CV Professional -Chandima Gomes

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Curriculum Vitae

Academic, Researcher, Engineer, Physicist, Consultant and International Trainer of Trainers

Dr. Chandima Gomes

Dr. Chandima Gomes Updated on 25th January 2015

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OVERVIEW Academic and Professional Qualifications BSc (Physics First Class Honours / Colombo) PhD (Lightning Physics / Uppsala-Colombo) CEng (UK); CPhys (UK); CPhys (SL); IET (UK); InstP (UK); MIP (SL) Professional Record Head (Center for Electromagnetic and Lightning Protection, Malaysia) Professor of Engineering/Associate Professor (Universiti Putra Malaysia/ Malaysia) Professor of Physics/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer (University of Colombo/ Sri Lanka) Visiting Professor of Engineering (Kazakh Agro-Technical University/Kazakhstan) Visiting Professor of Meteorology (COMSATS University/ Pakistan) Adjunct Associate Professor of Physics (Patten University/ USA, SL Branch) Adjunct Senior Lecturer of Physics (Monash University/ Australia, SL Branch) Senior or Chief Consultant/Consultant for companies in Malaysia, China, Dubai, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka Senior or Chief Advisor/Advisor for institutes in USA, Malaysia, Uganda, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, Bhutan Research record H-Index (Scopus): 14 Accumulated Journal Impact Factor: 87.181 No of Research papers in Journals: 52 No of Research papers in conference proceedings: 122 No of Books/book chapters: 09 No of Major research grants: 09 No of Patents: 05 No of Postgraduate student supervision (MSc/PhD): 33 No of Final year project supervision: 19 International Exposure No of Events as a Guest of Honour/ Resource Person: 106 No of Events as a presenter of a research paper/participant: 36 No of Travel grants: 95 (nearly USD 0.5 Million)

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1. PERSONAL DETAILS

Name : Gorakanage Arosha Chandima Gomes

Date of Birth : 12-09-1966

Nationality : Sri Lankan Residence: Malaysia

Civil Status : Married

Address : Room No: A.04.09, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering,

Faculty of Engineering, UPM, 43400, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

Phone : 60 (0) 38 9466311 (office) 60 (0)10 2777895/6 (mobile)

Email : [email protected] [email protected]

Scopus ID: 7101706967

Scopus H-Index: 14

Scopus Citations : 494 (306 papers) as of 25-01-2015

Scopus Subject Areas: Engineering, Physics and Astronomy, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Materials Science, Energy, Social Sciences, Mathematics, Environmental Science, Medicine, Computer Science

2. CHARACTER IN BRIEF

Senior Academic, holding Professor/ Associate Professor/ Senior Lecturer positions in

the fields of Engineering, Physics and Meteorology at Universities in Several Countries.

Senior Consultant in Electrical Engineering; Specialized in Lightning and Transient

Protection, Grounding and Bonding, High Voltage Testing and Electrical safety.

Senior Research Fellow in Physics & Engineering of Lightning and Thunderstorm

Physics, Electromagnetism, Surface Flashover Characteristics of insulation materials,

EMI/EMC & Shielding, Grounding Materials and Atmospheric Dynamics.

Renowned Trainer of Trainers, Educator and advisor on Lightning and Transient

Protection who has conducted about 80 training programs in over 12 countries.

International figure that has pioneered in establishing over 15 research groups,

information and awareness centers and consultancy institutions in several countries.

Person with exceptionally fine communication and writing skills at international level.

Person with in-breadth knowledge in many beyond-the-expertise subjects; business

communication, geography and history, social ethics, religions and philosophies etc.

Team member, rather than an egoistic individual, who can work in a wide spectrum of

disciplines under “rosy” to “rocky” conditions.

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3. ACADEMIC / PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

PhD Degree in Lightning Physics, Thunderstorm Electricity & Discharge Phenomena

(Uppsala University, Sweden/University of Colombo, Sri Lanka)

BSc Degree (Special Degree in Physics) with First Class Honours (University of

Colombo)

CEng (Chartered Engineer, UK)

CPhys (Chartered Physicist, UK)

CPhys (Chartered Physicist, SL)

MIEE (Member of the Institute of Electrical Engineers, UK; now IET)

MInstP (Member of the Institute of Physics, UK)

MIP (Member of the Institute of Physics, Sri Lanka)

4. ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

4.1 SENIOR ACADEMIC POSITIONS

Designation : Professor of Engineering

Institutional Address : Dept. of Electrical Engineering, Putra University, Malaysia

Duration : (02/2010-09/2013 as Associate Professor)

Designation : Senior Lecturer / Professor of Physics

Institutional Address : Dept. of Physics, University of Colombo, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka

Duration : From July 1994 up to March 2011

Designation : Visiting Professor of Engineering

Institutional Address : Dept. of Energy, S.Seifullin Kazakh Ag. Tech. Univ., Kazakhstan

Duration : From September 2014 onwards

Designation : Visiting Professor of Meteorology

Institutional Address : Dept. of Meteorology, CIIT, Islamabad, Pakistan

Duration : From February 2008 up to date

Designation : Visiting Research Scientist in Electrical Engineering

Institutional Address : Division of Electricity, Uppsala University, Sweden

Duration : From March 2009 to June 2009

Designation : Adjunct Associate Professor of Physics

Institutional Address : Patten University (USA), SL Branch, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka

Duration : From September 2003 to September 2008

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Designation : Adjunct Senior Lecturer of Physics

Institutional Address : Monash University (Australia), SL, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka

Duration : From January 2008 up December 2008

4.2 OTHER KEY POSITIONS AT PRESENT

Head of the Center for Electromagnetic and Lightning Protection Research

(CELP), Universiti Putra Malaysia

Since

16/08/2012

Head of the Research Cluster of the Dept. of Electrical and Electronics

Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia

Since

01/03/2011

Chief Advisor for African Centre for Lightning and Electromagnetics

(ACLE), Makerere University, Uganda

Coordinator of Malaysia for COMSATS/CAS International Project on

Extreme Weather Events and their Impact on Geo-surface

Vice President- Malaysia Chapter, International Accreditation Organization

(IAO), USA

Since

01/01/2014

Since

01/01/2014

Since

01/11/2011

Examiner for Council of Engineering (UK) for the Selection of Chartered

Engineers

Member of the Academic Council, Java Institute for Advanced

Technology, Sri Lanka

Since

01/06/2012

Since

01/10/2013

4.3 PROFESSTIONAL POSITIONS

Chief Consultant and Partner, Frazer Brook (Pvt) Ltd., Sri Lanka

Chief Technical Adviser & Senior Consultant on Grounding & Lightning Protection

Systems; Steelman Electro Mechanical L.L.C., Dubai and UAE

Senior Advisor, National Lightning Safety Institution, USA

Chief Consultant, Proman Ship Builders (Pvt) Ltd., Beijing, China

Chief Technical Advisor & Senior Consultant on Grounding & Lighting Protection

Systems, Indus Resources (Pvt) Ltd., Karachi, Pakistan

Visiting Research Scientist, Institute of Fundamental Studies, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 2005

August -January 2010

Director, Technical Operations, South Asian Technology Research and Information

Centre

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Director International Affairs, LPCI (Pvt) Ltd., India

Chief Consultant on Electrical Engineering, LLAMPEC International (Pvt) Ltd., Sri Lanka

Consultant of Advanced Lightning Technology (Pvt) Ltd. Malaysia

Senior Consultant, Capital Consultants, Pakistan

Senior Advisor, TARA, Bangladesh

4.4 ACADEMIC AND PROFESIONAL DISTINCTIONS

1. Member of the Technical Program Committee of 32nd ICLP-2014, Shanghai, China

2. Member of the International Organizing Committee of ACED 2012, UTM, Johor Bahru

3. Reviewer for Taylor’s Research Grant Scheme (TRGS)

4. Member of the Board of Advisors, National Lightning Safety Institution, USA

5. Team Leader of the South Asian Lightning Awareness Program

6. Scientific advisor to the Colombian Research Group for Lightning Protection and EMC

7. Honorary advisor to the Bangladesh Lightning Awareness Centre

8. Honorary advisor to the Bangladesh Lightning Research Group

9. Honorary advisor to the Bhutan Lightning Awareness & Research Centre

10. Honorary advisor for Lightning Kerala Awareness Cell, India

11. Honorary advisor for Guwahati Lightning Awareness Centre, India

12. Honorary advisor for South Asian Technology Research and Information Centre

13. A Member of the Reviewing Panel – EMC Zurich Conference Reviewing Panel 2005

14. International Advisor of Lightning Protection Consultants (Pvt) Ltd. – India

15. Liaisons Officer and the Committee member of the International Conference on

Adaptive Science & Technology, Accra, Ghana, Organized by GIMPA Campus, Ghana,

December 2007

16. Chairmen of a Scientific Session - ICLP – Vienna, Austria – September 2012

17. Chairmen of a Scientific Session - ICLP – Cagliari, Italy – September 2010

18. Chairmen of a Scientific Session - ICLP – Uppsala, Sweden – June 2008

19. Honorary Advisor for CELP

20. Executive Member of the Council, IET (UK) Sri Lanka Branch, 2007-2008 / 2008-2009

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21. Member of the three-person committee appointed by the Sri Lanka Telephone

Regulatory Commission to investigate the Lightning Hazards due to the Presence of

Communication Towers 2005 -January 2010

22. Member of the Thematic Committee on Natural Disaster Management, Ministry of

Science and Technology, Sri Lanka, 2006 -January 2010

23. Chairman of the Young Scientist Forum, NASTEC, Sri Lanka, 2004-2006

24. Council Member of the Institute of Physics, Sri Lanka, 2002/2003

25. Advisor to the Industrial Development Authority/Western Province for the

implementation of an Institute for Electronic Studies, 2002-2003

26. Honorary Advisor to Sri Lankan Air Force Base - Ratmalana on Lightning Protection

27. Chief Examiner – Advance Level Physics Paper Marking Panel – 2000, 2001, 2002 -

Appointed by the Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka

28. Examiner to the Re-scrutiny Board – Advanced Level Physics Examination –

2000,2001,2002 - appointed by the Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka

29. Member of the Steering Committee of the Young Scientists Forum (YSF) – NASTEC

(2002 – 2007)

30. Chairman of the Lightning Protection Study Group, NASTEC, Sri Lanka

31. Advisor to the Presidential Secretariat on Lightning Protection

32. Appointed Scientist in setting up a Science Activity Room at the National Museum -

NASTEC

33. Member of the Technical Evaluation Committee - IRQUE Project

34. Member of the Interview and Evaluation Panel – IFS Kandy

35. Appointed Science Partner of British Council – Sri Lanka

36. Appointed as the Chairman of the Panel of Examiners to Evaluate the Degree of MSc.

On “Developing a lightning Detector for Sri Lanka at an Affordable Cost” – by the

Postgraduate Studies, Faculty of Engineering – University of Moratuwa

37. Appointed Reviewer of Research Proposals – NSF

38. Member of the Editorial Board of “Science to Society” - YSF Science Magazine

(NASTEC)

39. Appointed Resource Person for the production of Interactive Computer Aided Learning

Package on “Force and Energy” for GCE O/L Students – NSF

40. Appointed Referee to evaluate the abstracts of the Annual Session 2006 – SLASS

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41. Member of the Organizing Committee of Techno Lanka Exhibition, Kuliyapitiya - 2004 -

NASTEC

42. Member of the committee appointed by the Sri Lanka Telephone Regulatory

Commission to investigate the Public Safety due to the Construction and Operation of

Base Station Towers – January 2008 up to date

43. Member of Panel at the workshop on “Barriers to Young Scientists” Organized by YSF

– NASTEC

44. Member of the Young Scientist Forum – YSF – NASTEC

45. Member of the Publication Committee of Proceedings of the Technical Sessions - 2002

- IPSL

46. Chairman of the Study Group on Need for Establishing a National Centre for Lightning

protection & EMC, (Study Group XVI) NASTEC - Sri Lanka - 2005/2006

47. Member of SLASS – Since 2001

48. Member of the LLP Working Group, Dept. of Physics, University of Colombo

49. Staff Coordinator – Students’ Council Computer Lounge, Faculty of Science – University

of Colombo - 2006 – January 2010

50. Member of the Atmospheric and Lightning Research Group – Dept. of Physics,

University of Colombo

51. Student Counselor – From February 2000 - July 2002

52. Senior Treasurer - Mathematical and Astronomical Society - University of Colombo 2003

- 2010

53. Senior Treasurer - Staff Advisory Committee for “Enquire 2007” - Appointed by the

Faculty of Science - 2007

54. Secretary of the Steering Committee of Young Scientist Forum, NASTEC, 2003

55. Vice President of the Institute of Physics, Sri Lanka, 2003/2004

56. Secretary of the Institute of Physics, Sri Lanka, 2000-2002

57. Chairman of the Expert Study Group on Lightning Protection & Electromagnetic

Compatibility Concerns, Ministry of Science and Technology (NASTEC), Sri Lanka,

2006 -January 2010

58. Program Coordinator, MSc in Atmospheric Physics and Dynamical Meteorology,

University of Colombo

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59. Visiting Lecturer, MSc in Atmospheric Physics, Dynamical Meteorology and Natural

Disaster Preparedness, University of Colombo

60. Visiting Lecturer, MSc. in Atmospheric Physics and Dynamical Meteorology, UOC

61. Visiting Lecturer, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

62. Visiting Lecturer, Kotalawala Defense Academy

5. ACADEMIC ACHIVEMENTS AND EXPERIENCE

5.1 SUPERVISION OF POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS

Name of

Student/Matrix no.

Title of Thesis Degree Appointment Status

Universiti Putra Malaysia

Vanessa Carolina Laverde Mileo

MS/GS23629

Earthing system performance under high impulse voltage and various soil conditions

MSc Co-

supervisor

Completed

2012

Nor Ratna Binti Misbah

MS/GS24978

Current and energy distribution inside human body under different lightning mechanisms

MSc Co-

supervisor

Completed

2013

Mahdi Izadi

PhD/GS26883 Improved algorithm for evaluation of return stroke current along lightning channel in the time domain using electromagnetic fields

PhD Co-

supervisor

Completed

2012

Sani Mohammed Lawal

MS/GS25604

Distributed power generation system as a supplement of electrical power energy consumption at UPM

MSc Co-

supervisor

Completed

2012

Norhidayu Binti Rameli

MS/GS29398

Evaluation of lightning induced voltage on distribution line due to inclined lightning channel

MSc Co-

supervisor

Completed

2013

Ali Basim Mahdi

MS/GS29019

Electrical safety and risk assessment in hospital environment

MSc Supervisor Completed

2014

Seyedeh Narjes Fallah

MS/GS31864

Transient fault analysis of PV systems


2014

Ghasem Nourirad

MS/GS29773

Development of safe arc controlling technique for LV and MV systems


2014

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Siow Chun Lim

PhD/GS30477

Development of Concrete based conductivity enhancement materials for electrical grounding systems

PhD Supervisor Completed

2014

Rebaz J. Ahmed

MS/GS31792

Transient OV protection of grid connected windmills


2014

Payam Farzan

MS/GS31403

Study of faults and protection issues in DGs


2014

Halimatusaadiah binti Rusli

MS/GS31021

Flash over characteristics of selected contaminated insulation materials under impulse conditions


2014

Muhammad Noh bin

Hamzah

MS/GS30863

Characterization of

lightning induced

electromagnetic fields

MSc Co-

supervisor

On Going

Nurul Azlina Abd.

