- Faculty of Engineering
- Department of Electrical Engineering
- Professor
Contact information
Univerity of Moratuwa
Katubadda
Moratuwa
Sri Lanka
Teaching and Administrative Activities
Laboratory Practice I -Undergraduate -2012
Laboratory Practice I -Undergraduate -2013
Power System Planning & Operation -Undergraduate -2012
Power System II -Undergraduate -2012
Laboratory Practice II -Undergraduate -2013
Laboratory Practice II -Undergraduate -2014
Laboratory Practice II -Undergraduate -2015
Laboratory Practice III -Undergraduate -2013
Laboratory Practice III -Undergraduate -2014
Laboratory Practice IV -Undergraduate -2013
Laboratory Practice IV -Undergraduate -2014
Laboratory Practice IV -Undergraduate -2015
Laboratory Practice VI -Undergraduate -2013
Laboratory Practice VI -Undergraduate -2014
Laboratory Practice VI -Undergraduate -2015
Laboratory Practice VII -Undergraduate -2014
Power System III -Undergraduate -2013
Power System III -Undergraduate -2014
Power System III -Undergraduate -2015
Computer Aided Design and Simulation -Undergraduate -2015
Communication and Presentation Skills -Undergraduate -2016
Power Systems II -Undergraduate -2016
Laboratory Practice II -Undergraduate -2016
Laboratory Practice IV -Undergraduate -2017
Laboratory Practice VI -Undergraduate -2017
Power Systems III -Undergraduate -2017
Power Distribution Systems -Postgraduate -2013
Power Distribution Systems -Postgraduate -2014
Power Distribution Systems -Postgraduate -2015
Computer Aided Design (CAD) Tools -Postgraduate -2013
Computer Aided Design (CAD) Tools -Postgraduate -2014
Computer Aided Design (CAD) Tools -Postgraduate -2015
Computer Aided Design (CAD) Tools -Postgraduate -2016
Research Methodology and Minor Projects -Postgraduate -2016
Power Distribution Systems -Postgraduate -2017
Semester 1 Group Coordinator -Semester 1 Group Coordinator - Responsible for overall coordination of all activities of the pre-academic programme and for the coordination of all the welfare and administrative matters of the assigned group of 80 students. (2013 To 2023)
Semester 3 Coordinator -Semester 3 Coordinator - Assist and coordinate students in registration, Assist Time Table committee. Coordinate submission of examiners, moderators and marks (2013 To 2014)
Semester 5 Coordinator -Semester 5 Coordinator - Assist and coordinate students in registration, Assist Time Table committee. Coordinate submission of examiners, moderators and marks (2015 To date)
Level 1 Personal Mentor -Level 1 Personal Mentor - Ensure closer staff student interaction with the aim of developing good values, attitudes and social harmony (2015 To 2016)
Laboratory Practice Coordinator -Laboratory Practice Coordinator - Preparation of practical schedules. Prepare and maintain the lab sheets and experiments for each semester. Coordinate the instructors. (2012 To 2020)
Student Counselor, IEEE PES Student Chapter, University of Moratuwa. -Student Counselor, IEEE PES Student Chapter, University of Moratuwa - Advise and Guide the students in organizing events through the IEEE PES Student Chapter, University of Moratuwa. (2013 To 2025)
President, EESoc -President, EESoc - Research Coordinator - Initiate, Advise and Guide the students in organizing events through the EESoc, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Moratuwa. (2016 To 2017)
Research Coordinator -Coordinate the full-time and part-time post graduate research activities/ students in the Department of Electrical Engineering (2016 To 2020)
Course Coordinator - MSc/PG Diploma in Electrical Engineering -Course Coordinator - MSc/PG Diploma in Electrical Engineering - Coordinate and manage the MSc/PG Diploma Course in Electrical Engineering in the Department of Electrical Engineering (2020 To 2024)
Convener of the Board of Studies For Research Degrees Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa -Convener of the Board of Studies For Research Degrees Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa - Convene the meeting of Board of Studies For Research Degrees (previously named as Faculty Higher Degrees Committee), Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa (2019 To 2020)
