Aruna Ranaweera

Professor at University of Kelaniya, PhD(Kyung Hee University, South Korea)

Colombo

Research Expertise

Wireless Power Transfer
Metamaterials
Supercapacitor Assisted Power Electronics
Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Surfaces, Coatings and Films
Condensed Matter Physics
Acoustics and Ultrasonics
Electrochemistry
Biomaterials
Control and Systems Engineering
Computer Networks and Communications
Signal Processing
Hardware and Architecture
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Computer Science Applications
Biomedical Engineering

About

I am dedicated and passionate about inspiring and engaging my students in an effective learning process to generate new knowledge, do innovations, engage in technology transfer, and enhance human capital through interdisciplinary and collaborative research for the well-being of academia, industry, and society.

Publications

Experimental investigation of compact metamaterial for high efficiency mid-range wireless power transfer applications

Journal of Applied Physics / Jul 28, 2014

Ranaweera, A. L. A. K., Duong, T. P., & Lee, J.-W. (2014). Experimental investigation of compact metamaterial for high efficiency mid-range wireless power transfer applications. Journal of Applied Physics, 116(4). https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4891715

Anisotropic metamaterial for efficiency enhancement of mid-range wireless power transfer under coil misalignment

Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics / Oct 08, 2015

Ranaweera, A. L. A. K., Moscoso, C. A., & Lee, J.-W. (2015). Anisotropic metamaterial for efficiency enhancement of mid-range wireless power transfer under coil misalignment. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 48(45), 455104. https://doi.org/10.1088/0022-3727/48/45/455104

An active metasurface for field-localizing wireless power transfer using dynamically reconfigurable cavities

Scientific Reports / Aug 13, 2019

Ranaweera, A. L. A. K., Pham, T. S., Bui, H. N., Ngo, V., & Lee, J.-W. (2019). An active metasurface for field-localizing wireless power transfer using dynamically reconfigurable cavities. Scientific Reports, 9(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-48253-7

Experiments on localized wireless power transmission using a magneto-inductive wave two-dimensional metamaterial cavity

Applied Physics Express / Mar 04, 2016

Pham, T. S., Ranaweera, A. K., Lam, V. D., & Lee, J.-W. (2016). Experiments on localized wireless power transmission using a magneto-inductive wave two-dimensional metamaterial cavity. Applied Physics Express, 9(4), 044101. https://doi.org/10.7567/apex.9.044101

Analysis and experiments on Fano interference using a 2D metamaterial cavity for field localized wireless power transfer

Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics / Jul 11, 2017

Pham, T. S., Ranaweera, A. K., Ngo, D. V., & Lee, J.-W. (2017). Analysis and experiments on Fano interference using a 2D metamaterial cavity for field localized wireless power transfer. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 50(30), 305102. https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6463/aa7988

Experimental investigation of 3D metamaterial for mid-range wireless power transfer

2014 IEEE Wireless Power Transfer Conference / May 01, 2014

Ranaweera, A. L. A. K., Duong, T. P., Lee, B.-S., & Lee, J.-W. (2014, May). Experimental investigation of 3D metamaterial for mid-range wireless power transfer. 2014 IEEE Wireless Power Transfer Conference. https://doi.org/10.1109/wpt.2014.6839602

Analysis and Experiment of Self‐Powered, Pulse‐Based Energy Harvester Using 400 V FEP‐Based Segmented Triboelectric Nanogenerators and 98.2% Tracking Efficient Power Management IC for Multi‐Functional IoT Applications

Advanced Functional Materials / Feb 24, 2023

Chandrarathna, S. C., Graham, S. A., Ali, M., Ranaweera, A. L. A. K., Karunarathne, M. L., Yu, J. S., & Lee, J. (2023). Analysis and Experiment of Self‐Powered, Pulse‐Based Energy Harvester Using 400 V FEP‐Based Segmented Triboelectric Nanogenerators and 98.2% Tracking Efficient Power Management IC for Multi‐Functional IoT Applications. Advanced Functional Materials, 33(17). Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202213900

Improving the Energy Storage of Standalone PV Systems while Enhancing the Charging Efficiency using Supercapacitors

2019 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology (ICIT) / Feb 01, 2019

Piyumal, P. L. A. K., Ranaweera, A. L. A. K., Kalingamudali, S. R. D., & Kularatna, N. (2019, February). Improving the Energy Storage of Standalone PV Systems while Enhancing the Charging Efficiency using Supercapacitors. 2019 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology (ICIT). https://doi.org/10.1109/icit.2019.8755174

Design of an auto disconnecting regulator and a safety switch to prevent domestic gas leakages

2020 International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE) / Sep 24, 2020

Rajapaksha, R. M. I. U., Perera, P. S. H., Nandasena, P. K. D. M., Gunarathna, P. S. T. K., Gihan Kanishka, P. P. D., Ranaweera, A. L. A. K., & Kalingamudali, S. R. D. (2020, September 24). Design of an auto disconnecting regulator and a safety switch to prevent domestic gas leakages. 2020 International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE). https://doi.org/10.1109/scse49731.2020.9312996

