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Dr Muditha Abeysekera
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Darlithydd mewn Systemau Ynni
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Mae Dr Muditha Abeysekera yn Ddarlithydd mewn Systemau Ynni. Mae ei ddiddordebau ymchwil yn modelu, dylunio, gweithredu ac effeithiau economaidd-gymdeithasol systemau ynni aml-fector lleol craff. Mae'n cydlynu tîm sy'n datblygu offer cymorth penderfyniadau ar gyfer gweithredu systemau aml-ynni sector cyhoeddus mewn cydweithrediadau agos â Swyddfa Cabinet y DU, ystadau campws y Brifysgol a'r GIG. Ef yw'r arweinydd thema ar gyfer Ynni a Systemau Cyfan yn y Sefydliad Arloesi Sero Net ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd (https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/net-zero-innovation-institute/research).
Derbyniodd y B.Sc. gradd mewn Peirianneg Fecanyddol o Brifysgol Peradeniya-Sri Lanka (2010), y M.Sc. gradd mewn Peirianneg Ynni Cynaliadwy o'r Sefydliad Brenhinol Technoleg, Sweden (KTH- Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan-2012) a Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya (UPC) – Barcelona, Sbaen, a'r radd PhD mewn Peirianneg Drydanol o Brifysgol Caerdydd, y DU (2017).
Gweithredodd Muditha fel Prif Ymchwilydd prosiect EPSRC mewn cydweithrediad â swyddfa Cabinet y DU i ddatblygu offeryn cefnogi penderfyniadau ar gyfer cynllunio systemau ynni'r sector cyhoeddus.
Ar hyn o bryd mae'n
- Dirprwy bennaeth y thema Seilwaith Ynni WP2 yn Hyb Rhwydweithiau Ynni Supergen sy'n astudio rhyngweithiadau a rhyngddibyniaethau rhwydweithiau aml-ynni.
- dirprwy bennaeth tîm Caerdydd ar gyfer prosiect EnergyREV Plus 'Next wave of smart local energy systems sy'n dod â 22 o brifysgolion ar draws y DU ynghyd i fynd i'r afael â heriau ar systemau ynni lleol clyfar.
- Prosiect MC2 sy'n datblygu rheolaeth newydd a phensaernïaeth system ar gyfer systemau ynni trefol sy'n cyflogi efeilliaid digidol a rhyng-gysylltiad craff i wella perfformiad a gwytnwch system .
Mae ei ymchwil wedi cael ei gydnabod gan gynulleidfaoedd cenedlaethol a rhyngwladol gan gynnwys y Energy Systems Catapult.
Cyhoeddiad
2026
- Corcoran, L. et al. 2026. Thermal energy demand database for typical British dwellings. Applied Energy 411 127573. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2026.127573)
- Saleem, A. , Ugalde Loo, C. and Abeysekera, M. 2026. Dynamic assessment of a PVT-GSHP system for demand-side decarbonisation in residential buildings. Presented at: 17th International Conference on Applied Energy (ICAE2025) Bangkok, Thailand 8-12 December 2025. Vol. 63.Applied Energy Innovation Institute (AEii). (10.46855/energy-proceedings-12179)
2025
- Corcoran, L. et al. 2025. An effective methodology to quantify cooling demand in the UK housing stock. Applied Energy 380 125002. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2024.125002)
- Saikia, P. et al. 2025. A cooling demand estimator for housing communities in a warming world. Applied Energy 377 (Part D) 124597. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2024.124597)
2024
- Morales Sandoval, D. et al. 2024. Dynamic verification of an optimisation algorithm for power dispatch of integrated energy systems. Frontiers in Energy Research 12 1385839. (10.3389/fenrg.2024.1385839)
- Abeysekera, M. 2024. Advancing state of charge estimation for LTO battery storage: Experimental data-based techniques for digital twin development. Presented at: 2023 IEEE Smart World Congress (SWC) Portsmouth, United Kingdom 28-31 August 2023. Proceedings 2023 IEEE Smart World Congress (SWC). IEEE(10.1109/SWC57546.2023.10449020)
