Wattala FernandoDr. Wattala Rohan Fernando holds the position of Lecturer in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the School of Science and Engineering (SSEN), and he is also a lecturer at The Centre for Energy, Petroleum, and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP), whre he teaches energy-related modules associated with SSEN. After completing his studies at Northumbria University Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK, in 2011, Fernando gained significant experience through roles with Ericson, Vodafone, and Huawei, contributing to various projects, including the London Olympic Project. In 2015, he completed his MSc in Energy, Water, and Environmental Management at Abertay University Dundee, UK. The practical experience acquired at Ericson, Vodafone, and Huawei proved invaluable, particularly in power and energy engineering, facilitating his MSc studies. In 2020, he successfully earned his PhD in energy engineering from Edinburgh Napier University. Concurrently, during his PhD, Fernando completed six European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) PhD courses at Aalborg University in Aalborg, Denmark. Before joining the University of Dundee in January 2023, Fernando held positions as a research officer at Hydrogen Accelerator, St Andrews University, a research and teaching assistant at Edinburgh Napier University, and a visiting lecturer at the University of Applied Management Studies, Mannheim, Germany, and German Business School, the University of Tunis, for an MBA in Energy Management. With more than 12 years of experience, he actively participated in national and international industry projects in electronics, telecommunications, and power engineering before transitioning to academia. Read More Read Less