Dr. Eng. Kamalanath Samarakoon is a Senior Lecturer of the Department of Computer Engineering. He
entered the Faculty of Engineering, the University of Peradeniya, in 1985. He received the BScEng
degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering in 1991, the M.Eng. in computer science from Asian
Institute of Technology, Thailand in 1996, and the Ph.D. degree from Cardiff University, the U.K.
in 2012.
He has wide industrial experience, particularly in electrical power generation, instrumentation
and controls. He joined Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), the public power utility of Sri Lanka, in
1992 as an Electrical Engineer and worked for 15 years in the areas of hydro power plant
rehabilitation, maintenance, instrumentation, and control, and as a Chief Engineer (Computer
application and IT).
In 2007, he joined the Department of Computer Engineering, the University of Peradeniya as a
Senior Lecturer. From 2009 to 2012, he worked as a Research Assistant while studying for a Ph.D.
degree at Cardiff University.
He has published more than 25 papers in journals and conferences. He is a Chartered Engineer in
Sri Lanka and in the U.K. and a Fellow of the IESL and IET and a senior member of IEEE.
Best Research Paper Award (3rd Place) at National Energy Symposium, Sri Lanka, 2015
Hiran Tillekeratne Special Award
for the outstanding postgraduate research carried out in the field of Engineering from 2010 to
2012, awarded by the University Grants Commission, Sri Lanka, in 2013
Member of the winning team of iSolve, the contest for developing business from the University
Research, Cardiff University, UK, 2011
‘National Science and Technology Award ’ in the category of ‘Quality
Improvement of Products, Processes, and Services’ for the R&D work conducted in CEB,
organized by the National Science Foundation and Ministry of Science and Technology, and awarded
by His Excellency, the President of Sri Lanka, in 2006
Wimalasurendra Award
for the best on-the-job Research and Development, awarded by the Institution of Engineers, Sri
Lanka, in 2000, for the R&D conducted in CEB
‘Award for Excellent Achievement’ in the Client-Server System Development Course
conducted by the Centre of International Co-operation for Computerization (CICC), Tokyo, 1999
Postgraduate scholarship to study abroad at the Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand, 1995
Chairman,
Evaluation Panel for Recognizing Electrical and Electronic Engineering Degree Programme, South
Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2020, Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka
Chairman,
Evaluation Panel for Recognizing Bio-Medical Engineering Degree Programme, University of
Moratuwa, 2020, Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka
Chairman,
Evaluation Panel for Recognizing Electronic and Communication Engineering Degree Programme, Open
University of Sri Lanka, 2020, Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka
Chairman,
Evaluation Panel for Recognizing Electronic and Communication Engineering Degree Programme,
Kothalawela Defence University, 2019, Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka
Panel Member,
Evaluation Panel for Recognizing Electrical and Electronic Engineering Degree Programme,
University of Jaffna, 2018 and 2019, Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka
Panel Member,
Evaluation Panel for Recognizing Electrical and Electronic Engineering Degree Programme, South
Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2018, Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka
Consultant,
Kandy Municipality Council for design review of public addressing system and sound system, CCTV
system of Kandy City Auditorium, 2019
TEC member,
Kandy Municipality Council, for procuring a conferencing system for the council chamber
TEC member,
Institute of the Fundamental Studies (IFS), Sri Lanka, for procuring a solar panel system worth
Rs. 20 million, 2018
Consultant for tender evaluation,
for co-operatives and rural banks of Kandy district to purchase CCTV, Generators, computers and
software 2014-2019
Consultant,
Institute of the Fundamental Studies (IFS), Sri Lanka, for rehabilitating the electrical wiring
system, 2017-2018
Consultant,
Ceylon Electricity Board, Sri Lanka, for evaluating contract documents and design reviews of
electrical systems, 2018
Consultant,
Tetra Tech Co. for designing and implementing new bulk supply electricity distribution systems
for residential teacher training schools and multi-storied office premises of the Education
Department, worth more than LKR 100 million (160 kVA or more), 2015-2017.
Consultant,
To Department of Engineering Services for the erection of electrical and communication systems
of the new Teldeniya Hospital, 2017.
