Name: Dr. MWP Maduranga
Position: Lecturer (Probationary)
E-mail: pasanwellalage@kdu.ac.lk
Qualifications
Publications
Research Interests
Teaching Areas
Academic Administration
Teaching Experience
PC/TPC
Memberships
Working Experience
Awards/Scholarships
Qualifications
- Ph.D in Computing, IIC University of Technology (2022)
- MS.c.Eng. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka(2017)
- BS.c.Eng(Hons.) in Electronic Engineering, Asian Institute of Technology(AIT), Thailand(2013)
- Charted Engineer, Engineering Council, UK(2020)
Publications
Indexed Journals
2023
- M.W.P Maduranga, Valmik Tilwari, Ruvan Abeysekera “Improved RSSI Indoor Localization in IoT Systems with Machine Learning Algorithms” accepted for MDPI Electronics, 2023 (SCIE indexed, Q2, IF:2.690)
- Sandamini, C.; Maduranga, M.W.P.; Tilwari, V.; Yahaya, J.; Qamar, F.; Nguyen, Q.N.; Ibrahim, S.R.A. A Review of Indoor Positioning Systems for UAV Localization with Machine Learning Algorithms. Electronics 2023, 12, 1533. https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics12071533 (SCIE Indexed , Q2, IF:2.690)
- S.K. Wijayawardena, Ruvan Abeysekera, M.W.P Maduranga, “A Systematic Review of 3D Metaphoric Information Visualization”, International Journal of Modern Education and Computer Science(IJMECS), Vol.15, No.1, pp. 73-93,2023. DOI:10.5815/ijmecs.2023.01.06 (SCOPUS indexed , SJR Q2)
2022
- M.P.K.Rasnayake, M.W.P Maduranga, J.P.D.M. Sithara, ” Surface Electromyography Signal Acquisition and Classification Using Artificial Neural Networks (ANN)”, International Journal of Modern Education and Computer Science(IJMECS), Vol.14, No.3, pp. 64-75, 2022.DOI: 10.5815/ijmecs.2022.03.04 (SCOPUS indexed, SJR Q2)
- MWP Maduranga, Dilshan Nandasena, “Mobile-Based Skin Disease Diagnosis System Using Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN)”, International Journal of Image, Graphics and Signal Processing(IJIGSP), Vol.14, No.3, pp. 47-57, 2022.DOI: 10.5815/ijigsp.2022.03.05 (SCOPUS indexed, SJR Q2)
Other Peer Reviewed International Journals / Book Chapters
2023
- Rathnayake, R.M.M.R.; Maduranga, M.W.P.; Tilwari, V.; Dissanayake, M.B. RSSI and Machine Learning-Based Indoor Localization Systems for Smart Cities. Eng2023, 4, 1468-1494. https://doi.org/10.3390/eng4020085
- Nadin Pethiyagoda, Mwp Maduranga, Dmr Kulasekara, Tl Weerawardane, “Deep Learning-Based Vehicle Type Detection and Classification,” International Journal of Computational and Applied Mathematics & Computer Science, vol. 3, pp. 18-26, 2023.
