Mr. DKA Induranga

Mr. Ashan Induranga (D.K.A.Induranga) completed his B.Sc. Eng. (Hons) degree from the University of Moratuwa in the Department of Electrical Engineering and  an M.Phil. from Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. He worked as a temporary demonstrator in the Department of Engineering Technology, Faculty of Technology, the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, from 2019 to 2021. Currently, he is working as a Lecturer in Electrical Engineering at the Department of Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

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Associate Member of Sri Lanka Institute of Engineers, Sri Lanka. (AMIE - SL)

Member of Engineering Council Sri Lanka (ECSL)

Nanofluids

Electrical Insulating Applications

Control Systems

Data Acquisition Systems

Study the Electrical and Thermal Properties of Electro-Insulation Nanofluids

Development of a Cricket Practicing and Analyzing System

1. Most Outstanding Junior Researcher - 2025 (30^th University Day, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka)

2. Gold Medal for Publications in Top-tier Journals - 2024 (29^th University Day, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka) 

3. Best Researcher - Faculty of Technology - 2023 (28^th University Day, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka)

1. V. Kirthika, C. Galpaya, A. Induranga, H. Wijesekara, and K. Koswattage, “Influence of polyethylene microplastics on thermal properties of water and seawater: A novel detection method for microplastics and nanoplastics,” Journal of Water Process Engineering, vol. 21, Mar. 2026. [Online]. Available: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2214714426001595
2. H.G.E.M.R.S.J. Ekanayake, P.A.I.S. Abejeewa, W.A.L. Priyankara, & Ashan Induranga. (2025). Overview of Use of PID, Fuzzy Logic, and Model Predictive Control in Autonomous Vehicle Systems. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 12(10), 3685–3697
3. Millavithanachchi, S.S.; Gunasena, M.D.K.M.; Galpaya, G.D.C.P.; Priyadarshana, H.V.V.; Indupama, S.V.A.A.; Induranga, D.K.A.; Kariyawasam, W.A.C.N.; Kaluthanthri, D.V.S.; Koswattage, K.R. Green Synthesis, Optimization, and Characterization of CuO Nanoparticles Using Tithonia diversifolia Leaf Extract. Nanomaterials 2025, 15, 1203. https://doi.org/10.3390/nano15151203
4. Vijayanandan, T.; Banujan, K.; Induranga, A.; Kumara, B.T.G.S.; Koswattage, K. LeONet: A Hybrid Deep Learning Approach for High-Precision Code Clone Detection Using Abstract Syntax Tree Features. Big Data Cogn. Comput. 2025, 9, 187. https://doi.org/10.3390/bdcc9070187
5. V. Vithanage, A. D.K., C. Galpaya, A. Indupama, and K. Koswattage, “A review on enhancement of solar photovoltaic (PV) system performance with water-based nano-fluid cooling systems,” Jul. 2025.
6. J. I. Randika et al., “Optimized Motion Capture for Cricket Shot Classification Using Minimal Hardware and Machine Learning,” IEEE Access, vol. 13, pp. 113822–113837, 2025, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2025.3584890.
7. Kirthika, V.; Galpaya, C.; Induranga, A.; Sajiwanie, A.; Vithanage, V.; Koswattage, K.R. Analysis of the Development and Thermal Properties of Chitosan Nanoparticle-Treated Palm Oil: An Experimental Investigation. Nanomaterials 2025, 15, 972. https://doi.org/10.3390/nano15130972
8. Galpaya, G.D.C.P.; Gunasena, M.D.K.M.; Induranga, D.K.A.; Priyadarshana, H.V.V.; Indupama, S.V.A.A.; Wijesekara, E.R.J.M.D.D.P.; Ishra, M.I.; Mantilaka, M.M.M.G.P.G.; Koswattage, K.R. Nanoparticle-Enhanced Engine Oils for Automotive Applications: Thermal Conductivity and Heat Capacity Improvements. Molecules 2025, 30, 2695. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30132695
9. Induranga, A.; Galpaya, C.; Vithanage, V.; Indupama, A.; Maduwantha, K.; Gunawardana, N.; Wijesekara, D.; Amarasinghe, P.; Nilmalgoda, H.; Gunasena, K.; et al. Nanofluids for Heat Transfer: Advances in Thermo-Physical Properties, Theoretical Insights, and Engineering Applications. Energies 2025, 18, 1935. https://doi.org/10.3390/en18081935
10. Gunasena, M.D.K.M.; Galpaya, G.D.C.P.; Abeygunawardena, C.J.; Induranga, D.K.A.; Priyadarshana, H.V.V.; Millavithanachchi, S.S.; Bandara, P.K.G.S.S.; Koswattage, K.R. Advancements in Bio-Nanotechnology: Green Synthesis and Emerging Applications of Bio-Nanoparticles. Nanomaterials 2025, 15, 528. https://doi.org/10.3390/nano15070528
11. Wijesekara, D.; Amarasinghe, P.; Induranga, A.; Vithanage, V.; Koswattage, K.R. Energy, Exergy, and Environmental Impact Analysis and Optimization of Coal–Biomass Combustion Combined Cycle CHP Systems. Sustainability 2025, 17, 2363. https://doi.org/10.3390/su17062363
12. Samarathunga, A.I.; Kulasooriya, W.G.C.M.; Sewwandi, H.M.D.U.; Vithanage, V.; Induranga, A.; Kumara, B.S.; Koswattage, K. Experimental Analysis of Mechanical Property Enhancement of Paper-Pulp-Based Packaging Materials Using Biodegradable Additives. Sustainability 2024, 16, 10310. https://doi.org/10.3390/su162310310
13. Maduwantha, K.;Jayaweerage, I.; Kumarasinghe, C.;Lakpriya, N.; Madushan, T.; Tharanga,D.; Wijethunga, M.; Induranga, A.;Gunawardana, N.; Weerakkody, P.;et al. Accessibility of Motion Capture as a Tool for Sports Performance Enhancement for Beginner and Intermediate Cricket Players. Sensors2024, 24, 3386. https://doi.org/10.3390/s24113386
14. Galpaya, C., Induranga, A., Vithanage, V., Mantilaka, P., & Koswattage, K. R. (2024). Comparative study on the thermal properties of engine oils and their nanofluids incorporating fullerene-C₆₀, TiO₂, and Fe₂O₃ at different temperatures. Energies, 17(3), 732. doi:10.3390/en17030732
15. Induranga, A., Galpaya, C., Vithanage, V., & Koswattage, K. R. (2023). Thermal properties of TiO₂ nanoparticle-treated transformer oil and coconut oil. Energies, 17(1), 49. doi:10.3390/en17010049

