Ms. Nipuni Fernando
Lecturer Probationary
Contact
- nipuni.f@nsbm.ac.lk
- +94 11 544 5000 (ext 1337)
- Department of Mechatronic and Industry Engineering
- Faculty of Engineering
- Google Scholar
Profile
Eng. Nipuni Fernando is a Lecturer (Probationary) attached to the Department of Mechatronics and Industrial Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, NSBM. She obtained her Bachelor of Science (Hons.) four-year special degree in the field of Engineering Physics from the University of Colombo, Faculty of Science. She has successfully completed a Graduate Diploma in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering at IESL College of Engineering, and she is an Associate Member of the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL). Ms. Fernando has started her professional career in academics as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at SLTC Research University, Padukka. Currently, she is pursuing her PhD at the University of Colombo, Faculty of Science.
Research Interests
- Physics of Lightning, Lightning Protection and High-Voltage Power Systems
- Engineering Education
- Piezoelectric Materials and Energy Harvesting
Memberships
- Associate Member of the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL)
- Associate Engineer of the Engineering Council, Sri Lanka (ECSL)
- Member of the Institute of Physics, Sri Lanka (IPSL)
Journal Publications
- RMAD Rajapaksha, PKVM Senevirathne, MNV Fernando: Design and Optimization of Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting Systems for Efficient Power Generation in Smart Pavements: A Review, J. Res. Technol. Eng. 6 (2), 2025, 95-103
- A.M.S.A. Adhikari, M.N.V. Fernando: Footstep Based Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting System for Emergency Power Applications: A Review, J. Res. Technol. Eng. 7(3), 2026, 140-149
Conference (Full Paper) Publications
- M.N.V. Fernando, D.H.H.P. Dassanayake, M. D. B. Madhuwanthi, (2024) EFFECTIVENESS OF USING VIRTUAL LABORATORY SIMULATIONS IN PHYSICS EDUCATION BY COMPARING THE ACCURACY OF GRAVITATIONAL ACCELERATION RESULTS. 3rd International Research Conference, Institute of Technology, University of Moratuwa. DOI: 10.64752/WGWT2087
- H.M.U.J.Bandara , M.N.V. Fernando, H. D. K. Samaranayake (2025) Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting in Interactive Environments: A Case Study Using a Playpen-Based Prototype, 4th SLIIT International Conference on Engineering and Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka. DOI: https://doi.org/10.54389/CUWY9062
- M.N.V. Fernando. RFID based voting system to improve the election process and to avoid rigging. International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (ICMR 2024), Eastern University, Sri Lanka, Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University, India, and ESN Publications, India.
On Going Research
- Effect of lightning induced voltages on High voltage transmission lines.
- Engineering Education & Technology-enhanced learning
- Piezoelectric energy harvesting and Sustainable Energy Systems
Research and Project Contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Her research and other project contributions are aligned with the following SDG(s):
