Dr. S. P. C. Perera
Senior Lecturer
B.Sc. (Peradeniya)
M.Sc. (TTU, USA)
Ph.D (TTU, USA)
Biography:
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
Texas Tech University, USA, (2003), Asymptotic Feedback Controllability and the topological Structure of Switched Control Systems
MSc
Texas Tech University, USA, Heyman-like Lemma for Switched Control Systems (2001)
BSc
Elecrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (1991)
Areas of Research:
Control Theory
Switched Control System
Differential Geometry
Algebraic Topology
Education Psychology
Publications:
Journal Papers:
Perera, P.C., and Dayawansa, W. P. (2006). “Approximation of a Switched Linear System by a Non-switched Homogeneous Polynomial System.” Journal of Control Theory and Applications
Conferences:
Perera P.C., Senadheera S. (2007). “Converging Towards a Comprehensive and Coherent Global Engineering Education System” – accepted to 6th Global Colloquium on Engineering Education.
Perera P.C., (2007). “Global Asymptotic Controllability of a Special Class of Nonlinear Switched Systems” – submitted to “Emergent Problems in Nonlinear Systems”.
Perera P.C., (2007). “Memory Efficient Algorithm and Closed Form Formulas For Computing Odd Magic Squares of Higher Order” – submitted to Peradeniya University Research Sessions.
Arlis A.D., Perera P.C., (2007). “An Efficient Algorithm to Compute the Square of a Binary Number” – submitted to Peradeniya University Research Sessions.
Perera P.C., (2007). “An Efficient Algorithm to Compute the Reciprocal of a Binary Number” – submitted to Peradeniya University Research Sessions.
Basnayake B.M.R.K., Perera P.C., (2007). “Modified Stepping Stone Algorithm for Solving Large-scale Balanced Transportation Problems” – submitted to Peradeniya University Research Sessions.
Perera P.C., (2007). “Topological Structure of a Special Class of Linear Switched Systems” – Proceedings of International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems.
Athukorala B.U., Perera P.C., (2007). “Improved Matched Pole Zero Mapping Method for Design of Discrete Controllers” – Proceedings of International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems.
Perera P. C., (2006). “Canonical Forms and Switching Laws For Linear Switched Systems.” Proceedings of the International Conference on Information and Automation.
Perera P. C., (2006). “Controllability of Polynomial Switched Systems and Their Switching Laws.” Proceedings of the First International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems.
Perera P. C., (2006). “A Sufficient Condition for Controllability of a Special Class of Polynomial Switched Systems.” Proceedings of the Peradeniya University Research Sessions.
Perera P. C., and Dayawansa, W. P. (2006). “Topological Structure of Continuous-time Time-invariant Controllable Linear Switched Systems.” Proceedings of the Peradeniya University Research Sessions.
Perera P. C. (2005). “Use of Canonical Forms to Achieve Asymptotic Feedback Controllability of Switched Control Systems.” Proceedings of the Peradeniya University Research Sessions.
Perera P.C., and Dayawansa, W. P. (2004). “Asymptotic Feedback Controllability of Switched Control Systems to the Origin.” Proceedings of the American Control Conference.
Books:
Perera P.C., ” Series of Lecture Notes on Complex Analysis”, Sampath Publishers, Sri Lanka, 1998
Perera P.C., ” Differential Equations with Engineering Applications”, – Under preperation
Awards:
Presenter, Outstanding Graduate Part-Time Instructor, Texas Tech University (2002-2003)
Outstanding Graduate Mathematics Major, Texas Tech University (2002-2003)
Outstanding Graduate Part-Time Instructor, Texas Tech University (2000-2001)
Outstanding Graduate Mathematics Major, Texas Tech University (2000-2001)
Outstanding Speaker in the PhD Category, First Annual Graduate Students Research Day SIAM TTU chapter (2003)
Professional Memberships:
Member:
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (2003-)
Member:
Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics, Texas Tech University Chapter (1999-)
Member:
American Mathematical Society (1999-)
EM1030:
Differential Equations
EM212:
Calculus II
EM217:
Advanced Calculus
EM505:
Complex Analysis