Academic & Professional

Activities

Engineering research spanning wearable robotics, biomechanics, composite manufacturing, and industrial optimization — driven by real-world impact.

Research & Case Studies

RESEARCH PROJECTOngoing

Active Knee Exoskeleton for Osteoarthritis Treatment

Investigation of polycentric linkage mechanisms optimized via Genetic Algorithm to replicate the knee's Instantaneous Center of Rotation. Achieving sub-millimeter ICR tracking error (0.47 mm) through multi-objective GA optimization in MATLAB.

BiomechanicsKinematicsGenetic AlgorithmImpedance ControlFSM Gait Detection
Supervised by: Department of Mechanical Engineering, UoM
Tools: MATLAB · SolidWorks · Genetic Algorithm
INDUSTRIAL CASE STUDYCompleted

Carbon Dust Filtration System — AeroSIX Plate Cutting Area

Conducted a detailed case study on airborne carbon fiber particle risk at Future Fibres Lanka. Designed a sealed negative-pressure HEPA filtration room addressing occupational health risks in composite manufacturing environments.

Occupational SafetyHEPA FiltrationIndustrial HygieneComposite Manufacturing
Supervised by: Future Fibres Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
Tools: AutoCAD · Engineering Calculations
FEASIBILITY STUDYCompleted

STEM Development & Experiment Kit — Feasibility Study

Comprehensive three-pillar feasibility study (market, technical, financial) for an eco-friendly STEM experiment kit targeting primary school children in Sri Lanka. Includes NPV, IRR, risk matrix, and Gantt-based project scheduling.

STEM EducationMarket AnalysisFinancial ModellingRisk AssessmentEntrepreneurship
Supervised by: University of Moratuwa
Tools: MS Excel · Power BI · Risk Matrices
INDUSTRIAL CASE STUDYOngoing

Operational Throughput Optimization — Abans Auto (Pvt) Ltd

Analysis of Hero Motorcycle Assembly Plant operations identifying bottlenecks in PDI/QC (75 min/unit) and material handling waste (90 min/batch). Proposing facility layout optimization and dedicated functional test track.

Lean ManufacturingVSMFacility LayoutIndustrial Engineering
Supervised by: Abans Auto (Pvt) Ltd
Tools: AutoCAD · Simulation · Lean Tools

IEEE Activities

Vice Chairman
IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (RAS), UoM Chapter
Nov 2024 – Oct 2025

Executive decision-making and strategic planning. Mentored junior committees in event execution and technical project management.

Co-Chair — BatTalk 2.0
IEEE RAS, University of Moratuwa
Mar – Oct 2024

Directed planning and execution of a flagship technical talk series on AI/ML job dynamics in collaboration with industry experts and university faculty.

Programme & Logistics Committee Lead — MORA NexGen 1.0
IEEE RAS, University of Moratuwa
Jan – Mar 2024

Led end-to-end event logistics for a high-profile robotics competition targeting school students.

Profiles & Resources