Student Counselor -Student Counselor, Department of EE - Work with students, parents, and educators to help the students succeed academically and socially. Provide one-on-one emotional guidance and help students plan for their futures by guiding them in building a career. (2021 To date)
Research Activities
Microgrids
Distributed Generation
Renewable Energy
Power System Stability
Analysis and Control
Power System Protection
Distribution Systems
Distributed Generation, Renewable Energy , Power System Stability, Analysis and Control, Power System Protection, Distribution Systems
Education and Professional Affiliations
Bachelor's, University of Moratuwa ,2002 Electrical Engineering
Masters, University of Moratuwa ,2004 Master of Science
Masters, Asian Institute of Technology ,2006 Master of Engineering
PhD, University of Manitoba ,2012 Electrical Engineering
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)(2009 To date)
Power Engineering Society of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE - PES)(2009 To date)
Institute of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL)(2003 To date)
Electrical Engineering Society, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Moratuwa(1998 To date)
Member IEEE The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (2013 To date)
Member IEEE Power and Energy Society(2009 To date)
Graduate Student Member IEEE (2009 To 2012)
Associate Member IESL Institute of Engineers (2003 To date)
Member Electrical Engineering Society University of Moratuwa, EESoc since (1998 To date)
Chartered Engineer, IESL(2023 To date)
Career
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July 2020 - To date |
Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka |
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May 2024 -Sep 2025 |
Research and Development Manager, ACE Power Solutions Pty Ltd trading as Ace Switchboards, Victoria, Australia |
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April 2023 - To date |
Adjunct Professor, Department of Electrical, Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering, Kotelawala Defense University, Sri Lanka |
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Sep 2023 - To date |
Senior Adjunct Researcher, Department, Process, Energy and Transport Engineering, Munster Technological University Cork Campus, Ireland |
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May 2019 - July 2020 |
Senior Lecturer GI, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka |
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Sep 2012 - May 2019 |
Senior Lecturer GII, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka |
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June 2006 - June 2007
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Research Associate, Regional Energy Resources Information Center (RERIC), AIT, Thailand Publishing, networking and other information services for energy conservation and renewable energy promotion. * Assistant Editor of the “International Energy Journal†(ISSN: 1513-718X) published quarterly * Associate Editor of the EE News (ISSN 1513-3605), a newsletter published quarterly * Research Scientist of the Thailand Energy and Environment Network (TEENET) – AIT project. |
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March2003 - Sep 2003 |
Visiting Lecturer, Division of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology, Institute of Technology, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka |
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Aug 2002 - Feb 2003 |
Temporary Lecturer, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka |
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June 2002 - August 2002 |
Temporary Instructor, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka |
Member, Board of Management of the Sri Lanka
Sustainable Energy Authority (October 2024 – January 2026)
