.

 Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

 Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna


  Prof. H.C.P. Karunasena
  PhD (QUT, Australia), MSc (Moratuwa, SL), BSc Eng (Moratuwa, SL)

Professor,
Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering,
Faculty of Engineering,
University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.
Email:- chaminda@mme.ruh.ac.lk                                              .
Telephone:- +94 912245765/6/7 Ext 5232
Fax:- +94-91-2245762

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ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4203-831X
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   Resume   

  Qualifications


  Research interest

  • Meshfree methods: Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH)

  • Discrete Element Methods (DEM)

  • Modelling of microscale morphological changes of plant tissues during drying

  • Renewable energy (Sea wave, Bio fuel, Solar PV or thermal, Wind and etc.)

  • Thermodynamics heat and mass transfer

  • Machines for industrial applications

  Professional Experience

  • Adjunct Professor, School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Australia. (October 2022 –December 2024)

  • Professor, Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. (March 2021 to date)

  • Senior Lecturer (Grade II), Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. (October 2015 to March 2021)

  • Lecturer - Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. (July 2009 – October 2015)

  • Visiting Fellow, School of Chemistry, Physics and Mechanical Engineering, Science and Engineering Faculty, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Australia. (November 2014 –November 2015)

  • Engineer - Loadstar(Pvt.) Ltd., Sri Lanka. (November 2007 - July 2009)

  • Management Trainee - Loadstar(Pvt.) Ltd., Sri Lanka. (November 2006 - November 2007)

  Publications

    Book Chapters:

  1. Karunasena, H. C. P. & Senadeera, W. (2016). Numerical modelling of morphological changes of food plant materials during drying.In M. Zhang, B. Bhandari, & Z. Fang (Eds.), Hand Book of Vegetables and Vegetable Products (pp. 387-427). New York: CRC press.. ISBN 9781498753869 https://www.crcpress.com/Handbook-of-Drying-of-Vegetables-and-Vegetable-Products/Zhang-Bhandari-Fang/p/book/9781498753869

  2. Rathnayaka Mudiyanselage, C. M., Karunasena, H. C. P., Gu, Y. T., Guan, L., and Senadeera, W.(2018). Three-dimensional (3-d) numerical modelling of morphogenesis of dehydrated fruits and vegetables. In Chen, Guangnan (Ed.), Advances in Agricultural Machinery and Technologies (pp. 431-454). New York: CRC press. ISBN 9781351132381 https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/e/9781351132381

  3. Rathnayaka, C. M., Wijerathne, W. D. C. C., Karunasena, H. C. P., Senadeera, W., and Gu, Y. T. (2017). Microscale and Multiscale Computational Modelling of Morphological Changes in Plant Cellular Structure during Drying with a coupled Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics and Coarse Grained Appraoch. In M. B. Liu, X. Han, Y. T. Gu, & Z. R. Li (Eds.), Advances in Computational Engineering Science (pp. 1-10), Ohio: ScienTech Publisher. ISBN 9781946018014 https://www.sci-en-tech.com/Books/index.php/eBook/catalog/book/4

    Journal Papers:

  1. C.P.Batuwatta-Gamage, Rathnayaka, C. M., Karunasena, H. C. P., Wijerathne, W. D. C. C., H.Jeong, Z.G.Welsh, M.A.Karim, and Gu, Y. T. (2022). A physics-informed neural network-based surrogate framework to predict moisture concentration and shrinkage of a plant cell during drying. Journal of Food Engineering, 332: 111137. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2022.111137

  2. Rathnayaka, C. M., Karunasena, H. C. P., Wijerathne, W. D. C. C., Senadeera, W., and Gu, Y. T. (2020). A three-dimensional (3-D) meshfree-based computational model to investigate stress-strain-time relationships of plant cells during drying. PLOS ONE, 15(7): e0235712. 1-28. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0235712 [5 citation] 3. Wijerathne, W. D. C. C., Rathnayaka, C. M., Karunasena, H. C. P., Senadeera, W., Sauret, E., Turner, I. W., and Gu, Y. T. (2019). A coarse-grained multiscale model to simulate morphological changes of food-plant tissues undergoing drying. Soft Matter, 15(5), 901-916. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/C8SM01593G [11 citations]

