CAREER SUMMARY
- 04/2024 to date - Senior Lecturer (HG), Information Technology, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
- 10/2015 to 03/2024 – Lecturer, Information Technology, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
- 06/2013 to 09/2015 – Assistant Lecturer, Information Technology, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
- 12/2011 to 05/2013 – Academic Instructor, Information Technology, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD, University of Colombo School of Computing, Sri Lanka, 2022.
- MSc in (CS), University of Colombo School of Computing, Sri Lanka, 2015.
- BSc in (IT), Curtin University, Australia, 2012.
HONOURS AND AWARDS
- SLIIT Scholarship for the Best Academic Performance for 2nd year , semester 2 (GPA– 3.94)
- SLIIT Scholarship for the Best Academic Performance for 2nd year , semester 1 (GPA– 3.94)
- SLIIT Scholarship for the Best Academic Performance for 1st year , semester 2 (GPA– 4.00)
- SLIIT Scholarship for the Best Academic Performance for 1st year , semester 1 (GPA– 3.88)
- Distinction pass in Masters degree in University of Colombo School of Computing
- Best Paper Award – Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Track, 3rd IEEE International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC 2021), 15-17 December 2021
RESEARCH INTERESTS AND MEMBERSHIP
Research Interests
- Software Engineering & e-Society
- Cognitive Computing
- E- learning
Memberships
- IEEE
- Computer Society of Sri Lanka
RESEARCH CLUSTERS
Software Systems & Technologies (SST)
Driving innovation in software engineering, high-performance computing, and scalable architectures to build robust, next-generation applications and systems.
PUBLICATIONS
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Creating Innovative Healthcare Apps for Dementia Patients and Caregivers
H.P.E.N Weerasinghe, S.R.L Samarathunga, K.H.A Warnakulasuriyage, K.A.Y.E.D Serasingha, S. Chandrasiri, D. Wijendra, “International Journal of Engineering and Management Research”
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RailLink - Enhanced Train Operations System for Sri Lanka Railways
K.R. Rasanga Silva, Dilshan A.J.Y.J, Achini M. Herath, N.A.J.N.Senadeera, Dinuka R. Wijendra, D. I. De Silva, “International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET” , pp. 177-184
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Baby Bump: A Monitoring System for Pregnant Mothers and Babies
Dhanuka Balasooriya, Sasini Perera, Dinuka R. Wijendra, Sahani Rathnayaka, Rajendra Kishan, Karthiga Rajendran, Markandu Thirukumar, “International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET” , pp. 321-328
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SignMath: Enhancing Mathematical Skills for Hearing-Impaired Students through Interactive Sign Language Learning
D. R. Wijendra, J. Krishara, P. A. Praveen Deshan, W. A. G. Lakshitha, T. D. Wickramarathna, G. D. Thathsarani, “International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET” , pp. 185-192
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Enhancing the livelihoods of small-scale paddy farmers in Sri Lanka through computational approaches for inclusive and equitable agriculture
Dinuka R. Wijendra, Samitha Vidhanaarachchi, Sonal Jayawardana, Dulan Bamunuge, Chamodh Abeygoonawardana and Kaveen Wijethunga,, “World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews” , pp. 882–893
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Cognitive Complexity Applied to Software Development: An automated Procedure to Reduce the Comprehension Effort
D. R. Wijendra, K. P. Hewagamage, “Journal of ICT Research and Applications, 2022”
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Cognitive Complexity Beyond Generalization: A Subjective Rating for the Human Comprehension
D. R. Wijendra, K. P. Hewagamage, (Fourth International Conference on Advances in Electrical and Computer Technologies 2022 (ICAECT 2022) )
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Cognitive Complexity Reduction through Control Flow Graph Generation
D. R. Wijendra, K. P. Hewagamage, (International Conference for Convergence in Technology (I2CT 2022))
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Application of the Refactoring to the Understandability and the Cognitive Complexity of a Software
D. R. Wijendra, K. P. Hewagamage, (International Conference for Convergence in Technology (I2CT 2022) )
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Face Skin Disease Detection and Community based Doctor Recommendation System
