Mr. Praneeth Wijesinghe

Lecturer

Contact info

+94 71 1347066

praneeth@is.ruh.ac.lk

About

Mr. Praneeth Wijesinghe received his first degree, BSc Eng Hons in Materials Science & Engineering from University of Moratuwa with a First Class in 2016. He joined University of Ruhuna in 2017 after serving in the private sector as a Quality Assurance Engineer for nearly one and half years. Currently, he is reading for Doctor of Philosophy degree at University of Moratuwa.

Research Areas

Teaching

Publications

Abstracts

D.P.S. Wijesinghe, N.L.W. Wijewantha, Dr. D. Attygalle, [2016], Fabrication and Characterization of CZTS thin films by spin coating, 2nd International Multidisciplinary Engineering Research Conference 2016, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
D.P.S. Wijesinghe, V.P.T. Jayawardane, [2018], Engineering Ethics-A Matter to Reconsider, South Asia Conference on Multidisciplinary Research 2018, Colombo, Sri Lanka. (ISBN 978-955-3751-00-3)
D.P.S. Wijesinghe, V.P.T. Jayawardane, [2019], Need of a study on implications of Ethics on Behavior and Performance of Technological Entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka, Asia International Conference of Multidisciplinary Research 2019, Colombo, Sri Lanka. (ISBN 978-955-3751-01-0) pp 11
D.P.S. Wijesinghe, P.N. Gardihewa, [2019], Reasons for the difficulties to acquire language skills; With reference to the first year undergraduates in the Faculty of Engineering, Asia International Conference of Multidisciplinary Research 2019, Colombo, Sri Lanka (ISBN 978-955-3751-01-0) pp 13
D.P.S. Wijesinghe, V.P.T. Jayawardane, [2019], Senior Engineers` Ethical Responsibility in Training Junior Engineers for the Sustainable Use of Technology in Sri Lankan Engineering Firms, International Conference on Social & Cultural Nexus of Science and Technology Development (SCST) 2019, Colombo, Sri Lanka (ISBN 978-955-590-134-5) pp 09
D.P.S. Wijesinghe, V.P.T. Jayawardane, [2019], Communication Skills Matter! The Opinions of Young Engineers Working in Sri Lankan Industrial Sector, 2nd South Asia Conference on Multidisciplinary Research 2019, Colombo, Sri Lanka (ISBN 978-955-3751-02-7) pp 08
D.P.S. Wijesinghe, V.P.T. Jayawardane, [2019], Importance of Engineering Ethics in Business Environment-With Reference to Views of Engineering Students, 1st International Conference on Applied Social Statistics 2019, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. pp 07-10
D.P.S. Wijesinghe, V.P.T. Jayawardane, S.W.S.B. Dasanayake[2019], Ethics & Entrepreneurial Behavior; A Study based on Chartered Engineers in Sri Lanka, International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPRC 2019), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. pp 05
Danusi Saumyadi, Praneeth Wijesinghe, Thesara Jayawardane, [2020], Promoting Engineering Ethics Among Engineers in Sri Lanka, Proceedings of Global Conference on Advances in Education and Research (GCAER 2020), Tohoku University of Community Service and Science, Japan. (ISSN 2436-0848), pp 12
Praneeth Wijesinghe, Thesara Jayawardane, Sarath Dasanayake, [2020], Health & Safety; Holding Paramount in Techno-Entrepreneurial Engineering Firms in Sri Lanka, Proceedings of Global Conference on Advances in Business and Social Sciences (GCABSS 2020), Tohoku University of Community Service and Science, Japan. (ISSN 2436-083X), pp 9-10