  3. Rathnayaka, C. M., Karunasena, H. C. P., Senadeera, W., and Gu, Y. T. (2019). A 3-D coupled Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics and Coarse-Grained model to simulate drying mechanisms of small cell aggregates. Applied Mathematical Modelling, 67, 219-233 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apm.2018.09.037 [9 citations]

  4. Rathnayaka, C. M., Karunasena, H. C. P., Senadeera, W., and Gu, Y. T. (2018). Application of a coupled smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH) and coarse-grained (CG) numerical modelling approach to study three-dimensional (3-D) deformations of single cells of different food-plant materials during drying. Soft Matter, 14(11), 2015-2031 http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/C7SM01465A [12 citations]

  5. Rathnayaka, C. M., Karunasena, H. C. P., Senadeera, W., & Gu, Y. T. (2017). Application of 3D imaging and analysis techniques for the study of food plant cellular deformations during drying. Drying Technology, 36(5) 509-522. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07373937.2017.1341417 [16 citations]

  6. Rathnayaka Mudiyanselage, C. M., Karunasena, H. C. P., Gu, Y. T., Guan, L., and Senadeera, W. (2017). Novel trends in numerical modelling of plant food tissues and their morphological changes during drying – A review. Journal of Food Engineering, 194, 24-39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2016.09.002 [30 citations]

  7. Karunasena, H. C. P., Gu, Y. T., Brown, R. J., & Senadeera, W. (2015). Numerical Investigation of Plant Tissue Porosity and its Influence on Cellular Level Shrinkage during Drying. Biosystems Engineering, 132(0), 71-87.

    8. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2015.02.002 [31 citations]

  8. Karunasena, H. C. P., Brown, R. J., Gu, Y. T., & Senadeera, W. (2015). Application of Meshfree Methods to Numerically Simulate Microscale Deformations of Different Plant Food Materials during Drying. Journal of Food Engineering, 146(0), 209

    9. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2014.09.011 [39 citations]

  9. Karunasena, H. C. P., Brown, R. J., Gu, Y. T., & Senadeera, W. (2015). Numerical investigation of case hardening of plant tissue during drying and its influence on the cellular level shrinkage. Drying Technology, 33(6), 713-734. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07373937.2014.982759 [25 citations]

  10. Karunasena, H. C. P., Senadeera, W., Brown, R. J., & Gu, Y. T. (2014). A Particle Based Model to Simulate Microscale Morphological Changes of Plant Tissues during Drying. Soft Matter, 10(29), 5249-5268. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/C4SM00526K [54 citations] (this article was also selected for the cover page art work of the particular issue of this journal in which this paper was published)

  11. Karunasena, H. C. P., Senadeera, W., Gu, Y. T., & Brown, R. J. (2014). A Meshfree Model for Plant Tissue Deformations during Drying. ANZIAM Journal, 55 (EMAC2013), C110-C137. url:http://journal.austms.org.au/ojs/index.php/ANZIAMJ/article/view/7857 [16 citations]

  12. Karunasena, H. C. P., Senadeera, W., Brown, R. J., & Gu, Y. T. (2014). Simulation of Plant Cell Shrinkage during Drying - A SPH-DEM Approach. Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 44(0), 1-18. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enganabound.2014.04.004 [30 citations]

  13. Karunasena, H. C. P., Senadeera, W., Gu, Y. T., & Brown, R. J. (2014). A Coupled SPH-DEM Model for Micro-scale Structural Deformations of Plant Cells during Drying. Applied Mathematical Modelling, 38(15-16), 3781-3801. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apm.2013.12.004 [52 citations]

  14. Karunasena, H. C. P., Hesami, P., Senadeera, W., Gu, Y. T., Brown, R. J., & Oloyede, A. (2014). Scanning Electron Microscopic Study of Microstructure of Gala Apples During Hot Air Drying. Drying Technology, 32(4), 455-468. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07373937.2013.837479 [69 citations]

    Full Paper Presentations in Conferences:

  1. N. H. D. S. Manawadu, I. D. Nissanka and H. C. P. Karunasena, "Numerical Analysis and Performance Optimization of a Flap-type Oscillating Wave Surge Converter in Irregular Waves," 2022 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon), 2022, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/MERCon55799.2022.9906284. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9906284

