inner-banner

Prof. Samantha Thelijjagoda

Pro Vice-Chancellor

CAREER SUMMARY


    Samantha Thelijjagoda is a professor in Information Systems Engineering and he is currently serving as the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research & International) at Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT).

    He joined SLIIT in 2007 and held positions including Dean, SLIIT Business School, Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, Head, Department of Information Systems Engineering, Head, Department of Information Management, Postgraduate Course Coordinator at SLIIT and Course Leader for Enterprise Applications Development program of Sheffield Hallam University, UK.

    He is an active member of Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) and having international professional memberships of IEEE, AIS and IET organizations. He is the country representative of Technical Committee 8 (TC-8: Information Systems) of International Federation of Information Processing (IFIP). He is also an accredited skills assessor for Skills Certifications of IT professionals in Sri Lanka which is done by Australian Computer Society (ACS).

    His research interests are Computational models of human language processing (NLP), Human language technology (HLT) such as Machine Translations, Information Extraction etc. and Digital linguistics (Corpus Linguistics) which are associated with the area of Computational Linguistics.

    • 2023.01 todate – Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research & International)
    • 2018.01 to 2022.12 – Dean, SLIIT Business School 
    • 2017.04 to 2017.12 – Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research 
    • 2016.12 to 2017.03 – Acting Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research 
    • 2015.01 to 2016.11 – Head, Department of Information Systems Engineering, Faculty of Computing
    • 2012.01 to 2014.12 – Head, Department of Information Management, Faculty of Business 
    • 2016.12 to date - Professor in Information Systems Engineering, Faculty of Computing
    • 2008.09 to 2016.11- Senior Lecturer (Higher Grade)
    • 2007.09 to 2008.09- Senior Lecturer 
    • 2009.09 to 2015.12- Postgraduate Course Coordinator, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

    • Ph.D. in Information Systems Engineering, Gifu University, Japan
    • M.Eng. in Electronics and Computer Engineering, Gifu University, Japan
    • B.A. in Statistics (Special) First Class Honours, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka

RESEARCH INTERESTS AND MEMBERSHIP

Research Interests

    • Computational models of human language processing
      • Natural Language Processing
    • Human language technology (HLT)
      • Machine Translation
      • Information Extraction
      • Speech Recognition
      • Spoken Language Systems
      • Mobile Translations
    • Digital linguistics
      • Corpus Linguistics

Memberships

    • Member – Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL)
    • Member – Institution of Engineering and Technology, UK.
    • Member – Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, USA.
    • Member – Association for Information Systems, USA.

