• FORECASTING SOLAR ELECTRICITY GENERATION POTENTIAL ON 18 MAJOR RESERVOIR SURFACES IN SRI LANKA USING LONG SHORT-TERM MEMORY (LSTM) MODEL 

  Premathilaka, S.D.A.V.S.; Yapa, R.D.; Punchi-Manage, R. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

  Sri Lanka’s energy sector remains heavily reliant on fossil fuels, with coal and oil generating about 50% of total electricity as of 2023. Despite significant solar irradiance potential, solar energy contributes just 5% ...
• FEASIBILITY STUDY OF MICRO-SCALE WIND POWER GENERATION FOR RURAL ELECTRIFICATION IN POLONNARUWA AREA 

  Samaraweera, S.P.P.; Sasikala, R.H.G. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

  Wind energy is one of the most promising alternative renewable energy technologies at present to sustain the increasing energy demand, whereas fossil fuels have negative effects on the environment. Moreover, the fossil is ...
• CRITICAL REVIEW OF GREEN RATING SYSTEMS IN BUILDING - INTEGRATED VEGETATION AND APPLICATION CHALLENGES IN SRI LANKA 

  Ekanayaka, M.; Senalankadhikara, A.; Chathurika, S. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

  Today’s world faces many burdensome issues, such as climate change, biodiversity loss, resource depletion, urbanization, and food insecurity. There is a growing attention to circularity and sustainable development. In this ...
• EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING DREDGING MATERIAL FROM OLIYAMULLA RETENTION POND AS A LANDFILLING MATERIAL IN COLOMBO, SRI LANKA 

  Watson, T.H.; Denagama, T.D. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

  The Sri Lanka Land Development Corporation (SLLDC) has developed the Oliyamulla Storm Water Drainage & Environment Improvement Project, aiming to control flooding in enhance the physical properties of dredged soil for ...
• ADOPTION OF GREEN BUILDING CONCEPT TO RESIDENTIAL BUILDING IN MONARAGALA MUNICIPAL AREA 

  Mahawila, E.A.L.P.; Denagama, T.D. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

  Green Building is a sustainable development initiative that can be considered a solution. It enhances efficiency in electricity, water, soil, and materials, while minimizing environmental impacts and promoting human health ...
• EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON THE ACCURACY OF CRACK DETECTION ON CONCRETE AND ASSESSMENT OF QUALITY OF REPAIRED CONCRETE WITH ULTRASONIC PULSE VELOCITY 

  Jenani, A.C.; Wijewardena, L.S.S. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

  Concrete cracks are frequently discovered in structures made of concrete. They should be avoided because they may result in serious issues. Therefore, the prompt identification of cracks and the implementation of preventive ...
• EVALUATING TECHNOLOGICAL INTERRELATIONS USING THIO FRAMEWORK AND MICMAC ANALYSIS: DEPLOYING INDUSTRY 4.0 IN THE SRI LANKAN APPAREL INDUSTRY 

  Waththegama, W.A.B.V.; Dassanayake, S.M.; Janeni, J.; Ariadurai, S. A. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

  The apparel industry of Sri Lanka is undergoing a significant transformation through the integration of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies, which encompass cyber-physical systems, Internet of Things (IoT), artificial ...
• PREDICTIVE MODELLING OF KNIT FABRIC SHRINKAGE USING ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS 

  Dhakshala, M.; Amarathunga Arachchi, S.H.; Janeni, J.; Ariadurai, S.A. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

  The dimensional shrinkage of knitted fabrics has been extensively investigated; however, existing predictive models remain limited in their ability to accurately estimate shrinkage solely from fabric properties. This study ...
• A STUDY TO INVESTIGATE THE SUITABILITY OF SELECTED SUPERIMPOSED SEAMS AND LAPPED SEAMS FOR LONG SEAMS OF TROUSERS WITH RESPECT TO SEAM STRENGTH AND SEAM ABRASION 

  Wijesekara, B.S.R.; Perera, M.E.R. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

  Though different types of seams and stitches are used in an ad hoc manner in the construction of long seams (inseams and outer seams) of trousers, limited scientific studies are available to understand the effect of seam ...
• DEVELOPING A COMPOSITE WALL TILE USING TEXTILE WASTE 

  Walpita, W.D.N.S.; Perera, M.E.R. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

  The generation of textile waste has increased rapidly during the last few decades, and it has become a significant problem in the countries where apparel manufacturing is a major industry. The main objective of this research ...
• REDUCTION OF STIFFNESS IN 100% POLYESTER WOVEN FABRICS USING COCONUT OIL DERIVED BIO-SOFTENER: A SUSTAINABLE FINISHING APPROACH 