  2. Rathnayaka, C.M., Karunasena, H.C.P., Senadeera, W. & Gu, Y.T. (2020, December 7- 10). Modelling 3-D cellular microfluidics of different plant cells for the prediction of cellular deformations under external mechanical compression: A SPH-CG-based computational study. Paper presented at the 22nd Australian Fluid Mechanics Conference (AFMC2020), Brisbane, Australia. https://doi.org/10.14264/1374f47

  3. Hansani, K. G. P., Sumith, B., & Karunasena, H. C. P. (2020, July 28-29). Novel Application of Adaptive Fixed Neighbourhood based SPH (AFN-SPH) Method to Reduce Computational Time in Meshfree based Plant Tissue Drying Models. Paper Presented at the 2020 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon), Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. https://doi.org/10.1109/MERCon50084.2020.9185294

  4. Hansani, K. G. P., Sumith, B., & Karunasena, H. C. P. (2016, October 22). Novel use of the cell-linked list algorithm to reduce computational time in meshfree based numerical models for plant cell drying. Paper presented at the 2016 Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering Symposium (MIES), Colombo, Sri Lanka. https://doi.org/10.1109/MIES.2016.7779991 [2 citations]

  5. Hansani, K. G. P., Kodithuwakku A.K.C.I., Sumith, B & Karunasena, H.C.P. (September 2018). A unit cell approach to reduce computational time of meshfree based plant tissue models. Paper presented at the 11th International Research Conference-Kotelawala Defence University, Colombo, Sri Lanka. pp. 83-89. http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/2553

  6. Mudiyanselage, C. M. R., Karunasena, H. C. P., Gu, Y. T., L.Guan, J.Banks, & Senadeera, W. (2016, August 1-4). A 3-D Meshfree Numerical Model to Analyze Cellular Scale Shrinkage of Different Categories of Fruits and Vegetables during Drying. Paper presented at the 7th International Conference on Computational Methods (ICCM-2016), Berkeley, CA, USA. ISSN 2374-3948 (online). pp. 1070-1080. https://www.sci-en-tech.com/ICCM2016/ICCM2016-Proceedings.pdf [6 citations]

  7. Rathnayaka Mudiyanselage, C.M., Karunasena, H.C.P., Gu, Y.T., Guan, L. , Banks, J. & Senadeera, W. (2015, November 30- December 1). A Meshfree Based Three-Dimensional (3-D) Numerical Model to Simulate a Single Plant Cell during Drying. Paper presented at the 2nd Australasian Conference on Computational Mechanics (ACCM2015), Brisbane, Australia. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/122746/1/Full%20Paper%20-%20Charith%20Malinga%20RM.pdf

  8. Rasanga, G. V. C., Wickramasinghe, I. P. M., & Karunasena H. C. P. (2015, November 20), An insight into Combustion Optimisation of Batch-fed Biomass Boilers. Paper presented at the National Energy Symposium 2015, BIMCH, Collombo, Sri Lanka. pp. 299-248. http://www.energy.gov.lk/images/vidulka-energy-exhibition/symposium-book-2015.pdf

  9. Karunasena, H. C. P., Senadeera, W., Gu, Y. T., & Brown, R. J. (2012, December 3-7). A Coupled SPH-DEM Model for Fluid and Solid Mechanics of Apple Parenchyma Cells During Drying. Paper presented at the 18th Australian Fluid Mechanics Conference (18AFMC), Launceston, Tasmania. http://dx.doi.org/10.13140/2.1.2905.6320 [22 citations]

  10. Karunasena, H. C. P., Senadeera, W., Gu, Y. T., & Brown, R. J. (2012, November 25-28). A particle-based micromechanics approach to simulate structural changes of plant cells during drying. Paper presented at the 4th International Conference on Computational Methods (ICCM 2012), Gold Coast, Australia. http://dx.doi.org/10.13140/2.1.4589.6005 [11 citations]

  11. Karunasena, H. C. P., Senadeera, W., Brown, R. J., & Gu, Y. T. (2014, June) A novel approach for numerical simulation of plant tissue shrinkage during drying. Paper presented at the International Research Symposium on Postharvest Technology, Research and Development Centre, Institute of Post-Harvest Technology, Anuradapura, Sri-Lanka, pp. 130-135. http://dx.doi.org/10.13140/2.1.3541.0248 [2 citations]

