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Constructing Australian Residential Electricity Load Profile for Supporting Future Network Studies

Mumtahina, U., Alahakoon, S., Wolfs, P., & Liu, J. (2024). Constructing Australian Residential Electricity Load Profile for Supporting Future Network Studies. Energies, 17(12), 1-14. doi:10.3390/en17122908


Electro-flocculation of aquaculture wastewater microalgal communities reduces nutrient loading

Capper, A., Alahakoon, S., Aiken, C., Nunes, R., Chandra, S., & Moore, S. (2024). Electro-flocculation of aquaculture wastewater microalgal communities reduces nutrient loading. Bioresource Technology, 394, 1-10. doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2023.130109


Optimizing dynamic electric ferry loads with intelligent power management

Roy, R. B., Alahakoon, S., Arachchillag, S. J., & Rahman, S. (2023). Optimizing dynamic electric ferry loads with intelligent power management. Energy Reports, 9, 5952-5963. doi:10.1016/j.egyr.2023.05.029


Quality of Service and Associated Communication Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles †

Ramraj, R., Pashajavid, E., Alahakoon, S., & Jayasinghe, S. (2023). Quality of Service and Associated Communication Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles †. Energies, 16(20), 1-28. doi:10.3390/en16207170


A Literature Review on the Optimal Placement of Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM) in Distribution Networks

Mumtahina, U., Alahakoon, S., & Wolfs, P. (2023). A Literature Review on the Optimal Placement of Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM) in Distribution Networks. Energies, 16(17), 1-38. doi:10.3390/en16176122


Optimizing Load Frequency Control in Standalone Marine Microgrids Using Meta-Heuristic Techniques

Alahakoon, S., Roy, R. B., & Arachchillage, S. J. (2023). Optimizing Load Frequency Control in Standalone Marine Microgrids Using Meta-Heuristic Techniques. Energies, 16(13), 1-23. doi:10.3390/en16134846


Design of a Current-Transformer Based Inductive Coupler for Power-Line Communications

Van Rensburg, P. A. J., Watkins, B. P., & Alahakoon, S. (2023). Design of a Current-Transformer Based Inductive Coupler for Power-Line Communications. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, 38(3), 1788-1798. doi:10.1109/TPWRD.2022.3227238


Three-Port Converters for Energy Conversion of PV-BES Integrated Systems - A Review

Haque, M. M., Wolfs, P. J., Alahakoon, S., Islam, M. A., Nadarajah, M., Zare, F., & Farrok, O. (2023). Three-Port Converters for Energy Conversion of PV-BES Integrated Systems - A Review. IEEE Access, 11, 6551-6573. doi:10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3235924


Minimizing neutral current of two parallel STATCOMs

Mumtahina, U., Wolfs, P. J., Goodwin, S., & Alahakoon, S. (2022). Minimizing neutral current of two parallel STATCOMs. IEEE Access, 10, 71728-71736. doi:10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3188634


Rail temperature variation under heavy haul operations

Bosomworth, C., Spiryagin, M., Alahakoon, S., Cole, C., Sneath, B., & Makin, B. (2022). Rail temperature variation under heavy haul operations. Railway Engineering Science, 30(2), 148-161. doi:10.1007/s40534-021-00268-5


High frequency linked three port converter with optimized control based on power system load flow concepts for PV-battery systems

Haque, M. M., Wolfs, P. J., Alahakoon, S., & Blaabjerg, F. (2022). High frequency linked three port converter with optimized control based on power system load flow concepts for PV-battery systems. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 10(1), 1032-1045. doi:10.1109/JESTPE.2021.3096265


DAB Converter with Q Capability for BESS/EV Applications to Allow V2H/V2G Services

Haque, M. M., Wolfs, P., Alahakoon, S., Sturmberg, B. C. P., Nadarajah, M., & Zare, F. (2022). DAB Converter with Q Capability for BESS/EV Applications to Allow V2H/V2G Services. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 58(1), 468-480. doi:10.1109/TIA.2021.3123139


Modelling rail thermal differentials due to bending and defects

Bosomworth, C. G., Spiryagin, M., Alahakoon, S., & Cole, C. R. (2021). Modelling rail thermal differentials due to bending and defects. Transport, 36(2), 134-146. doi:10.3846/transport.2021.14574


A Comparative Performance Analysis of ANN Algorithms for MPPT Energy Harvesting in Solar PV System

