Chandima Ratnayake Mudiyanselage

Professor

Chandima Ratnayake Mudiyanselage

Contact

Telephone: 51831938

Email: chandima.ratnayake@uis.no

Room: KE D-238

Location: Stavanger

Department

Faculty of Science and Technology

Department of Mechanical and Structural Engineering and Materials Science

About me

  • Associate Editor: ASME Open Journal of Engineering
  • Review Editor: Systems Health Diagnosis and Prognosis (Frontiers in Signal Processing)
  • Associate Editor - ASME Journal of Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering - Offshore Technology: Structures, Safety, and Reliability.
  • Regional Editor Europe: International Journal of Adaptive and Innovative Systems.
  • Editor: Offshore Engineering: Open Engineering.
  • Member of Editorial Board: International Journal of Computational Systems Engineering.
  • Teacher/Advisor - Centre for Advanced and Professional Education - " Asset Integrity Assessment and Control of Offshore PhysicalAssets"
  • Project Manager: NORHED II portfolio (2021-2023) - Enhancing Lean Practices in Supply Chains: Digitalization; This research was supported by The Norwegian Program for Capacity Development in Higher Education and Research for Development (NORAD NORHED II - Project number 68085), the "Politics and Economic Governance" sub-theme, the project "Enhancing Lean Practices in Supply Chains: Digitalization", which is a collaboration between the University of Stavanger (Norway), ITB (Indonesia), and the University of Moratuwa (Sri Lanka).(Total Budget 9.916 Mn Nkr)
  • Project Manager (Norway): (2024-2027) AIdesignTEX - Innovative IT tools for a circular textile economy: driving sustainability and resource efficiency, HORIZON-WIDERA-2023-ACCESS-02 (Twinning) - Type of Model Grant Agreement: HORIZON Lump Sum Grant, Proposal number: 101159060, (Total Budget  1 498 183.75 Euro).
  • Project (UiS Lead - 2021): Prototype for a New Measurement Tool for Interiors, VRI Rogaland, (200K Nkr)
  • Project (UiS Lead - 2021): Smart Assessment Tool for Weld Integrity Management (100K Nkr Plogen Grants)
  • Lead - Lean 6-sigma Learning Academy (EU projects: LEAN_2015-1-IT01-KA202-004749 (298.800.00 Euro), ISA-LEAN_2016-1-PL01-KA203-026293 (218.895.00 Euro ), I-TRACE_2018-1-IT01-KA202-006836 (284.155.00 Euro), DIG-MAN_2019-1-EE01-KA203-051585 (352.971.00 Euro); TEAL2.0_610186-EPP-1-2019-1-LK -EPPKA2-CBHE-JP (999.091.00 Euro).
  • Member NTVA: Norwegian Academy of Technological Sciences
  •  h-index: 19

Dr. R.M. Chandima Ratnayake is a Professor (in Mechanical Engineering) (100%) in the Department of Mechanical &Structural Engineering and Materials Science (IMBM), University of Stavanger (UiS), Norway, where he has been since 2006.

  • PhD in Offshore Engineering, 
  • M.Sc. in Manufacturing Engineering, and 
  • B.Sc. in Mechanical (specialized in Production/Manufacturing Engineering)

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Professor Ratnayake had been awarded a diploma and membership at Norwegian Academy of Technological Sciences (NTVA) to recognize his research contributions within onshore/offshore mechanical/structural systems' risk/reliability based integrity assessment and control (Inspection, Maintenance and Operations).