Full Papers

Eng. D.P.S. Wijesinghe, Eng. N.L.W. Wijewantha, Dr. D. Attygalle, H.A.D.I. Dilshan, W.D.D. Weerasinghe [2017], Development of CZTS thin film from Spin Coating for Solar Cell Application, 111th Annual Sessions of The Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka, [111th AS-IESL], Colombo, Sri Lanka. pp 121-124
D.P.S. Wijesinghe, V.P.T. Jayawardane, [2018], Engineering Ethics-A Matter to Reconsider, Conference Proceedings of South Asia Conference on Multidisciplinary Research 2018, Colombo, Sri Lanka.(ISSN: 2659 – 2010 online)
Eng. D.P.S. Wijesinghe, Eng. (Dr.). V.P.T. Jayawardane, [2018], Perception of Engineering Students’ towards the importance of Engineering Ethics for their future Profession, 112th Annual Sessions of The Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka, [112th AS-IESL], Colombo, Sri Lanka. pp 635-641
Eng. D.P.S. Wijesinghe, Eng. (Dr.). V.P.T. Jayawardane, [2019], Impact of the Technical Communication Skills possessed by the Young Engineers in Sri Lanka, 113th Annual Sessions of The Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka, [113th AS-IESL], Colombo, Sri Lanka. pp 697-704
Praneeth S. Wijesinghe, Prathibha N. Gardihewa, [2019], Reasons for the difficulties to acquire language skills; With reference to the first year undergraduates in the Faculty of Engineering, Conference Proceedings of Asia International Conference of Multidisciplinary Research 2019, Colombo, Sri Lanka (ISSN: 2682-7271 online) pp 31-36
Praneeth S. Wijesinghe, Thesara VP. Jayawardane, [2019], Sri Lankan Young Engineers’ Perception on Communication Skills; A Qualitative Survey, Conference Proceedings of 2nd South Asia Conference of Multidisciplinary Research 2019, Colombo, Sri Lanka (ISSN: 2659-2010 online) pp 10-16.
Praneeth Wijesinghe, Thesara Jayawardane, Sarath Dasanayake [2020], Personality Traits of Techno-Entrepreneurial Engineers in Sri Lanka, Conference Proceedings of 6th International Multidisciplinary Engineering Research Conference (MERCon 2020) at University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. DOI: 10.1109/MERCon50084.2020.9185246
D.P.S. Wijesinghe, V.P.T. Jayawardane, S.W.S.B. Dasanayake [2020], Start-up Stories of Techno-Entrepreneurial Engineers in Sri Lanka, Conference Proceedings of 3rd International Conference of Business Research (ICBR 2020) at the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (ISSN 2630-7561) pp 188-197.
Praneeth Wijesinghe, Thesara Jayawardane [2020], Guidance from the Senior Engineers during the Undergraduate Training – A Case Study, Journal of the University of Ruhuna, Volume 8 Issue 2, September, 2020. Pp 83-92, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/jur.v8i2.7941, ISSN 2659-2053
D.P.S. Wijesinghe, V.P.T. Jayawardane, S.W.S.B. Dasanayake [2021], Assisting Professional Development of Subordinate Engineers; Evidence from Owner/Manager Entrepreneurial Engineers in Sri Lanka, International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, Volume 8 Issue 2, 2021. Pp 79-91, DOI: https://doi.org/10.31357/ijms.v8i2
Mehrzad, M., Dasanayaka, S.W.S.B., Gleason, K., Wijesinghe, P. and Al Serhan, O. [2021], “Female Afghan engineers’ perceptions of chokepoints along the career trajectory to entrepreneurship”, Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEEE-11-2020-0410
D.P.S. Wijesinghe, V.P.T. Jayawardane, S.W.S.B. Dasanayake [2021], Ethics into Practice: Holding Paramount Health, Safety & Welfare of the Public by Entrepreneurial Engineers in Sri Lanka. Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, 54(3), pp.87–97. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/engineer.v54i3.7462
D.P.S. Wijesinghe, H.A.D.Saumyadi, and V.P.T. Jayawardane [2021], Improving Engineering Ethics of Professional Engineers in Sri Lanka – Perspectives of Young Engineers. Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, 54(3), pp.77–86. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/engineer.v54i3.7461
D.P.S. Wijesinghe, V.P.T. Jayawardane [2021], The Determinants of Migration of Sri Lankan Young Engineers to Australia – A Case Study. KDU Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (KJMS), Volume 3 Issue 2, 2021. Pp 113-122. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/kjms.v3i2.34
D.P.S. Wijesinghe, V.P.T. Jayawardane, S.W.S.B. Dasanayake [2021], “Brand Loyalty & Engineering Ethics; A Study Based on Entrepreneur Engineers in Sri Lanka”, 2nd International Conference on Marketing Management (ICMM 2021) jointly organized by Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) and Emerald Group of Publishers, Pp 01-16
Praneeth Wijesinghe, Thesara Jayawardane, Sarath Dasanayake [2021], “Accomplishing environmental sustainability as an ethical responsibility; evidence from entrepreneur engineers in Sri Lanka”, Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences (SLJSS), 44 (02), Pp 165-179. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljss.v44i2.8243
D.P.S. Wijesinghe, V.P.T. Jayawardane, S.W.S.B. Dasanayake [2022], “Technology Entrepreneurship in Sri Lanka: Way Forward”, Conference Proceedings of 5th International Conference of Business Research (ICBR 2022) at the University of Moratuwa, URI: http://dl.lib.uom.lk/handle/123/20077

