Dimuthu Punsara Colambage

@uom.lk

University of Moratuwa

Dimuthu Punsara Colambage
As a dedicated electrical engineer, researcher and lecturer hailing from Sri Lanka, I am deeply passionate about a diverse array of topics within the realm of electrical engineering. My primary interests lie in Computer, Electrical and Electronic Engineering. I possess the versatility to excel both as part of a team and as an individual contributor, thriving in varied environments such as industry, laboratories and collaborative settings.
Driven by a fervent desire to address real-world challenges, I am constantly inspired to tackle practical research problems head-on. My aspiration to pursue a PhD. stem from a strong eagerness to hone my analytical and critical thinking abilities, which I believe will be invaluable assets applicable across many practical applications. I am eager to embark on this academic journey to deepen my expertise and contribute meaningfully to electrical engineering

EDUCATION

BSc Engineering (Hons) in Electrical Engineering - University of Moratuwa
MSc by Research in Electrical Engineering - University of Moratuwa
MPhil in Electrical Engineering - University of Moratuwa

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Energy, Computer Engineering, Modeling and Simulation
113

Scholar Citations

7

Scholar h-index

5

Scholar i10-index

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Seasonal and diurnal electricity costing: A case study of Sri Lanka
    DP Colambage, WDAS Wijayapala, T Siyambalapitiya
    Next Energy 8, 100375 , 2025
    2025.0
    Citations: 5
  • Exploring the Dynamic Landscape of Economic Dispatch: A Comprehensive Review of Stochastic Programming Techniques
    DP Colambage, WD Wijayapala, T Siyambalapitiya
    The International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science … , 2025
    2025.0
    Citations: 8
  • Assessing the Socioeconomic Impact of Rural Electrification on Quality of Life in Sri Lankan Villages
    MR Rayyan, DP Colambage
    Interdisciplinary Solutions for Progress, Innovations, Resilience, and … , 2025
    2025.0
    Citations: 1
  • Advancing household energy efficiency through LED lighting: a contemporary analysis of Sri Lankan residential consumption patterns
    T Tennakoon, DP Colambage
    Conference: Interdisciplinary Solutions for Progress, Innovations … , 2025
    2025.0
    Citations: 2
  • Impact of Intermittency of Solar And Wind Energy On Achieving The Renewable Energy Targets of Sri Lanka
    MH Pathiraja, DP Colambage
    Conference: Interdisciplinary Solutions for Progress, Innovations … , 2025
    2025.0
    Citations: 4
  • Analysing The Impact of Various Factors on Generation Cost in The Sri Lankan Power System
    MPC de Silva, DP Colambage
    Interdisciplinary Solutions for Progress, Innovations, Resilience, and … , 2025
    2025.0
    Citations: 4
  • Analysing the impact of diverse factors on electricity generation cost: Insights from Sri Lanka
    DP Colambage, WDAS Wijayapala, T Siyambalapitiya
    Energy 311, 133451 , 2024
    2024.0
    Citations: 10
  • A novel approach of exploring water value: a study based on Sri Lankan reservoirs
    DP Colambage, W Wijayapala, T Siyambalapitiya
    Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka 57 (4) , 2024
    2024.0
    Citations: 8
  • Seasonal And Time of Day Dependent Electricity Costs in Sri Lankan Power System, Considering Water Value
    DP Colambage
    University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka , 2024
    2024.0
    Citations: 4
  • Water Value Concept in Generation Planning: A Case Study for Sri Lanka
    D Punsara Colambage, WDAS Wijayapala, T Siyambalapitiya
    International Conference on Sustainable Power and Energy Research, 521-532 , 2024
    2024.0
    Citations: 7
  • Economic impact of electricity interruptions: A case study based on Sri Lanka
    DP Colambage
    American Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems 11 (1), 1-10 , 2022
    2022.0
    Citations: 13
  • Variation of cost of unserved energy depending on interruption duration: a case study for Sri Lanka
    DP Colambage, HYR Perera
    2019 IEEE 2nd International Conference on Power and Energy Applications … , 2019
    2019.0
    Citations: 12
  • Assessment of Cost of Unserved Energy for Sri Lanka
    DP Colambage
    University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka , 2018
    2018.0
    Citations: 4
  • Assessment of Cost of Unserved Energy for Sri Lankan Commercial Sector
    DP Colambage, HYR Perera
    2018 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon), 253-258 , 2018
    2018.0
    Citations: 12
  • Assessment of cost of unserved energy for Sri Lankan industrial sector
    DP Colambage, HYR Perera
    2018 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Electronics for Sustainable … , 2018
    2018.0
    Citations: 16
  • Assessment of cost of Unserved Energy for Sri Lankan Industries.
    DP Colambage, WH Eranga, KMVJ Senaratne, HWMK Vithanage, ...
    SLEMA Journal 19 (1), 8-13 , 2016
    2016.0
    Citations: 3
  • EVALUATING THE COST OF UNSERVED ENERGY FOR ENHANCED POWER SYSTEM RELIABILITY IN SRI LANKA
    V Ashhar, DP Colambage
  • Dynamic Water Valuation for Enhanced Economic Dispatch in Sri Lankan Hydrothermal Power System
    DP Colambage, WD Wijayapala, T Siyambalapitiya
    Tilak, Dynamic Water Valuation for Enhanced Economic Dispatch in Sri Lankan … , 0