Professor Ratnayake is also a Senior Technical Integrity Management Advisor, Wood Group Integrity Management, Wood, Norway AS. Also served as a visiting professor, Center for Offshore (Civil) Engineering, University of Petronas, Malaysia and Teacher/advisor - Centre for Advanced and Professional Education (CAPE). He also served as a visiting professor Department of Process Engineering, Memorial University, St. John's NL Canada, as a 'Maintenance Engineering Specialist' (20%) in ApplySørco, AS (2012.11-2014.02), Norway, and as a 'Senior Engineer' in AkerSolutions Offshore Partner (2009-2011), Stavanger, Norway. He also served in the capacities of Associate Professor, visiting Associate Professor and Assistant Professor from August 2007 to July 2010 at the University of Stavanger, Norway and as a lecturer at a number of universities &educational institutions in Sri Lanka. Presently he lectures Manufacturing &production engineering and product development for B.Sc. students, Computer Aided Engineering (i.e. Computer Aided Manufacturing) for M.Sc. students. He also offers two PhD courses (Risk based industrial asset integrity assessment &control, probabilistic fatigue degradation analysis, welding, and Multi-criteria Analysis). Wise, he conducts courses for practicing engineers in the Oil &Gas industry and manufacturing sector at national and international level. He has been invited to numerous international level conferences as a speaker within the contexts of Asset integrity assessment and control, Health, Safety &Environmental issues, Sustainability, Maintenance, Criticality Analysis, Risk-based inspection and Reliability centered maintenance, Offshore Data Management, Human factors, etc. Currently, he participates and manages several Erasmus+ and Nordplus projects focusing on implementation on lean concepts and effective implementation of enterprise resource planning systems? in the Norwegian industry.

Professor Ratnayake supervises B.Sc., M.Sc., and PhD projects. He has made more than 180 scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings, and book chapters. He is an associate editor of the ASME OMAE journal, Central European Journal of Engineering (Industrial Engineering/Offshore Engineering) &sciencedomain international and a member of the editorial board of the International Journal of Computational Systems Engineering, Regional Editor Europe: International Journal of Adaptive and Innovative Systems. He has also been served as an ad hoc reviewer and a member of the technical committee for several international conferences and journals.

MSc and BSc courses:

PhD courses:

Courses for engineering professionals:

PhD projects ongoing:

  1. Daria Biskupska (2020-2023), Main advisor: Title (Tentative) - "Implementation of lean principles in knowledge work: minimization of engineering projects' failure (delay, overbudget) risk via digitalization", BLUEDAY Technology AS (Industrial PhD)
  2. Jayalath, Madushan(2021-2024), Main advisor (Norway): "Digital transformation of agriculture logistics supply chains to minimize waste in developing economies: Enhance circular economy (CE) practices to support green transition", Grant:  NORHED II portfolio 2021-2023 - Enhancing Lean Practices in Supply Chains: Digitalization.
  3. Madushan Fernando (2021-2024), Main advisor (Norway):  "Waste minimization via digital transformation of small-scale tea producers' logistics supply chains: Implementing circular economy (CE) practices to support green transition", Grant: NORHED II portfolio 2021-2023 - Enhancing Lean Practices in Supply Chains: Digitalization.
  4. Kartika (2021-2024), Main advisor (Norway): "Development of Circular Economy Supply Chain for Health sector: Performance Improvement for Waste Minimization and Green Transition" , Grant: NORHED II portfolio 2021-2023 - Enhancing Lean Practices in Supply Chains: Digitalization.
  5. Roy (2021-2024), Main advisor (Norway): "Risk Based Approach for Digital Transformation in Agriculture Supply Chains in Developing Economies for Capturing Uncertainty", Grant: NORHED II portfolio 2021-2023 - Enhancing Lean Practices in Supply Chains: Digitalization and Digital Transformation.
  6. Sakura (2022-2026), Main advisor: "Use of data science and AI approaches for minimizing energy utility asset performance variability: Availability improvement of national power grid to support green transition"; Industrial PhD: CEB, Sri Lanka, UiS and Lyse AS, Norway.
  7. Samuel (2023-2026), Main advisor: "Technical and operational safety assurance in process systems"; Fully funded: PTDF Nigeria, Norway.
  8. Even Englund (2023-2026), Main advisor: "Experimental and numerical investigation of  arc welding"; KD financed PhD: , Norway.
  9. Aleksandra Jankovic (2024-2027), Main advisor: “Circular tech product development in health and educational industries in Norway”; Industrial PhD; Research Council Norway. 

