Name: Dr. Asela Gunasekara
Position: Senior Lecturer Grade I
E-mail: asela@kdu.ac.lk
Qualifications
Publications
Research Interests
Teaching Areas
Working Experience
Other
Qualifications
- PhD (Management Science & Engineering) – Huazhong University of Science & Technology , China
- Master in Public Administration – University of Colombo , Faculty of Graduate Studies.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science – University of Colombo School of Computing.
- BSc in Computing and Information Systems 1st Class Honours – London Metropolitan University UK.
- Senior Member of IEEE (SMIEEE)
- Professional Member of British Computer Society – MBCS.
- Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (CTHE) – General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.
Publications
- Mastering the Art of Website Assessment with Cutting-Edge Website Evaluation Tools and Live User Insights–A Review
MYN Aamarakoon, A Gunasekara, MKP Madushanka - Sign Language Translation Techniques Using Artificial Intelligence for the Hearing Impaired Community in Sri Lanka: A Review
M Priyankara, A Gunasekara, K Ilmini
2023 7th SLAAI International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (SLAAI … - Real-time Taxi Demand and Supply prediction based on Specific Geo locations using Machine Learning-A Systematic Literature Review
AA Abeysekara, SG Sumanasekara, S Samaraweera, WAC Imasha, … - A Review on Leveraging Technology for Enhanced Pregnancy Care
HAA Sanja, A Gunasekara, MKP Madushanka - Review Paper on Vessel Planning Algorithms and Technologies
VI Samarasinghe, A Gunasekara - UxVote -Blockchain-Based E-Voting System for Secure Electronic Voting
GAIU BAK Vinsura, B Hettige,RMVD Bandara,, ADAI Gunasekara
15th International Research Conference – General Sir John Kotelawala Defence … - Blockchain-based Intellectual Property Management Using Smart Contracts
CS Wanigasooriya, A Gunasekara, K Kottegoda
2022 3rd International Conference for Emerging Technology (INCET), 1-5 - E-Learning Platform for Hearing Impaired Children with Handwritten Character Recognition using CNN
MMK Rowel, A Gunasekara, GAI Uwanthika, DB Wijesinghe - UxVote–Blockchain-Based E-Voting System for Secure Electronic Voting
BAK Vinsura, R Bandara, A Gunasekara, B Hettige, GAI Uwanthika - Sinhala Chatbot with Recommendation System for Sri Lankan Traditional Dancers
AGGAIU JAWT Chandrasena
KDU IRC 2021, 87 – 96 - Sinhala chatbot with recommendation system for sri lankan traditional dancers
J Chandrasena, A Gunasekara, GAI Uwanthika - An e-learning platform for hearing impaired children
MMK Rowel, A Gunasekara, GAI Uwanthika, DB Wijesinghe - Moderating Role of User Types and System Usability on Is Success Model: a Meta-Analysis of E-learning User Satisfaction
A Gunesekeraa - The moderation effects of employee loyalty on the relationship between low power distance and job performance
BKS Irangani, Z Liu, A Gunesekera
International Journal of Information, Business and Management 12 (1), 23-41 - A Systematic Review: Technologies Can be Used to Develop an E-Guide Application for Dancers
W Chandrasena, A Gunasekara, GAI Uwanthika - Analyzing the Effectiveness of Distance Education During Crisis Situations
MMK Rowel, A Gunasekara, GAI Uwanthika - Finger spelled Sign Language Translator for Deaf and Speech Impaired People in Srilanka using Convolutional Neural Network
HKK Perera, DMR Kulasekara, A Gunasekara - The role of usability on e-learning user interactions and satisfaction: A literature review
AI Gunesekera, Y Bao, M Kibelloh
Journal of Systems and Information Technology - Effective privacy-preserving iris recognition
WU Wickramaarachchi, YA Alhaj, A Gunesekera
2019 IEEE 4th International Conference on Image, Vision and Computing (ICIVC … - E-Commerce Web Application for Agricultural Development in Sri Lanka
RL Jayakody, DMR Kulasekara, A Gunasekara - Research Directions for Network Based Video Streaming with Emphasis for Live Screen Mirroring
SC Gajanayaka, DMR Kulasekera, A Gunasekera - Web-Based Expert System for Personalized Psychotherapeutic Counselling
S Eshwarage, A Gunesekara - Review of Location Based Delivery Management System
W Tennakoon, A Gunesekara - Traffic controlling in unpredictable environment using multi agent systems
D Dissanayake, A Gunasekara, B Hettige - Full Paper Titled – Designing an Information System Model for National Blood Bank of Sri Lanka
Conference : IRC, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka 2015.
