Dr. Shirley Devapriya Dewasurendra |
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University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka Engineering Computer Engineering Senior Lecturer (I)Appointed: 1992 University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka Centre for Engineering Research and Postgraduate Studies DirectorAppointed: 2006 |  |
Mailing AddressDepartment of Computer Engineering Faculty of Engineering University of Peradeniya Peradeniya Sri Lanka | Contact Information |
Qualifications
Ph.D., Laboratoire d'Automatique de Grenoble, ENSIEG, INPG, Universite Joseph Fourier, Grenoble, France, Automatic Control and Signal Processing, 1992.
D.E.A., Laboratoire d'Automatique de Grenoble, ENSIEG, INPG, Universite Joseph Fourier, Grenoble, France, Automatic Control and Signal Processing, 1988.
M.Eng., Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand, Industrial Engineering and Management, 1984.
PG Diploma, University of Wageningen(Hol)/ICA (SL), Business and Financial Administration, 1981.
B.Sc.Eng. (Hons.), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, Mechanical Engineering, 1978.
Expertise and Research Interests
Complex Reactive Systems
- Synchronous systems/synchronous languages - Lustre,
Esterel, Signal, SCADE
- Asynchronous systems/languages - GALS,..
Logic/Supervisory Control
- Verification and Validation of Control Software
- Fault Diagnostics
- UML/IDEF
- Control of Discrete Event Dynamic Systems
- Petri Nets
- Stateflow/State-charts
- Automata Based Models
Intelligent Systems
- Distributed AI
- Agent based Systems
- Neural Networks
Supervisory/Logic Control of Discrete Event Dynamic Systems
- Distributed Control in Computer Integrated Manufacturing
- Agile/Holonic/Flexible Manufacturing
- Intelligent (Manufacturing) Systems
- Industrial/Process Automation: PLC and PC Based
Evolutionary Computing
- Artificial Neural Network Models, Genetic Algorithms,
Simulated Annealing, Tabu Search
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
- CIM-OSA: Enterprise Modelling/Integration
- Design of Manufacturing Systems
- Facilities Design
- Production Planning and Control
- Supply Chain Management
- Theory of Constraints (TOC)
- Optimised Production Technology (OPT)
- Computer Aided Process Planning
Facilities Location/Relocation and Planning: Sizing and Location of Public Sector Facilities - Schools, Hospitals, Urban Centres, Industrial Facilities, Infrastructure
Recent Seminars Conducted to Industry:
- Seminar For Slimline (Pvt) Ltd (MAS Holdings), Sri Lanka, personnel "Lean and JIT Manufacturing", 23 September 2005
Topics covered:
- Fundamentals of Lean
- Theory of Constraints
- Value Stream Mapping
- Implementing 5S as Part of a Value Stream
- How to Integrate Six Sigma and Lean
- JUST-IN-TIME (JIT) Production
- Synchronous systems/synchronous languages - Lustre,
Esterel, Signal, SCADE
- Asynchronous systems/languages - GALS,..
