Senior Lecturer

Indrani Kularathne

Contact Info

Office:

Applied Mechanics Lab,

Department of Mechanical Engineering,

University of Peradeniya,

Peradeniya,20400,

Sri Lanka

Education:
  • B.Sc.Eng. - 1995 , University of Peradeniya
  • M.Sc. - 2009 , University of Peradeniya
  • Ph.D. - 2020 , University of Peradeniya

    • Biography

    • Dr. Indrani Kularathne obtained her B.Sc. Engineering specializing in the field of Production Engineering from the University of Peradeniya in 1995. She obtained her PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the same University.
    • Her major research interests include bioenergy, alternative fuels and machine design.

    Research Intersests

    • Bioenergy,  Alternative Fuels, Mechanical Designs

    Teaching/ Experiences

    • 24 Year teaching Experience in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

    You can find lecture resources HERE

    Professional Qualifications

    • ·       Associate Member -  Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka (AM4781).

      ·       Member-        Engineering Council Sri Lanka 

    Service

    • ·       Visiting Lecturer - Technical College, Polgolla -2003

      ·       Visiting Lecturer -Technical College, Dambulla - 1999

      ·       Visiting Lecturer -Technical College, Ratnapura – (1997)

      ·       Production Co-ordinator – Polytex Garments (Pvt) Ltd., E-kala, Ja-ea, Sri Lanka – October 1994 to April 1996)

    Publications

    Selected Journal Publications

      1. Indrani W. Kularathne, Chamila Gunathilake, Bhagya S Yatipanthalawa, Chandrakantha S. Kalpage, Asanga C. Rathneweera1 & Sanath Rajapakse, “Production of green energy – ethanol dehydration using rice straw, rice husk and castor oil”, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, (2021) 11:1597–1610

       

      1. I. W. Kularathne, A.C. Ratnaweera, C.S. Kalpage, S. Rajapakse and C.A. Gunathilaka, “Optimization and Kinetic Parameter Estimation of Bioethanol Production from Overripe Freely Available Sri Lankan Fruits in Batch Fermentation”, Ceylon Journal of Science, Vol 49(3), September 2020.

       

      1. I. W. Kularathne, A. C. Rathneweera, C. S. Kalpage, S. Rajapakse, C. A. Gunathilaka, P. Gamage, “Optimization of Fermentation Process Parameters for

      Bioethanol Production from Sri Lankan Overripe Fruits”,  IESL Journal. Vol.: LIV, No. 01, January 2021.

       

      4. 4. I. W. Kularathne, C. A Gunathilake, A. C. Rathneweera, C. S. Kalpage, S. Rajapakse, The effect of use of bio-fuels on environmental pollution –a review, International Journal of     Renewable Energy Research, Vol.9, No.3, September, 2019, pp 1355-1367

    Selected Conference Publications

    •  1. I. W. Kularathne  and S. D. Dewasurendra, ”Performance Evaluation of Computer Integrated Manufacturing Engineering”,  Annual Research Sessions, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 2005

      2. I. W. Kularathne, A.C. Rathneweera, C.S. Kalpage, S. Rajapakshe, “Comparison of Sugar Contents Freely Available Sri Lankan Fruits”, Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress (PGIS Congress), University of Peradeniya conference on 7th and 8th of October 2016

      3. I. W. Kularathne, A.C. Ratnaweera, C.S. Kalpage, S. Rajapakse “Studies for optimum performance and emission of diesel and diesohols using a computerized variable compression multi fuel engine test rig”, 7th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment (ICSBE) on 16th December 2016.

      4. I W Kularathne & Macedon MOLDOVAN, “Design of Domestic Solar Thermal System for a Five Member Family in Kandy. Sri Lanka”, Vidulka National Energy Symposium, 2017. pp. 73-81. ISSN 2513-2814.

      5. I W Kularathne & Stelian Tarulescu, A. C. Rathneweera, C. S. Kalpage “Study of Pollutants Formation from E6 and E14 Gasohol with 55 kW Dacia Renault Engine”, iPURSE 2017, on 24thof November 2017. 

      6. I. W. Kularathne, A.C. Ratnaweera, C.S. Kalpage, S. Rajapakse and C.A. Gunathilaka “Production of Bio Ethanol from Sri Lankan Overripe Fruits using Batch Fermentation and Optimization of Ethanol Yield”, UWA Wellassa University conference on 07thof February 2019. 

      7. I. W. Kularathne, A.C. Ratnaweera, C.S. Kalpage, S. Rajapakse and C.A. Gunathilaka “Dehydration of Ethanol using Bio Materials” iPURSE 2019 on 11 and 12th September 2019.

      8. I. W. Kularathne, A.C. Ratnaweera, C.S. Kalpage, S. Rajapakse “Dehydration of Ethanol using a Liqui Biomaterial” International Conference on Capacity Building in the Renewable Energy Sector (I-CARES), Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK on 22nd - 23rd June 2022.