Dr. Jayawan Wijekoon

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Biography

Jayawan Wijekoon is a lecturer at the University of Manchester in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. He earned his PhD from the University of Manchester in 2011 and has a Master's degree in Philosophy in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from the same institution in 2007. His research focuses on neuromorphic engineering, specifically brain-inspired computing architectures and cognitive systems, as well as low-power wearable electronic solutions for medical applications. He has developed novel neural elements using plastic electronic technology and is involved in various collaborative research projects with multiple academic institutions and industries. His work has contributed to significant advancements in wearable biosensors and health monitoring systems.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Manchester • Manchester, England

Lecturer in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, engaged in teaching and research related to microelectronic design and neuromorphic engineering.

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.