Roy, R. B., Rokonuzzaman, M., Amin, N., Mishu, M. K., Alahakoon, S., Rahman, S., . . . Pasupuleti, J. (2021). A Comparative Performance Analysis of ANN Algorithms for MPPT Energy Harvesting in Solar PV System. IEEE Access, 9, 102137-102152. doi:10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3096864


Grid impacts of uncoordinated fast charging of electric ferry

Roy, R. B., Alahakoon, S., & Arachchillage, S. J. (2021). Grid impacts of uncoordinated fast charging of electric ferry. Batteries, 7(1), 1-18. doi:10.3390/batteries7010013


Ripple power steering of HFL-TPC connected VSI for PV-BESS/EV applications

Haque, M. M., Wolfs, P., Alahakoon, S., Sturmberg, B. C. P., Zare, F., & Blaabjerg, F. (2021). Ripple power steering of HFL-TPC connected VSI for PV-BESS/EV applications. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 57(6), 6209-6220. doi:10.1109/TIA.2021.3114268


Rail foot flaw detection based on a laser induced ultrasonic guided wave method

Pathak, M. S., Alahakoon, S., Spiryagin, M., & Cole, C. R. (2019). Rail foot flaw detection based on a laser induced ultrasonic guided wave method. Measurement, 148, 1-9. doi:10.1016/j.measurement.2019.106922


Emerging energy storage solutions for transportation electrification: A review

Alahakoon, S., Leksell, M., & Östlund, S. (2019). Emerging energy storage solutions for transportation electrification: A review. International Journal of Engineering and Technology Innovation, 9(2), 75-90. Retrieved from http://ijeti.imeti.org/v9-n2.php


Energy efficient variable speed drives empowered with torque estimation

Sequeira, M., & Alahakoon, S. (2019). Energy efficient variable speed drives empowered with torque estimation. Energy Procedia, 160, 194-201. doi:10.1016/j.egypro.2019.02.136


The influence of vehicle system dynamics on rail foot heat transfer

Bosomworth, C., Spiryagin, M., Alahakoon, S., & Cole, C. (2018). The influence of vehicle system dynamics on rail foot heat transfer. Australian Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 16(2), 126-138. doi:10.1080/14484846.2018.1457260


Rail flaw detection technologies for safer, reliable transportation: A review

Alahakoon, S., Sun, Y. Q., Spiryagin, M., & Cole, C. (2018). Rail flaw detection technologies for safer, reliable transportation: A review. Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control, 140(2), 020801-1-020801-17. doi:10.1115/1.4037295


Significance of energy storages in future power networks

Alahakoon, S. (2017). Significance of energy storages in future power networks. Energy Procedia, 110, 14-19. doi:10.1016/j.egypro.2017.03.098


Unknown input sliding mode functional observers with application to sensorless control of permanent magnet synchronous machines

Alahakoon, S., Fernando, T., Trinh, H., & Sreeram, V. (2013). Unknown input sliding mode functional observers with application to sensorless control of permanent magnet synchronous machines. Journal of the Franklin Institute., 350(1), 107-128. doi:10.1016/j.jfranklin.2012.10.012


Dynamic modeling of Ionic Polymer Metal Composite using equivalent passive electric network components

Samaranayake, B., Preethichandra, D., Alahakoon, S., & Kaneto, K. (2012). Dynamic modeling of Ionic Polymer Metal Composite using equivalent passive electric network components. Advanced materials research., (452-453), 1159-1163. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.452-453


Sensor network applications in structures : a survey

Alahakoon, S., Preethichandra, D., & Ekanayake, M. (2009). Sensor network applications in structures : a survey. Electronic journal of structural engineering., (Special issue 2009), 1-10. Retrieved from http://www.ejse.org/archives/fulltext/2009/special/2009sp1.pdf


Biologically realistic walking pattern emulator using linear electro-mechanical actuators with augmented nonlinear control

Alahakoon, S., & Samaranayake, L. (2007). Biologically realistic walking pattern emulator using linear electro-mechanical actuators with augmented nonlinear control. International congress series., 1301, 192-196. doi:10.1016/j.ics.2006.11.018


Report
Microalgal removal from aquaculture discharge using electro-flocculation

Capper, A., Alahakoon, S., Aiken, C., Nunes, R., Chandra, S., & Moore, S. (2023). Microalgal removal from aquaculture discharge using electro-flocculation: This report was compiled by the Coastal Marine Ecosystems Research Centre (CMERC), CQUniversity for the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) Regional Economic Development (RED) Fund.. Gladstone, Qld: CQUniversity.


