Ms. Chathurangika Kahandawaarachchi

Lecturer | Department of Computer Systems Engineering | Faculty of Computing

CAREER SUMMARY

Chathurangika Kahandawaarachchi is Lecturer attached to the Department of Information Systems Engineering, Faculty of Computing, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology. She is the Coordinator of the BSc. Sp. Hons. in IT (Sp. ISE) program offered by the Department of Information Systems Engineering. Furthermore, she is the Senior Treasurer of Faculty of Computing Student Community. 

  • June 2014 - Present: Lecturer, Department of Information Systems Engineering, Faculty of Computing, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka
  • Apr 2012 – June 2014: Lecturer, Department of Information Management, Faculty of Business, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka
  • Jan 2014 – Dec 2014: Visiting Lecturer, King’s International Institute, BOC Merchant Tower, Colombo - 3
  • Aug 2014 – Dec 2014: Visiting Lecturer, Foundation Certificate in Information Technology, Professional Development Programs, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka
  • Apr 2010 – 2012:  Assistant Lecturer, Department of Information Management, Faculty of Business, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka
  • July 2009 – Apr 2010: Research Assistant, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelar of Science Special Honours degree in Information Technology (Specialization in Information Systems), Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology

HONOURS AND AWARDS

  • Emerging Innovator - Bronze Award - CodeFest 2018 (Organized by SLIIT Faculty of Computing)
  • Bronze Award - Brainstorm 2018 (Organized by EMBS Student Chapter, University of Moratuwa )
  • Merit Award - NBQSA 2018 (Organized by British Computer Society Sri Lanka)
  • Session Best paper award - Oral presentations - Research Symposium 2018 (Organized by SLIIT Faculty of Computing)
  • Overall Best paper award - Oral presentations - Research Symposium 2018 (Organized by SLIIT Faculty of Computing)
  • Merit award: Diabitech: Non-Invasive Blood Glucose Monitoring System - BrainStorm 2019 (Organized by: University of Moratuwa IEEE EMBS Student Branch Chapter)

  • Overall Bet paper award:  2019 International Conference on Advancements in Computing, Colombo, Sri Lanka                (Organized by: IEEE/ Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology)

  • Track Best paper award: Health Informatics -  2019 International Conference on Advancements in Computing, Colombo, Sri Lanka (Organized by: IEEE/ Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology)

  • Best Researcher Award – 20th Anniversary SLIIT Staff Awards Ceremony 2019 (Organized by: Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology)

  • Merit Award: Diabitech: Non-Invasive Blood Glucose Monitoring System - SL Exsto Competition of Codefest 2019                 (Organized by: Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology)

  • Merit Award, Business Category: Diabitech: Non-Invasive Blood Glucose Monitoring System - National Best Quality Software Awards (NBQSA) 2019 (Organized by: British Computer Society of Sri Lanka)

  • Champions: Treat me - Therapy Tool for Adolescents with ADHD - Code with WIE 2019     (Organized by: IEEE WIE Sri Lanka Section)

  • First Runner-up: Diabitech: Non-Invasive Blood Glucose Monitoring System - Code with WIE 2019 (Organized by: IEEE WIE Sri Lanka Section)

RESEARCH INTERESTS AND MEMBERSHIP

Research Interests

  • HEALTH INFORMATICS
  • BIG DATA MANAGEMENT
  • BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE

Memberships

  • Member of British Computer Society (Membership No.: 990563125)
  • Member of Computer Society of Sri Lanka (Membership No.: M1156)

ONGOING RESEARCH

  • Memory improvement tool for Alzheimer's patients
  • Non-invasive disease diagnosis

PUBLICATIONS

  • Conference Proceedings 2017

    Performance Evaluation on Machine Learning Classification Techniques for Disease Classification and Forecasting through Data Analytics for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

    W.H.S.D., Gunarathne, K.D.M., Perera and K.A.D.C.P., Kahandawaarachchi, (17th IEEE International Bio-Informatics and Bio-Engineering Conference)