Rahman

MS/GS26147

Optimization of earth

electrodes design for

transmission tower earthing

to reduce line tripping due

to lightning

MSc Co-

supervisor

On Going

Salih Gwami

Mohammed Hamad

PhD/GS35164

Transients due to capacitor

banks in MV and LV

systems

PhD Supervisor On Going

Amizah Md. Ariffen

PhD/GS32392

Modelling of bending

degree of the down

conductor to evaluate

potential gradient

PhD Co-

supervisor

On Going

Buba Sani Dahiru

PhD/GS34084

Study of earthing system

characteristics under low

frequency and transient

conditions

PhD Co-

supervisor

On Going

Syahrun Nizam bin Md

Arshad

PhD/GS34304

Automated wavelet

processing for evaluation of

electrical fields and

lightning induced voltages

(Numerical expressions in

time domain for estimating

electromagnetic fields due

to lightning channel)

PhD Co-

supervisor

On Going

Iryani binti Mohamed

Rawi

PhD/GS37114

Enhancing of lightning

performance on overhead

transmission lines in

electric utilities

PhD Co-

supervisor

On Going

Norhidayu binti Rameli

PhD/GS37846

Lightning induced voltage

due to direct strike on tall

structure

PhD Co-

supervisor

On Going

Ali Ghahraei

MS/GS32384

Building a chamber to test

efficiency of DSSC solar

panels under different

ambient parameters

MSc Co-

supervisor

On Going

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Mohamadreza

Maghami

MS/GS34615

Effect of dust deposition on

the efficiency of PV panels MSc Co-

supervisor

On Going

Nasyrah bt Abdul

Rahim

MS/GS35517

New algorithm for

evaluation of current due to

direct lightning to tall towers

MSc Co-

supervisor

On Going

Seyed Abbas Mousavi

Maleki

MS/GS36645

Development of a power

management system for a

stand-alone micro

hydro/photovoltaic/fuel cell

energy system

MSc Co-

supervisor

On Going

A. P. L. Chandimal

MS/GS36650

Development of conducting

paint to be used as the

passage for high impulse

currents

MSc Supervisor On Going

University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

V. Jeyanthiran

PhD/2007-79

Response of systems for

lightning generated high

frequency waves

PhD Supervisor Completed

2009

D.S. De Silva

MS/B1-18

Wind energy potential

distribution over Sri Lanka MSc Internal-

Supervisor

Completed

2006

D.D. Nishanthi

MS/B1-10

Effect of topography on

rainfall during SW monsoon

– with special reference to

spatial distribution

MSc Internal-

Supervisor

Completed

2006

H.A.G Dharmapriya

MS/B1-04

Two Dimensional sea

breeze and land breeze

model with application to

Sri Lanka

MSc Internal-

Supervisor

Completed

2005

R.D. Hettiarachchi

MS/B1-07

Diurnal variation in

temperature and rainfall in

Sri Lanka

MSc Internal-

Supervisor

Completed

2005

D.T. Rupashinghe

MS/B2-12

An investigation on

destruction caused by

lightning strikes


2004

A.P.L. Chandimal

MS/B2-19

An investigation on

Lightning air-termination

systems and lightning strike

record in Sri Lanka


2004

Tribhuvan University, Nepal

P. B. Adhikari

PhD

Lightning field characteristics in Nepal

PhD Foreign

Supervisor

On Going

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5.2 SUPERVISION OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

Student Name/Matrix Title of Project Year


Halimatusaadiah binti Rusli

Investigation of surface flashover characteristics of insulation materials

(Won the Best Presentation Award)

2010/2011

Siow Chun Lim

Design and construction of portable personal lightning protection device

2010/2011

Lee Weng Choun

GS149012

Variation of resistance between natural and built-up environment

2011/2012

Siti Yasmin Binti Othman

GS153324

Development of software to determine the positioning of conductor in lightning protection

(Won Best Project Award)

2012/2013

Siti Norakmal Binti Mohammad

GS153826

Investigation of breakdown characteristics of Rod-plane gaps in the presence of fluid cover.

2012/2013

Zulkifli Bin Burhanuddin

GS160218

Investigation of fulgurite-like structure formation under HV conditions: with special attention to their effects on electrical earthing system

(Won the Best Presentation Award)

2013/2014

Nor Izzati Binti Ahman

GS159097

Design, construction and application of low cost Van De Graaff Generator

2013/2014


Badraji Piyathilaka Construction of a electro static precipitator to filter carbon particles from vehicular emission

2007/2008

K.H. Gamage Analysis of local meteorological data to construct a statistical model to predict the onset of NE monsoons in Sri Lanka and its impact on the drought conditions in the Eastern part of the country.

2006/2007

P. Wanaguru Construction of a low cost windmill of about 1 kW for remote areas

2006/2007

K. Hewawasam Investigation of vibration characteristics of vessels to identify micro-cracks and deformities

2005/2006

N. M. Nusran Effects of the shape of the structures on background electric fields

2005/2006

K. A. G. Punchihewa Effects of the shape of the lightning arrestor on lightning interception

2005/2006

G.H.G. Chirantha De Silva

Investigation of different lightning protection systems installed at large building complexes considering the lightning damage records

2004/2005

G.C. Champika Validation of lightning return stroke models 2003/2004

Chamath Lalitha Investigation of long term ground resistance characteristics of locally available materials

2003/2004

A.W. Chamelee Studies on earthing environment of lightning 2002/2003

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Priyadarshnee protection systems

H. Y. H. Peiris Investigation of power quality in domestic and industrial sites to develop noise filters to improve the operation of electrical & electronic appliances

2002/2003

H.S.S. Fonseka Characterization of coir fiber 2001/2002

5.3 APPOINTMENT FOR THE COMMITTEE OF POSTGRADUATE EXAMINATIONS

Name of the

student /Index no.

Title of Thesis Date Degree Appointment


Maryam Mirzaei

GS22637

Fault location determination

in unbalanced radial

distribution networks using

generalized regression

neural network (GRNN)

22/02/2011 MSc Examiner

Amizah MD. Ariffen

GS23266

Development of a surge

protection device for low

voltage protection


Akorede Mudathir

Funsho

GS22664

Optimization of distributed

generation in electric power

systems using fuzzy-genetic

algorithm approach

03/08/2011 PhD Examiner

Mohammad Lutfi Bin

Haji Othman

GS15197

Discovering decision

algorithm of distance

protective relay using data

mining approach based on

rough set theory and rule

quality measure


Ramzia Abdulmalik

Salem Al-Areqi

GS17562

Multi wavelength brillouin-

erbium fiber laser utilizing

bismuth-obide erbium doped

fiber incorporating high and

low nonlinear fibers

08/09/2011 PhD Chairman

Siti Khodijah Binti

Mazalan

GS24090

Multi type interior permanent

magnet motor (MTIPM)

driving system


Ahmed Naufal A. Al-

Masri

GS22705

Application of adaptive

artificial neural network for

power system security

assessment including control

action


Suhairi Rizuan Bin

Che Ahmad

GS25515

Analysis on permanent

magnet generator for oil

palm mechanical cutter

application


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Mahdi Hedayati

GS18281

Application of robust

controller in large induction

motors to mitigate voltage

sags

2012/04 PhD Chairman

Khairi Budayawan

GS18743

Design and development of

multilayer microstrip antenna

for watermelon sugar

content measurement


Buba Sani Dahiru

GS25573

Lightning Protection System

study using earth electrodes

and enhancement materials

24/05/2012 MSc Chairman

Seyedkaveh

Mazloomi

GS26369

Enhancement of the

efficiency of water

electrolysis for hydrogen

production


Mohammad Reza

Zare

GS22589

New High thrust density

transverse flux linear motor


Ng Seng Shin

GS26926

Reduction of total harmonic

distortion in torque

characteristics for

improvement of torque ripple

in two phase side by side

brushless DC motor


Chockalingam

Aravind Vaithilingam

GS22356

Design and development of

double rotor switched

reluctance motor


Zawati binti Mohd

Nawi

GS22214

Lightning performance

analysis for 33KV underbuilt

distribution overhead lines


Raja Nor Firdaus

Kashfi Raja Othman

GS25379

Improvement of magnetic

circuit for development of

high torque density single

phase brushless DC

permanent magnet motor


Arash Mohammadi

Toudeshki

GS27411

Development of a novel

charge pump for high

voltage applications


Mohsen Fadaee

Nejad

GS32083

Multi-objective optimization

of stand-alone hybrid multi-

objective optimization of

stand-alone hybrid

renewable energy system by

genetic algorithm


Radin Za'im bin

Radin Umar

GS31092

Numerical solutions to

currents in the time domain

analysis and optimization of

25/11/2013 MSc Chairman

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the system of wireless

energy transfer via

resonance of magnetic

induction

Ir. Mohammad

Effendy bin Yaacob

GS28611

A mathematical model for

temperature effect on PV

generator performance in

tropical climate conditions


Ahmad Rezaee

Jordehi

GS29722

Power system static security

enhancement during

contingencies aided by

distributed TCSC modules

visa a modified particle

swarm optimisation


Masoud Aminian

GS22708

Behaviour of furfural

compound in oil/paper

electrical insulation system


Farshad Azadian

GS32637

Controlled islanding strategy

for power systems based on

flexible semi-supervised

spectral clustering


Shojaeddin

Mirfendereski

GS30935

Not finalized Not yet

held

MSc Examiner

Mohammad Tolou

Askari Sedehi Esfahani

GS31000


held

PhD Examiner

Norpisah Mohd Yusoff

GS33542


held

MSc Examiner

University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

Nemsiri Abeysinghe Developing a lightning detector for Sri Lanka at an affordable cost

12/08/2008 MSc Chief Examiner

Universidad Nacional de Colombia

Francisco Santamaria Piedrahita

Experimental Research Work on a Sub-millimeter Spark-gap for Sub-nanosecond Gas Breakdown

18/01/2013 PhD External Examiner

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Wooi Chin Leong ZnO surge arrester ageing monitoring using leakage current and thermal imaging techniques

18/09/2013 MSc External

Examiner

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5.4 ACADEMIC COURSES CONDUCTED

Course Hours (per intake or semester)

Period No of Intakes /

semesters taught

Level


EEE 3109: Applied Electromagnetism 42 2011-2014 03 UG

KBP 5900: Research Methodology 42 2010-2014 07 PG

ECC 3003: Engineering Mathematics III 42 2011-2013 02 UG

ECC 3002: Engineering Mathematics II 42 2010-2011 01 UG

KEE 4309: Power System Operation and Control

42 2010-2011 01 PG

TNT 463/2: Field Theory (for UniMAP students)

28 2011 01 PG

S.Seifullin Kazakh Agro-Technical University, Kazakhstan

EE171: Power Generation, Control and Transmission

38 2014 01 PG

EP730: Engineering Research Methodology 38 2014 01 PG


PH 4011: Electromagnetic Fields II 45 2008-2009 02 UG

PHS 4012: Engineering Mathematics 45 2004-2005 02 UG

PH 2002: Physics of Semiconductor Devices

45 2007-2008 02 UG

PHS 3109: Complex Variables and Fluid Dynamics

45 2003-2004 02 UG

PH 3105/ PHS 3111: Statistical Physics 45 1999-2006 07 UG

PH 2020: Physics Laboratory II 60 2006-2008 03 UG

PH 1021: Electronics & Computing Laboratory I

60 2003-2004 02 UG

PH 1020: Physics Laboratory I 60 2003-2008 06 UG

PH 113: Physics Practical 150 2000-2002 03 UG

PH 116: General Physics & Modern Physics 30 2000-2003 04 UG

PH 117: A.C.T., Waves and Vibration & Thermal Physics

30 2000-2002 03 UG

PH 1004: Thermodynamics 15 2004-2007 04 UG

ZL EN 2003: Principles of Climate 45 2008 01 UG

Module 2: Atmospheric Electricity 22 2002-2005 02 PG

Practical Unit: Atmospheric Physics, Dynamical Meteorology and Natural Disaster Preparedness

09 2009 01 PG

Pattern University, USA (SL branch)

Phy154-P: Physics I 44 2003-2008 10 UG

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Phy154-L: Physics Laboratory I 33 2003-2008 10 UG

Phy155-P: Physics II 44 2004-2008 04 UG

Phy155-L: Physics Laboratory II 33 2004-2008 04 UG

Monash University College, Australia (SL Branch)

P-155: Physics I 44 2007-2008 02 UG

University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

EE51: Engineering Physics 80 1999-2000 01 UG

5.5 CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

Course Lecture Hours

Year

Introduced

Level


PH 1004: Thermodynamics 15 2003 UG

PHS 3035: Statistical Physics 1 45 2003 UG

PHS 4012 (a part): Engineering Mathematics 15 2003 UG

PHS 3109 ( a part): Complex Variables and Fluid Dynamics

15 2003 UG

PH 1020: Physics Laboratory I 2 60 2003 UG

PH 2020: Physics Laboratory II 2 60 2006 UG

Practical Unit: Atmospheric Physics, Dynamical

Meteorology and Natural Disaster Preparedness

09 2009 PG

MARDP 507: Science, Technology and Development 48 2008 PG


Phy154-P: Physics I 3 44 2003 UG

Phy154-L: Physics Laboratory I 4 33 2003 UG

Phy155-P: Physics II 3 44 2004 UG

Phy155-L: Physics Laboratory II 4 33 2004 UG

1 A complete revision of the existing syllabus was made. 2 A number of new practicals were designed and introduced 3 Complete syllabus was developed from the beginning 4 Entire set of practicals was designed and developed

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5.6 PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

• MSc Course in Atmospheric Dynamics and Lightning Protection, University of

Colombo:

The entire curriculum, evaluation criteria and bi-laws have been developed for the MSc course in

Atmospheric Dynamics and Lightning Protection which has been approved by the Higher Degrees

Committee and the Senate. It has been decided to conduct the course alternatively with the MSc

Degree in Atmospheric Physics, Dynamical Meteorology and Natural Disaster Preparedness

5.7 PREPARATION OF TEACHING MATERIALS

Course Code Course Name Level

UPM, Malaysia

EEE 3109 Applied Electromagnetism UG

ECC 3003 Engineering Mathematics III UG

ECC 3002 Engineering Mathematics II UG

KBP 5900 Research methodology PG

KEE 4309 Power System Operation and Control PG

S.Seifullin Kazakh Agro-Technical University, Kazakhstan

EE171 Power Generation, Control and Transmission PG

EP730 Engineering Research Methodology PG


PHS 3111 Statistical Physics UG

PH 4011 Electromagnetic Theory II UG

PH 1004 Thermodynamics UG

PH 2002 Physics of Semiconductor Devices UG

PHS 3109 Fluid Dynamics UG

ZL EN 2003 Principles of Climate UG

Module 2 Atmospheric Electricity PG


Phy154-P Physics I UG

Phy154-L Physics Laboratory I UG

Phy155-P Physics II UG

Phy155-L Physics Laboratory II UG

5.8 ACADEMIC REVIEWER

Appointment as the reviewer of book chapters;

Ten Chapters of “High Voltage Insulation Studies - Series 1”, Universiti

Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

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Appointment as the reviewer of book chapters;

Five Chapters of “High Voltage Insulation Studies - Series 4”, Universiti

Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

5.9 TEACHING ACHIEVEMENTS

Certificate of Appreciation for teaching – 2011; Awarded by Engineering Faculty, UPM



6. RESEARCH ACHIEVEMENTS AND FIELD EXPERIENCE

6.1 INTERNATIONAL AWARDS

1. Presidential Award for Research-2010, Awarded by the National Research Council of

Sri Lanka- Awarded for the contributions made from 2003-2006 in the research on

Physics.

