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info@sliit.lkCAREER SUMMARY
International Positions:
- Research Fellow, INTI International University, Malaysia (2024–Present)
National Positions:
- Member, Technical Evaluation Committee – National Initiative for Research and Development Commercialization (NIRDC), Presidential Secretariat (2025–Present)
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Member, Panel of Judges – Sri Lanka Inventors Commission (SLIC), Ministry of Science and Technology (2025–Present)
- Member, Resource Pool of Expertise for Research Review and Research Roadmap Development, Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology (2024–Present)
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Member, Technical Evaluation Committee – National Food Safety and Nutrition Data Operation Center, Presidential Secretariat (2022–2023)
- Member, Technical Evaluation Committee – Ministry of Education (2021–2022)
External Academic Positions:
- External Project Supervisor, BSc (Hons) in Management Information Systems, KIU University (2026–Present)
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External Second Marking Examiner, BSc in Information Technology, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (2025–Present)
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External Project Examiner, MSc in Information Technology, Northern Uni (2025–Present)
- External Moderator, BSc in Information Technology, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (2025–Present)
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External Project Examiner, MSc in Computer Science, University of Colombo School of Computing (2024–Present)
- External Moderator, BSc in Information Technology, SLIIT City Uni (Pvt) Ltd. (2017–2022)
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External Project Supervisor, BSc in Information Technology, SLIIT Computing (Pvt) Ltd. (2011)
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External Project Supervisor, BSc Research Project, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (2010)
Academic Positions at SLIIT:
- Associate Professor: April 2025 – Present
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Assistant Professor: April 2023 – March 2025
- Senior Lecturer (Higher Grade): April 2022 – March 2023
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Senior Lecturer: July 2017 – March 2022
- Lecturer: July 2012 – June 2017
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Assistant Lecturer: June 2009 – June 2012
Academic Administrative Roles at SLIIT:
- Program Coordinator, MSc in Information Technology: 2024 – Present
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Chair, Faculty Bylaw Committee, Faculty of Computing: 2026 – Present
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Program Coordinator, MSc in Information Technology (Enterprise Applications Development): 2019 – 2023
- Program Coordinator, BSc (Hons) in Computer Science: 2020 – 2023
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Academic Coordinator, Faculty of Computing: 2022 – 2024
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Research Project Technical Coordinator, Research Project Module, Faculty of Computing: 2024 – 2025
- Student Liaison, Faculty of Computing: 2013 – 2019
Administrative Roles at SLIIT:
- Coordinator, World University Ranking Activities: 2022 – 2025
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Administrative Coordinator, Computer Science and Software Engineering Department: 2019 – 2023
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science
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Master of Science (MSc) in Information Technology
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Bachelor of Science (BSc) Special Honours in Information Technology
HONOURS AND AWARDS
- Research Excellence Award, SLIIT — Scopus and Google Scholar Citation Category (200–499 citations); 260+ Scopus citations and 340+ Google Scholar citations, 2024
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Research Excellence Award, SLIIT — Outstanding Journal Publication Category (Q1 Scopus-indexed, Top 10%), 2024
- Co-author, Best Paper Award, 9th International Conference on Information Technology Research, 2024
- Winner, Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition, IEEE TechVerse, Sri Lanka, 2023
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Finalist, Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition, National Institute of Fundamental Studies, Sri Lanka, 2023
- Co-author, Best Paper Award, 5th International Conference on Advancements in Computing, 2023
- Research Excellence Award, SLIIT — Google Scholar Citation Category (50–199 citations); 50+ Google Scholar citations, 2023
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Finalist, Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 2022
- Merit Award, Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition, Sri Lankan Academy of Young Scientists, Sri Lanka, 2021
RESEARCH INTERESTS AND MEMBERSHIP
Research Interests
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Software Engineering
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Software Quality
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Machine Translation
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Machine Learning
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Augmented Reality
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Virtual Reality
Memberships
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Member – British Computer Society (BCS)
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Member – Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
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Member – Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
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Member – Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL)
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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Blockchain–AI–geolocation integrated architecture for mobile identity and OTP verification
G. G. D. Sulochana, and D. I. De Silva, “Future Internet” , pp. 534
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Bridging language barriers in programming education: Java programming assistance tool for Sinhala native speakers
K. S. N. Athukorala and D. I. De Silva, “International Journal of Computer Theory and Engineering (IJCTE)” , pp. 151–169
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The Impact of Software Testing on Serverless Applications
D. De Silva and L. Hewawasam, “in IEEE Access” , pp. 51086-51099
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The Vision Guard
L.N.C. Perera, G.M.T.K.D.S Suriyawansa, R.S Somarathne, P. B Ratnayaka, D. I De Silva, “International Journal of Research in Science and Technology (IJRST)” , pp. 179-188
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Sinhala to English Language Translator,”
Dilshan De Silva, Asanga Alahakoon, Imesha Udayangani, Vishva Kumara, Devinda Kolonnage, Harindu Perera, Samantha Thelijjagoda, (4thInternational Conference on Information and Automation for Sustainability (ICIAfS))
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Application of Transfer Based Machine Translation from Sinhala to English,"
D. I. De Silva, P.K.D.A. Alahakoon, P.V.I. Udayangani, D. Kolonnage, M.H.P. Perera, S. Thelijjagoda, (Forth SLIIT Research Symposium (PSRS))
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Applicability of Three Complexity Metrics.”
