CAREER SUMMARY
- Pro-Vice Chancellor (Computing) (2024 Apr - todate)
- Acting Pro-Vice Chancellor (Computing) (2024 Feb - 2024 Mar)
- Dean/Faculty of Computing (2023 Feb - 2024 Jan)
- Associate Dean/Faculty of Computing (2022 June - 2023 January)
- Head/Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering (2019 April - 2022 May)
- Head/Department of Software Engineering (2017 January – 2019 March)
- Assistant Professor (2021 April - to date)
- Senior Lecturer (Higher Grade) (2006 December – 2021 March)
- Head/Department of Information Technology (2008 May – 2015 March)
- Chairman/Curriculum and Academic Quality Committee (2010 – July 2013)
- Senior Lecturer (2005 May – 2006 November)
- Lecturer (2001 November – 2005 April)
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD, Sheffield Hallam University, 2018
- MPhil Degree, University of Moratuwa, 2005
- BSc Eng. (Hons), University of Moratuwa, 1995
RESEARCH INTERESTS AND MEMBERSHIP
Research Interests
- Algorithm Design and Optimization in Parallel Computing
- High Performance Computing
- Machine Learning
- Use and Development of Software Engineering Tools to improve the Software Development Processes
- eLearning
Memberships
- Committee Member of the Sri Lanka Association of Advancement of Sciences
- Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology
- Member of the British Computer Society
- Member of Computer Society of Sri Lanka
Research Clusters
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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Zilla: An Animal Based Social Media Platform
R Kasun, LGH Mahesh, Y Yapa, S Suwendra, N Kodagoda, K Suriyawansa , (2019 International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC))
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MOOCs Recommender Based on User Preference, Learning Styles and Forum Activity
S Hilmy, T De Silva, S Pathirana, N Kodagoda, K Suriyawansa , (2019 International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC))
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LEARNING STYLES BASED CHECKLIST FOR INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL FEATURES IN E-LEARNING
K Suriyawansa, N Kodagoda, (14th International Technology, Education and Development Conference)
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Using Pre-trained Models as Feature Extractor to Classify Video Styles Used in MOOC Videos
Aryal S.,Porawagama A.,Hasith S.,Thoradeniya S.,Kodagoda N.,Suriyawansa K., (International Conference on Information and Automation for Sustainability)
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Online Learning Resources Finder Based on Computer Programming Domain,
Wickramasinghe N.,Somadasa K.,Karundhipathi M.,Subasinghe S,Kodagoda N.,Suriyawansa K., (International Conference on Information and Automation for Sustainability)