- Corcoran, L. et al. 2024. Methodology to quantify cooling demand in typical UK dwellings. Presented at: 15th International Conference on Applied Energy (ICAE2023) Doha, Qatar 3-7 December 2023. Energy Proceedings: Energy Transitions toward Carbon Neutrality. Vol. 42.Vol. Part V. ICAE. (10.46855/energy-proceedings-10996)
- Jha, V. et al. 2024. Battery digital twin: State of charge and state of health estimation of LTO battery storage. Presented at: 5th International Conference on Applied Energy (ICAE2023) 3 - 7 December 2023. Energy Proceedings. Vol. 45.(10.46855/energy-proceedings-11086)
2023
- Morales Sandoval, D. et al. 2023. A framework for the assessment of optimal and cost-effective energy decarbonisation pathways of a UK-based healthcare facility. Applied Energy 352 121877. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2023.121877)
2022
- Bastida, H. et al. 2022. Dynamic modelling of ice-based thermal energy storage for cooling applications. IET Energy Systems Integration 4 (3), pp.317-334. (10.1049/esi2.12061)
- De La Cruz-Loredo, I. , Ugalde-Loo, C. E. and Abeysekera, M. 2022. Dynamic simulation and control of the heat supply system of a civic building with thermal energy storage units. IET Generation, Transmission and Distribution 16 (14), pp.2864-2877. (10.1049/gtd2.12453)
- Taylor, P. C. et al., 2022. An interdisciplinary research perspective on the future of multi-vector energy networks. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems 135 107492. (10.1016/j.ijepes.2021.107492)
2021
- Li, P. et al., 2021. Intraday multi-objective hierarchical coordinated operation of a multi-energy system. Energy 228 120528. (10.1016/j.energy.2021.120528)
- Zhou, Y. et al. 2021. Digital twins for flexibility service provision from industrial energy systems. Presented at: 2021 IEEE 1st International Conference on Digital Twins and Parallel Intelligence (DTPI) Beijing, China 15 July - 15 August 2021. Proceedings IEEE 1st International Conference on Digital Twins and Parallel Intelligence (DTPI). IEEE. , pp.274-277. (10.1109/DTPI52967.2021.9540158)
- Abeysinghe, S. et al. 2021. Electrical properties of medium voltage electricity distribution networks. CSEE Journal of Power and Energy Systems 7 (3), pp.497-509. (10.17775/CSEEJPES.2020.01640)
- Bastida Hernandez, J. et al. 2021. Modelling and control of district heating networks with reduced pump utilisation. IET Energy Systems Integration 3 (1), pp.13-25. (10.1049/esi2.12001)
- Utomo, O. , Abeysekera, M. and Ugalde-Loo, C. E. 2021. Optimal operation of a hydrogen storage and fuel cell coupled integrated energy system. Sustainability 13 (6) 3525. (10.3390/su13063525)
- Xu, X. et al. 2021. Quantifying the flexibility from industrial steam systems for supporting the power grid. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems 36 (1), pp.313-322. (10.1109/TPWRS.2020.3007720)
2019
- Bastida, H. et al., 2019. Dynamic modelling and control of counter-flow heat exchangers for heating and cooling systems. Presented at: 54th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC) Bucharest, Romania 3-6 Sep 2019. 2019 54th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC). IEEE. (10.1109/UPEC.2019.8893634)
- Pan, Z. et al. 2019. Quasi-dynamic interactions and security control of integrated electricity and heating systems in normal operations. CSEE Journal of Power and Energy Systems 5 (1), pp.-. (10.17775/CSEEJPES.2018.00240)
- Bastida, H. et al. 2019. Thermal dynamic modelling and temperature controller design for a house. Energy Procedia 158 , pp.2800-2805. (10.1016/j.egypro.2019.02.041)