2. International Annual Lightning Safety Award -2003 by the National Lightning Safety

Institution USA – This is awarded for the major contributions to the International

Advancement of Lightning Safety Issues

3. Young Scientist Lectureship Award -2004 by Non Aligned Movement S&T Centre, New

Delhi, India – This is awarded by the Centre for the Lectureship for the year 2004

4. NSF - TWAS Prize for Young Scientists-2004 by Third World Academy of Science, Italy-

This is awarded to the Best Young Scientist in the field of Physics for the Year 2004

6.2 PATENTS

1. Horizontal Grounding System suited for rocky and arid areas: Malaysia-PI 2010006071

2. Vertical grounding system with improved backfill materials: Malaysia-PI 20010003832

3. Surge Protective Device for Transient Protection: Malaysia-PI 20083639

4. Horizontal Grounding System: Singapore 201108989-3

5. Horizontal Grounding System: Indonesia P-00 2011 00969

6. Horizontal Grounding System: Dubai/UAE (filled)

7. Horizontal Grounding System: Thailand (filled)

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6.3 GRANTS

6.3.1 RESEARCH GRANTS

1. International Science Programs of IPPS, Uppsala University, Sweden; Research Grant

for conducting PhD work in Sweden, under Grant No: SRI 01/1- Grantee

2. European Research and Educational Collaboration with Asia (EURECA) Project-2009,

Erasmus Mundus External Cooperation Window Mobility Grant– Grantee

3. Development of concrete based electrical grounding systems; 05-01-11-1195RU/F-

RUGS/ Universiti Putra Malaysia- Principal Investigator

4. Earthing Systems of Lightning Protection; RG/2004/P/01-NSF/ University of Colombo,

Sri Lanka- Principal Investigator

5. Green Alternative to Pesticide using RF Electromagnetic Wave; 0501111198RU/RUGS/

Universiti Putra Malaysia - Co-investigator

6. Characteristics of Radiation Fields Generated by Cloud-to-Ground and Cloud-to-Cloud

Lightning Flashes in Sri Lanka, RG/2004/P/01-NSF/ University of Colombo, Sri Lanka-

Co-investigator

7. Global Lightning Network Sensor for Lightning Research, WSI-CELP:2009-2019 -

Co-investigator

8. Novel Development of Lightning Detection System Network Utilizing Inverse Procedure

Technique and Measured Electromagnetic Fields, e-Science Fund, MOSTI 2013-2015 -

Co-investigator

9. Development of compact electrical earthing electrode for high soil resistivity and space

restricted sites, IPB Putra Grant, 2013-2015 - Principal Investigator

10. Effect of down conductor with respect to bending angle in lightning protection system

installation, ERGS-Malaysia, ERGS/1-2013/5527142- Co-investigator

11. Separation Distance Study for Safety Purposes of Distribution Substation Earth Grid,

Fundamental Research Grant Scheme, Ministry of Higher Education, MALAYSIA- Co-

investigator

6.3.2 OTHER GRANTS

1. Development and Publishing of a Guidebook on Lightning Protection System Installation

for Buildings in compliance with the requirement of Electricity Supply Act 1990 and

Electricity Regulations 1994, Energy Commission - Malaysia, UPMH/UPMCS/C/General

- Grantee

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2. UNESCO Regional Training Workshop on Lightning Physics (5 days), Colombo -

March/2003; Funded by UNESCO-New Delhi, India – Principal Grantee

3. SALAP Phase-II Program (5 Two-day Program Series) Bangalore, Chennai, Coimbatore

and Kochin–India, Dhaka and Chittagong-Bangladesh – October-November/2007;

Funded by SATRIC-South Asia & OBO Bettermann-Germany/India – Principal Grantee

4. South Asian Lightning Awareness Program (Eight 2-day Workshop Series) - December/

2004 - May/2005; Colombo, Ratnapura and Kurunegala-Sri Lanka, Dhaka-Bangladesh,

Phuentsholing-Bhutan; Funded by USAID and UNESCO-New Delhi – Principal Grantee

5. Travel Grants: Given in Appendix-1 (provided on request)

6.4 LABORATORY & FIELD EXPERIENCE

1. High Voltage Laboratory Experiments

Marx Generator: 1.2 MV, 1.5 MV, 0.45 MV 1.2 / 50 µs Lightning impulse and various

other switching impulses (at Uppsala University, Sweden; 1965 Model and 2000 Model,

UPM, Malaysia, TNBR, Malaysia)

Haefely Current Generator: 100 kA 10 / 350 impulse and 200 kA 8 / 20 impulse (at

Uppsala University and OBO Betterman Laboratory, Germany)

Combinational Waveform Generator: 6 kV and 3 kA (at University of Colombo)

AC and DC generators up to 400 KV (at Uppsala University, UPM and TNBR)

HighPot Cable insulation Tester: Up to 180 kV (at Uppsala University)

Cable generator, Van de Graff generator, Roman generator, ESD generator etc (at

Uppsala University)

2. Outdoor Field Measurements (in Sweden, Sri Lanka, Colombia and Malaysia)

Construction and installation of various types of vertical and horizontal antennas

Construction of buffer amplifiers and other electronics required for field measurements

Handling of fast transient recorders

Electromagnetic shielding, cabling etc.

3. Transient Protection and EMC (in Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Malaysia)

Risk assessment and threat analysis

Designing of lightning protection systems for structures including high risk installations

(petrochemical, power generation / distribution systems, hospitals, explosive storages)

Designing and installation of surge protection devices for electrical and communication

systems

Designing of grounding systems and analysis of grounding configurations

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6.5 RESEARCH CAPACITY BUILDING AT INTERNATIONAL LEVEL

1. Establishment of African Center for Lightning and Electromagnetics (ACLE)

On the basis of a resolution passed at International Symposium on Lightning Protection in

Kathmandu, two successful visits were made to Uganda during the last two years to establish the

above center. As Makerere University Business School provided infrastructure for the operation

of the center, it was inaugurated in March 2014. The institute has been growing very fast since its

inauguration.

2. Establishment of Bangladesh Lightning Awareness Centre (BLAC)

After several years of discussion and a two week visit to Dhaka in November 2004, the above

training and information centre has been established under Technological Assistance for Rural

Advancement (TARA), Dhaka. The initial funding was provided by USAID/SARI

Contact Person: Dr. Munir Ahmed, Executive Chairman, Lightning Awareness Centre, TARA-

Technological Assistance for Rural Advancement, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

3. Establishment of Bangladesh Lightning Research Group

During the same visit in 2004 as described above, a Research Group has been started in

Jahangirnagar University, under which several students have been reading for their PhD

Degrees in lightning science at present. The initial funding was provided by USAID/SARI.

Contact Person: Prof. Abdul Mannan Chowdhury, Head, Department of Physics, Jahangirnagar

University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

4. Establishment of Lightning Awareness Centre and Lightning Research Centre in

Bhutan

In consequence to a two week visit made to the Royal Bhutan Institute of Technology in

December, 2004 to conduct a training program, the LAC and LRC have been established.

However, due to the shifting of locations of the main campus these two institutions became

somewhat inactive recently. The initial funding was provided by UNESCO.

Contact person: Dr. Parashuram Sharma, Head of Electrical Engineering Department, Royal

Bhutan Institute of Technology (RBIT), Phuentsholing, Bhutan

5. Enhancement of Lightning Physics Research Group in Colombia

During a three week visit to the Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogota, Colombia in

September, 2004 the EMC research group at the University was strengthened with the initiation

of Lightning protection research team. At present the institution facilitates a number of students

reading for PhD Degree in Lightning Protection. The initial funding was provided by NAM S&T

Centre, New Delhi and COLCIENCIAS, Colombia.

Contact person: Prof. Francisco Roman, Professor Titular, EMC-UN, Universidad Nacional de

Colombia, Bogota, Colombia

6. Establishment of Lightning Awareness Centre in Kerala, India (KLAC)

After two years of planning followed by a one week visit for a training program in 2006, the LAC,

Kerala has been established under the Regional Energy Centre, Kerala. The institution is very

active in India and it has conducted a large number of training programs so far. The initial funding

was provided by OBO Bettermann, Germany

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Contact person: Mr. R. Harikumar, Director, Lightning Awareness Cell, Regional Energy Centre,

Vidyaniketan, Sreekanteswaram, and Trivandrum, India

7. Establishment of a High Voltage Research Laboratory and Postgraduate Program

at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia

During a one week visit to KFUPM in November, 2007, initial round of discussions has been

completed in establishing a High Voltage Research laboratory and a Research Group. The initial

funding was provided by KFUPM. The program became inactive as the key person (Prof.

Shwehdi), left KFUPM.

Contact Person: Prof. M. H. Shwehdi, KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

8. Establishment of Lightning Protection and High Voltage Research Group in the

University of Putra, Malaysia (UPM)

After several months of distant communication through email and web conferencing a research

group on LP and HV has been established in UPM. I have also mediated research collaboration

between UPM research group and the Lightning Research groups in Uppsala University Sweden

and University of Florida, USA. The UPM will be the main funding body for the project. (This

project finally became the most successful initiation of my career as it lead to the formation of

CELP of which I am the Head at present)

Contact Person: Dr. Mohd Zainal Abidin Ab Kadir, Electrical Power Group, Dept. of Electrical

and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, UPM, Selangor, Malaysia.

9. Establishment of a Research Project on the Study of the Variation of Geological

and Atmospheric Conditions in the pre/post-Earthquake Periods in Pakistan

After six months of discussions and feasibility studies a project proposal is developed in January,

2008 to conduct the above project with the collaboration of Bahria University, University of AJK

and the University of Colombo. The funds for the project will be sought from HEC, Pakistan and

international donor agencies.

Contact Person: Dr. Shahina Tariq, Head, Department of Geology, Bahria University,

Islamabad, Pakistan

10. Establishment of Research Group on Lightning Protection & Electromagnetic

Compatibility and development of a PhD/MSc Degree program in the same subject

area at COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Pakistan

After two years of initial discussions and a two week visit to the CIIT in February, 2008, a

comprehensive project proposal has been developed for the above purpose. The program is

expected to be started in Spring 2009. The funding will be sought from HEC, Pakistan and CIIT.

Contact Person: Dr. Mohsin Jamil, Chairman, Department of Meteorology, CIIT, Islamabad,

Pakistan

11. Establishment of Mountain Meteorology Research Unit at Department of

Meteorology, COMSATS University, Islamabad, Pakistan

Following two atmospheric conferences in Nepal and Pakistan, a proposal was developed to

form the above group and forwarded to Rector CIIT. The proposal is accepted and the group

activities are finalizing at present.

Contact Person: Prof. Shahina Tariq, Head DOM, CIIT, Islamabad, Pakistan

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6.6 CURRENT RESEARCH INTERESTS

1. Improvement of lightning structural and surge protection and Investigation on improved

grounding systems (backfill materials, electrodes, configuration etc.)

2. Modelling of lightning currents, investigation on the mobility of particles in the presence

of atmospheric corona, investigation on severe weather events and patterns,

measurement of electromagnetic fields due to thunderstorm related electrical events.

3. Studies on surface flashover characteristics of different insulators under different

conditions, corona effects, insulation breakdown and material properties

4. Electromagnetic compatibility of civil and defense systems and electrical safety

5. Atmospheric Dynamics, Impact of Climate Change on water resources and other geo-

surface phenomena, Mountain Meteorology and climate modeling

6.7 RESEARCH COLLABORATORS FOR JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

# Collaborator Affiliation

01 Prof. Vernon Cooray Uppsala University, Sweden

02 Prof. Vladmir A. Rakov University of Florida, USA

03 Dr. Jens Shoene University of Florida, USA

04 Prof. M. Z. A. Ab Kadir UPM, Malaysia

05 Dr. Mehdi Izadi UPM, Malaysia

06 Kaveh Mazloomi UPM, Malaysia

07 Dr. W. F. Wan Ahmad UPM, Malaysia

08 Dr. Arturo Galvan Diego Instituto de Investigaciones Eléctricas, Mexico

09 Dr. Munir Ahmed TARA, Bangladesh

10 Dr. I.M.K. Fernando University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

11 Dr. Sriram Sharma Tribuvan University, Nepal

12 Dr. Raul Montano Uppsala University, Sweden

13 Prof. Upul Sonnadara University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

14 Dr. Troels S. Sorrenssen DONG Energy, Denmark

15 Prof. Chandana Jayaratne University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

16 Dr. J. Bendjamin Uppsala University, Sweden

17 Ms. A. K. Mary Department of Meteorology, Uganda

18 Ms. A. Askari UPM, Malaysia

19 Mr. A. Ghadimzadeh UPM, Malaysia

20 Dr. M.D. Bakri Ishak UPM, Malaysia

21 Mr. M.N.Fadaee UPM, Malaysia

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22 Mr. R. Shamsipour UPM, Malaysia

23 Mr. S.D. Rokni UPM, Malaysia

24 Ms. N. Rameli M UPM, Malaysia

25 Dr. J. Jasni UPM, Malaysia

26 Mr. Abbas Al-Ameen Salih UPM, Malaysia

27 Mr. Fawaz Mohammed Jumaah UPM, Malaysia

28 Mr. Amzari Zhahir UPM, Malaysia

29 Dr. Siow Chun Lim UPM, Malaysia

6.8 RESEARCH COLLABORATORS FOR CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

# Collaborator Affiliation

01 Prof. Vernon Cooray Uppsala University, Sweden

02 Prof. M. Z. A. Ab Kadir UPM, Malaysia

03 Dr. Mehdi Izadi UPM, Malaysia

04 Ms. Ahurra Kulyaka Mary Department of Meteorology, Uganda

05 Ms. Foster Chileshe Lubasi Department of S&T, Zambia

06 Prof. Mary Ann Cooper University of Chicago, Illinois, USA

07 Mr. Nor Hidayu Rameli UPM, Malaysia

08 Dr. Jasronita Jasni UPM, Malaysia

09 Dr. Munir Ahmed TARA, Bangladesh

10 Prof. Diana Žele University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

11 Miss Vanessa Laverde UPM, Malaysia

12 Mr. Muhammad Noh Hamzah UPM, Malaysia

13 Miss Halimatusaadiah Rusli UPM, Malaysia

14 Dr. Siow Chun Lim UPM, Malaysia

15 Mr. Sani Dahiru Buba UPM, Malaysia

16 Mr. Lee Weng Choun UPM, Malaysia

17 Dr. Wan F. Wan Ahmad UPM, Malaysia

18 Prof. Chandana Jayaratne University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

19 Mr. Nor Ratna Misbah UPM, Malaysia

20 Mr. A P Lasantha Chandimal University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

21 Dr. Lan Gao Uppsala University, Sweden

22 Prof. Francisco Roman University of Bogota, Colombia

23 Prof. Arturo Galvan Diego Instituto de Investigaciones Eléctricas, Mexico

24 Mr. Chamath Lalitha University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

25 Mr. C. Priyadharshanee University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

26 Dr. Camilo Cortés University of Bogota, Colombia

27 Dr. Francisco Santamaría University of Bogota, Colombia

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28 Prof. Farhad Rachidi Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Switzerland

29 Dr. Rajesh Khaparde Homi Bhabha Centre For Science Education, India

30 Dr. Jayanthiran V. University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

31 Dr. Mahesh Edirisinghe University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

32 Dr. Mahendra Fernando University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

33 Mr. Richard Kithil National Lightning Safety Institute, USA

34 Mr. K.R. Abeysinghe Department of Meteorology, Sri Lanka

35 Ms. Firoza Hussain Jehangirnagar University, Bangladesh

36 Mr. Chinthaka Wijesundara University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

37 Miss H. S. S. Fonseka University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

38 Dr. Troels S. Sorrenssen DONG Energy, Denmark

39 Prof. Victor Scuka Uppsala University, Sweden

40 Prof. Aage Pedersen Technical University of Denmark, Denmark

41 Dr. A. B. Weerasekara, , University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

42 Prof. D.Upul J. Sonnadara University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

43 Dr. Ranjith Lelwala University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

44 Dr. S. Namasivayam Arthur C Clerk Institute of S & T, Sri Lanka

45 Prof. T.R. Ariyaratne University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

46 Prof. Rajeev Thottappillil KTH, Sweden

47 Mr. Kuravi Hewawasam University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

48 Mr. Payam Farzan UPM, Malaysia

49 Mr. M.H. Hesamian UPM, Malaysia

50 Dr. Mohd Amran Mohd Radzi UPM, Malaysia

51 Mr. N.Azis UPM, Malaysia

52 Mr. N. Abd Rahim UPM, Malaysia

53 Mr. S.N.M Arshad UPM, Malaysia

54 Mr. Ghasem Nourirad UPM, Malaysia

55 Mr. M. Osman UPM, Malaysia

56 Mr. N Hashemi UPM, Malaysia

57 Mr. SFM Mazali UPM, Malaysia

58 Mr. FNA Wahab UPM, Malaysia

59 Mr. Amin Mohammad Saberian UPM, Malaysia

60 Mr. Mohsen Fadaee Nejad UPM, Malaysia

61 Dr. Hashim Hizam UPM, Malaysia

62 Dr. Mohammad Lutfi b. Othman UPM, Malaysia

63 Dr. James Katende Kaduna Polytechnic, Nigeria

64 Ms. Narjes Fallah UPM, Malaysia

65 Ms. Mina Baojahmadi UPM, Malaysia

66 Mr. Rebaz Ahmed UPM, Malaysia

67 Mr. S.G Mohammad UPM, Malaysia

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68 Mr. S.M Lawal UPM, Malaysia

