Robotics Researcher
Canberra Area, Australia
- Current
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- Tutor at Australian National University
- Mentor / Senior Mentor at Australian National University
- Past
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- Research Associate at Australian National University
- Tutor at Australian National University
- Assistant Lecturer at University of Colombo
- Education
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- The Australian National University
- University of Colombo
- University of Colombo
- Nalanda College
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Navinda Kottege’s Summary
Researcher in experimental robotics with extensive hands on experience in embedded system design and programming, experience in mechatronic systems, knowledge and experience in localization methods and technology and knowledge in distributed sensor networks.
Designed and developed a novel distributed relative localization system to facilitate swarming of small underwater robots. The 'localization sensor' integrated in to the system is capable of measuring relative azimuth, range and heading of a neighboring robot without explicit communication.
Keywords: Robotics, Localization, Navigation, Sensor networks, Mechatronics, Underwater acoustics, Underwater robotics, Acoustic localization, Robot swarms, Bio-inspired systems, Field robotics, Ada2005.
Navinda Kottege’s Specialties:
Embedded system development, C, C++, Ada and Delphi programming, Microcontroller programming, Scientific programming using MatLab and LabView.
Expertise in desktop publishing using FrameMaker, InDesign and Illustrator.
Navinda Kottege’s Experience
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Tutor
Australian National University
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
July 2009 — Present (5 months)
ENGN 1218 - Introduction to Electronics
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Mentor / Senior Mentor
Australian National University
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
February 2008 — Present (1 year 10 months)
Postgraduate student mentor for the ANU's Student Information and Guidance Network (SIGN) program. Have mentored eleven PhD candidates, nine Masters Degree students and one Graduate Diploma student up to now.
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Research Associate
Australian National University
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
May 2008 — June 2009 (1 year 2 months)
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Tutor
Australian National University
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
July 2008 — November 2008 (5 months)
COMP 2310 - Concurrent and Distributed Systems
Conducted lab tutorials and assessed assignments for the second year course which used Ada 2005 -
Assistant Lecturer
University of Colombo
(Higher Education industry)
July 2003 — February 2004 (8 months)
Supervised and assessed final year honours students' advanced electronics and computational physics labs. Conducted tutorials for second and third year Physics students. Collaborated with the faculty to restructure first year introductory physics and electronics labs. Planned, developed and delivered a new training course titled `Microcontroller programming and its applications' to be offered via the Physics department aimed at industrial sector personnel as a professional development program in collaboration with the faculty.
Navinda Kottege’s Education
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The Australian National University
PhD , Robotics , 2004 — 2008
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University of Colombo
BIT , Information Technology , 2000 — 2004
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University of Colombo
BSc (Honours) , Engineering Physics , 1999 — 2003
- Activities and Societies:
- Rowing Team
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Nalanda College
Additional Information
Navinda Kottege’s Websites:
Navinda Kottege’s Groups:
IEEE, Oceanic Enginering Society of the IEEE, Robotics and automation Society of the IEEE
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Alumni University of Colombo -
IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (IEEE RAS) -
BIT@UCSC
Navinda Kottege’s Contact Settings
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