Analysis of Impedance Matching Technique for Novel Supercapacitor Assisted PV Systems

IECON 2020 The 46th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society / Oct 18, 2020

Piyumal, P. L. A. K., Ranaweera, A. L. A. K., Kalingamudali, S. R. D., & Kularatna, N. (2020, October 18). Analysis of Impedance Matching Technique for Novel Supercapacitor Assisted PV Systems. IECON 2020 The 46th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society. https://doi.org/10.1109/iecon43393.2020.9254315

Novel Approach for Harnessing Maximum Energy from PV Systems using Supercapacitors

2018 IEEE Region 10 Humanitarian Technology Conference (R10-HTC) / Dec 01, 2018

Piyumal, P. L. A. K., Ranaweera, A. L. A. K., Kalingamudali, S. R. D., & Kularatna, N. (2018, December). Novel Approach for Harnessing Maximum Energy from PV Systems using Supercapacitors. 2018 IEEE Region 10 Humanitarian Technology Conference (R10-HTC). https://doi.org/10.1109/r10-htc.2018.8629801

Active metamaterial designs for dyanamically controllable wireless power transfer applications

2016 URSI Asia-Pacific Radio Science Conference (URSI AP-RASC) / Aug 01, 2016

Ranaweera, A. L. A. K., Pham, T. S., Ngo, V., & Lee, J.-W. (2016, August). Active metamaterial designs for dyanamically controllable wireless power transfer applications. 2016 URSI Asia-Pacific Radio Science Conference (URSI AP-RASC). https://doi.org/10.1109/ursiap-rasc.2016.7601278

Maximum Power Point Tracking of an Off-Grid Photovoltaic System Consisting of a Series Connected Supercapacitor with a Step-Down Converter

ECS Transactions / Apr 24, 2022

Piyumal, K., Ranaweera, A., Kalingamudali, S., & Kularatna, N. (2022). Maximum Power Point Tracking of an Off-Grid Photovoltaic System Consisting of a Series Connected Supercapacitor with a Step-Down Converter. ECS Transactions, 107(1), 16233–16250. https://doi.org/10.1149/10701.16233ecst

Efficiency Optimization of Supercapacitor Assisted Low Dropout (SCALDO) Regulators

2020 IEEE 8th R10 Humanitarian Technology Conference (R10-HTC) / Dec 01, 2020

Jayasekara, L. D. P. S., Piyumal, P. L. A. K., Ranaweera, A. L. A. K., & Kalingamudali, S. R. D. (2020, December 1). Efficiency Optimization of Supercapacitor Assisted Low Dropout (SCALDO) Regulators. 2020 IEEE 8th R10 Humanitarian Technology Conference (R10-HTC). https://doi.org/10.1109/r10-htc49770.2020.9356952

Smart System Using Lora Technology to Connect Rural Areas Underserved By Existing Internet and Telecommunication Technologies

ECS Transactions / Apr 24, 2022

Jayasekara, P. S., Gurusinghe, T. N., Wijesooriya, H. E., Seneviratne, J., Ranaweera, A., Jayathilaka, C., Wijesundera, R. P., & Kalingamudali, S. (2022). Smart System Using Lora Technology to Connect Rural Areas Underserved By Existing Internet and Telecommunication Technologies. ECS Transactions, 107(1), 17731–17744. https://doi.org/10.1149/10701.17731ecst

Experimental study on resonant wireless power transfer to mechanically flexible receiver for wearable electronics

2015 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation & USNC/URSI National Radio Science Meeting / Jul 01, 2015

Ranaweera, A. L. A. K., & Lee, J.-W. (2015, July). Experimental study on resonant wireless power transfer to mechanically flexible receiver for wearable electronics. 2015 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation & USNC/URSI National Radio Science Meeting. https://doi.org/10.1109/aps.2015.7304593

Supercapacitor Assisted Hybrid PV System for Efficient Solar Energy Harnessing

Electronics / Oct 04, 2021

Piyumal, K., Ranaweera, A., Kalingamudali, S., & Kularatna, N. (2021). Supercapacitor Assisted Hybrid PV System for Efficient Solar Energy Harnessing. Electronics, 10(19), 2422. https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10192422

Detoxification and Removal of Hexavalent Chromium in Aquatic Systems: Applications of Bioremediation

Nepal Journal of Biotechnology / Dec 31, 2022

Aththanayake, A. M. K. C. B., Rathnayake, I. V. N., & Deeyamulla, M. P. (2022). Detoxification and Removal of Hexavalent Chromium in Aquatic Systems: Applications of Bioremediation. Nepal Journal of Biotechnology, 10(2), 57–76. https://doi.org/10.54796/njb.v10i2.243

Determining Differentially Expressed Genes in Dengue Patients during Disease Progression

PROCEEDINGS OF THE SLIIT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCEMENTS IN SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES [SICASH] / Dec 01, 2023