PhD projects completed:

  1. Dr. Felix Sathyapillay (2020-2023), Main advisor: "Adopting and implementing Lean thinking in public services to enhance knowledge work processes" - Politi_Rogaland and University of Stavanger, Norway - (Public Sector PhD).
  2. Dr. Sachin Bhardwaj: (2019-2022), Main advisor: 'Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Residual Stress for Structural Integrity Assessment of Proximity Girth Welds',  ISBN:978-82-8439-143-4; ISSN:1890-1387; PhD: Thesis UiS No. 679 - Aibel AS Norway
  3. Dr. Andika Rachman Yahya: (2016-2019), Main advisor:  'Artificial Intelligence - Approaches to Lean Risk-Based Inspection Assessment', PhD Thesis UiS no. 457 - April 2019, ISBN 978-82-7644-844-3; ISSN: 1890-1387 - Machine Learning - Bank Rakyat Indonesia.
  4. Dr. Dr. Arvind Keprate (2014-2017), Main advisor: Title: Probabilistic Fatigue and Fracture Degradation Assessment of Offshore Piping: Remaining Life Estimation, Risk Evaluation, and Inspection Analysis,  ISBN: 978-82-7644-745-3 ISSN: 1890-1387 PhD: Thesis UiS No. 372: works as Associate Professor, OsloMET
  5. Dr. Seneviratne, A.M.N.D.B. (2012-2014), Main advisor: Title: Risk Based In-Service Inspection Planning Modeling, Integration and Mechanization, University of Stavanger, Norway. TECNALIA Research & Innovation, Spain Researcher

PhD examination chairing:

  • Chair PhD defense: Sung-Jin Choi (2014), Design challenges in offshore wind turbine structures with emphasis on hydrodynamic loads and their influence on the cost of the structure, University of Stavanger, Norway.

PhD Examination: 

  1. Main Opponent: Rezgar Zaki (2020), "Performance Measurement System in Complex Environment: Observed and Unobserved Risk Factors", Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Technology and Safety, UiT- The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø. 
  2. Second Opponent: Maheshwaran Gopalakrishnan (2018), "Data-driven Decision Support for Maintenance Prioritization", Department of Industrial and Materials Science, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweeden.
  3. Opponent and Examiner: Iraj Toloue Sheikhzadeh Yazd, (2018), "Smart Hybrid Vibration Control of Frames", Department of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Malaysia.
  4. Examiner: Jyoti Prasad Bhandari (2018), "Reliability and Integrity Management of Ocean Structures", University of Tasmania, Australia.
  5. Examiner: Ruwan Weerasinha (2017), PhD thesis Title:  "Design and Construction of an Automated Acid Rain Monitoring Station",  Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  6. Examiner: Hongyang Yu, (2016), PhD thesis Title:  "Development of Advanced Fault Diagnosis Techniques for Complex Industrial Processes", University of Tasmania, Australia.
  7. Administrator and member of assessment committee: J.P. Agbakwuru (2013), "Methods for Close-visual Inspection of Pipelines in Muddy water",  University of Stavanger, Norway.

Work Experience:

Examiner - Professor Promotion - Evaluation:

  1. Dr. NOR HISHAM HAMID (2018) - Promotion to Professor MA5 - Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia.
  2. Dr. Salameh A. Sawalha (2018) - Promotion to full Professor in Mechanical Engineering, Al-Balqa' Applied University, AL-Salt 19117, Jordan
  3. Dr. Yonas Zewdu Ayele, (2019/20) -  Associate Professor, Leader, Research Group – Building and Environment,Faculty of Engineering, Campus Fredrikstad, Høgskolen, Fredrikstad.

Examiner - Associate Professor Promotion - Evaluation:

  • Dr Do Kyun Kim (2018) - Promotion to Associate Professor - Civil & Environmental Engineering Department, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia.

