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info@sliit.lkCAREER SUMMARY
- April 2023 - Present - Senior Lecturer (Higher- Grade)
- June 2021 - March 2023 - Lecturer, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
- 2017-2020 – Graduate Research Assistant (PhD candidate), Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
- February 2017 – July 2017 – Instructor (Temporary), Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
- August 2014 – August 2015 - Trainee web developer, LankaCom (pvt) Ltd
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2020 - 2017 PhD in Information Technology and Entomology ,Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
- 2017- B.Sc. (Hons) degree in Information Technology (specializing Software Engineering), Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology.
HONOURS AND AWARDS
- National Science Foundation grant for MPhil/PhD research.
- Grant number: RG/2017/EB/01
- Best Paper Award in ICT in 2nd International Conference on Theory and practice in Melbourne, Australia (28th-29th October 2016)
- Merit award in Poster presentation at the first SLIIT Student Research Symposium (2016)
- Semi Finalist in National Best Quality ICT Awards (NBQSA) 2016
RESEARCH INTERESTS AND MEMBERSHIP
Research Interests
- Deep Learning.
- Computer vision .
- Computational biology: Analysis and modeling.
Memberships
- Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS)
- IEEE member in Sri Lanka section
RESEARCH CLUSTERS
Mixed Reality (MR)
Exploring immersive technologies like AR/VR and computer vision to transform industries such as education, healthcare, and entertainment through interactive digital experiences.
Centre of Excellence for AI (CEAI)
A multidisciplinary initiative advancing AI research in machine learning, NLP, and big data analytics to solve complex global challenges and drive intelligent decision-making.
PUBLICATIONS
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Machine Learning and Image Processing Based Approach for Improving Milk Production and Cattle Livestock Management,
W. M. C. S. Bandara, W. A. L. Priyasarani, Y. N. Dhanarathna, S. C. H. Jaanvi, A. Karunasena and D. L. Abeywardhana, (2022 13th International Conference on Computing Communication and Networking Technologies (ICCCNT))
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Hastha: Online Learning Platform for Hearing Impaired
D. Wanasinghe, C. Maddugoda, H. Ramawickrama, T. Munasinghe, L. Abeywardhana and Y. Mallawarachchi, (2022 22nd International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer))
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Automated vehicle insurance claims processing using computer vision, natural language processing,
N. Fernando, A. Kumarage, V. Thiyaganathan, R. Hillary and L. Abeywardhana, (2022 22nd International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer))
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Enhancing Conversational AI Model Performance and Explainability for Sinhala-English Bilingual Speakers
I. Dissanayake, S. Hameed, A. Sakalasooriya, D. Jayasinghe, L. Abeywardhana and D. Wijendra, (2022 4th International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC))
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A new paradigm for insect classification: Using machine learning approaches
CD Dangalle, L Abeywardhana, YW Mallawarachchi,
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Insight: Personal Assistant Mobile Application for Visually Impaired in Sri Lanka
Lakmini Abeywardhana Dhammika H De Silva, Nimesha Guruge,Sandasala Siriwardhana,Ganindu Ranasinghe, (2nd International Conference on Theory and Practice (ICTP-2016))
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Selecting the most suitable classification algorithm for tiger beetle identification using morphometric data and habitat data
DL Abeywardhana, CD Dangalle, Anupiya Nugaliyadde, Yashas Mallawarachchi, (Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium of the University of Colombo.)
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Analysing feature importance for identification of tiger beetles using machine learning
DL Abeywardhana, CD Dangalle, Anupiya Nugaliyadde, Yashas Mallawarachchi, (Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium of the University of Colombo)
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An Ultra-Specific Image Dataset for Automated Insect Identification
DL Abeywardhana, CD Dangalle, Anupiya Nugaliyadde, Yashas Mallawarachchi, “Multimedia Tools and Applications” , pp. 3223–3251
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Deep learning approach to classify Tiger beetles of Sri Lanka
DL Abeywardhana, CD Dangalle, Anupiya Nugaliyadde, Yashas Mallawarachchi, “Ecological Informatics”
