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Prof.J.B.Ekanayake

Faculty: Engineering

Faculty Publications
Engineering Ramitha Dissanayake, Akila Wijethunge, Janaka Wijayakulasooriya and Janaka Ekanayake, “Optimizing PV-Hosting Capacity with the Integrated Employment of Dynamic Line Rating and Voltage Regulation”, Energies (IF: 3.252), 2022, 15, 8537. https://doi.org/10.3390/en1522853.
Engineering Gihan Jayatilaka, Jameel Hassan, Suren Sritharan, Janith Bandara Senanayaka, Harshana Weligampola, Roshan Godaliyadda, Parakrama Ekanayake, Vijitha Herath, Janaka Ekanayake and Samath Dharmaratne, “Holistic Interpretation of Public Scenes Using Computer Vision and Temporal Graphs to Identify Social Distancing Violations”, Applied Sciences (IF: 2.838), 2022, Vol 12, 8428, https://doi.org/10.3390/app12178428.
Engineering Misbah Abdelrahim, Gamal Alkawsi, Ammar Ahmed Alkahtani, Ali M. W. Alhasan,Mohammad Khudari, Mohd Rizuan Abdul Kadir, Janaka Ekanayake and Sieh Kiong Tiong, “Techno-Economic Analysis of aWind-Energy-Based Charging Station for Electric Vehicles in High-Rise Buildings in Malaysia”, Energies (IF: 3.252), 2022, 15, 5412. https://doi.org/10.3390/en15155412.
Engineering G Ilangarathna, H Weligampola, Y Ranasinghe, E Attygalla, R Godaliyaddha, V Herath, P Ekanayake, SY Ekanayake, M Pinnawela, S Dharmaratne, G Tilakaratne and J Ekanayake, “Artificial intelligence framework for threat assessment and containment for covid-19 and future epidemics while mitigating the socioeconomic impact to women, children, and underprivileged groups”, Journal of National Science Foundation Sri Lanka (IF: 0.682), 2022 50 (Special), pp 81 – 92.
Engineering Krishnakumar R. Vasudevan; Vigna K. Ramachandaramurthy; Gomathi Venugopal; Josep M. Guerrero; Janaka B. Ekanayake; Sieh Kiong Tiong, “Variable speed pico hydel energy storage with synchronverter control to emulate virtual inertia in autonomous microgrids”, IEEE Systems Journal (IF: 2.702), Vol. 16, No. 1, March 2022, DOI: 10.1109/JSYST.2021.3053358.
Engineering Eshan Karunarathne, Akila Wijethunge and Janaka Ekanayake, “Enhancing PV Hosting Capacity Using Voltage Control and Employing Dynamic Line Rating”, Energies (IF: 2.702), 2022, 15(1), 134.
Engineering Eshan Karunarathne, Anjana Wijesekera, Lilantha Samaranayake*, Prabath Binduhewa, and Janaka Ekanayake, “On the Implementation of Hybrid Energy Storage for Range and Battery Life Extension of an Electrified Tuk-Tuk”, Journal of Energy Storage (IF: 6.583), Volume 46, February 2022.
Engineering Dilan I. Manamperi, Janaka B. Ekanayake, “Performance comparison of optimum power flow based on the sequential second-order cone programming in unbalanced low voltage distribution networks with distributed generators", International Transactions on Electrical Energy Systems (IF: 1.692), Volume31, Issue12, December 2021.
Engineering A.S. Jameel Hassan, Umar Marikkar, G.W. Kasun Prabhath, Aranee Balachandran, W.G. Chaminda Bandara, Parakrama B Ekanayake, Roshan I Godaliyadda, Janaka B Ekanayake, “A Sensitivity Matrix Approach Using Two-Stage Optimization for Voltage Regulation of LV Networks with High PV Penetration”, Special issue on “Smart Grids and Microgrids”, Energies (IF: 3.004), Vol 14, Issue 20, 2021.
Engineering Charithri Yapa, Chamithade Alwis, Madhusanka Liyanage, Janaka Ekanayake, “Survey on blockchain for future smart grids: Technical aspects, applications, integration challenges and future research”, Energy Reports (IF 6.870), Volume 7, November 2021, Pages 6530-6564.
Engineering Ameen Sarhan, Vigna K. Ramachandaramurthy, Tiong Seih Kiong, Janaka Ekanayake, “Impact of techno-economic parameters on the power systems model with high share of renewable energy and energy storage”, International Transactions on Electrical Energy Systems (IF: 1.692), DOI: 10.1002/2050-7038.13073 (online)
Engineering Ameen Sarhan, Vigna K. Ramachandaramurthy, Tiong Sieh Kiong, Janaka Ekanayake, “Definitions and dimensions for electricity security assessment: A Review”, Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments (IF: 7.632), Vol 48, Sep 2021 101626.
