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Dr Muditha Abeysekera
Lecturer in Energy Systems
- Available for postgraduate supervision
Overview
Dr Muditha Abeysekera is a Lecturer in Energy Systems. His research interests are in the modelling, design, operation and the socio-economic effects of smart local multi-vector energy systems. He coordinates a team that develops decision support tools for the operation of public sector multi-energy systems in close collaborations with the UK Cabinet Office, University campus estates and the NHS. He is the theme lead for Energy and Whole Systems at the Net Zero Innovation Institute at Cardiff University (https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/net-zero-innovation-institute/research).
He received the B.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Peradeniya-Sri Lanka(2010), the M.Sc. degree in Sustainable Energy Engineering from Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden (KTH- Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan-2012) and Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya (UPC) – Barcelona, Spain, and the Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from Cardiff University, U.K. (2017).
Muditha acted as the Principal Investigator of an EPSRC project in collaboration with the UK Cabinet office to develop a decision support tool for the operation planning of public sector energy systems.
He is currently
- the deputy head of the Energy Infrastructure theme WP2 in Supergen Energy Networks Hub that study interactions and interdependencies of multi-energy networks.
- the deputy head of Cardiff's team for EnergyREV Plus project 'Next wave of smart local energy systems that brings together 22 Universities across the UK to address challenges on smart local energy systems.
- Co-I of UK-CHINA project MC2 that develops novel control and system architectures for urban energy systems employing digital twins and smart interconnection to improve system performance and resilience.
His research has been recognised by national and international audiences including the Energy Systems Catapult.
Publication
2025
- Corcoran, L., Saikia, P., Ugalde Loo, C. and Abeysekera, M. 2025. An effective methodology to quantify cooling demand in the UK housing stock. Applied Energy 380, article number: 125002. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2024.125002)
- Saikia, P., Corcoran, L., Ugalde Loo, C. and Abeysekera, M. 2025. A cooling demand estimator for housing communities in a warming world. Applied Energy 377(Part D), article number: 124597. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2024.124597)
2024
- Morales Sandoval, D., De la Cruz Loredo, I., Saikia, P., Abeysekera, M. and Ugalde Loo, C. 2024. Dynamic verification of an optimisation algorithm for power dispatch of integrated energy systems. Frontiers in Energy Research 12, article number: 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 2023Proceedings 2023 IEEE Smart World Congress (SWC). IEEE, (10.1109/SWC57546.2023.10449020)
- Corcoran, L., Saikia, P., Ugalde-Loo, C. E. and Abeysekera, M. 2024. Methodology to quantify cooling demand in typical UK dwellings. Presented at: 15th International Conference on Applied Energy (ICAE2023), Doha, Qatar, 3-7 December 2023Energy Proceedings: Energy Transitions toward Carbon Neutrality, Vol. 42. Vol. Part V. ICAE, (10.46855/energy-proceedings-10996)
- Jha, V., Abeysekera, M., Jenkins, N. and Wu, J. 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 2023Energy Proceedings, Vol. 45., (10.46855/energy-proceedings-11086)
2023
- Morales Sandoval, D., Saikia, P., De la Cruz-Loredo, I., Zhou, Y., Ugalde Loo, C., Bastida Hernandez, J. and Abeysekera, M. 2023. A framework for the assessment of optimal and cost-effective energy decarbonisation pathways of a UK-based healthcare facility. Applied Energy 352, article number: 121877. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2023.121877)
2022
- Bastida, H., Ugalde-Loo, C. E., Abeysekera, M. and Jenkins, N. 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, article number: 107492. (10.1016/j.ijepes.2021.107492)
2021
- Zhou, Y., Su, P., Wu, J., Sun, W., Xu, X. and Abeysekera, M. 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 2021Proceedings IEEE 1st International Conference on Digital Twins and Parallel Intelligence (DTPI). IEEE, (10.1109/DTPI52967.2021.9540158)
- Li, P. et al. 2021. Intraday multi-objective hierarchical coordinated operation of a multi-energy system. Energy 228, article number: 120528. (10.1016/j.energy.2021.120528)
- Abeysinghe, S., Abeysekera, M., Wu, J. and Sooriyabandara, M. 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., Ugalde Loo, C., Abeysekera, M. and Qadrdan, M. 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), article number: 3525. (10.3390/su13063525)
- Xu, X., Sun, W., Abeysekera, M. and Qadrdan, M. 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., Ugalde Loo, C. E., Abeysekera, M., Xu, X. and Qadrdan, M. 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 20192019 54th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC). IEEE, (10.1109/UPEC.2019.8893634)
- Pan, Z., Wu, J., Sun, H., Guo, Q. and Abeysekera, M. 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., Ugalde Loo, C. E., Abeysekera, M., Qadrdan, M. and Wu, J. 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., Ugalde Loo, C., Abeysekera, M., Qadrdan, M., Wu, J. and Jenkins, N. 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., Wu, J., Sooriyabandara, M., Abeysekera, M., Xu, T. and Wang, C. 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 20172017 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., Ugalde Loo, C. E., Abeysekera, M. and Qadrdan, M. 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 20172017 IEEE Conference on Energy Internet and Energy System Integration (EI2). IEEE, (10.1109/EI2.2017.8245736)
2016
- Abeysekera, M., Wu, J., Jenkins, N. and Rees, M. 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., Jenkins, N. and Wu, J. 2016. Integrated energy systems: an overview of benefits, analysis, research gaps and opportunities. HubNet.
- Abeysekera, M. 2016. Combined analysis of coupled energy networks. PhD Thesis, Cardiff University.
