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Dr. Harinda Fernando
Assistant Professor
Faculty of Computing | Computer Systems Engineering
Career Summary
- Overview
Senior academic with 18 years of experience in tertiary education across Australia and Sri Lanka. My expertise spans Cyber Security, Networking, and Machine Learning, encompassing technical, research, and teaching domains. Over the past 13 years, I have supervised more than 200 undergraduate and 30 postgraduate dissertations, demonstrating my strong commitment to academic mentorship.
I have a proven track record in curriculum development, revision, and localization, ensuring that programs meet diverse educational needs and standards. Additionally, I have successfully negotiated and developed transnational academic partnerships, fostering collaboration and exchange between institutions. My experience extends to leadership, management, and administration within higher education, where I have effectively led teams, managed projects, and contributed to the overall strategic vision of academic institutions.
- Experience
- SLIIT Uni - Sri Lanka
- 2023 - Current - Cluster Lead - Information Assurance and Security Research Cluster
- 2023 - Current - Assistant Professor
- 2023 - Current - Program Coordinator (MSc - Cybersecurity) | Faculty of Computing
- 2022 - 2023 - Senior Lecturer (HG) | Faculty of Computing
- 2022 - 2023 - Program Coordinator (MSc - IS) | Faculty of Computing
- 2022 - 2023 - Coordinator (CDAP) | Faculty of Computing
- APIIT - Sri Lanka
- 2021 - 2022 - Head | Cybersecurity and Cloud Computing Research Lab
- 2014 - 2022 - Senior Lecturer | School of Computing
- 2017 - 2022 - Final Year Project Coordinator | School of Computing
- 2016 - 2019 - Head | School of Computing
- 2014 - 2016 - Award Coordinator | School of Computing
- Deakin University - Australia
- 2013 - 2013 - Research Assistant
- 2008 - 2013 - Sessional Lecturer
- SLIIT Uni - Sri Lanka
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD In Computing (2008 - 2012) - Deakin University, Australia
- Research Domains - Cybersecurity, Networking and IOT
- BBIT (Hons) (2004 - 2007) - Deakin University, Australia
HONOURS AND AWARDS
- Judge of "National Best Quality Software Awards" (NBQSA) for years 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2023
- Recipient of "Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP)" scholarship for PhD
- Inducted into the Golden Key Honor Society
- Placed on Deans List for Undergraduate Degree
- Awarded AINTEC 2024 Travel grant - 2000 USD
- Awarded SLIIT research grants for the years:
- 2002 - Principal Investigator - 400,000 LKR
- 2003 - Co-Investigator - 400,000 LKR
- 2004 - Principle Investigator - 500,000 LKR
Research Interests and Memberships
Research Interests
- Machine Learning/Deep Learning (ML/DL)
- Cyber Security (CS)
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Networking and Network Security
- Cloud Computing
Memberships
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
- Senior Member of Institute of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (SMIEEE)
- Member of Institution of Engineering and Technology (MIET)
- Member of the Australian Computer Society (MACS)
- Committee Member - IEEE ComSoc Society - Sri Lanka Chapter
Ongoing Research
Personal Research
- Deep Learning Based Prediction of the Properties of Nanoparticles for Use in Healthcare
- Deep Learning for Network Attack Detection on Resource Constrainted Edge Device
- A Framework for Improving Youth Social Media Users’ Cyber-Risk Profile
MPhil Supervision
- A novel DNA-based quantum-safe encryption algorithm for IoT devices - Deemantha Siriwardena
- Securing Autonomous Vehicle Communications and Privacy: Novel Approaches to V2V Trust - Niranjan Meegammana
- Enhancing the Accuracy and Security of Federated Learning Systems - Kaushalya Rajapakse
- Acoustic-Based Fault Detection and Diagnosis in Automotive Engines - Nelum Amarasena
- Enhancing Mobile Forensic Analysis of Social Networking Applications on Android Smartphones through Intelligent Data Analytics and Cognitive Computing - Ayesha Wijesooriya
My Publications
Book Chapters
- H. S. Fernando and J. Abawajy " Malware Detection and Prevention in RFID Systems " N. Bessis, Internet of things and inter-cooperative computational technologies for collective intelligence, Ed. 1, 2013, Springer,
- H. Fernando and J. Abawajy " A Security Framework for Networked RFID " J. Abawajy, Internet and Distributed Computing Advancements: Theoretical Frameworks and Practical Applications, Ed. 1, 2012, IGI Global, pp.28,
Journal Publications
- J. Abawajy and H. Fernando " "Policy-based SQLIA Detection and Prevention Approach for RFID Systems" " Journal for Computer Standards & Interfaces, vol.38, 2015, pp.64-71, Elsevier - ScienceDirect , 10.1016/j.csi.2014.08.005,
- W. C. Y. S. Lowe, A. P. O. Kithma, H. Fernando, L. Abeywardhana " "Integrated Human-Proximity and Recognition for Detecting Smart Object Ownership in Organizational Settings" " International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology, vol.7, Issue 10, 2023, pp.185, ProQuest, 10.47001/IRJIET/2023.710024,
