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Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy
Master of Engineering (Research)
Bachelor of Science(Engineering), University of Moratuwa
Research keywords
- Communications Engineering
- Digital Communications
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Dual-Band Hybrid Microstrip Patch Antenna Tile Array for Sustainable IoT Sensing
Zahedibialvaei, A., Salama, R., Thiyagarajan, K. & Liyanapathirana, R., 2025, (E-pub ahead of print (In Press)) Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Sensing Technology (ICST), 1-3 December 2025, Utsunomiya, Japan.Research output: Chapter in Book / Conference Paper › Conference Paper › peer-review
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Review of electrohydraulic actuators inspired by the HASEL actuator
Tynan, L., Gunawardana, U., Liyanapathirana, R., Perera, O., Esposito, D., Centracchio, J. & Gargiulo, G., Mar 2025, In: Biomimetics. 10, 3, 25 p., 152.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Review of Soft Robotic Actuators and Their Applications in Bioengineering, with an Emphasis on HASEL Actuators' Future Potential
Perera, O., Liyanapathirana, R., Gargiulo, G. & Gunawardana, U., Dec 2024, In: Actuators. 13, 12, 524.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Automatic phase correction of microwave power transmitter array using nature-inspired optimization algorithm
Zahedi, A., Liyanapathirana, R. & Salama, R., 2024, International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Energy Technologies (ICECET 2024), 25th - 27th July, 2024, Sydney, Australia. U.S.: IEEE, 6 p.Research output: Chapter in Book / Conference Paper › Conference Paper › peer-review
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Biodegradable and Renewable Antennas for Green IoT Sensors: A Review
Zahedi, A., Liyanapathirana, R. & Thiyagarajan, K., 2024, In: IEEE Access. 12, p. 189749-189775 27 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access22 Citations (Scopus)
Projects
- 4 Finished
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Energy Smart Lighting App
Gunawardana, U. (PI) & Liyanapathirana, R. (Investigator)
Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, Demand Manager Pty Ltd
10/08/14 → 31/07/15
Project: Research
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Study on Radio Frequency interference
Liyanapathirana, R. (PI) & Gunawardana, U. (Investigator)
23/06/11 → 19/06/12
Project: Research
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Development of a Cryogenic Process Control System
Liyanapathirana, R. (PI)
1/05/00 → 30/04/01
Project: Research
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Embedded Error Control Coding for Mobile Videophone Systems
Liyanapathirana, R. (PI)
1/01/99 → 30/06/00
Project: Research
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Institution of Engineers Australia (IEAust) (Event)
Liyanapathirana, R. (Fellow)
1 Jan 2021Activity: Membership › Network
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Vice Chair, IEEE Sensors Council (NSW) (Event)
Liyanapathirana, R. (Other)
1 Jan 2021 → 1 Jan 2022Activity: Membership › Council
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IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (Event)
Liyanapathirana, R. (Other)
1 Jan 2021 → 1 Jan 2026Activity: Membership › Society
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School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment Workplan Committee (Event)
Liyanapathirana, R. (Elected Member)
1 Oct 2020 → 31 Dec 2025Activity: Membership › Committee
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Academic Senate (Event)
Liyanapathirana, R. (Elected Member)
5 Dec 2019 → 31 Dec 2025Activity: Membership › Academic Senate
Prizes
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Fellow of the School of Graduate Studies, Memorial University
Liyanapathirana, R. (Recipient), 1 Sept 1995
Prize