Ms. Jenny Krishara

Senior Lecturer | Department of Information Technology | Faculty of Computing

CAREER SUMMARY

  •  April 2024 to date - Senior Lecturer in Department of Information Technology, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka
  • June 2021 to March 2024 - Lecturer in Department of Information Technology, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka
  •  September 2018 to May 2021 - Assistant Lecturer in Department of Information Technology, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka
  • July 2016 to August 2018 - Academic Instructor in Department of Information Technology, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master of Science in Information Technology, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka, 2019
  • Bachelor of Science Special (Hons) in Information Technology, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka, 2016

HONOURS AND AWARDS

  • Guided the Nena Shilpa research team who won the Runners up title in the Microsoft Imagine Cup 2022 as the co-supervisor.
  • Guided the RetinaX research team who won the SLASSCOM Ingenuity Awards-Best innovative project/product (University category- Southern province) and NBQSA 2024-Bronze Award - Tertiary Students (Technology Category) as the co-supervisor.
  • Guided the Retinova research team who won the NBQSA 2025-Silver Award - Tertiary Students (Business Category) and the Effluo research team who won the NBQSA 2025-Merit Award - Tertiary Students (Technology Category) as the co-supervisor.

RESEARCH INTERESTS AND MEMBERSHIP

Research Interests

  • Computational Linguistics
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Machine Learning
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Image Processing

Memberships

  • IEEE

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

  • Conference Proceedings 2024

    Revolutionizing Tamil Language Analysis: A Natural Language Processing Model Development Approach

    G. Ravichandiran, V. Sivabaskaran, T. Uthayakumar, S. Vyravanathan, J. Krishara and K. Rajendran,

  • Conference Proceedings 2024

    Age-Related Retinal Disease Identification Using Image Processing and Deep Learning

    T. Gamage, C. Jayasingha, C. Dombepola, D. Wijendra, K. Premarathne and J. Krishara,

  • Conference Proceedings 2024

    A Comprehensive Mobile Platform for Fostering Communication, Literacy, Numeracy, and Emotion Understanding in Children with ASD

    B. T.W.M.I.P.S, D. M.A.D., P. P., N. M.S., J. Krishara and M. Samaraweera,

  • Conference Proceedings 2024

    Multi-Model Machine Learning Approach for Supporting Sri Lankan Veteran Mental Health

    I. S. C. Dharmapriya, S. G. B. V. R. Pathirana, H. A. G. D. Hettiarachchi, D. N. Warnakulasooriya, Samantha Thelijjagoda, Jenny Krishara,

  • Conference Proceedings 2024

    IoT-Based Solution for Fish Disease Detection and Controlling a Fish Tank Through a Mobile Application

    B. D. T. Bodaragama, E. H. A. D. M. Miyurangana, Y. T. W. S. L. Jayakod, D. M. H. D. Vipulasiri, U. U. S. Rajapaksha and J. Krishara,

  • Conference Proceedings 2024

    Integrating Deep Learning for Plant Growth Monitoring and Browning Disease Severity Identification in Coconut Tissue Culture

    H. M. S. N. Rajapaksha, W. A. D. A. Thiwanka, W. Tissera, S. Vidhanaarachchi, J. Kishara and V. R. M. Vidhanaarachchi,

  • Conference Proceedings 2024

    Effectiveness of Deep Learning and IoT for Disease Classification and Characterizing Tissue Culture Calli

    H. D. M. Shavindi, D. K. N. Kumarasiri, W. Tissera, S. Vidhanaarachchi, J. Joseph and V. Vidhanaarachchi,

  • Journal Publications 2024

    Holistic Approaches to Monitoring Dementia Progression Beyond Cognitive Measures

    Bimsara Dinura Jayasena, Rashmi Tharindya Dahanayaka, Jenny Krishara, Nithya Ravishini Abeysinghe, Janith Buddhika, Mihiri Samaraweera, “International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science”

  • Journal Publications 2024

    Revolutionizing Accessibility: Smart Wheelchair Robot and Mobile Application for Mobility, Assistance, and Home Management

    Ninura Jayasekera, Binali Kulathunge, Hirudika Premaratne, Insaf Nilam, Samantha Rajapaksha, Jenny Krishara, “Journal of Robotics and Control”