- I. R. Senanayake, B.J. D. A. Weerasekara, H.T. A. Siriwardana, N. G. R. P. Ekanayake, H. Fernando, T. Kelegama " "Smart Navigation System for Supermarket" " International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology, vol.7, Issue 10, 2023, pp.543, ProQuest, 10.47001/IRJIET/2023.710071,
- K. H. Vidanage, H. Fernando, L. Abeywardhana " "Human, Object and Pose Detection for Theft Prevention through Surveillance System" " International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology, vol.7, Issue 11, 2023, pp.160, ProQuest, 10.47001/IRJIET/2023.711023,
Conference Proceedings
- H. Fernando and H. Mahdin A Web based peer-to-Peer RFID Architecture in The Second International Conference on Recent Advances on Soft Computing and Data Mining, year 2016, Bandung, Indonesia, pp.549 - 559, Springer,
- H. Fernando and J. Abawajy A Hybrid Mutual Authentication Protocol for RFID in 7th International ICST Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Systems: Computing, Networking and Services, year 2010, Sydney, Australia, pp.310 - 317, Springer,
- H. Fernando and J. Abawajy A RFID Architecture Framework for Global Supply Chain Applications in 11th International Conference on Information Integration and Web-based Application and Services, year 2009, Kular Lampur, Malaysia, pp.313 - 320, ACM Digital Library,
- H. Fernando and J. Abawajy Mutual Authentication Protocol for Networked RFID Systems in 10th IEEE International Conference on Trust, Security and Privacy in Computing and Communication, year 2011, Changsa, China, pp.417 - 424, IEEE Computer Society,
- H. Fernando and J. Abawajy Securing RFID Systems from SQLIA in International Conference on Algorithms and Architectures for Parallel Processing, year 2011, Melbourne, Australia, pp.245 - 254, Springer,
- R. Chitty, K. Gunawikrama and H. Fernando Development of Loan Default Prediction Model for Finance Companies in Sri Lanka – A Case Study in International Conference on Data Science and Its Applications (ICoDSA), year 2022, Bandung, Indonesia, IEEE, 6 -7 July 2022,
- I. Kiridena, D. Marasinghe, R. Karunarathne, K. Wijethunga, H. Fernando Emotion and Mentality Monitoring Assistant (EMMA) in 8th International Conference on Communication and Electronics Systems (ICCES), year 2023, pp.1572-1579, IEEE,
- Y. Wimukthi, H. Kottegoda, D. Andaraweera, P. Palihena, H. Fernando, D. Kasthurirathnae Advancing Canine Health and Care: A Multifaceted Approach using Machine Learning in 5th International Congress on Human-Computer Interaction, Optimization and Robotic Applications (HORA), year 2023, pp.1-6, IEEE,
- S. D. Rajkumar, I. U. Dewpura, P Fernandez, C. Maduka, H. Fernando, S. Rajapakshe MindRelax: Smart System for Emotion and Mental Stress Monitoring, Detection and Management in 2023 5th International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC), year 2024, Colombo, pp.268-273, IEEE, 12-13 December,
- W. L. D. C. K. De Alwis Gunathilake, S. H. Kalansooriya, W. A. P. Shavinda, S. H. K. Madushan, H. Fernando, D. Kasthurirathna Deep Learning-Based Approach for Real-Time Traffic Signal Optimization and Vehicle Surveillance in 2023 5th International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC), year 2024, Colombo, pp.41-46, IEEE, 12-13 December,
- N. W. Meegammana, H. Fernando Detection of Network Attacks on Application Servers Using Deep Learning in IoT Environments in 2023 5th International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC), year 2024, Colombo, pp.645-650, IEEE, 12-13 December,
- O. V. D. E. Roshani, H. M. K. J. J. Ayuwardhana, P. H. M. S. Rodrigo, R. U. Hewageegana, H. Fernando, D. I. DeSilva Novel Approach for Enhancing Mental Well-Being Through Machine Learning Techniques in 2023 5th International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC), year 2023, Colombo, pp.651-656, IEEE, 12-13 December,
- T. S. Perera, A. N. Garusinghe, T. S. De Silva, T. K. Senevirathne, K. Y. Abeywardena, H. Fernando Electronic Voting System Using Blockchain Technology in 2023 5th International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC), year 2023, Colombo, pp.460-465, IEEE, 12-13 December,
- W. H. K. Fernando, P. L. D. N. Perera, M. I. N. Fernando, P. T. E. W. Gunasekara, H. Fernando, R. De Zoysa Empowering Deaf Children with Sinhala Sign Language, Emotion Detection, and Sound Recognition in 2023 5th International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC), year 2024, Colombo, pp.388-393, IEEE, 12-13 December,
- K. N. Dilshan, H. A. C. K Rathnayake, L. P. T. L. Pathirana, D. H. S. V. Dhanapala, H. Fernando, P. K. W. Abeygunawardhana Blockchain-Based Decentralized Breast Cancer Patient Monitoring System for Remote Healthcare Security in 2023 5th International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC), year 2024, Colombo, pp.573-578, IEEE, 12-13 December,
- K. Mudunkotuwa, C. Senadeera, B. Gunawardana, O. Pathiraja, D. Wijendra, H. Fernando Water Quality Assessment of Reservoirs in Sri Lanka in 2023 5th International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC), year 2023, Colombo, pp.810-815, IEEE, 12-13 December,
World Wide Web
- H. Fernando and J. Abawajy " Enhancing RFID performance and security in networked environments "https://dro.deakin.edu.au/view/DU:30056787." By: Deakin University By: 2012
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