Member, in Committees for Programme Accreditation and Recognition: serves as a member of the evaluation panels for accreditation and recognition of state and non-state Universities of Sri Lanka (May 2023 - to date)
Resource person for the Ministry of Education in National Examinations: in the capacity of A/L Exam Paper Setter, A/L Practical Exam Setter, Co-control Examiner for A/L Practical Exams, Member of A/L Marking Scheme Preparation Committee (2015, 2016 and 2019)
Editor in revising the book (for the new syllabus): “Engineering Technology (Part VII) – Electrical Machines and Power Systems,†for the G.C.E. (A/L) Technology Stream, published by Education Publication Department, Sri Lanka (2018)
Member in the review committee: for BSc (Honours) in Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering/ BSc (Honours) in Engineering in Computer Systems Engineering/ BSc (Honours) in Engineering in Mechatronic Engineering of National School of Business Management Ltd. (NSBM) – Appointed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Highways (2016)
Subject Specialist: Curriculum Development for the Faculty of Engineering, University of Sri Jayawardhanapura, Sri Lanka: developed the course syllabus of EE4206 Power Systems III for BSc in Engineering Degree Program (2016)
Subject Specialist: Curriculum Development for the National Institute of Education (NIE), Sri Lanka: developed the syllabi of the subjects, BETA602 Electrical Technology and BETA615 Electrical Machines and Drives for the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Degree Program (Engineering Technology) (2016)
Subject Specialist: Curriculum Development for the National Institute of Education (NIE), Sri Lanka: developed the syllabi of the subjects, BHED-AC-E01 Renewable and Sustainable Energy, BHED-AC-E02 Electrical Installation and Power Systems, BHED-AC-E03 Electrical Machinery I, BHED-AC-E05 Electrical Fundamentals, BHED-AS-E04 Electrical Machinery II, BHED-AS-E05 Power Electronics Design for the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) (Hons.) in Technology Degree Program (2019)
Curriculum Advisory Committee Member: Grade 12-13 Engineering Technology Subject: modernizing the syllabus (2016)
Curriculum Advisory Committee Member: Grade 12-13 Electrical and Electronics Studies Subject (2017)
Curriculum Review Committee Member: Bachelor of Education Degree Program (Engineering Technology) coordinated by the National Institute of Education (NIE) (2016)
Curriculum Review Committee Member: The National College of Education in Technology (for the proposed Bachelor of Education in Engineering Technology) (under the KOIKA project) (2017)
Initiator and Program Chair of the IEEE recognized first international conference by EESoc - Electrical Engineering Conference, EECon 2016
Local Chair and Technical Committee Member of the 2nd international conference by EESoc - Electrical Engineering Conference, EECon 2018
Track Chair of the Power and Energy Systems for Sustainable Development in the 7th International Conference on Information and Automation for Sustainability, ICIAFS 2014
Track Chair of the Sustainable Energy and Environment in the 10th International Conference - Moratuwa Engineering Conference 2024
Associate Editor of the Technology and Economics of Smart Grid and Sustainable Energy, ISSN: 2199-4706 published by Springer (2015 to 2019)
Assistant Editor of the “International Energy Journal†(ISSN: 1513-718X) published quarterly by Regional Energy Resources Information Center (RERIC), AIT, Thailand (June 2006 to June 2007)
Reviewer for International Transactions/ Journals (2009 - to date):
* Electric Power Systems Research (Q1 journal)
* Renewable Energy (Q1 journal)
* Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews (Q1 journal)
* IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery (Q1 journal)
* IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid (Q1 journal)
* IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy (Q1 journal)
* IEEE Access (Q1 journal)
* IEEE Transactions on Power Systems (Q1 journal)
* Journal of modern power systems and clean energy (Q1 journal)