Professional and Academic Positions:

  1. 04.2017 - To date: Member of NTVA - Norwegian Academy of Technological Sciences, https://www.ntva.no/medlemmer/r-m-chandima-ratnayake/ NTVA, Trondheim
  2. 04.2014 -To date: University of Stavanger (100%), Professor of Mechanical Engineering: Department of Mechanical and Structural Engineering and Materials Science,  Stavanger, Norway.
  3. 08.2017-08.2018: Visiting Professor - Department of Process Engineering, Memorial University, St. John's NL Canada, St. Jonh's; Canada.
  4. 01.2018-01.2020:  Visiting Professor - Department of Civil Engineering, University of Petronas, Malaysia. Perak, Malaysia.
  5.  07.2010-04.2014: University of Stavanger (100%) -  Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering: Department of Mechanical and Structural Engineering and Materials Science,  Stavanger, Norway.
  6. 05.2019-10-2019: Aker Solutions - Specialist Engineer (Maintenance Engineering) - Stavanger, Norway. 
  7. 03-2014- 05.2019: Wood Group Kenny Norge AS (20%), Technical Integrity Management - Senior Advisor: WIGM Department, Stavanger, Norway.
  8.  11.2012 - 02.2014: Apply Sørco AS. (20%)-Maintenance Specialist: Department of Asset Integrity Management and Maintenance Engineering, Stavanger/ Forus, Norway
  9. 01.06.2012-To date: University of Tromsø, External Examiner: Department of Engineering Science and Safety, UiT,  Tromsø, Norway
  10. 06.2009 -07.2010: University of Stavanger - Visiting Associate Professor: Department of Mechanical and Structural Engineering and Materials Science,  Norway
  11.  01.2009-03.2011: Aker Solutions, Aker Offshore Partner AS, Stavanger, Senior Engineer: Department of Maintenance Engineering and Materials Technology,  Norway
  12.  08.2007-12.2008: University of Stavanger -  Assistant Professor: Department of Mechanical and Structural Engineering and Materials Science,  Norway
  13.  08.2006-12.2009: University of Stavanger - PhD - Doctoral Research fellow: Department of Mechanical and Structural Engineering and Materials Science,  Stavanger, Norway
  14. 09.2006-12.2007: University of Stavanger- Consultant: Department of Mechanical and Structural Engineering and Materials Science: Center for Industrial Asset Management,  Stavanger,  Norway.
  15. 03.2004-08.2006: University of Peradeniya -  Lecturer: Department of Production Engineering,  Sri Lanka.
  16. 12.2001-03.2004: University of Ruhuna - Lecturer: Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering,  Wakwella, Galle, Sri Lanka.
  17.  05.2003-10.2003: University of Peradeniya - Visiting Lecturer, Department of Production Engineering, Sri Lanka.
  18. 10.2002-04.2003: University of Peradeniya - Visiting Lecturer: Department of Production Engineering, Sri Lanka.
  19. 01.2002-12.2002: Sir John Kothalawala Defense University (Academy) -Visiting Lecturer: Department of Mechanical and Marine Engineering- Ratmalana, Colombo,  Sri Lanka, 
  20.  06.2001-12.2001: Sir John Kothalawala Defense University (Academy);  Lecturer: Department of Mechanical and Marine Engineering, Ratmalana, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  21. 05.2001-12.2001: Open University of Sri Lanka- Visiting Academic: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Diploma in Technology, Nawala,  Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  22.  Unit Author: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Diploma in Technology-Foundation Level, Colombo, Sri Lanka
  23.  11.2000-12.2001: Open University of Sri Lanka,  Consultant: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Diploma in Technology, Colombo, Sri Lanka. 
  24.  09.1999-05.2000: University of Peradeniya - Production Engineering Instructor: Department of Production Engineering,  Sri Lanka.
  25.  06.1993-07.1995: CIC Fertilizers (Pvt) Ltd., -  Overseer: Fertilizers Blending Plant - Kurunegala, Sri Lanka.                                                                                                     
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