Engineering Lasanthika H. Dissawa, Roshan I. Godaliyadda, Parakrama B. Ekanayake, Ashish P. Agalgaonkar, Duane Robinson, Janaka B. Ekanayake, and Sarath Perera, “Sky Image-Based Localized, Short-Term Solar Irradiance Forecasting for Multiple PV Sites via Cloud Motion Tracking”, International Journal of Photoenergy (IF: 2.113), Volume 2021, Article ID 9973010, 27 pages.
Engineering Dilini Almeida, Jagadeesh Pasupuleti, Janaka Ekanayake, “Comparison of Reactive Power Control Techniques for Solar PV Inverters to Mitigate Voltage Rise in Low Voltage Grids”, Electronics (IF: 2.412) Vol 10, No, 13, 1569, 2021
Engineering Aidha Muhammad Ajmal, Vigna K. Ramachandaramurthy, Amirreza Naderipour, Janaka B. Ekanayake, “Comparative analysis of two-step GA-based PV array reconfiguration technique and other reconfiguration techniques”, Energy Conversion and Management (IF: 8.208), 230, 2021.
Engineering Eshan Karunarathne, Jagadeesh Pasupuleti, Janaka Ekanayake and Dilini Almeida, “The Optimal Placement and Sizing of Distributed Generation in an Active Distribution Network with Several Soft Open Points”, Energies (IF: 3.004), 2021, 14(4), 1084.
Engineering Aidha Muhammad Ajmal, Vigna K. Ramachandaramurthy, Anuradha Tomar, Janaka B. Ekanayake, “Optimal dynamic reconfiguration of large-scale PV plant under partial
shading conditions based on two reconfigurable stages”, International Transactions on Electrical Energy Systems (IF: 1.692) (Accepted)
Engineering Eshan Karunarathne, Jagadeesh Pasupuleti, Janaka Ekanayake and Dilini Almeida, “Optimal Placement and Sizing of DGs in Distribution Networks Using MLPSO Algorithm”, Energies (IF: 2.702), Energies 2020, 13, 6185; doi:10.3390/en13236185.
Engineering Wele Gedara Chaminda Bandara, Dilini Almeida, G.M.R.I. Godaliyadda, Mervyn Parakrama Ekanayake, Janaka Bandara Ekanayake, “A Complete State Estimation Algorithm for a Three-Phase Four-Wire Low Voltage Distribution System with High Penetration of Solar PV”, International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems (IF: 3.588), Volume 124, January 2021, 106332.
Engineering Krishnakumar R. Vasudevan, Vigna K. Ramachandaramurthy, Gomathi Venugopal, J. B. Ekanayake, S.K. Tiong, “Hierarchical frequency control framework for a remote microgrid with pico hydel energy storage and wind turbine”, Electrical Power and Energy Systems (IF: 5.659), Vol 127, 2021, 106666
Engineering W.G. Chaminda Bandara, G.M.R.I. Godaliyadda, M.P.B. Ekanayake, J.B. Ekanayake, “Coordinated PV re-phasing: a novel method to maximize renewable energy integration in LV networks by mitigating network unbalances”, Applied Energy (IF: 8.848), Volume 280, 15 December 2020.
Engineering Ling Ai Wong, Vigna K. Ramachandaramurthy, Sara L. Walker, and Janaka B. Ekanayake, “Optimal Placement and Sizing of Battery Energy Storage System Considering the Duck Curve Phenomenon”, IEEE Access (IF: 3.745), Volume 8, Nov 2020, pp 197236 – 197248.
Engineering Norman, Fuad, Ammar Ahmed Alkahtani, Vassilios Agelidis, Kiong Sieh Tiong, Gamal Alkawsi, and Janaka Ekanayake, “Wind -Energy -Powered Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: Resource Availability Data Analysis”, Applied Science (IF: 2.217), 2020, 10, 5654; doi:10.3390/app10165654
Engineering F. M. Noman, G. A. Alkawsi, D. Abbas, A. A. Alkahtani, S. K. Tiong and J. Ekanayake, "Comprehensive Review of Wind Energy in Malaysia: Past, Present, and Future Research Trends," in IEEE Access (IF: 3.745), vol. 8, pp. 124526-124543, 2020, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2020.3006134.
Engineering Dilini Almeida, Sathsara Abeysinghe, Mervyn Parakrama Ekanayake, Roshan Indika Godaliyadda, Janaka Ekanayake, Jagadeesh Pasupuleti, “Generalized approach to assess and characterise the impact of solar PV on LV networks”, International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems (IF: 3.588), Volume 121, October 2020
Engineering Krishnakumar R. Vasudevan, Vigna K. Ramachandaramurthy, Gomathi Venugopal, J. B. Ekanayake, S.K. Tiong, “Variable speed pumped hydro storage: A review of converters, controls and energy management strategies”, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews (IF:16.799), Vol 135, Aug 2020, 110156.
