Senior Professor, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Sisil Kumarawadu, Ph.D., is a Senior Professor in Electrical Engineering at the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, and a distinguished professor at Shanghai University of Electric Power. With expertise in smart energy-efficient systems, systems automation, and AI applications, he has made significant contributions to robotics, intelligent systems, and applied statistics. His leadership extends to his past roles as the Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Chairman of the Board of Governors at the Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies. Dr. Kumarawadu’s career includes research, teaching, and mentorship, further enhancing his stature as a leading academic and innovator in electrical engineering. 📚💡🌍
Publication Profile
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Education:
Dr. Kumarawadu holds a Ph.D. in Robotics and Intelligent Systems from Saga National University, Japan (2003), a Master’s degree in Advanced Systems Control Engineering from the same institution (2000), and a First Class Honours BSc in Electrical Engineering from the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (1996). 🎓📘
Experience:
Dr. Kumarawadu has over two decades of experience in academia, having served as a Senior Professor, Professor, and Associate Professor in Electrical Engineering at the University of Moratuwa. He has held notable positions including the Exetel Endowed Professor in Artificial Intelligence and Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the National Central University, Taiwan. He has delivered keynote speeches at major international conferences and has contributed to several research projects in automation, energy systems, and AI. 🏫🌍📈
Research Interests:
Dr. Kumarawadu’s research interests include smart energy-efficient systems, systems automation and control, AI applications, and applied statistics. He is particularly focused on innovations in robotics, intelligent transportation systems, and sustainable energy solutions, contributing to various cutting-edge advancements in these fields. ⚡🤖🔬
Awards:
Dr. Kumarawadu has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Sri Lanka Education Leadership Award (2019), the National Research Council Merit Award for Scientific Publications (2010), and the Presidential Award for Scientific Research Publications (2007, 2008). He has also been honored as an Overseas Distinguished Professor by Shanghai University of Electric Power and recognized in the Marquis Who’s Who in the World (25th Edition). 🏆🥇🎖️
Publications:
“NILM for Commercial Buildings: Deep Neural Networks Tackling Non-Linear and Multi-Phase Loads,” Energies (Section F: Electrical Engineering), Vol. 17, Issue 15, August 2024.
“A Biphasic Machine Learning Approach for Detecting Electricity Theft Cyberattacks in Smart Grids,” IEEE Trans. Smart Grids (under review).
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“Dijkstra Method Based Zone Temperature Management Strategy for Optimal Energy Saving with Guaranteed Thermal Comfort,” The International Journal of Building Science and its Applications (under review).
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“Review on Li-Ion Battery Parameter Extraction Methods,” IEEE Access, Vol. 11, 2023.
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“Deep Learning-based Non-Intrusive Load Monitoring for a Three-Phase System,” IEEE Access, Vol. 11, 2023.
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