Ms. R.W. Kusumi Anjana
MPhil (UWU, SL), BSc. Eng (Hons) (Ruhuna, SL)
Contact info
0716638839
kusumi.a@mme.ruh.ac.lk
Professional Experience
- Lecturer (Probationary), Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka (2025-Present)
- Temporary Lecturer, Department of Engineering Technology, Faculty of Technological Studies, Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka (2025)
- Lecturer, Faculty of Engineering and Construction. International College of Business and Technology (ICBT Campus) (Franchised Teacher- Liverpool John Moores University) (2024-2025)
- Research Assistant, Department of Engineering Technology, Faculty of Technological Studies, Uva Wellassa University. (2022-2024)
Publications
Indexed Journals
- Anjana, K., Herath, M., Epaarachchi, J., & Priyankara, N. H. (2025). Development of an optical fibre sensor system for ground displacement and pore water pressure monitoring. Measurement, 117770. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2025.117770
- Anjana, K., Herath, M., & Epaarachchi, J. (2024). Optical fibre sensors for geohazard monitoring – A review. Measurement, 114846. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2024.114846
PTC Publication
- Herath, C. M., Anjana, R. W. K., & Epaarachchi, J. A. (2025). Distributed Optical Fibre Sensor System for Measuring Subterranean Parameters. https://patentscope.wipo.int/search/en/detail.jsf?docId=WO2025093912&_gid=202519
Conference Full Papers
- Anjana, K., Herath, M., Epaarachchi, J. (2025). Design of a Distributed Optical Fibre Sensor System for Geohazards Early Warning: Realtime Multiparameter Monitoring. In: Selected Proceedings of the 2nd International Engineering Research Symposium; IERS 2024; 14 Aug; Colombo, Sri Lanka. IERS 2024. Proceedings in Technology Transfer. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-1399-1_9
- Anjana, K., Herath, M., Epaarachchi, J., Priyankara, N. (2024). Distributed Optical Fibre-Based Pore Water Pressure Sensor for Early Warning of Geohazards. Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Geotechnics for Sustainable Infrastructure Development. GEOTEC 2023. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 395. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-9722-0_132
- Anjana, R.W.K., Herath, H.M.C.M., Jayawickrema, U.M.N., Epaarachchi, J.A. (2023). Optical Fibre Sensing and Deep Learning-Based Disaster and Climate Change Risk Assessments of Civil Infrastructure: Current Status and Future Perspective. In: Dissanayake, R., et al. ICSBE 2022. ICSBE 2022. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 362. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-3471-3_33
Conference Abstract
- Epaarachchi, J., Herath, H.M.C. M., & Anjana, K., (2024). “Real-Time and Onsite Fiber Optic Monitoring of Horizontal Displacement of Ground: Towards an Early Warning System for Landslide Prevention” in International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University 2024 (IRCUWU2024)
- Anjana, R.W.K., Dilushan, K., Kodithuwakku, A.K.C.I., & Ambawatte, H.C. “Investigating the Performance of Blends of Diesel and Alcohol in a Single Cylinder Diesel Engine”, in International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2021 (ISAE 2021), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
- Ambawatte, H.C, Kodithuwakku, A.K.C.I., Anjana, R.W.K. & Dilushan, K., 2022. “Evaluating the Performance of Single Cylinder Diesel Engine Running on Blends of Diesel and Alcohol” in 19th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna, p.42.
Teaching Areas
- ME2201 Engineering Mechanics
- ME3202 Engineering Design Methodology
- ME5204 Production Planning and Control
- ME7211 Energy Technology (T.E.)
Honors and Awards
- Best Paper – International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University 2024 (IRCUWU2024)
Memberships
- IESL – Associate Member-(AM-30727)
Research Interests
- Energy Technology
- Structural Health Monitoring

















