Postgraduate Student, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dimuthu Punsara Colambage is a dedicated electrical engineer, researcher, and lecturer from Sri Lanka, passionate about various aspects of Electrical Engineering, particularly in Energy, Computer, Electrical, and Electronic Engineering. He thrives in diverse environments, addressing real-world challenges and aspiring to pursue a PhD to enhance his analytical and critical thinking skills. πβ‘
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Education
Dimuthu earned his Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Hons) with a specialization in Electrical Engineering from the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, in 2016, followed by a Master of Science in 2018. He is currently completing his Master of Philosophy, further solidifying his academic credentials in the field. ππ
Experience
With extensive teaching experience, Dimuthu has served as a Lecturer and Academic Coordinator at the Royal Institute of Colombo and the University of Vocational Technology, where he taught a range of modules in Electrical Engineering. He has also worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Moratuwa and interned as a Trainee Electrical Engineer at Ceylon Electricity Board and Resource Management Associates. π¨βπ«πΌ
Research Focus
His research primarily focuses on addressing practical problems in electrical engineering, with notable contributions to topics such as electricity generation costs, economic impacts of electricity interruptions, and the value of water in generation planning. His work aims to contribute to the sustainable energy landscape in Sri Lanka. ππ‘
Awards and Honours
Dimuthu has been recognized for his research excellence, receiving multiple Senate Research Grant (SRC) awards and a National Science Foundation (NSF) travel grant. His academic contributions underscore his commitment to advancing knowledge in electrical engineering. πποΈ
Publication Top Notes
Dimuthu has published several impactful articles, including:
Analysing the Impact of Diverse Factors on Electricity Generation Cost: Insights from Sri Lanka (2024) in Energy Journal.
Economic Impact of Electricity Interruptions: A Case Study Based on Sri Lanka (2022) in American Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems.
A Novel Approach of Exploring Water Value: A Study based on Sri Lanka (Accepted: 2024) in Engineer Journal of IESL.
Exploring the Dynamic Landscape of Economic Dispatch: A Comprehensive Review of Stochastic Programming Techniques (Submitted to Renewable Energy Journal).
Seasonal and Time-of-Day Electricity Costing: A Case Study of Sri Lanka (Submitted to The Electrical Engineering Journal).