69 Mr. A. Toudeshki, UPM, Malaysia

70 Dr. Mahbubur Rahman Uppsala University, Sweden

71 Mr. Yunusa Ali Sai’d UPM, Malaysia

7. PUBLICATIONS

7.1 RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

7.1.1 JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

1. Doljinsuren Myagmar and Chandima Gomes, Lightning incidents in Mongolia,

Geomatics, Natural Hazards and Risk, 2015 (Accepted), (Citation Index with JIF:

0.977)

2. C. Gomes, C. Lalitha, S. C. Lim and Z. A. Ab Kadir, Industrial Wastes and Natural

Substances for Improving Electrical Earthing Systems, International Journal of Electrical

Engineering, 2015, in press (SCOPUS Cited)

3. C. Gomes and Z. A. Ab Kadir, Efficient lightning protection: Optimization of economic,

environmental and safety aspects, Environmental Engineering and Management Journal,

2015, in press (Citation Index with JIF: 1.117)

4. M. Effendy Ya’acob, Hashim Hizam,Tamer Khatib, M. Amran M. Radzi, Chandima

Gomes, M. Bakri A., M. Hamiruce Marhaban and Wilfried Elmenreich, Modelling of

photovoltaic array temperature in a tropical site using generalized extreme value

distribution, Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy 6, 033134:1-8, 2014

(Citation Index with JIF: 5.627)

5. A. K. Mary and C. Gomes, Lightning safety of under-privileged communities around

Lake Victoria, Geomatics, Natural Hazards and Risk, June, 2014, http://dx.doi.org/

10.1080/19475705.2014.922506 (Citation Index with JIF: 0.977)

6. M. R. Maghami, Hashim Hizam, Chandima Gomes and A. G. Ismail, Characterization of

Dust Materials on the Surface of Solar Panel, Life Science Journal 11(4s), 2014


7. A. Askari, A. Ghadimzadeh, C. Gomes and M.D. Bakri Ishak, E-Waste Management:

Towards an Appropriate Policy, European Journal of Business and Management, Vol.6,

No.1, 2014 (Index Copernicus Cited)

8. M.N.Fadaee, R. Shamsipour, S.D. Rokni and C. Gomes, New Approaches in

Harnessing Wave Energy: With Special Attention to Small Islands, Renewable &

Sustainable Energy Reviews, 29, 345–354 2014 (Citation Index with JIF: 5.627)

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9. Buthainah. A, Dayang Radiah.A.B, Alnuami. W, Shiva. G, Noor Hazira. H, Chandima

Gomes, Review Article: Applications of Nanocomposites in Industrial Systems, Journal

of Purity, Utility Reaction and Environment Vol.2 No.5, 92-114, 2013

10. N. Rameli M., Z. A. Ab Kadir, M. Izadi, C. Gomes and J. Jasni, Evaluation of Lightning

Induced Voltage due to the Effect of Design Parameters on Medium Voltage Distribution

Line, Jurnal Teknologi, 64:4, 151–155, 2013 (SCOPUS Cited)

11. Ahmad Abbas Al-Ameen Salih, Fawaz Mohammed Jumaah, Amzari Zhahir, Chandima

Gomes, The Development of GPS Navigation Systems in Civil Aircraft, Applied

Mechanics and Materials, 390, 512-517, 2013 (SCOPUS Cited)

12. Siow Chun Lim, Chandima Gomes and Mohd Zainal Abidin Ab Kadir, Characterizing of

Bentonite with Chemical, Physical and Electrical Perspectives for Improvement of

Electrical Grounding Systems, Int. J. Electrochem. Sci., 8, 11429-11447, 2013 (Citation

Index with JIF: 3.729)

13. Siow Chun Lim, Chandima Gomes and Mohd Zainal Abidin Ab Kadir, Electrical earthing

in troubled environment, International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems,

47, 117–128, 2013 (Citation Index with JIF: 2.277)

14. C. Gomes, V. Cooray, and M. Z. A. Ab Kadir, Vertical electric fields and field change

Parameters due to partly inclined lightning leader channels, Progress In Electromagnetic

Research (PIER), Vol. 135, 55-80, 2013 (Citation Index with JIF: 5.298)

15. A. Buthainah, A. B. Dayang Radiah. W. Alnuami, G. Shiva, H. Noor Hazira, Chandima

Gomes, Review article: Applications of Nano-composites in Industrial Systems, Journal

of Purity, Utility Reaction and Environment Vol.2 No.5, 92-114, October 2013 (SCOPUS

Cited)

16. M. Izadi, M. Z. A. Ab Kadir, C. Gomes, V. A. Rakov, V. Cooray, J. Shoene, “Evaluation

of lightning current and velocity profiles along lightning channel using measured

magnetic flux density”, Progress In Electromagnetic Research (PIER), Vol. 130, pp 473-

492, 2012 (Citation Index with JIF: 5.298)

17. M. Izadi, M. Z. A. Ab Kadir, C. Gomes, and V. Cooray, “Evaluation of lightning return

stroke current using measured electromagnetic fields”, Progress In Electromagnetic

Research (PIER), Vol. 130, pp 581-600, 2012 (Citation Index with JIF: 5.298)

18. M. Izadi, M. Z. A. Ab Kadir, C. Gomes, and V. Cooray, “Evaluation of lightning return

stroke parameters using measured magnetic flux density and PSO algorithm”, Electrical

Review Journal-Przeglad Elektrotechniczny, R. 88, NR 10A/2012, pp. 201-204, 2012


19. M. Izadi, M. Z. A. Ab Kadir, C. Gomes, and V. Cooray, “The behavior of radiation

component of lightning electric versus current time front changes”, Electrical Review

Journal-Przeglad Elektrotechniczny, R. 88, NR 11A/2012, pp. 308-311, 2012 (Citation


20. Kaveh Mazloomi and Chandima Gomes, “Hydrogen as an energy carrier: Prospects

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and challenge”, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 16, 3024–3033, 2012


21. C. Gomes, “Lightning safety of animals”, International Journal of Biometeorology,

56:1011–1023, 2012 (Citation Index with JIF: 1.805)

22. M. Izadi, M. Z. Ab. Kadir, C. Gomes, W. F. Wan Ahmad, “Analytical Expressions for

Electromagnetic Fields Associated With the Inclined Lightning Channels In the Time

Domain”, Electric Power Components and Systems, Volume 40, Issue 4, 414-438, 2012,

DOI: 10.1080/ 15325008.2011.639130 (Citation Index with JIF: 0.474)

23. M. Izadi, M.Z. Ab. Kadir, C. Gomes, W. F. Wan Ahmad, “Numerical Expressions In Time

Domain For Electromagnetic Fields Due To Lightning Channels”, International Journal of

Applied Electromagnetics and Mechanics (IJAEM), Vol. 37, pp. 1-15, 2011 (Citation


24. M. Izadi, M.Z. Ab. Kadir, C. Gomes, W. F. Wan Ahmad, “The Analytical Field

Expressions due to Inclined Lightning Channel”, Przeglad Elektrotechniczny (Electrical

Review), R.87, NR 11/2011, pp. 277-280, 2011 (Citation Index with JIF: 0.242)

25. M. Izadi, M. Z. A. Ab. Kadir, C. Gomes, W. F. Wan Ahmad, “Evaluation Of

Electromagnetic Fields Due To Lightning Channel With Respect To The Striking

Angle”, International Review of Electrical Engineering (IREE), Part B, Vol. 6, No. 2,

pp.1013 -1023, 2011 (Citation Index with JIF: 1.364)

26. M. Izadi, M. Z. A. A. Kadir, and C. Gomes, “Evaluation of electromagnetic fields

associated with inclined lightning channel using second order FDTD-hybrid methods,

Progress In Electromagnetic Research (PIER), Vol. 117, pp 209-236, 2011 (Citation


27. C. Gomes and M. Z. A. Ab. Kadir, “A Theoretical Approach to Estimate the Annual

Lightning Hazards on Human Beings”, Atmospheric Research, 101, 719–725, 2011

doi:10.1016/j.atmosres.2011.04.020 (Citation Index with JIF: 1.597)

28. C. Gomes and A G Diego, “Lightning protection scenarios of communication tower sites;

human hazards and equipment damage”, Safety Science, 10.1016/j.ssci.2011.05.006,

Vol. 49, 1355–1364, 2011 (Citation Index with JIF: 1.637)

29. C. Gomes and M. Z. A. Ab. Kadir “Lightning Protection: Getting it Wrong”, IEEE

Technology and Society Magazine (selected as the cover page article), Summer-2011,

Volume 30, Issue 2, pp 13-21, 2011 (Citation Index with JIF: 0.375)

30. C. Gomes and M. Z. A. Ab. Kadir, “Protection of Naval Systems Against Electromagnetic

Effects Due to Lightning”, Progress In Electromagnetic Research (PIER), Vol. 113, pp

333-349, 2011 (Citation Index with JIF: 5.298)

31. Gomes, C. “On the selection and installation of surge protection devices in a TT wiring

system for equipment and human safety”, Safety Science, Vol. 49, 861–870, 2011,


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32. M. Izadi, M. Z. A. Ab. Kadir, C. Gomes, W. F. Wan Ahmad, “An Analytical Second-FDTD

Method For Evaluation of Electric and Magnetic Fields at Intermediate Distances From

Lightning Channel”, Progress In Electromagnetic Research (PIER), Vol. 110, pp 329-


33. Gomes, C. and V. Cooray, Electromagnetic Transients in Radio / Microwave Bands and

Surge Protection Devices, Progress In Electromagnetic Research (PIER), Vol. 108, 101-


34. Gomes, C., “Human Safety against Lightning”, The Lightning Phenomenon, NAM S&T

Centre, India, pp 98-102, 2008

35. Gomes, C., “Lightning: Its’ nature and characteristics”, The Lightning Phenomenon, NAM

S&T Centre, India, pp 68-73, 2008

36. Ahmed M. and C. Gomes, “Lightning Safety Awareness Programme Especially in South

Asia to minimize human lives and properties”, The Lightning Phenomenon, NAM S&T

Centre, India, pp 110-121, 2008

37. Fernando M. and C. Gomes, “Lightning Detection and Warning Systems”, The Lightning

Phenomenon, NAM S&T Centre, India, pp 81-83, 2008

38. C. Gomes, Combining Colonial and American Education Systems to Improve the

Standard of Physics in Third World Universities, Physics in Developing Countries: Past,

Present and Future, edited by Hameed A. Khan, M. M. Qurashi, Tajammul Hussain and

Irfan Hayee, COMSATS’ Series of Publications on Science and Technology, pp 57-61,

April, 2006

39. S. Sharma, M Fernando, C Gomes, “Signatures of electric field pulses generated by

cloud flashes”, Journal of Atmospheric Solar-Terrestrial Physics, Volume 67, Issue 4,

Pages 413-422, March, 2005 (Citation Index with JIF: 1.643 )

40. C. Gomes, V. Cooray, M. Raul, U Sonnadara and I.M.K. Fernando, “Characteristics of

chaotic pulse trains of lightning flashes”, Journal of Atmospheric Solar-Terrestrial

Physics, Volume 66, Issue 18, 1733-1743, 2004 (Citation Index with JIF: 1.643 )

41. V. Cooray, M. Fernando, C. Gomes and T. Sorrenssen, “The fine structure of Positive

Lightning return stroke radiation fields”, IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic

Compatibility, Vol. 46, No.1, 87- 95, 2004 (Citation Index with JIF: 1.294)

42. C. Gomes and V. Cooray, “Radiation field pulses associated with the initiation of positive

cloud to ground lightning flashes”, Journal of Atmospheric Solar-Terrestrial Physics, 2004

Vol. 66 pp1047-1055, 2004 (Citation Index with JIF: 1.643 )

43. C. Gomes and V. Cooray, “Concepts of return stroke models”, IEEE Transactions on

Electromagnetic Compatibility, Vol. 42, 82-96, 2000 (Citation Index with JIF: 1.294)

44. C. Gomes, “Lightning Electromagnetic Environment”, Sri Lanka Journal of Physics, pg.

14 – 33, 2000

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45. C. Gomes and V. Cooray, “Leader fields due to lightning channel with an inclined upper

section”, Sri Lanka Journal of Physics, pp 31-40, March 2001

46. C. Gomes and Vernon Cooray, “Absolute Pulse Amplitudes of Isolated Cloud Flashes”,

Sri Lanka Journal of Physics, pg. 1 -13, 2000

47. C. Gomes and V. Cooray, “Long impulse currents associated with positive return

strokes”, Journal of Atmospheric Solar-Terrestrial Physics, 60/7, 693-699, 1998

(Citation Index with JIF: 1.643 )

48. V. Cooray and C. Gomes, “Estimation of peak return stroke currents, current time

derivatives and return stroke velocities from measured fields”, Journal of Electrostatics,

43/3, 163-172, 1998 (Citation Index with JIF: 1.384)

49. C. Gomes, V. Cooray and C. Jayaratne, “Comparison of preliminary breakdown pulses

observed in Sweden and in Sri Lanka”, Journal of Atmospheric Solar-Terrestrial Physics,

60/10, 975-979, 1998 (Citation Index with JIF: 1.643 )

50. C. Gomes and V. Cooray, “Correlation between the optical signatures and current

waveforms of long sparks: Applications in lightning research”, Journal of Electrostatics,

43/4, 267-274,1998 (Citation Index with JIF: 1.384)

51. J. Bendjamin, C. Gomes, V. Cooray, “Remote sensing of electrostatic discharges (ESD)

through optical and magnetic radiation fields”, IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and

Electrical Insulation, 896-899, 1999 (Citation Index with JIF: 0.848)

52. Gomes C., Cooray V., “On theoretical approach to estimate the lightning return stroke

current parameters”, IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Volume 2,

401-405, 1999 (Citation Index with JIF: 1.294)

7.1.2 BOOKS / MONOGRAPHS

53. C. Gomes (one of the authors), “Lightning Protection of Buildings: Guidance to MS IEC

62305”, Energy Commission, Ministry of Science and Technology Malaysia, 2014

54. C. Gomes, “Handbook on Lightning Safety”, South Asian Technology Research and

Information Centre, ISBN 978-955-51230-0-6, 2008

55. C. Gomes, “Lightning”, South Asian Technology Research and Information Centre, ISBN

978-955-51230-3-7, 2008

56. Chandima Gomes, “Lightning Surge Protection”, South Asian Technology Research

and Information Centre, ISBN 978-955-51230-2-0, 2008

57. Chandima Gomes, “Structural Protection against Lightning”, South Asian Technology

Research and Information Centre, ISBN 978-955-51230-1-3, 2008

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7.1.3 CHAPTER IN BOOK / EDITOR OF BOOK

58. Ali Mohammed Al-Saegh, A. Sali, J. S. Mandeep, Alyani Ismail, Abdulmajeed H.J. Al-

Jumaily and Chandima Gomes, Chapter “Atmospheric Propagation Model for Satellite

Communications” in “MATLAB Applications for the Practical Engineer”, Edited by Kelly

Bennett, ISBN 978-953-51-1719-3, InTech Online Publication, September, 2014

59. Munir Ahmed and Chandima Gomes, Chapter: “Lightning Safety Awareness

Programme Especially in South Asia to Minimize Loss of Human Lives and Properties” in

“Natural Disasters; Policy Issues and Mitigation Strategies”, NAM S&T Centre, India,