- Bastida Hernandez, H. et al. 2019. Dynamic modelling and control of thermal energy storage. Energy Procedia 158 , pp.2890-2895. (10.1016/j.egypro.2019.01.942)
2018
- Abeysinghe Herath Mudiyanselage, S. M. et al. 2018. Topological properties of medium voltage electricity distribution networks. Applied Energy 210 , pp.1101-1112. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.06.113)
- Pan, Z. , Wu, J. and Abeysekera, M. 2018. Quasi-dynamic interactions between electricity systems and heating systems in normal operation. Presented at: 2017 IEEE Conference on Energy Internet and Energy System Integration (EI2) Beijing, China 26-28 November 2017. 2017 IEEE Conference on Energy Internet and Energy System Integration (EI2). IEEE. , pp.1-6. (10.1109/EI2.2017.8245725)
2017
- Bastida, H. , Ugalde Loo, C. E. and Abeysekera, M. 2017. Dynamic modelling and control of a reciprocating engine. Energy Procedia 142 , pp.1282-1287. (10.1016/j.egypro.2017.12.486)
- Foulds, E. , Abeysekera, M. and Wu, J. 2017. Modelling and analysis of a ground source heat pump combined with a PV-T and earth energy storage system. Energy Procedia 142 , pp.886-891. (10.1016/j.egypro.2017.12.142)
- Bastida, H. et al., 2017. Dynamic modeling and control of a plate heat exchanger. Presented at: 2017 IEEE Conference on Energy Internet and Energy System Integration (EI2) Beijing, China 26-28 November 2017. 2017 IEEE Conference on Energy Internet and Energy System Integration (EI2). IEEE(10.1109/EI2.2017.8245736)
2016
- Abeysekera, M. et al. 2016. Steady state analysis of gas networks with distributed injection of alternative gas. Applied Energy 164 , pp.991-1002. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.05.099)
- Abeysekera, M. 2016. Combined analysis of coupled energy networks. PhD Thesis , Cardiff University.
- Abeysekera, M. , Jenkins, N. and Wu, J. 2016. Integrated energy systems: an overview of benefits, analysis, research gaps and opportunities.
2015
- Abeysekera, M. and Wu, J. 2015. Method for simultaneous power flow analysis in coupled multi-vector energy networks. Energy Procedia 75 , pp.1165-1171. (10.1016/j.egypro.2015.07.551)
- Qadrdan, M. et al. 2015. Role of power-to-gas in an integrated gas and electricity system in Great Britain. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 40 (17), pp.5763-5775. (10.1016/j.ijhydene.2015.03.004)
- Fuso Nerini, F. et al., 2015. The Energy and Water Emergency Module; A containerized solution for meeting the energy and water needs in protracted displacement situations. Energy Conversion and Management 93 , pp.205-214. (10.1016/j.enconman.2015.01.019)
- Chaudry, M. et al. 2015. Uncertainties in decarbonising heat in the UK. Energy Policy 87 , pp.623-640. (10.1016/j.enpol.2015.07.019)
- Nan, X. , Abeysekera, M. and Wu, J. 2015. Modelling of energy demand in a modern domestic dwelling. Energy Procedia 75 , pp.1803-1808. (10.1016/j.egypro.2015.07.148)
2014
- Rees, M. et al. 2014. Carbon constrained design of energy infrastructure for new build schemes. Applied Energy 113 , pp.1220-1234. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2013.08.059)
- Abeysekera, M. , Rees, M. and Wu, J. 2014. Simulation and analysis of low pressure gas networks with decentralized fuel injection. Energy Procedia 61 , pp.402-406. (10.1016/j.egypro.2014.11.1135)
- Abeysekera, M. , Rees, M. and Wu, Z. 2014. Simulation and analysis of gas networks with decentralized fuel injection. Presented at: International Conference on Applied Energy, ICAE 2014 Taipei, Taiwan 30 May -2 June 2014.
