- Faculty of Engineering
- Department of Electrical Engineering
- Professor
CV
Contact information
Department of Electrical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
University of Moratuwa
Moratuwa
10400
Teaching and Administrative Activities
Energy Systems -Undergraduate -2023
Renewable Energy and Environment -Undergraduate -2024
Small Hydro Project Development -Postgraduate -2023
Project Management -Postgraduate -2024
Engineer and Society -Undergraduate -2024
Communication and Presentation Skills -Undergraduate -2024
HOD - Responsibilities of HOD (2022 To 2023)
Research Activities
Energy planning
Energy Economics
Renewable Energy
Energy and Environment
Power System Analysis
Industrial Safety
Project Management
Energy and Environment, Wind Power, Solar Power and Small Hydro Power, Power System Analysis, Project Management, Battery Storage
Education and Professional Affiliations
Bachelors, University of Moratuwa ,1991 BSc Eng (Hons) - 2nd Upper (Rank 2)
Masters, University of Moratuwa ,2002 MEng
MIE(SL), CEng(1996 To date)
Int. PEng(SL)(2008 To date)
FIE(SL)(2009 To date)
Career
| :At University of Moratuwa from 14.02.2017 to date |
| : WindForce Pvt Ltd from 15.06.2018 to 15.02.2020 |
| : Ceylon Electricity Board from 20/01/2015 to 26/04/2017 |
| : LTL Holdings Ltd from 29/01/2015 to 31/03/2016 |
| : Sri Lanka Energies Pvt Ltd from 29.01.2015 to 26/04/2017 |
| : Trincomalee Coal Power Company Ltd from 20/01/2015 to 26/04/2017 |
| : LTL Holdings Ltd from 01/04/2016 to 26/04/2017 |
| : Lanka Electricity Company Pvt Ltd from 27/01/2015 to 26/04/2017 |
| : Lanka Coal Company Pvt Ltd from 29/01/2015 to 15/01/2017 |
| : NERDC 15/07/2013 to 20/12/2014 |
| : Lanka Coal Company Pvt Ltd from 06/06/2011 to 28/01/2013 |
| : Ceylon Electricity Board from 06/06/2011 to 28/01/2013 |
| : At University of Moratuwa from 01.09.2005 to 13.02.2017 |
| : At Nividhu Pvt Ltd from 01.12.2001 to 30.06.2005 |
| : At Lakdhanavi Ltd from 21.11.1997 to 30.11.2001 |
| : At Lakdhanavi Ltd. from 16.12.1996 to 20.11.1997 |
| : At Lanka Transformers Ltd. from 18.12.1992 to 15.12.1996 |
| : At Lanka Transformers Ltd. from 01.01.1992 to 17.12.1992 |
| : At University of Moratuwa from 01.01.1992 to 31.12.1992 |
| : At University of Moratuwa from 21.08.1991 to 31.12.1991 |
| : At University of Moratuwa from 03.-7.1991 to 14.08.1991 |
Foreign Training
In Norway : Hydro Power and the Environment in Trondheim Norway from 1st to 19th October 2008.Honours and Awards
Award for Best paper by a Member in the Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka for the session 2016/2017 (Received 2017)
Appreciation of Outstanding Research Performance - Award of Excellence - 2016 (Received 2017)
Appreciation of Outstanding Research Performance - Award of Excellence with Distinction - 2017 (Received 2018)
Award for the Best Publication by a Member in the Journal of the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka for the session 2018/19 (Received 2019)
Appreciation of Outstanding Research Performance, Award of Excellence - 2019 (Received 2020)
Appreciation of Outstanding Research Performance - Award of Excellence with Distinction - 2018 (Received 2019)
Appriciation of Outstanding Research Performance, Award of Excellence - 2021 (Received 2023)
Winner of the Staff Badminton Doubles Tournament - 2017 (Received 2017)
Runners Up of the Staff Badminton Doubles Tournament - 2019 (Received 2019)
Winner of the Staff Badminton Doubles Tournament - 2022 (Received 2022)
Publications*
Anura Wijayapala,".Development of Grid Connected Rooftop Solar PV Systems .",Sarasavi Publishers Pvt Ltd.,2017
Anura Wijayapala,".Development of Small Hydro Power Plants.",Godage Brothers Pvt Ltd.,2016
Anura Wijayapala,".Kuda Jalaviduli Balagara Idikireema Sandaha Margopadeshayak (Sinhala).",Godage Brothers Pvt Ltd.,2016