ISBN 978-81-7035-759-9, 2011

60. MA Cooper, MZA Ab Kadir and C Gomes, Chapter: “Electrical and Lightning Injuries” in

“Textbook of Emergency Medicine”. by Wolters Kluwer Publishers, 2011

61. R. Arora and C. Gomes, Editors of “Need for Awareness, Detection and Protection from

Damage Caused by Lightning”, NAM S&T Centre, India, ISBN 978-81-7035-579-3, 2008

7.1.4 PUBLICATIONS IN SCOPUS/IEEE EXPLORER CITED CONFERENCES

62. S. D. Buba, W. F. Wan Ahmad, M. Z. A. Ab Kadir, C. Gomes, J. Jasni, and M. Osman,

Impact of Energization Current on the Safe Design of Distribution Substation Earth Grid,

Proceedings of the 2014 IEEE International Conference on Power and Energy (PECon

2014), Kuching, Sarawak, MALAYSIA, 1-3 Dec 2014

63. S. N. M. Arshad, M. Z. Ab Kadir, M. Izadi and C. Gomes, Review of Characterization of

Preliminary Breakdown in the Measured Lightning Electric Fields on Malaysia Data,

ICEPEA, Langkawi, Malaysia, 15th – 16th November, 2014

64. S. N. M. Arshad, M. Z. Ab Kadir, M. Izadi and C. Gomes, Review and Evaluation of

Characterization First Return Stroke in the Measured Lightning Electric Fields on

Malaysia Data, ICEPEA, Langkawi, Malaysia, 15th – 16th November, 2014

65. M. N. Hamzah, S. N. M. Arshad, M. Z. Ab Kadir and C. Gomes, Unique Stroke-

Multiplicity of Positive Lightning in Malaysia, ICEPEA, Langkawi, Malaysia, 15th – 16th

November, 2014

66. N. Rameli, S. N. M. Arshad M. Z. Ab Kadir, M. Izadi and C. Gomes, Consideration of

Lightning Current along a Tall Structure in the presence of Horizontal Arrangement

Grounding, ICEPEA, Langkawi, Malaysia, 15th – 16th November, 2014

67. A. Ariffin, M. Z. Ab Kadir and C. Gomes, The Electric Field Effect on Angles of Copper

Type Down-conductor, ICEPEA, Langkawi, Malaysia, 15th – 16th November, 2014

68. Chia Soon Chai, Mohd Zainal Abidin Ab Kadir, Mahdi Izadi, Jasronita Jasni and

Chandima Gomes, Evaluation Of Gas Pipeline Induced Voltage Associated With

Parallel Transmission Line”, ICEPEA, Langkawi, Malaysia, 15th – 16th November, 2014

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69. P. Farzan, Izadi, M., Gomes, C., Hesamian, M.H. Radzi, M., Intelligent Short Circuit

Power Based Fault Location Algorithm in Distribution Network Excluding and Including

DG Unit”, ICEPEA, Langkawi, Malaysia, 15th – 16th November, 2014

70. Soon Chai Chia, Mohd Zainal Abidin Ab Kadir, Mahdi Izadi, Jasronita Jasni and

Chandima Gomes, The Effect Of Electromagnetic Fields Due To Hv Line On The

Parallel Pipeline, IEEE International Power and Energy Conference (PECON)-2014,

Kuchin, Sarawak, Malaysia, December, 2014

71. Mohamad Maghami, Hashim Hizam and Chandima Gomes, Impact of Dust on Solar

Energy Generation Based on Actual Performance, IEEE International Power and

Energy Conference (PECON)-2014, Kuchin, Sarawak, Malaysia, December, 2014

72. Chandima Gomes, Ashen Gomes, Lightning; Gods and Sciences, 32nd International

Conference on Lightning Protection-2014, pp 1792-1801, Shanghai, China, October

2014

73. Ahurra Kulyaka Mary, Chandima Gomes, Ashen Gomes, Wan Fatinhamamah Wan

Ahmad, Lightning Hazard Mitigation in Uganda, 32nd International Conference on

Lightning Protection-2014, pp 1619-1628, Shanghai, China, October 2014

74. Aini, M.S., Elistina, A.B., Ab Kadir, M.Z.A, Gomes, C, Keul, A.G, The Influence of Socio

Demographic Factors on Severe Weather Concern, Knowledge and Preparedness

among Malaysians, 32nd International Conference on Lightning Protection-2014, pp

800-803, Shanghai, China, October 2014

75. Siow Chun Lim, Mohd Zainal Abidin Abd Kadir, Chandima Gomes, Norhafiz Azis,

Steady State Performance of Improvised Ufer Grounding Practice, 32nd International

Conference on Lightning Protection-2014, pp 267-275, Shanghai, China, October 2014

76. S.D. Buba, W. F. Wan Ahmad, M. Z. A. Ab. Kadir, Chandima Gomes, J. Jasni, M.

Osman, Impact of Split Factor Value on the Safe Design of Distribution Substation

Earth Grid, 32nd International Conference on Lightning Protection-2014, pp 479-484,

Shanghai, China, October 2014

77. Ashen Gomes, Chandima Gomes, Hierarchy of Hazard Control to Minimize Lightning

Risk, 32nd International Conference on Lightning Protection-2014, pp 1218-1228,


78. N. Rameli, M.Z.A Ab Kadir, M. Izadi, Chandima Gomes, N. Azis, Effect of Soil Resistivity

on the Lightning Current along Tall Towers, 32nd International Conference on Lightning

Protection-2014, pp 128-132, Shanghai, China, October 2014

79. S.N.M. Arshad, M.Z.A Ab Kadir, M. Izadi, M.N. Hamzah, Chandima Gomes, J. Jasni,

Characterization of Measured Lightning Electric Fields Observed in Malaysia, 32nd

International Conference on Lightning Protection-2014, pp 808-813, Shanghai, China,

October 2014

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80. M.N. Hamzah, M.Z.A Ab Kadir, C. Gomes, S.N.M. Arshad, N. Abdullah, N.M. Hatta,

Unusually Long Duration Lightning Electric Field Return Strokes in Malaysia, 32nd

International Conference on Lightning Protection-2014, pp 1535-1538, Shanghai,

China, October 2014

81. Silumelume H Nyambe, Foster Chileshe Lubasi, Chandima Gomes, Ashen Gomes,

Analysis of Lightning Occurrence in Zambia, pp 1802-1808, 32nd International

Conference on Lightning Protection-2014, Shanghai, China, October 2014

82. N. Abdul Rahim, M. Izadi, M. Z. A.Ab Kadir, C. Gomes, J. Hasni, N. Rameli, On the

Behaviour of Lightning Current and Charge Density in the case of tall tower, 32nd


China, October 2014

83. Mamadou Lamine Bah, Chandima Gomes, Mamadou Tounkara, Ari Davdov and Jim

Anderson, Lightning Occurrence Density in Guinea, 32nd International Conference on


84. Chandima Gomes, Mehdi Izadi, Mohd Zainal Abidin Ab Kadir, Ashen Gomes,

Lightning Current and Voltage Distribution of Large Axially Symmetric Buddhist Stupa in

Sri Lanka, 32nd International Conference on Lightning Protection-2014, pp 1480-1494,


85. N. Rameli, M.Z.A AbKadir, M. Izadi, Chandima Gomes, N. Azis, Effect of the

Grounding System Arrangement on the Lightning Current along Tall Structures, 32nd


October 2014

86. A. M. Ariffen, M. Z. A. Ab-Kadir, C. Gomes, J. Jasni, M. Izadi, A. M. Ariffen, On the

Bending Effects of a Copper-type Down Conductor, 32nd International Conference on


87. Elistina, A.B., Aini, M.S, Ab Kadir, M.Z.A, Gomes, C., Keul, A.G, The Position of the

Media as a Tool of Communication and Education on Severe Weather in Malaysia, 32nd


October 2014

88. Edward Nibigira, Chandima Gomes, Lightning Environment in Burundi, 32nd


China, October 2014

89. Ghasem Nourirad, Mahdi Izadi, Chandima Gomes, Mohd Zainal Abidin Ab Kadir,

Variation of Minimum Safety Separation for Non-Conducting Lightning Targets, 32nd


China, October 2014

90. Chen Ciang Chen, Omar Kassim Ariff, Hyomi Jeong, Chandima Gomes, Siow Chun

Lim, Jung Ryul Lee, and Erfan Salami, Evaluation of Lightning Damages in composite

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wings, Advances in Structural Health Management and Composite Structures-2014

(ASHMCS 2014), Jeonju, Republic of Korea, August, 2014

91. P. Farzan, M. Izadi, C. Gomes, M. Zainal, A. Ab, M. H. Hesamian, M. Amran, and M.

Radzi, “On the Fault Location Algorithm for Distribution Networks in Presence of DG,”

Innov. Smart Grid Technology (IEEE-ISGT Asia 2014), May, 2014.

92. Payam Farzan, Mahdi Izadi, Chandima Gomes, Mohd Zainal Abidin Ab Kadir, M.H.

Hesamian, MohdAmranMohd Radzi, Short Circuit Power Based Fault Location

Algorithm in Distribution Networks, 2014 IEEE 8th International Power Engineering and

Optimization Conference (PEOCO2014), Langkawi, The Jewel of Kedah, Malaysia. 105-

109, 24-25 March 2014

93. N. Rameli, M.Z.A AbKadir, M. Izadi, C. Gomes, N.Azis, N. Abd Rahim, S.N.M Arshad,

Modelling of Lightning Current in the Case of Striking to a Tall Structure, 2014 IEEE 8th

International Power Engineering and Optimization Conference (PEOCO2014),

Langkawi, The Jewel of Kedah, Malaysia. 166-171, 24-25 March 2014

94. G. Nourirad, C. Gomes, M. Izadi, S. C. Lim, M. Z. A. Ab Kadir, Effects of the Presence

of Insulated and Non-Insulated Floating Electrodes on Side Flashing, 2014 IEEE 8th


Langkawi, The Jewel of Kedah,Malaysia. 204-208, 24-25 March 2014

95. S.C. Lim, C. Gomes, G. Nourirad, M.Z.A.A Kadir, Significance of Localized Soil

Resistivity in Designing a Grounding System, 2014 IEEE 8th International Power

Engineering and Optimization Conference (PEOCO2014), Langkawi, The Jewel of

Kedah, Malaysia. 324-329, 24-25 March 2014

96. G. Nourirad, M. Izadi, C. Gomes, M. Z. A. Ab Kadir, Characterizing the Breakdown

Behavior of Rod-Plane Air gap Under Impulse Over-Voltage, 2014 IEEE 8th



97. S. D. Buba, W. F. Wan Ahmad, M. Z. A. Ab Kadir, C. Gomes, J. Jasni, M. Osman,

Design of Distribution Substation Earth Grid in High Resistivity Soil Using CDEGS, 2014

IEEE 8th International Power Engineering and Optimization Conference (PEOCO2014),


98. Arturo Galvan and Chandima Gomes, Protection of Oil Storage Tanks against Direct

Lightning Strikes: Self Protection Scheme or Standalone LPS?, 2013 International

Symposium on Lightning Protection (XII SIPDA), Belo Horizonte, Brazil, pp 392-396,

October 7-11, 2013

99. N Hashemi, J Jasni, MZA Ab Kadir, C Gomes, M Izadi, SFM Mazali, FNA Wahab,

Electric filed measurement due to atmospheric discharge, 8th Asia-Pacific International

Conference on Lightning (APL), Seoul, South Korea, June, 2013

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100. N Rameli, MZA Ab Kadir, M Izadi, C Gomes, J Jasni, The Behaviour of Lightning

Induced Voltage on the Effect of Inclined Angle, IEPEM Conference, Istanbul,

Turkey, September, 2013

101. Siow Chun Lim, Lee Weng Choun, Chandima Gomes, Mohd Zainal Abidin Ab

Kadir, Preliminary grounding performance of bentonite mixed concrete encased

steel cage under high soil resistivity condition, LDCE-162, 8th Asia-Pacific

International Conference on Lightning (APL), Seoul, South Korea, June, 2013

102. Ghasem Nourirad, Chandima Gomes, Mohd Zainal Abidin Ab Kadir, Siow Chun

Lim, Risk of side flashes from lightning struck objects to human body: A quantitative

analysis, PSLP-440, 8th Asia-Pacific International Conference on Lightning (APL),

Seoul, South Korea, June, 2013

103. N. Rameli, M.Z.A Ab Kadir, M. Izadi, C. Gomes, J. Jasni, Evaluation of lightning

induced over-voltage due to variations of channel angle, 7th International IEEE

Power Engineering and Optimization Conference (PEOCO2013), pp 184-187, 2013,

DOI: 10.1109/PEOCO.2013.6564539,

104. Amin Mohammad Saberian, Payam Farzan, Mohsen Fadaee Nejad, Hashim Hizam,

Chandima Gomes, Mohammad Lutfi b. Othman, Mohd Amran Mohd Radzi, Mohd

Zainal Abidin Ab Kadir, Role of FACTS devices in improving penetration of

renewable energy, 7th International IEEE Power Engineering and Optimization

Conference (PEOCO2013), pp 432-437, 2013, DOI: 10.1109/PEOCO.2013.

6564587,

105. Narjes Fallah, Chandima Gomes, Mohd Zainal Abidin Ab Kadir, Ghasem Nourirad,

Mina Baojahmadi, Rebaz Ahmed, Lightning protection techniques for roof-top PV

systems, 7th International IEEE Power Engineering and Optimization Conference

(PEOCO2013), pp 417-421, 2013, DOI: 10.1109/PEOCO.2013.6564584

106. Ghasem Nourirad, Chandima Gomes, Mohd Zainal Abidin Ab Kadir, Corona losses:

Issues and solutions, 7th International IEEE Power Engineering and Optimization

Conference (PEOCO2013), pp 405-410, 2013, DOI: 10.1109/PEOCO.2013.6564582

107. Siow Chun Lim, Lee Weng Choun, Chandima Gomes, Mohd Zainal Abidin Ab

Kadir, Environmental effects on the performance of electrical grounding systems, 7th

International IEEE Power Engineering and Optimization Conference (PEOCO2013),

pp 330-333, 2013, DOI: 10.1109/PEOCO.2013.6564567

108. S.G Mohammad, Chandima Gomes, Mohd Zainal Abidin Ab Kadir, M. Izadi, Safety

issues of capacitor banks in medium voltage systems, 7th International IEEE Power

Engineering and Optimization Conference (PEOCO2013), pp 422-426, 2013, DOI:

10.1109/PEOCO.2013.6564585

109. Lawal, S.M., Hizam, H., Toudeshki, A., Gomes, C., Jasni, J., Optimal power demand

curve: A case study in Universiti Putra Malaysia, PECon 2012 IEEE International

Conference on Power and Energy , art. no. 6450211 , pp. 223-226, 2012

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110. Mahdi Izadi, Mohd Zainal Abidin Ab Kadir, Chandima Gomes, Considering the

Current Time Front Effect on the Vertical Electric Fields Due to Lightning Channel at

Non-Perfect Ground Conductivity Condition, Proceedings of ACED-2012, JB,

Malaysia, A011, December, 2012

111. N. Rameli, M. Z. A. Ab Kadir, M. Izadi, C. Gomes and J. Jasni, Effect of Design

Parameters on Induced Voltage Evaluation of 33kV Distribution Line, Proceedings of

ACED-2012, JB, Malaysia, A011, December, 2012

112. Chandima Gomes, Vernon Cooray and Mahbubur Rahman, Breakdown

Characteristics and Optically Visible Discharge Paths of Surface Flashover, 2012

IEEE Conference on Sustainable Utilization and Development in Engineering and

Technology, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October, 2012

113. Ahurra Kulyaka Mary and Chandima Gomes, Lightning Accidents in Uganda, 31st

International Conference on Lightning Protection-2012, Vienna, Austria, September

2012

114. Foster Chileshe Lubasi, Chandima Gomes, Mohd Zainal Abidin Ab Kadir and Mary

Ann Cooper, Lightning Related Injuries and Property Damage in Zambia, 31st

International Conference on Lightning Protection-2012, Vienna, Austria, September

2012

115. Nor Hidayu Rameli, Mohd Zainal Abidin Ab Kadir, Mahdi Izadi, Chandima Gomes

and Jasronita Jasni, On the Influence of Inclined Lightning Channel on Lightning

induced Voltage Evaluation, 31st International Conference on Lightning Protection-