Articles
- Corcoran, L. et al. 2026. Thermal energy demand database for typical British dwellings. Applied Energy 411 127573. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2026.127573)
- Corcoran, L. et al. 2025. An effective methodology to quantify cooling demand in the UK housing stock. Applied Energy 380 125002. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2024.125002)
- Saikia, P. et al. 2025. A cooling demand estimator for housing communities in a warming world. Applied Energy 377 (Part D) 124597. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2024.124597)
- Morales Sandoval, D. et al. 2024. Dynamic verification of an optimisation algorithm for power dispatch of integrated energy systems. Frontiers in Energy Research 12 1385839. (10.3389/fenrg.2024.1385839)
- Morales Sandoval, D. et al. 2023. A framework for the assessment of optimal and cost-effective energy decarbonisation pathways of a UK-based healthcare facility. Applied Energy 352 121877. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2023.121877)
- Bastida, H. et al. 2022. Dynamic modelling of ice-based thermal energy storage for cooling applications. IET Energy Systems Integration 4 (3), pp.317-334. (10.1049/esi2.12061)
- De La Cruz-Loredo, I. , Ugalde-Loo, C. E. and Abeysekera, M. 2022. Dynamic simulation and control of the heat supply system of a civic building with thermal energy storage units. IET Generation, Transmission and Distribution 16 (14), pp.2864-2877. (10.1049/gtd2.12453)
- Taylor, P. C. et al., 2022. An interdisciplinary research perspective on the future of multi-vector energy networks. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems 135 107492. (10.1016/j.ijepes.2021.107492)
- Li, P. et al., 2021. Intraday multi-objective hierarchical coordinated operation of a multi-energy system. Energy 228 120528. (10.1016/j.energy.2021.120528)
- Abeysinghe, S. et al. 2021. Electrical properties of medium voltage electricity distribution networks. CSEE Journal of Power and Energy Systems 7 (3), pp.497-509. (10.17775/CSEEJPES.2020.01640)
- Bastida Hernandez, J. et al. 2021. Modelling and control of district heating networks with reduced pump utilisation. IET Energy Systems Integration 3 (1), pp.13-25. (10.1049/esi2.12001)
- Utomo, O. , Abeysekera, M. and Ugalde-Loo, C. E. 2021. Optimal operation of a hydrogen storage and fuel cell coupled integrated energy system. Sustainability 13 (6) 3525. (10.3390/su13063525)
- Xu, X. et al. 2021. Quantifying the flexibility from industrial steam systems for supporting the power grid. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems 36 (1), pp.313-322. (10.1109/TPWRS.2020.3007720)
- Pan, Z. et al. 2019. Quasi-dynamic interactions and security control of integrated electricity and heating systems in normal operations. CSEE Journal of Power and Energy Systems 5 (1), pp.-. (10.17775/CSEEJPES.2018.00240)
- Bastida, H. et al. 2019. Thermal dynamic modelling and temperature controller design for a house. Energy Procedia 158 , pp.2800-2805. (10.1016/j.egypro.2019.02.041)
- Bastida Hernandez, H. et al. 2019. Dynamic modelling and control of thermal energy storage. Energy Procedia 158 , pp.2890-2895. (10.1016/j.egypro.2019.01.942)
- Abeysinghe Herath Mudiyanselage, S. M. et al. 2018. Topological properties of medium voltage electricity distribution networks. Applied Energy 210 , pp.1101-1112. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.06.113)
- Bastida, H. , Ugalde Loo, C. E. and Abeysekera, M. 2017. Dynamic modelling and control of a reciprocating engine. Energy Procedia 142 , pp.1282-1287. (10.1016/j.egypro.2017.12.486)
- Foulds, E. , Abeysekera, M. and Wu, J. 2017. Modelling and analysis of a ground source heat pump combined with a PV-T and earth energy storage system. Energy Procedia 142 , pp.886-891. (10.1016/j.egypro.2017.12.142)
- Abeysekera, M. et al. 2016. Steady state analysis of gas networks with distributed injection of alternative gas. Applied Energy 164 , pp.991-1002. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.05.099)
- Abeysekera, M. and Wu, J. 2015. Method for simultaneous power flow analysis in coupled multi-vector energy networks. Energy Procedia 75 , pp.1165-1171. (10.1016/j.egypro.2015.07.551)
- Qadrdan, M. et al. 2015. Role of power-to-gas in an integrated gas and electricity system in Great Britain. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 40 (17), pp.5763-5775. (10.1016/j.ijhydene.2015.03.004)
