Dr. Sanvitha Kasthuriarachchi

Associate Professor | Department of Information Technology | Faculty of Computing

CAREER SUMMARY

Sanvitha Kasthuriarachchi is a Senior Lecturer and a researcher in the field of Computer Science who is attached to the Department of Information Technology in the Faculty of Computing, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka. 

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • PhD in Computer Science
  • M.Sc. in Information Technology
  • B.Sc. Special Hons in Information Technology

HONOURS AND AWARDS

Best paper award - Gold Medal for “Interactive Tool to Visualize the Performance of Students in Online Learning”, International Poster Presentation Competition, October 2020. 

RESEARCH INTERESTS AND MEMBERSHIP

Research Interests

Big Data Analytics, Data Mining, Machine Learning, Education

Memberships

IEEE

IET

CSSL

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

  • Conference Proceedings 2023

    Building NLP Tools to Process Sinhala Text Data Written using English Letters

    WSA Kurera, RK Rajapaksha, HAP Rupasinghe, KLDUB Liyanage, Sanvitha Kasthuriarachchi, Samantha Rajapakshe, (2022 4th International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC))

  • Conference Proceedings 2023

    Health Care–A Personalized Guidance for Non-Communicable Diseases

    DDTD Dakshima, K Seliya Mindula, RMSJ Rathnayake, Sanvitha Kasthuriarachchi, AK Buddhi Chathuranga, Dilani Lunugalage, (2022 4th International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC))

  • Conference Proceedings 2022

    A Surveillance System Controlling Covid-19 in Office Environments

    DPA Bandara, SPDD Prera, DNPDD Perera, Pasindu Nimsara D Silva, Sanvitha Kasthuriarachchi, UU Samantha Rajapaksha, (2022 4th International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC))

  • Conference Proceedings 2022

    Mobile Application for Mental Health Using Machine Learning

    ES Mendis, LW Kasthuriarachchi, HPKL Samarasinha, Sanvitha Kasthuriarachchi, Samantha Rajapaksa, (2022 4th International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC))

  • Journal Publications 2021

    Three-Layer Stacked Generalization Architecture With Simulated Annealing for Optimum Results in Data Mining

    Kasthuriarachchi, K. T., Liyanage, S. R, “International Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (IJAIML)” , pp. 1-27

  • Conference Proceedings 2018

    EduMiner- An Automated Data Mining Tool for Intelligent Mining of Educational Data

    Kasthuriarachchi, K.T.S. and Liyanage, S.R., (3rd International Conference on Advances in Computing and Technology (ICACT ‒ 2018))

  • Conference Proceedings 2018

    Predicting Students’ Academic Performance using Utility Based Educational Data Mining

    K. T. S. Kasthuriarachchi and S. R. Liyanage, (Frontier Computing- Theory, Technologies and Applications)

  • Conference Proceedings 2018

    Use of Utility Based Interestingness Measures to Predict the Academic Performance of Technology Learners in Sri Lanka

    K. T. S. Kasthuriarachchi and S. R. Liyanage, (13th International Conference on Computer Science & Education (ICCSE))

  • Book Chapters 2018

    A Data Mining Approach to Identify the Factors Affecting the Academic Success of Tertiary Students in Sri Lanka

    Sanvitha Kasthuriarachchi K.T., Liyanage S.R., Bhatt C.M. ,

  • Conference Proceedings 2017

    Recommendations for Students in Higher Education: A Machine Learning Approach

    K.T.S. Kasthuriarachchi, S.R.Liyanage, (International Postgraduate Research Conference)

  • Conference Proceedings 2017

    Knowledge Discovery with Data Mining for Predicting Students’ Success Factors in Tertiary Education System in Sri Lanka

    K.T.S. Kasthuriarachchi, S.R.Liyanage, (Sri Lanka Association for Artificial Intelligence 12th Annual Conference)

  • Conference Proceedings 2016

    A Review of Data Mining Methods for Educational Decision Support

    K.T.S. Kasthuriarachchi, Chintan M. Bhatt, S.R.Liyanage, (International Postgraduate Research Conference, University of Kelaniya)

  • Conference Proceedings 2018

    An Interactive Visualization Tool for Learning Sorting Algorithms

    K.T.S. Kasthuriarachchi, (7th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies )

  • Conference Proceedings 2015

    Design of Auxiliary Simulator for Analyzing the Deadlock Occurrence using Banker’s Algorithm

    K.T.S. Kasthuriarachchi, U.U.S.K. Rajapakshe, ((IEEE) International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions )

  • Journal Publications 2015

    A Case of Identification of the Importance of Communication Skills for IT Undergraduates

    K.T.S. Kasthuriarachchi , “International Journal of Integrated Computer Applications & Research ”

  • Conference Proceedings 2015

    An Adhoc Network Based Mobile Android Remote Controller (REMODROID)

    M. D. K. N. Senevirathne, P. H. V. Vishwani, K. T. S. Kasthuriarachchi , (5th International Research Symposium on Engineering Advancements )

  • Conference Proceedings 2014

    Advance Technology for Kids to Improve Knowledge and Skills using Motion Gesture Recognition – Leap Mania

    K.G.M.P. Nandasiri, N.H.C.E.M. Nawarathna, M.M.R. Mohamad, H.M.C.K. Herath, K. T. Sanvitha Kasthuriarachchi, Dinuka Wijendra, (4th National Conference on Technology & Management( NCTM)-Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology)

  • Conference Proceedings 2014

    Automated Customer Care Service System for Finance Companies

    A.K. Warnapura, D.S Rajapaksha, H.P. Ranawaka, P.S.S.J. Fernando, K.T.S. Kasthuriarachchi, D. Wijendra , (4th National Conference on Technology & Management( NCTM)-Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology)

  • Conference Proceedings 2014

    Bridging the Skill Gap between Information technology Academy and Industry: Case of Identification of IT Skills needed in IT Undergraduates

    K.T.S. Kasthuriarachchi, L. Abeysiri , (4th National Conference on Technology & Management( NCTM)-Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology)

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