2012, Vienna, Austria, September 2012

116. Mahdi Izadi, Mohd Zainal Abidin Ab Kadir, Chandima Gomes and Vernon Cooray,

Improved Algorithm for Evaluation of Lightning Current Using Measured Field at Far

Distances from Lightning Channel, 31st International Conference on Lightning

Protection-2012, Vienna, Austria, September 2012

117. M. Izadi, Mohd Zainal Abidin Ab Kadir, Chandima Gomes and Vernon Cooray,

Analytical Fields Expressions Due to Lightning Channel Considering Variation of

Current Velocities along the Lightning Channel, 31st International Conference on

Lightning Protection-2012, Vienna, Austria, September 2012

118. Chandima Gomes, Munir Ahmed and Diana Žele, Lightning and Fish Mortality:

Case Study from Bangladesh, 31st International Conference on Lightning Protection-


119. Vanessa Laverde, Mohd Zainal Abidin Ab Kadir, Chandima Gomes, Muhammad

Noh Hamzah and Halimatusaadiah Rusli, Performance of backfill Materials under

Impulse and AC Testings, 31st International Conference on Lightning Protection-


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120. Siow Chun Lim, Chandima Gomes, Mohd Zainal Abidin Ab Kadir and Jasronita

Jasni, Ambiguity of Grounding Specifications: IEC 62305 Revisited, 31st International

Conference on Lightning Protection-2012, Vienna, Austria, September 2012

121. Siow Chun Lim, Chandima Gomes, Mohd Zainal Abidin Ab Kadir and Sani Dahiru

Buba, Preliminary Results of the Performance of Bentonite-mixed Concrete as

Grounding Electrode, 31st International Conference on Lightning Protection-2012,

Vienna, Austria, September 2012

122. Lee Weng Choun, Chandima Gomes, Mohd Zainal Abidin Ab Kadir and Wan

Fatinhamamah Wan Ahmad, Analysis of Resistance Parameters of Earth

Electrodes, 31st International Conference on Lightning Protection-2012, Vienna,

Austria, September 2012

123. Chandana Jayaratne and Chandima Gomes, Public Perceptions and Lightning

Safety Education in Sri Lanka, 31st International Conference on Lightning

Protection-2012, Vienna, Austria, September 2012

124. Mohd Zainal Abidin Ab Kadir, Nor Ratna Misbah, Chandima Gomes, Jasronita

Jasni, Wan Fatinhamamah Wan Ahmad, Recent Statistics on Lightning Fatalities in

Malaysia, 31st International Conference on Lightning Protection-2012, Vienna,


125. Chandima Gomes, Mohd Zainal Abidin Ab Kadir and Mary Ann Cooper, Lightning

Safety Scheme for Sheltering Structures in Low-Income Societies and Problematic

Environments, 31st International Conference on Lightning Protection-2012, Vienna,


126. A P Lasantha Chandimal and Chandima Gomes, Lightning Related Effects to the

Neighborhood Due to the Presence of Telecommunication Towers, 31st

International Conference on Lightning Protection-2012, Vienna, Austria,

September 2012

127. Sani Dahiru Buba, Chandima Gomes and Mohd Zainal Abidin Ab Kadir, Lightning

Accidents in Nigeria: The Cradle of Lightning, 31st International Conference on

Lightning Protection-2012, Vienna, Austria, September 2012

128. M. Izadi, M. Z. Kadir, C. Gomes, On the consideration of the channel angle effects

on the electromagnetic fields associated with inclined lightning channel, 2012 IEEE

International Power Engineering and Optimization Conference, PEOCO 2012,

Melaka, P 153-158, June 2012

129. H. B. Rusli, C. Gomes and Z M Kadir, ARC-phobic and Other Characteristics of

Surface Flashover, PIERS 2012 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 1P8-28, March, 2012

130. M. Izadi, M. Z. Kadir, C. Gomes and W. F. W. Ahmed, Channel Base Current

Effects on the Magnetic Flux Density Waveshape Associated with Vertical Lightning

Channel, PIERS 2012 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 4P2-01, March, 2012

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131. Misbah, N.R., Kadir, M.Z.A.A., Gomes, C., Modelling and analysis of different

aspect of mechanisms in lightning injury, 4th International Conference on Modelling,

Simulation and Applied Optimization (ICMSAO), pp 1-5, April 2011,

10.1109/ICMSAO. 2011. 5775551

132. C. Gomes and V. Cooray, On theoretical approaches to estimate the lightning return

stroke current parameters, IEE Conference Publication, Proceedings of the 11th

International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering, UK, Volume 2, Issue 467,

2.401.P1-2.405.P1,1999

133. Gao, L., Gomes, C., Cooray, V., Roman, F., Comparison of long sparks in air and

over an insulator surface, IEE Conference Publication, 11th International Symposium

on High Voltage Engineering, Volume 3, Issue 467, 3.31.S5-3.34.S5, 1999

7.1.5 PUBLICATIONS IN OTHER CONFERENCES

134. Yunusa Ali Sai’d, Chandima Gomes and James Katende, Development of a

laboratory on/off temperature control module as a resource for developing countries,

International Conference on Engineering Education, Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi

Arabia, 22-25 December 2013

135. C. Gomes, Tropical cyclones in Indian Ocean: Their characteristics, tracking and

impact re-visited, International Conference on Asian Monsoon and Climate Change,

Islamabad, Pakistan, 20-21 January, 2014

136. C. Gomes, Impact of lightning under severe weather conditions, International

Training Workshop on Extreme Weather and Climate Events: Detection, Monitoring,

Prediction and Risk Management for Developing Countries, Beijing, China, 14-23

July, 2013

137. C. Gomes, The impact of climatic change on water resources: Malaysian scenario

revisited, International Conference on Climate Change and Sustainable

Management of Water Resources in the Asia-Pacific Region, Islamabad, Pakistan,

pp 23-25, Nov. 2011

138. C. Gomes, Lightning Protection of Structures and Equipment in Tropical Malaysia,

International Symposium on Lightning Protection, Kathmandu, Nepal, pp 21-22,

October 2011

139. C. Gomes, Impact of climatic change on geo-surface environment: Malaysian

experience, International Training Workshop on Regional Climate Change and its

Impact Assessment, Beijing, China, pp 25-26, September 2011

140. Gomes C. and A. G. Diego, Lightning protection of communication sites: Revisited,

30th International Conference on Lightning Protection-2010, 1240:1-11, Cagliari,

Italy, September 2010

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141. Gomes C. and V. Cooray, Surge Protection of low voltage systems and relevant

standards, 30th International Conference on Lightning Protection-2010, 1083:1-8,

Cagliari, Italy, September 2010

142. Gomes C. and V. Cooray, Transients that may affect low voltage electrical systems,

30th International Conference on Lightning Protection-2010, 1078:1-13, Cagliari,

Italy, September 2010

143. Gomes C. Modifications proposed to the concepts of structural protection, 30th

International Conference on Lightning Protection-2010, 1322:1-6, Cagliari, Italy,

September 2010

144. Gomes C. A tutorial on the selection and installation of surge protective devices in a

TT wiring system, 30th International Conference on Lightning Protection-2010,

1084:1-14, Cagliari, Italy, September 2010

145. Gomes C., C. Lalitha and C. Priyadharshanee, Improvement of earthing systems

with backfill materials, 30th International Conference on Lightning Protection-2010,

1086:1-9, Cagliari, Italy, September, 2010

146. Gomes C. and M. Z. A. A Kadir, Challenges in promoting lightning protection know-

how in developing world, 30th International Conference on Lightning Protection-2010,

1089:1-13, Cagliari, Italy, September, 2010

147. Camilo Cortés, Francisco Santamaría, Francisco Roman, Farhad Rachidi and

Chandima Gomes, Analysis of wavelet based denoisig methods applied to

measured lighting electric fields, 30th International Conference on Lightning

Protection-2010, 1327:1-6, Cagliari, Italy, September, 2010

148. Mohd Zainal Abidin Ab Kadir, Mary Ann Cooper, Chandima Gomes, An overview of

the global statistics on lightning fatalities, 30th International Conference on Lightning

Protection-2010, 1211:1-4, Cagliari, Italy, September, 2010.

149. Arun Patel, Rajesh Khaparde and Chandima Gomes, Determination of Acceleration

and Coefficient of Friction, PHYSWARE Workshop at Abdus Salam ICTP, Italy,

February, 2009

150. Jayanthiran V., M. Edirisinghe, M. Fernando, C. Gomes and V. Cooray, HF

Radiation at 3MHz, 5 MHz and 10 MHz Associate with Preliminary Breakdown

Pulses Observed in Sri Lanka - Proceeding of the 29th International Conference on

Lightning Protection-2008, (Pg. 29) , Uppsala, Sweden, 2008

151. F. Santamaría, C. Gomes, F. Román, Comparison between the signatures of

lightning electric fields measured in Colombia and that in Sri Lanka, Proceedings of

the 28th International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), Kanasawa, Japan,

Sept., 2006

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152. C. Gomes, R. Kithil and M. Ahmed, Developing a lightning awareness model for third

world based on American experience, Proceedings of the 28th International

Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), Kanasawa, Japan, September, 2006

153. C. Gomes, M. Ahmed, K.R. Abeysinghe and Firoza Hussain, Lightning accidents and

awareness in South Asia: Experience in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, Proceedings of

the 28th International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), Kanasawa, Japan,

September, 2006

154. C. Gomes and V. Cooray, The temporal characteristics of leader fields at ground

level when a part of the lightning channel is inclined, 16th International Symposium

on EMC, Zurich, Switzerland, February, 2005

155. C. Gomes, the monsoonal climatic profile of Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the

International Roundtable on Understanding and Prediction of Summer and Winter

Monsoons, Jakarta/Bandung, Indonesia, November 2005

156. C. Gomes, Interconnection of different earthing systems of a given installation, 27th

International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), Avignon, France,

September, 2004

157. Chinthaka Wijesundara and Chandima Gomes, Investigation of spark Initiation

characteristics of a duel spaced floating electrode system, Proceedings of Technical

Sessions, Institute of Physics, Sri Lanka, P-1-11, March, 2003

158. H. S. S. Fonseka and C. Gomes, Time variation of resistance of coir fiber with

different moisture conditions, Proceedings of Technical Sessions, Institute of Physics,

Sri Lanka, P-13-16, March, 2003

159. C. Gomes, and V. Cooray, Characteristics of cloud flashes, 14th International

Symposium on EMC, Zurich, Switzerland, 58J3, 2001

160. C. Gomes, L. Gao, V. Cooray and Francisco Roman, Breakdown characteristics of

long sparks over insulating surfaces, Nordic Insulation Symposium, Copenh.,

Denmark, 1999

161. C. Gomes and V. Cooray, The dependence of the total leader return stroke field

changes on the orientation of a segment of the leader channel, 13th International

Symposium on EMC, Zurich, Switzerland, 106P2, 1999

162. Chandima Gomes and Vernon Cooray; Absolute pulse amplitudes of isolated cloud

flashes, 11th International Conference on Atmospheric Electricity, Alabama, USA,

1999

163. Chandima Gomes and Vernon Cooray; On theoretical and experimental approaches

to estimate lightning return stroke currents, 11th International Conference on

Atmospheric Electricity, Alabama, USA, 1999

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164. Chandima Gomes, Lan Gao, Vernon Cooray and Francisco Roman; Breakdown

characteristics of 500 mm and 250 mm long sparks along insulating surfaces, 11th

International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering, London, UK, 1999

165. C. Gomes, V. Cooray, M. Fernando and C. Jayaratne, Chaotic pulse activities mainly

associated with negative subsequent return strokes, 24th International Conference

on Lightning Protection, Birmingham, UK, 3b.2, 1998

166. Cooray, V., Fernando, M., Gomes, C., Sorensen, T., Scuka, V. and Pedersen, A.,

The fine structure of positive return stroke radiation fields. 24th International

Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), Birmingham, UK, 1b.8, 1998.

167. Gomes, C. and Cooray, V., Radiation field associated with the initiation of positive

cloud to ground lightning flashes. 24th International Conference on Lightning

Protection (ICLP), Birmingham, UK, - 3c.7 -1998.

168. Gomes, C., Thottappillil, R., and Scuka, V., Bipolar electric field pulses in Lightning

flashes over Sweden. 12th International Zurich Symposium on Electromagnetic

Compatibility, Switzerland, Paper 31F4, 1997

169. Chandima Gomes, Rajeev Thottappillil and Viktor Scuka; Bipolar electric field pulses

in lightning flashes over Sweden, 12th International Zurich Symposium on

Electromagnetic Compatibility, Switzerland, Paper 31FA, 1997

170. Chandima Gomes and Vernon Cooray; Long Impluse Currents Associated with

Positive Return Strokes, 2nd International Symposium on Lightning and Mountains,

Chamonix, France, 1997, B1.12

171. Chandima Gomes and Vernon Cooray; The Concepts of Lightning Return Stroke

Models, 2nd International Symposium on Lightning and Mountains, Chamonix,

France, 1997, A2.2

172. Vernon Cooary and Chandima Gomes; Estimation of Peak Return Stroke Currents,

Current Derivatives and Return Stroke Speeds from Measured Fields, 2nd

International Symposium on Lightning and Mountains, Chamonix, France, 1997,

B1.13

173. Chandima Gomes, Vernon Cooray and Chandana Jayaratne; Comparison of

Preliminary Breakdown Pulses Observed in Sweden in the Temperate Regions and

that in Sri Lanka in the Tropics, 10th International Symposium on High Voltage

Engineering, Montreal, Canada, 1997

174. Chandima Gomes and Vernon Cooary; Correlation between the Optical Signatures

and Current Wave forms of Long Sparks: Applications in Lightning Research, 10th

International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering, Montreal, Canada, 1997

175. C. Gomes, Knowledge of Lightning and Lightning Protection of the Colombo Public,

Colombo University Technical Sessions, 2000

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176. A. B. Weerasekara, I.M.K. Fernando, D.U.J. Sonnadara, R. Lelwala, S.

