Dr. Gayan Kahandawa Appuhamillage
Professor, Mechatronics
Campus
Biography
Dr Gayan Kahandawa Appuhamillage’s research expertise includes mechatronic systems, sensors and signal processing, artificial intelligence, mobile robot navigation, instrumentation and structural health monitoring.
Dr Appuhamillage’s current projects include development of rear wheel steering systems for semitrailers (Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund grant) and development of active restraining system for wheelchairs in public transport (Victorian Government Grant).
Gayan also works on the development of a novel mobile robot navigation algorithm. He currently holds two patents and published an edited book in 2015.
In his PhD project, Gayan worked with Boeing to develop a monitoring system to detect damage in advanced composite structures using embedded fibre optic sensors. He also used fibre optic sensors to monitor West Gate Bridge (VicRoads) and instrumentation and monitoring truck trailers (MaxiTRANS) for performance and structural enhancement.
Gayan has worked at the School of Engineering at Federation University Australia’s Gippsland campus since 2014.
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- Publications
A field-acquired RGB-Depth image dataset for computer vision-based baby broccoli detection and size estimation under varying illumination conditions
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.dib.2026.112621
A neural network surrogate for modelling granular flow dynamics in industrial applications with dynamic boundary conditions
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.powtec.2026.122258
Vehicles with cooperative redundancy of multiple steering systems: A hybrid shaft/hydrostatic drive system
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1177/09544070241227101
Non-Conservative Efficient Collision Checking and Depth Noise-Awareness for Trajectory Planning
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1109/LRA.2025.3580318
Electromyography Signal Acquisition, Filtering, and Data Analysis for Exoskeleton Development
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.3390/s25134004
Embedding risk in total productive maintenance
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1007/s13198-025-02736-1
A framework for implementing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) aligned with ISO55001 standard for asset management
A novel soft gripper for baby broccoli robotic harvesting
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.atech.2025.101303
Agoraphilic-3D: A Novel Algorithm for Robot Path Planning in Mapless Uneven Terrains
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ACCESS.2025.3631081
Agoraphilic-3D Net: A Deep Learning Method for Attractive Force Estimation in Mapless Path Planning for Unstructured Terrain
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1007/s12555-025-0624-2
Novel Dynamic Force Shaping Method for Agoraphilic Navigation Algorithm
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/IECON58223.2025.11221016
Nonchemical Aquatic Weed Control Methods: Exploring the Efficacy of UV-C Radiation as a Novel Weed Control Tool
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.3390/plants13081052
Navigating the New Normal: Student Perspectives on Transitioning from Online to Face-to-Face Learning After COVID-19 Lockdowns
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/EDUNINE60625.2024.10500610
Enhanced Learner Interactions and Academic Integrity with Bespoke Interactive Online Tutorials in a Hybrid Learning Model
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/EDUNINE60625.2024.10500593
High-Speed Motion Planning with Object Acceleration Constraint for Industrial Robots
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1007/s40313-024-01093-x
Experimental and numerical investigations on the ultimate flexural strength of concrete beams reinforced with grade 750 steel bars
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.istruc.2024.106844
Online State-to-State Time-Optimal Trajectory Planning for Quadrotors in Unknown Cluttered Environments
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ICUAS60882.2024.10556839
A Novel Dataset for Baby Broccoli Identification by using YOLOv8 Model
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ISIE54533.2024.10595795
Work-in-Progress Paper: Synergizing YOLOv8 and PCA for Size Estimation of Baby Broccoli
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ISIE54533.2024.10595693
Free Space Identification for Agoraphilic Algorithm in Uneven Terrain Environment
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ISIE54533.2024.10595701
Enhanced Agoraphilic Algorithm for Uneven Terrain-Adaptive Navigation
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ISIE54533.2024.10595732
Machine Learning Accelerated Prediction of 3D Granular Flows in Hoppers
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1007/978-3-031-72356-8_22
A Novel Approach to Agoraphilic Path Planning Algorithm with Semantic Terrain Awareness
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/IECON55916.2024.10905083
The Agoraphilic* Algorithm: The enhanced Agoraphilic Algorithm for Uneven Terrain Environment Robot Navigation
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/IECON55916.2024.10905861
Artificial Intelligence Enabled Digital Twin For Predictive Maintenance in Industrial Automation System: A Novel Framework and Case Study
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ICM54990.2023.10101971
Machine Learning-Based Agoraphilic Navigation Algorithm for Use in Dynamic Environments with a Moving Goal
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.3390/machines11050513
A Depth-Based Hybrid Approach for Safe Flight Corridor Generation in Memoryless Planning
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.3390/s23167206
Machine Learning Driven Digital Twin for Industrial Control Black Box System: A Novel Framework and Case Study
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ICAC57885.2023.10275310
Time-minimum motion handling of open liquid-filled objects using sparse sequential quadratic programming
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ASYU58738.2023.10296548
Failure analysis of Slurry Pump assets in refinery for reduction of risks and costs
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ICMIAM56779.2022.10146963
A Novel Optimistic Local Path Planner: Agoraphilic Navigation Algorithm in Dynamic Environment
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.3390/machines10111085
Past, Present and Future of Path-Planning Algorithms for Mobile Robot Navigation in Dynamic Environments
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1109/OJIES.2022.3179617
Machine Learning-Based Agoraphilic Navigation Algorithm
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/IECON49645.2022.9968327
Views of American and Australian mobility device users and ambulant bus users regarding occupant restraint systems on public buses
