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info@sliit.lkCAREER SUMMARY
Designations
- Assistant Professor, Department of ISE, Faculty of Computing - SLIIT (Sept 2020-Present)
- Senior Lecturer (Higher Grade), Department of ISE, Faculty of Computing - SLIIT (2017 - Aug 2020)
- Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Computing - SLIIT (2012 - 2017)
- Visiting Lecturer, School of Computing - Curtin University, Australia (2009)
- Lecturer, Faculty of Computing - SLIIT (2007 - 2012)
- Asst Lecturer, Faculty of Computing - SLIIT (2006- 2007)
- Instructor - SLIIT (2003 - 2007)
Other Roles
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Program Coordinator – BSc Hons IT Sp. in Information Systems Engineering (Jan 2019 to present)
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Student Advisor- Faculty of Computing (from 2018)
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Staff Advisor, ISE Student Community
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Advisor, Schedule Management Team - Faculty of Computing (2018)
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Research Supervisor (undergraduate, postgraduate) (from 2012)
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Student Counsellor – Faculty of Computing, SLIIT (2012 to 2017)
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Chief Editor - SLIIT Quarterly Newsletter (from 2012)
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Center Coordinator - SLIIT Kandy Center (2007 to 2015)
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
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PhD (IS) - Curtin University, Australia (2017)
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MSc. (IT) - Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (2006)
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BSc. Sp. Hons. (IT) – Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (2004)
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BSc. (IT) - Curtin University, Australia (2003)
HONOURS AND AWARDS
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NBQSA 2021 - Silver Award (Tertiary Projects) (LandVal-Data-driven Online Decision Support for Hotel Site Selection - Main Supervisor)
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APICTA 2019 - Merit award at the 19th APICTA Awards 2019 (CropMedic+ -Intelligent Plant Diseases Identification, and Dispersion Forecasting System - Co-supervisor)
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NBQSA 2019 - Bronze Award for Tertiary Projects, Technology Category (CropMedic+ -Intelligent Plant Diseases Identification, and Dispersion Forecasting System - Co-supervisor)
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From over 400 submissions, CropMedic+ was shortlisted among the 22 projects in the winning circle for WSA (World Summit Awards) Young Innovators 2019 (a special recognition for young social entrepreneurs under 26 years of age, using ICTs to take action on the UN Sustainable Development Goals).
Scholarly Awards:
- Curtin Offshore Partner Research Scholarship – Curtin University 2010.
- SLIIT scholarship for superior academic performance in undergraduate studies 2003.
Service Awards:
- Award for 15 Years of Service to SLIIT.
- Award for 10 Years of Service to SLIIT.
RESEARCH INTERESTS AND MEMBERSHIP
Research Interests
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Educational technology and educational psychology (Digital learning environments & Innovative teaching practices).
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Social Network Analysis (Address complex real-world issues using agent-based modeling).
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Software Engineering (Human-centred system requirements engineering).
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Business Process Re-engineering (Improvement of business processes through ICTs).
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Social Capital, Inter-organizational relations, and inter-organizational systems.
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Application of quantitative research methods.
Memberships
- Member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers - MIEEE
- Member of Institution of Engineering and Technology -MIET
- Member of Computer Society of Sri Lanka - MCSSL
- Member of Association of Information Systems - MAIS
- Member of Special Interest Group in ICT for Global Development - SigGlobDev
- Member of Sri Lanka National Institute of Professional Counsellors - SLNIPC
RESEARCH CLUSTERS
Technology Integration & Management (TIM)
Bridging technology and business through research on human-computer interaction, ethical tech integration, and strategic frameworks for digital transformation.
Software Systems & Technologies (SST)
Driving innovation in software engineering, high-performance computing, and scalable architectures to build robust, next-generation applications and systems.