Dinidu S Jeewandara (University of Moratuwa)*; Ravindi U.I. Disanayaka (University of Moratuwa); Udayanga Hemapala (University of Moratuwa); Prof. Anura Wijayapala (); Imasha D Balahewa (University of Moratuwa); Adithya Upendra Melagoda (University of Moratuwa),".Introduction of a New Tariff Structure for Electric Vehicle Owners in Sri Lanka to Promote Demand Response.",2023 International Conference for Advancement in Technology (ICONAT),Bombay, India,2023,99
Swathika OVG, Jeewandara JMDS, Hemapala KTMU, Wijayapala WDAS and Balahewa ID,".A New Time-Use Tariff Rate for Domestic Consumers in Sri Lanka to Promote Demand Response.",2022 IEEE 2nd International Symposium on Sustainable Energy, Signal Processing and Cyber Security,Gunupur, Idissa, India,2022,
Perera MK, Hemapala KTMU, Wijayapala WDAS,".Developing a Reinforcement Learning model for energy management of micro-grids in Python”, .",International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Knowledge Economy (ICCIKE),Amity University, Dubai,2021,pp 68-73
Perera MK Hemapala KTMU Wijayapala WDAS,".Grid dependency minimization of a microgrid using Single and Multi agent Reinforcement Learning.",2021 IEEE Region 10 Symposium (TENSYMP),Jeju, South Korea,2021,
Janith JAP, Wijesiriwardana R and Wijayapala WDAS,".A Study on Mechanical Power Transmission of the Human Body Using an All Four Limb Based Energy Havester.",3rd International Conference on Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering,Kuala Lumpur, Malasia,2021,
Wijayapala WDAS Perera APA,".Optimizing unit capacities of future coal power plants in Sri Lanka.",Annual Sessions of IESL Transactions 2020,BMICH,2020,1-7
Peiris WLT, Kiriella KKCS, Samarasingha KATB, Samarakoon WHA, Wijayapala WDAS, Dias MP,".The Effect of Electricity Supply on Economic Growth in Sri Lanka, Sustainable Energy Authority of Sri Lanka.",Vidulka National Energy Symposium, December 2019,BMICH. Sri Lanka,2019,pp 108-118
Priyadarshana HVV, Hemapala KTMU., Wijayapala WDAS, Saravanan V and Boralessa MHKS,".“Developing Multi-Agent Based Micro-Grid Management System in JADE”.",2nd International Conference on Power and Embedded Drive Control (ICPEDC), IEEE, Chennai, India,Chennai, India,2019,
Kishani KE, Alwis ADD de, Dimithra MKS, Silva KIR de, Perera HYR and Wijayapala WDAS,".“Technical, Environmental and Economic Feasibility of Introducing Added Storage to Run of River Mini Hydro Plants to Improve Dispatchability”.",Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon) 2018,University of Moratuwa,2018,
Rajapakshe RVDHN, Perera HYR and Wijayapala WDAS,".“Use of Information Technology in Implementing System Automation, Energy Conservation and Reliability Improvements in Sri Lankan Power System”.",International Symposium on IT for Sustainable Smart Cities; by Faculty of IT University of Moratuwa,Colombo,2016,pp 11
Wijayapala WDAS,".“Coal Vs LNG based Power Generation and Challenges ahead of the Predicted Climate Issues by end of the 21st Century: Sri Lankan Context”.",Proceedings of the KDU International Research Symposium 2016,Kotalawala Defence University,2016,pp 12
Priyangika AAC, Wijayapala WDAS and Wijekoon Banda HM,".“The Impact of Distributed Generation on Transmission and Distribution Losses in Sri Lankan Power System”.",2016 Electrical Engineering Conference Proceedings, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Moratuwa,Hotel Galadari, Colombo,2016,
Chathuranga JHKK, Wijayapala WDAS and Wijayathunga PDC,".“Mainstreaming Renewable Energy Developments into Traditional Planning: A Sri Lanka Case Study”.",Electrical Engineering Conference Proceedings 2016, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Moratuwa,Hotel Galadari, Colombo,2016,
