Mr. Vimukthi Tharaka (V.P.V. Tharaka) completed his B.Sc Eng. (Hons) Degree from the University of Moratuwa in the Department of Electrical Engineering. He has professional experience as a Lecturer in Electrical Engineering at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, along with industry experience as an Electrical Engineer trainee at LTL (Lanka Transformers Limited) and CEB (Ceylon Electricity Board). Currently, he serves as a Lecturer in Electrical Engineering at the Faculty of Technology, Department of Engineering Technology, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

• Renewable Energy
• Industrial Automation,
• Building Management Systems
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering

1. Vimukthi Tharaka, Nilantha Randeniya, Sahan Ravindu, Vidath Priyankara, K.P.G.K. Weerakoona, Lal Samarasekara “Revolutionizing Urban Roads: A Comprehensive Review of Piezoelectric Technology for Smart Infrastructure” (R4TLI Conference Proceedings 2023), pp. 189-192

2. D. G. Hettiarachchi, G. M. A. Jaward, V. P. V. Tharaka, J. M. D. S. Jeewandara and K. T. M. U. Hemapala, "IoT Based Building Energy Management System" 2021 3rd International Conference on Electrical Engineering (EECon), 2021, pp. 69-73, doi: 10.1109/EECon52960.2021.9580866.

3. D. K. Ashan Induranga, V. P. Vimukthi Tharaka, W. M. K. G. Perera, H. V. V. Priyadarshana and K. R. Koswattage, "A Conceptual Overview: Integration of BiDirectional Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers for Effective Peak Grid Demand Management in Sri Lanka," 2023 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon), Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 2023, pp. 732-735, doi: 10.1109/MERCon60487.2023.10355528.

4. D.K.A. Induranga, R. Chanaka, J. Ishan, V.P.V. Tharaka, W.M.K.G. Perera, H.D.C.N. Gunawardana, H.A.J.C.L. Perera, G.D.K.V. Maduwantha, K. R. Koswattage. (2023,January). Race-walking Detection through Piezoelectric Sensors. (World Wide Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development)

5. Indupama S.V.A.A., Priyadarshina H.V.V., Priyanakara W.A.L., Kulasooriya C.M., Tharaka V.P.V., and Koswattage K.R. (2023, December) “Performance Analysis of Heating Blower for Conveyor Dryer Using Computational Fluid Dynamics” 13th Annual Research Session of the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

6. Thennakoon T.M.A.D., Thathsara K.T.N., Wathsala J.G.J.H., Ruchiranga H.T.G., Tharaka V.P.V., Priyadarshana H.V.V. (2023, December) “Design and Development of a Smart Safety Glove to Prevent Electrocution in Construction Industry” 9th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

Student Counsellor

IT cordinator of Faculty of Technology

1. ET 31033 - Automotive Electronics

2. ET 11080 - Creative Mini Project