ONGOING RESEARCH
Overcoming the challenges of delivering digital learning on a global scale: a social capital perspective
An Automated Comprehensive Requirement Elicitation Framework for High-Quality Software Requirements
PUBLICATIONS
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Impact of Non-Functional Requirements on the Success of Ubiquitous Systems
S. Sandeepani, D.P. Nawinna, (2nd International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC))
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Predictive Analytics Platform for Airline Industry
P.H.K. Tissera, A.N.M.R.S.P. llwana, M.A.l. Perera, K.T. Waduge, D.P. Nawinna, D. Kasthurirathna, (2nd International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC))
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An Integrated Platform of Water Quality Management for National Water Supply and Drainage Board
S. Hettiarachchi, D. Proboshena, L. Stembo, H. Rajapaksha, R. de Silva, D.P.Nawinna, (14th IEEE International Conference of Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS))
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Identification of Medicinal Plants by Visual Characteristics of Leaves and Flowers
A.D.A.D.S. Jayalath, T.G.A.G.D. Amarawansha, D.P. Nawinna, P.V.D. Nadeeshan, H.P. Jayasuriya, (14th IEEE International Conference of Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS))
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Predictive Analytics Platform for Organic Cultivation Management
R. Rathnayake, E. Ekanayake, K. Kahandawala, W. de Silva, D.P. Nawinna, D. Kasthurirathna,
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Ayurveda Knowledge Sharing Platform with Sinhala Virtual Assistant
A Jayalath, P.V.D. Nadeeshan, T. Amarawansh, H.P. Jayasuriya, D. Nawinna, (2019 International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC))
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On the Effectiveness using Machine Learning and Gaussian Plume Model for Plant Disease Dispersion Prediction and Simulation
R. Miriyagalla, Y. Samarawickrama, D. Ranaweera, L. Liyanage, D. Kasthurirathna, D. Nawinna, J.Wijekoon, (International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC))
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Measuring Software Integration Effort: Identifying Factors Affecting Integration of Software Systems
H. Edirisinghe, D. Nawinna, S. Thelijjagoda, (National Information Technology Conference (NITC) )
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A Smart System for Solid Waste Management in Sri Lanka
M. K C. Krishadi, T.M.B. M. Thepulangoda, K.C. Baddegama, G.M. I. D.K Senevirathne, D. P. Nawinna, T. W. A. Karunasena, (The 9th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment (ICSBE))
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Effects of ICT-enabled Social Capital on Inter-Firm Collaboration and Performance: Empirical Evidence from an Emerging Economy
D. P. Nawinna, J. R. Venable, “Journal of Information Technology for Development”
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The Role of Social Capital and ICT in Inter-Firm Collaboration on Syndicated Development Loans: An Empirical Study of the Finance Industry in Sri Lanka
D. P. Nawinna, J. R. Venable, (AIS SIGGlobDev Pre-ICIS Workshop)
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The Role of Social Capital and ICT in Corporate Social Responsibility in a Developing Economy: An Empirical Study of the Finance Industry in Sri Lanka
D. P. Nawinna, J. R. Venable, (AIS SIGGlobDev Pre-ECIS Workshop)
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Analysis and Improvement of a Construction Permit Approval Process: A Teaching Case for Developing Business Process Development Capabilities, Targeting Developing Nations
K. Weerasinghe, W. Bandara, T. Dharmasena, M. Kuruppubandara, D. Nawinna, (5th Australasian Conference on Information Systems - ACIS)
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Tourist behavior analytical system
Mrs. Dasuni Nawinna, (National Conference on Technology and Management - NCTM)
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Gamified Learning Environment for Special Needs Education in Sri Lankan Primary Schools
L A V N Rajakaruna, S A T N Karunarathne, L N Y Abeywardena, R A G K Ranathunga, D. P Nawinna, T. Halloluwa, (4th National Conference on Technology and Management -NCTM)
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Android Based e-Learning Solution for Early Childhood Education in Sri Lanka
K. w. T. G. T. Priyankara, D. c. Mahawaththa, D. P. Nawinna, J. M. A. Jayasundara, K. D. N. Tharuka, s. K. Rajapaksha , (IEEE 8th International Conference on Computer Science & Education- ICCSE)
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Fostering Business Intelligence in Banks through Knowledge Management: A Case of Sri Lanka
D. P. Nawinna, (International Conference on Business Management and Information Systems )
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A Model of Knowledge Management: Delivering Competitive Advantage to S&M Software Industry in Sri Lanka
D. P. Nawinna, (6th International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems)
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