* IET Renewable Power Generation (Q2 journal)
* International Transactions on Electrical Energy Systems (Q2 journal)
* Technology and Economics of Smart Grids and Sustainable Energy
Reviewer for many International Conferences/ Symposiums (2009 - to date)Assistant General Secretory of Association of Engineering Teachers Union of University of Moratuwa (AETUM) (2018 - 2021)
President - Electrical Engineering Society | University of Moratuwa (2016-2017)
Advisor - IEEE Power and Energy Society | University of Moratuwa Student Chapter, (2013-2025)
Honours and Awards
Outstanding Research Performances: Award for 2014 (Received 2014)
Outstanding Research Performances with distiction: Award for 2015 (Received 2015)
President Award for Scientific Publication - for 2014 (Received 2016)
Manitoba Graduate Scholarship (MGS) on Merit (Received 2009)
University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF) (Received 2009)
Manitoba Hydro, Canada Research Grant (Received 2009)
International Graduate Student Scholarships (IGSS and IGSES) (Received 2008)
AIT Best Thesis Award, 1st Runner-up, Energy and Environment Category, First AIT Masters Theses Competition (Received 2006)
AIT and Government of France, Full scholarship for Master of Engineering, AIT (Received 2004)
Asian Development Bank (ADB) Scholarship, Full scholarship for Master of Science, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (Received 2003)
Outstanding Research Performances: Award for 2018 (Received 2018)
Outstanding Research Performances with Distinction: Award for 2019 (Received 2019)
Outstanding Research Performances with Distinction: Award for 2020 (Received 2020)
Outstanding Research Performances: Award for 2021 (Received 2021)
President Award for Scientific Publication - for 2020 (Received 2021)
Outstanding Research Performances with Distinction: Award for 2022 (Received 2022)
Best Paper Award: Track: Power Systems, Electrical Machines, and High Voltage Engineering, Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon) 2024, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (Received 2024)
Best Paper Award: Track: Power Systems, Electrical Machines, and High Voltage Engineering, Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon) 2025, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (Received 2025)
Best Scientific Paper: Special Session of Innovations in Building Materials, The 15th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment -2024, Kandy, Sri Lanka (Received 2024)
Publications*
Madarasinghe, D.A., Gamage, K., Chandrathilake, E.R.K., Lidula, N.W.A., De Alwis, A.A.P.,".Development of Coir Fiber Reinforced Sustainable Ceiling Board for Improved Thermal Comfort in Buildings.",Springer, Singapore,2025
Dr. Lidula N. Widanagama Arachchige (Author/ Editor) Dr. J. Nanayakkara (Editor),".Electrical Machines and Power Systems (Sinhala) for A/L Engineering Technology Subject (for new curriculum).",Educational Publications Department, Sri Lanka,2018
Dr. Lidula N. Widanagama Arachchige (Author/ Editor) Dr. J. Nanayakkara (Editor),".Electrical Machines and Power Systems (Sinhala) for A/L Engineering Technology Subject.",Educational Publications Department, Sri Lanka,2015
E. L. Noopehewa, L. Widanagama Arachchige and U. Jayatunga,".Techno-Economic Feasibility of Hydro-Floating Solar Complementary Operation: A Case Study for Sri Lanka.",2025 IEEE 19th International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS),Peradeniya, Sri Lanka,2026,
Prabhashi A. Andrahennadi , Darren J. Murphy, N.W.A. Lidula, Michael D. Murphy,".Development and Validation of the Beef Farm Electricity Model.", CUE2025 - Applied Energy Symposium and Forum: Low-Carbon Cities and Urban Energy Systems,Kitakyushu International Conference Center 2F, 3-9-30 Asano, Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 802-0001, Japan,2025,
Ediriweera, S.; Arachchige, L.W.,".Seamless Transition Between Operating Modes in a Microgrid Cluster.",Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon),Moratuwa, Sri Lanka,2025,120-125