M.A.A. Udara, D.G. Wimalki Dilshani, M.S.W. Mahalekam, V.Y. Wickramaarachchi, Jenny Krishara, D. R. Wijendra, (4th International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC 2022))
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Enhancing Conversational AI Model Performance and Explainability for Sinhala-English Bilingual Speakers
I. Dissanayake, S. Hameed, A. Sakalasooriya, D. Jayasinghe, L. Abeywardhana, D. R. Wijendra, (4th International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC 2022))
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System to Improve the Quality of Water Resources in Sri Lanka Using Machine Learning and Image Processing
S. M. H. Liyanage, G. M. B. S. Gajanayake, O. D Wijewickrama, S. D. S. A. Fernando, D. R. Wijendra, A. I. Gamage, (4th International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC 2022))
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Automated Sinhala Voice Assistant to Manage Tasks using Natural Language Processing - ශ්රී Voice
K. H. I. R. Senarathne, J. M. I. Nirash, H. M. C. P. Herath, V. D. Bandara, D. R. Wijendra, J. Krishara, (3rd International Informatics and Software Engineering Conference (IISEC 2022))
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A Mobile based Garbage Collection System
D. R. Wijendra, D. I. De Silva, J. H. Aluthwaththage, N. M. Gunawardhena, S. M. Wijayarathna, (3rd International Informatics and Software Engineering Conference, Computer and Communication Technologies (IISEC 2022))
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Software Complexity Automation Tool for Industrial Practices With Qualitative and Quantitative Aspects
M.H.N Akalanka, W.A.H.T Weerasinghe, H.K.P.S Perera, T.N Kumari, D. R. Wijendra, J. Krishara,
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Timely_Tech: IoT based Motion, Health, and Fitness Monitoring System for Laborers in Indoor and Outdoor Environments
H. C. Yatagama, W.G.S.J Anuruddika, P.T.K Ranasinghe, P.D.G.T Jayasekara, D. D. Silva, D. R. Wijendra, (”, International Conference for Convergence in Technology (I2CT 2022) )
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A Standard Methodology to Assign Cognitive Weights to Compute the Cognitive Complexity of a Software
D. R. Wijendra, K. P. Hewagamage,
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An AI-Based Chatbot to Self-Learn and Self-Assess Performance in Ordinary Level Chemistry
A. Mahroof, S. Rajkumar, V. Gamage, K. Rajendran, S. Rajapaksha, D. R. Wijendra, (2nd International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC 2020))
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Digital Democracy: A Secure Platform for Voting
I. Peiris, R. Gunathilake, E. Attanayake, D. Ilankoon, S. Chandrasiri, D. R. Wijendra, (2nd International Informatics and Software Engineering Conference (IISEC 2021) )
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Symptomatic Analysis Prediction of Kidney Related Diseases using Machine Learning
D. Lansakara, T. Gunasekera, C. Niroshana, I. Weerasinghe, P. Bandara, D. R. Wijendra, (3rd IEEE International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC 2021) )
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Public Transportation Management and E-Ticketing System: EasyGo
S. A. Ashan, I. H. Dilshan, G.R.N. Bandara, P.S.A. Karunasena, D. R. Wijendra, J. Krishara, (21st IEEE International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer 2021))
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Virtual Dressing Room: Smart Approach to Select and Buy Clothes
S.W.P.N.M. Weerasinghe, R.M.D.D Rajapaksha, L.G.I. Sathsara, H.S.D.N Gunasekara, D. R. Wijendra, D. I. De Silva, (3rd IEEE International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC 2021))
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Artificial Intelligence-based Business Strategy for Optimized Advertising
L. Kannangara, S. Harsha, T. Isuru, C. Wijensiriwardhane, D. Wijendra, J. Kishara, (3rd IEEE International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC 2021) )
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Software Complexity Reduction through the Process Automation in Software Development Life Cycle
D. Wijendra , K. P. Hewagamage , (Fourth IEEE International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Communication Technologies (ICECCT 2021) )
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Analysis of Cognitive Complexity with Cyclomatic Complexity Metric of Software
Wijendra D. R., Hewagamage K. P., “International Journal of Computer Applications (IJCA)”