- MWP Maduranga K.I.S Lakmal, Valmik Tilwari, W.A.A.M. Wanniarachchi and W.M.S.R.B. Wijayarathne “Improved 3D Wireless Indoor Localization with Deep Learning Algorithms”, Signals and Communication Technology, Springer , Singapore (2023), ISSN 1860-4870
2022
- M.W.P Maduranga, Ruvan Abeysekera, ” Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Feed Forward Neural Network (FFNN) Based Indoor Positioning for Location-based IoT Applications”, International Journal of Wireless and Microwave Technologies(IJWMT), Vol.12, No.2, pp. 33-39, 2022.DOI: 10.5815/ijwmt.2022.02.03
- JD Motha, MWP Maduranga, NT Jayatilaka, “Design of an IoT-Enabled Solar Tracking System For Smart Farms”, International Journal of Wireless and Microwave Technologies(IJWMT), Vol.12, No.6, pp. 1-13, 2022. DOI:10.5815/ijwmt.2022.06.01
- M.W.P Maduranga, A.S.B Wijerathna, “NB-IoT based Status Measurement System for 33kV Power Distribution Networks in Smart Grids”, International Journal of Engineering and Manufacturing (IJEM), Vol.12, No.4, pp. 37-45, 2022. DOI:10.5815/ijem.2022.04.04
- MB Dissanayake Thisura Rajapakse, MWP Maduranga, “IoT-Enabled Cattle Health and Location Monitoring System”, International Journal of Applied Sciences & Development,2022
- D.M.S Rupasinghe, M.W.P Maduranga, “ Towards Ambient Assisted Living (AAL): Design of an IoT- based Elderly Activity Monitoring System “, International Journal of Engineering and Manufacturing (IJEM), Vol.12, No.2, pp. 1-10, 2022. DOI: 10.5815/ijem.2022.02.01
2021
- MWP Maduranga, Ruvan Abeysekera, “TreeLoc: An Ensemble Learning-based Approach for Range Based Indoor Localization,” International Journal of Wireless and Microwave Technologies (IJWMT), Vol.11, No.5, pp. 18-25, 2021.DOI: 10.5815/ijwmt.2021.05.03
- MWP Maduranga and Ruvan Abeysekera “Supervised Machine Learning for RSSI based Indoor Localization in IoT Applications” International Journal of Computer Applications, Vol 183, May 2021.DOI: 10.5120/ijca2021921305
- MWP Maduranga, RMCAB Rathnayake, N.T Jayathilaka “Design and Experimentation of a Wi-Fi-based Low-Power IoT System for Environmental Conditions Sensing” International Journal of Computer Applications, Vol 174, February 2021.DOI: 10.5120/ijca2021921045
- MWP Maduranga, C M Madushan “Design of Wi-Fi-based IoT Sensor Node with Multiple Sensor Types” International of Computer Applications, Vol 174, February 2021.DOI: 10.5120/ijca2021921026
- MWP Maduranga, Manoj Sithara ” Hybrid Statistical and Deterministic Based Pedestrian Tracking Algorithm for Location-Based IoT Applications.” Lecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technologies (ISSN: 2367-4512), Springer, Singapore (2021)
Conference Papers
2023
- M.W.P Maduranga, V. Tilwari and R. Abeysekera, “An Experimental Testbed For Rssi-Based Indoor Localization With Lora,” 2023 IEEE 1st International Conference on Innovations in High Speed Communication and Signal Processing (IHCSP), BHOPAL, India, 2023, pp. 316-321, doi: 10.1109/IHCSP56702.2023.10127213.
- Pethiyagoda, V. Tilwari, M. Maduranga, T. Weerawardane and D. Kulasekara, “A Survey On Deep Learning Approaches for Real-Time License Plate, Vehicle Type and Face Recognition,” 2023 IEEE 1st International Conference on Innovations in High Speed Communication and Signal Processing (IHCSP), BHOPAL, India, 2023, pp. 475-482, doi: 10.1109/IHCSP56702.2023.10127143.
2022
- Jayathissa and M. Maduranga, “Study on Using Signal Filtering Techniques for Machine Learning-based Indoor Positioning Systems(IPS),” 2022 6th SLAAI International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (SLAAI-ICAI), Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2022, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/SLAAI-ICAI56923.2022.10002655.
- M.W.P Maduranga, H. K. I. S. Lakmal, R. Jayathissa, W. Wijayarathne and W. Wanniarachchi, “Using Machine Learning and Feedback Filters for Localization in Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) Applications,” 2022 6th SLAAI International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (SLAAI-ICAI), Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2022, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/SLAAI-ICAI56923.2022.10002492.
2021
- MWP Maduranga, JPDM Sithara “Feasibility Study on Using Cognitive Radio (CR) Concepts for Channel Utilization in the Wireless Sensor Networks” In proc. of IEEE International Conference on Mobile Networks and Wireless Communications (ICMNWC-2021), India, 2021.
