Dr. Diluka Moratuwage
PhD in Mobile Robotics, BSc in Computer Science and Engineering.
Lecturer - Engineering (Industrial Automation)
School of Engineering and Technology
- d.moratuwage@cqu.edu.au
- ORCID: 0000-0001-6614-6967
- (07) 4970 7662
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Gladstone Marina
8 - G.10
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About Me
Dr. Diluka Moratuwage is a Lecturer in Industrial Automation at Central Queensland University (CQU), based at the Gladstone Marina campus. He obtained his PhD in Robotics Engineering from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. His research focuses on intelligent autonomous robotic systems, with particular expertise in decentralized multi-robot decision making, reinforcement learning, planning under uncertainty, robotic navigation, and probabilistic multi-target tracking.
At CQU, Dr. Moratuwage develops intelligent algorithms that enable teams of autonomous robots to operate collaboratively in complex and adversarial environments. His research combines reinforcement learning, autonomous planning, and probabilistic perception to support robust real-time decision making in applications such as pursuit–evasion, search and rescue, environmental monitoring, and human–robot collaboration. His work is experimentally validated using autonomous aerial and ground robotic platforms and is undertaken in collaboration with academic, government, and industry partners. Further information on his research, publications, software, and ongoing projects is available at: https://dilukamdp.github.io.
General
Background
Dr. Diluka Moratuwage completed his PhD in Robotics Engineering at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, and his Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (First Class Honours) at the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
Before joining Central Queensland University, he held research positions at the University of Technology Sydney (2023–2024), Curtin University (2019–2022), Universidad de Chile (2018–2019), and Nanyang Technological University (2015–2018). His research has been supported through collaborations with academic, government, and industry partners, spanning autonomous robotics, probabilistic multi-target tracking, robot navigation, and intelligent decision-making under uncertainty.
In addition to his academic appointments, Dr. Moratuwage has industry experience in autonomous vehicle technologies through the Singapore–MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) and previously worked as a software engineer before pursuing his research career. His current research interests include decentralized multi-robot systems, reinforcement learning, autonomous planning, and experimental robotic platforms.
Universities Studied At
PhD in Mobile Robotics at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (2008-2014).
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering at University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (2002-2006).
Universities Worked At
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (2015-2018).
Universidad de Chile, Chile (2018-2019).
Curtin University, WA, Australia (2019-2022).
University of Technology Sydney, NSW, Australia (2023-2024).
Awards
- Best Paper Award, IEEE International Conference on Control, Automation and Information Sciences (ICCAIS), 2018.
- NTU PhD Research Scholarship, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (2008–2012).
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering (First Class Honours), University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (2006).
Professional Experience
Dr. Diluka Moratuwage has over 15 years of professional experience in robotics, autonomous systems, industrial automation, and artificial intelligence. His career spans academia, government-funded research, and industry across Australia, Singapore, and Chile. He has led and contributed to projects involving autonomous ground, aerial, marine, and underwater robotic systems, collaborating with organisations including the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG), ST Engineering, and the Singapore–MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART). Prior to joining Central Queensland University, he held research appointments at the University of Technology Sydney, Curtin University, Universidad de Chile, and Nanyang Technological University.
Professional Memberships
IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (RAS)
Key Achievements
- Chief Investigator on multiple competitive research grants, including an ARC Linkage Project (AUD 568k) and Defence Science Centre Collaborative Research Project (AUD 128k).
- Published research in leading IEEE journals and conferences in robotics, autonomous systems, and probabilistic multi-target tracking.
- ARC assessor and reviewer for leading IEEE journals and conferences.
Recent Research Projects
Research Supervision
Accreditation
I am currently accredited for supervision in the following:
- 4007 Control engineering, mechatronics and robotics
Current Capacity
Research Interests
Control engineering, mechatronics and robotics - Autonomous agents and multiagent systems
Control engineering, mechatronics and robotics - Field robotics
Control engineering, mechatronics and robotics - Intelligent robotics