  • Conference Proceedings 2017

    Dietary Prediction for Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) by considering Blood Potassium Level using Machine Learning Algorithms

    M.P.N.M., Wickramasinghe, K.D.M., Perera and K.A.D.C.P., Kahandawaarachchi, (1st IEEE Life Sciences Conference)

  • Conference Proceedings 2017

    Data Mining Approach to Chronic Kidney Disease with Different Statistical Perspectives as a Solution to Disease Severity in North-Central Province, Sri Lanka

    D.K., Gunathilake, M.P.N.M., Wickramasinghe, W.H.S.D., Gunarathne, K.D.M., Perera and K.A.D.C.P., Kahandawaarachchi, (Computing Conference)

  • Journal Publications 2018

    Memory Improvement Tool for Dementia Alzheimer’s Patients

    D.S.D.Weerakoon, K.A.D.C.P. Kahandawaarachchi, W. P. M.Thilakasiri, J. D. S. Y. Dissnayake, Shanthakumara W. D. M. B, “Procedia Computer Science ” , pp. 413-420

  • Conference Proceedings 2018

    AD Mini: Memory Improvement Tool for Alzheimer's Patients

    D.S.D.Weerakoon, K.A.D.C.P. Kahandawaarachchi, W. P. M.Thilakasiri, J. D. S. Y. Dissnayake, Shanthakumara W. D. M. B, ( 2018 13th International Conference on Computer Science & Education (ICCSE))

  • Conference Proceedings 2008

    Knowledge Management Implications in ERP Implementations: Evidence from Sri Lankan Cases

    Theekshana Suraweera, Suvimali Mahagederawatte, Chathurangika Kahandawaarachchi, Pulathisi Hewamallikage, Dilhan Periyapperuma, Madurangi Adipola, (Information and Automation for Sustainability, 2008. ICIAFS 2008. 4th International Conference on)

  • Conference Proceedings 2014

    Strategies for the Development of Offshoring Industry in Sri Lanka

    LMH De Silva, KIDM Hewavitharana, KADS Fernando, JKS Perera, C Kahandawarachchi, T Suraweera,

  • Conference Proceedings 2014

    Enhancing the Selection Criteria and Achievement Level in Sri Lankan Sports

    GTUV Somaratne, NT Nugaliyadda, NG Sarangika, MC Amarasinghe, C Kahandawarachchi, S Thelijjagoda,

  • Journal Publications 2017

    Remote Doctor : Tele Medicine Unit

    K. N. Pulasinghe D. G. K. Lakshani, W. K. S. De Silva, , R. W. H. V. Samarasinghe, U. R. R. I. S. Bandara,, K. A. D. C. P. Kahandawaarachchi, “International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology” , pp. 123-128

  • Journal Publications 2018

    Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease

    L.A.A.U. Gunasinghe K.A.D.C.P. Kahandawaarachchi, K.D.M. Perera, “International Journal of Computer Applications” , pp. 21-25

  • Conference Proceedings 2013

    A Study on Employee Motivation towards Achieving the Organizational Goals of Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka

    SP Abeygunawardena, PNM Gamage, TGVH Dharmawardana, DN Kaluarachchi, C Kahandawaarachchi, (National Conference on Technology and Management)

  • Conference Proceedings 2013

    Post implementation framework for ERP systems with special reference to Sri Lanka

    I Kiriwandeniya, VUA Ruwan, SSU Samarasinghe, SMPA Samarakoon, C Kahandawarachchi, S Thelijjagoda, (Computer Science & Education (ICCSE), 2013 8th International Conference on)

  • Conference Proceedings 2011

    IT Driven Banking Services in Sri Lanka: Customer Acceptance and Service Quality

    Suraweera, T.; Kahingala, S.; Batepola, A.; Punchihewa, M.G.; Senevirathne, K.; Kahandawaarachchi, C., (University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka)

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