- Faculty of Engineering
- Department of Textile & Apparel Engineering
- Senior Lecturer Grade II
Contact information
Department of Textile & Apparel Engineering
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
Pattern Technology II -Undergraduate -2021
Design Realisation 2 in Fashion -Undergraduate -2021
Design Realisation 2 in Fashion -Undergraduate -2021
Semester 7 & 8 Coordinator -BSc Eng in Textile and Apparel Engineering (2021 To date)
Senior Lecturer-In-Charge - Gerber CAD Laboratory (2018 To date)
Senior Treasurer -Senior Treasurer of the Textile Engineering Students Society (2021 To 2023)
Senior Lecturer-In-Charge - Sewing Laboratory (2024 To date)
Final Year Undergraduate Research Project Coordinator - (2024 To date)
Research Activities
2D CAD and 3D CAD in apparel;
Virtual prototyping;
New product development in Apparel context;
Pattern making & Garment Technology;
Human body anthropometry measurements;
Contour garment production. Pedagogy in Apparel manufacturing education.
Ph.D. Co -Supervision for Ms. Wasana Uduwela, titled “Natural Language-based Requirement Elicitation for Apparel Product Design and Customization”. Commencement in 2019.
M.Sc. thesis Supervisor (Research component) for Ms. Bhagya Bandulahewa, titled "Application of 3D CAD applications to uplift circular fashion business". Completion in 2020
PhD -Principal supervision for 'DEVELOPMENT OF A PRACTICAL PATTERN DRAFTING GUIDE FOR WOMEN’S UPPER BODY STRETCH GARMENTS INCORPORATING OPTIMUM EASE VALUES".
Digital tool applications in apparel industry
Design for manufacturing
Innovative pattern making approaches
Body Contour garment production
Apparel sizing
Garment Technology
3D Clothing simulation
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
Career Guidance Committer- Department Coordinator- University of Moratuwa - 2021
Industry Relations and Career Guidance Committee Member - Faculty of Engineering - From 2024
Honours and Awards
Publications*
Wasana Uduwela, R K J De Silva, Thashika Rupasinghe and Lochandaka Ranathunga,".Conceptualization of Natural Language- Based Product Configurators for New Product Development in Apparel.",Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence and Applications(FAIA) by IOS Press,2023
L. Balasooriya, S. Withanaarachchi, R K J De Silva,".Improve the fit precision of stretch knit garments: Developing a novel Pattern Grading Method using Digital fit experiments..",9th International Conference on Advances in Technology and Computing (ICATC) 2024.,Faculty of Computing and Technology University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka.,2024,
Simeon Gill, P.U Navodhya, R.K.J De Silva,".A Comparative Study on the Influence of Body Shape on the Fit and Functionality of Stretch Knit Garments.",3DBODY.TECH 2024 - 15th Int. Conf. and Exh. on 3D Body Scanning and Processing Technologies,Lugano, Switzerland.,2024,
P.U Navodhya, R. K. J. De Silva, Simeon Gill2,".Stretch Knit Pattern Cutting: Bridging the Gap Between The 2D and 3D Realm for Enhanced Garment Fit.",Digital Fashion Innovation Conference (DFIC).,Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK,2024,
Carol MCDONALD, R. K. J. DE SILVA,".Characterizing Apparel & Fit for Virtual and Physical Worlds with Logic statements.",13th Int. Conference and Exhibition on 3D Body Scanning and Processing Technologies,Lugano, Switzerland,2022,14-18
Wasana UDUWELA, R K J DE SILVA, Thashika RUPASINGHE Lochandaka RANATHUNGA,".Conceptualization of Natural Language-Based Product Configurators for New Product Development in Apparels.",2022 International Conference on Digitalization and Management Innovation(DMI 2022),Beijing, China (Hybrid) ,2022,106 - 116
Bandulahewa, B.K.M., De Silva, R. K. J. ,".Characterization of Virtual Prototyping In ‘Refashion’ to Augment Circular Apparel Industry.",SLAAS / SLIC Conference on 'From Innovation to impact' (FITI 2020) ,BMICH Colombo, Sri Lanka,2020,
P.K.C. Kithmini; W.M.H.U. Weerakoon; R. K. J. De Silva A. Mediwaka,".3D Virtual Clothing: An Operational Framework to Achieve Realistic 3D Prototype.",Digital Fashion Innovation (DFI) e-Symposium,Manchester Fashion Institute Manchester Metropolitan University, In partnership with The Textile Institute,2020,
Uduwela, W.C., De Silva, R.K.J., Rupasinghe, T.D.,".Digital Transformations in the Apparel Value Chain for Mass Personalization.",2020 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM),Singapore (Online),2020,
Kariyawasam, K.H.G.A.S., De Silva, R. K. J. ,".Enhance body contoured woven occasional wear, inspiring from performance wear production.",04th International Conference on Apparel Textiles and Fashion Design,Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka,2020,59-78
Dasanayake, U.D.M.M., De Silva, R. K. J. ,".Plus size clothing challenges and new opportunities for athleisure women's wear.",04th International Conference on Apparel Textiles and Fashion Design,Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka,2020,99-121
Yapa, N.H.D.S.S., De Silva, R.K.J.,".Developing a “Ready-to-wear" Saree blouse using appropriate fabrication and pattern cutting methods.",04th International Conference on Apparel Textiles and Fashion Design,Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka,2020,79-98
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,
P.U. Navodhya, R K J De Silva, S. Gill,".Analysis of Calculated Ease Values in Semi-Fitted Bodice Blocks Considering Quasi-Static Poses.",Fashion Practice,,2024
WC Uduwela, RKJ De Silva, L Ranathunga,".Enabling self-service technology (SST) using an intelligent chatbot to advance the online apparel co-design process.",International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education,,2024
R. K. J. De Silva A. Peramunugamage,".Emergency remote CAD teaching using licensed software in apparel during the COVID-19 pandemic: a collaborative learning approach.",Research in Learning Technology,31,2023
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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