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Eng. T. Kugaranan

Lecturer (Probationary)

Department of Electrical and Electronic Technology,
Faculty of Technology, 
Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 
Mihintale.

tkugaranan@tec.rjt.ac.lk

🎓Education

  • M.Sc.Eng. in Electrical Power Applications (R) (UoP)
  • B.Sc.Eng.(Hons) Electrical and Electronics Engineering (SEUSL)

📜Biography

Teaching Courses

  • EET 2202 Electricity Network
  • EET 2206 Signals and Systems
  • EET 2305 Electrical Machines
  • EET 3202 Communication Systems
  • EET 3304 Digital Signal Processing
  • ICT 3311 Robotics
  • EET 4208 Fiber Optics Techniques
  • EET 4312 Power System Analysis
  • EET 4818 Undergraduate Research Project

Professional Qualification

  • Associate Engineer – Enginnering Council, Sri Lanka
  • Associate Member – Instute of Engineers, Sri Lanka
  • IEEE Professional Member
  • IEEE-PES Society Member

Research Interests

  • Power Systems
  • Image Processing
  • Machine Learning
  • High Voltage
  • Lightning analysis
  • Solar Energy
  • Telecommunications

Research Grants

  • “Attachable UAV‑based Signal Strength Enhancement Unit with Auto Positioning for Rescue Operation” – University Business Linkage Cell (UBL), 2026 (Principal Investigator).
  • “Drone-Based Density and Disease Identification in Paddy Fields of the Mihintale Area for Improved Cultivation” – RUSL Research Grant, 2026 (Principal Investigator).
  • “Development of a Drone-Based Navigation Analysis System for Aircraft Instrument Landing System Calibration” – RUSL Research Grant, 2025 (Principal Investigator).
  • Development of Raindrop Renewable Energy System Based on Piezoelectric with Solar Panel” — RUSL Research Grant, 2025.

Publications

Conferences Paper

  • Nirojan S., Kugaranan T., Kokulan S., Vipoosanan V., Kurukulasooriya N., and Jayasuriya L.T., “3D Electro-Geometric Approach and Advanced Lightning Protection Modeling for Anuradhapura’s Sacred Sites” 4th SLIIT International Conference on Engineering and Technology, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, 2025.
  • T. Kugaranan, G. Ketheeswaran, M. Senthuran, S. Rusilan, M.R.D.P. Thilakarathne and L. T. Jayasooriya, “IoT Based Underground Power Cable Monitoring System” 2nd Conference on Technological Advance and Innovation 2024, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
  • T. Kugaranan, S. K. Jaslin, WGCW. Kumara, “Modelling & Simulation of various Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) Techniques in Grid Connected Solar PV with Matlab/Simulink” 115th Annual Sessions, The Institution of Engineers 2023, Sri Lanka.
  • T. Kugaranan, S. K. Jaslin, WGCW. Kumara “Home Automation Application Using Raspberry Pi 3 & Windows IoT” KDU International Research Conference 2022 (KDUIRC 2022).

Conference Abstracts / Presentations

  • W.M.H.M. Weerasekara, T. Kugaranan, L.T. Jayasuriya, H.R.L. Satharasinha, and M.S.M.M. Shawkhan, “Development of a Drone-based Navigation Analysis System for Aircraft Instrument Landing System (ILS) Inspection” International Conference on Innovation and Emerging Technologies 2025 (ICIET 2025), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
  • S.G.N.T. Dakshaka, T. Kugaranan, D. Thilakarathne, M.V.R.L. Jayasinghe, and H.K.M.S.T.K. Thennakoon, “Attachable UAV-based Signal Strength Enhancement Unit with Auto Positioning for Rescue Operations” International Conference on Innovation and Emerging Technologies 2025 (ICIET 2025), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
  • R.M.S.L. Rathnayaka, G.A. Gunawardana, P.H.S. Harshana, T. Kugaranan, L.T. Jayasuriya, “Implementing and testing of a prototype footstep power harnessing device” Young Scientists’ Conference on Multidisciplinary Research Virtual International Conference, 2025.
  • T. Kugaranan, S.M.A.I. Dilrangia, A.G.H.T. Jayathissaa, M.U.M. Rizneea, L.T. Jayasuriya, “Aligning faculty power demand with solar energy supply for efficient management” Young Scientists’ Conference on Multidisciplinary Research Virtual International Conference, 2025.
  • T. Kugaranan, S. Nirojan, S. Kokulan, V. Vipoosanan, N. Kurukulasooriya and L. T. Jayasooriya, “3D Electro-Geometric Analysis of lightning Vulnerability at Anuradhapura’s Sacred Sites” International Conference on Innovation and Emerging Technologies 2024, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
  • T. Kugaranan, I. B. M. T. P. Ilangasinghe, M.H.M. Safnas Kariapper “Identification of Electrical Appliances via Analyzing the Harmonics in Voltage and Current Waveforms” 6th International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University 2022 (IRCUWU 2022).
  • T. Kugaranan, S. Jeyaram, M.M. Aswar, K.T.M.U. Hemapala, and J. Samarawickrama, “IoT based Smart Home Mobile Assistant for Optimizing the Energy Consumption” Rajarata International Research Conference 2019 (RIRC 2019), Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka.

Appointments and Administrative Experiences

University Administration

  • Academic warden for old Pandula, Dewanampiyathissa, Mahasen and External male hostels. (2025)
  • Member of University Food Committee (2025 to Present)

University Teaching

  • Lecturer (Probationary) in Department of Electrical and Electronic Technology (2025.02.06 – Present)
  • Lecturer (Temporary) in Department of Electrical and Electronic Technology (2023.07.19 – 2025.02.06)
  • Visiting Lecturer, Department of Information and Communication Technology, Faculty of Technological Studies, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. (2024, 2025)
  • Visiting Lecturer, Department of Electrical and Electronics Technology, Faculty of Technology, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. (2022)
  • Temporary Assistant Lecturer, Department of Electronical and Telecommunications Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka. (2018 – 2023)
  • Temporary Demonstrator, Department of Electronical and Telecommunications Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka. (2017 – 2018)

Faculty / University

  • Department Representative for Faculty Input – Strategic Plan 2027–2031, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Symposium Chair/Finance Committee for Undergraduate Research Symposium of Technology (URSoT 2026)
  • Member of the Organizing Committee for the First Year Inauguration Ceremony (2026)
  • Symposium Coordinator for Undergraduate Research Symposium of Technology (URSoT 2025)
  • Member of the Organizing Committee for the First Year Inauguration Ceremony (2025)
  • Member of the Organizing Committee for the Opening Ceremony of the New Faculty of Technology Building (2025)
  • Electrical and Electronic Technology Department Coordinator for Undergraduate Research Symposium of Technology (URSoT 2024)
  • Member of the Organizing Committee for the School Outreach Program (2024)
  • Telecommunications Laboratory Coordinator, Department of Electrical and Electronic Technology, Faculty of Technology, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (2024 – Present)
  • Second Year Academic Coordinator, Department of Electrical and Electronic Technology, Faculty of Technology, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (2025 – Present)