I am Pradeep, a researcher, educator, and robotics engineering specialist with a strong academic and professional background. I hold a PhD in Engineering from Deakin University Australia, an MSc in Sustainable Environment and Energy Systems from Middle East Technical University, North Cyprus, and a BSc Special Honors Degree in Physics from the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Following is a short description of my achievements:

• In 2024, I was granted an Australian Global Talent PR in recognition of my exceptional achievements in the field of Autonomous Systems and Robotics.
• In 2023, I was awarded the Research Fellow position at the Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation, Deakin University Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus.
• In 2022, I was awarded the Associate Research Fellow position at the Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation, Deakin University Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus.
• I published one patent, 10 journal articles, two conference proceeding entries, six conference papers, and three theses. Two new journal articles have been drafted and are ready for submission.
• My works have been cited 480 times by researchers around the world, including 60 citations from 2023.
• Due to my excellent background and expertise in the fields of robotics and automation, I was awarded (2019) a highly selective Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarship(DUPRS) for my PhD study over a period of 3.5 years.
• In 2014, I was awarded a Research Assistant position in the Department of Sustainable Environment and Energy Systems, Middle East Technical University- Northern Cyprus Campus.
• In 2014, I was awarded the Graduate Teaching Assistant Scholarship in the Department of Physics, Middle East Technical University Norther Cyprus Campus.
• In 2011, I was awarded a Temporary Demonstrator position at the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.