2015
- Chaudry, M., Abeysekera, M., Hosseini, S. H. R., Jenkins, N. and Wu, J. 2015. Uncertainties in decarbonising heat in the UK. Energy Policy 87, pp. 623-640. (10.1016/j.enpol.2015.07.019)
- 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)
- 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)
- Qadrdan, M., Abeysekera, M., Chaudry, M., Wu, J. and Jenkins, N. 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., Valentini, F., Modi, A., Upadhyay, G., Abeysekera, M., Salehin, S. and Appleyard, E. 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)
2014
- Rees, M., Wu, J., Jenkins, N. and Abeysekera, M. 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.
Cynadleddau
- 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 2023Proceedings 2023 IEEE Smart World Congress (SWC). IEEE, (10.1109/SWC57546.2023.10449020)
- Corcoran, L., Saikia, P., Ugalde-Loo, C. E. and Abeysekera, M. 2024. Methodology to quantify cooling demand in typical UK dwellings. Presented at: 15th International Conference on Applied Energy (ICAE2023), Doha, Qatar, 3-7 December 2023Energy Proceedings: Energy Transitions toward Carbon Neutrality, Vol. 42. Vol. Part V. ICAE, (10.46855/energy-proceedings-10996)
- Jha, V., Abeysekera, M., Jenkins, N. and Wu, J. 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 2023Energy Proceedings, Vol. 45., (10.46855/energy-proceedings-11086)
- Zhou, Y., Su, P., Wu, J., Sun, W., Xu, X. and Abeysekera, M. 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 2021Proceedings IEEE 1st International Conference on Digital Twins and Parallel Intelligence (DTPI). IEEE, (10.1109/DTPI52967.2021.9540158)
- Bastida, H., Ugalde Loo, C. E., Abeysekera, M., Xu, X. and Qadrdan, M. 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 20192019 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 20172017 IEEE Conference on Energy Internet and Energy System Integration (EI2). IEEE pp. 1-6., (10.1109/EI2.2017.8245725)
- Bastida, H., Ugalde Loo, C. E., Abeysekera, M. and Qadrdan, M. 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 20172017 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.
Erthyglau
- Corcoran, L., Saikia, P., Ugalde Loo, C. and Abeysekera, M. 2025. An effective methodology to quantify cooling demand in the UK housing stock. Applied Energy 380, article number: 125002. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2024.125002)
- Saikia, P., Corcoran, L., Ugalde Loo, C. and Abeysekera, M. 2025. A cooling demand estimator for housing communities in a warming world. Applied Energy 377(Part D), article number: 124597. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2024.124597)
- Morales Sandoval, D., De la Cruz Loredo, I., Saikia, P., Abeysekera, M. and Ugalde Loo, C. 2024. Dynamic verification of an optimisation algorithm for power dispatch of integrated energy systems. Frontiers in Energy Research 12, article number: 1385839. (10.3389/fenrg.2024.1385839)
- Morales Sandoval, D., Saikia, P., De la Cruz-Loredo, I., Zhou, Y., Ugalde Loo, C., Bastida Hernandez, J. and Abeysekera, M. 2023. A framework for the assessment of optimal and cost-effective energy decarbonisation pathways of a UK-based healthcare facility. Applied Energy 352, article number: 121877. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2023.121877)
- Bastida, H., Ugalde-Loo, C. E., Abeysekera, M. and Jenkins, N. 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, article number: 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, article number: 120528. (10.1016/j.energy.2021.120528)
- Abeysinghe, S., Abeysekera, M., Wu, J. and Sooriyabandara, M. 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., Ugalde Loo, C., Abeysekera, M. and Qadrdan, M. 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), article number: 3525. (10.3390/su13063525)
- Xu, X., Sun, W., Abeysekera, M. and Qadrdan, M. 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., Wu, J., Sun, H., Guo, Q. and Abeysekera, M. 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., Ugalde Loo, C. E., Abeysekera, M., Qadrdan, M. and Wu, J. 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., Ugalde Loo, C., Abeysekera, M., Qadrdan, M., Wu, J. and Jenkins, N. 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., Wu, J., Sooriyabandara, M., Abeysekera, M., Xu, T. and Wang, C. 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., Wu, J., Jenkins, N. and Rees, M. 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)
- Chaudry, M., Abeysekera, M., Hosseini, S. H. R., Jenkins, N. and Wu, J. 2015. Uncertainties in decarbonising heat in the UK. Energy Policy 87, pp. 623-640. (10.1016/j.enpol.2015.07.019)
- 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)
- 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)
- Qadrdan, M., Abeysekera, M., Chaudry, M., Wu, J. and Jenkins, N. 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., Valentini, F., Modi, A., Upadhyay, G., Abeysekera, M., Salehin, S. and Appleyard, E. 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)
- Rees, M., Wu, J., Jenkins, N. and Abeysekera, M. 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)
Gosodiad
- Abeysekera, M. 2016. Combined analysis of coupled energy networks. PhD Thesis, Cardiff University.
Monograffau
- Abeysekera, M., Jenkins, N. and Wu, J. 2016. Integrated energy systems: an overview of benefits, analysis, research gaps and opportunities. HubNet.
Teaching
Muditha currently teaches EN3708 Renewable Energy Technologies, EN3701 Power System Analysis, ENT778 Power System Analysis modules.
Contact Details
AbeysekeraM@cardiff.ac.uk
+44 29208 70667
Queen's Buildings - Central Building, Room E/2.18, 5 The Parade, Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 3AA
+44 29208 70667
Queen's Buildings - Central Building, Room E/2.18, 5 The Parade, Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 3AA