1. Induranga, A., Galpaya, C., Vithanage, V., & Koswattage, K. R. (2023). Thermal properties of TiO₂ nanoparticle-treated transformer oil and coconut oil. Energies, 17(1), 49. doi:10.3390/en17010049

2. Galpaya, C., Induranga, A., Vithanage, V., Mantilaka, P., & Koswattage, K. R. (2024). Comparative study on the thermal properties of engine oils and their nanofluids incorporating fullerene-C₆₀, TiO₂, and Fe₂O₃ at different temperatures. Energies, 17(3), 732. doi:10.3390/en17030732

3. Maduwantha, K.;Jayaweerage, I.; Kumarasinghe, C.;Lakpriya, N.; Madushan, T.; Tharanga,D.; Wijethunga, M.; Induranga, A.;Gunawardana, N.; Weerakkody, P.;et al. Accessibility of Motion Capture as a Tool for Sports Performance Enhancement for Beginner and Intermediate Cricket Players. Sensors2024, 24, 3386. https://doi.org/10.3390/s24113386

4. Samarathunga, A.I.; Kulasooriya, W.G.C.M.; Sewwandi, H.M.D.U.; Vithanage, V.; Induranga, A.; Kumara, B.S.; Koswattage, K. Experimental Analysis of Mechanical Property Enhancement of Paper-Pulp-Based Packaging Materials Using Biodegradable Additives. Sustainability 2024, 16, 10310. https://doi.org/10.3390/su162310310

