Mr. Naranapiti Hangawatta Appuhamilage Dilan Chathuranga is a Graduate Researcher and a Ph.D. candidate at Deakin University, Faculty of Science, Engineering, and Built Environment, School of Engineering. He has submitted his thesis after extensive research on leveraging machine learning and neural networks to optimize grid performance, with a particular emphasis on electrical phase identification in modern distribution networks. As new demands, such as electric vehicles (EVs), are placed on the grid, this work is essential for improving grid stability and efficiency. He holds a Master of Engineering Science (Electrical and Electronic) from Swinburne University of Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Hons) in Electronic and Telecommunication from the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. As a member of the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL) and Engineers Australia, he has dedicated his work to optimizing electrical distribution networks through data-driven techniques. Dilan has presented his research at the IEEE PES ISGT-Asia Conference (2021) and at the Energy Summit (2024) in Melbourne. His research goal is to advance machine learning techniques for the analysis and management of electrical distribution networks, aiming to create smarter, more resilient grids that can meet modern energy demands, improving sustainability and grid stability.

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Prof. Abbas Z. Kouzani is currently a Professor at the School of Engineering, Deakin University. He has been involved in over $20 million research grants including 2 ARC Discovery Project, 1 ARC Research Hub, 1 ARC Training Centre, 3 ARC Linkage Project, 4 ARC LIEF, 1 US NIH R01, numerous Government grants, Industry grants, and University grants. He has produced over 530 publications including 1 book, 18 Book Chapters, 301 Journal Papers, and 211 Conference papers. He has 4 patents and 2 pending patents. He served as the Associate Head of School (Research) with the School of Engineering, Deakin University, for several years. He is an OzReader with the Australian Research Council, and reviews for several international journals. He has carried out applied research and consultancy for over 35 Australian and international companies. He has supervised 37 PhD and 10 Master by Research completions, and is currently supervising 5 PhD students. He is the Director of Smart Technologies Research Theme within the School of Engineering at Deakin University.