Logic/Supervisory Control
- Verification and Validation of Control Software
- Fault Diagnostics
- UML/IDEF
- Control of Discrete Event Dynamic Systems
- Petri Nets
- Stateflow/State-charts
- Automata Based Models
Intelligent Systems
- Distributed AI
- Agent based Systems
- Neural Networks
Supervisory/Logic Control of Discrete Event Dynamic Systems
- Distributed Control in Computer Integrated Manufacturing
- Agile/Holonic/Flexible Manufacturing
- Intelligent (Manufacturing) Systems
- Industrial/Process Automation: PLC and PC Based
Evolutionary Computing
- Artificial Neural Network Models, Genetic Algorithms,
Simulated Annealing, Tabu Search
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
- CIM-OSA: Enterprise Modelling/Integration
- Design of Manufacturing Systems
- Facilities Design
- Production Planning and Control
- Supply Chain Management
- Theory of Constraints (TOC)
- Optimised Production Technology (OPT)
- Computer Aided Process Planning
Facilities Location/Relocation and Planning: Sizing and Location of Public Sector Facilities - Schools, Hospitals, Urban Centres, Industrial Facilities, Infrastructure
Recent Seminars Conducted to Industry:
- Seminar For Slimline (Pvt) Ltd (MAS Holdings), Sri Lanka, personnel "Lean and JIT Manufacturing", 23 September 2005
Topics covered:
- Fundamentals of Lean
- Theory of Constraints
- Value Stream Mapping
- Implementing 5S as Part of a Value Stream
- How to Integrate Six Sigma and Lean
- JUST-IN-TIME (JIT) Production
Other Expertise
ProfiBus - DP; SCADA systems; PLC (Siemens S7)
Product Data Exchange in CAD-CAM Integration
Simulation of Production/manufacturing systems, ARENA
- Stochastic Dynamic Programming for Reservoir Scheduling (1984/85)
- Regional Energy Policy Planning (as Country Consultant, prepared country reports on Sri Lanka and South Korea for the final document of ESCAP/REDP1985/86 after visiting the two countries and detailed consultations with Key personnel in Energy related Ministries/Departments/Public & Private Sector Organisations) (1985/86)
-Logistics (post-harvest)
-Industrial Diagnostics (fault)
-Performance Evaluation of Production Systems
Teaching Experience:
- (2007 to date) Teaching and research as Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
- (1992 - 2007) Fifteen years of teaching and research as Senior Lecturer in the Department of Production Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
- (2003-2004) Seven months of teaching and research as Visiting Fellow in the School of Mechanical, Manufacturing & Medical Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
- (2002-2003) One year of teaching as Visiting Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, India
Postgraduate Teaching:
- Taught the complete course in Simulation and Performance Evaluation of Manufacturing Systems: Markov Chain models, Queueing Network models and Stochastic Petri Net models. Simulation with ARENA (3 credit course)
- Taught the complete course in Production and Operations Management: Aggregate Planning models, Dynamic Programming models, Artificial Neural Network based methods, Genetic Algorithms, ERP, Theory of Constraints (3 credit course)
- Taught the complete course in Computer Integrated Manufacturing: Reference Architectures for CIM, CIM-OSA, Computer Aided Process Planning, Production Control and Information Systems, Design of CIM systems, Modelling, Simulation and Analysis, AI Techniques, Agent Based systems, Industrial Networks, SCADA. (3 credit course)
Undergraduate Teaching:
- From Jan. 2009, "Neural Networks and Fuzzy Systems" (3 credit course) (the complete course)
- From Jan. 2008, "Artificial Intelligence" (3credit course) (the complete course)
- From 2007, "Logic Networks" (3 credit course) (the complete course or above 90% of the course, depending on the year)
and
- "Data Structures & Algorithms" (4 credit course) (50 - 20% of the course depending on the year).
- From 1993, the complete course in "Production Planning & Control": Forecasting, Group Technology, Design Review, Process Planning, Design for Assembly, Plant/Facilities Layout, Production Control, Scheduling, Inventory systems, ERP, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Modelling & Simulation of Manufacturing Systems (Petri nets, ARENA), Computer Aided Manufacturing, Automation, Design of Manufacturing Systems, Enterprise Modelling and System Integration (Final and third Year level) (2x3 credit courses)
- From 1994, designed and introduced as a new course and have been teaching the complete course in "Control of Discrete Event Dynamic Systems": Industrial Controller Design, PLC based Automation, Implementation (Final Year level)(3 credit course)
