Lecturer (On Assignment Basis)
Department of Electrical and Electronic Technology,
Faculty of Technology,
Rajarata University of Sri Lanka,
Mihintale.
dunston@tec.rjt.ac.lk
🎓Education
- BET (Hons) in Electrical & Electronic Technology (RUSL)
📜Biography
Mr. Dunston Priyasad currently holds the position of Lecturer on Assignment Basis at the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (RUSL). He graduated from RUSL with a Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Honours) in Electrical and Electronic Technology, completing his studies between 2017 and 2022.
He began his academic career at RUSL as a Temporary Demonstrator from February 2022 to February 2023, during which he conducted laboratory practical sessions and participated in the evaluation of final-year research proposals. He subsequently served as a Temporary Assistant Lecturer from February 2023 to August 2025, taking on responsibilities such as curriculum development and lecturing on electronic design, simulation, and automation. In August 2025, he transitioned to his current role, where he focuses on planning laboratory procedures for the Automation and Robotics Laboratory, as well as conducting lectures on robotics, instrumentation, and automation. Prior to his academic roles, he gained valuable industry experience as a Trainee Electrical Engineer at Gal-Oya Plantations (Pvt) Ltd. and the Ceylon Electricity Board.
Mr. Priyasad is actively engaged in technological research, project supervision, and hardware development. He has supervised several innovative undergraduate projects, including a self-navigating gantry robot for warehouse operations, an IoT-based underground power cable fault monitoring system, and a robotic solution for material handling in confined spaces. He has also contributed to an abstract publication on autonomous environmental monitoring with energy harvesting and the Internet of Things. In addition to his academic and research commitments, he is a former member of the university’s media unit, InFocus Media, and served as the Treasurer of the Faculty of Technology Alumni Association in 2024
Teaching Courses
- EET 2204 – Electrical Measurements and Instrumentation
- EET 3206 – Automation Technology I
- EET 3203 – Computer Systems
- EET 4301 – Electronic Circuit Design and Simulations
- EET 4202 – Embedded Systems Design
- EET 4206 – Automation Technology II
- EET 4220 – Graphical Programming and Data Acquisition.
Research Interests
- Industrial Automation
- Embedded Systems
- Internet of Things
- Electronic Circuit Modelling, Simulations and Design
- Digital Electronics
Publications
Conference Paper
- 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.
Conference Presentations/Abstracts
- Dilrukshi, H.P.S.1, Prathibha, K.S.K.K.1*, Thilakarathne, M.R.D.P1, Nanayakkara, N.T.P.K.K.2 “Automated Defect Detection and Ejection System for Saddle Binding Machines” Undergraduates Research Symposium of Technology Faculty of Technology – URSoT 2025
- 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.
- Gunasekara, W.K.R.1*, Gamage, D.T.1, Weerasinghe, W.M.A.K.1 Thilakarathne, M.R.D.P.1 .”Autonomous Environmental Monitoring Using Energy Harvesting and Internet of Things” Undergraduates Research Symposium of Technology Faculty of Technology – URSoT 2025
- Nalinda, M.T.I.1, Thisera, M.H.A.A.N.1*, Neranjan, D.W.M.1, Thilakarathne, M.R.D.P.1 “Energy Efficiency in Non-Inverter Air Conditioners: A Variable Frequency Drive Approach for Compressor Control .” Undergraduates Research Symposium of Technology Faculty of Technology – URSoT 2025
- Wijesinghe, E.A.K.G.D.M.P.1, Jayalath, D.P.S.D.1*, Godagandeniya, G.D.Y.R.1, Thilakarathna, M.R.D.P.1 “Automated Fabric Label Placing System” Undergraduates Research Symposium of Technology Faculty of Technology – URSoT 2025
Appointments and Administrative Experiences
- Lecturer on Assignment Basis, Department of Electrical and Electronic Technology, Faculty of Technology, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.(AUG.2025 to present)
- Temporary Lecturer, Department of Electrical and Electronic Technology, Faculty of Technology, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
- Temporary Demonstrator, Department of Electrical and Electronic Technology, Faculty of Technology, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