Date : Aug 22 – 23.
Venue : General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka.
Proceedings : Paper is included in the conference proceedings.
- Full Paper Titled – A Smart Vehicle Parking Management Solution
Conference : IRC, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka 2015.
Date : Aug 22 – 23.
Venue : General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka.
Proceedings : Paper is included in the conference proceedings.
- Full Paper Titled – Investigation on the Effect of Instructional Designs for Human Cognition: A Case Study of Sri Lankan University Education
Conference : IRC, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka 2015.
Date : Aug 22 – 23.
Venue : General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka.
Proceedings : Paper is included in the conference proceedings.
- Full Paper Titled Smart Entrance Tracking Using Artificial Neural Network Technology: A Meta-Analysis on Military bases in Sri Lanka
Conference : IRC, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka 2015.
Date : Aug 22 – 23.
Venue : General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka.
Proceedings : Paper is included in the conference proceedings.
- Full Paper Titled – DESIGNING A WEB BASED MODEL FOR AN AUTOMATED VETERINARY CARE MANAGEMENT
Conference : 4th International a Conference on Development Administration 2015.
Date : May 09 – 10.
Venue : National Institute of Development Administration, Thailand.
Proceedings : Paper is included in the conference proceedings.
- Full Paper Titled – SMART VEHICLE PARKING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMUSING INFRARED TECHNOLOGY
Conference : 4th International a Conference on Development Administration 2015.
Date : May 09 – 10.
Venue : National Institute of Development Administration, Thailand.
Proceedings : Paper is included in the conference proceedings.
- Full Paper Titled – SMART ENTRANCE TRACKING USING ARTIFI CIAL NEURAL NETWORK TECHNOLOGY:A META-ANALYSIS ON UNIVERSITIES IN SRI LANKA
Conference : 4th International a Conference on Development Administration 2015.
Date : May 09 – 10.
Venue : National Institute of Development Administration, Thailand.
Proceedings : Paper is included in the conference proceedings.
- Full Paper Titled – “RUHIRU DANA” BLOOD DONATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMFOR NATIONAL BLOOD BANK OF SRI LANKA
Conference : 4th International a Conference on Development Administration 2015.
Date : May 09 – 10.
Venue : National Institute of Development Administration, Thailand.
Proceedings : Paper is included in the conference proceedings.
- Full Paper Titled – DESIGNING AN ONLINE CENTRE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR A DAIRY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING CENTRE IN SRI LANKA
Conference : 4th International a Conference on Development Administration 2015.
Date : May 09 – 10.
Venue : National Institute of Development Administration, Thailand.
Proceedings : Paper is included in the conference proceedings.
- Full Paper Titled – AUTOMATED SYSTEM TO INTEGRATE THE PHASES OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Conference : 4th International a Conference on Development Administration 2015.
Date : May 09 – 10.
Venue : National Institute of Development Administration, Thailand.
Proceedings : Paper is included in the conference proceedings.
- Extended Abstract Titled – Framework for an Integrated Development Environment to Facilitate the Scientific Research Methodology.
Conference : 14th ICter International Conference 2014.
Date : Dec 10 – 12.
Venue : BMICH.
Proceedings : Paper is included in the conference proceedings
- Full Paper Titled – Issues relating to the Fund raising Methods to Satisfy Urgent health care needs of Low income earning community in Sri Lanka.
Conference : 3rd International a Conference on Development Administration 2014.
Date : Oct 09 – 10.
Venue : National Institute of Development Administration, Thailand.
Proceedings : Paper is included in the conference proceedings.
- Full Paper Titled – A Meta-Analysis on Public Sector e-health Practices to suggest emerging areas of e-health Services within Sri Lanka.
Conference : IRC, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka 2014.
Date : Aug 22 – 23.
Venue : General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka.
Proceedings : Paper is included in the conference proceedings.
- Full Paper Titled – A Study on Employee Empowerment Through E-Government – A Meta Analysis on Public Sector of Sri Lanka.
