Dr. Kumudu Amarawardhana

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kumudu Amarawardhana is a lecturer at the Capability Systems Centre, UNSW Canberra, specializing in microgrid systems that integrate renewable energy resources. He earned his doctorate in Philosophy in Maritime Engineering from the University of Tasmania and has over five years of experience as a university lecturer, contributing significantly to STEMM education in regional areas of Australia. Amarawardhana holds a Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Engineering and a Certificate in Sustainability and Economics from Sweden. His academic journey includes a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Mechanical Engineering from Sri Lanka. Before his academic role, he gained valuable industrial exposure as an engineer in the Sri Lanka Air Force, focusing on mechanical, aeronautical, and explosive engineering disciplines. Currently, his research efforts lead projects aimed at professionalizing mission engineering within the defense industries.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2018-01-01 — Present

Capability Systems Centre, UNSW Canberra • Canberra, Australia

Specializing in microgrid systems integrating renewable energy resources.

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.