- From 2004,designed and introduced as a new course and have been teaching the complete course in "Simulation and Performance Evaluation of Manufacturing Systems": Markov Chain models, Queueing Network models and Stochastic Petri Net models. Simulation with ARENA (3 credit course)
- From 1992, have been teaching part of the course in Industrial Engineering: Operations Research Models, Production Engineering: Statistical Process Control, Product Development Process (Final Year level)(3 credit course)
- From 1996 - 1999, Conducted Seminar Sessions in Workshop Technology (First Year level)
- From 1998, have been teaching part of the course in "Production Engineering": Product Development Process (section newly introduced by self), Statistical Process Control, Quality Systems, ISO Quality Standards (9000 series) (Third Year level)(3 credit course)
Other Positions held during the same period (in other Universities and Faculties):
Undergraduate:
Visiting Lecturer in Intelligent Systems in Computer Integrated Manufacturing: Simulation - Department of Mathematics/Computer Sciences of the Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka 1999 -2000 (4th year)
Postgraduate:
- Visiting lecturer in Post-harvest logistics - Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka 1998 - 2000
- External examiner in Production & Materials Management - Department of Business Administration, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka 1993 - 94
Special Training:
- Training in PROFIBUS-DP, ASI, SIEMENS S5-PLC, S7, SCADA, AC-Drives, DC-Drives: Mechatronics Department, University of Wales College, Newport, UK, November 2000 - February 2001
- Training in CAD/CAM: Hardware/Software selection; Geometric Modelling; Solid Modelling; CAPP; Rapid Prototyping: Stereo-lithography, Fuse Deposition Modelling, Selective Laser Sintering; Advanced Machining Techniques, CAD-CAM integration: MasterCam, UniGraphics; - School of Advanced Technologies, A.I.T., Thailand, June 1998
- Training in Design, Management and Evaluation of Technical Co-operation Projects: - International Atomic energy Authority, March 1995;- Training on Nuclear Power & Energy Planning: - Atomic Energy Authority of Ceylon / Ceylon Electricity Board; March 1993
Product Data Exchange in CAD-CAM Integration
Simulation of Production/manufacturing systems, ARENA
- Stochastic Dynamic Programming for Reservoir Scheduling (1984/85)
- Regional Energy Policy Planning (as Country Consultant, prepared country reports on Sri Lanka and South Korea for the final document of ESCAP/REDP1985/86 after visiting the two countries and detailed consultations with Key personnel in Energy related Ministries/Departments/Public & Private Sector Organisations) (1985/86)
-Logistics (post-harvest)
-Industrial Diagnostics (fault)
-Performance Evaluation of Production Systems
Teaching Experience:
- (2007 to date) Teaching and research as Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
- (1992 - 2007) Fifteen years of teaching and research as Senior Lecturer in the Department of Production Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
- (2003-2004) Seven months of teaching and research as Visiting Fellow in the School of Mechanical, Manufacturing & Medical Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
- (2002-2003) One year of teaching as Visiting Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, India
Postgraduate Teaching:
- Taught the complete course in Simulation and Performance Evaluation of Manufacturing Systems: Markov Chain models, Queueing Network models and Stochastic Petri Net models. Simulation with ARENA (3 credit course)
- Taught the complete course in Production and Operations Management: Aggregate Planning models, Dynamic Programming models, Artificial Neural Network based methods, Genetic Algorithms, ERP, Theory of Constraints (3 credit course)
- Taught the complete course in Computer Integrated Manufacturing: Reference Architectures for CIM, CIM-OSA, Computer Aided Process Planning, Production Control and Information Systems, Design of CIM systems, Modelling, Simulation and Analysis, AI Techniques, Agent Based systems, Industrial Networks, SCADA. (3 credit course)
Undergraduate Teaching:
- From Jan. 2009, "Neural Networks and Fuzzy Systems" (3 credit course) (the complete course)
- From Jan. 2008, "Artificial Intelligence" (3credit course) (the complete course)
- From 2007, "Logic Networks" (3 credit course) (the complete course or above 90% of the course, depending on the year)
and
- "Data Structures & Algorithms" (4 credit course) (50 - 20% of the course depending on the year).
