Oscar De Silva

Dr. Oscar De Silva is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Memorial University of Newfoundland. He holds a B.Sc. from the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, and a PhD from Memorial University. His expertise spans instrumentation, controls, mechatronics, and robotics, with a focus on sensor design, state estimation, and navigation systems.

Dr. De Silva's research interests include state estimation, control systems, nonlinear dynamics, navigation systems, sensor design, localization, mapping, and intelligent prosthetics. He has contributed to projects such as ice detection systems for marine safety and computer vision for robotics applications. Before his current role, he worked as a research fellow at the American Bureau of Shipping-Harsh Environment Technology Centre and taught at Memorial University as a sessional instructor.

His work emphasizes practical applications in autonomous systems, industrial inspection, and environmental monitoring. Notable achievements include the IMechE UK Award for Outstanding Achievement and a Gold Medal in Mechanical Engineering. His research trends focus on integrating AI, LiDAR, and radar technologies for navigation and safety systems in robotics and marine environments.

Awards:

• IMechE UK Award for Outstanding Achievement
• Gold Medal in Mechanical Engineering (University of Moratuwa)
• Fellow of Graduate Studies (Memorial University)

Advising and Grants: While no specific student names are listed, his role as an Assistant Professor involves academic supervision. His grants and collaborations likely align with his research in robotics and sensor systems, though specific details are not provided here.

Labs: He is associated with the Intelligent Systems Lab at Memorial University and previously contributed to the ABS HETC. His work often involves multidisciplinary teams focused on real-world engineering challenges.