Peer Review Journals

R. Thilakarathna and M. Phlernjai*. Design and development of a lightweight, low-cost cylindrical electrostatic clutch.
Engineering Science and Technology, an International Journal, 49 (2024), 101600.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jestch.2023.101600

R. Thilakarathna and M. Phlernjai. Finger tracking for wearable VR glove using flexible rack mechanism.
Virtual Reality Intelligent Hardware, 7(1), 1–25, 2025.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2096579624000093

Roshan Thilakarathna* and Tharindu Nadeesha. Trajectory Identification Using Kinematic Analysis of a 5-DOF Passive Robot Arm with MATLAB Simulation Validation.
Discover Robotics, submitted on 06 June 2025.
https://www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-6835001/v1

International Conferences (Full Papers)

R. Thilakarathna and M. Phlernjai. User evaluation of cylindrical electrostatic clutch based haptic force feedback glove in teleoperation system.
2024 4th International Conference on Electrical Engineering (EECon), Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2024, pp. 113–119.
https://doi.org/10.1109/EECon64470.2024.10841883

Roshan Thilakarathna* and Vihanga Chandrasekara. Root cause analysis and mitigation of defect on handle attachment in porcelain products.
3rd International Engineering Research Symposium 2025 (IERS 2025), Colombo, Sri Lanka, 30 October 2025.

Roshan Thilakarathna* and Gimhana Shanuka. Development of defect reducing mechanisms for paper bag.
3rd International Engineering Research Symposium 2025 (IERS 2025), Colombo, Sri Lanka, 30 October 2025.

Roshan Thilakarathna* and Supun Sadeepa. Improving Post-Harvest Rice Drying Efficiency through a Low-Cost Halogen Dryer Design for Rural Communities.
SLIIT International Conference on Engineering and Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka, 12 September 2025.

International Conferences (Abstracts)

A. Divyangi, T. Ekanayake, R. Thilakarathna, D. Senanayake. Precision control of robotic hand using real-time finger tracking.
Ruhuna International Conference on Innovation and Technology (RICIT 2024), 1 November 2024.

M. M. R. U. Thilakarathna^1*, T. U. K. S. Bandara¹, R. M. T. C. B. Ekanayake¹,
R. A. D. R. K. Mark², L. K. I. K. Gunasekara³. Development of a self-driving golf cart using Kinect sensor and Robot Operating System (ROS).
5th International Research Conference, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka, 2021.
(Paper ID: 136, ISBN: 978-624-5856-04-6)

Lecturer Unconfirmed (Uva Wellassa University) Jan 2026 – present

Temporary Assistant Lecturer (Wayamba University of Sri Lanka) Sep 2024 – Jan 2026

Graduate Teaching Assistant (Thammasat University, Thailand) Aug 2022 – Aug 2024

Instructor (University of Colombo) Oct 2021 – Aug 2022

Winner, Thammasat University-Outstanding Thesis Award Academic Year 2023

Nominee, Best paper award on 4th International Conference on Electrical Engineering (EECon) 2024

Scholarship for FOREIGN students: Graduate Scholarship Program for Excellent Foreign Students (EFS) Sem. 1/2022