Dr. Shyam Reyal

Dr. Shyam Reyal

Assistant Professor

FACULTY OF COMPUTING | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

  • Director
    • SLIIT-Innovate
  • Assistant Professor
    • Department of IT, Faculty of Computing
  • Lecturer in Charge
    • Human-Computer Interaction (IT3060)
    • Visual Analytics and User Experience Design (IT4031)
    • Software Engineering Concepts (COMP3003) – Curtin
    • Object Oritented Software Engineering (COMP2003) – Curtin
    • Software Engineering Practices (IT5030)
    • Rapid Application Development (SE5100)
  • Consulting Lecturer
    • Industrial Placement Module (IT3110)
  • Principal Investigator
    • Sinhala Mobile Text Entry Comparison (SMTEC)
  • Co-Investigator
    • Culturally Sensitive Autism Assessment Tool (CSAAT)
  • Project Supervisor
    • MPhil – 5 projects (2020-)
    • MSc – 3 projects (2021-22)
    • BSc 4th year – 6 projects (2021-22)
    • Curtin Capstone – 4 projects (2022-)
  • Staff Advisor
    • SLIIT CodeFest Algothon Workshop Series and Competition, 2020-2021
    • SLIIT Xtreme Competition, 2021
    • IEEE Xtreme Competition in SLIIT, 2021
  • Previous
    • Senior Lecturer (Higher Grade), Department of IT, Faculty of Computing (03/2020-02/2022)
    • Convener – Computing for Inclusive and Equitable Society (CIES) Research Group (06/2021-10/2021)
    • Group-Chair – SLIIT-HCI Research Group (04/2020 – 06/2021)
    • Member of Faculty Research Committee (10/2020-04/2021)
Academic Qualifications
  • PhD in Computer Science – University of St Andrews, UK
    • Specialising in Human-Computer Interaction
  • B.Sc. (Hons) Eng – University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
    • Specialising in Computer Science & Engineering
Honors and Awards
  • Supervised B.Sc. Y4 projects selected for
    • NBQSA 2021 – Merit Award
    • Imagine Cup 2022 – World Finals
Interests
  • Human-Computer Interaction (primary)
  • E-Learning and Education
  • Software Engineering
  • Workplace Process Automation
  • Productivity Enhancement
Memberships
  • General Secretary
    • ACM SIGCHI Colombo Chapter (2021)
  • Collaborative Projects
    • Culturally Sensitive Autism Assessment Tool (CSAAT)
    • Sinhalese Mobile Text Entry Comparison (SMTEC)
  • MPhil Supervision and Co-Supervisions
    • Reducing Technology Induced Errors in Health Information Systems
    • Code-Smell Detection and Automatic Refactoring
    • Marking Automation of Programming Assignments
    • Music Playlist Generator Based on Narrated Human Feelings
  • MSc Supervision
    • Intelligent Digital Personal Assistant
    • Effect of Online Gaming and Social Media on Personal Wellbeing
  • BSc 4th year (CDAP) Supervision
    • Automatic Generator or Self-Paced Course Materials and Assessments
    • Voice-Coding for Differently-abled users
    • Mobile App for Virtual Cloth Fitton-Room Service
    • Personal Finance Management Mobile App
    • Adaptive Learning Styles based LMS
    • Automated Feedback for Video Presentations
  • Curtin BSc 3rd year (CCP) Supervision
    • CDAP management system with automatic student-supervisor allocation, bidding, recommendation, and mark-entering system
    • MIS for SLIIT-Innovate with project-team recomender system
    • Alternative Communication for disabled Sinhalese-typists using Gaze-typing using eyetracking on webcam
    • Decision Support System for semi-automated instructor allocation for faculties
  • Previous Supervision
    • Smart Library Management System
    • Tracking and Surveillance System for COVID-19
    • Automatic UI Generation ensuring SDLC Artefact Consistency and HCI Best Practices
    • Embedding AR in Realtime Media Production
    • Automated Programming Assignment Marking and Plagiarism Detection
    • Automatic UI Simplication in ERP Systems using UCID Design Process (MSc)
    • Framework for Selecting ERP Implementation Partner using DT Process (MSc)
    • Online Learning and Asessment for Primary School Students (BSc 4th year)
    • Self-help Mobile App for Mental Health Patients (BSc 4th year)
    • Intelligent Applicant Ranking System using NLP (BSc 4th year)
    • Intelligent Digital Personal Assistant Mobile App (BSc 4th year)
My Publications

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

  • Shyam Reyal, Vijani Piyawardana, Dilani Kaveendri   A Story of Two Surveys: For the Advancement of Sinhalese Mobile Text Entry Research  in International Conference in Advancements in Computing,  year 2020,  Malabe, Sri Lanka,    IEEE Sri Lanka,    10-11 December 2020,
  • Thilmi Kuruppu, Janani Tharmaseelan, Chamari Silva, Udara Srimath S. Samaratunge Arachchillage, Kalpani Manathunga, Shyam Reyal, Nuwan Kodagoda and Thilini Jayalath   Source Code based Approaches to Automate Marking in Programming Assignments  in 13th International Conference on Computer Supported Education,  year 2020,      SCITEPRESS,
  • Janani Tharmaseelan, Dr. Kalpani Manathunga, Dr. Shyam Reyal, Dr. Dharshana Kasthurirathna, Tharsika Thurairasa   Revisit of automated marking techniques for programming assignments  in IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference,  year 2021,  Vienna, Austria,    IEEE,
  • Liyanage A.N;A.G.A. Madhushanka D;U.M. Uduwara L;W.M.S. D Jayarathne;Samanthi Siriwardana;Shyam Reyal;W.K. Mithsara M   ScheduleME – Smart Digital Personal Assistant for Automatic Priority Based Task Scheduling and Time Management  in 2nd Global Conference for Advancement in Technology (GCAT),  year 2021,  Bangalore, India,  pp.1-6,  IEEE,      14/11/2021

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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.