Conference paper
A comprehensive investigation of optimal sizing of hybrid renewable energy resources for micro distributed systems

Kasi, S. V., Das, N., Alahakoon, S., & Hassan, N. (2023). A comprehensive investigation of optimal sizing of hybrid renewable energy resources for micro distributed systems. In 2023 International Conference on Next Generation Electronics (NEleX) (pp. 1-7). Online: IEEE. doi:10.1109/NEleX59773.2023.10421117


PSO tuned marine microgrid load frequency control

Roy, R. B., Alahakoon, S., Mumtahina, U., & Chowdhury, A. A. (2023). PSO tuned marine microgrid load frequency control. In International Conference on Electrical, Computer, Communications and Mechatronics Engineering (ICECCME 2023) (pp. 1-6). Piscataway, NJ: IEEE. doi:10.1109/ICECCME57830.2023.10252104


Voltage profile improvement and power quality management using advanced distribution level STATCOMs

Mumtahina, U., Wolfs, P., & Alahakoon, S. (2023). Voltage profile improvement and power quality management using advanced distribution level STATCOMs. In 2023 IEEE International Conference on Energy Technologies for Future Grids (ETFG) (pp. 1-6). Online: IEEE. doi:10.1109/ETFG55873.2023.10407414


Peak shaving approach of distribution network

Roy, R. B., & Alahakoon, S. (2022). Peak shaving approach of distribution network. In 2022 International Conference on Smart Generation Computing, Communication and Networking (SMART GENCON) (pp. 1086-1091). Piscataway, NJ: IEEE. doi:10.1109/SMARTGENCON56628.2022.10083737


Microgrid and fleet to grid operation of a hybrid electric ferry

Roy, R. B., Alahakoon, S., & Jayasinghe, S. G. (2021). Microgrid and fleet to grid operation of a hybrid electric ferry. In S. Rajakaruna, A. A. Siada, H. C. Iu, A. Ghosh, & T. Fernando (Eds.), 2021 31st Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC 2021) (pp. 732-737). Piscataway, NJ: IEEE. doi:10.1109/AUPEC52110.2021.9597730


Power management optimisation of a battery/fuel cell hybrid electric ferry

Cha, M., Jayasinghe, S. G., Enshaei, H., Islam, R., Abeysiriwardhane, A., & Alahakoon, S. (2021). Power management optimisation of a battery/fuel cell hybrid electric ferry. In S. Rajakaruna, A. A. Siada, H. C. Iu, A. Ghosh, & T. Fernando (Eds.), Proceedings of 2021 31st Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC) (pp. 786-791). Piscataway, NJ: IEEE. doi:10.1109/AUPEC52110.2021.9597787


Feasibility study of additional solar PV generation in a manufacturing facility

McBryde, J., & Alahakoon, S. (2021). Feasibility study of additional solar PV generation in a manufacturing facility. In S. Rajakaruna, A. A. Siada, H. C. Iu, A. Ghosh, & T. Fernando (Eds.), Proceedings of 2021 31st Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC) (pp. 701-708). Piscataway, NJ: IEEE. doi:10.1109/AUPEC52110.2021.9597824


Hybridization of conventional cars using retrofitted wheel hub motors

Phelan, H., & Alahakoon, S. (2021). Hybridization of conventional cars using retrofitted wheel hub motors. In S. Rajakaruna, A. A. Siada, H. C. Iu, A. Ghosh, & T. Fernando (Eds.), Proceedings of 2021 31st Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2021 (pp. 419-425). Piscataway, NJ: IEEE. doi:10.1109/AUPEC52110.2021.9597711


Micro controller based digital control system demonstration platform

Sorensen, D., & Alahakoon, S. (2021). Micro controller based digital control system demonstration platform. In S. Rajakarun, A. A. Siada, H. C. Iu, A. Ghosh, & T. Fernando (Eds.), Proceedings of 2021 31st Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC) (pp. 619-625). Piscataway, NJ: IEEE. doi:10.1109/AUPEC52110.2021.9597771


Quality of service and energy management of electric vehicles: A review

Ramraj, R., Pashajavid, E., & Alahakoon, S. (2021). Quality of service and energy management of electric vehicles: A review. In S. Rajakaruna, A. A. Siada, H. C. Iu, A. Ghosh, & T. Fernando (Eds.), Proceedings of 2021 31st Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC) (pp. 401-406). Piscataway, NJ: IEEE. doi:10.1109/AUPEC52110.2021.9597765