Namasivayam, K.P.S.C. Jayaratne, T.R. Ariyaratne, K.R.A. Bandara, C. Gomes,

Some features of lightning ground flash activities observed in tropical thunderstorms,

Proceedings of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, 56th Annual

Sessions E1, Colombo, Dec. 1999

177. D.U.J. Sonnadara, I.M.K. Fernando, S. Namasivayam, K.P.S.C. Jayaratne, K.R.A.

Bandara, R. Lelwala, A.B. Weerasekera, C. Gomes, T.R. Ariyaratne, On the

accuracy of lightning ground flashes using two or more direction finding stations,

Proceedings of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, 56th Annual

Sessions E1, Colombo, Dec. 1999

178. G. A. C. Gomes and K. P. S. C. Jayaratne, Multiplicity of negative return strokes of

lightning flashes observed in Colombo, Proceedings of Sri Lanka Association for the

Advancement of Science, 54th Annual Session, E1- 37, 1997

179. G. A. C. Gomes and K.P.S.C. Jayaratne, A review of microsecond scale field pulses

of lightning flashes, Proceedings of Technical Sessions, Institute of Physics, Sri

Lanka, March, 1996

180. K. P. S. C. Jayaratne and G. A. C. Gomes, Number of thunder days per year and

other lightning occurrence characteristics in Colombo thunderstorms, Proceedings

of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, 52nd Annual Sessions E1-

05, 340, Colombo, Nov. 1995

181. C. Gomes and V. Cooray, Absolute Pulse amplitude of isolated cloud flashes,

Proceedings of 16th Technical session, Institute of Physics, Sri Lanka, March 2000

182. C. Gomes, Lightning EM Environment, Proceedings of 16th Technical Sessions,

Institute of Physics, Sri Lanka, March 2000

183. Kuravi Hewawasam and Chandima Gomes, Crack Detection of Vessels using

Vibration Characteristics, Proceedings of Annual Research Symposium, University of

Colombo, 2008

7.1.6 OTHER PUBLICATIONS

1. The Next Alien Attack, The Island, 25th March 2014

2. Lightning, The Killer from Heaven, The Island, 26th February 2014

3. Is Sri Lanka heading for Doomsday....?, The Island, 06th December, 2013

4. Protecting archaeological sites against lightning in the wrong way, The Island, 25th October, 2012

5. “Milking Southern Highway”, The Island, 30th December 2011

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6. “Sannivedana kulunu magin akunu anathuru wediweida?” (Do communication towers increase lightning hazards), Sinhala Article, Rivira, 28th October, 2011

7. “Lightning seasons headed your way”- The Sun Malaysia, 11th April 2010

8. “Use standard lightning rods”, The Sun Malaysia, 09th May 2009

9. “Are we prepared to encounter electromagnetic terrorism?” – The Island – 16th May 2007

10. “Lightning Protection: An area where Sri Lankans pioneer” part I - The Island – 29th May 2007

11. “Lightning Protection: An area where Sri Lankans pioneer” part II – The Island – 5th June 2007

12. “Lightning: Nature’s Killer” Part I - The Island – 4th April 2006

13. “Lightning: Nature’s Killer” Part II - The Island – 11th April 2006

14. “The Scientific side of Lightning” - The Island – 27th October 2005

15. “Political Thunder and Lightning” – Write-up for Editorial Column, The Island – 22nd October 2005

16. “Lightning: Basics, Safety and Protection”, Vidurava, NSF, Vol. 22, No.2, 3-8, 2005

17. “Social Victimization” - The Island – 12th November 2005

18. “Bicycle Rickshaw” - The Island - 7th March 2006

19. “Approaching Academics” - The Island – 15th March 2006

20. “Is the new protection against lightning worth trying” - “A debate is raging on the new device for tackling lightning” 6th May 2006 - The Hindu News paper, Chennai, India

21. “Viduth Chumbaka Beethikawa (Electromagnetic Horror)” Sinhala magazine – “Desathiya”, Sri Lanka Government Information Department, 30th January 2006

22. “The Science and business of protection from lightning” – “A look at the lightning protection systems for buildings” 6th May 2006 – The Hindu Newspaper, Bangalore, India

23. “27th International Conference on Lightning Protection” – Write-up in “Vidya” Quarterly Newsletter of the National Science Foundation – Voume 6, October 2004

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24. “Akunaka Asiriya (The beauty of lightning)” – “Bauthika Vidya” Sinhala magazine – 2003 No. 1 - Pgs. 18-32 - IPSL

25. “Akuna (Lightning)” Sinhala Article in Magazine “Haraya” –Issued for the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Mahanama College, Colombo – 2004 - Pgs. 51-61

26. “Lightning: common myths and truths” - The Sunday Times – 28th April 2002

27. “Is Lightning Protection your problem?” - Sunday Observer – 28th April 2002

28. “What is Lightning Protection?” Sunday Observer – 20th June 1999

29. “Lightning: the angel of death from heaven” - The Island – 22nd June 1997

30. “What you should know in purchasing a protection system against lightning” – Sunday Observer – 27th June 1999

31. “The basics of Lightning” - Sunday Observer - 13th June 1999 Observer – 27th June 1999

32. “Ada Kalaye Akunu Anathuru (Lightning accidents at present)” Sinhala article - Vidusara – 9th May 2001

33. “Vidyuth Chumbaka Thrasthawadeen Hadunaganimu (Identify Electromagnetic Terrorism)” Sinhala Article – Vidusara – 16th May 2001

34. “Myths and Truths of Lightning” – Published in Sigma 2002, Mathematical and Astronomical Society, University of Colombo

7.2 REVIEWER OF JOURNALS

1. IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic compatibility

2. Atmospheric Research

3. Safety Science

4. IET Science, Measurement & Technology

5. Hydrological Processes

6. Journal of Electrostatics

7. Progress in Electromagnetic Research

8. Journal Of Applied Physics

9. International Transactions on Electrical Energy Systems

10. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment.

11. Geomatics, Natural Hazards and Risk

12. Journal of Lightning Research

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8. INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE

8.1 PIONEER & KEY ORGANIZER OF INTERNATIONAL EVENTS

Activities: Development of proposal to attract funds, Event coordination through host

organization, Pre-program preparation and budget management, post-event

documentation

1. African Regional Training Program on Lightning Protection – February/2013, Entebbe,

Uganda, Funded by NAM S&T Centre-India and Uganda meteorology Department

2. SALAP Phase-II Program (5 Two-day Program Series) – October-November/2007;

Bangalore, Chennai, Coimbatore, Kochin – India, Chitagong-Bangladesh; Funded by

SATRIC-South Asia & OBO Bettermann-Germany/India

3. International Roundtable on Lightning Protection (4 days), Colombo – May/2007; Funded

by NASTEC-Sri Lanka and NAM S&T Centre-India

4. South Asian Lightning Awareness Program (8 Two-day Workshop Series) -

December/2004-May/2005; Colombo-Sri Lanka, Dhaka-Bangladesh, Phuentsholing-

Bhutan; Funded by USAID and UNESCO-New Delhi Jointly organized by TARA-

Bangladesh, RBIT-Bhutan and UOC-Sri Lanka

5. UNESCO Regional Training Workshop on Lightning Physics (5 days), Colombo -

March/2003; Funded by UNESCO-New Delhi, India Organized by UOC, Sri Lanka

6. Asian Regional Coordinator, International Conference on Adaptive Science & Technology,

Accra, Ghana, Organized by GIMPA Campus, Ghana, December 2007 (Could not attend

due to funding constraints) & December, 2009 (5 days each)

7. Series of Workshops on Lightning Protection conducted by IEE Sri Lanka (latter IET Sri

Lanka) and IPSL from 2000 to 2009

8. Series of Workshops on Lightning Protection conducted by OBO Bettermann Pvt Ltd, in

India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka from 2008 to 2010

9. Series of Workshops on Lightning Protection conducted by Capital Consultants in Pakistan

from 2006 to 2009

10. International Symposium on Lightning Protection, (3 days) Kathmandu, Nepal, October

2011; Funded by NAM S&T Centre – India and Nepal Academy of Science & Technology.

11. International Conference on Atmosphere-Geo Surface Interference, (4 days), Islamabad,

Pakistan, October, 2013; Funded by COMSATS and HEC Pakistan. (In Progress)

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8.2 KEYNOTE SPEAKER OR HONORARY GUEST SPEAKER

# Event

1. “Research and Training Agenda for ACLE” Invited Speech at the Symposium on Preparing for Lightning Disaster Across Africa – What is Possible? What Next?, March 26-28, 2014 at Imperial Resort Hotel, Entebbe, Uganda

2. “Lightning structural and Surge Protection” Keynote Speech at African Regional Training Program

on Lightning Protection, February 2013 at Hotel Speke, Entebbe, Uganda

3. “Lightning Protection in Tropical Malaysia”, Keynote Speech at 5th International Power Engineering

and Optimization Conference 2011 (PEOCO2011), June 2011 at the Grand BlueWave Hotel, Shah

Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

4. “The impact of climatic change on water resources: Malaysian scenario revisited”, International

Workshop on Climate Change and Sustainable Management of Water Resources in the Asia-Pacific

Region, November 22-24, 2011, Islamabad, Pakistan

5. “Lightning Protection of Structures & Equipment”, Keynote Speech at 4th World Engineering

Congress (WEC)-2010, August, 2010, Riverside Majestic Hotel, Sarawak, Malaysia

6. “Electrical Safety & Protection”, Keynote Speech at ELCA Power International Conference Electrical

Consultants Association of India, June, 2009, Bangalore, India,

7. “Risk Assesment of High Risk Installations” Dinner Talk, Dhahran International Hotel, IEEE - Power

Enginers, Saudi Arabia Chapter, December, 2008, Saudi Arabia

8. “Lightning and Transient Protection of Oil and Gas Industries”, Dinner Talk, Dhahran International

Hotel, IEEE - Power Enginers, Saudi Arabia Chapter, November, 2007, Saudi Arabia.

8.3 RESOURCE PERSON

(Period of my contribution is indicated within parenthesis)

# Event

9. In-house Training Program on Advanced Lightning Protection, For engineering staff of Petronas

Carigali Sdn. Bhd., Meritz Hotel, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia, 20-21 January 2015 (2 days)

10. Workshop on Lightning Surge Protection: IEC 62305-4, Organized by Llampec International Pvt

Ltd., Hotel Galadari, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 28th November 2014 (1 day)

11. Workshop on Lightning Structural Protection: IEC 62305-3, Organized by Llampec International Pvt

Ltd., Hotel Galadari, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 27th November 2014 (1 day)

12. In-house Training Program on Lightning Protection, Grounding and Bonding in Telecommunication

Sector, For engineers at Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) at SLT Headquarters, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 25-26

November 2014 (2 days)

13. Workshop on Lightning Protection, Organized by CELP, UPM, Hotel Bangi Putrajaya, Bangi,

Malaysia, November 12-13, 2014 (5 hours)

14. Training program on Advanced Lightning Protection, Organized by CapSources Sdn Bhd, Hotel

Istana, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, November 10-11, 2014 (2 days)

15. In-house Training Program on Lightning Protection, Grounding and Bonding, for Engineering Staff,

Ceylon Electricity Board, Colombo Sri Lanka, 13th March 2014 (1 day)

16. Training Program on Surge Protection of Electrical Systems: IEC 62305-4 (2010), Organized by

Llampec International Pvt Ltd., Hotel Galadari, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 12th March, 2014 (1 day)

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17. Training Program on Electrical Safety and Safety Auditing, Organized by Llampec International Pvt

Ltd., Hotel Galadari, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 11th March, 2014 (1 day)

18. In-house Training Program on Lightning Protection of Communication Systems and Tower Sites, for

Engineering Staff, Dialog PLC, Colombo Sri Lanka, 10th March 2014 (1 day)

19. Training Program on Lightning Protection, Grounding and Bonding Organized by Amabhubesi Pvt

Ltd., Hotel Focus Rooms, Johannesburg, South Africa, 26-28, February 2014 (3 days)

20. UTM-OTEC One-day Introductory Journal Publication Workshop for Post-Graduate Students,

Organized by OTEC, UTM, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 27th January 2014 (1 day)

21. Training Program on Electrical Safety and Safety Auditing, Organized by Amabhubesi Pvt Ltd.,

Hotel Focus Rooms, Johannesburg, South Africa, 8-10, October 2013 (3 days)

22. Training Program on Protecting of Equipment and Data Systems from Lightning Surges: IEC 62305-

4 (2010), Organized by Llampec International Pvt Ltd., Hotel Galadari, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 16th

August, 2013 (1 day)

23. Training Program on Protecting buildings on Lightning Damage: IEC 62305-3 (2010), Organized by

Llampec International Pvt Ltd., Hotel Galadari, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 15th August, 2013 (1 day)

24. In-house course on Lightning Protection of Electrical Systems, for Engineering Staff Ceylon

Electricity Board, Colombo Sri Lanka, 08th Aug. 2013 (1 day)

25. Lightning Protection Forum, Earth and Bonding of Electrical Systems, Organized by Amabhubesi

Pvt Ltd., Hotel Focus Rooms, Johannesburg, South Africa 21-23, May 2013 (3 days)

26. Regional training program on lightning protection, organized by Centre for Electromagnetic and

Lightning Protection Research (CELP), Hotel Palm Garden, Putra Jaya, Malaysia (1 day), April,

2013

27. Training Program on Electrical Safety, Organized by Llampec International Pvt Ltd., Hotel Renuka,

Colombo, Sri Lanka, 08th March, 2013 (1 day)

28. Training Program on Transients and Surge Protection, Organized by Llampec International Pvt Ltd.,

Hotel Galadari, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 07th March, 2013 (1 day)

29. Workshop on Journal Paper Writing and Publication, Organized by PEDG & PERG / UTM, Johor

Bahru, 19th December 2012 (1 day)

30. Workshop for Refining Journal Publications, Organized by IVAT / UTM, Johor Bahru, 28th & 29th

August 2012 (50% of the course)

31. Training Program on Effective Grounding and Bonding, Organized by Comfori Sdn Bhd, Malaysia,

Hotel Istana, Kuala Lumpur, 14th & 15th March, 2012 (2 days)

32. In-house Training Program on Lightning Surge Protection, for Engineering Staff Ceylon Electricity

Board, Colombo Sri Lanka, 06th Feb. 2012 (1 day)

33. Training Program on Grounding and Bonding, Organized by Llampec International Pvt Ltd., Hotel

Galadari, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 02nd February, 2012 (1 day)

34. Training Program on Electrical Safety, Organized by Llampec International Pvt Ltd., Hotel Renuka,

Colombo, Sri Lanka, 01st February, 2012 (1 day)

35. In-house Training Program on Lightning Protection, Grounding and Bonding of Communication

Towers, for Engineering Staff Suntel Ltd., Colombo Sri Lanka, 24th & 25th June 2011 (2 days)

36. Training Program on Lightning Risk Assessment and Structural Protection, Organized by Toolbox

Sdn Bhd, Malaysia, Hotel Grand Blue Wave, Johor Bahru, 23rd & 24th, May, 2011 (2 days)

37. Training Program on Power Systems Stabilization and System Protection against Voltage

Anomalies, Organized by Comfori Sdn Bhd, Malaysia, Hotel Istana, Kuala Lumpur, 11th & 12th April,

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2011 (2 days)

38. Training Program on Transient Protection of Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Organized by

Comfori Sdn Bhd, Malaysia, Hotel Istana, Kuala Lumpur, 15th & 16th March, 2011 (2 days)

39. Regional Seminar on Lightning Protection of Structures, Organized by Llampect International (pvt)

Ltd., Hotel Galadari, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 29th March, 2011 (one day)

40. Workshop Series on Lightning Protection-2010-New Delhi, “Characteristics of Lightning & Lightning

Protection of Structures”, Organized by LPCI (India) and CELP (Malaysia), The Ambassador Hotel,

New Delhi, India, 10th & 11th December, 2010 (1/2 day)

41. Workshop Series on Lightning Protection-2010-Mumbai, “Characteristics of Lightning & Lightning

Protection of Structures”, Organized by LPCI (India) and CELP (Malaysia), Hotel Holiday Inn,

Mumbai, India, 7th & 8th December, 2010 (1/2 day)

42. Workshop Series on Lightning Protection-2010-Kolkata, “Characteristics of Lightning & Lightning

Protection of Structures”, Organized by LPCI (India) and CELP (Malaysia), Hotel Floatel, Kolkata,

India, 3rd & 4th December, 2010 (1/2 day)

43. Regional Seminar on Lightning Protection & Grounding of Equipment, Organized by Llampect

International (pvt) Ltd., Hotel Cinnamon Grand, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 26th November, 2010 (one

day)

44. Seminar on Lightning Protection of Equipment and Structures, Conducted by IET Malaysia, Pearl

International Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, June, 2010 (1/2 day)

45. Workshop on Lightning & Transient Protection of LV and MV systems, Conducted by IET Sri Lanka

Network, Hotel Galadari, Colombo, November, 2009 (2 days)

46. Lightning Protection Concerns of Wind Energy Sector, DFCC World Bank Project on Mini-Hydro

and Wind Energy Generation, Hotel Trans Asia (Hotel Cinnamon Lake) Colombo, Sri Lanka, August

2009 (3 days)

47. Lightning Protection of Mini/Micro Hydro Projects, DFCC World Bank Project on Mini-Hydro and

Wind Energy Generation, (Hotel Cinnamon Lake) Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 2009 (2 days)

48. Fifth International Training Workshop on Lightning Protection Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan,

Organized by Capital Consultants, Islamabad, February 2009 (3 days)

49. Lecture Course on Lightning Protection, Organized by High Voltage Research Group, Uppsala

University, Sweden, (held in Colombo), January 2009 (3 days)

50. Short Course on Lightning Protection and Insulation Coordination for Power Systems, Saudi Arabia,

Organized by King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, December 2008 (5 days)

51. Workshop on Lightning Protection, Organized by Putra University, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur,

Malaysia, December 2008 (2 days)

52. Training Program on “Surge Protection Systems”, Organized by Sri Lanka Navy, Trincomalee Naval

Base, October 2008 (1 day)

