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
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Revolutionizing Tamil Language Analysis: A Natural Language Processing Model Development Approach
G. Ravichandiran, V. Sivabaskaran, T. Uthayakumar, S. Vyravanathan, J. Krishara and K. Rajendran,
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Age-Related Retinal Disease Identification Using Image Processing and Deep Learning
T. Gamage, C. Jayasingha, C. Dombepola, D. Wijendra, K. Premarathne and J. Krishara,
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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,
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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,
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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,
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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,
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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,
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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”
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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”
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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,
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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,,
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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,
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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”
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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”
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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,
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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,
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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,
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Enhancing Diabetic Shoe Insole Customization with AI-Driven Approaches
Nesali Ariyasinghe, Ushani Dahanayake, Kumeshi Samarasinghe, Duneesha Samarakoon, Jenny Krishara, Ishara Weerathunga,
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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,
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A Smart Waste Disposal System: To Encourage Proper Waste Disposal
Danuri Alwis, Pawani Munasinghe, Shehara Rajapaksha, Bhanuka Ranawaka, Jenny Krishara, Wishalya Tissera,
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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,,
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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,
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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,
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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,
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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,