W. E. P. S. Ediriweera, N. W. A. Lidula,".Hybrid Energy Storages for Islanded Microgrids with High Solar PV Penetration.",Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon),Moratuwa, Sri Lanka,2024,
S. Fernando, N. W. A. Lidula, H. M. Wijekoon,".Hybrid Voltage Sag Mitigation for Renewable Integrated Weak Distribution Systems Using a Load Management and Robust Inverter Control Approach.",Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon),Moratuwa, Sri Lanka,2024,
V. Shanmugarjah, N. W. A. Lidula, A. D. Rajapakse,".A Comparative Analysis of Rule-Based and Optimization-Based Energy Management for a Campus Microgrid in Sri Lanka.",International Conference on Sustainable Energy: Energy Transition and Net-Zero Climate Future (ICUE),Pattaya City, Thailand,2024,
D.A. Madarasinghe, K. Gamage, E.R.K. Chandrathilake, N.W.A. Lidula, A.A.P. De Alwis,".Development of Coir Fiber Reinforced Sustainable Ceiling Board for Improved Thermal Comfort in Buildings.",15th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment (ICSBE 2024),Kandy, Sri Lanka,2024,
W. E. P. Sampath Ediriweera,".Adaptive Droop Controller for Energy Management of Islanded AC Microgrids.",2023 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon),Moratuwa, Sri Lanka,2023,
Sarani Wijerathne, Asanka S. Rodrigo,".Harmonic Emission by Smart LED Systems under Phase Unbalanced Conditions.",2023 IEEE 17th International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS),Peradeniya, Sri Lanka,2023,
W. E. P. Sampath Ediriweera,".Adaptive Load Shedding Technique for Energy Management in Networked Microgrids.",2023 IEEE 17th International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS),Peradeniya, Sri Lanka,2023,
HDK Herath, NWA Lidula,".Mitigation of Solar Intermittency Using Battery Energy Storage Systems, as a Case Study for Sri Lanka.",2022 IEEE International Conference on Power and Energy (PECon),Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia,2022,426-430
HDBP Herath, LNW Arachchige, PSN De Silva,".Converting a Commercial-Consumer-Fed, Ring Distribution System into a Diesel-Solar Hybrid Microgrid: Technical Feasibility.",2022 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon),Moratuwa, Sri Lanka,2022,1-6
P Guruge, A Kodikara, P Karunasena, LNW Arachchige,".Development of a Software Tool for Power Flow Analysis in a Distributed Generation Integrated Radial Distribution System.",2021 3rd International Conference on Electrical Engineering (EECon),Colombo, Sri Lanka,2021,13-18
DI Manamperi, Lasanthika H Dissawa, Lidula NW Arachchige, Prabath Binduhewa, Janaka B Ekanayake,".Voltage Control of Three Phase Distribution Systems with Minimum Cost.",2021 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon),Colombo, Sri Lanka,2021,71-76
N. U. Padmawansa and L. N. Widanagama Arachchige,".Improving Transient Stability of an Islanded Microgrid Using PV Based Virtual Synchronous Machines.",2020 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon),Moratuwa, Sri Lanka,2020,
N. U. Padmawansa and L. N. Widanagama Arachchige,".Improving Transient Stability of an Islanded Microgrid Using PV Based Virtual Synchronous Machines.",2020 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon),Moratuwa, Sri Lanka,2020,
MHF Ahamed, UDSD Dissanayake, HMP De Silva, HRCGP Pradeep,".Modelling and Simulation of a Solar PV and Battery Based DC Microgrid System.",International Conference on Electrical, Electronics and Optimization Techniques (ICEEOT) - 2016,Chennai, India,2016,1706 - 1711
KRD Peiris, KMT Kalpage, KAIRP Perera, MGCI Siriwardana, MTAP Wickramarathna,".Evaluation of the impact of integrating pumped-storage systems in a small power system with high wind penetration.",2016 Electrical Engineering Conference (EECon),Colombo, Sri Lanka,2016,80-85
GB Alahendra, HM Wijekoon Banda,".Techno-Economic Feasibility of using 400 kV for the 2032 Transmission System of Sri Lanka.",2016 Electrical Engineering Conference (EECon),Colombo, Sri Lanka,2016,
MH F Ahamed, UDS D Dissanayake, HM P De Silva, HRCG P Kumara,".Designing and simulation of a DC microgrid in PSCAD.",Power System Technology (POWERCON), 2016 IEEE International Conference on,Colombo, Sri Lanka,2016,6-Jan