MY PUBLICATIONS

Journal Publications

  • Thelijjagoda S., Imai Y. and Ikeda T "Japanese-Sinhalese Machine Translation System Jaw/Sinhalese, Journal of National Science Foundation"
  • Mohamad Kalith, David Ashirvatham and Samantha Thelijjagoda " Isolated to Connected Tamil Digit Speech Recognition System Based on Hidden Markov Model"
  • S. N. Samsudeen and S. Thelijjagoda "Sri Lankan Citizens' User Behavior towards E-Government Services"
  • S. N. Samsudeen and S. Thelijjagoda "University Academics' Behavioral to Use E-Government Services in Sri Lanka"
  • Thelijjagoda, S. "Japanese-Sinhalese Machine Translations"
  • Kalith M. & Thelijjagoda, S "Automatic Speech Recognition for Tamil"
  • Bhagya Devanarayana and Samantha Thelijjagoda "Influences on Handheld POS Usage in Star Class Hotels-Sri Lanka"
  • Shibly F.H.A. and S. Thelijjagoda "Development of a Web Based Electronic Waste Management System: A Study with Special Reference to Recycling Companies in Sri Lanka"
  • S. N. Samsudeen and S. Thelijjagoda "Factors Influencing Undergraduates' Intention to Use e-Government Services: Reference to South Eastern University of Sri Lanka"
  • Navaz S.S & Thelijjagoda, S ""
  • Thelijjagoda S., Imai Y., Elikewala N., Ikeda T "Japanese-Sinhalese MT System (Jaw/Sinhalese) and a Solution for the Translation of Japanese Function words after Predicate in to Sinhalese, Proceedings of Asian Symposium on Natural Language Processing to Overcome Language Barriers"
  • Thelijjagoda S., Elikewala N., Shieh J., Hyodo Y. and Ikeda T "Generating of Sinhalese Expression in Japanese-Sinhalese Machine Translation System"
  • Ahamed.S & Thelijjagoda.S "Electronic Waste Management System"
  • Thelijjagoda S., Imai Y., Elikewala N., Ikeda T "Sinhalese Generation Rule and Machine Translation System Jaw/Sinhalese"
  • Thelijjagoda S., Imai Y., Elikewala N., Ikeda T "Machine Translation System Jaw/Sinhalese"
  • Imai Y., Shieh J., Thelijjagoda S., Elikewala N., Chaw M., Bu Z., Ikeda T "Machine Translation System for Japanese to Asian Languages"
  • Asai Y., Uno S., Bu S., Fukumoto S., Tanaka U., Tanaka N., Thelijjagoda S., Chau N., Nign K., Yoshida A., Taniguchi M., Isaji K., Matsomoto T. and Ikeda T "Machine Translation System Jaw and Translation experiment to several languages"
  • Elikewala N., Thelijjagoda S., Hyodo Y. and Ikeda T. "The correspondence of the case-marking particle equivalents in Japanese-Sinhalese"
  • Elikewala N., Thelijjagoda S., Hyodo Y. and Ikeda T "Translation rules for tense-aspect in Japanese-Sinhalese Machine translations"
  • Elikewala N., Thelijjagoda S., Hyodo Y. and Ikeda T "A Comparison of Expression Structure between Japanese and Sinhalese Machine Translations"
  • Sambhanthan, A., Thelijjagoda, S. and Tan, J. "Implications for Utilizing YouTube based Community, Interactions for Destination Marketing: Investigation of a Typology Approach,"
  • H. M. Hennayake and S. Thelijjagoda " The Impact of Social Media Networking (SMN towards Business Environment in Sri Lanka,"
  • N. T. Weerawarna, H.M.H.R.B. Haththella, G.K.B.R. Ambadeniya, L.H.S.S. Chandrasiri, M.S.L. Bandara, S.S. Thelijjagoda "CyberMate ~ Artificial Intelligent Business Help Desk Assistant With Instance Messaging Services"
  • I.Kiriwandeniya, U.A.Ruwan, S. Samarasinghe, P.A.Samarakoon, C. Kahandawarachchi and S.Thelijjagoda "Developing a Post Implementation Framework for ERP Systems with Special Reference to Sri Lanka"
  • A.M. Weeratunga, S.A.U. Jayawardana, Hasindu P.M.A.K, W.P.M. Prashan and S. Thelijjagoda "Project Nethra - An Intelligent Assistant For The Visually Disabled To Interact With Internet Services"
  • K.U. Seneviratne, N.S. Attanayaka, A.W.M.H. Dhananjanie, W.A.S.U. Weragoda, A. Nugaliyadde and S. Thelijjagoda "Sinhala Named Entity Recognition System"
