Pierpaolo Cazzola Keywords International Energy Agency energy transport technology and environmental sustainability Read more about Pierpaolo Cazzola Pierpaolo Cazzola is currently working as an independent expert with the Institute of Transportation Studies in Davis, at the University of California, on the establishment of a new European Research Centre. I am also collaborating with Columbia University on topics that lie at the intersection of transport, energy, technology and climate action.
Asia Pacific Case Studies: Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Integrated Energy Initiatives and Impacts Read more about Asia Pacific Case Studies: Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Integrated Energy Initiatives and Impacts In this session, a range of examples from the energy and power industry in Asia is presented, and projects and programs where social inclusion considerations were assessed and addressed are also discussed. The panelists identify social inclusion issues, key project design features addressing these issues, implementation and processes involved, and results achieved, if any.
India Case Studies: Transition to Smart Grid Read more about India Case Studies: Transition to Smart Grid Read about the energy sector in India and how its development is supported by ADB’s portfolio. Learn about mainstreamed interventions on gender equality and social inclusion in the country’s energy sector.
Ronald Comester Keywords power energy Ceylon sri lanka Read more about Ronald Comester Ronald is working for 31 years at Ceylon Electricity Board.
Narendra De Silva Keywords energy smart grid Lanka Electrical Read more about Narendra De Silva Prior to joining Lanka Electricity Company in 2007, Narendra De Silva was Senior Lecturer at the University of Moratuwa and Project Engineer at Lanka Transformers Limited.
Udayanga Hemapala Keywords University of Moratuwa electric energy innovation sri lanka knowledge training capacity building sri lanka ADB Read more about Udayanga Hemapala Prof. Udayanga Hemapala is the current Secretary of the Ministry of Energy in Sri Lanka. He graduated in 2004 with a BSc in engineering (first-class honors) degree specializing in electrical engineering. He obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Genova, Italy in 2009. He was promoted to the post of Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering with effect in 2017 and then served as the Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering. Now, he is serving as the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering.
Jaimes Kolantharaj Keywords energy Read more about Jaimes Kolantharaj Jaimes Kolantharaj is a Principal Energy Specialist at the Asian Development Bank (ADB), outposted in India Resident Mission as the country focal for energy sector operations, while also supporting operations in the Maldives and Sri Lanka. He brings extensive experience in project processing and implementation, managing a diverse portfolio of energy sector initiatives across South Asia. His work spans multiple subsectors, including renewable energy, conventional generation, power transmission, distribution, and digitalization.
Janaka Ekanayake Keywords education engineering innovation infrastructure energy wind power generation Read more about Janaka Ekanayake Prof.Janaka Ekanayake joined University of Peradeniya (from 1st April 2013) as a Professor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the Institute of Energy at Cardiff University, UK. Prior to joining Cardiff in 2008, he has been attached to the University of Peradeniya and was promoted to Professor in Electrical and Electronic Engineering in 2003.