- From 1993, the complete course in "Production Planning & Control": Forecasting, Group Technology, Design Review, Process Planning, Design for Assembly, Plant/Facilities Layout, Production Control, Scheduling, Inventory systems, ERP, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Modelling & Simulation of Manufacturing Systems (Petri nets, ARENA), Computer Aided Manufacturing, Automation, Design of Manufacturing Systems, Enterprise Modelling and System Integration (Final and third Year level) (2x3 credit courses)
- From 1994, designed and introduced as a new course and have been teaching the complete course in "Control of Discrete Event Dynamic Systems": Industrial Controller Design, PLC based Automation, Implementation (Final Year level)(3 credit course)
- From 2004,designed and introduced as a new course and have been teaching the complete course in "Simulation and Performance Evaluation of Manufacturing Systems": Markov Chain models, Queueing Network models and Stochastic Petri Net models. Simulation with ARENA (3 credit course)
- From 1992, have been teaching part of the course in Industrial Engineering: Operations Research Models, Production Engineering: Statistical Process Control, Product Development Process (Final Year level)(3 credit course)
- From 1996 - 1999, Conducted Seminar Sessions in Workshop Technology (First Year level)
- From 1998, have been teaching part of the course in "Production Engineering": Product Development Process (section newly introduced by self), Statistical Process Control, Quality Systems, ISO Quality Standards (9000 series) (Third Year level)(3 credit course)
Other Positions held during the same period (in other Universities and Faculties):
Undergraduate:
Visiting Lecturer in Intelligent Systems in Computer Integrated Manufacturing: Simulation - Department of Mathematics/Computer Sciences of the Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka 1999 -2000 (4th year)
Postgraduate:
- Visiting lecturer in Post-harvest logistics - Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka 1998 - 2000
- External examiner in Production & Materials Management - Department of Business Administration, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka 1993 - 94
Special Training:
- Training in PROFIBUS-DP, ASI, SIEMENS S5-PLC, S7, SCADA, AC-Drives, DC-Drives: Mechatronics Department, University of Wales College, Newport, UK, November 2000 - February 2001
- Training in CAD/CAM: Hardware/Software selection; Geometric Modelling; Solid Modelling; CAPP; Rapid Prototyping: Stereo-lithography, Fuse Deposition Modelling, Selective Laser Sintering; Advanced Machining Techniques, CAD-CAM integration: MasterCam, UniGraphics; - School of Advanced Technologies, A.I.T., Thailand, June 1998
- Training in Design, Management and Evaluation of Technical Co-operation Projects: - International Atomic energy Authority, March 1995;- Training on Nuclear Power & Energy Planning: - Atomic Energy Authority of Ceylon / Ceylon Electricity Board; March 1993
Future Research
Synchronous/asynchronous systems/languages - issues in Formal verification & validation.
Logic/Supervisory Control of Complex Reactive Systems,
Integrated Manufacturing Systems. Issues in Formal verification & validation of these systems.
Re-configurable systems.
Analog implementation of Artificial Neural Networks.
Strategies for progressive controller design / implementation.
Interfaces and communication among CIM elements:
Diagnostic-modelling and implementation.
- Diagnostics in automated systems has been attempted using classical fault tree methods. We intend to extend a novel approach being developed for modular controllers based on DES theory.
Online performance evaluation tools for CIM: development of a Kernal system.
- A comparative study of the performance evaluation tools followed by the development of tools for typical automation systems.
Automated programme generation for PLC based automation.
- Attempts to generate PLC programs directly from a system model have met with some degree of success. We intend to use modular Petri net models of automation systems for this purpose.
Enterprise modelling: integrating on-line scheduling functions.
- This will focus on the integration of OPT, TOC methodologies into enterprise resource planners.
Evolutionary computing for shop floor control: affordable automation.
- An attempt will be made to develop controllers based on Genetic Algorithms, Simulated Annealing and Neural modelling.
Logic/Supervisory Control of Complex Reactive Systems,
Integrated Manufacturing Systems. Issues in Formal verification & validation of these systems.
Re-configurable systems.
Analog implementation of Artificial Neural Networks.
Strategies for progressive controller design / implementation.
Interfaces and communication among CIM elements:
Diagnostic-modelling and implementation.
- Diagnostics in automated systems has been attempted using classical fault tree methods. We intend to extend a novel approach being developed for modular controllers based on DES theory.
Online performance evaluation tools for CIM: development of a Kernal system.
- A comparative study of the performance evaluation tools followed by the development of tools for typical automation systems.
Automated programme generation for PLC based automation.
