Academic Portfolio

Research Interests

Power Systems

Analysis, optimization, and control of electrical power networks

Renewable Energy

Integration of sustainable energy sources in modern grids

Power Electronics

Converter design and control for efficient power conversion

Smart Grids

Intelligent monitoring, control, and automation systems

IoT Systems

Connected devices for real-time monitoring and control

Control Systems

Advanced control strategies for industrial applications

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

University of Peradeniya

[2021 - 2025]

First Class Honours
GPA: 3.7 / 4.0
Major: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Secondary Education

Trinity College Kandy

[2005 - 2019]

Advanced Level: Science Stream
Results: 3 A passes
Z-Score: 2.4466
District Rank: 17
Ordinary Level: 9 A passes

Publications

Modeling of Battery Capacitor Behavior for Power Electronics Applications

Authors: S.J. Siriwardena, A.S. Bandara, J. Ekanayake

Published in: Proceedings of the 2025 19th International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS 2025)

Year: 2025

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Development of Multivariate Attention LSTM model for Dynamic Line Rating forecasting

Authors: A.S. Bandara, S.J. Siriwardena, A. Wijethunge, J. Ekanayake

Published in: Proceedings of the 2025 16th International Conference on Sustainable Build Environment 2025 and Next-Gen Innovation & Advancement (DIAMOND 75), The Kandy Conference 2025

Year: 2025

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Equivalent Circuit cell modeling for Battery-type supercapacitors

Authors: A.S. Bandara, S.J. Siriwardena, J.B. Ekanayake

Published in: Proceedings of the 2025, Peradeniya University International Research Sessions and Exposition (iPURSE2025)

Year: 2025

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Semi-Transparent Solar Canopy For Greenhouses

Authors: S.J. Siriwardena, W.S.N. Menindara, D.M.D.D. Dissanayake, B.G.L.T. Samaranayake, J.B. Ekanayake

Published in: The International Conference on Climate Change and Agriculture in Tropical Latitudes (CCATL)

Year: 2025

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Experience

Research Assistant

SMART GRID LAB, UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA

Aug 2025 – Present

Undergraduate Research Student

SMART GRID LAB, UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA

Aug 2023 – Aug 2025

Trainee Electrical Engineer

CEYLON ELECTRICITY BOARD

Aug 2024 – Oct 2024

Trained at Moragolla Hydro Power Plant
Gained experience in switchyard equipment installation and generator installation

Trainee Electronic Engineer

SRI LANKA TELECOM

Aug 2023 – Oct 2023

Gained experience in fibre optic installation and network management

Key Projects

Supercapacitor Assisted Energy Storage Mechanism for Wireless Sensor Node

2023 – Present

Enhanced solar PV integration into low-voltage networks by combining dynamic line rating (DLR), voltage control strategies, and power factor correction to overcome voltage and conductor limitations
Investigated hybrid energy storage systems using supercapacitors and batteries, comparing their efficiency and reliability for real-time DLR monitoring in dynamic environments
Developed the DLR prediction model using LSTM Neural Network
Developed a mathematical model for battery-type supercapacitor

Technologies:

Python Matlab C++ TensorFlow

Development of Soft Programmable Logic Controllers for Precision Agriculture

2025 – Present

Conducted a comprehensive analysis of Soft PLC systems as a cost-effective alternative to traditional PLCs
Designed and implemented a Soft PLC–based wireless smart irrigation system using Raspberry Pi as the central controller
Developed IEC 61131-3–compliant control logic for real-time sensor processing, adaptive irrigation decisions, and precise valve actuation
Integrated ESP32-based LoRa sensor nodes with Firebase cloud connectivity for remote monitoring, enabling reliable long-range communication and low-latency control in outdoor environments
Developed the central control system using Raspberry Pi and the sensor node using ESP32 with LoRa compatibility

Technologies:

Raspberry Pi ESP32 LoRa Firebase IEC 61131-3

Techno-Economic Analysis of Agrivoltaic Plants

Dec 2024 – Aug 2025

Conducted a comprehensive analysis of agrivoltaic systems integrating solar energy generation with crop cultivation
Evaluated land use efficiency, crop selection, solar panel configuration, and economic viability
Simulated solar irradiance, shading patterns, and crop productivity under semi-transparent PV panels using Rhino 3D and Grasshopper
Performed load behavior analysis and modeled the agrivoltaic system using Rhino and Grasshopper
Integrated grow light simulations using Honeybee plugin and carried out techno-economic evaluations for optimized design

Technologies:

Python Rhino 3D Grasshopper C++ Honeybee

Smart Socket Project

Jan 2024 – Apr 2024

Developed a prototype smart socket to measure the power usage of connected components, compatible with Alexa
The prototype socket can be controlled using the Alexa smart control hub
Power usage monitoring is displayed through a custom developed mobile app
Designed and developed the PCB
Implemented Alexa integration and prototype connectivity
Developed the mobile application

Technologies:

Alexa Integration PCB Design Mobile App Development IoT

Digital Level Meter Project

Aug 2023 – Dec 2023

Developed a prototype to measure the incline of a surface and display how much the surface inclines in degrees
The whole system is programmed from assembly language
Developed the algorithm from Assembly language

Technologies:

Assembly Language Embedded Systems

Smart Meter (IntelliSwitcher) Project

2023

IoT-based energy optimization system designed to reduce household energy consumption and costs
Features an IoT device that connects to existing switches, continuously monitors power usage, and provides real-time data via a mobile app
Using AI, it analyzes consumption patterns and offers personalized recommendations to improve energy efficiency
Designed the 3D model
Implemented and developed the circuit and the PCB

Technologies:

IoT AI PCB Design 3D Modeling Mobile App

Skills

Programming

Python MATLAB C/C++ C C++ JavaScript SQL R HTML/CSS Shell Scripting

Simulation & Modelling Tools

MATLAB/Simulink ETAP PSS/E DIgSILENT PowerFactory PSCAD AutoCAD ArcGIS SketchUp

Power System Softwares

OpenDSS Pandapower PSS/E DIgSILENT PSCAD Altair PSIM

PCB Designing Softwares

KiCAD Fusion 360 Eagle CAD Altium Designer

Electrical Engineering

Power Systems Analysis Load Flow Studies Protection Systems SCADA Design PLC Programming Circuit Design Power Electronics Control Systems

Deep Learning Frameworks

TensorFlow PyTorch

Web Development

React.js HTML CSS

Mobile Programming

Android React Native

Graphics / Video

Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe After Effects

Hardware-oriented Programming

Arduino Verilog HDL Assembly Altair Embedded dSpace C2000 Texas Instrumentation

Research & Academic

Literature Review Data Analysis Statistical Methods Technical Writing LaTeX Research Design Peer Review Presentation Skills

Additional Tools

Git/GitHub Docker TensorFlow Pandas NumPy Jupyter Power BI Excel

Languages

English (Professional fluency) Sinhalese (Mother tongue)

Awards & Honors

2025

Best Scientific Paper - 16th International Conference on Sustainable Build Environment 2025 and Next-Gen Innovation Advancement (DIAMOND 75), The Kandy Conference 2025

2024

Semifinalist - VolCast 1.0 Ideathon
16th Rank - Coders V11.0 Coding Competition (out of 100+ teams)

2023

Semifinalist - IEEE Electronic Design Competition
2nd Runners up - Hackathon 2023 (Social Category)

2021

Top Ten Robots - ROBOTRICKS'21 Line Following Robots Competition
Excellence Performance - EFI Mini Project Competition 2021 (Agriculture Category)

Contact

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