A comparative study of phase locked loops for Microgrid and Storage Converter Applications

Mumtahina, U., Alakahoon, S., & Wolfs, P. (2021). A comparative study of phase locked loops for Microgrid and Storage Converter Applications. In 2021 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Asia, ISGT Asia 2021 (pp. 1-5). PIscataway, NJ: IEEE. doi:10.1109/ISGTASIA49270.2021.9715673


Optimal d-STATCOM placement using OpenDSS/Matlab

Mumtahina, U., Alakahoon, S., & Wolfs, P. (2021). Optimal d-STATCOM placement using OpenDSS/Matlab. In 2021 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Asia, ISGT Asia 2021 (pp. 817-821). Piscataway, NJ: IEEE. doi:10.1109/ISGTASIA49270.2021.9715672


Harmonic based analysis of DAB converters for ZVS operation and reactive power minimization

Haque, M. M., Wolfs, P. J., & Alahakoon, S. (2020). Harmonic based analysis of DAB converters for ZVS operation and reactive power minimization. In IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Smart Grid and Renewable Energy (PESGRE2020) (pp. 1-6). Piscataway, NJ: IEEE. doi:10.1109/PESGRE45664.2020.9070462


Active power flow control of three-port converter for virtual power plant applications

Haque, M. M., Wolfs, P. J., & Alahakoon, S. (2020). Active power flow control of three-port converter for virtual power plant applications. In IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Smart Grid and Renewable Energy (PESGRE2020) (pp. 1-5). Piscataway, NJ: IEEE. doi:10.1109/PESGRE45664.2020.9070350


Analysis of the operational modes of the phase modulated LLC resonant converter

Mumtahina, U., Alahakoon, S., & Wolfs, P. (2020). Analysis of the operational modes of the phase modulated LLC resonant converter. In M. Negnevitsky (Ed.), 2020 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC) (pp. 1-7). Piscataway, NJ: IEEE. Retrieved from https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9344502


Comparative analysis of grid forming and grid following converters in time domain and phasor domain form

Mumtahina, U., Alahakoon, S., & Wolfs, P. J. (2020). Comparative analysis of grid forming and grid following converters in time domain and phasor domain form. In M. Negnevitsky (Ed.), 2020 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC) (pp. 1-5). Piscataway, NJ: IEEE. Retrieved from https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9344462


Mitigation of power quality problems associated with solar PV integration into low voltage distribution network in India

Savaliya, A., & Alahakoon, S. (2020). Mitigation of power quality problems associated with solar PV integration into low voltage distribution network in India. In M. Negnevitsky (Ed.), 2020 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC) (pp. 1-6). Pistcataway, NJ: IEEE. Retrieved from https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9344472


Optimization of transmission line right-of-way

Patel, A., & Alahakoon, S. (2020). Optimization of transmission line right-of-way. In M. Negnevitsky (Ed.), 2020 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC) (pp. 1-7). Piscataway, NJ: IEEE. Retrieved from https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9344492


Fuel saving with a hybrid power system for an electric ferry

Jayasinghe, S. G., Suryawanshi, U., Sheikh, A., & Alahakoon, S. (2019). Fuel saving with a hybrid power system for an electric ferry. In 2019 IEEE 14th International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems: Conference Proceedings (pp. 255-259). Piscataway, NJ: IEEE. doi:10.1109/iciis47346.2019.9063317


Distributed motor current signature analysis in an IoT environment

Gheitasi, A., Wolfs, P. J., & Alahakoon, S. (2019). Distributed motor current signature analysis in an IoT environment. In 29th Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC 2019) (pp. 1-6). Online: IEEE. doi:10.1109/AUPEC48547.2019.211811


Multi-port converter with improved modulation and control strategies for PV and energy storage systems

Haque, M. M., Wolfs, P. J., & Alahakoon, S. (2019). Multi-port converter with improved modulation and control strategies for PV and energy storage systems. In Conference Record of the IEEE Industry Applications Conference (pp. 638-644). Piscataway, NJ: IEEE. doi:10.1109/IAS.2019.8911856


Experimental investigation into the use of thermography for the detection of rail foot flaws

Bosomworth, C., Sun, Y. Q., Spiryagin, M., Alahakoon, S., & Cole, C. (2018). Experimental investigation into the use of thermography for the detection of rail foot flaws. In W. Zhai, & K. C. P. Wang (Eds.), ICRT 2017: Railway Development, Operations, and Maintenance, proceedings of the first International Conference on Rail Transportation (pp. 311-322). Reston, VA.: American Society of Civil Engineers. doi:10.1061/9780784481257.031