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.jth.2022.101380
Agoraphilic navigation algorithm in dynamic environment with obstacles motion tracking and prediction
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1017/S0263574721000588
Agoraphilic Navigation Algorithm under Dynamic Environment
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1109/TMECH.2021.3085943
Delivery of online electronics and mechatronics labs during lockdowns
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ICELIE53900.2021.9765540
E-Learning in Industrial Electronics during Covid-19
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ICIT46573.2021.9453467
The Agoraphilic Navigation Algorithm under Dynamic Environment with a Moving Goal
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ISIE45552.2021.9576270
Delivery of online electronics and mechatronics labs during lockdowns
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/IECON48115.2021.9589860
E-Learning challenges for electronics and mechatronics education during lockdowns
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/IECON48115.2021.9589887
Real-Time Concrete Crack Detection and Instance Segmentation using Deep Transfer Learning â€
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.3390/ecsa-7-08260
Evaluating the Performances of the Agoraphilic Navigation Algorithm under Dead-Lock Situations
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ISIE45063.2020.9152280
Development and Bench-marking of Agoraphilic Navigation Algorithm in Dynamic Environment
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ISIE.2019.8781352
Comparative study on object tracking algorithms for mobile robot navigation in GPS-denied environment
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ICIT.2019.8754960
Measuring soil strain using fibre optic sensors
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1007/978-981-13-2224-2_6
Agoraphilic Navigation Algorithm in Dynamic Environment with and without Prediction of Moving Objects Location
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/IECON.2019.8927145
Assessing transformer oil quality using deep convolutional networks
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/AUPEC48547.2019.211896
Passive detection of splicing and copy-move attacks in image forgery
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1007/978-3-030-04212-7_49
Detecting Splicing and Copy-Move Attacks in Color Images
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/DICTA.2018.8615874
Tire Size Identification Using Extreme Learning Machine Algorithm
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ISIE.2018.8433655
On the apex seal analysis of limacon positive displacement machines
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2018.05.003
Novel tire inflating system using extreme learning machine algorithm for efficient tire identification
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ICMECH.2017.7921140
Industry-led mechatronics degree development in regional Australia
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ICMECH.2017.7921143
An Investigation of the Use of Embedded FBG Sensors to Measure Temperature and Strain Inside a Concrete Beam during the Curing Period and Strain Measurements under Operational Loading
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.proeng.2017.04.500
Optimum grasp force and resistance to slippage
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ICMECH.2017.7921120
Structural Health Monitoring Technologies and Next-Generation Smart Composite Structures
- Book
- DOI reference: 10.4324/9781315373492
Prediction of obsolete FBG sensor using ANN for efficient and robust operation of SHM systems
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.558.546
Optimized FBG sensor network for efficient detection of a delamination in FRP structures
Smart Aerospace Composite Structures
- Book Chapters
- DOI reference: 10.1201/9781315369815
Novel approach for Optimisation of fibre Bragg grating sensor network for efficient damage detection in composite structures.
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.12783/issn.2168-4286/1.1/Kahandawa
NIR fibre bragg grating as dynamic sensor: An application of 1D digital wavelet analysis for signal denoising
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1117/12.2026668
Investigation of full-scale fibre composite girders for replacement of hardwood timber girders in Australia
Indexing Damage using distortion of embedded FBG sensor response spectra
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1117/12.2027945
Estimation of strain of distorted FBG sensor spectra using a fixed FBGfilter circuit and an artificial neural network
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ISSNIP.2013.6529770
Identification of distortions to FBG spectrum using FBG fixed filters
Extraction and processing of real time strain of embedded FBG sensors using a fixed filter FBG circuit and an artificial neural network
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.measurement.2013.07.029
Detecting delamination in a composite structure using an embedded FBG-AE hybrid system
Development of embedded FBG sensors for SHM systems
- Book Chapters
- DOI reference: 10.4324/9781315373492
Distortion index for assessment of damage growth in a composite structures using spectral distortion of embedded FBG sensors
An application of near infra-red fibre bragg grating as dynamic sensor in SHM of thin composite laminates
Use of FBG Sensors for SHM in Aerospace Structures
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1007/s13320-012-0065-4
Use of FBG sensors in SHM of aerospace structures
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1117/12.916111
Use of fixed wavelength Fibre-Bragg Grating (FBG) filters to capture time domain data from the distorted spectrum of an embedded FBG sensor to estimate strain with an Artificial Neural Network
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.sna.2012.12.028
Optimal sensing requirement for slippage prevention in robotic grasping
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ICIT.2015.7125127
New artificial intelligence based tire size identification for fast and safe inflating cycle
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/ICIT.2015.7125347
Integrated FBG sensor responses and full field thermo-electric stress approach to monitor damage accumulation in glass fibre reinforced composite plate
Friction-based slip detection in robotic grasping
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/IECON.2015.7392863
Friction-based slippage and tangential force detection in robotic grasping
- Conference Proceedings
- DOI reference: 10.1109/IECON.2015.7392864
The developments of structural health/integrity monitoring systems using FBG sensors at CEEFC of USQ
Preface - Structural Health Monitoring Technologies and Next-Generation Smart Composite Structures
- Book Chapters
- DOI reference: 10.4324/9781315373492