Research Interests

• Electrical Power Systems
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Smart Grid Technologies

Researches & Projects Completed

1. Design and Analysis of Hybrid Renewable Energy System for Off-Grid Rural Electrification.
2. Optimization of Solar Panel Orientation and Tilt Angles for Maximum Energy Generation in Different Climatic Conditions.
3. Design and Implementation of an Independent Energy Monitoring and Fault Detection System for Domestic Solar Plants.
4. Design and Implementation of an IOT-based Automated Monitoring and Pump Control System for Reliable Rural Water Distribution.
5. Design and Implementation of an IOT-based Solar Site Analyzer for Real-time Feasibility Assessment.

Projects Involved

Contributed to RUSL-Ifas/HT Collaborative Industrial Travelling University ‘Zero Emission Project’, Faculty of Technology, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka collaborated with Environmental Campus Birkenfeld (Germany).

(March 2020)

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https://www.imat-master.com/travelling-university/

https://www.stoffstrom.org/academic-studies-further-education/traveling-university/?lang=en

Ongoing Research Projects

1. Disparity Between the Predicted Solar Power Output Generated by Simulation Software and the Actual Real-time Performance of Solar PV Systems.
2. Modeling Modular Second-Life Lithium-Ion Battery Pack for Solar PV Applications using SOH and Capacity Estimation.

Conference Papers

• W. B. D. M. R. K. Dissanayaka, H. M. Fahim, M. Z. M. Umar, K. W. K. Rathnayake, N. Sakthivelnathan, “Design and Implementation of an Independent Energy Monitoring and Fault Detection System for Domestic Solar Plants”, The 3 rd International Conference on University-Industry Collaborations for Sustainable Development (ICSD), Mar. 2026, Colombo, Sri Lanka, page(s) 459-469. ISSN: 3051-4606. 
• S. Janoyan, K. A. N. Nimsara, W. B. D. M. R. K. Dissanayaka, N. Sakthivelnathan, “Design and Implementation of an IOT based Solar Site Analyzer for Real-Time Feasibility Assessment”, The 3 rd International Conference on University- Industry Collaborations for Sustainable Development (ICSD), Mar. 2026, Colombo, Sri Lanka, page(s) 439-448. ISSN: 3051-4606. 
• W. B. D. M. R. K. Dissanayaka, “Design and Implementation of an IOT-based Automated Monitoring and Pump Control System for Reliable Rural Water Distribution”, 9 th International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University (IRCUWU), Feb. 2026, Badulla, Sri Lanka, page 100. ISBN: 978-624-6685-24-9. 
• W. B. D. M. R. K. Dissanayaka, D. M. P. Adithya, K. A. K. P. S. Kodithuwakku, W. P. I. U. Wikramanayake, N. Sakthivelnathan, “Maximizing Solar Energy Output through Optimal Panel Tilt Angle and Orientation under Different Climatic Conditions”, The 3 rd International Conference on University-Industry Collaborations for Sustainable Development (ICSD), Mar.
  2026, Colombo, Sri Lanka, page 154. ISSN: 3051-4592.

Teaching Expertise

Undergraduate:

• ETE432TC3 Electrical Drives and Control
• ETE327TC3 Electrical Transmission and Distribution Systems
• ETE328TC3 Electrical Machine II
• ETE331TC3 Embedded Systems
• ETE223TC3 Renewable Power Generation
• ETE225TC3 Electronics for Technologists
• ETE222TC3 Electrical Machine I
• ETW121BC3 Engineering Drawing

Professional Experience

Professional Memberships

• Member of Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
  (October 2025 – Present)
• Member of International Association of Engineers (IAENG)
  (November 2025 – Present)

Workshops & Training

• Conducted one-day seminar on ‘Arduino’, organized by the Department of Engineering Technology, Faculty of Technology, University of Jaffna for the students of Kilinochchi Central College. (September 2025)
• Conducted one-day seminar on ‘Arduino for beginners’, organized by the Department of Engineering Technology, Faculty of Technology, University of Jaffna for the ICT teachers of Kilinochchi District. (September 2023)

Skills & Expertise

• PSCAD
• AutoCAD Electrical
• System Advisor Model
• HOMER
• MATLAB
• Proteus
• Tina TI
• Do-more Designer
• ItSpice
• NI LabVIEW
• DIAlux evo
• MS word