K.M.T.Kalpage, K.R.D. Peiris, K.A.I.R.P.Perera, M.G.C.I. Siriwardana, M.T.A.P. Wickramarathna,".Wind Resource Assessment and Turbine Selection: Case Study for Mannar, Sri Lanka.",Electrical Engineering Conference 2015, EECon 2015,Colombo, Sri Lanka,2015,12-Jul
R. Kodikara,".Evaluation of Protection Coordination Violations with the Integration of Distributed Generators.",2015 IEEE 10th International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS),Peradeniya, Sri Lanka,2015,250 - 255
N Mithulananthan,".Grid Integration of Large Scale Fixed Speed Wind Farm Considering Static Voltage Stability.",Energy Symposium Sri Lanka 2015, Ministry of Power and Energy,Colombo, Sri Lanka,2015,
R.M.M.P. Nishshanka, S.B.Wijesundara, W.L.K.D.Wijemanna and W.N.L.Weerakkody,".Designing a Microgrid Test System for Transient Analysis.",IEEE Conference on Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference, MERCon 2015,Colombo, Sri Lanka,2015,88-93
S.B.Wijesundara, W.L.K.D.Wijemanna, W.N.L.Weerakkody, R.M.M.P. Nishshanka, C.M. Wimalasiri ,".Identification of Transients for Islanding Detection in Power Systems.",IET Present Around The World, IET PATW 2015,Colombo, Sri Lanka,2015,
W.A.T. Thiwanka, U.S.Thotabaduge, E.H. Udageachchi, U.A.N.B. Undugoda, W.K.C.U Wanniarachchi ,".Designing A Microgrid System Based on Kukuleganga Hydro power Station.",IET Present Around The World, IET PATW 2014,Peradeniya, Sri Lanka,2014,
W.A.T. Thiwanka, U.S.Thotabaduge, E.H. Udageachchi, U.A.N.B. Undugoda, W.K.C.U Wanniarachchi ,".Under-frequency load shedding for power systems with high variability and uncertainty.",IEEE International Conference on Signal Processing, Computing and Control , ISPCC 2013,Solan,2013,6-Jan
A.D. Rajapakse,".Behavior of a Microgrid during the Transition from Grid Connected to Islanded Mode.",International conference on Sustainable Energy and Environmental Sciences, SEES 2013,Singapore,2013,28-33
Jean-Paul Pham, N. Denboer, N. Perera, A.D. Rajapakse,".Hardware Implementation of an Islanding Detection Approach based on Current and Voltage Transients.",IEEE Electrical Power and Energy Conference, EPEC 2011,Manitoba, Canada,2011,152-157
A.D. Rajapakse,".Fast and Reliable Detection of Power Islands Using Transient Signals.",2009 International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS),Peradeniya, Sri Lanka,2009,493 - 498
N. Perera, A.D. Rajapakse,".Investigation of a Fast Islanding Detection Methodology Using Transient Signals.",IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting, IEEE PES GM 2009,Calgary, AB, Canada,2009,6-Jan
W.E.P. Sampath Ediriweera, N.W.A. Lidula,".Intelligent fault detection architecture for ring-connected AC microgrid clusters.",Renewable Energy Focus,58,2026
W. E. P. Sampath Ediriweera, N. W. A. Lidula, R. Samarasinghe,".Ring connected microgrid clusters for improved resiliency in distribution systems with high solar PV penetration.",AIMS Energy,,12 (4),2024
Ediriweera WEP Sampath, H Herath,".Robust microgrids for distribution systems with high solar photovoltaic penetration.",Archives of Electrical Engineering,72 (3),2023
WEPS Ediriweera, NWA Lidula,".Design and protection of microgrid clusters: A comprehensive review.",AIMS Energy ,10 (3),2022
Shanmugarajah Vinothine, Lidula N Widanagama Arachchige, Athula D Rajapakse, Roshani Kaluthanthrige,".Microgrid Energy Management and Methods for Managing Forecast Uncertainties.",Energies,15 (22),2022
D.K.J.S. Jayamaha, N.W.A. Lidula, A.D. Rajapakse,".Protection and grounding methods in DC microgrids: Comprehensive review and analysis.",Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews,Volume 120,2020
D.K.J.S. Jayamaha, N.W.A. Lidula, A.D. Rajapakse,".Protection and grounding methods in DC microgrids: Comprehensive review and analysis.",Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews,Volume 120,2020
Athula D. Rajapakse, Dharshana Muthumuni,".Implementation, Comparison and Application of an Average Simulation Model of a Wind Turbine Driven Doubly Fed Induction Generator.",Energies Journal ,10(11),2017
