thermal systems by experimental and numerical analysis.",Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon) 2020 488,Moratuwa,2020,488-493
Hasith Gunasekara, Janaka Gamage Himan Punchihewa,".Remanufacture for sustainability: Barriers and solutions to promote automotive remanufacturing.",17th Global Conference on Sustainable Manufacturing,Shanghai, China,2020,606–613
Jagoda, S.U.M., Dilanga, W.M.C., Jarathne, D.S.D.S, Punchihewa, H.K.G., Dassanayake, V.P.C., Karunathilake, H.P. ,".A device to determine the panel orientation for best annual solar energy generation at a selected location.",11th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment (ICSBE) 2020,Kandy, Sri Lanka,2020,
Wanniarachchi, D.N., Gunawardana, S.D., Gawarammana, M.B.M.L.B., Punchihewa, H.K.G., Ranaweera, R.K.P.S. Mangala, K.H.J. ,".Development of a bulk tea packing system: A case study.",From innovation to impact 2020 (FITI 2020),Colombo, Sri Lanka,2020,
Senevirathne, S.W.M.A.I., Kosgahakumbura, K.N.M.D.S.K., Dissanayake, D.M.P.P., Sahathevan, T. ,".Tool Wear in Machining AISI D2 Steel with Minimum Quantity Lubrication using Alternative Cutting Fluids.",MIES2016,Water's edge,2016,
Ranaweera, R.K.P.S., Punchihewa, H.K.G. Wijayasingha, L.N.S. Sanjeeva, K.P.P. and Samarakoon, C.M.,".Selection of Harvestable Tea Shoots based on Height and Stiffness.",MIES2016,Water's edge,2016,
Senevirathne, S.W.M.A.I.,".Effect of minimum quantity lubrication aerosol temperature on tool life in machining AISI P20 and D2 steels using coated tungsten carbide tool inserts.",NERCON2016,University of Moratuwa,2016,
Buddhika Sampath Kumara Amalka Indupama Samarathunga Vimukkthi Vithanage Najitha Dewmith Ranawaka Sameera Sampath Gunwardane Janaka Mangala Damith Suresh Chathuranga Himan Punchihewa,".Design and Development of a Bowling Machine for Effective and Efficient Cricket Batting Training.",Journal of Mechanical Engineering,21 (1),2024
HNW Gunasekara JR Gamage HKG Punchihewa,".Remanufacture for sustainability: a comprehensive business model for automotive parts remanufacturing.",International Journal of Sustainable Engineering,14 (6),2021
Wijerathna, W.H.C.A., Manthilake, M.M.I.D. Punchihewa, H.K.G. ,".Shortcomings and user requirements associated with cricket helmets currently in use: A study on features for safety and usability.",International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics,80,2020
Gyi, D.E. ,".Reducing work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) through design: Views of ergonomics and design practitioners.",Work,53,2016
Hettigama, I.S., Heenkenda, N.K. ,".Ergonomic footwear for Sri Lankan primary schoolchildren: A review of the literature.",Work,55,2016
Wanniarachchi, W.N.C., Gopura, R.A.R.C.,".Development of a Layout Model Suitable for the Food Processing Industry.",Journal of Industrial Engineering,,2016
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