Sasiranga De Silva

Provided guest lectures on various engineering topics. Contributed to the professional development of engineers through specialized courses.

Coordinated modules for Automobile Engineering subjects and managed the Automobile lab. Led a 10 million Euro project for the AVL state-of-the-art automobile lab and supervised over 20 undergraduate projects.

Drafted the national EV transport policy for Sri Lanka, assessing local industry and regulatory environments. Developed technical standards and regulations for EVs, including financial assessments and environmental impact.

Conducted a Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) to compare the environmental impact of replacing conventional glass side glazing with polycarbonate. Utilized "GABI" software under ISO standards for the analysis.

Prepared standards and guidelines for electric three-wheel conversions under ISO standards. Contributed to the development of sustainable transportation solutions.

Served as a Cabinet appointed committee member, developing policies and guidelines for tax concessions on locally value-added vehicles. Visited assembly plants to ensure compliance with new regulations.

Consulted on the UNEP Global Environment Facility (GEF) Project for a Sustainable and Efficient Electric Mobility System in Sri Lanka. Provided consultation on introducing electric buses into the public transportation network.

Consulted on the possibility of introducing an intermodal transportation system for the public transportation network in Colombo. Focused on enhancing efficiency and sustainability.

Served as a Technical Evaluation Committee member for the tender process. Involved in the procurement of over 800 units of motorbikes for the Sri Lanka Police Department.

Conducted energy auditing and improved overall efficiency of the plant. Designed a SCADA system for the production plant and developed an image processing-based iron particle detector for quartz.

Automated the water filling system, improving efficiency and reducing manual labor. Implemented solutions for streamlined operations.

Consulted on factory automation, streamlining production processes and increasing efficiency. Provided strategic advice on implementing automated systems.

Set up guidelines for the accreditation of foreign organizations to carry out emission testing of imported vehicles. Ensured compliance with international standards.

Served as a Technical Evaluation Committee member for the tender process. Involved in the procurement of buses for the university.

Carried out necessary engineering analysis on Vehicle Dynamics/Aerodynamics for VEGA, the first electric supercar in Sri Lanka. Provided consultation on chassis development.

Consulted on the automation of the production plant, enhancing operational efficiency and productivity. Provided expertise in industrial automation solutions.

Conducted lectures and workshops to educate technical staff on electric vehicles and provided consultations on various vehicle type approvals. Developed regulations for electric converted vehicles and standardized EVs under local context.

Served as a Board Advisor, contributing to the development of a newly designed tuk-tuk powertrain. Also involved in the development of level-2 and DC fast chargers.

Served as Technical Director, coordinating collaboration with NL Mobility and Rotterdam University. Responsible for setting up the engineering team.

Consulted on the removal of iron from raw material, improving product quality and process efficiency. Provided technical expertise in material processing.

Grade: Honours 1 class

Completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Automotive, focusing on vehicle design, mechanics, and systems. Achieved First Class Honours during the four-year full-time program.