Influences of frictional processes at the wheel-rail interface on the generation of heat flow in the rail

Bosomworth, C., Spiryagin, M., Alahakoon, S., & Cole, C. (2018). Influences of frictional processes at the wheel-rail interface on the generation of heat flow in the rail. In Z. Li, & A. Nunez (Eds.), Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Contact Mechanics and Wear of Rail/wheel Systems (CM2018) (pp. 74-80). The Netherlands: Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from https://cm2018.org/#home


Laser based inspection and monitoring of rails: A finite element analysis

Pathak, M., Alahakoon, S., Sun, Y. Q., Spiryagin, M., & Cole, C. (2018). Laser based inspection and monitoring of rails: A finite element analysis. In W. Zhai, & K. C. P. Wang (Eds.), ICRT 2017: Railway Development, Operations, and Maintenance, proceeding of the first International Conference on Rail Transportation (pp. 678-688). Reston, VA: American Society of Civil Engineers. doi:10.1061/9780784481257.068


MPC and energy storage based frequency regulation strategy for hybrid electric ships

Jayasinghe, S. D. G., Nayanasiri, D. R., Tashakori, A., Alahakoon, S., Fernando, N., & Vilathgamuwa, D. M. (2018). MPC and energy storage based frequency regulation strategy for hybrid electric ships. In 2018 IEEE 27th International Symposium on Industrial Electronics (ISIE): proceedings (pp. 929-936). Piscataway, NJ: IEEE. doi:10.1109/ISIE.2018.8433667


The effect of vehicle dynamics on rail foot flaw detection

Bosomworth, C., Spiryagin, M., Alahakoon, S., & Cole, C. (2018). The effect of vehicle dynamics on rail foot flaw detection. In M. Spiryagin, T. Gordon, C. Cole, & T. McSweeney (Eds.), Dynamics of Vehicles on Roads and Tracks: Proceedings of 25th International Symposium on Dynamics of Vehicles on Roads and Tracks (IAVSD 2017) Vol. 2 (pp. 861-866). Leiden, The Netherlands: CRC Press. Retrieved from https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/e/9781351057172


Three-port converter with decoupled power control strategies for residential PV-battery system

Haque, M. M., Wolfs, P., & Alahakoon, S. (2018). Three-port converter with decoupled power control strategies for residential PV-battery system. In Proceedings: 2018 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Electronics for Sustainable Energy Systems (IESES) (pp. 180-185). Piscataway, NJ.: IEEE. doi:10.1109/IESES.2018.8349870


Use of laser ultrasonics for rail flaw detection: an insight into preliminary experiments

Alahakoon, S., Pathak, M., Sun, Y. Q., Spiryagin, M., & Cole, C. (2018). Use of laser ultrasonics for rail flaw detection: an insight into preliminary experiments. In W. Zhai, & K. C. P. Wang (Eds.), ICRT 2017: Railway Development, Operations, and Maintenance, proceedings of the first International Conference on Rail Transportation (pp. 297-310). Reston, VA: American Society of Civil Engineers. doi:10.1061/9780784481257.030


Small signal modeling and control of isolated three port DC-DC converter for PV-battery system

Haque, M. M., Wolfs, P., & Alahakoon, S. (2017). Small signal modeling and control of isolated three port DC-DC converter for PV-battery system. In IEEE Region 10 Humanitarian Technology Conference (R10-HTC) (pp. 263-266). USA: IEEE. doi:10.1109/R10-HTC.2017.8288953


High adhesion locomotive performance under individual axle and bogie traction control strategies with the presence of wheel diameter difference

Spiryagin, M., Wolfs, P., Cole, C., Wu, Q., Sun, Y. Q., McSweeney, T., . . . Alahakoon, S. (2017). High adhesion locomotive performance under individual axle and bogie traction control strategies with the presence of wheel diameter difference. In P. J. Gräbe, & R. D. Fröhling (Eds.), Proceedings of 11th International Heavy Haul Association Conference (pp. 915-922). Virginia Beach, VA.: International Heavy Haul Association (IHHA). Retrieved from http://ihha2017.co.za/


The design and construction of a battery electric vehicle propulsion system - high performance electric kart application

Burridge, M., & Alahakoon, S. (2017). The design and construction of a battery electric vehicle propulsion system - high performance electric kart application. In IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science Vol. 73 (pp. 1-11). Bristol, UK: IOP Publishing. doi:10.1088/1755-1315/73/1/012016