Conference : Symposium General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka 2013.
Date : Aug 22 – 23.
Venue : General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka.
Proceedings : Paper is included in the conference proceedings.
- Full Paper Titled – Analyzing& Designing an IT Solution to provide secure and a standard method to supply finance to satisfy the serious health requirements of people who struggle with poverty in Sri Lanka.
Conference : International Symposium General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka 2012
Date: Aug 22 – 23
Venue : General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka.
Proceedings : Paper is included in the conference proceedings.
- Reflection paper Titled – Analysing & Designing an IT Solution to satisfy the serious health requirements of people who struggle with poverty in Sri Lanka.
Conference : IADIS International Conference of e-Society 2012 (International Association for Development of Information Society)
Date : March 10 – 13 2012 Venue : Berlin, Germany
Proceedings : Paper is included in the conference proceedings CD
ISBN : 978-972-8939-67-0
Research Interests
- Human Computer Interaction
- E-Health
- E-Government
- Information Quality and Information
- Engineering
Teaching Areas
- Software Engineering – Engineering Streams.
- IT Concepts – ICT Stream.
- Information System Fundamentals – ICT Stream.
- Human Computer Interaction – ICT Stream/CS Stream.
- Visual Computing Project – ICT Stream.
- Rapid Application Development – ICT Stream.
- Object Oriented Designing – ICT Stream.
- IT Project Management – ICT Stream/ CS Stream.
- IT Risk Management – ICT Stream.
- System Analysis & Designing – ICT Stream.
- Mathematics – Diploma in IT/Certificate in IT (FGS).
- Introduction to Computer Systems – Diploma in IT (FGS)
- Internet & e-Mail – Diploma in IT/Certificate in IT (FGS).
Working Experience
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
- Head of the Department, Department of Computer Sciences 2015 January to date – 2011 October to date
- Lecturer (Probationary) – 2011 October to date
IDM Computer Studies (Pvt)Ltd
- Manager – NCC Division (Divisional Head) – 2009 July to 2011 October
- National Coordinator for University of Greenwich- UK – 2008 March to 2011 October
- National Coordinator for University of Greenwich- UK – 2008 March to 2011 October
- NCC Coordinator – Week End Courses – 2007 September to 2008 March
- Soft Skills Development Manager (Divisional Head) – 2007 April to 2011 October
- Assistant lecturer Gr II – 2007 September to 2011 October
- Assistant Lecturer Gr IV – 2006 April to 2007 September
- Tutor – 2005 August to 2006 April
- Instructor – 2005 February to 2005 August
- Trainee Instructor – 2004 October to 2005 February
Other
- From 2007 Teaching at University Level, General Sir John Kotelawala Defecne Univeristy – BSc in IT/BSc in CS/BSc in IS.
- London Metropolitan University UK – BSc (Hons) in Computing & Information Systems.
University of Greenwich UK – BSc(Hons) in Business IT. - Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education(CTHE) and successfully completed at General Sir John KotelawalaDefence University.
- In 2006 was awarded the Roll of Honor Award by the National Computing Center (NCC) of UK for the best overall score in the global examination in International Advance Diploma in Computer Studeis.NCC is selecting only 10 students around the world for this award.
- Was awarded the BCS (British Computer Society) Professional Membership (MBCS) in 2008 and this is recognized as an IT professional with a Chartered body. This is only awarded for the IT professionals who has an Honors degree with more than 5 years IT work experience.
- Was seriously engaging with the curriculum development of BSc in ICT, the first ever IT degree in KDU.I have involved in organizing and participated to the FICB held for the said degree.
- Was seriously engaging with the curriculum development of BSc in IS degree in KDU.I have actively involved in organizing and participated to the FICB held for the said degree.
- Was mainly involving for the preparation of acquiring the UGC approval and revision approval for IT degrees by aligning our degrees according to ACM/IEEE guidelines. The streamlined applications recommended and were taken as a role model for the other state universities as per the advice issued in a letter by UGC, Sri Lanka.
Trainings Recived :
- Training for SBU Managers – February 2011 -Global Talent Coach & Consultants (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka.
- Training of Trainers Program- June 2008 – USAID, Sri Lanka.
- International Customer Care Skills Passport Gold Trainer – September 2006 – Commonwealth Telecommunication Organization (CTO), UK.