- Fuso Nerini, F. et al., 2015. The Energy and Water Emergency Module; A containerized solution for meeting the energy and water needs in protracted displacement situations. Energy Conversion and Management 93 , pp.205-214. (10.1016/j.enconman.2015.01.019)
- Chaudry, M. et al. 2015. Uncertainties in decarbonising heat in the UK. Energy Policy 87 , pp.623-640. (10.1016/j.enpol.2015.07.019)
- Nan, X. , Abeysekera, M. and Wu, J. 2015. Modelling of energy demand in a modern domestic dwelling. Energy Procedia 75 , pp.1803-1808. (10.1016/j.egypro.2015.07.148)
- Rees, M. et al. 2014. Carbon constrained design of energy infrastructure for new build schemes. Applied Energy 113 , pp.1220-1234. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2013.08.059)
- Abeysekera, M. , Rees, M. and Wu, J. 2014. Simulation and analysis of low pressure gas networks with decentralized fuel injection. Energy Procedia 61 , pp.402-406. (10.1016/j.egypro.2014.11.1135)
Conferences
- Saleem, A. , Ugalde Loo, C. and Abeysekera, M. 2026. Dynamic assessment of a PVT-GSHP system for demand-side decarbonisation in residential buildings. Presented at: 17th International Conference on Applied Energy (ICAE2025) Bangkok, Thailand 8-12 December 2025. Vol. 63.Applied Energy Innovation Institute (AEii). (10.46855/energy-proceedings-12179)
- Abeysekera, M. 2024. Advancing state of charge estimation for LTO battery storage: Experimental data-based techniques for digital twin development. Presented at: 2023 IEEE Smart World Congress (SWC) Portsmouth, United Kingdom 28-31 August 2023. Proceedings 2023 IEEE Smart World Congress (SWC). IEEE(10.1109/SWC57546.2023.10449020)
- Corcoran, L. et al. 2024. Methodology to quantify cooling demand in typical UK dwellings. Presented at: 15th International Conference on Applied Energy (ICAE2023) Doha, Qatar 3-7 December 2023. Energy Proceedings: Energy Transitions toward Carbon Neutrality. Vol. 42.Vol. Part V. ICAE. (10.46855/energy-proceedings-10996)
- Jha, V. et al. 2024. Battery digital twin: State of charge and state of health estimation of LTO battery storage. Presented at: 5th International Conference on Applied Energy (ICAE2023) 3 - 7 December 2023. Energy Proceedings. Vol. 45.(10.46855/energy-proceedings-11086)
- Zhou, Y. et al. 2021. Digital twins for flexibility service provision from industrial energy systems. Presented at: 2021 IEEE 1st International Conference on Digital Twins and Parallel Intelligence (DTPI) Beijing, China 15 July - 15 August 2021. Proceedings IEEE 1st International Conference on Digital Twins and Parallel Intelligence (DTPI). IEEE. , pp.274-277. (10.1109/DTPI52967.2021.9540158)
- Bastida, H. et al., 2019. Dynamic modelling and control of counter-flow heat exchangers for heating and cooling systems. Presented at: 54th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC) Bucharest, Romania 3-6 Sep 2019. 2019 54th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC). IEEE. (10.1109/UPEC.2019.8893634)
- Pan, Z. , Wu, J. and Abeysekera, M. 2018. Quasi-dynamic interactions between electricity systems and heating systems in normal operation. Presented at: 2017 IEEE Conference on Energy Internet and Energy System Integration (EI2) Beijing, China 26-28 November 2017. 2017 IEEE Conference on Energy Internet and Energy System Integration (EI2). IEEE. , pp.1-6. (10.1109/EI2.2017.8245725)
- Bastida, H. et al., 2017. Dynamic modeling and control of a plate heat exchanger. Presented at: 2017 IEEE Conference on Energy Internet and Energy System Integration (EI2) Beijing, China 26-28 November 2017. 2017 IEEE Conference on Energy Internet and Energy System Integration (EI2). IEEE(10.1109/EI2.2017.8245736)
- Abeysekera, M. , Rees, M. and Wu, Z. 2014. Simulation and analysis of gas networks with decentralized fuel injection. Presented at: International Conference on Applied Energy, ICAE 2014 Taipei, Taiwan 30 May -2 June 2014.
Monographs
- Abeysekera, M. , Jenkins, N. and Wu, J. 2016. Integrated energy systems: an overview of benefits, analysis, research gaps and opportunities.
Thesis
- Abeysekera, M. 2016. Combined analysis of coupled energy networks. PhD Thesis , Cardiff University.
Addysgu
Muditha currently teaches EN3708 Renewable Energy Technologies, EN3701 Power System Analysis, ENT778 Power System Analysis modules.
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+44 29208 70667
Adeiladau'r Frenhines-Adeilad Canolog, Ystafell E/2.18, 5 The Parade, Ffordd Casnewydd, Caerdydd, CF24 3AA