Data fusion strategies for rail flaw detection with increased reliability

Alahakoon, S., Spiryagin, M., Cole, C., & Sun, Y. Q. (2017). Data fusion strategies for rail flaw detection with increased reliability. In P. J. Gräbe, & R. D. Fröhling (Eds.), Proceedings of 11th International Heavy Haul Association Conference (pp. 259-266). Virginia Beach, VA.: International Heavy Haul Association (IHHA). Retrieved from http://ihha2017.co.za/


Dual active bridge and matrix converter based three-port converter topology for grid interactive PV-battery system

Haque, M. M., Wolfs, P., & Alahakoon, S. (2017). Dual active bridge and matrix converter based three-port converter topology for grid interactive PV-battery system. In 2017 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC): 19-22 Nov. 2017 (pp. 1-6). Piscataway, NJ.: IEEE. doi:10.1109/AUPEC.2017.8282444


Finite element simulation study on rail flaw detection using laser induced ultrasonic guided waves

Pathak, M., Alahakoon, S., Sun, Y. Q., Spiryagin, M., & Cole, C. (2017). Finite element simulation study on rail flaw detection using laser induced ultrasonic guided waves. In P. J. Gräbe, & R. D. Fröhling (Eds.), Proceedings of 11th International Heavy Haul Association Conference (pp. 267-274). Virginia Beach, VA.: International Heavy Haul Association (IHHA). Retrieved from http://ihha2017.co.za/


Rail cleaning process and its influence on locomotive performance

Spiryagin, M., Wolfs, P. J., Wu, Q., Cole, C. R., Alahakoon, S., Sun, Y. Q., . . . Spiryagin, V. (2017). Rail cleaning process and its influence on locomotive performance. In Proceedings of the ASME 2017 Joint Rail Conference (JRC 2017) (pp. 1-7). New York, NY: American Society of Mechanical Engineers. doi:10.1115/JRC2017-2222


Thermography methods and modelling approaches for rail foot flaw detection

Bosomworth, C., Spiryagin, M., Alahakoon, S., & Cole, C. (2017). Thermography methods and modelling approaches for rail foot flaw detection. In P. J. Gräbe, & R. D. Fröhling (Eds.), Proceedings of 11th International Heavy Haul Association Conference (IHHA 2017) (pp. 63-70). Virginia Beach, VA.: International Heavy Haul Association (IHHA). Retrieved from http://ihha2017.co.za/


Challenges and solutions for integrating simulation into a transportation device

Bosomworth, C., Spiryagin, M., Cole, C., Alahakoon, S., & Hayman, M. (2018). Challenges and solutions for integrating simulation into a transportation device. In A. Naweed, M. Wardaszko, E. Leigh, & S. Meijer (Eds.), Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence (pp. 317-330). Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-78795-4_22


Evaluation of temperature rise in continuously loaded distribution earthing electrodes

Noorudheen, N., Wolfs, P., & Alahakoon, S. (2016). Evaluation of temperature rise in continuously loaded distribution earthing electrodes. In T. Saha (Ed.), Power Engineering Conference, (AUPEC) 2016 Australasian Universities (pp. 180-185). Piscataway, NJ: IEEE. doi:10.1109/AUPEC.2016.7749318


Emerging energy storage solutions for transportation - a review : an insight into road, rail, sea and air transportation applications

Alahakoon, S., & Lesksell, M. (2015). Emerging energy storage solutions for transportation - a review : an insight into road, rail, sea and air transportation applications. In 2015 International Conference on Electrical Systems for Aircraft, Railway, Ship Propulsion and Road Vehicles (ESARS 2015) : Aachen, Germany, 3-5 March 2015 (pp. 1-6). Piscataway, NJ.: IEEE. doi:10.1109/ESARS.2015.7101490


Use of maximum demand principles for optimizing transformer design of a ship loader

Graham, S., & Alahakoon, S. (2015). Use of maximum demand principles for optimizing transformer design of a ship loader. In 2015 IEEE 10th International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS): Conference Proceedings, 17-20 December 2015, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (pp. 19-24). Piscataway, NJ.: IEEE. doi:10.1109/ICIINFS.2015.7398979


Voltage drop and unbalance compensation in long distance medium voltage distribution lines : a feasibility study

