Madara Premawardhana

Madara Premawardhana is a PhD researcher and Visiting Lecturer in Computing at the University of Buckingham, specialising in digital twin technologies and their application to sustainable energy systems. Her research focuses on advancing the net-zero transition through the development of digital twin frameworks for renewable energy forecasting, particularly in photovoltaic systems. Recognised for her leadership and innovation in STEM, she was awarded the “Tomorrow’s Leader” award in 2025 for her contributions to renewable energy research and future-focused technological solutions. She is a public speaker and an advocate for educating the public on scientific innovation and sustainability, having delivered talks at community science events and engaged diverse audiences through initiatives such as Soapbox Science and at national and international conferences.