  12. Karunasena, C., & Wickramarachchi, N. (2010, December 17-19). Vision based cross sectional area estimator for industrial rubber profile extrusion process controlling. Paper presented at the 5th International Conference on Information and Automation for Sustainability (ICIAFs), Colombo, Sri Lanka. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/iciafs.2010.5767511[4 citations]

  13. Hansani, K. G. P., Karunasena, H.C.P. & Sumith, B. ( 17th to 19th May 2017). Application of fixed neighbourhood method for meshfree based plant cell models to reduce computational cost. Paper presented at the International Conference on Computational Modelling and Simulation (ICCMS-2017), Colombo, Sri Lanka. [2 citations]

  14. H.M.A.S. Samarakoon, M.S.M. Safeer, Y.V.LS. Pushpakumara, G. V. C. Rasanga, Karunasena H.C.P.(19 Nov. 2017) Development of a Small Scale Sea Wave Energy Convertor System to Generate Electricit. Paper presented at the of the Vidulka National Energy Symposium, Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority, BMICH, Colombo, Sri Lanka

    Abstract Presentations in Conferences:

  1. Hansani, K. G. P., Sumith, B. & Karunasena, H.C.P. ( 3rd March 2021) Effect of Different Data Structures when Applying CLLA to Accelerate Computational Processing of the State-of-the-art Meshfree based Plant Cellular Models. In Attanayake A. P. (Eds.). Abstracts of the 18th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. ISSN 2362-0412

  2. Kodithuwakku, A.K.C.I., Hansani, K. G. P., Sumith, B. & Karunasena, H.C.P. ( 3rd March 2021) Study of the Impact of Particle Resolution on the Computational Efficiency of a CPU-GPGPU Hybrid Running of a Single Plant Cell Model. In Attanayake A. P. (Eds.). Abstracts of the 18th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. ISSN 2362-0412

  3. Manawadu, N.H.D.S., Nissanka I.D. & Karunasena, H.C.P. ( 3rd March 2021) Numerical Modelling and Simulation of a Bottom-hinged Flap type Oscillating Wave Surge Converter for Performance Optimisation. In Attanayake A. P. (Eds.). Abstracts of the 18th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. ISSN 2362-0412

  4. Jayathunga B.J.C.L., Yasarathna H.P.O.N., & Karunasena, H.C.P. ( 3rd March 2021) Development of a Small-scale On-shore Sea Wave Energy Extraction Device for Electricity Generation. In Attanayake A. P. (Eds.). Abstracts of the 18th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. ISSN 2362-0412

  5. Wijerathne, W.D.C.C., Karunasena, H.C.P., Senadeera, W., Turner, I. W., Emilie, S. & Gu, Y.T. (February 2018) A Coarse grained multiscale model to simulate morphological changes of the apple parenchyma tissues during drying. In 3rd Australasian Conference on Computational Mechanics, 12-14 February 2018, Deakin University, Wauren Ponds, Victoria., Australia. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/123895/

  6. Wijerathne, W.D.C.C., Turner, I.W., Sauret, E., Karunasena, H.C.P., Senadeera, W., & Gu, Y.T. (2017) A multiscale coarse grained model for simulating mechanical responses of plant food tissues. In 8th International Conference on Computational Methods (ICCM 2017), 25-29 July 2017, Guilin, Guangxi, China. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/121728/

  7. Aththanayaka A.M.C.P., Dharmapriya S.H.P.M. & Karunasena, H.C.P. (6 Mar. 2019) Small-Scale Wave Energy Convertor System for Effective Extraction and Storage of Energy from Sea Waves for Power Generation Applications. In Jayatissa L.P. (Eds.) Abstracts of the 16th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. ISSN 2362-0412

  8. Hansani, K. G. P., Kodithuwakku A.K.C.I., Karunasena, H.C.P. & Sumith, B. (6 Mar. 2019) An Adaptive FN-SPH (AFN-SPH) Method to Improve the Computational Efficiency in Simulating Problem Domains with Deforming Boundaries. In Jayatissa L.P. (Eds.) Abstracts of the 16th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. ISSN 2362-0412

  9. Hansani, K. G. P., Sumith, B. & Karunasena, H.C.P. ( 1st March 2017) Application of the Linked List Algorithm to Reduce Computational Time of Meshfree Based Plant Tissue Drying Models. In Chaminda T.G.G. (Eds.). Abstracts of the 14th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. ISSN 2362-0412