5. Wijesekara, D.; Amarasinghe, P.; Induranga, A.; Vithanage, V.; Koswattage, K.R. Energy, Exergy, and Environmental Impact Analysis and Optimization of Coal–Biomass Combustion Combined Cycle CHP Systems. Sustainability 2025, 17, 2363. https://doi.org/10.3390/su17062363

6. Gunasena, M.D.K.M.; Galpaya, G.D.C.P.; Abeygunawardena, C.J.; Induranga, D.K.A.; Priyadarshana, H.V.V.; Millavithanachchi, S.S.; Bandara, P.K.G.S.S.; Koswattage, K.R. Advancements in Bio-Nanotechnology: Green Synthesis and Emerging Applications of Bio-Nanoparticles. Nanomaterials 2025, 15, 528. https://doi.org/10.3390/nano15070528

7. Induranga, A.; Galpaya, C.; Vithanage, V.; Indupama, A.; Maduwantha, K.; Gunawardana, N.; Wijesekara, D.; Amarasinghe, P.; Nilmalgoda, H.; Gunasena, K.; et al. Nanofluids for Heat Transfer: Advances in Thermo-Physical Properties, Theoretical Insights, and Engineering Applications. Energies 2025, 18, 1935. https://doi.org/10.3390/en18081935

8. Galpaya, G.D.C.P.; Gunasena, M.D.K.M.; Induranga, D.K.A.; Priyadarshana, H.V.V.; Indupama, S.V.A.A.; Wijesekara, E.R.J.M.D.D.P.; Ishra, M.I.; Mantilaka, M.M.M.G.P.G.; Koswattage, K.R. Nanoparticle-Enhanced Engine Oils for Automotive Applications: Thermal Conductivity and Heat Capacity Improvements. Molecules 2025, 30, 2695. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30132695

9. Kirthika, V.; Galpaya, C.; Induranga, A.; Sajiwanie, A.; Vithanage, V.; Koswattage, K.R. Analysis of the Development and Thermal Properties of Chitosan Nanoparticle-Treated Palm Oil: An Experimental Investigation. Nanomaterials 2025, 15, 972. https://doi.org/10.3390/nano15130972

10. J. I. Randika et al., “Optimized Motion Capture for Cricket Shot Classification Using Minimal Hardware and Machine Learning,” IEEE Access, vol. 13, pp. 113822–113837, 2025, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2025.3584890.

11. V. Vithanage, A. D.K., C. Galpaya, A. Indupama, and K. Koswattage, “A review on enhancement of solar photovoltaic (PV) system performance with water-based nano-fluid cooling systems,” Jul. 2025.

12. Vijayanandan, T.; Banujan, K.; Induranga, A.; Kumara, B.T.G.S.; Koswattage, K. LeONet: A Hybrid Deep Learning Approach for High-Precision Code Clone Detection Using Abstract Syntax Tree Features. Big Data Cogn. Comput. 2025, 9, 187. https://doi.org/10.3390/bdcc9070187

13. Millavithanachchi, S.S.; Gunasena, M.D.K.M.; Galpaya, G.D.C.P.; Priyadarshana, H.V.V.; Indupama, S.V.A.A.; Induranga, D.K.A.; Kariyawasam, W.A.C.N.; Kaluthanthri, D.V.S.; Koswattage, K.R. Green Synthesis, Optimization, and Characterization of CuO Nanoparticles Using Tithonia diversifolia Leaf Extract. Nanomaterials 2025, 15, 1203. https://doi.org/10.3390/nano15151203