- Attempts to generate PLC programs directly from a system model have met with some degree of success. We intend to use modular Petri net models of automation systems for this purpose.
Enterprise modelling: integrating on-line scheduling functions.
- This will focus on the integration of OPT, TOC methodologies into enterprise resource planners.
Evolutionary computing for shop floor control: affordable automation.
- An attempt will be made to develop controllers based on Genetic Algorithms, Simulated Annealing and Neural modelling.
Industrial Relevance
The above research is focussed on the basic challenges to be encountered in reconfigurable and modular supervisory control and fault diagnosis in complex reactive systems, intelligent systems and enterprise modelling.
The principle application areas are Complex Reactive Systems and Integrated Manufacturing/Production Systems.
Related verification, validation, simulation and performance evaluation work is of general relevance.
The principle application areas are Complex Reactive Systems and Integrated Manufacturing/Production Systems.
Related verification, validation, simulation and performance evaluation work is of general relevance.
Keywords
COS Keywords:
Electronic Neural Network, Engineering, Genetic Algorithms, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing (Mechanical Engineering), Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering.Additional Terms:
ANN, CIM Architectures, CIM-OSA, Control of DEDS, Diagnostics, Distributed Control, Genetic Algorithms, Intelligent Systems, Logic/Supervisory Control, Modular Control, PLC Based Automation, Petri Nets, Production Control, Production Planning, Reconfigurable Controlller, SCADA, Simulation, Stateflow, UML.Languages
(Reading, Writing, Speaking)
English: (Fluent, Fluent, Fluent)
Sinhalese: (Fluent, Fluent, Fluent)
French: (Fluent, Functional, Fluent)
Memberships
Institution of Engineers (Sri Lanka)
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
National Science Foundation - NSF/STMIS/05/0944
Honors and Awards
1986-1992,
French Government Priority Bursary for Doctoral Studies,
French Government,
Universite Joseph Fourier, INPG, Grenoble, France,
Automatic Control and Signal Processing (Production Systems)
1983-1984,
Scholarship for MEng,
Royal Belgian Government,
Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand,
Industrial Engineering & Management
1981, Prize for Economic Theories and Policies,
Institute of Chartered Accountants, Sri Lanka/University of Wageningen, Holland
Previous Positions
2003-2004, Visiting Fellow,
Queensland University of Technology,
Mechanical, Manufacturing, & Medical Engineering,
Manufacturing/Info-Mechatronics
2002-2003, Visiting Professor,
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur,
Industrial Engineering and Management
1998-2001, Head,
University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka,
Engineering,
Production Engineering
1992-2007, Senior Lecturer (I),
University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka,
Faculty of Engineering,
Production Engineering
1988-1992, Doctoral Student (Boursier Prioritaire du Gouvernement Francais),
Universite Joseph Fourier, INPG, Grenoble,
E.N.S.I.E.G.,
Laboratoire d'Automatique de Grenoble
1987-1988, Graduate Student (DEA), (Boursier Prioritaire du Gouvernement Francais),
Universite Joseph Fourier de Grenoble, INPG,
E.N.S.I.E.G.,
Laboratoire d'Automatique de Grenoble
1986-1987, Graduate Student (Boursier Prioritaire du Gouvernement Francais),
CUEF, Universite Stendhal - Grenoble 3,
CUEF
1985-1986, Research Associate,
Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand,
Energy Technology,
REDP/ESCAP
1984-1985, Research Associate,
Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand,
Industrial Engineering & Management
1983-1984, Masters Student,
Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand,
Industrial Engineering & Management
1982-1983, Mechanical Engineer (Production I & II),
Sri Lanka Ports Authority,
Mechanical Engineering,
Workshops of the Production Group
1979-1982, Mechnical Engineer,
Samuel, Sons & Co. Ltd., Colombo,
Production
Funding Received
- University of Peradeniya: University of Peradeniya Research Grant No. RG/2006/32/E: Implementation and verification of a statechart based elevator control system, Rs. 138,000, 2006 to .