  Priyakumari, M.A.D.S.; Herath, C.N. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

  Polyester fabrics, though valued for their strength, dimensional stability, and low maintenance, are often criticised for their stiffness and poor comfort when used in apparel worn next to the skin. Conventional chemical ...
• A ROADMAP FOR ENABLING SMART MANUFACTURING IN SRI LANKAN SMES THROUGH INDUSTRIAL INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT) TECHNOLOGIES 

  Premachandra, N.G.P.R.; Wickramasinghe, B.M.G.S.T.S.K. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

  The Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) has transformed global manufacturing through the integration of digital technologies such as the Industrial Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, and data ...
• “BEAUTY OF UNEVENNESS”- CASUAL WEAR COLLECTION FOR SRI LANKAN YOUNG LADIES, INSPIRING GREEN STRIPED MUSHROOM CORAL 

  Wijesiriwardena, S. U. K.; Madahapola, D. R. A. B. M. M. W. T. D.; Wijerathne, D.S.; Rifadha, M.J.F. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

  This project investigates the impact of clothing on emotional well-being and self- confidence in young women with scoliosis in Sri Lanka. Through an online case study and survey, it explores how fashion can respond to both ...
• “GREEN GLAM”: AN ECO-LUXURY ELEVATED CASUAL WEAR COLLECTION FOR MODERN SRI LANKAN WOMEN AGED 25–30, INSPIRED BY THE SPIRAL ALOE VERA 

  Saaliha, A.S.; Wijerathne, D.S.; Madahapola, D.R.A.B.M.M.W.T.D. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

  This study investigates the integration of sustainable practices into luxury casual wear for Sri Lankan women aged 25–30, emphasising the balance between eco- consciousness and contemporary style. The research aimed to ...
• TULSI EXTRACT MOSQUITO REPELLENCE FINISHES APPLIED ON COTTON FABRICS WITH PAD DRY CURE AND MICROENCAPSULATION 

  Dulhari, P.A.P.; Wijesekara, B.S.R.; Herath, C.N. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

  Mosquito-borne diseases pose a major public health concern worldwide. There are some preventive measures, such as sprays, creams, roll-ons and coils, as traditional methods that have both synthetic chemicals and plant-based ...
• REDEFINING NEONATAL MATERNITY WEAR: AN UPCYCLED SHIRTDRESS APPROACH IN SUSTAINABLE FASHION FOR BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS 

  Samarasingha, W.R.C.I. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

  This study presents an upcycled shirtdress for breastfeeding mothers, integrating sustainable fashion principles, functional adaptability, and infant sensory engagement. Design decisions were guided by semi-structured ...
• “HIGH FIVE TO COMFORT” – AN ECO-FRIENDLY CONVERTIBLE CASUALWEAR COLLECTION FOR UPPER-CLASS SINGLE WOMEN IN THE USA, INSPIRED BY PEARL OYSTERS 

  Perera, D.H.M.; Wijerathne, D.S. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

  This study presents the design and development of a convertible and comfortable casual wear collection tailored for upper-class single women aged 25–30 in the United States. Titled “High Five to Comfort”, the collection ...
• BANDWIDTH ENHANCEMENT OF PIFA ANTENNAS FOR WIRELESS APPLICATIONS BY GROUND PLANE OPTIMIZATION 

  Sharavanapavan, S.; Wickramasinghe, W.M.S.M.; Bandara, D.R.M.T.N. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

  Planar Inverted-F Antennas (PIFAs) are widely used in wireless applications because of their simple design, low profile, light weight, low cost, relatively low specific absorption rate (SAR), and good performance. However, ...
• “THE TEMPTRESS”: A JOURNEY SEDUCTIVE SPLENDOUR - EVENINGWEAR COLLECTION FOR SRI LANKAN WOMEN, INSPIRED BY ZOANTHIDS CORAL 

  Karunarathna, C.T.M.; Rifadha, M.J.F.; Wijerathne, D. S. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

  This project presents “The Temptress”, a distinctive eveningwear collection for Sri Lankan ladies aged 18 to 25 years, inspired by the captivating forms and textures of Zoanthid coral (Zoanthus sp.). Drawing upon the organic ...
• ADVANCING RESOURCE CIRCULARITY IN SUSTAINABLE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY: A CASE STUDY ON VALUE-ADDED RICE STRAW-BASED COMPOSITE ECO-BRICK INNOVATION IN SRI LANKA 

  Suriyarachchi, D.P.; Wasala, K.V.K.D. (The Open university of Sri Lanka, 2025)

  The growing urbanisation of Sri Lanka's building sector has made it difficult to strike a balance between sustainable resource management. The huge volume of agricultural waste produced by present techniques leads to ...

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