53. Intensive Workshop on Structural Protection against Lightning, Colombo, Organized by SATRIC,

August 2008 (1 day)

54. Short Course on Lightning Protection and Electrical Safety, Conducted by IET Sri Lanka Network,

Sri Lanka Foundation Institute Auditorium, Colombo, July 2008 (6 days)

55. Special Workshop on Lightning Protection for Naval Personnel, Organized by SATRIC, SL,

Welisara Naval Base, June 2008 (1 day)

56. Fourth International Training Workshop on Lightning Protection Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan,

Organized by Capital Consultants, Islamabad, January 2008 (3 days)

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57. Short Course on Lightning Protection, Safety and Insulation Coordination for Power Systems, Saudi

Arabia, Organized by King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, November 2007 (5 days)

58. National Workshop on Lightning Protection and Safety, Bangalore, India, Organized by OBO

Bettermann, Germany (Indian Coordinators), and SATRIC, November, 2007 (2 days)

59. National Workshop on Lightning Protection and Safety, Chennai, India, Organized by OBO


60. National Workshop on Lightning Protection and Safety, Coimbatore, India, Organized by OBO


61. National Workshop on Lightning Protection and Safety, Kochin, India, Organized by OBO


62. Intensive Training Program in Lightning Protection, Chittagong, Bangladesh, Organized by

Jahangirnagar University, TARA and SATRIC October, 2007 (2 days)

63. Intensive Training Program on Lightning Protection, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Organized by SLAAS

Section E-1 and University of Colombo, August, 2007 (2 days)

64. Training Program on “Lightning Protection Systems”, Organized by Sri Lanka Navy, Colombo, July

2007 (1 day)

65. Special Workshop on Lightning Protection for Air Traffic Engineers, Organized by the Air Traffic

Engineering Officers’ Association, June 2008 (1 day)

66. Third Training Workshop on Lightning Protection, Islamabad, Pakistan, Organized by Capital

Consultants, Islamabad, June, 2007 (3 days)

67. Intensive Workshop on Lightning Protection of Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Organized by

SATRIC, Colombo, April 2008 (1 day)

68. Intensive Training Program on Lightning Protection, Organized by SATRIC, Sri Lanka, October

2007 (2 days)

69. Intensive Training Program on Lightning Protection, Organized by SATRIC, Sri Lanka, September

2007 (2 days)

70. Workshop on Training of Trainers on Disaster Risk Management Modules introduced to the New

School Science Curriculum – Organized by NSF, May 2007 (1 day)

71. International Roundtable on Lightning Protection, Organized by NASTEC and NAM Centre India,

Colombo, May 2007 (4 days)

72. Workshop on Earthing for Lightning and Installation, Organized by the Power High Voltage and

Energy Systems Club, Faculty of Engineering, Peradeniya University, March, 2007 (1 day)

73. Second Training Workshop on Lightning Protection, Islamabad, Pakistan, Organized by Capital

Consultants, Islamabad, March, 2007 (2 days)

74. Workshop on Global climatic change, (“Climate Change begins with us, what can we do?”) -

Organized by the British Council of Sri Lanka, British Council Auditorium, Colombo, January, 2007

(1/2 day)

75. Workshop on the Policy on “ National Lightning Protection”, NASTEC, Colombo, January 2007 (1

day)

76. Workshop on the “Erection of Telecommunication Towers” Organized by Telecommunication

Regulatory Commission of SL - 2007 (1 day)

77. Lightning; Safety and Protection, Organized by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Vidatha

Centre, Bandaragama, Dec., 2006 (1 day)

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78. Workshop on Lightning Surge Protection, Organized by Section E1 / SLAAS jointly with Dept. of

Physics, September 2006 (1 day)

79. Intensive Training Workshop on Lightning Protection, Islamabad, Pakistan, Organized by Capital

Consultants, Islamabad, August, 2006 (2 days)

80. Lightning Protection Technology, Organized by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Vidatha

Centre, Yatiyanthota, May, 2006 (1 day)

81. Special Presentation on JSTOR – 2006, Organized by University of Colombo, May, 2006 (1 day)

82. Assam Workshop on Lightning Protection, Guwahati, Assam, India, Organized by Guwahati

University, India, April 2006 (2 days)

83. Intensive Training Program on Lightning Protection, Organized by Sri Lanka Telcom, SLT Training

Centre, Welisara, March 2006 (7 days)

84. Intensive Workshop on Lightning Protection, Kerala, India, Organized by REC, Kerala, March 2006

(2 days)

85. National Symposium on Electrical Safety, Organized by IEE, Sri Lanka Branch, Hotel Galadari,

Colombo, March, 2006 (2 days)

86. Workshop on Lightning : Its physics, chemistry and impact on life, Organised by Institute of

Fundamental Studies (IFS), Kandy, IFS Auditorium, August, 2005 (3 hrs)

87. Workshop on Lightning Protection, Organised by Institute of Engineers, Sri Lanka, IESL Auditorium,

August, 2005 (2 hrs)

88. Workshop on Lightning Surge protection, Organized by SLAAS Section E-1, Auditorium,

Department of Meteorology, July 2005 (1 day)

89. Workshop on Lightning Protection for Engineers, Phuentsholing, Bhutan, Organized by RBIT,

Bhutan, December, 2004 (2 days)

90. Technical Workshop in Electronics, Organized by PGIS, Peradeniya and University of Colombo,

Department of Physics, University of Colombo, December 2004 (1 day)

91. Workshop on Lightning Physics and Lightning Protection, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Organized by

Jahangirnagar University and TARA, December, 2004 (2 days)

92. National Science & Technology Commission organized Seminar at St.Benedict’s College Colombo,

on Electromagnetic Terrorism, November 2004 (1 day)

93. Inaugural Workshop on High Voltage Engineering and Electromagnetic Compatibility, Bogotá,

Colombia, Organized by Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogota, October, 2004 (3 days)

94. Intensive Workshop on Lightning Protection, Organized by SLIDA, SLIDA Auditorium, Colombo,

May 2004 (3 days)

95. National Science & Technology Commission organized Seminar at Kalutara, Lecture on the Beauty

of Lightning (Akunaka Asiriya), March, 2004 (1 day)

96. Public Lecture on “Lightning Protection Alternative Methods” , Organized by SLASS Section E1,

Auditorium of Department of Meteorology, December,2003 (1 day)

97. Fourth Annual Workshop on Lightning Protection, Organized by IPSL & IEE Sri Lanka Branch, Hotel

Galadari, Colombo, December, 2003 (2 days)

98. Colombo Museum organized National Science & Technology Commission sponsored Lecture on

Natural Hazards, March, 2003 (3 hrs)

99. National Science & Technology Commission organized Seminar at Horana, Lecture on Lightning

Protection of General Public, March, 2003 (1 day)

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100. UNESCO, Regional Training Workshop on Lightning Physics – 2003 (5 days)

101. Third Workshop on Lightning Protection, Organized by IPSL & IEE Sri Lanka Branch, Hotel Renuka,

Colombo, November, 2002 (2 days)

102. Second Workshop on Lightning Protection, Organized by IPSL, Hotel Renuka, Colombo,

November, 2001 (2 days)

103. SLAAS Annual Sessions, Section E-1 Session on Lightning Protection, November, 2001, (2 hrs)

104. SLAAS, Section E-1 Public Talk on Electromagnetic Terrorism, SLASS Audit., Feb. 2001 (2 hrs)

105. SLAAS, Section E-1 Special Lecture on Physics of Lightning – Lightning Protection Systems

available in Sri Lanka – 2001 (2 hrs)

106. Inaugural Workshop on Lightning & Lightning Protection, Organized by IPSL, 2000, SLAAS

Auditorium, Colombo, November, 2000 (1 day)

107. Seminar on Interaction of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in Research and Industrial

Applications, Organized by the Institute of Chemistry and Institute of Physics, May 2000 (1 day)

8.4 PRESENTER OF A PAPER/S

# Event

108. 32nd International Conference on Lightning Protection-2014, Shanghai, China, October 2014

109. IEEE Conference on Sustainable Utilization Development of Engineering and Technology, Kuala

Lumpur, Malaysia, 6-9 Oct. 2012

110. 31st International Conference on Lightning Protection-2012, Vienna, Austria, September 2012

111. International Symposium on Lightning Protection (ISLP), Kathmandu, Nepal, October, 2011

112. International Training Workshop on Regional Climate Change and its Impact Assessment, Beijing,

China, September 2011

113. 30th International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), Cagliari, Italy, September, 2010

114. 29th International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), Uppsala, Sweden, September, 2008

115. International Roundtable on Understanding and Prediction of Summer and Winter Monsoons,

Jakarta/Bandung, Indonesia, November 2005

116. International Seminar on Physics in Developing Countries: Past, Present and Future, Islamabad,

Pakistan, July 2005

117. 16th International Zurich Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Zurich, Switzerland,

February, 2005

118. 27th International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), Avignon, France, September, 2004


February, 2001


February, 1999

121. 24th International Conference on Lightning Protection, Birmingham, UK, July, 1998

122. 10th International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering, Montreal, Canada, September, 1997

123. 2nd International Conference on Lightning and Mountains, Chamonix, Mont Blanc, France, June,

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1997


February, 1997

8.5 PARTICIPANT AT TRAINING PROGRAMS

(Period of event is given within parenthesis)

# Event

125. 3rd Meeting of COMSATS’ International Thematic Research Group on Climate Change and Environmental Protection, 22 January 2014, Islamabad, Pakistan (01 day)

126. International Conference on Asian Monsoon and Climate Change, 20-21 January, 2014,

Islamabad, Pakistan (02 days)

127. 7th IEEE International Power Engineering and Optimization Conference (PEOCO), 03 - 05 Jun

2013, Langkavi, Malaysia (03 days)

128. International Training Workshop on “Extreme Weather and Climate Events: Detection, Monitoring,

Prediction and Risk Management for Developing Countries, Organized by CAS/COMSATS/TWAS,

July 14-23, 2013, Beijing, China (10 days)

129. Workshop on Fundamentals of MATLAB Programming with General Application, Organized by

CELP, UPM, June 2012 (02 days)

130. 36th International Nathiagali Summer College on Physics and Contemporary Needs: Photovoltaic,

Organized by Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission, Islamabad, Pakistan, July 2011 (7 days)

131. International Workshop on PHYSWARE, ICTP, Italy, February, 2009 (14 days)

132. Product training on Latest Technological Development in Europe and Lightning Environment in

South Asian Region, Menden, Germany - Organized by OBO Bettermann, Germany, July 2008 (3

days)

133. UNESCO Participation Programme 2006/2007 – Donation of Bioethics Books to the University for

participation, Organized by NSF, March 2008 (3 days)

134. CTWF International Workshop “Development of Regional Earth System Model and its

Applications” - Kunming, China, September 2008 (5 days)

135. Product Training Program of Surge Voltage Protection Products, Menden, Germany, Organized by

OBO Bettermann, Germany, 2006 (2 days)

136. 28th International Nathiagali Summer College on Physics and Contemporary Needs, Islamabad,

Pakistan, June/July, 2003 (14 days)

137. UNESCO – ASPEN Regional Workshop on Active Learning Methods in Physics and the ASPEN

4th GA 2002, Organized by University of Peradeniya, 2002 (3 days)

138. UNESCO Regional Workshop on the Use of Electronic Media in University Science Teaching,

New Delhi, India, December/January, 2001/2002 (7 days)

139. First National Workshop on Computer Based Interactive Physics Teaching, Postgraduate Institute

of Science, University of Peradeniy, February 2001 (3 days)

140. 25th International Nathiagali Summer College on the Needs of Contemporary Physics and

Computer Modeling, Islamabad, Pakistan, June/July, 2000 (14 days)

141. UNESCO Regional Training Program on University Science Teaching, New Delhi, India,

November, 1999 – Organized by Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi (7days)

142. Workshop on “Physics and Mathematics for National Development”, 2000 - Organized by NSF (1

day)

143. Scandinavian Workshop on Lightning Localizing Systems, Uppsala, Sweden, March, 1998 (5

days)

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9. CONSULTANCY CAREER

(Selected major assignments)

1. Inspection and recommendation for the improvement of electrical

system/lightning protection system at KLIA Toll, Malaysia

2. Inspection, design and recommendation of grounding and bonding

system for the electrical network at office building of the Prime

Minister of Malaysia

3. Inspection, recommendation, supplying and installation of lightning

protection systems for OBVs and main building of TV3 Malaysia

4. Inspection, recommendation and design of lightning protection

system for communication tower site in a petroleum tank farm at

PETRONAS, MNLG, Bintulu, Malaysia

5. Inspection and designing of lightning protection System for

Ratmalana Air Force Base- Sri Lanka

6. Inspection and designing of lightning protection system for

Trincomale Naval Base- Sri Lanka

7. Inspection and designing of lightning protection system for the

President’s House, Sri Lanka

8. Designing of protection system for a 60 m vertical windmill system

for Vertical Wind Industries AB, Sweden

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9. Inspection and recommendation of lightning protection concerns

for Mustehkam Cement Factory, Hattar, Pakistan

10. Inspection and designing of lightning protection system for Rousch

Power Plant, Multan, Pakistan

11. Designing of lightning protection system for Brandix India (Pvt)

Ltd, Industrial Zone, Vishakhapatnam, India

12. Inspection, designing and supervision of lightning protection

system for Ace Power Plant, Horana Sri Lanka

13. Inspection and designing of lightning protection systems for Sirasa

MTV (Pvt) Ltd.- Sri Lanka

Main Studios, Transmission Unit and Head office at Depanama,

Talent Factory Premises at Ratmalana, Towers and BTS at Union

Place-Colombo, Oliphant-Nuwara Eliya and Gammaduwa- Matale

14. Inspection and design / troubleshooting / rectification of People’s

Bank, Sri Lanka, premises at Delgoda, Thalangama,

Bandaragama, Ingiriya,


Hydramani Garment Factory, Agalawattha, Sri Lanka

16. Inspection and designing of Lightning Protection System for NDB

Bank premises, Colombo, Sri Lanka


system for Sri Palee Campus, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

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18. Inspection, troubleshooting and rectification of lightning protection

system for Suntel Communication Tower, Justin Hill, Galle, Sri

Lanka


system for ITN Premises, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka

20. Inspection and designing of Lightning Protection System for Vijaya

Products Factory Premises, Kaluthara, Sri Lanka

21. Inspection and designing of Lightning Protection System for

Unichela (pvt) Ltd, Factory premises, Pandura, Sri Lanka

22. Inspection and designing of Lightning Protection System for

Wetern Province Cultural Centre, Colombo, Sri Lanka

23. Inspection, design and supervision of Lightning Protection system

for Bank of Ceylon premises at Bandaragama, Homagama,

Gampaha, Ingiriya, Wellawaththa and Matugama, Sri Lanka

24. Design, and Installation of lightning protection system for College

House Complex, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

25. Design and Installation of lightning protection system for Expo

Groups (pvt) Ltd., for Condominiums at Town Hall,

Kotahena and

Maradana (2 complexes)


systems for Brandix Apparels (Pvt) Ltd; Head Office in Colombo

and Factory premises in Katunayaka, Meerigama, Minuwangoda

and Welisara, in Sri Lanka

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27. Inspection and designing of lightning protection system for Don

Karolis (pvt) ltd Factory premises at Kaluthara

28. Inspection and designing of lightning protection system for CIC

factory premises, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka


Polypack Secco, Kaduwela, Sri Lanka

30. Inspection and designing of lightning protection system for Toroid

International (Pvt) Ltd., factory premises at FTZ Phase-2,

Katunayake, Sri Lanka

31. Inspection and designing of lightning protection system for Eskimo

Fashion Knitware (pvt) Ltd., factory premises, Negombo, Sri

Lanka

32. Designing, training and advising on lightning protection systems

for various small-scale power generators under Renewable

Energy for Rural Economic Development (RERED) Project of

DFCC

33. Inspection and designing of lightning protection system for Hotel

Kandalama Heritage, Dambulla, Sri Lanka

34. Inspection and designing of lightning protection system for Hotel

Tea Factory, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

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