معرفی
Anura Fernando is a Senior Lecturer in Materials Engineering at the University of the West of England (UWE), specializing in advanced textile materials and wearable technologies. His research focuses on knitted structures, graphene-based sensors, and energy-harvesting textiles. He contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through innovations in healthcare textiles and sustainable materials.
Research Interests
Dr. Fernando’s work spans textile engineering, nanomaterials integration, and smart wearable devices. Key areas include:
- Graphene-based flexible sensors for healthcare monitoring
- Thermoelectric garments for energy harvesting
- Recyclable and sustainable sensor technologies
- 3D printed polymer materials and their thermal properties
Collaborations and Impact
He collaborates on robotic manufacturing of medical textile reinforcements and has 17 supervised works, contributing to advancements in fetal heart rate monitoring and automotive composites. His research bridges material science with biomedical and energy applications, emphasizing scalability and real-world implementation.
Labs and Teams
Associated with UWE’s Digital Futures research beacon, his work leverages interdisciplinary teams to develop next-generation wearable technologies and smart textiles.