  • L.U. Somasiri, S.S.G. Galabada, H.M. Wijethunga, H.M. Dayananda, A. Nugaliyadde, S. Thelijjagoda,M. Rajasuriya "D-REHABIA: A Drug Addiction Recovery through Mobile Based Application"
  • Hattella, H., Ambadeniya G., Chandrasiri S., Weerawarna N., Bandara M. and S.Thelijjagoda "CyberMate: A Self-Explorative Artificial Intelligent Software Companion"
  • Perera S., Atahudahetti, S., Solangaarachchi S., Hennayake M., Weerasekara S. and Thelijjagoda S. "Mobile Advertising System (MAS)"
  • Kulatunga B., Samarawikrama R., Karunathilaka R., Rathnayaka K. and Thelijjagoda S. "Automated Synchronization Module for SAHANA Disaster Management System"
  • R. Hasarali, I. Mayadunne, U. Weerakoon, L. Samarasinghe, M. Weligodapola, and S. Thelijjagoda, "Evaluating the Effectiveness of Process Automation in the Sri Lankan Textile Manufacturing Industry"
  • Hattella, H., Ambadeniya G., Chandrasiri S., Weerawarna N., Bandara M. and S.Thelijjagoda "Automated Business Helpdesk Operated by Computerized AI Assistant via Instance Messaging Services"
  • Rathnapala D.G.R.R. , Lasanthi W.A.V.G., T.P.Piushani, De Silva G.K.H., Siriwardana T.N. and Thelijjagoda S. "Online Legal Advising System (OLAS)"
  • Jayaweera M. and Thelijjagoda S. "The Micro Level Challenges of Sri Lanka to Become a Competitive IT-BPO Destination"
  • Perera T. and Thelijjagoda S. "A Critical Analysis of ICT Education and Training on Vocational Education Sector in Sri Lanka"
  • Medawatta S and Thelijjagoda S. "Success Factors for Implementing Requirements-Based Testing (RBT) in Sri Lankan Software Industry"
  • Kalith I.M and Thelijjagoda S. "Automatic Speech Recognition System for Tamil Language"
  • Wickramasinghe S., Dissanayake T., Withana P.M., Gunasena D.,Fernando N. and Thelijjagoda S "Reducing Fishermen Intimidation via Vessel Monitoring and Fishermen Assisting"
  • Ashani Halpita & Samantha Thelijjagoda "An Exploratory Study on How Technology Makes Changes in Railway Transportation in Sri Lanka,"
  • K.R Niluka, S.S.M Saffri, S.W.L. Prabath, H.I.I.Perera, M.Weligodapola and S.Thelijjagoda "Analyzing the Extent of Utilizing Information Technology in Providing Information to Sri Lankan Tourism Industry"
  • G.T.U.V. Somaratne, N.T. Nugaliyadda, N.G. Sarangika, M.C. Amarasinghe, C. Kahandawarachchi and S. Thelijjagoda "Enhancing the Selection Criteria and Achievement Level in Sri Lankan Sports"
  • C.J. Kulathunge, R.S.M.M.S. Seneviratne, K.K.J. Kasthuriarachchi, B.H.S.H. Perera, N.T. Weerawarna, H.M.H.R.B. Haththella and S. Thelijjagoda "Automated Online Customer Care System Using Artificial Intelligence"
  • H.M.A.M. Herath, R.M.K.V.Rathnayake, Y.A.E.L.Amarasinghe, M.W.K. Rangana, N. Weerawarna and S. Thelijjagoda ( "Pilisarana ~ Cloud Based Communication Platform Connecting Donors and Needy People via Gamified Community Network"
  • S. Fernando and S. Thelijjagoda "Critical Analysis on Identifying the Effect of Military Training Simulations on Confidence Level of Soldiers"
  • C Herath, S. Thelijjagoda and W. K. T. M. Gunarathne "Stakeholders' Psychological Factors Affecting E-Learning Readiness in Higher Education Community in Sri Lanka"
  • De Silva, D. Alahakoon, A. Udayangani, I. Kumara, V. Kolonnage, D. Perera, H. and Thelijjagoda, S "Application of Transfer Based Machine Translations from Sinhala to English"
  • De Silva, D. Alahakoon, A. Udayangani, I. Kumara, V. Kolonnage, D. Perera, H. and Thelijjagoda, S. "Sinhala to English Language Translator"
  • Madurapperuma, T.S., Galkotuwa, Y.K.D., Gunawardana, G.L.C.A., Ramanayaka, R.A.D.K.M., Walpola, D.R.H. and Thelijjagoda, S "ERP Deployment in Manufacturing Industry in Sri Lankan Context"
