Highly accomplished Senior Research Associate and Application Engineer with a robust background in robotics, IoT systems, and mechatronics. Proven expertise in leading advanced laboratory operations, developing interdisciplinary curricula, and supervising postgraduate research, evidenced by a strong publication record and successful grant acquisitions. Adept at translating complex technical concepts into practical applications and fostering academic-industry partnerships to drive innovation.
Senior Research Associate
Bangkok, Thailand
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Summary
Led advanced telecommunication laboratory operations, developed IoT systems engineering curriculum, and managed research initiatives for the AIT-ICT program.
Highlights
Managed and maintained 24/7 accessible Advanced Telecommunication Laboratories, ensuring 99% uptime and compliance with safety regulations through rigorous calibration and equipment maintenance.
Developed comprehensive curriculum, including lectures, laboratory materials, and assessments, for the IoT Systems Engineering postgraduate program, integrating interdisciplinary approaches and advanced technical skills.
Supervised and mentored 1st-year postgraduate students, providing critical feedback on research gap identification, problem-solving, and academic writing, leading to enhanced publication readiness.
Developed and submitted compelling research proposals for seed funding, effectively outlining objectives, scope, and potential impact to secure resources for AIT-ICT program initiatives.
Served as an industrial consultation representative for the IoT program, providing expert advice, fostering strategic partnerships, and facilitating knowledge sharing between academia and industry stakeholders.
Lecturer
Katubedda, Sri Lanka
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Summary
Delivered specialized lectures and coordinated laboratory activities in Industrial Automation and Robotics for final year undergraduate students.
Highlights
Delivered engaging lectures in Industrial Automation and Robotics for final year undergraduate students, enhancing their understanding of complex systems and practical applications.
Coordinated practical sessions for the Automation Laboratory, optimizing resource utilization and ensuring effective hands-on learning experiences for students.
Supervised multiple final year undergraduate projects, guiding students through research, design, and implementation phases to successful completion and presentation.
Instructor / Teaching Assistant / Tutor
Bangkok, Thailand
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Summary
Provided comprehensive instruction and mentorship across various engineering disciplines for undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
Highlights
Instructed postgraduate courses in IoT Technology and Design and Wireless Technologies for IoT, enhancing student expertise in emerging technical fields (2021-2022).
Tutored a postgraduate student in Digital & Analog Circuit Design, providing individualized support that improved academic performance (2016).
Provided teaching assistance for undergraduate courses including Analog Integrated Circuit and Industrial Control Systems, supporting effective learning for over 150 students (2015-2017).
Laboratory Supervisor
Bangkok, Thailand
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Summary
Oversaw and developed laboratory facilities and educational materials for undergraduate programs in Mechatronics, Electronics, and Communication Engineering.
Highlights
Maintained and upgraded undergraduate Electronics and Communication Laboratory facilities, ensuring optimal functionality and availability for over 200 students annually.
Developed and implemented comprehensive laboratory manuals for Mechatronics, Electronics, and Communication Engineering programs, improving student learning outcomes and practical skill development.
Delivered instruction and developed materials for Embedded Systems and Electro-Mechanical Machine Designs, impacting numerous undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Temporary Instructor
Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
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Summary
Conducted laboratory sessions for electronics and control systems, and facilitated university-sponsored outreach programs.
Highlights
Conducted effective laboratory sessions for electronics and control systems, enhancing student practical skills and theoretical understanding.
Facilitated laboratory sessions for university-sponsored outreach programs, engaging community members in STEM education.
Conducted laboratory sessions for basic electronics, alongside electronics and control systems, enhancing practical skill development for undergraduates.
Instructor
Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Summary
Delivered instruction in Mechatronics Systems to students.
Highlights
Provided instruction in Mechatronics Systems, equipping students with foundational knowledge and practical skills in the field.
Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Intern
E-kala, Sri Lanka
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Summary
Developed electrical maintenance manuals to standardize procedures and improve operational efficiency.
Highlights
Developed comprehensive electrical maintenance manuals, standardizing procedures and improving maintenance efficiency for critical machinery.
Industrial Engineer, Intern
Bangkok, Thailand
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Summary
Investigated and optimized dynamic production floor arrangements to enhance operational flow and efficiency.
Highlights
Investigated and optimized dynamic production floor arrangements, identifying key areas for improvement in workflow and operational efficiency.
Reviewer
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Summary
Reviewed 2 papers for the MERCon2024 Conference.
Highlights
Reviewed 2 research papers for the MERCon2024 Conference, contributing to the quality assurance of published academic work.
Reviewer
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Summary
Reviewed 2 papers for the SICET2024 Conference.
Highlights
Evaluated 2 academic papers for the SICET2024 Conference, ensuring adherence to research standards and contributing to peer review processes.
Reviewer
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Summary
Reviewed 10 proposals for IEEE EPICS.
Highlights
Assessed 10 IEEE EPICS project proposals, providing critical feedback to support community-focused engineering initiatives.
Staff
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Summary
Contributed as staff to the TEAL2.0 Project.
Highlights
Supported the TEAL2.0 Project as a staff member, contributing to its online implementation and operational success.
Invited Reviewer
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Summary
Reviewed 1 journal paper for the IEEE IoT Journal.
Highlights
Provided expert review for 1 journal paper for the IEEE IoT Journal, upholding high academic standards in IoT research.