Publications
- I. W. Kularatna, S. D. Dewasurendra (2009) Performance Evaluation of Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems, Engineer Journal of the institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Submitted
- S.D. Dewasurendra, S.W. Buthpitiya (2008) Static-Dynamic Verification of Reactive Systems Using Synchronous Languages, Peradeniya University Research Sessions - 2008, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, University of Peradeniya
- S. Devapriya Dewasurendra (2006) TOWARDS DISTRIBUTED DIAGNOSIS OF REACTIVE SYSTEMS USING STATECHART BASED CONTROLLER DESIGN, Peradeniya University Research Sessions - 2006
- K.M.K.S. Bandara, Sunil G. Abeyratne, S. Devapriya Dewasurendra (2006) STATE-CHART BASED ELEVATOR CONTROLLER AND ITS VERIFICATION, ICIIS2006: First International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 8th to 11th of August, 2006
- S. Devapriya Dewasurendra (2006) STATECHARTS FOR RECONFIGURABLE CONTROL OF COMPEX REACTIVE SYSTEMS: A NEW FORMAL VERIFICATION METHODOLOGY, ICIIS2006: First International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 8th to 11th of August, 2006
- S. Devapriya Dewasurendra (2006) STATECHARTS FOR RECONFIGURABLE MODULAR CONTROL OF COMPEX REACTIVE SYSTEMS: NEED FOR FORMAL VERIFICATION AND ASSOCIATED PROBLEMS, ICIIS2006: First International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 8th to 11th of August, 2006.
- S. Devapriya Dewasurendra (2006) Statecharts for reconfigurable control of reactive systems: new approach to formal verification, MX2006 -- MECHATRONICS 2006: The 10th Mechatronics Forum Biennial International Conference, June 19-21, 2006, Penn State Great Valley, (near Philadelphia), Malvern, PA 19355, USA, Submitted
- N. D. I. Wijelatha, S. D. Dewasurendra (2005) PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS, Peradeniya University Research Sessions - 2005, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
- S. Devapriya Dewasurendra (Jul 2005) Implementation of Modular Supervisory/Logic Control in An Assembly Cell: Petri Net Agents in Discrete-Event Systems Approach, Proceedings of the 15th International Conference in Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing, FAIM2005, Bilbao, Spain, 18 - 21 July 2005.
- S. Devapriya Dewasurendra, Implementation of Modular Supervisory/Logic Control in Automated Manufacturing, Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, Elsevier, Submitted, 2005
- S. Devapriya Dewasurendra (2004) CIM SYSTEM EXPANSION WITH MINIMAL CHANGES TO INSTALLED SOURCE CODE, Peradeniya University Research Sessions - 2004, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
- R. M. T. C. B. Ekanayaka, D. C. Herath and S. Devapriya Dewasurendra (2002) Implementation of a Decentralized Supervisory Controller for an Assembly Cell using a Discrete-Event Systems Approach, Engineer Journal of the institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Submitted
- D. C. Herath, R. M. T. C. B. Ekanayaka and S. Devapriya Dewasurendra (2002) A Methodology for Creating Agents for Distributed Control of CIM - a practical approach, Engineer Journal of the institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Submitted
- R. M. T. C. B. Ekanayaka, S. Devapriya Dewasurendra (2004) Design and Implementation of Maximally Permissive (Optimal) Supervisory Controller for CIM System - Conveyor Module, Engineer Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, XXXVII (No. 1)
- S. Devapriya Dewasurendra, Education and Training on Technology Management: the needs and opportunities. (Invited presentation), Workshop on Enhancing Productivity through Institute - Industry Partnership in Technology Management. Colombo, Sri Lanka, October 2001, October 2001
- S. Devapriya Dewasurendra (July 2001) Weak hearted or undervalued?. (Invited presentation), Conference on Future Directions & Strategies in Mechanical Engineering Education - beyond 2000, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, July 2001