1. Induranga, D. K. A., Maduwantha, G. D. K. V., Sirisooriya, H. G. N. A., Fernando, W. S. M., Weerakkodi, P. P., Gunawardena, H. D. C. N., & Koswattage, K. R. (2020). Generating Electricity Using Produced Mechanical Energy In A Gymnasium. Journal of Multidisciplinary Engineering Science Studies (JMESS), 8(8), 3500–3504.
2. Induranga, D. K. A., Wickramasinghe, K. G. K. W., Perera, H. A. J. C. L., Maduwantha, G. D. K. V., Gunawardena, H. D. C. N., Weekrakkodi, P. P., & Koswattage, K. R. (2020). Improve the Batting Skills of Cricketers for Fast Pitch Conditions Through an Innovative Ball Projecting Platform. International Journal on Emerging Technologies, 11(5), 652–657.
3. V. Geekiyanage, D.K.A. Induranga, W.M.C.D.Wanninayake, G.P.Abeywickrama, and Prof. D.P.Chandima, “IoT for a More Reliable and Safer Patient Monitoring Healthcare Service during the Pandemic,” IJATCSE, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 181–186, Feb. 2021, doi: 10.30534/ijatcse/2021/251012021.
4. Ashan Induranga, Kaveendra Maduwantha, Buddhika Sampath, Neranga Hettiwatta, Vimukthi Vithanage, Hasarinda Kariyawasam, Amalka Indupama, Chathudina J Liyanage, Kaveenga Koswattage “Interests and attitudes of G.C.E. (A/L) physical science stream students on university education in STEM: A case study in Sri Lanka,” Global J. Eng. Tech. Adv., vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 033–038, Jan. 2022, doi: 10.30574/gjeta.2022.10.1.0179.

1. J. Randika et al., Motion Capturing in cricket with bare minimum hardware and optimised software: A comparison of MediaPipe and OpenPose. 2024, p. 8. doi: 10.1109/SSITCON62437.2024.10796169.
2. V. Vithanage et al., Experimental Analysis of Performance Enhancement in Polycrystalline Photovoltaic Panels Incorporated with Closed-Loop Active Water-Cooling System. Conference on Technological Advances and Innovations 2024 (TechInn 2024), Faculty of Technology, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka| October 23, 2024.
3. A. Indupama, V. Vithanage, C. Galpaya, A. D.K., C. M. Kulasooriya, and K. Koswattage, An Investigation into the Impact of Blade Pitch on the Hydrodynamic Characteristics of a Variable Pitch Propeller using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). Conference on Technological Advances and Innovations 2024 (TechInn 2024), Faculty of Technology, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka| October 23, 2024.
4. C. Galpaya, V. Vithanage, A. D.K., A. Indupama, and K. Koswattage, Influence of TiO2 and fullerene-C60 nanoparticles content on thermo-physical properties of lubricant oil. 2024. Conference on Technological Advances and Innovations 2024 (TechInn 2024), Faculty of Technology, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka| October 23, 2024.
5. A. D.K., C. Galpaya, V. Vithanage, A. Indupama, and K. Koswattage, Thermo-physical characteristics of reduced graphene oxide incorporated enhanced transformer oil nanofluids. Conference on Technological Advances and Innovations 2024 (TechInn 2024), Faculty of Technology, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka| October 23, 2024.
6. K. Koswattage et al., Investigation of the electronic structure and interactions at the interface between L-cysteine and silver surfaces. Conference on Technological Advances and Innovations (TechInn 2024), Faculty of Technology, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka| October 23, 2024.
7. Ashan Induranga, D. K., Vimukthi Tharaka, V. P., Perera, W. M. K. G., Priyadarshana, H. V. V., & Koswattage, K. R. (2023, November 9). A conceptual overview: Integration of bi-directional electric vehicle (EV) chargers for effective peak grid demand management in Sri Lanka. 2023 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon). Presented at the 2023 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon), Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. doi:10.1109/mercon60487.2023.10355528
8. G. Viduruwan and D. K. A. Induranga, "Validation of Meteonorm 8 for energy estimation of Solar Power Plants in Sri Lanka, Using PVsyst Software," 2021 3rd International Conference on Electrical Engineering (EECon), 2021, pp. 1-6, doi:10.1109/EECon52960.2021.9580960.

1. W.M.C.D.Wanninayake, Prof. D.P.Chandima, G.P.Abeywickrama, V. Geekiyanage, and D.K.A. Induranga, 7^th ICSUSL 2021, pp- 207

2. G. Viduruwan and D. K. A. Induranga, "Reliability Comparison of Weather Data of PVGIS, NREL, and Solcast for PV Solar Energy Generation Forecasting",            8^th ICSUSL 2021, pp- 207

3. Priyadarshana, H.V.V., Induranga, D.K.A., Galpaya, G.D.C.P., Indupama, S.V.A.A., & Koswattage, K.R. (2023, December 13). Influence of TiO₂ Nano-particle Concentration on Thermal Conductivity of TiO2/Water Nanofluid. In 13th Annual Research Session of the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (p. 58)