Pathiraja MPW and Wijayapala WDAS,".“Optimization of the Usage of Samanalawewa Water Resource for Power Generation”.",Electrical Engineering Conference Proceedings 2016, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Moratuwa,Hotel Galadari, Colombo,2016,
Wijayapala WDAS, Rajapakse DGKMTN and Wijekoon HM,".“Design of Colombo City Electricity Network for Anticipated Future Demand”.",Annual International Research Sessions by University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 4th November 2016,University of Peradeniya,2016,pp 53
Amarasingha RPWS, Kumara WGKP, Rajapaksha RAKG, Rupasingha RADK and Wijayapala WDAS,".“Transformer Design Optimization Tool for Oil Immersed Distribution Transformers”.",2015 IEEE and Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka,University of Moratuwa,2015,pp 1-6
Wijayapala WDAS,".“Electrical Power and Energy Engineering”.",Proceedings of 8th International Research Conference,Kotalawala Defence University,2015,pp 13-16
Ishantha GDS, Ridmika MKJ, Rupasinghe HSK, Samarasinghe TH, Wijayapala WDA,".“Modelling and Optimization of Electrical Clearances in Distribution Transformers”.",Proceedings of the Annual Technical Conference 2015 of IET-YP Sri Lanka,Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhun,2015,
Amarasingha RPWS, Kumara WGKP, Rajapaksha RAKG, Rupasingha RADK,".Transformer Design Optimization Tool for Oil Immersed Distribution Transformers.",Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference,Moratuwa,2015,42
Wijayapala WDAS and Hemantha Kumara HP,".“Dynamic Analysis on NERDC 100W Wind Turbine Performance and Development of MPPT Controller for an Off-Grid Wind Power generation”.",Research Symposium 2014, National Engineering Research and Development Center,NERD Center, Sri Lanka,2014,pp 23-24
Siyambalapitiya T and Wijayapala WDAS,".“Managing the Impacts of Higher Costs of Renewable Energy”.",Proceedings of the KDU International Research Symposium 2013, Kotalawala Defense University, Sri Lanka,Kotalawala Defence University,2013,pp 218-224
Wijayapala WDAS and Abeysinghe DP,".“The Practical Aspects of Diesel power for Independent Power Producers”.",Engineering Jubilee Congress, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya,University of Peradeniya,2010,
Roshan Kumara DMJ, Wijayapala WDAS and Fernando DGR,".“Probabilistic Approach to Fix the Overhead Line Power Transfer Limits, with Effective Wind Cooling; A Case Study”.",Annual Transactions -2010, Institutions of Engineers, Sri Lanka,IESL,2010,pp 1-5
Wijayawardhana NABR, Wijayapala WDAS and Fernando DGR ,".“A Conceptual Design for a Tower type Concentrating Solar Plant near Hambantota”.",International Conference on “Climate on the Edge” organized by German Cultural Center and German Alumni Association of Sri Lanka,Hotel Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka,2010,pp 33-45
Karunaratne SAPU, Karunaratne R, Jayawickrama R, Lakmal S, Jayawardana A, Karunadasa JP, Wijayapala WDAS,".“Synchronizing and Protection Relay for Distributed Generators”.",Proceedings of the 16th Annual ERU Symposium, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka,University of Moratuwa,2010,pp 141-143
Dharmadasa IT, Lucas JR, Udawatta UKDL and Wijayapala WDA,".“Neural Networks for Determination of Subsurface Targets in Multilayer Soil Structure”.",13th Annual Symposium on Research for Industry, Engineering Research Unit, University of Moratuwa,University of Moratuwa,2008,pp 1-3
Dharmadasa IT, Lucas JR, Udawatta UKDL and Wijayapala WDA,"."Determination of One Dimensional Earth Resistivity Profile in Multilayer Soil",.",Proceeding of 13th Annual Symposium on Research for Industry, Engineering Research Unit, University of Moratuwa,University of Moratuwa,2007,pp 8-11
JJ Kodikara, WDAS Wijayapala, HM Wijekoon, NKRY Wimalasena,".Financial Implications of Rooftop Solar Penetration in Sri Lanka from Utility Point of View.",Engineer,LVII No 02,2024