Engineering Aidha Muhammad Ajmala, Thanikanti Sudhakar Babua, Vigna K. Ramachandaramurthya, Dalia. Yousrib, Janaka B. Ekanayake, “Static and dynamic reconfiguration approaches for mitigation of partial shading influence in photovoltaic arrays”, Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments (IF: 3.427), Volume 40, August 2020, 100738.
Engineering Phung Dang Huy, Vigna K. Ramachandaramurthy, Jia Ying Yong, Kang Miao Tan, Janaka B. Ekanayake, “Optimal placement, sizing and power factor of distributed generation: A comprehensive study spanning from the planning stage to the operation stage”, Energy (IF: 6.082), Volume 195(15), March 2020, Article 117011.
Engineering Gayanthi A. Ilangarathna, Yasiru Ranasinghe, Harshana Weligampola, Erandi Attygalla, Janaka Ekanayake, Sakunthala Yatigammana, Mallika Pinnawala, Roshan Godaliyadda, Vijitha Herath, Parakrama Ekanayake, Ganga Thilakaratne and Samath Dharmarathne, “A Comprehensive Overview of Education during Three COVID-19 Pandemic Periods: Impact on Engineering Students in Sri Lanka”, MDPI Education Science (CiteScore: 2.1), 2022, 12, 197. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci12030197
Engineering Dallatu Abbas U, SK Tiong, Ammar Ahmed Alkahtani, CP Chen, Gamal Alkawsi, and Janaka Ekanayake, “Power Curve Evaluation of Micro-Scale Turbines for Harvesting Wind Energy in Malaysia”, Applied Mathematics & Information Sciences (CiteScore: 1.4), 15, No. 1, 59-71, 2021.
Engineering Eshan Karunarathne, Jagadeesh Pasupuleti, Janaka Ekanayake, Dilini Almeida, “Network loss reduction and voltage improvement by optimal placement and sizing of distributed generators with active and reactive power injection using fine-tuned PSO”, Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (CiteScore: 1.4), Vol. 21, No. 2, February 2021, pp. 647-656.
Engineering Gamal Abdulnaser Alkawsi, Norashikin Ali, Abdulsalam Salihu Mustafa, Yahia Baashar, Hitham Alhussian, Ammar Alkahtani, Sieh Kiong Tiong, Janaka Ekanayake, A hybrid SEM-neural network method for identifying acceptance factors of the smart meters in Malaysia: Challenges perspective, Alexandria Engineering Journal (CiteScore: 6.5), Volume 60, Issue 1, February 2021, Pages 227-240.
Engineering Dilini Almeida, Jagadeesh Pasupuleti, Janaka Ekanayake, “Performance evaluation of PV penetration at different locations in a LV distribution network connected with an off-load tap changing transformer”, Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (CiteScore: 1.4), Vol. 21, No. 2, February 2021, pp. 987~993.
Engineering Al Eli Elixie, Ammar Ahmed Alkahtani, Gamal Alkawsi, Siti Fatihah Salle, Yousef Fazea, Janaka Ekanayake, Non-Intrusive Electrical Load Monitoring and Identification: Approaches, Tools and a Case Study, Applied Mathematics & Information Sciences (CiteScore: 1.4), Vol 14, No 6, 1017-1027, Nov 2020.
Engineering Fuad Noman, GamalAlkawsi, Ammar Ahmed Alkahtani, Ali Q.Al-Shetwi, Sieh Kiong Tiong, Nasser Alalwan, Janaka Ekanayake, Ahmed Ibrahim Alzahrani,, “Multistep short-term wind speed prediction using nonlinear auto-regressive neural network with exogenous variable selection”, Alexandria Engineering Journal (CiteScore: 6.5), Available online 5 Nov 2020, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aej.2020.10.045.
Engineering Eshan Karunarathne, Jagadeesh Pasupuleti, Janaka Ekanayake, Dilini Almeida, “Comprehensive learning particle swarm optimization for sizing and placement of distributed generation for network loss reduction”, Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (CiteScore: 1.4), Vol. 20, No. 1, October 2020, pp. 16-23.
Engineering Dilini Almeida, Jagadeesh Pasupuleti, Janaka Ekanayake, Eshan Karunarathne, “Mitigation of overvoltage due to high penetration of solar photovoltaics using smart inverters volt/var control”, Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (CiteScore: 1.4), Vol. 19, No. 3, September 2020, pp. 1259~1266.
Engineering Ying Ying Koay, Jian Ding Tan, Siaw Paw Koh, Kok Hen Chong, Sieh Kiong Tiong, Janaka Ekanayake, “Optimization of wind energy conversion systems – an artificial intelligent approach”, International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (CiteScore: 1.49), Vol 11, No 2, June 2020, pp 1040-1046.