Research Group Computing

The Research Group Computing at NORTHERN UNI connects innovation with exploration. Our dedicated team of researchers is committed to pushing the boundaries of knowledge in the field of computing. From artificial intelligence and data analytics to cybersecurity and software engineering, our research spans diverse areas, addressing the challenges of today and shaping the future of computing.

Autonomous Intelligent Machines and Systems (AIMS)

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics (R), Internet of Things (IoT), Embedded Systems (ES), Smart Systems (SS)

Prof. Chandimal Jayawardena

Pro Vice - Chancellor(SLIIT)

Prof. Pradeep Abeygunawardhana

Dean - International

Dr. Samantha Rajapaksha

Head | Department of Information Technology

Dr. Janaka Wijekoon

Assistant Professor

Mr. Nadun Ranasinghe

Instructor - Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Mr. S.M.B. Harshanath

Lecturer

Mr. Sathira Nimesh Hettiarachchi

Instructor

Mr. Supunya Swarnakantha

Lecturer

Ms. Wellalage Sasini Nuwanthika

Instructor

Dr. Charika Weerasiriwardhane

Senior Lecturer (Higher Grade)

Ms. Suranjini Silva

Lecturer

Ms. Shashika Lokuliyana

Computer Systems and Network Engineering Program Coordinator / Senior Lecturer

Computing Infrastructure and Security (CIS)

Cyber Security (CS), Information Security (IS), Computer Networks (CN), Software-Defined Networks (SDN), Computer Governance (CG), Information Systems Auditing (ISA), Cloud Computing (CC)

Dr. Janaka Wijekoon

Assistant Professor

Mr. Amila Senarathne

Head | Industry Engagement Unit / Senior Lecturer

Dr. Lakmal Rupasinghe

Assistant Professor

Dr. Windhya Rankothge

Assistant Professor

Mr. Dhammika Silva

Senior Lecturer

Mr. Kavinga Abeywardena

Lecturer

Mr. Surath Kahandawala

Assistant Lecturer

Computing for Inclusive and Equitable Society (CIES)

ICT for Development (ICTD), E-learning and Education (ELE), Assistive Technology (AT), E-Governance (E-Gov), Bio-Medical and Health Informatics (HI), Human Computer Interaction (HCI)

Dr. Dasuni Nawinna

Associate Dean (Research)

Dr. Kalpani Manathunga

Head | Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering

Ms. Chathurangika Kahandawaarachchi

Lecturer

Mr. Kanishka Yapa

Lecturer

Dr. Shyam Reyal

Assistant Professor

Mr. Thusithanjana Thilakarthna

Lecturer

Ms. Kushnara Suriyawansa

Lecturer

Ms. Rashmi Shamindra

Instructor

Ms. Manori Gamage

Lateral Entry Coordinator, Senior Lecturer

Mr. Jagath Wickramarathne

Academic Coordinator & Senior Lecturer

Mr. Mihiran Nallaperuma

Instructor

Ms. Rashandi Fernando

Instructor

Ms. Pradeepa Bandara

Lecturer

Ms. Isuri Udara

Assistant Lecturer

Dr. Anuradha Jayakody

Head | Graduate Studies / Assistant Professor

Ms. Geethanjali Wimalaratne

Senior Lecturer

Ms. Uthpala Samarakoon

Senior Lecturer

Ms. Buddhima Attanayaka

Instructor

Ms. Erandika Gamage

Assistant Lecturer

Ms. Chethana Liyanapathirana

Lecturer

Knowledge Inspired Computing (KIC)

Image Processing (IP), Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computational Linguistics (CL), Data Science (DS), Business Intelligence and Analytics (BIA), Knowledge Management (KM), Big Data (BD)

Prof. Samantha Thelijjagoda

Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research & International)

Prof. Koliya Pulasinghe

Senior Professor

Dr. Pradeepa Samarasinghe

Assistant Professor

Mr. Prasanna S. Haddela

Data Science Program Coordinator, Academic Coordinator (Metro), Student Counsellor/ Senior Lecturer

Ms. Vijani S. Piyawardana

Assistant Lecturer

Ms. Kugathasan Archchana

Lecturer

Ms. Anjalie Gamage

Academic Coordinator (Metro), Student Advisor / Senior Lecturer

Ms. Thamali Dassanayake

Lecturer

Ms. Wishalya Tissera

Lecturer

Ms. Chamari Silva

Lecturer

Ms. Lokesha Weerasinghe

Lecturer

Ms. Rrubaa Panchendrarajan

Lecturer

Machine Learning and Soft Computing (MLSC)

Machine Learning (ML), Soft Computing (SC)

Dr. Anuradha Karunasena

Associate Dean (Academic)

Mr. Dilanka Nayanajith

Instructor

Dr. Dharshana Kasthurirathna

Assistant Professor

Ms. Namalie Walgampaya

Student Advisor, Time Table Coordinator / Senior Lecturer

Ms. Hansi De Silva

Lecturer

Ms. Devanshi Ganegoda

Lecturer

Mr. Oshada Senaweera

Lecturer

Ms. Madhuka Nadeeshani Koralalage

Lecturer

Dr. Jeewanee Bamunusinghe

Assistant Professor

Mr. Dimuth Adeepa Gunarathne

Lecturer

Ms. Jenny Krishara

Lecturer

Ms. Suriyaa Kumari

Lecturer

Ms. Bhagyanie Chathurika

Academic Coordinator (Matara), Lecturer

Mr. Yashas Mallawarachchi

Chief Academic Affairs Officer / Senior Lecturer (Higher Grade)

Mr. Jeewaka Perera

Lecturer

Ms. Tharsika T

Instructor

Ms. Suranjini Silva

Lecturer

Ms. Dilani Lunugalage

Lecturer

Ms. Sanduni Perera

Assistant Lecturer

Ms. Pranavi Satheesan

Instructor

Ms. Karthiga Rajendran

Assistant Lecturer

Dr. Lakmal Rupasinghe

Assistant Professor

Ms. Thilini Buddhika Jayasingha

Lecturer

Ms. Laneesha Ruggahakotuwa

Instructor

Software Systems & Technologies (SST)

Software Engineering (SE), High Performance Computing (HPC), Parallel Computing (PC), Programming Languages (PL), Algorithms Design and Development (ADD), Mobile Computing (MC), Augmented/Virtual Reality (A/VR), Rich Web-based Applications and their architectures and designing (RAAD)