Review Committee Member,
National Science and Technology Commission, Ministry of Science and Technology, Sri Lanka, for
Performance review of National Engineering Research and Development (NERD) Centre, Sri Lanka,
2013
Consultant
, for Designing a Data Acquisition System for Kotmale Dam, HO&M, Mahaweli Authority,
Ministry of Irrigation, Sri Lanka, 2006
Consultant
, Feasibility study on Mini-hydro plants for Watawala Plantation Group (a leading tea plantation
company), Sri Lanka, 2006,
Part-Time Advisor/Consultant for Programming,
Diversified Agricultural Research Project (DARP), United States Agency for International
Development (USAID), 1992 (To modify the Payroll system of the Department of Agriculture, Sri
Lanka)
Asia Clean Energy Forum, Asian Development Bank,
Philippines, 2016
Solution for Kandy City Traffic Problem
, Workshop organised by IESL – Kadurata Chapter in 2015
Workshops are conducted to promote Junior Inventor of the Year
, organised by the Institution of Engineers (IESL), Sri Lanka, for the students and school
teachers of all zones of the Central Province in 2007, 2008 and from 2013–2018.
Panel Member for selecting Junior Inventor of the Year (preliminary rounds held in Central
Province)
, organised by the Institution of Engineers (IESL), Kandurata Chapter, Sri Lanka from 2013
– 2018.
Teacher Training on Technology Stream
Electronics for Engineering Technology 2014
Electronics for Bio-Technology 2015
Electrical for Engineering Technology 2015
Electronic for Engineering Technology 2016
Electrical for Engineering Technology 2016
Power system frequency and voltage control through demand response using smart meters.
Presentation organized by IEEE, Power and Energy Society, Oct 2012
Smart metering and demand-side management in power system frequency and voltage control,
Preconference workshop: Next Generation Power Systems (SMART GRIDS)
6th IEEE International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS)
, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, 2011
Introduction of smart meters to Sri Lanka: Advantages, Challenges and Pitfalls,
Presentation organized by Power High Voltage and Energy Systems Club (PHES) with IEEE Sri Lanka
Central Region Subsection, July 2010
Use of smart meters for Kandy City Distribution Automation Project,
A presentation made to the officers and engineers of the Ceylon Electricity Board, Kandy, July
2010
Computerization of Power Utilities
, Seminar organized by Power Engineering Society, Faculty of Engineering, Peradeniya, 2006
Utility Wide Area Networks
, CPD program organised by IEE Sri Lanka Chapter, January 2006
Data Acquisition System for Reliability Centered Maintenance of Power Plants
, CPD program organised by IEE Sri Lanka Chapter, December 2004
2020: Training Programme on Preparing for IESL accreditation
2019: Training for Panel Members Undertaking Accreditation Assessment Visits, IESL
2013: Animation Technology Development, Fuzou, China
2009-2012: Postgraduate research leading to PhD, Cardiff University, UK
2012: Business and Enterprise, Cardiff University, UK
2010: IEEE tutorials, Summer Meeting, Michigan, Detroit, USA
Smart distribution systems(0.8 IEEE CEU and 8 PDH)
Deeper view of smart grid (0.4 IEEE CEU and 4 PDH)
2008: Academic Visitor, Research on integrating smart metering concepts to demand side
management, Cardiff University, UK
2008: Power System Modelling and Simulation, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya
2008: Five-day workshop on Exploring opportunities in nano-science and nano-technology,
organised by Postgraduate Institute of Science and Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka, Kandy
2007: Trained a Trainer Program, Toastmasters International, District 82 P, Sri Lanka Division
2007: JAVA EE5 Training, IT Centre, University of Peradeniya, May
2006: Hydropower development, Follow-up training by Swedpower AB, Vietnam
2005: Toastmasters International Speechcraft Communication Series, organised by Colombo
Toastmasters Club
2005: Hydropower development, Swedpower AB, Sweden
1999: Client/Server Application System Development, Centre of the International Co-operation for
Computerisation (CICC), Tokyo, Japan
1995 – 1996: Postgraduate Research leading to M.Eng, Asian Institute of Technology,
Thailand
European Union-Sri Lanka Energy Erasmus+ project for developing an online master's energy
programme with four Sri Lankan Universities. Project in progress 2019-2021
Use of mobile devices for science teaching, NRC Grant, published two journal papers and three
conference papers. 2013-2015
Use of smart meters for power system operation and controls, Cardiff University, UK. Obtained a
PhD degree, published two journal papers, four monographs and eight conference papers, received
one award from 2009 to 2012
Research and development in the Ceylon Electricity Board received two national awards. Published
one journal paper and two conference papers, 1996-2007
Development of object-oriented client-server distributed systems, Asian Institute of Technology,
Thailand, 1995-1996. Obtained a Master's degree
Systems and Sensing, Peradeniya Engineering Faculty Research Group, 1992, Published 3 conference
papers
Adaptive people movement and action prediction using CCTV to control appliances
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Research Interests:
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
Computer Control in Power Systems
Industrial Control Systems and Smart Systems
Mobile Applications for Education
Image Processing
Data Mining in Power System Operation
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The correlation between three teleconnections and leptospirosis incidence in the Kandy District, Sri Lanka, 2004â2019
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