  10. Kodithuwakku A.K.C.I., Hansani, K. G. P., Sumith, B. & Karunasena, H.C.P. ( 4th March 2020) Development of a Computationally Efficient Hybrid CPU and GPGPU based Numerical Model to Simulate Morphological Changes of a Fresh Single Plant Cell. In Bohingamuwa W. (Eds.). Abstracts of the 17th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. ISSN 2362-0412

  11. Hansani, K. G. P., Kodithuwakku A.K.C.I., Sumith, B. & Karunasena, H.C.P. ( 4th March 2020) Computationally Efficient Simulation of a Meshfree based Compressed Plant Cell Model undergoing Indentation by External Probes. In Bohingamuwa W. (Eds.). Abstracts of the 17th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. ISSN 2362-0412

  12. Manawadu, N.H.D.S., Nissanka I.D. & Karunasena, H.C.P. ( 4th March 2020) Three-dimensional Numerical Study on Fluid Dynamic Performance of Various Shaped Wave Energy Convertor Flaps in a Wave Tank. In Bohingamuwa W. (Eds.). Abstracts of the 17th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. ISSN 2362-0412

  13. Hansani, K. G. P., Sumith, B. & Karunasena, H.C.P. ( 7th March 2018) A Fixed Neighbourhood based SPH Approach for Faster Numerical Simulation of Fluid Domains Having LowReynolds Number Flow Conditions. In Cumaranathuga P.R.T. (Eds.). Abstracts of the 15th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. ISSN 2362-0412

  14. Samarakoon, H.M.A.S., Safeer, M.S.M., Pushpakumara, Y.V.L.S. , Rasanga, G.V.C. & Karunasena, H.C.P. ( 7th March 2018) A Small Scale Wave Energy Convertor System for Ocean Wave-based Electrical Power Generation. In Cumaranathuga P.R.T. (Eds.). Abstracts of the 15th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. ISSN 2362-0412

  15. Sooriyaarachchi, K.D., Ekanayake, M.G.H.P., Gangodaarachchi, G.A.S.P & Karunasena, H.C.P. ( 7th March 2018) Development of a Direct Heating Solar-Electric Hybrid Hot Water System for Domestic Usage. In Cumaranathuga P.R.T. (Eds.). Abstracts of the 15th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. ISSN 2362-0412

  16. Manawadu, N.H.D.S., Nissanka I.D. & Karunasena, H.C.P. (28th to 29th July 2020). Three-dimensional Numerical Study on Fluid Dynamic Performance of Various Shaped Wave Energy Convertor Flaps in a Wave Tank. In Bohingamuwa W. (Eds.). Abstracts of the 17th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. ISSN 2362-0412

  17. Hansani, K. G. P., Sumith, B & Karunasena, H.C.P. (22nd Janurary 2020) Meshfree based Computationally Efficient Simulation of Different Shaped Plant Cells Using the Cell Linked List Algorithm. In Abstracts of Ruhuna International Science and Technology Conference (RISTCON 2020), University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. https://www.sci.ruh.ac.lk/conference/ristcon2020/proceedings/RISTCON2020_proceeding_07.02.2020.pdf

  18. Adhikari A.A.S.P., Hewanayake H.M.M.M., Madhushani G.V., De Silva K.T.K.M., & Karunasena, H.C.P. (4 Jan. 2018) Development of a Semi-Automated Warp Beam Winding Machine for The Handloom Industry. In B.M.L.A. Basnayake (Eds.) Abstracts of the Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka.

  19. Sampath H.H.T.A., Kumara P.A.P., Rathnayaka R.M.K.D. & Karunasena, H.C.P. (4 Jan. 2018) Development of a Semi-Automated High-Speed Bobbin and Fern Winding Machine for The Handloom Industry. In B.M.L.A. Basnayake (Eds.) Abstracts of the Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka.

  20. Abhayawardana, N.M.C.S.S., Perera, I.M.V.R.T., Siriwardana, S.S.G.C., Herath, H.M.C.M.& Karunasena, H.C.P. (5 Jan. 2017) Development of a Steam Heated Evaporator for Palm Oil Effluent Densification. In I. Perera & V. Vithana (Eds.) Abstracts of the Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka.

