Dr. Janaka Wijekoon

Dr. Janaka Wijekoon

Assistant Professor

FACULTY OF COMPUTING | COMPUTER SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

  • To be a Researcher and a Lecturer in a reputed and well established University as a Fully Qualified Academic who faces challenges in the context of creating the avenue for a prospective future whilst providing the maximum contribution to the development of the world in the capacity of a hard working team member, with special attention to adapting to the policies, procedures, and rules and regulations of the Organization.
Academic Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in Engineering, – Keio University, Japan
  • M.Sc. in Engineering, – Keio University, Japan
  • B.Sc. (Spec.) (Hons.) (First Class) in Information Technology  Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), Sri Lanka
Honors and Awards
  • Two pending patents (Arts are been examined by the NIPO
  • Merit Award for the Project CropMedic+ at APICTA’19 (Technology Category)
  • Brons Award for the Project CropMedic+ at NBQSA’19 (Technology Category)
  • Gold award for project “iChair” at SLIoT challenge
  • 1st Runner-up for the Project “iChair” at SLIIT Codefest’18
  • Merit award for Project “iChair” at NBQSA’18
  • Journal of Information Processing specially selected paper award for the paper entitled Effectiveness of Service-oriented Router for ISP-CDN Collaboration.
  • Awarded the Keio University Ph.D. research grants for the doctoral student for the selected research proposals in the Graduate School of Computer Science.
  • Awarded a Research Grant from Keio Leading-edge Laboratory of Science and Technology
  • Government of Japan (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship
  • Bronze medal for “Advance Remote PC Management Suite” – Annual Research Symposium, SLIIT
  • Merit Awarded for “Advance Remote PC Management Suite” by being nominated as one of the eight best research projects of Sri Lanka – National Best Quality Software Awards, Sri Lanka
Interests
  • Smart Community including Smart transportation, and Smart hospitals, Smart Agriculture, Smart Education.
  • Human and Nature sustainability
  • Network Function virtualization towards to the collaborative smart community
  • DNS for future networks
  • Network routing for collaborative network architecture
  • Network simulator design and implementations
Memberships
  • MIEEE, MACM, MCSSL, MIEEJ, MIPSJ
  • Smart Agriculture System for disease prediction and forecasting.
  • IoT network for a foreseeable solution to avoid human-elephant conflict.
  • Complimentary ride sharing as a foreseeable solution for traffic congestion
  • Smart Water bottle.
  • Smart Detection of the COVID’19 patents
My Publications

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

  • – Janaka Wijekoon, Divya Amunugama, Hiroaki Nishi  ” On the effectiveness of using network device state information for network path selection “  Procedia Computer Science,  vol.130,    2018,  pp.134-141,
  • – Janaka L. Wijekoon and Erwin H. Harahap and Rajitha L. Tennekoon and Hiroaki Nishi  ” Effectiveness of Service-oriented Router for ISP-CDN Collaboration “  Special Issue of collaboration supports and network services for diverse and inclusive society Journal of Information Processing,  vol.25,    2017,  pp.45-55,
  • – Janaka L. Wijekoon, Erwin H. Harahap, Rajitha L. Tennekoon, Hiroaki Nishi  ” How can a Service-oriented Router Merge with CDN? “  IEEJ Transactions on Electronics, Information, and Systems (C),  vol.136,  Issue 8,  2016,  pp.1172-1179,
  • – Janaka L. Wijekoon, Erwin H. Harahap, Shinichi Ishida, Rajitha L. Tennekoon, Hiroaki Nishi  ” Router-based Content-aware Data Redirection for Future CDN Systems “  International Journal of Computer Network and Information Security(IJCNIS),  vol.6,  Issue 7,  2015,  pp.1-10,

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS UNDER REVIEW

  • Rajitha Tennekoon, Janaka Wijekoon, and Hiroaki Nishi, Member, IEEE  ” On the Effectiveness of IP-Routable Entire-Packet Encryption Service over Public Networks “  IEEE Access,        Under Review

Founder and Chairman

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As a proud parent of three children, Mr. Indy finds solace in the embrace of nature. Whether it’s the thrill of running, the serenity of hiking, the pursuit of adventure through hunting, or the freedom of cycling amidst the majestic Rocky Mountains, he cherishes the moments that rejuvenate his spirit. Mr. Indrakumar Pathmanadan, the epitome of entrepreneurial brilliance, continues to redefine industry standards through his remarkable achievements. Join us at our university as we draw inspiration from Mr.Indy’s journey, fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and unwavering determination.

Founder and Chairman

Introducing the visionary entrepreneur, Mr. Indy Pathmanadan, affectionately known as Mr. Indy, a driving force in the Bath Furniture and Modular Kitchen industries. With over 30 years of expertise, Mr.Indy’s journey is one of extraordinary accomplishments and relentless pursuit of excellence.

A graduate in engineering from the prestigious University of Waterloo, Ontario, Mr. Indy’s entrepreneurial journey began as a Coop student in his Canadian garage. From humble beginnings, he transformed MagickWoods into a global powerhouse with operations spanning across North America and Asia. Today, MagickWoods stands tall with an impressive presence in renowned retailers such as Home Depot, Lowes, and Menards. Mr. Indy’s bold vision includes establishing a strong domestic presence in the USA, facilitating the transformation from China to Aurora. His innovative approach involves forging exclusive partnerships with retailers, creating bespoke brands tailored to their discerning customer base.

With an unwavering commitment to delivering unparalleled quality, Mr. Indy is a firm believer in the digital economy. His passion for enhancing the customer experience led him to pioneer the use of cuttingedge 3D and augmented reality technologies in kitchen design, revolutionising the industry. Demonstrating his forward-thinking mindset, Mr. Indy recently unveiled Magickhome.com, an exceptional ecommerce platform that offers direct-to-consumer digital sales channels, further expanding his reach and impact. Notably, he holds a patent for his groundbreaking invention, the Bath weighing scale product, exemplifying his dedication to innovation.

Mr. Indy’s exceptional contributions have earned him a plethora of accolades. From prestigious design awards for his innovative creations at Bath Furniture to receiving the esteemed Young Entrepreneur Award from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, his outstanding achievements have been recognised on numerous occasions. Additionally, his remarkable export performance and job creation efforts have garnered accolades from the Government of India, solidifying his reputation as an industry trailblazer. Beyond his entrepreneurial endeavours, Mr. Indy actively engages in social causes close to his heart. As the co-founder of CanTYD, a non-profit organisation focused on youth development in Canada, he channels his passion for empowering the younger generation. Furthermore, he dedicated four years of his life to serving on the Southeast Asian Consultative Committee of the Metropolitan Toronto Police, striving to create a safer community for all.

As a proud parent of three children, Mr. Indy finds solace in the embrace of nature. Whether it’s the thrill of running, the serenity of hiking, the pursuit of adventure through hunting, or the freedom of cycling amidst the majestic Rocky Mountains, he cherishes the moments that rejuvenate his spirit. Mr. Indrakumar Pathmanadan, the epitome of entrepreneurial brilliance, continues to redefine industry standards through his remarkable achievements. Join us at our university as we draw inspiration from Mr.Indy’s journey, fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and unwavering determination.