- WKY Sandamini, MWP Maduranga, M.B Dissanayake “Fault Detection of Mechanical Components using Machine Vision,” In proc. of 14th International Research Conference (KDU IRC 2021), Sri Lanka, 2021
- MWP Maduranga, D Ganepola, RPS Kathriarachchi “Comparison of Trilateration and Supervised Learning Techniques for BLE Based Indoor Localization,” In proc. of 14th International Research Conference (KDU IRC 2021), Sri Lanka, 2021
- SBK Karunaratna, MWP Maduranga” Sound Events Recognition and Classification Using Machine Learning Techniques.”, In proc. of 14th International Research Conference (KDU IRC 2021), Sri Lanka, 2021
- MWP Maduranga, Ruvan Abeysekara “Comparison of Supervised Learning-Based Indoor Localization Techniques for Smart Building Applications” In proc. of IEEE International Research Conference in Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE) 2021, Sri Lanka, 2021
2020
- M.W.P. Maduranga and Thushara Pathirathne “Design Simulation of a SEPIC Converter for Home Solar PV System” Submitted for 27th Annual Technical Conference, IET Sri Lanka Network, 2020.
2019
- M.W.P Maduranga, HMM Perera “Raspberry Pi Clustering for VoIP Communication”, KDU-IRC-2019, Ratmalana , Sri Lanka. 2019.
- M.W.P. Maduranga, Y.S.P Weerasinge and MB Dissanayake “RSSI and Feed Forward Neural Network (FFNN)Based Indoor Localization in WSN” IEEE National IT Conference (NITC-2019), 2019.
2018
- M.W.P. Maduranga, P. Saengudomlert and H.M.N Dilum Bandara “Redundant Node Management in Wireless Sensor Networks with Multiple Sensor Types” IEEE National IT Conference (NITC-2018), 2018.
- M.W.P. Maduranga and Y.S.P Weerasinge “IoT Based Smart Water Metering System for National Water Supply and Drainage Board Sri Lanka” 5th International Conference on Engineering and Technology, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2018.
- P.P Silva and M.W.P. Maduranga “Implementing Digital Head End System to Improve the Video Quality ofAnalog MATV Systems” The 3rd Research Symposium 2018, University of Vocational Technology, 2018.
- M.W.P. Maduranga , Ashan Arthanayake and Ravindra Koggalage “A Sequential Algorithm Based Approach for Exam Time Table Scheduling in University of Vocational Technology” The 3rd Research Symposium 2018,University of Vocational Technology, 2018.
2016
- M.W.P. Maduranga and Roshan G. Ragel “ Comparison of load balancing algorithm on Raspberry Pi clustered embedded web servers” 20th IEEE International Computer Science and Engineering Conference (ICSEC), 2016 Chiang Mai, Thailand, 2016.
- Huy Q. Nguyen, S. P. Kasthuri Arachchi and M.W.P. Maduranga, Timothy K. Shih “Animal Behavior Video Classification by Spatial LSTM” Kelaniya International Conference on Advances in Computing and Technology(KICACT), Sri Lanka, 2016.
2015
- D.V.P Gunavardena and Maduranga M.W.P “Towards Smart Home Applications: Design and Implement a Smart Electrical Energy Monitoring Device for Domestic Usage” Research Symposium on Engineering Advancements (RSEA 2015), Sri Lanka, 2015.
- S.P Weerasinge and M.W.P. Maduranga “ Design and Implementation of a Smart Trainer to Study the Flow Control in Data Link Layer” Research Symposium on Engineering Advancements (RSEA 2015), Malabe, Sri Lanka, 2015. (Best paper awards).
2014
- Weerasinghe Y.S.P, Nanayakkara G.D and Maduranga M.W.P “Design and Implementing a Microcontroller Based Smart ECG Adaptor for Healthcare” RITSCON 2015, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2014.
- M.W.P Maduranga, Taparugssanagorn.A “RFID Localization Estimation Techniques for Indoor Environment” KDU-IRC , Ratmalana, Sri Lanka, 2014.
2013
- M.W.P Maduranga, M.Gamage “ Study on a National SMS HUB solution for bulk SMS and National policies on SMS Regulatory in Sri Lanka” RSEA 2013, Malabe, Sri Lanka, 2013.
Research Interests
- Indoor Localization.
- Internet of Things(IoT).
- Wireless Communication.