Wight, N., Alahakoon, S., & Pledger, P. (2015). Voltage drop and unbalance compensation in long distance medium voltage distribution lines : a feasibility study. In 2015 IEEE 10th International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS): Conference Proceedings, 17-20 December 2015, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (pp. 1-6). Piscataway, NJ.: IEEE. doi:10.1109/ICIINFS.2015.7398976


Dynamic brush placement of large dc machines in mining industry : a feasibility study

Boulter, M., & Alahakoon, S. (2014). Dynamic brush placement of large dc machines in mining industry : a feasibility study. In "Smart Power for Everyone" - the 2014 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference, AUPEC 2014, Perth, Western Australia, 28 September - 1st October 2014. (pp. 1-6). Piscatawy, NJ: IEEE. doi:10.1109/AUPEC.2014.6966508


Improving condition monitoring & fault diagnosis strategy for HV motors in coal fired power stations

Buttery, K., & Alahakoon, S. (2013). Improving condition monitoring & fault diagnosis strategy for HV motors in coal fired power stations. In Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference [proceedings], AUPEC 2013, 29 September - 3 October 2013, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania (pp. 1-5). Hobart, Tasmania: University of Tasmania.


The mentoring process of power engineering undergraduates through industry placement : a real-life experience from electrical power engineering consulting sector

Alahakoon, S. (2013). The mentoring process of power engineering undergraduates through industry placement : a real-life experience from electrical power engineering consulting sector. In Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference [proceedings], AUPEC 2013, 29 September - 3 October 2013, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania. (pp. 1-6). Hobart, Tasmania, Australia: University of Tasmania.


Impact assessment of AC and DC electric rope shovels on coal mine power distribution system

Houley, L., & Alahakoon, S. (2012). Impact assessment of AC and DC electric rope shovels on coal mine power distribution system. In 2012 22nd Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC 2012) Bali, Indonesia 26 – 29 September 2012. (pp. 1-6). Piscataway, NJ: IEEE. Retrieved from http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6360243.


Impact assessment of electric rope shovels on the distribution system of Rio Tinto’s Hail Creek Mine

Houley, L., & Alahakoon, S. (2012). Impact assessment of electric rope shovels on the distribution system of Rio Tinto’s Hail Creek Mine. In Central Region Engineering Conference 2012 proceedings,10-11 August, 2012, Rockhampton, Queensland. (pp. 19-22). Rockhampton, Queensland: Engineers Australia. Retrieved from https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/


Surge arrester with improved reliability and protection level for low bandwidth data communication in high voltage installations

Vijayananda, W., & Alahakoon, S. (2010). Surge arrester with improved reliability and protection level for low bandwidth data communication in high voltage installations. In Proceedings of Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC 2010) : Power quality of the 21st century, Christchurch, New Zealand, 5-8 December 2010 (pp. 1-6). Piscataway, NJ: IEEE.


On-line non-intrusive condition monitoring of high voltage equipment : a review

Warusamanna, P., Maung Than Oo, A., Chattopadhyay, G., & Alahakoon, S. (2009). On-line non-intrusive condition monitoring of high voltage equipment : a review. In Proceedings : Central Region Engineering Conference 2009 (CREC 2009), Regional Sustainability: Local Solutions to Global Issues, Rockhampton, Queensland, 14-15 August 2009. (pp. 1-5). Rockhampton, Qld: Engineers Australia and CQ University.


Descriptor system approach for designing sliding mode functional observers with unknown inputs

Nikraz, N., Fernando, T., & Alahakoon, S. (2008). Descriptor system approach for designing sliding mode functional observers with unknown inputs. In Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Control Automation Robotics & Vision (ICARCV 2008), 17-20 December 2008, Hanoi, Vietnam.. Piscataway, NJ: IEEE. doi:10.1109/ICARCV.2008.4795562


Design of sliding mode functional observers for time-delay systems of neutral type

Alahakoon, S., Fernando, T., & Nikraz, N. (2008). Design of sliding mode functional observers for time-delay systems of neutral type. In Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Control Automation Robotics & Vision (ICARCV 2008), 17-20 December 2008, Hanoi, Vietnam. (pp. 982-987). Piscataway, NJ: IEEE. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/icarcv.2008.4795652


Sliding mode functional observers for descriptor systems

Alahakoon, S., Fernando, T., & Sreeram, V. (2008). Sliding mode functional observers for descriptor systems. In IEEE 10th International Workshop on Variable Structure Systems (VSS'08), June 8-10 2008, Antalya, Turkey. (pp. 314-318). Piscataway, NJ: IEEE. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/vss.2008.4570727


