Dr. Wattala Rohan Fernando
Academic Staff Member
Adjunct Professor, Lyceum Campus / Department Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Dundee-
Dr. Wattala Rohan Fernando
Mr. Wattala Rohan Fernando is an experienced academic, researcher, and energy engineering professional currently serving as a Lecturer in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Dundee, Scotland. He has extensive experience in higher education, renewable energy systems, energy planning, sustainability, hydrogen technologies, and engineering education.
He holds a PhD in Energy System Design Engineering from Edinburgh Napier University, an MSc in Energy, Water and Environment Management from the University of Abertay, a BEng (Hons) in Mobile Communication Engineering from Northumbria University, and a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. He has also completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice in Higher Education (PGCAPHE) at the University of Dundee, and has been awarded Associate Fellow and Fellow status of Advance HE.
His teaching and research expertise covers renewable energy technologies, smart energy systems, energy system modelling, solar and wind energy, hydrogen technologies, energy planning, waste-to-energy systems, bioenergy, electric vehicles, robotics, IoT, artificial intelligence, and engineering design.
Mr. Fernando has contributed to the development of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in renewable energy, smart energy systems, sustainability, and engineering. He has also developed industry-focused Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes and established academic and industry collaborations across the UK, Sri Lanka, Asia, and Africa.
His research and professional experience includes energy system design, renewable energy integration, hydrogen energy systems, community energy, solar power, anaerobic digestion, energy-from-waste, low-carbon transport, and net-zero energy solutions. He has been involved in a range of national and international projects and has contributed to research publications and conference papers in renewable energy, hydrogen, sustainable energy systems, and energy transition.
Mr. Fernando is committed to research-informed teaching, sustainable energy development, industry collaboration, and the advancement of innovative engineering solutions to support the global transition towards low-carbon and renewable energy systems.
