Dr. K. R. R. I. Bandara
Senior Lecturer
B.Sc. (Peradeniya)
Ph.D (Auckland, NZ)
Biography:
Dr. Ravindra Isuru Bandara is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Engineering Mathematics at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya. He obtained his Ph.D. from the Department of Mathematics, University of Auckland, New Zealand, in 2022. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor of Science degree with a specialization in Mathematics at the University of Peradeniya in 2016.
His research interests include dynamical systems, bifurcation theory, epidemiological modelling, and ordinary differential equations (ODEs). He is a dedicated teacher, researcher, and mentor, committed to inspiring students and contributing to the advancement of applied mathematics in engineering and science.
Contact Information
Phone:
+94 (81) 239 3340
Office Location:
Department of Engineering Mathematics,
Faculty of Engineering,
University of Peradeniya,
20400, Sri Lanka.
Educational Qualifications:
PhD
Department of Mathematics, University of Auckland, New Zealand (2022)
BSc
Mathematics Special, Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya (2016)
Academic Appointments:
Senior Lecturer:
Department of Engineering Mathematics, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya
(2023-Present)
Lecturer (Probationary):
Department of Engineering Mathematics, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya
(2018-2023)
Visiting Lecturer:
Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya
(2023-Present)
Temporary Lecturer:
Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya (2017-2018)
Areas of Research:
Dynamical Systems
Bifurcation Theory
Epidemiological Modelling
Ordinary Differential Equations (ODE)
Publications:
Ravindra I. Bandara, Andrus Giraldo, Neil G. R. Broderick, Bernd Krauskopf. Bifurcations of periodic orbits in the generalised nonlinear Schrödinger equation. Journal of Computational Dynamics, 2025, 12(2): 178-211. doi: 10.3934/jcd.2024021
I. Bandara, A. Giraldo, N. G. R. Broderick and B. Krauskopf, Generalized and multi-oscillation solitons in the nonlinear Schrödinger equation with quartic dispersion, Chaos, 33 (2023), 073154. doi: 10.1063/5.0152562.
I. Bandara, A. Giraldo, N. G. R. Broderickand B. Krauskopf, Infinitely many multipulse solitons of different symmetry types in the nonlinear Schrödinger equation with quartic dispersion, Phys. Rev. A, 103 (2021), 063514. doi: 10.1103/physreva.103.063514
Awards:
Best Applied Mathematics Talk in the University of Auckland Department of Mathematics Student Conference 2020.
Certificate by the Aitken Prize Committee for the Second-Best Talk in New Zealand Mathematical Society (NZMS) Conference 2020.
University Award for Academic Excellence (2017).
Peradeniya University Alumni Australia Victoria Chapter Scholarship for Excellence in Mathematics (2015).
University of Peradeniya colours in Cricket 2014/2015.
Administrative Roles:
Assistant Deputy Proctor:
Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya.
Senior Treasurer:
Engineering Mathematic Society, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya.
Professional Memberships:
Member:
Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM)
Member:
New Zealand Mathematical Society (NZMS)
Member:
Australia and New Zealand Industrial and Applied Mathematics (ANZIAM)
Editorial & Review Work:
Reviewer:
Young Scientists Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (YSCMR) 2024 organised by the Young Scientists Association (YSA) of National Institute of Fundamental Studies (NIFS).
Reviewer:
RESCON, the Annual Research Congress of the Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya (2023, 2024).
Reviewer:
International Conference in Mathematics and Mathematics Education 2023.
Reviewer:
International Conference in Mathematics and Mathematics Education 2023.
Thesis Evaluator:
RESCON, the Annual Research Congress of the Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya (2023, 2024).
Workshops & Invited Sessions:
Workshop Presenter:
Mini Symposium on System Dynamics and its Role in Data Science at the International Conference on Computational and Mathematical Modelling (ICCMM-2025).
Workshop Presenter:
Mini Symposium on System Dynamics at the International Conference on Computational and Mathematical Modelling (ICCMM-2024).
Conferences:
Session Chair:
RESCON 2024, Annual Research Congress of the Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya.
Speaker:
Delivered a talk at the New Zealand Mathematical Society (NZMS) Conference 2020.
Speaker:
Delivered a talk at the Dodd-Walls Centre symposium (2020, 2021).
Speaker:
Delivered a talk at the Australia and New Zealand Industrial and Applied Mathematics conference (2020, 2021).
EM216:
Differential Equations
GP116:
Linear Algebra
PM1103:
Pharmaceutical Mathematics
EF3020:
Social Project
EM1020:
Linear Algebra