Organizer
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Summary
Organized an IoT-Hands on Training (IoT-HOT) workshop sponsored by an industrial partner.
Highlights
Organized the IoT-Hands on Training (IoT-HOT) workshop for ~25 attendees, securing industrial sponsorship and enhancing practical IoT skills.
Co-organizer
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Summary
Co-organized an online ICT seminar series.
Highlights
Co-organized an online ICT seminar series, facilitating knowledge dissemination and professional development for attendees.
Volunteer (Reviewer & Technical Advisor)
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Summary
Reviewed and advised ~25 undergraduate Capstone projects.
Highlights
Provided technical advisory and reviewed ~25 undergraduate Capstone projects, guiding students towards successful project completion.
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Doctoral Candidate
Robotics, Mechatronics
Courses
Proposed Thesis: Rehabilitation robotics for home environment
Supervisor: Dr. Chaklam Silpasuwanchai
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M. Eng.
Mechatronics
Courses
Thesis: Sensorless Terrain Estimation and Longitudinal Acceleration Suppression for a Wheeled Mobile Robot
Supervisor: Dr. A. M. Harsha S. Abeykoon
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B.Sc.
Engineering - Mechatronics
Grade: Second Class-Upper Division
Courses
Thesis: Motion Detection and Target tracking using a Pan-Tilt Camera
Supervisor: Prof. Manukid Pranichkun
Awarded By
IEEE-MERCon 2024, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Recognized for outstanding research conducted under supervision in Electrical Department, UoM.
Awarded By
Engineering Research Unit, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Awarded for exceptional research poster presentation conducted under supervision in Electrical Department, UoM.
Awarded By
National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission, Thailand
Secured funding for a research project focused on developing a bimanual tele-rehabilitation robot, with proposed clinical trial verification.
Awarded By
AIT Entrepreneurship Center, Thailand
Awarded for innovative solutions presented during a pitching competition focused on combating COVID-19.
Awarded By
University of Minho staff exchange program, Portugal
Received a grant for a project focusing on BLE microphone design for healthcare professionals, facilitating international academic exchange.
Awarded By
Asian Institute of Technology
Awarded for outstanding academic potential to support Master's in Engineering studies.
Published by
MERCon2024 Conference Proceedings
Summary
K. L. M. Perera, T. I. Hettiarachchi, J. A. S. S. Kumara, Arunya P. Senadeera S. D., R. M. M. Ruwanthika.
Published by
J. Low Power Electron. Appl.
Summary
Published in Journal of Low Power Electronics and Applications.
Published by
IntechOpen Book Chapter
Summary
K. V. S. K. R. S. Kumar, A. Taparugssanagorn, and S. D. A. P. Sanadeera.
Published by
PICMET Conference Proceedings
Summary
J. Hamilton, R. V. Thesenvitz, T. K. Das, and S. D. A. P. Senadeera.
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WorldS4 Conference Proceedings
Summary
S. Shakya, O. Bajracharya, R. Padmanabhuni, S. D. A. P. Senadeera, A. Taparugssanagorn and M. N. Dailey.
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ICSEC Conference Proceedings
Summary
L. J. Ballais, T. N. Sharma, H. W. Thu, S. D. A. P. Senadeera, A. Taparugssanagorn, and M. N. Dailey.
Published by
ACM SIGCOMM White Paper
Summary
A. Taparugssanagorn, S. D. A. P. Senadeera, R. Dehury, T. Das.
Published by
MERCon Conference Proceedings
Summary
S. Paudel, A. M. H. S. Abeykoon and S. D. A. P. Senadeera.
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ICIIS Conference Proceedings
Summary
S. D. A. P. Senadheera and A. M. H. S. Abeykoon.
Rehabilitation Robotics, Wheeled Mobile Robots, Tele-Rehabilitation, Industrial Automation, Motion Detection, Target Tracking, Mechatronics Systems, ROS (Robot Operating System), YoloV3.
IoT Systems Design, IoT Monitoring Systems, BLE Applications, Node-Red, Arduino, Wireless Technologies, Embedded Systems.
Research Proposal Development, Grant Writing, Experimental Design, Data Analysis, Academic Writing, Publication, Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, Design Thinking Framework.
Equipment Calibration, Safety Regulations, Laboratory Maintenance, Downtime Minimization, Facility Management, Resource Optimization.
Lecture Material Development, Laboratory Manuals, Assessment Design, Interdisciplinary Approaches, Postgraduate Program Design.
Undergraduate Supervision, Postgraduate Supervision, Lecture Delivery, Laboratory Coordination, Tutoring, Student Guidance.
C, Python, SolidWorks, ARM mbed OS, TINA-TI.
Project Coordination, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership.
Industrial Consultation, Technical Writing, Presentation Skills, Partnership Development, Knowledge Sharing.
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Summary
Developed a robotic platform utilizing YoloV3, ROS, and Python for knee-surgery recovery.
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Developed a bimanual tele-rehabilitation robot using model-based design, ARM mbed OS, SolidWorks, and C.
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Designed and implemented a scalable tele-presence robot using ROS and Python.
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Conducted research and development for an industrial battery health monitoring system using TINA-TI, C, and Python.
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Integrated a light and pH measurement system for wastewater treatment using Arduino.