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Assessment of cost of unserved energy for Sri Lankan industrial sector
    DP Colambage, HYR Perera
    2018 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Electronics for Sustainable … , 2018
    2018.0
    Citations: 16
  • Economic impact of electricity interruptions: A case study based on Sri Lanka
    DP Colambage
    American Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems 11 (1), 1-10 , 2022
    2022.0
    Citations: 13
  • Variation of cost of unserved energy depending on interruption duration: a case study for Sri Lanka
    DP Colambage, HYR Perera
    2019 IEEE 2nd International Conference on Power and Energy Applications … , 2019
    2019.0
    Citations: 12
  • Assessment of Cost of Unserved Energy for Sri Lankan Commercial Sector
    DP Colambage, HYR Perera
    2018 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon), 253-258 , 2018
    2018.0
    Citations: 12
  • Analysing the impact of diverse factors on electricity generation cost: Insights from Sri Lanka
    DP Colambage, WDAS Wijayapala, T Siyambalapitiya
    Energy 311, 133451 , 2024
    2024.0
    Citations: 10
  • Exploring the Dynamic Landscape of Economic Dispatch: A Comprehensive Review of Stochastic Programming Techniques
    DP Colambage, WD Wijayapala, T Siyambalapitiya
    The International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science … , 2025
    2025.0
    Citations: 8
  • A novel approach of exploring water value: a study based on Sri Lankan reservoirs
    DP Colambage, W Wijayapala, T Siyambalapitiya
    Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka 57 (4) , 2024
    2024.0
    Citations: 8
  • Water Value Concept in Generation Planning: A Case Study for Sri Lanka
    D Punsara Colambage, WDAS Wijayapala, T Siyambalapitiya
    International Conference on Sustainable Power and Energy Research, 521-532 , 2024
    2024.0
    Citations: 7
  • Seasonal and diurnal electricity costing: A case study of Sri Lanka
    DP Colambage, WDAS Wijayapala, T Siyambalapitiya
    Next Energy 8, 100375 , 2025
    2025.0
    Citations: 5
  • Impact of Intermittency of Solar And Wind Energy On Achieving The Renewable Energy Targets of Sri Lanka
    MH Pathiraja, DP Colambage
    Conference: Interdisciplinary Solutions for Progress, Innovations … , 2025
    2025.0
    Citations: 4
  • Analysing The Impact of Various Factors on Generation Cost in The Sri Lankan Power System
    MPC de Silva, DP Colambage
    Interdisciplinary Solutions for Progress, Innovations, Resilience, and … , 2025
    2025.0
    Citations: 4
  • Seasonal And Time of Day Dependent Electricity Costs in Sri Lankan Power System, Considering Water Value
    DP Colambage
    University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka , 2024
    2024.0
    Citations: 4
  • Assessment of Cost of Unserved Energy for Sri Lanka
    DP Colambage
    University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka , 2018
    2018.0
    Citations: 4
  • Assessment of cost of Unserved Energy for Sri Lankan Industries.
    DP Colambage, WH Eranga, KMVJ Senaratne, HWMK Vithanage, ...
    SLEMA Journal 19 (1), 8-13 , 2016
    2016.0
    Citations: 3
  • Advancing household energy efficiency through LED lighting: a contemporary analysis of Sri Lankan residential consumption patterns
    T Tennakoon, DP Colambage
    Conference: Interdisciplinary Solutions for Progress, Innovations … , 2025
    2025.0
    Citations: 2
  • Assessing the Socioeconomic Impact of Rural Electrification on Quality of Life in Sri Lankan Villages
    MR Rayyan, DP Colambage
    Interdisciplinary Solutions for Progress, Innovations, Resilience, and … , 2025
    2025.0
    Citations: 1
  • EVALUATING THE COST OF UNSERVED ENERGY FOR ENHANCED POWER SYSTEM RELIABILITY IN SRI LANKA
    V Ashhar, DP Colambage
  • Dynamic Water Valuation for Enhanced Economic Dispatch in Sri Lankan Hydrothermal Power System
    DP Colambage, WD Wijayapala, T Siyambalapitiya
    Tilak, Dynamic Water Valuation for Enhanced Economic Dispatch in Sri Lankan … , 0