Mr. H. M. Supun Sanjaya

Profile Overview

Mr. H. M. Supun Sanjaya is a Lecturer (Probationary) attached to the Department of Engineering Technology, Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna. He holds an MSc in Electronic and Automation from the University of Moratuwa and a Bachelor of the Science of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Peradeniya.

His research interests include robotics, control and automation, and artificial intelligence.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

Education

  • MSc in Electronic and Automation, University of Moratuwa (2019–2024)
  • Bachelor of the Science of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, University of Peradeniya (2010–2014)

Professional Experience

  • Lecturer (Probationary)
    University of Ruhuna
    November 2019–November 2025
  • Temporary Instructor
    University of Peradeniya
    February 2019–November 2019
  • Research Assistant
    University of Peradeniya
    February 2016–February 2019
  • Temporary Lecturer
    University of Peradeniya
    June 2015–February 2016
  • Temporary Instructor
    University of Peradeniya
    November 2014–June 2015

Awards and Fellowships

  • Best Poster Presentation, Poster Session 2 – Academic Sessions and Vice Chancellor’s Awards 2024, University of Ruhuna
  • Third Place – IESL-YMS CAD EAGER Design Competition, 2013

Publications

Conference Publications

  1. Sanjaya, H. M. S. & Jayasekara, P. (2024).
    Motion Control of an Unmanned Catamaran Vessel for Maritime Environment.
    2024 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon),
    Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, pp. 466–471.
  2. Gunawardane, S. D. G. S. P., Kankanamge, C. J.,
    Sanjaya, H. M. S., Watabe, T. & Lee, Y.-H. (2016).
    Modelling of 50 kW Top Hinged Flap Type Pilot Wave Energy Device for Southern Coastal Region in Sri Lanka.
    Asia Wave and Tidal Energy Conference,
    October 2016, Singapore.
  3. Kankanamge, C. J., Sanjaya, H. M. & Gunawardane, S. D. G. S. P. (2014).
    Characteristics of Hydrostatic Power Transmission System (HST) of Flap Type Wave Energy Device for Irregular Wave Conditions.
    International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment (ICSBE),
    December 2014, pp. 193–200.

Research Interests

  • Robotics
  • Control and Automation
  • Artificial Intelligence
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