AD Rajapakse, D Muthumuni, C Senkow,".Impact of Islanding Detection Time Duration on the Stable Operation of a Synchronous Generator Controlled Microgrid.",Technology and Economics of Smart Grids and Sustainable Energy,2(1),2017
Technology and Economics of Smart Grids and Sustainable Energy,".Prototype Implementation of an Islanding Detection Relay Based on Pattern Classification of Current And Voltage Transients.",Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka,42 (1),2014
AD Rajapakse,".Voltage Balancing & Synchronization of Microgrids.",Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews Journal,,31,2014
T. Bambaravanage; A.S. Rodrigo; S.P. Kumarawadu,,".A New Scheme of Under Frequency Load Shedding and Islanding Operation.",Annual Trans. of IESL,1,2013
A.D. Rajapakse,".A Pattern Recognition Approach for Detecting Power Islands Using Transient Signals-Part II: Performance Evaluation.",IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery,27 (3),2012
A.D. Rajapakse,".Microgrids Research: A Review of Experimental Microgrids and Test Systems.",Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews Journal,,11 (1),2011
A.D. Rajapakse,".A Pattern Recognition Approach for Detecting Power Islands Using Transient Signals—Part I: Design and Implementation.",IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery,25 (4),2010
N. Mithulananthan; W. Ongsakul; C. Widjaya; R. Henson,".ASEAN towards Clean and Sustainable Energy: Potentials, Utilization and Barriers.",Renewable Energy Jounal,32 (9),
International/ Local Conferences (Presentations, Abstracts and Posters)
K.M.T.Kalpage, K.R.D. Peiris, K.A.I.R.P.Perera, M.G.C.I. Siriwardana, N.W.A. Lidula, M.T.A.P. Wickramarathna, "Wind Resource Assessment and Turbine Selection: Case Study for Mannar, Sri Lanka," in Electrical Engineering Conference 2015, EECon 2015, presented 17 December 2015.N.W.A. Lidula, N Mithulananthan, "Grid Integration of Large Scale Fixed Speed Wind Farm Considering Static Voltage Stability," Energy Symposium Sri Lanka 2015, Ministry of Power and Energy, presented 27 June 2015.
S.B.Wijesundara, W.L.K.D.Wijemanna, W.N.L.Weerakkody, R.M.M.P. Nishshanka, C.M. Wimalasiri and N.W.A. Lidula, "Identification of Transients for Islanding Detection in Power Systems," Presented at the IET Present Around The World, IET PATW 2015.
W.A.T. Thiwanka, U.S.Thotabaduge, E.H. Udageachchi, U.A.N.B. Undugoda, W.K.C.U Wanniarachchi and N.W.A. Lidula, "Designing A Microgrid System Based on Kukuleganga Hydro power Station," Presented at the IET Present Around The World, IET PATW 2014, 22 June 2014 .
N.W.A. Lidula, "A Study on Microgrid Control Mode Transition from Grid Connected to Islanded Operation," in proceedings of the 2011 Graduate Students Conference (GRADCON 2011), University of Manitoba, Canada, October 2011 .
N.W.A. Lidula and A.D. Rajapakse, "A Pattern Recognition Approach for Detecting Power Islands Using Transient Signals-Part I: Design and Implementation," Power and Energy Society General Meeting, 2011 IEEE, July 2011.
N.W.A. Lidula, " A Transient Based Islanding Detection Method: Performance Evaluation," in proceedings of the 2010 Graduate Students Conference (GRADCON 2010), University of Manitoba, Canada, October 2010.
N.W.A. Lidula, "Investigation of a Fast Islanding Detection Methodology," in proceedings of the 2009 Graduate Students Conference (GRADCON 2009), University of Manitoba, Canada, October 2009.
N.W.A. Lidula and N. Mithulananthan, "Grid Integration, Power Quality and Stability Issues of Wind Turbine Generators," in the Seminar on Development of Wind Energy Utilization in Thailand, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand, July 2006.
W. Ongsakul, N. Mithulananthan, R. Henson, C. Widjaya and N.W.A. Lidula, Invited paper, "Implementation of Renewable Energy Sources and Their Technologies in the ASEAN Region," Asian Energy Week, Beijing, China, 4-7 April 2006.
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