Coorey, H., Jayatillaka, R., Jayathilaka, N., & Ambanpola, N. (2023, December 1). Determining Differentially Expressed Genes in Dengue Patients during Disease Progression. PROCEEDINGS OF THE SLIIT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCEMENTS IN SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES [SICASH]. https://doi.org/10.54389/ajrm6708

Implementation of Smart Parking System Using Image Processing

Proceedings of the SLIIT International Conference on Engineering and Technology / Mar 23, 2023

Amarasooriya, P. M. D. S., Peiris, M. P. P. L., & Herath, H. M. D. S. (2023, March 23). Implementation of Smart Parking System Using Image Processing. Proceedings of the SLIIT International Conference on Engineering and Technology. https://doi.org/10.54389/tmim3086

SIMULATION AND OPTIMIZATION-BASED APPROACHES TO ASSESS THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE RETAIL SUPPLY CHAIN NETWORK DESIGNS

World Conference on Supply Chain Management / Jun 30, 2017

Munasinghe, I., & Rupasinghe, T. (2017, June 30). SIMULATION AND OPTIMIZATION-BASED APPROACHES TO ASSESS THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE RETAIL SUPPLY CHAIN NETWORK DESIGNS. World Conference on Supply Chain Management. https://doi.org/10.17501/wcosm.2017.2102

Technology Commercialization in Chinese Universities: An Innovation System Approach

Global Perspectives on Technology Transfer and Commercialization / Mar 31, 2011

Xue, L., & Zhou, L. (2011). Technology Commercialization in Chinese Universities: An Innovation System Approach. In Global Perspectives on Technology Transfer and Commercialization. Edward Elgar Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781849809788.00008

A Wi-Fi Based Smart Energy Efficient Wireless Sensor Network for Yield Prediction in Precision Agriculture

2021 International Conference on Circuits, Controls and Communications (CCUBE) / Dec 23, 2021

Narayan, R., & Nageshwari, N. (2021, December 23). A Wi-Fi Based Smart Energy Efficient Wireless Sensor Network for Yield Prediction in Precision Agriculture. 2021 International Conference on Circuits, Controls and Communications (CCUBE). https://doi.org/10.1109/ccube53681.2021.9702713

Resonant Rectifier ICs for Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting Using Low-voltage Drop Diode Equivalents

Feb 20, 2017

Din, A. U., Chandrathna, S. C., & Lee, J.-W. (2017). Resonant Rectifier ICs for Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting Using Low-voltage Drop Diode Equivalents. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints201702.0078.v1

PICC 2020 Conference Schedule

2020 International Conference on Power, Instrumentation, Control and Computing (PICC) / Dec 17, 2020

PICC 2020 Conference Schedule. (2020, December 17). 2020 International Conference on Power, Instrumentation, Control and Computing (PICC). https://doi.org/10.1109/picc51425.2020.9362372

Pulse Width Modulation Method Applied to Nonlinear Model Predictive Control on an Under-actuated Small Satellite

Jan 11, 2020

Pulse Width Modulation Method Applied to Nonlinear Model Predictive Control on an Under-actuated Small Satellite. (2020). American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2021-0559.vid

Design and Implementation IoT SmartPlug for Electricity Usage

2019 International Symposium on Electronics and Smart Devices (ISESD) / Oct 01, 2019

Giay, Y., & Adiono, T. (2019, October). Design and Implementation IoT SmartPlug for Electricity Usage. 2019 International Symposium on Electronics and Smart Devices (ISESD). https://doi.org/10.1109/isesd.2019.8909669

Commemorative Issue of Defence Science Journal on Golden Jubilee of DRDO

Defence Science Journal / Mar 25, 2010

Moorthy, A. (2010). Commemorative Issue of Defence Science Journal on Golden Jubilee of DRDO. Defence Science Journal, 60(2), 121–123. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.60.345

Experimental investigation of 1D, 2D, and 3D metamaterials for efficiency enhancement in a 6.78MHz wireless power transfer system

2016 IEEE Wireless Power Transfer Conference (WPTC) / May 01, 2016

Wenwen Li, Ping Wang, Yao, C., Zhang, Y., & Tang, H. (2016, May). Experimental investigation of 1D, 2D, and 3D metamaterials for efficiency enhancement in a 6.78MHz wireless power transfer system. 2016 IEEE Wireless Power Transfer Conference (WPTC). https://doi.org/10.1109/wpt.2016.7498809

Considerations in unit substation design to optimize reliability and electrical workplace safety

2010 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference - Conference Record / May 01, 2010

Durocher, D. B. (2010, May). Considerations in unit substation design to optimize reliability and electrical workplace safety. 2010 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference - Conference Record. https://doi.org/10.1109/icps.2010.5489875

Education

Kyung Hee University - Global Campus

Doctor of Philosophy, Department of Electronics and Radio Engineering / February, 2017

Yongin

University of Kelaniya Faculty of Science

B.Sc., Department of Physics / March, 2006

Kelaniya

Experience

University of Kelaniya Faculty of Science

Professor / November, 2021Present

Lecturer / July, 2008Present

Assistant Lecturer / June, 2006February, 2008

Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

Lecturer / February, 2008June, 2008

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