- Devapriya Dewasurendra & Thushara Ekanayake (29 Jun 2000) Optimal Real-time Control for Collision Prevention in a CIM System, Proceedings of 'The Engineering Jubilee Congress - Engineering beyond 2000'
- S. Devapriya Dewasurendra (22 Sep 1999) Product Data Exchange in CAD-CAM Integration: first experience with STEP/EXPRESS, Proceedings of ASI99 'The Annual Conference of ICIMS-NOE: Life Cycle Approach to Production Systems: Management, Control and Supervision', 22-24 September 1999, KULeuven, Belgium
- 7. S. Devapriya Dewasurendra, Janaka Prasad Hirimuthugoda (1997) Simulation and Control of a Power Cable Manufacturing Plant, Annual Sessions of The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Central Province Centre, 25 September 1997
- Dewasurendra S. Devapriya, B. Descotes-Genon, Pierre Ladet (1993) Control Nets, a useful extension to Petri nets, 9th International CAD/CAM, Robotics and Factories of the Future Conference, Newark, New Jersey, USA, 18-20 August 1993
- Dewasurendra S. Devapriya, Bernard Descotes-Genon and Pierre Ladet (18 Jul 1993) Control Nets, a useful extension to Petri nets, Proceedings of the '12th World Congress of the Federation of Automatic Control', Sydney, Australia, 18-23 July 1993
- Dewasurendra S. Devapriya, Bernard Descotes-Genon and Pierre Ladet (August 1992) Petri net based node structures for distributed problem solving in FMS control, International Journal on Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems, 5 (3), 229 - 238
- Dewasurendra S. Devapriya, Bernard Descotes-Genon and Pierre Ladet (August 1992) Evaluation methods for a Distributed Intelligent Control Architecture: case of Integrated Manufacturing Systems, Proceedings of CARS'92, 8th International Conference on CAD/CAM, Robotics and Factories of the Future, Metz, France
- Dewasurendra S. Devapriya, Bernard Descotes-Genon and Pierre Ladet (May 1992) Overcoming communication bottlenecks in distributed intelligent control of FMS, Proceedings of INCOM'92, 7th IFAC/IFIP/IFORS/IMACS/ISPE Symposium on Information Control Problems in Manufacturing Technology, May 1992, Canada
- Dewasurendra S. Devapriya, Benard Descotes-Genon, Pierre Ladet (1992) PETRI NETS INTERPRETED AS OBJECTS FOR DISTRIBUTED INTELLIGENT CONTROL : IMPLEMENTATION ISSUES, Singapore International Conference on Intelligent Control and Instrumentation, Marina Mandarin Hotel, 17-21 February 1992, Singapore, Singapore, IEEE Singapore Section, 1992
- Distributed Intelligence Systems for FMS Control Using Objects Modelled With Petri Nets (SCOPE Blackboard), DISTRIBUTED INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS 1991, A. H. Levis and H. E, PERGAMON, 1992, ISBN=0-08-041272-6
- Distributed Intelligence Systems for FMS Control Using Objects Modelled With Petri Nets (SCOPE Blackboard), DISTRIBUTED INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS 1991 - Selected Papers From the IFAC Symposium, Arlington, Virginia, USA, 13-15 August 1991, Ed. A. H. Levis and, PERGAMON, 1992, ISBN=0-08-041272-6
- Dewasurendra S. Devapriya, B. Descotes-Genon, Pierre Ladet (1991) Issues in overcoming communication bottlenecks in an opportunistic distributed problem solving architecture, The International Workshop on Open Distributed Processing, Berlin, Germany, October 1991
- Dewasurendra S. Devapriya, Bernard Descotes-Genon and Pierre Ladet (August 1991) Distributed Intelligence Systems for FMS control using objects modelled with Petri nets (SCOPE Blackboard), IFAC Symp. on Distributed Intelligence Systems, Arlington, Virginia, USA
- Dewasurendra S. Devapriya, Bernard Descotes-Genon and Pierre Ladet (August 1990) A Petri net based blackboard type architecture for FMS control (SCOPE), Proceedings of the 4th IFIP TC5/WG5.7 International Conference on Advances in Production Management Systems - APMS'90, Espoo, Finland, August 1990. Also published in book form by North-Holland, 1991: ISBN: 0 444 88919 1, 531 - 541 pages
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