4. Induranga, D.K.A., Galpaya, G.D.C.P., Priyadarshana, H.V.V., & Koswattage, K.R. (2023, December 13). Experimental and theoretical investigation of thermal properties of TiO2/transformer oil nanofluids. In 13th Annual Research Session of the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (p. 59)

5. Geekiayange, V., Induranga, A., Vithanage, V., & Koswattage, K. (December 2023), A feasibility analysis for a floating solar photovoltaic power plant in Sri Lanka: A case study in Samanalawewa Reservoir. Presented at the 9th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

6. Priyankara W.A.L., Viduranga I.G.R., Senarathna S.S.M., Gamage D.W., Galpaya G.D.C.P., Priyadarshana H.V.V., Induranga D.K.A., and Koswattage K.R., Comparative Study on Physical Properties of Nanoparticle-Enriched Gasoline Nanofluids to Analyze Fuel Efficiency. 1^st Undergraduate Research Symposium of Technology & Applied Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium, 11 July 2024 at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

7. Thennakoon T.M.A.D., Thathsara K.T.N., Shanuka M.A.N., Galpaya G.D.C.P.,Induranga D.K.A., Priyadarshana H.V.V., and Koswattage K.R.*Experimental Study on Gravitational Sedimentation of Nanofluids Based on Turbidity Measurements. 1^st Undergraduate Research Symposium of Technology & Applied Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium , 11 July 2024 at: Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

8. Hosan K.S., Wijerathne T.N., Premachandra R.H.H.D., Kulasuriya K.W.A.T., Wijewardhana A.R.P.H., Galpaya G.D.C.P., Induranga D.K.A., Priyadarshana H.V.V. and Koswattage K.R., Thermal Analysis of an Industrial Battery Cooling Plate Using a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Model, 1^st Undergraduate Research Symposium of Technology & Applied Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium, 11 July 2024 at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

9. Weerakkodi N.M., Subodha M.G.K., Gunathilaka P.A.M., DeniyawaththaD.M.S.K., Alwis P.L.L.P.U., Galpaya G.D.C.P., Induranga D.K.A., Priyadarshana H.V.V. and Koswattage K.R., An Experimental Study on the Relationship Between the Operating Temperature and Electrical Efficiency of Solar Photovoltaic Panels, 1^st Undergraduate Research Symposium of Technology & Applied Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium, 11 July 2024 at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

10. Kirthika V., Galpaya C., Induranga A., Sajiwanie J.W.A., Hettiarachchi N.M., Priyadarshana H.V.V., and Koswattage K.R., A Study on the Thermal Properties of Palm Oil-Based Nanofluids by Incorporating Chitosan Nanoparticles Derived from Oyster Mushrooms, 1^st Undergraduate Research Symposium of Technology & Applied Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium, 11 July 2024 at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

11. Dilshan B.A.M., Deshanjana G.I.S., Gamage U.G.K.N., Anjana K.A.D.H., Premadasa B.E.A.D.L., Induranga D.K.A., and Maduwantha G.D.K.V., Development of a Mechanical Cricket Bowling Projection Platform for Training Asian Players on SENA Pitches, 1^st Undergraduate Research Symposium of Technology & Applied Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium, 11 July 2024 at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

1. Reviewer for Journal of Applied Sciences and Engineering (Home jeas.springeropen.com | Journal of Engineering and Applied Science)

2. Reviewer for Combustion Science and Technology (Combustion Science and Technology | Journal | Taylor & Francis Online)

3. Reviewer for BP International Book Publisher (Professional Academic Book Publisher - BP International)

4. Reviewer for Journal of Thermal Engineering (Journal of Thermal Engineering)

1. Applied Electricity - ET12033

2. Process Control and Automation in Bio-Industry - BST12083

3. Applied Electronics - ET21053

4. Computer-Aided Designs for Technology - BST21092

5. Data Acquisition Techniques and Signal Processing - BST 21102

6. Optimization Methods - ET31042

7. Control Systems - ET41023

8. Industrial Installations - ET42043