Prof. M. M. P. Madhuranga Fernando

Prof. M. M. P. Madhuranga Fernando
Professor in Physics
Email: pmadhuranga@sjp.ac.lk & pmadhurangasjp@gmail.com
Telephone (Extension):0112758356 (8356)
Research Interest:Geophysics, Mathematical and Computational Physics, Theoretical Physics, Power Electronics, AC Theory, Space Physics, Physics of Music,Buddhist Philosophy

Academic Qualifications

  • PhD, Geophysics & Computational Physics, USJ, 2005
  • BSc (Hons), Physics, USJ, 1999

Teaching and Academic Responsibilities

  • Mechanics, Properties of Matter
  • Special Theory of Relativity (Undergraduate)
  • Space Physics
  • Computational Physics
  • Space and Atmospheric Physics
  • Computational Physics in Advanced Programming

Research Areas

  • Geophysics, Mathematical and Computational Physics, Theoretical Physics, Power Electronics, AC Theory, Space Physics, Physics of Music, Buddhist Philosophy.

Recent Publications

  • Kularathne, N. K., Fernando, M. M. P. M., Jayasinghe, J. M. U. T. D., 2023, High frequency noise removal of vintage songs in audio cassettes using signal processing techniques. Vidyodaya Journal of Science, 26(2), pp. 57–63.
  • Fernando, M. M. P. M., Kularathne, N. K., 2023, High frequency noise removal of vintage songs in audio cassettes using signal processing techniques. Vidyodaya Journal of Science, 26(1), pp. 167–176.
  • Fernando, M. M. P. M., Gamini, D. D. A. and Naveendra, J. A. L., 2021, Reduction of reactive power waste of inductive electrical appliances using power factor correction. Vidyodaya Journal of Science, 24(1), pp. 07–12.
  • Fernando, M. M. P. M., 2020, Interpretation of Gravity Anomalies over the continental rise of Sri Lanka. Vidyodaya Journal of Science, 23(2), pp. 01–13.
  • Tantrigoda, D. A. and Fernando, M. M. P. M., 2018, Interpretation of gravity anomalies over the eighty-five East Ridge in the Bay of Bengal. Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, 46(4), pp.487–494.
  • Tantrigoda, D. A. and Fernando, M. M. P. M., 2013, Sediment thickness map of the Indian Ocean region 79oE – 86oE, 2oS – 8oS based on a Satellite Gravity Interpretation, Journal Geological Society of India, 82, pp 430 – 434.

Recent Publications (Books & Text Books)

  • FERNANDO, M.M.P.M., 2013.  සාපේක්ෂතාවාදය සරල බසින්; [Sapekshathawadaya Sarala basin], A text book on Relativity in Simple Terms written in Sinhala, Sarasavi Publications, Nugegoda (152 pages). [ISBN : 978-955-671-439-8] (click)
  • FERNANDO, M.M.P.M., 2015.  ඉයර්ෆෝන් පිලිබඳ දැනගත යුතු කරුණු; [Earphona Pilibanda Denagatha Yuthu karunu], A text book on Everything about Earphones written in Sinhala, Sarasavi Publications, Nugegoda (132 pages). [ISBN : 978-955-31-0308-6] (click)
  • FERNANDO, M.M.P.M., 2016.  ක්වන්ටම් භෞතික විද්‍යාව සරල බසින්; [Qvantam Bhauthikavidyava Sarala basin], A text book on Quantum Physics in Simple Terms written in Sinhala, Sarasavi Publications, Nugegoda (105 pages).[ISBN : 978-955-31-0594-3] (click)
  • FERNANDO, M.M.P.M., 2017.  එදිනෙදා ජීවිතයට අවශ්‍ය විද්‍යාව හා තාක්ෂණය; [Edineda Jeevithayata Awashya Vidyaava ha Thakshanaya], A text book on Science and Technology for day to day life written in Sinhala, Sarasavi Publications, Nugegoda (118 pages). [ISBN : 978-955-31-0940-8] (clcik)
  • FERNANDO, M.M.P.M., 2018.  නැනෝතාක්ෂණය; [Nanothankshanaya], A text book on Nanotechnology written in Sinhala, Sarasavi Publications, Nugegoda (142 pages). [ISBN : 978-955-31-1185-2] (click)
  • FERNANDO, M.M.P.M., 2021.  වයර රහිත ඉයර්ෆෝන; [Wayara Rahitha Earphona], A text book on Wireless Earphones written in Sinhala, Sarasavi Publications, Nugegoda (80 pages). [ISBN : 978-955-31-2292-6] (click)
  • FERNANDO, M.M.P.M., 2021.  ශබ්ද පද්ධති; [Shabdha Paddhathi], A text book on Sound Systems written in Sinhala, Sarasavi Publications, Nugegoda (136 pages). [ISBN : 978-955-31-2293-3] (click)
  • FERNANDO, M.M.P.M., THILAKASIRI, P., 2023.  සංගීතය හා භෞතික විද්‍යාව; [Physics & Music], A text book on Physics & Music written in Sinhala, Sarasavi Publications, Nugegoda (285 pages). [ISBN : 978-955-671-563-7] (click)
  • FERNANDO, M.M.P.M., 2023.  ඉලෙක්ට්‍රෝනික විද්‍යාව; [Electronics], A text book on Electronics written in Sinhala, Sarasavi Publications, Nugegoda (275 pages). [ISBN : 978-955-31-2772-3] (click)
  • FERNANDO, M.M.P.M., 2024.  යුදෙව්වන් සහ ඊශ්‍රායලය; [Jews & Isreal], A text book about the nation of Jews and the country of Isreal written in Sinhala, Sarasavi Publications, Nugegoda (334 pages). [ISBN : 978-955-31-3229-1] (click)
  • FERNANDO, M.M.P.M., 2024.  ක්‍රීඩා හා භෞතික විද්‍යාව; [Physics & Sports], A text book on Physics & Sports written in Sinhala, Sarasavi Publications, Nugegoda (253 pages). [ISBN : 978-955-313-373-1] (click)

Professional Service and Contributions

  • Director, Center for Geophysics and Geodesy in University of Sri Jayewardenepura, since 2018 – 2020.
  • Certified Mathematica Instructor in Asia for the Wolfram Institute, Since 2012. (Link)
  • Member of the Board of Directors to the Petroleum Development Authorities of Sri Lanka by Minister of Energy, since 2024 – to date.
  • Life Member in the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLASS), since 2006.
  • General President in the Vidujaya Science Teacher’s Association, USJP, 2015 – 2016.
  • General Secretary in the Vidujaya Science Teacher’s Association, USJP, 2013 – 2015.
  • Faculty Member in the University Kalaa Parshadaya, USJP, 2008 – 2020

Awards and Recognitions

  • Prof. D. A. Tantrigoda and Dr. M. M. P. M. Ferrnando won the NATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AWARD in 2008 in the category of Outstanding Science & Technology Contributions Having an Impact on Major National Projects for making a significant contribution in the application of science and technology for the submission titled “Estimation of sediment thickness in the Indian Ocean around Sri Lanka for claiming our Extended Economic Zone”.
  • Physics and Music Book published by Dr. M. M. P. M. Ferrnando (Contribution : 75%) and Dr. P. Thilakasiri (Contribution : 25%) nominated the State Literary Awards 2024 under the category of “හොඳම ස්වතන්ත්‍ර විවිධ විෂයක ග්‍රන්ථය“.

Prof. Madhuranga Fernando

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