D. Punsara Colombage W.D. Anura S. Wijayapala Tilak Siyambalapitiya ,".Analysing the Impact of Diverse Factors on Electricity Generation Cost: Insights from Sri Lanka.",Energy,133451,2024
W.R.V.G.D.R. Chameera, W.D.A.S. Wijayapala and Late (Prof.) H.Y.R. Perera,".Cost Effective Reliability Improvements in 33kV/11kV Electricity Distribution Networks – A Case Study in Western Province South 1, CEB, Sri Lanka.",Engineer,LVI/No 02,2023
W.F.M. Fernando W.D.A.S. Rodrigo and W.D.A.S. Wijayapala,".Effects of Electromagnetic Fields due to High Voltage Transmission Lines on Detonator Firing Circuits.",Engineer,LIV, No. 02,,2021
V. Muthugala, D.P. Wadduwage , A. Wijayapala, R. Fernando,".Identification of coherent groups of generators for out-of-step protection using online measurements.",Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka,49(1),2021
Kiriella CS, Peiris WLT, Samarakoon WHA, Samarasinghe KTAB, Wijayapala WDAS, Dias M,"."The Relationship Between Economic Growth and Electricity Consumption in Sri Lanka".",Journal of Economics, Business and Management,Vol. 8, No. 3,2020
Lalitha TGR, Wijayapala WDAS, Dalugoda CN,".“Evaluation of the Techno-Economic Benefits of Shifting Air Conditioning Loads from Evening and Day Peak Hours A Case Study”.",Engineer,Vol LII, No 03,2019
Priyadarshana HVV, Kalhan Sandaru MA, Hemapala KTMU and Wijayapala WDAS,".“A review on Multi-Agent system based energy management systems for micro grids”.",AIMS Energy,10.3934/energy.2019.6.924,2019
Amanda HAH, Wijayapala WDAS, Lucas JR and Fernando WJL,".“The Economic Comparison of Reservoir Type and Run of the River Type Hydropower Plants: A Case Study for Upper Kotmale Hydropower Plant”.",Engineer,Vol L, No 04,2018
Yasaranga HBD, Wijayapala WDAS and Hemapala KTMU,"."Techno Economic Analysis on the use of High Temperature Low Sag (HTLS) Conductors for Sri Lanka’s Transmission System”.",Engineer,Vol L, No 01,2017
Wijayapala WDAS, Jayasekara IN and Siyambalapitiya T,".“Developing a Mathematical Model Based on Weather Parameters to Predict the Daily Demand for Electricity”.",Engineer,Vol L, No 02,2017
Hasthanayaka LS, Wijayapala WDAS and Lucas JR,".“A methodology to Develop a Distribution Transformer Model for Transient Studies.",Engineer,XLIX, No 03,2016
Wijayapala WDAS, Bandara HMSLG and Gamage SRK,".“Determination of Capitalization Values for No Load Loss and Load Loss in Distribution Transformers”.",Engineer,XLIX, No 03,2016
Wijayapala WDAS and Mudunkotuwa SRH,".“Co-firing of Biomass with Coal in Pulverized Coal Fired Boilers at Lakvijaya Power Plant: A Case Study.",Engineer,XLIX, No 03,2016
Wijayapala WDAS and Kankanamge TN,".“Assessment of the Impacts of Electricity Subsidies in Sri Lanka”.",Engineer,XLIX, No 04,2016
Wijayapala WDAS and Karunananda HSC,".“Mitigation of Lightning Surge Stresses in the High Voltage Windings of Distribution Transformers by Introducing an Electrostatic Shield”.",Engineer,Vol XLVIII, No 03,2015
Wijayapala WDAS and Kushal DHK,".“Development of a Model for Prediction of Solar Radiation”.",Engineer,XLVIII, No 03,2015
Wijayapala WDAS and Hemantha Kumara HP,".“An Optimum Wind Solar Hybrid System for Stand Alone Power System”.",Engineer,XLVIII, No 04,2015
Hapuarchchi CKS, Gunawardena MDMC, Haputhanthri DP, Harshana IGC, Lucas JR, Wijayapala WDAS,".“Use of load Shedding Scheme to Increase the Capacity Limit on the Single Largest Generator”.",Engineer,XXXXVI No 1,2013
Wanniarachchi HRP and Wijayapala WDAS,".“Modeling of Distribution Losses in an Urban Environment and Strategies for Distribution Loss Reduction”.",Engineer,XXXXV No 3,2012
Jayasekara AGDP, Wijayapala WDAS and Lucas JR,".“Directions for Solving Bad Workman practices in Power Distribution Line Connections”.",Engineer,XXXXV No 3,2012
WDAS Wijayapala and KKYW Perera,".“Nuclear Power as a Viable Electrical Energy Source for Sri Lanka”.",Economic Review,,2010