Dinithi Lorensuhewa is an Assistant Lecturer at the Faculty of Computing, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), Malabe, where she supports first-year students in building the communication and academic foundations they need to thrive in a technology-driven field.

Her professional background spans English language education, communication skill development, and training, with experience across several recognised institutions including the University of Kelaniya, Aquinas College of Higher Studies, and Lyceum Campus. This breadth of exposure has shaped her into a facilitator who adapts confidently to diverse learner profiles and academic contexts.

Dinithi's academic research interests lie at the intersection of language and learning: psycholinguistics, applied linguistics, teaching methodology, language policy, and technology-enhanced language learning. She is particularly drawn to evidence-based strategies that translate research into meaningful, measurable skill development for students.

She is passionate about designing and delivering learning experiences that go beyond content delivery, creating environments where students grow in confidence, capability, and professional readiness.

• MA in Linguistics (2024 - Present), Department of Linguistics, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya
• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), Open University of Sri Lanka (2024 - Present)
• BA (Hons) Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), Department of English Language Teaching, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya (2020 -2024)

• The Keynote Speaker of Merge, the hybrid conference organized by the Rotaract Club of University of Kelaniya (2024)
• The Winner of the intra-university article competition for the magazine ‘Career Fair 2024’ organized by the Career Guidance Unit, University of Kelaniya. (2024)
• The Winner of the inter-university article competition for the premier magazine ‘Exposition’ organized by the Department of Industrial Management, University of Kelaniya. (2023)
• The Best Mentor 2023, Most emerging Project Chair of the year 2022 for a project organized by the Rotaract Club of University of Kelaniya(2022 - 23) and nominated for the most ourtstanding project chair.
• Special Award for ‘COURTESY’ at the Annual Prize Distribution of Sacred Heart convent. (2016)
• Gold, Silver, Bronze Medal winner for Television news Reading, Prose Speaking, Verse Speaking at Voice Over Festivals held by Associates of Eisteddfod Lanka and British Arts Associations. (2005 - 2014)

• Artificial Intelligence in Education
• Computational Linguistics
• Education
• Applied Linguistics
• Language & Structure

Exploring the Gap Between Formal English Proficiency and Spontaneous Communicative Performance Among Undergraduates: Designing a Mobile-Assisted Communication Enhancement Application

This study aims to investigate whether undergraduate students who demonstrate formal English proficiency are able to communicate effectively in spontaneous real-life interactions. Through small-talk activities, interviews, and communicative tasks, the research will explore factors such as communication anxiety, confidence, hesitation, and language-processing strategies that influence spontaneous communication