Teaching Areas
- Analog and Digital Electronics
- Communication Systems
- Internet of Things(IoT)
- Machine Learning
Academic Administration
- Coordinator-Industrial Training, Entrepreneurial support, Industrial training and Career guidance Unit (eICU), Faculty of Computing, KDU (2020 to Date)
- Faculty Representative, Huawei ICT Academy -KDU (2021 to Date)
- Trainer for HCIA professional programs, Huawei ICT Academy -KDU (2021 to Date)
- Academic Coordinator Level III and IV, of Computer Engineering, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (2020 to Present)
- Academic Coordinator -Year II , Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Technology, University of Vocational Technology (2014 to 2020)
- Academic Coordinator Level II and IV (CE), General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (2020 to Present)
- Head of Department(Acting),Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Technology, University of Vocational Technology -2019
- Counsellor and Senior Treasure- IEEE Student Branch, University of Vocational Technology (2016-2020)
- Academic Coordinator -Year II (EET), University of Vocational Technology (2014 to 2020)
- Student Advisor, University of Vocational Technology (2015 to 2020)
Teaching Experience
- EE2122 Electronics Systems, Dept. of Computer Engineering, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, UG (2020 to Date)
- ET4243 Digital System Design, Dept. of Computer Engineering, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University,UG (2020 to 2021)
- ET3132 Digital Signal Processing, Dept. of Computer Engineering, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University,UG (2020 to Date) , UG (2020 To Date)
- COE3012 Computer Systems Engineering, Dept. of Computer Engineering, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University,UG (2020 to Date).
- IT1082 IoT Applications and Design, Dept. of Information Technology, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University,UG (2020 to Date),
- EE203020 Electronic Circuits, Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Technology, University of Vocational Technology, UG (2014-2020)
- EE104020 Principles of Electronics, Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Technology, University of Vocational Technology, UG (2014-2018)
- EE303030 Introduction to Communication Systems, Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Technology, University of Vocational Technology, UG (2014-2020)
- EE402040 Internet of Things, Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Technology, University of Vocational Technology, UG (2014-2020)
- EE404021 Modeling and Simulations, Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Technology, University of Vocational Technology, UG, team taught with Dr.S.D.A Sanjeewa (2014-2020)
- UFMF3A-15-M Power Electronics, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Northshore Campus (University of West England (UWE) accredited institute), MEng (2019)
- UFMF3E-15-M Wireless Sensor Networks, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Northshore Campus (University of West England (UWE) accredited institute), MEng (2019)
PC/TPC
- Reviewer, 5th International Conference on Engineering and Technology, Sri Lanka. 2018
- Reviewer, International Journal of Sensors and Sensor Networks(IJSSN); ISSN: 2329-1796 (Print) (2018 to Present)
- Program Committee, Annual Research Symposium, University of Vocational Technology (2017 to 2019)
- Reviewer, IEEE the 3rd International Conference on advancements in computing -2021 (ICAC2021)
- Reviewer, National Engineering Research Symposium (NERS 2020)
- Reviewer, IEEE WIE Symposium 2020, Kandy, Sri Lanka(2020)
Memberships
- Chartered Engineer, Engineering Council-UK, (CEng.MIET)
- Senior Member of IEEE (SMIEE)
- Professional Member of Computer Society of Sri Lanka (MCSSL)
Working Experience
- Lecturer, Department of Electrical and Electronic Technology, University of Vocational Technology (2014 to 2020)
- Graduate Research Assistant, BU-CROCCS, Bangkok University, Thailand (Feb.2018 to March. 2018)
- Visiting Lecturer, Northshore Campus, Sri Lanka (2019-2020)
- Temporary Instructor, Dept. of Electronic Telecommunication University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (2013 to 2014)
- Intern, Nokia Solutions Networks (NSN), Bangkok, Thailand. (March 2013 to July 2013)
- Trainee Engineer, Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka (June 2012 to Aug. 2012).
Awards/Scholarships
- Received KDU Research Grant for the project “Design of an Energy-Efficient IoT Sensor Node” jointly with Mr.RPS Kathriarachchi (2020)
- Second runner up (jointly with DS Pandithage and AP Wijesekara) on “Design of PABX System Using Single Board Computer” 27th Annual Technical Conference, IET Sri Lanka Network (2020)
- Scholarship for master studies at University of Peradeniya, Skills Sector Development Project (SSDP), Ministry of Skills Development and Vocational Training, Sri Lanka, 2017
- Best paper awards (jointly with Y.S.P Weerasinge) on “Design and Implementation of a Smart Trainer to Study the Flow Control in Data Link Layer” Research Symposium on Engineering Advancements (RSEA 2015), Malabe, Sri Lanka, (2015)