Projects

Investigating how Techno-entrepreneurial engineers in Sri Lanka adopt Engineering Ethics for the business practices (2018 to up to date)
Studying the Engineering Ethics of Professional Engineers in Sri Lanka (2020 to up to date)
Investigating how Sri Lankan engineers work for the professional development of themselves (2020 to up to date)

Other Contributions

Committee Member – Volunteer Service Committee for Organizing SLUG XIII (2019) at the University of Ruhuna
Organizing Committee Member – 6th Annual Research Symposium (ARS 2019) of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Ruhuna>
Committee Member – International Conference on Advances in Engineering, Technology and Contemporary Management Trends (ICAETCMT-19) organized by LBEF Campus, Kathmandu, Nepal (2019)
Worked as a Visiting Lecturer for following modules.
- PT 2301 – Communication Skills & Engineering Ethics, Division of Polymer & Chemical Engineering Technology, Institute of Technology (ITUM), University of Moratuwa. (2019)
- TCS 3121 – Ethics for Technologists, Department of Engineering Technology, Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna (2019)
- TT 2404 – Communication & Ethics, Division of Textile & Clothing Technology, Institute of Technology (ITUM), University of Moratuwa. (2019, 2020, 2021)
- MN 4900 – Professional Ethics, Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa. (2020, 2021)
- IM 4210 – Financial Regulations & Ethics, Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Business, University of Moratuwa (2021)
- IM 4320 – Data Privacy & Ethics, Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Business, University of Moratuwa (2021)
Resource Person to conduct a workshop on “Communication Skills” for first year undergraduates of the Faculty organized by the Career Guidance Unit of the University of Ruhuna (2021, 2022).
Judge – Chicago High School Ethics Bowl Competition organized by the Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois, USA (2022).
Vice President – Education at Voice Your Dreams Toastmaster Club (2022-2023)
Coordinator-INSPIRE (Online Guest Lecture & Interview Series) organized by the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna for 2023/2024.

Awards

Best Poster award at 2^nd International Multidisciplinary Engineering Research Conference 2016, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Samson Rajapaksa Memorial Award for the Materials Science and Engineering Graduand who has obtained the highest overall Grade Point Average of 3.7 or above at the B.Sc. Engineering Honours Degree examinations 2016. (Donated by D. Samson Industries Limited)
The Migara Ranathunga Trust Award- 2015/2016 for University Undergraduates for their Industrial Training Projects under the category of Materials Engineering. (Donated by The Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka)
University of Moratuwa fellowship for PhD studies (2018 onwards)
Best Paper Award in Technology Management category in 6th International Multidisciplinary Engineering Research Conference (MERCon 2020), University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Outstanding Paper Award in the category of Brand Management & Advertising in 2nd International Conference on Marketing Management (ICMM 2021) jointly organized by Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) and Emerald Group of Publishers
Best Paper Award in the category of Entrepreneurship & Education in 5 th International Conference on Business Research (ICBR 2022) organized by the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.

Professional Memberships

Associate Member, The Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL)
Associate Engineer, Engineering Council of Sri Lanka, (ECSL Membership No: 206838)
Member, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Quality and Productivity (SLAAQP)