Nuwan Dissanayaka
About Nuwan Dissanayaka
Nuwan Dissanayaka is an intern in Automation currently working at Northvolt in Sweden. He has a diverse background in engineering, having held various positions in Sri Lanka and gained multiple degrees in engineering and automation.
Work at Northvolt
Nuwan Dissanayaka currently works at Northvolt as an Intern in Automation. He has been in this role since 2023, contributing to projects in Skellefteå, Västerbotten, Sweden. His responsibilities involve supporting automation initiatives, which are crucial for Northvolt's mission to produce sustainable batteries.
Education and Expertise
Nuwan Dissanayaka holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering from the University of Peradeniya, which he completed from 2014 to 2017. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Intelligent Automation from the University of Skövde in 2023. Additionally, he is pursuing a Master's in Robotics and Control at Umeå University, expected to be completed in 2024.
Background
Nuwan Dissanayaka began his education at Kingswood College Kandy, where he focused on Physical Sciences from 2003 to 2012. He has gained diverse work experience in various engineering roles, including positions at Midas Safety Sri Lanka and CodeGen International, which have contributed to his expertise in automation and robotics.
Professional Experience
Nuwan has held several positions in his career. He worked as a Research Engineer at the University of Peradeniya from 2020 to 2022. He also served as an Engineer at CodeGen International for five months in 2022. Prior to these roles, he was an Assistant Manager in Robotics and Plant Automation at Midas Safety Sri Lanka from 2017 to 2020. His early experience includes an internship at Ansell and a role as an Aircraft Refueling Operator at Ceylon Petroleum Corporation.
Internship Experience
Nuwan's internship experience includes a three-month position at Ansell in 2016-2017. This role provided him with foundational knowledge and skills in the engineering field. His current internship at Northvolt further enhances his practical experience in automation, aligning with his academic background and career aspirations.