Ms. A.K.N.L. Aththanagoda

Lecturer (Probationary)


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Education

  • 2016
    • M.Sc. in Computer Science – Post Graduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya
    • GPA: 3.3
  • 2006 – 2010
    • B.Sc. Special Degree in Computer Science and Technology – Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka
    • Duration: 08/2006 – 08/2010
    • GPA: 3.4 with 2nd Class Upper division

Professional Qualification

  • Certificate Course in Teaching in Higher Education – Wayabha University of Sri Lanka

Research Interests

  • Biometric Identifications
  • Health Informatics
  • Large language models

Teaching Courses

  • ICT3214 – Mobile Application Development
  • ICT1407 – Database Systems
  • COM1302 – Database Management Systems
  • COM1201 – Fundamentals of Computer Systems

Appointments

  • August 2023-Present
    • Lecturer (Probationary) – Department of Computing, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • June 2014-August 2023 
    • Assistant Lecturer – Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education
  • January 2013-May 2013
    • Lecturer (Temporary) in ICT – Faculty of Applied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • April 2011-January 2013
    • Lecturer (Temporary) – Department of Computer Science & Technology, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanaka
  • January 2011-April 2011
    • Demonstrator (Temporary) – Department of  Computer Science & Technology, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanaka
  • August 2010-December 2010
    • Delivery Assurance Engineer – hSenid Mobile Solutions (Pvt) Ltd
  • February 2010-August 2010
    • Graduate Trainee – Quality Assurance – hSenid Mobile Solutions (Pvt) Ltd

Leadership and Administrative Roles

  • Head of Department (HOD), Department of Information and Communication Technology
    • Institution: Advanced Technological Institute, Trincomalee and Anuradhapura
    • Duration: July 2014 – June 2016 and January 2017 – September 2022
  • Student Counselor
    • Institution: Department of Computing, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
    • Duration: September 2023 – September 2024

Researches and Projects

  • Supervising 4th year under graduate research projects (2024)
    • Enhancing Website Accessibility for Undergraduate with Impairments: A Tool to Guide Web Developers by  R.A.D.P. Rajapaksha (ICT/18/19/054)
  • Supervising 3rd year under graduate group projects (2024)
    • Create a Learning System for Sinhala Sign Language and Vocal Training Platform for Hearing-Impaired People
    • “The Sanctuary”-  Design of 3D wildlife sanctuary using Unreal Engine
    • Karate Kata Score Generating and Training Module Using Video Analyzing and Deep Learning
    • Automated Seed germination monitoring system inside a temperature, light, and humidity-controlled box

Publications

  • A. K. N. L. Aththanagoda and G. D. W. M. Ariyarathne, “User Authentication via Speaker Identification,” in Proceedings of the Research Symposium of Uva Wellassa University, Uva Wellassa University, Badulla, Sri Lanka, Sep. 16-17, 2010