  • Nawaz, S. S and Thelijjagoda, S. "Impact of Internet Experience on Citizens' Adoption of e-Government in Sri Lanka"
  • S.Y. Walpitagamage, S.S. Kekiriwaragodage, R.A.D.T.N. Ranasinhe, A.P.A.C. Ambagala, C. Kahandawarachchi and S. Thelijjagoda "E-Solution for the Newspaper Industry in Sri Lanka"
  • D.S.S. De Zoysa, J.M. Sampath, E.M.P De Seram, D.M.I.D. Dissanayake, L. Wijerathna and S. Thelijjagoda, "Project Bhashitha - Mobile Based Optical Character Recognition and Text-to-Speech System,"
  • Dilini Sewwandi, Kusal Perera, Sajith Sandaruwan, Oshani Lakchani, Anupiya Nugaliyadde and Samantha Thelijjagoda "Intelligent Personality Detection System Using Linguistic Features Based on Social Media Data"
  • Gunarathna M.D.E, De Silva M.P.C.M, Kuruppu A.N, Appuhamy H.D.K.I, Koggalahewa, D. and Thelijjagoda S. "NIHANDA: Giving an Ear to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children,"
  • Nayana Dharmasiri, Bashitha Gunathilake, Umavi Pathirana, Sajani Senevirathne, Anupiya Nugaliyadde and Samantha Thelijjagoda "Natural Language Processing for a Law Based Search Engine"
  • Dilini Sewwandi, Kusal Perera, Sajith Sandaruwan, Oshani Lakchani, Anupiya Nugaliyadde and Samantha Thelijjagoda, "Intelligent Personality Detection System Using Linguistic Features Based on Facebook Status and Likes"
  • T.T Weeramanthrie, C. N. Thilakumara, K.N.A.C Wijesiri, N. I. Fernando, Samantha Thelijjagoda, A. Gamage "ARROW: A Web-based Employee Turnover Analysis Tool for Effective Human Resource Management in Large Organizations"
  • Yasintha Perera, Nelunika Jayalath, Shenali Tissera, Oshani Bandara and Samantha Thelijjagoda "Intelligent Mobile Assistant for Hearing Impairers to Interact With the Society in Sinhala"
  • Kaveendra Lunuwilage, Shamini Mendis, Sameera Abeysekara, Lahiru Witharama and Samantha Thelijjagoda, "Web Based Programming Tool with Speech Recognition for Visually Impaired Users"
  • Shazna Samath, Dilantha Udalagama, Dilsha Premarathne, Hansani Kurukulasooriya and Samantha Thelijjagoda "Collabcrew- An Intelligent Tool for Dynamic Task Allocation within a Software Development Team"
  • D.M.D.M.M.Chandrasiri, D.A.Hewathudella, R.A.P.C.P.Ranasinghe, Wickramanayaka H.I.E and Samantha Thelijjagoda "Interactive Mobile Solution to Overcome the Weaknesses of Dyslexia"
  • Lahiru Abeyrathne, Surangi Edirisinghe, Rumesh Premachandra, Apsaari Warsha, Nalaka De Silva, Samantha Thelijjagoda "Spell and Grammar Checking Tool for Sinhalese"
  • Vindya Liyanage, Achini Ekanayake, Hiranthi Premasiri, PrabhashiMunasinghe, Samantha Thelijjagoda "Smart Restaurant Management and Ordering System"
  • Pooja Withanage, Tharaka Liyanage, Naditha Deeyakaduwe, Eshan Dias, Samantha Thelijjagoda "Road Navigation System Using Automatic Speech Recognition and Natural Language Processing"
  • Pooja Withanage, Tharaka Liyanage, Naditha Deeyakaduwe, Eshan Dias and Samantha Thelijjagoda "Voice-based Road Navigation System Using Natural Language Processing (NLP)"
  • Lanil Marasinghe, Movinda Rupasinghe, Bhathiya Kumarasinghe, Milinda Perera and Samantha Thelijjagoda "Analyzing the Location Feasibility for Retail Businesses Using Market Location Factors"
  • Isuru Avishka, Kalana Kumarawadu, Akalanka Kudagama, Mihiran Weerathunga and Samantha Thelijjagoda "Mobile App to Support People with Dyslexia and Dysgraphia"
  • Sampath Rajapakse, Dasuni Polwattage, Umesha Guruge, Isuru Jayathilaka, Tharindu Edirisinghe and Samantha Thelijjagoda (2018) "ALEXZA- A Mobile Application For Dyslexics Utilizing Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Concepts"
Profile Image

Contact

011 754 4101

We Work Hard To Prepare Every Student For Their Professional Life