Gayan Amaradasa
About Gayan Amaradasa
Gayan Amaradasa is a Principal Engineer at Enedym Inc. in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, with a strong background in electrical engineering and software development, including experience as a Ph.D. candidate at McMaster University.
Current Role at Enedym Inc.
Gayan Amaradasa serves as a Principal Engineer at Enedym Inc. since 2022. In this role, he applies his expertise in electrical engineering to advance the company's projects and initiatives. His work focuses on innovative solutions in power distribution systems, particularly for electric and more electric aircraft.
Education and Expertise
Gayan Amaradasa holds a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Moratuwa, which he completed from 2011 to 2015. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Electrical Machines and Drives from the University of Manitoba, achieved in 2018. He also earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Machines from McMaster University in 2022. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his research and engineering work.
Professional Background
Gayan Amaradasa has a diverse professional background in engineering and technology. He began his career as a Trainee Electrical Engineer at the Ceylon Electricity Board in 2014. He worked as a Java Software Developer on Freelancer.com from 2011 to 2013 and held various roles at Moraspirit Initiative, including Web Developer and Head of Web and Technology. He also served as a Research Assistant at the University of Manitoba and as a Ph.D. Candidate at McMaster University.
Research Focus and Interests
Gayan Amaradasa's research focuses on power distribution system architectures for electric and more electric aircraft. He has a keen interest in power electronics for motor drive applications. Additionally, he actively reviews submissions for IEEE Transactions of Transportation Electrification and IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, contributing to the academic community.
Early Education
Gayan Amaradasa completed his early education at Siridhamma College from 1997 to 2010. This foundational education set the stage for his later studies in engineering and technology, leading to his advanced degrees and professional career.