  21. Priyashan, W.D.M., Sampath, N.M.I.P., Irantha, H.D.I., Herath H.M.C.M., & Karunasena, H.C.P. (5 Jan. 2017) Development of an Automated Heating System for a Prototype Rotary Dryer for Drying of Saw Dust for Pellet Production. In I. Perera & V. Vithana (Eds.) Abstracts of the Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka.

  22. Mugilgeethan, V., Madushan, U.R., Ponseka, P.P.S.M.K., Wickramasighe, I. P. M. & Karunasena, H.C.P. (5 Jan. 2017) Development of an Adaptive-Controlled Sea Wave Energy Converter System. In I. Perera & V. Vithana (Eds.) Abstracts of the Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka.

  23. Lakshitha, M. A. R., Dissanayake, D. M. N. S., Herath, H. M. C. M., Wickramasinghe, I. P. M. & Karunasena, H.C.P. (5 Jan. 2017) Development of a Controller for Intermittently-fed Small Scale Biomass Boilers to Improve Overall Performance. In I. Perera & V. Vithana (Eds.) Abstracts of the Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka.

  24. Karunarathne, R.M.S.P., Aravithan, M., Pussewaththa, P.W.G.S.D. & Karunasena, H.C.P. (5 Jan. 2017) Development of a Regenerative Braking System for Passenger Buses. In I. Perera & V. Vithana (Eds.) Abstracts of the Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka.

  25. Jayasekara, M.G.T.C., Kumara, H.R.P.S., Gowrithas, N., & Karunasena, H.C.P. (5 Jan. 2017) Development of an Automated Sorting Conveyor Based on Image Processing. In I. Perera & V. Vithana (Eds.) Abstracts of the Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka.

  26. Karandeniya, D.M.W., Narendrakishanth, T, Puviraj, J., & Karunasena, H.C.P. (5 Jan. 2017) Development of a Semi Automated Small Scale Machine for Composting Residues Produced During Palm Oil Production. In I. Perera & V. Vithana (Eds.) Abstracts of the Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka. 27. Palliyaguru, M.T., Rathnayake, W.M.P.L., Aseem, M.I.M., Ranjan, T.& Karunasena, H.C.P. (5 Jan. 2017) Use of Passive Cooling for the Improvement of Coefficient of Performance of Small Scale Conventional Air Conditioners. In I. Perera & V. Vithana (Eds.) Abstracts of the Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka.

  27. Maitipe P.C., Rajasinghe R.A.D.P.M., Wimukthi K.A.H. & Karunasena, H.C.P. (5 Jan. 2017) Development of a Computer Integrated Heat Exchanger Test Apparatus. In I. Perera & V. Vithana (Eds.) Abstracts of the Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka.

  28. Kosgoda, K.M.N.U., Basnayake, B.M.A.N.K., Wickramasinghe, W.M.U.G.R.N., Herath, M., Gunawardhana, S., & Karunasena, H.C.P. (5 Jan. 2017) Automated Book Packing and Transferring System. In I. Perera & V. Vithana (Eds.) Abstracts of the Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka.

  29. Subasinghe, H. L., Somarathna, L. K. N. C., Wickramarathne, D. R. M., Rasanga, G. V. C., Wickramasinghe, I. P. M, & Karunasena, H.C.P. (14 Jan. 2016) Development of an Automated Lab-Scale Combustion Chamber for the Experimental Studies on the Combustion of Batch-Fed Biomass Boilers. In Ellawala C. (Eds.) Abstracts of the Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka.

  30. Hansani, K.G.P., Baduge, S., & Karunasena, H.C.P. (14 Jan. 2016) An Insight into Numerical Modelling of Multiscale Deformations of Plant Tissues during Drying. In Ellawala C. (Eds.) Abstracts of the Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka.

  31. Sandeepa, G.H.Y., Udayanga, K.A.N., De Silva, N.U.C., Rathnayake, A. P., & Karunasena, H.C.P. (14 Jan. 2016) Design of a Semi-Automated Machine for Twine Coir Rope-based Oyster Net Knitting. In Ellawala C. (Eds.) Abstracts of the Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka.

  32. Alwis, K.A.M., De Silva, P.L.I.T., Perera, D.T.H.U.K., Rathnayake, A. P., & Karunasena, H.C.P. (14 Jan. 2016) Design of a Semi-Automated Machine for Twine Coir Rope-based Stitched Blanket Knitting. In Ellawala C. (Eds.) Abstracts of the Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka.