Sliding mode functional observers with unknown inputs

Nikraz, N., Fernando, T., & Alahakoon, S. (2008). Sliding mode functional observers with unknown inputs. In IEEE 10th International Workshop on Variable Structure Systems (VSS'08), June 8-10 2008, Antalya, Turkey. (pp. 319-324). Piscataway, NJ: IEEE. doi:10.1109/VSS.2008.4570728


Sliding mode functional observers for nonlinear systems

Fernando, T., Alahakoon, S., & Nikraz, N. (2008). Sliding mode functional observers for nonlinear systems. In IEEE Region 10 Colloquium and Third International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems. (ICIIS-2008). E-Proceedings : 8-10 December, Kharagpur, India, IEEE, Piscataway, N.J. (pp. 1-6). Piscataway, NJ: IEEE. doi:10.1109/ICIINFS.2008.4798498


Estimating signal strengths prior to field trials in wireless local loop networks

Hissalle, L., & Alahakoon, S. (2007). Estimating signal strengths prior to field trials in wireless local loop networks. In ICIIS 2007 : Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems, 9-11 August 2007, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. (pp. 409-413). Piscataway, NJ: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi:10.1109/ICIINFS.2007.4579212


Modeling simulation and design of ionic polymer metal composite soft actuators

Samaranayake, B., Preethichandra, D., Alahakoon, S., & Kaneto, K. (2007). Modeling simulation and design of ionic polymer metal composite soft actuators. In ICIIS 2007 : Second International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems - 2007 conference proceedings, 9-11 August 2007, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. (pp. 455-460). Piscataway, NJ: IEEE. doi:10.1109/ICIINFS.2007.4579221


Bending curve modeling of ionic polymer metal composites in soft actuator applications

Samaranayake, B., Preethichandra, D., Alahakoon, S., & Kaneto, K. (2007). Bending curve modeling of ionic polymer metal composites in soft actuator applications. In 2007 IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference Proceedings (IMTC). Synergy of Science and Technology in Instrumentation and Measurement, Warsaw, Poland, May 1-3. (pp. 1-5). Piscataway, NJ: IEEE. doi:10.1109/IMTC.2007.379353


Automated control technique for a single phase dynamic voltage restorer

Perera, K., Salomonsson, D., Atputharajah, A., & Alahakoon, S. (2006). Automated control technique for a single phase dynamic voltage restorer. In 2nd International Conference on Information and Automation, (ICIA 2006), 14-17 December 2006, Colombo, Sri Lanka. (pp. 63-68). Piscataway, NJ: IEEE. doi:10.1109/ICINFA.2006.374153


Distributed control of an XY board via ethernet

Samaranayake, L., Leksell, M., Mannakkara, C., & Alahakoon, S. (2005). Distributed control of an XY board via ethernet. In Proceedings of the Eighth IASTED International Conference on Intelligent Systems and Control, October 31-November 2 2005, Cambridge, MA (pp. 1-6). Anaheim, Calif.: ACTA Press. Retrieved from http://www.actapress.com/abstract.aspx?paperid=22912


Ethernet ready sensor actuator module for distributed control applications

Samaranayake, L., Leksell, M., Vijayananda, T., & Alahakoon, S. (2005). Ethernet ready sensor actuator module for distributed control applications. In EUROCON 2005 : the International Conference on "Computer as a Tool" : Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro, November 21-24, 2005 : proceedings, Volume II. (pp. 342-345). Serbia and Montenegro: IEEE and School of Electrical Engineering, University of Belgrade. doi:10.1109/EURCON.2005.1629931


Relating sampling period and control delay in distributed control systems

Samaranayake, L., Leksell, M., & Alahakoon, S. (2005). Relating sampling period and control delay in distributed control systems. In EUROCON 2005 : the International Conference on "Computer as a Tool" : Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro, November 21-24, 2005 : proceedings, Volume II. (pp. 274-277). Serbia and Montenegro: IEEE and School of Electrical Engineering, University of Belgrade. doi:10.1109/EURCON.2005.1629914


Book chapter
Battery electric propulsion systems for competition racing applications

Alahakoon, S., & Burridge, M. (2018). Battery electric propulsion systems for competition racing applications. In A. El-Shahat (Ed.), Electric Machines for Smart Grids Applications: Design, Simulation and Control (pp. 131-148). London, UK: IntechOpen. doi:10.5772/intechopen.78976