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Dr Dimuthu Herath Mudiyanselage

Name Dimuthu Herath Mudiyanselage
Pronoun He/Him/His
Position Lecturer (Mechanical Engineering)
Section School of Engineering
Office A309
Location Springfield Campus
Phone +61 7 3470 4192
Extension 4192
Email
Qualifications BSc Moratuwa , MScMEng Yonsei University , PhD QUT

Biography

Dr. Dimuthu Herath Mudiyanselage is a Lecturer at the University of Southern Queensland, recognized for his expertise in computational modelling and advanced theoretical investigations of nanomaterials. His research encompasses a wide range of materials, including ferroelectric, thermoelectric, electrocatalyst, and photocatalyst materials, with a particular focus on applications in wearable energy generation devices, antibacterial surfaces, and neuromorphic computing and energy. Mudiyanselage’s proficiency spans from nanoscale density functional theory (DFT) calculations to large-scale simulations such as finite element analysis (FEA) and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, which are critical tools in understanding and developing advanced materials and interfaces.

His contributions to the field have been recognized through numerous awards and scholarships, including the Korean Government Scholarship, the QUT HDR Scholarship, and the High Achiever Award from QUT. He is also the co-inventor of a US-patented thermoelectric device architecture, highlighting his research excellence and commitment to innovation.

Research Career


  • Numerical Modelling And Mechanical Characterisation ( 401706 )
  • Nanotechnology ( 401800 )
  • Computational Chemistry ( 340701 )
  • Nanomaterials ( 401807 )
  • Mechanical Engineering ( 401700 )
  • Theoretical And Computational Chemistry ( 340700 )

Computational Modeling and Simulations
Nanomaterials


  • Centre for Future Materials (CFM)
  • Centre for Health Research (CHR)

Teaching


Course Coordination
-Mechanical and mechatronic system design (MEC3303)
-Mechanical Engineering Operations and Maintenance Project (MCH2312)
-Topics in Engineering Operations & Maintenance. (MCH2302)
-Technology Design Project (ENG3111)
-Engineering materials (MEC1201)
-Engineering Fundamentals A (ENP1002)

Other Taught Courses
- Solid modelling (MEC2304)
- Design of Machine Elements (MEC2301)
- Civil Engineering Foundation A (CVL1201)
- Fibre Reinforced Composites (MEC5203)
- Advance system design and innovation (EBE6002)