  • Conference Proceedings 2023

    Look AI – An Intelligent System for Socialization of Visually Impaired

    G. L. M. M. Mendis, W. M. Y. Deshan, H. M. G. M. Bandara, K. C. Gunethilake, D. Wijendra and J. Krishara,

  • Conference Proceedings 2023

    Sinhala Sign Language Learning System for Hearing Impaired Community

    Idushan K. A. S., Jayasundera P. S., Jenny Krishara, Dilshan P. G. T., Madhushan K. L. B. and Dinuka Wijendra,,

  • Conference Proceedings 2023

    BANANA BUDDY: Mobile Based Solution to Empower Sri Lankan Banana Farmers to Make Optimal Decisions and Win the War Against Plant Diseases and Pest Attacks

    P. J. Samuel, R. M. S. A. Rathnayake, Jenny Krishara, Karthiga Rajendran,

  • Journal Publications 2023

    SignMath: Enhancing Mathematical Skills for Hearing Impaired Students through Interactive Sign Language Learning

    Praveen Deshan P.A., Lakshitha W.A.G., Wickramarathna T.D., Thathsarani G.D., Wijendra D., Krishara J, “International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology”

  • Journal Publications 2023

    Automated Spelling and Grammar Checker Tool for Sinhala

    Navoda M.R., Weerasooriya O.W.R.Y., Siriwardhana A.U.A., Sonali L.D.A., Jenny Krishara, Poorna Panduwawala, “International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology”

  • Conference Proceedings 2023

    EduPlanner- Demonstrate the Best Teaching Method for Students with Down Syndrome in Sri Lanka

    H.M.C.H. Herath , N.A.S.B.N. Nissanka, I.M.A.I. Illankoon, R.P. Madusanka, Jenny Krishara, Wishalya Tissera,

  • Conference Proceedings 2023

    Mobile Application for Chili Disease Detection, Correction, Prevention and Price Prediction

    A.A.H Nilam, J. S. Perera, I. S. G Warnakulasuriya, N. W. Edirisooriya, J. K. Joseph, D. M. G. T. Dassanayake,

  • Conference Proceedings 2023

    StutterAI: Virtual Assistant for Stutter Detection and Analysis Through Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing Approaches

    B.A.T.P. Benthota Arachchi, J.M.I.P. Sanjeewa, H.M.A.H. Wijesooriya, M.C. Chandrasena, Jenny Kishara, Thamali Kelegama,

  • Conference Proceedings 2023

    Enhancing Diabetic Shoe Insole Customization with AI-Driven Approaches

    Nesali Ariyasinghe, Ushani Dahanayake, Kumeshi Samarasinghe, Duneesha Samarakoon, Jenny Krishara, Ishara Weerathunga,

  • Conference Proceedings 2022

    Face Skin Disease Detection and Community based Doctor Recommendation System

    Udara M.A.A., Wimalki Dilshani D.G., Mahalekam M.S.W., Wickramaarachchi V.Y. , Jenny Krishara, Dinuka Wijendra,

  • Conference Proceedings 2022

    A Smart Waste Disposal System: To Encourage Proper Waste Disposal

    Danuri Alwis, Pawani Munasinghe, Shehara Rajapaksha, Bhanuka Ranawaka, Jenny Krishara, Wishalya Tissera,

  • Conference Proceedings 2022

    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. Herath, V. D. Bandara, D. Wijendra and J. Krishara,,

  • Conference Proceedings 2022

    Measuring Psychological Stress Rate Using Social Media Posts Engagemet,"

    T. Y. Lanerolle, W. T. H. Perera, Y. D. S. Andrado, W. A. P. C. Wickramasinghe, P. S. Bandara and J. Kishara,

  • Conference Proceedings 2022

    NANA SHILPA: Screening and Refinement System to Identify the Risk of Dyscalculia and Dysgraphia Learning Disabilities in Primary School Students

    Chamil Hewapathirana, Kalpani Abeysinghe, Prabath Liyanage, Pamodya Maheshani, Samantha Thelijjagoda, Jenny Krishara,

  • Conference Proceedings 2022

    Sell-Net: Mobile Based Solution to Strengthen the Seller-Buyer Relationship of Small-Scale Businesses in Sri Lanka

    Nadun Wickramarathne, Udith Siriwardana, Adithya karunarathna, Pathmanathan Jeremiah, Samantha Thelijjagoda, Jenny Krishara,

  • Conference Proceedings 2022

    Healthy Heart –Risk Prediction System on Personalized Guidance for Heart Patients

    Dureksha D.D.T.D. Pinidiya S.C, Bandara K.R.C.L, Amarasinghe R.M.G.H, Samantha Thelijjagoda, Jenny Krishara,

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