{"id":5385,"date":"2025-10-18T14:54:17","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T14:54:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/phy\/?page_id=5385"},"modified":"2025-10-19T02:35:39","modified_gmt":"2025-10-19T02:35:39","slug":"prof-w-k-i-l-wanniarachchi","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/phy\/prof-w-k-i-l-wanniarachchi\/","title":{"rendered":"Prof. W. K. I. L. Wanniarachchi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:33% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"988\" src=\"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/phy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/09\/ProfWanni_2025-1024x988.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5287 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/phy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/09\/ProfWanni_2025-1024x988.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/phy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/09\/ProfWanni_2025-300x289.jpg 300w, https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/phy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/09\/ProfWanni_2025-768x741.jpg 768w, https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/phy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/09\/ProfWanni_2025-1536x1482.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/phy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/09\/ProfWanni_2025-2048x1976.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">Prof. W. K. I. L. Wanniarachchi\n<strong>Professor in Physics<\/strong>\n<strong>Email:<\/strong> iwanni@sjp.ac.lk\n<strong>Office:<\/strong> 011275 8889\n<strong>Research Interest:<\/strong> Embedded Systems, Machine Vision, Computational Physics, Electronic Structure, Electronics Instumentation, Signal Processing<\/pre>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Academic Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>PhD, Physics, Wayne State University, USA, 2013<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BSc (Hons), Physics, USJ, 2005<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Teaching and Academic Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Microprocessors and Microcontrollers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Image Processing and Embedded Computer Vision<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data Acquisition and Signal Processing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>C Programming, Embedded Linux Systems, <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Computer Integrated Control Systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Research Interests<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Embedded Systems, Machine Vision, Computational Physics, Electronic Structure, Electronics Instumentation, Signal Processing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recent Publications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>CH Manathunga, RADD Dharmasiri, WKIL Wanniarachchi, MK Jayananda, Tadachika Nakayama, \u201c<em><a href=\"https:\/\/ieeexplore.ieee.org\/document\/11050394?denied=\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ieeexplore.ieee.org\/document\/11050394?denied=\">PyCSBtool: Python-based GUI learning tool for Basics<\/a> Control System Education<\/em>\u201d, IEEE Access 13, 2025  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thusitha N. B. Etampawala Dilusha J. De Silva, Indika L. Wanniarachchi, \u201c<em><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1557\/s43580-024-00950-w\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1557\/s43580-024-00950-w\">Advanced sensor performance: Investigating complexities of electrical resistan<\/a>ce relaxation behavior in piezoresistive materials<\/em>\u201d, MRS Advances, Springer, 9, 2024 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sasadara B. Adikari, Naleen Ganegoda, Ravinda Meegama, Indika L. Wanniarachchi, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/ieeexplore.ieee.org\/abstract\/document\/9889703\/\"><em>Improved Mesh Reconstruction With an Edge Quality Enhancement Using Multiple Inward Depth Streams<\/em><\/a>\u201d , IEEE Access 10, 2022<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hiroharu Kawanaka Isanka Diddeniya, Hansi Gunasinghe, Chinthaka Premachandra, Indika Wanniarachchi, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/ieeexplore.ieee.org\/abstract\/document\/9795273\/\"><em>Human\u2013Robot Communication System for an Isolated Environment<\/em><\/a>\u201d, IEEE Access 10, 2022 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dakshika Wanniarachchi Tharaga Sharmilan, Iresha Premarathne, Indika Wanniarachchi, Sandya Kumari,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindawi.com\/journals\/jfq\/2022\/7703352\/\"><em>Application of Electronic Nose to Predict the Optimum Fermentation Time for Low-Country Sri Lankan Tea<\/em><\/a>\u201d, Journal of Food Quality, Hindawi , 2022<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BVS Suwan, WWG Vidula, WKIL Wanniarachchi, CH Manathunga, S Jayawardhana, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Bv-S-Suwan\/publication\/359195274_The_Design_and_Implementation_of_an_RF_Energy_Harvesting_System_Using_Dynamic_Pi-Matching_Enabling_Low-Power_Device_Activation_and_Energy_Storage\/links\/622ddce23c53d31ba4c0f886\/The-Design-and-Implementation-of-an-RF-Energy-Harvesting-System-Using-Dynamic-Pi-Matching-Enabling-Low-Power-Device-Activation-and-Energy-Storage.pdf\"><em>The Design and Implementation of an RF Energy Harvesting System Using Dynamic Pi-Matching, Enabling Low-Power Device Activation and Energy Storage<\/em><\/a>\u201d, Progress in Electromagnetics Research C, 119, 49-63, 2022 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tharaga Sharmilan, Iresha Premarathne, Indika Wanniarachchi, Sandya Kumari, Dakshika Wanniarachchi, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindawi.com\/journals\/js\/2020\/3073104\/\"><em>Electronic Nose Technologies in Monitoring Black Tea Manufacturing Process<\/em><\/a>\u201d, Journal of Sensors, Hindawi, 2020<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RMDM Senarathna, WKIL Wanniarachchi, S Jayawardhana, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldscientific.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1142\/S0219581X19500182\"><em>Replication of the surface wettability of plant leaves with different surface morphologies using soft lithography<\/em><\/a>\u201d, International Journal of Nanoscience, 19, 03, 2020<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sasadara B. Adikari, Naleen C. Ganegoda, Ravinda G. N. Meegama, Indika L. Wanniarachchi, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindawi.com\/journals\/AHCI\/2020\/1314598\/\"><em>Applicability of a Single Depth Sensor in Real-Time 3D Clothes Simulation: Augmented Reality Virtual Dressing Room Using Kinect Sensor<\/em><\/a>\u201d, Advances in Human-Computer Interaction, Hindawi ,2020<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=h1EipxIAAAAJ&amp;hl=en\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" src=\"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/phy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/10\/google-scholar_98212-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5339\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;width:36px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Postgraduate Supervision<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Ms. K. A. S. V. Rathnayake , Development of a Gesture and Voice Operated Home Automation System using Kinect Depth Sensor Device (MPhil, 2018, PI )<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mr. S. I. A. P. Diddeniya, Development of a RGB-D Sensor-Based Office Assistant Robot System (MPhil, 2022, PI)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>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)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mr. Sasadara B. Adikari,&nbsp; 3D Reconstruction of Clothing Articles Using Multiview RGB-D Streams with an Emphasis on Virtual Dressing Rooms (PhD, 2022, PI)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mr. R.M.D.M. Senarathna, Soft Lithography of Natural Superhydrophobic Surfaces with an Investigation of Drop Shape Analysis Techniques (PhD, 2023, co supervisor)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mr. B.V. Sandaru Suwan, &#8220;Designing of a novel energy saving method for RF circuits and construction of a RF power&nbsp;harvesting system (MPhil, 2023, co supervisor)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Patents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>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<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Professional Service and Contributions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Treasurer &#8211; IPSL, 2023,2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>President \u2013 SLAAS Section E1, 2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secretary \u2013 SLAAS Section E1, 2016<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>President \u2013 VSTA, FAS-USJ, 2016\/2017<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Senior Treasurer \u2013 Student Union, FAS-USJ, 2016-2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Daniel R. Gustafson Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award, Wayne State University, USA, 2012<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thomas C. Rumble University Graduate Fellowship, Wayne State University, USA, 2012-2013<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winner of the \u201cPhysical Science Awards- 2005\u201d, in the field of physics awarded by the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Dual Delivery of Lessons &#8211; SLAAS YouTube channel<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:22% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WOiv_Ii9DFs&amp;list=PLE6TNnDZTdVBll_jv6h5fjenHNa2iMqGB\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/phy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/10\/youTube-1024x430.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5369 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/phy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/10\/youTube-1024x430.png 1024w, https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/phy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/10\/youTube-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/phy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/10\/youTube-768x323.png 768w, https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/phy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/10\/youTube.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">\u0db7\u0dde\u0dad\u0dd2\u0d9a \u0dc0\u0dd2\u0daf\u0dca&#x200d;\u0dba\u0dcf\u0dc0 \u0db4\u0dca&#x200d;\u0dbb\u0dcf\u0dba\u0ddd\u0d9c\u0dd2\u0d9a \u0db4\u0dbb\u0dd3\u0d9a\u0dca\u0dc2\u0dab\n\u0d9a\u0dd0\u0dad\u0ddd\u0da9 \u0d9a\u0dd2\u0dbb\u0dab \u0daf\u0ddd\u0dbd\u0db1\u0dda\u0d9a\u0dca\u0dc2\u0dba \u0db7\u0dcf\u0dc0\u0dd2\u0dad\u0dba, \u0db4\u0dca&#x200d;\u0dbb\u0dad\u0dca&#x200d;\u0dba\u0dcf\u0dc0\u0dbb\u0dca\u0dae \u0db0\u0dcf\u0dbb\u0dcf \u0d9d\u0dd8\u0da2\u0dd4\u0d9a\u0dbb\u0db1\u0dba \u0dc3\u0dc4 \u0dc3\u0dbb\u0dbd \u0db0\u0dcf\u0dbb\u0dcf \u0da2\u0db1\u0d9a\u0dba, \u0d89\u0dbd\u0dd9\u0d9a\u0dca\u0da7\u0dca&#x200d;\u0dbb\u0ddc\u0db1\u0dd2\u0d9a \u0db4\u0dbb\u0dd2\u0db4\u0dad \u0dc3\u0db8\u0dcf\u0d9a\u0dbb\u0dab\u0dba,\u0dc3\u0d82\u0d9b\u0dca&#x200d;\u0dba\u0dcf\u0d82\u0d9a \u0d89\u0dbd\u0dd9\u0d9a\u0dca\u0da7\u0dca&#x200d;\u0dbb\u0ddc\u0db1\u0dd2\u0d9a \u0dc0\u0dd2\u0daf\u0dca&#x200d;\u0dba\u0dcf\u0dc0,\u0d9a\u0dcf\u0dbb\u0d9a\u0dcf\u0dad\u0dca\u0db8\u0d9a \u0dc0\u0dbb\u0dca\u0db0\u0d9a\u0dba\u0dda \u0dba\u0dd9\u0daf\u0dd3\u0db8\u0dca<\/pre>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prof. W. K. I. L. Wanniarachchi Professor in Physics Email: iwanni@sjp.ac.lk Office: 011275 8889 Research Interest: Embedded Systems, Machine Vision, Computational Physics, Electronic Structure, Electronics Instumentation, Signal Processing Academic Qualifications Teaching and Academic Responsibilities Research Interests Recent Publications Postgraduate Supervision Patents Professional Service and Contributions Dual Delivery of Lessons &#8211; SLAAS YouTube channel \u0db7\u0dde\u0dad\u0dd2\u0d9a \u0dc0\u0dd2\u0daf\u0dca&#x200d;\u0dba\u0dcf\u0dc0 &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/phy\/prof-w-k-i-l-wanniarachchi\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Prof. W. K. I. L. 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