  33. Abeynayaka, C.C., Dasun, P.I., Priyadharshani, R.G.N., Herath, M., Hettiarachchi, N.K. & Karunasena, H.C.P. (14 Jan. 2016) Troubleshooting and Design optimization of Saw Dust-based Pelletizing Process. In Ellawala C. (Eds.) Abstracts of the Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka.

  34. Udayanga, K.A.N., Premarathna, J.M.NR., Bandara, K.M.D.T. & Karunasena, H.C.P. (14 Jan. 2016) Development of a Sea Wave Energy Extraction System to Generate Electricity for Small-Scale Applications. In Ellawala C. (Eds.) Abstracts of the Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka.

  35. Karunasena, H. C. P., Malinga, R. M. C, Gu, Y. T., & Senadeera, W. (4 March 2015), Meshfree-Based Numerical Modelling of Plant Tissue Shrinkage under Localised Moisture Content Variation, In Arachchige J.J. G. (Eds.) Abstracts of the 12th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. ISSN 2362-0412

  36. Karunasena, H. C. P., Senadeera, W., Gu, Y. T., & Brown, R. J. (23-26 Sept. 2012). Smoothed ParticleHydrodynamics-Based Micromechanics Model for Predicting the Apple Parenchyma Cellular Shrinkage During Drying. Abstract presented at The 16th Biennial Computational Techniques and Applications Conference (CTAC2012), Brisbane, Australia. http://dx.doi.org/10.13140/2.1.1725.9841

    Poster Presentations in Conferences:

  1. Kodithuwakku, A.K.C.I., Hansani, K. G. P., Karunasena, H.C.P. & Sumith, B. (6 Mar. 2019) Application of GPGPU for the Reduction of Computational Time of Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics based Numerical Models to Simulate Morphological Changes of Single Plant Cell during Drying. In Jayatissa L.P. (Eds.) Abstracts of the 16th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. ISSN 2362-0412.

  2. Naresh, R.K.M., Abeywickrama, A.S., Udagedara, U.A.B., Sumith, B., & Karunasena, H. C. P., (2 March 2016), Development of a Small Scale Air Conditioning Unit based on a Solar Powered Absorption Refrigeration Cycle to be used in Hybrid Air Conditioning Systems, In Abstracts of the 13th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna, (ed. by Ranathunge N. P.). 74. Matara, Sri Lanka.

  3. Lahiru, A. M., Srimal, L. K. T., Karunasena, H. C. P., & Sumith, B (2 March 2016), Value Addition for Coir Fibre as an Oil Absorbent Material, In Abstracts of the 13th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna, (ed. by Ranathunge N. P.). 74. Matara, Sri Lanka.

  4. Karunasena, H. C. P., Rathnayaka A. P., Gu, Y. T., & Senadeera, W. (4 March 2015), Meshfree-Based Numerical Prediction of Plant Tissue Shrinkage during Drying as Influenced by Porosity, In Abstracts of the 12th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna, (ed. by Arachchige J.J. G.). Matara, Sri Lanka.

  5. Karunasena, H. C. P., Senadeera, W., Gu, Y. T., & Brown, R. J. (10-16 Nov. 2012). A Meshfree Particle Based Model for Microscale Shrinkage Mechanisms of Food Materials in Drying Conditions. Poster session presented at Doctoral Showcase-Early Research Showcase workshop at The International Conference for Higher Performance Computing, Networking, Storage and Analysis (SC12), Salt Palace Convention Centre, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. http://dx.doi.org/10.13140/2.1.4065.3126

  MPhil/ PhD Opportunities:

    Full-time or part-time MPhil and PhD opportunities are available in research areas such as: Numerical Modelling and Simulation, Meshfree Methods, Cell micro mechanics, Sea Wave-Based Power Generation, Tsunami wave modelling, Thermo/fluid dynamics or related areas.

    Talented and motivated individuals having higher achievements in their Engineering/Mathematics/Science related fist degrees are encouraged to apply by directly contacting:

    Prof. Chaminda Karunasena
    E-mail : chaminda@mme.ruh.ac.lk
    hcpkarunasena@yahoo.com
    Phone : +94(0)912245767 (Ext. 5232)
    Mobile : +94(0)718481683


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