D. I. De Silva, N. Kodagoda, H. Perera, (International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer))
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Metrics Based Code Analyzing Tool,”
T.H.M. Fernando, M.D.S. Fernando, A. Senevirathne, N.Amarasinghe, D. Indraraj, N. Kodagoda, (First National Conference on Technology and Management (NCTM))
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A Translator from Sinhala to English and English to Sinhala (SEES),”
L. Wijerathna, W.L.S.L. Somaweera, S.L. Kaduruwana, Y.V. Wijesinghe, D. I. De Silva, K. Pulasinghe, S. Thelijjagoda, (International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer))
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Automated Code Analyser
Hansini M. Fernando, Damith R. Kothalawala, Dilshan I. De Silva, Nuwan Kodagoda, (IASTED International Conference on Engineering and Applied Science (EAS))
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Applicability of Weyuker’s Properties Using Three Complexity Metrics,"
D. I. De Silva, N. Kodagoda, (8th International Conference on Computer Science & Education (ICCSE))
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Applicability of Three Cognitive Complexity Metrics,”
D. I. De Silva, N. Weerawarna, K. Kuruppu, N. Ellepola, N. Kodagoda, (. 8th International Conference on Computer Science & Education (ICCSE))
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Interactive Mobile Based Tour Guide,"
M.U.E. Wijesuriya, S.U. Mendis, B.E.S. Bandara, K.P. Mahawattage, N. Walgampaya, D. De Silva, (SAITM Research Symposium on Engineering Advancements(RSEA))
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An Interactive Programming Assistance Tool (iPAT) for Instructors and Novice Programmers,”
Milan Amaratunga, Gayan Wickramasinghe, Milinda Deepal, Oshani Perera, Dilshan De Silva, Samantha Rajapakse, (8th International Conference on Computer Science & Education (ICCSE))
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A Fully Functional Shopping Mall Application - SHOPPING EYE,”
K. M. D. M Karunarathna, H. M. D. A Weerasingha, M. M Rumy, M. M. Rajapaksha, N Kodagoda, D. I. De Silva, (4th National Conference on Technology and Management (NCTM))
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Design Traps Detection in a Software Design Life Cycle,”
M. L. N Gomes, L. Nijanthan, A. A. S. L. Dias, D. S. N. Mahagamarachchi, H. K. Prasanna Sumathipala, Dilshan I. De Silva, (4th National Conference on Technology and Management (NCTM))
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Universal Service Hub with GUI Web Service Development Platform,”
G .S. K. Perera, K. B. Ranaweera, K. A. N. Damayanthi, A. T. M. De Silva, D. I. De Silva, D. Wijendra, (4th National Conference on Technology and Management (NCTM))
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Augmented Reality Based Platform for Simulation of 3D Models, Generated with a Series of 2D Images, on Real Environment,”
S. A. D. Nimesha Nishadi Ashinshanie, Adhil Hazari, H. N. Rupasinghe, Dulmini P. Hettiarchchi, D. I. De Silva, (8th European Modelling Symposium on Mathematical Modelling and Computer Simulation (EMS))
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The Shopping Eye as Fully Functional Shopping Mall Application,”
K. M. D. M Karunarathna, H. M. D. A Weerasingha, M. M Rumy, M. M. Rajapaksha, D. I. De Silva, N Kodagoda, (IEEE 2nd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Modelling and Simulation (AIMS))
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The Vision Guard,”
L.N.C. Perera, G.M.T.K.D.S Suriyawansa, R.S Somarathne, P. B Ratnayaka, D. I De Silva, “International Journal of Research in Science and Technology (IJRST)” , pp. 179-188
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Limitations of an Object-Oriented Metric: Weighted Complexity Measure,”
D. I. De Silva, S. R. Kodituwakku, A. J. Pinidiyaarachchi, N Kodagoda, (6th International Conference on Software Engineering and Service Science (ICSESS))
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Improvements to a Complexity Metric: CB Measure,”
D. I. De Silva, S. R. Kodituwakku, A. J. Pinidiyaarachchi, N Kodagoda, (IEEE 10th International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS))
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Intelligent Document Writer (iDocWriter),”
D. I. De Silva, S. A. U. S. Samaratunge, K. Srirankan, (International Conference on Computational Techniques in Information and Communication Technologies (ICCTICT))
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Analysis of Weighted Composite Complexity Measure,”
D. I. De Silva, (International Conference on Computational Techniques in Information and Communication Technologies (ICCTICT))
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iShop — Shopping application for visually challenged,”
D. I. De Silva, M. R. A. Nashry, S. Varathalingam, R. Murugathas, T. K. Suriyawansa, (9th International Conference on Knowledge and Smart Technology (KST))
