Prof. W. K. I. L. Wanniarachchi

Academic Qualifications

• PhD, Physics, Wayne State University, USA, 2013
• BSc (Hons), Physics, USJ, 2005

Teaching and Academic Responsibilities

• Microprocessors and Microcontrollers
• Image Processing and Embedded Computer Vision
• Data Acquisition and Signal Processing
• C Programming, Embedded Linux Systems,
• Computer Integrated Control Systems

Research Interests

• Embedded Systems, Machine Vision, Computational Physics, Electronic Structure, Electronics Instumentation, Signal Processing

Recent Publications

• CH Manathunga, RADD Dharmasiri, WKIL Wanniarachchi, MK Jayananda, Tadachika Nakayama, “PyCSBtool: Python-based GUI learning tool for Basics Control System Education”, IEEE Access 13, 2025
• Thusitha N. B. Etampawala Dilusha J. De Silva, Indika L. Wanniarachchi, “Advanced sensor performance: Investigating complexities of electrical resistance relaxation behavior in piezoresistive materials”, MRS Advances, Springer, 9, 2024
• Sasadara B. Adikari, Naleen Ganegoda, Ravinda Meegama, Indika L. Wanniarachchi, “Improved Mesh Reconstruction With an Edge Quality Enhancement Using Multiple Inward Depth Streams” , IEEE Access 10, 2022
• Hiroharu Kawanaka Isanka Diddeniya, Hansi Gunasinghe, Chinthaka Premachandra, Indika Wanniarachchi, “Human–Robot Communication System for an Isolated Environment”, IEEE Access 10, 2022
• Dakshika Wanniarachchi Tharaga Sharmilan, Iresha Premarathne, Indika Wanniarachchi, Sandya Kumari,” Application of Electronic Nose to Predict the Optimum Fermentation Time for Low-Country Sri Lankan Tea”, Journal of Food Quality, Hindawi , 2022
• BVS Suwan, WWG Vidula, WKIL Wanniarachchi, CH Manathunga, S Jayawardhana, “The Design and Implementation of an RF Energy Harvesting System Using Dynamic Pi-Matching, Enabling Low-Power Device Activation and Energy Storage”, Progress in Electromagnetics Research C, 119, 49-63, 2022
• Tharaga Sharmilan, Iresha Premarathne, Indika Wanniarachchi, Sandya Kumari, Dakshika Wanniarachchi, “Electronic Nose Technologies in Monitoring Black Tea Manufacturing Process”, Journal of Sensors, Hindawi, 2020
• RMDM Senarathna, WKIL Wanniarachchi, S Jayawardhana, “Replication of the surface wettability of plant leaves with different surface morphologies using soft lithography”, International Journal of Nanoscience, 19, 03, 2020
• Sasadara B. Adikari, Naleen C. Ganegoda, Ravinda G. N. Meegama, Indika L. Wanniarachchi, “Applicability of a Single Depth Sensor in Real-Time 3D Clothes Simulation: Augmented Reality Virtual Dressing Room Using Kinect Sensor”, Advances in Human-Computer Interaction, Hindawi ,2020

Postgraduate Supervision

• Ms. K. A. S. V. Rathnayake , Development of a Gesture and Voice Operated Home Automation System using Kinect Depth Sensor Device (MPhil, 2018, PI )
• Mr. S. I. A. P. Diddeniya, Development of a RGB-D Sensor-Based Office Assistant Robot System (MPhil, 2022, PI)
• Mrs.Tharaga Sharmilan, Development of an Automated IoT Based Aroma Detection System to Quantify Olfactory Sensory Profile of Fermentation of Black Tea (PhD, 2022, co supervisor)
• Mr. Sasadara B. Adikari,  3D Reconstruction of Clothing Articles Using Multiview RGB-D Streams with an Emphasis on Virtual Dressing Rooms (PhD, 2022, PI)
• Mr. R.M.D.M. Senarathna, Soft Lithography of Natural Superhydrophobic Surfaces with an Investigation of Drop Shape Analysis Techniques (PhD, 2023, co supervisor)
• Mr. B.V. Sandaru Suwan, “Designing of a novel energy saving method for RF circuits and construction of a RF power harvesting system (MPhil, 2023, co supervisor)

Patents

• Patent No: 20028 Invention Title: An Internet of Things Based Method and Apparatus for Controlling Black Tea Optimum Fermentation Based on Physical Parameters IPC: G 06N 3/02, A 23F 3/08 Date of Filing: 17/08/2018

Professional Service and Contributions

• Treasurer – IPSL, 2023,2024
• President – SLAAS Section E1, 2019
• Secretary – SLAAS Section E1, 2016
• President – VSTA, FAS-USJ, 2016/2017
• Senior Treasurer – Student Union, FAS-USJ, 2016-2019
• Daniel R. Gustafson Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award, Wayne State University, USA, 2012
• Thomas C. Rumble University Graduate Fellowship, Wayne State University, USA, 2012-2013
• Winner of the “Physical Science Awards- 2005”, in the field of physics awarded by the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS)

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