• Master of Philosophy in Computer Science (Reading) University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
• BSc (Hons) in Computer Engineering (General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka, 2016 – 2019) ‎
• Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (CTHE) – General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (2021)

• Robotics and Automation
• Natural Language Processing
• Computer Interfacing and Microprocessors
• Computer System Engineering
• Computer Programming
• Operating Systems
• Computer System Architecture
• Digital System Design
• Electronics Systems

• Artificial Intelligence
• Robotics and Automation
• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
• Multi-Agent Systems

1. Best Poster Award – Computing Session 15^thInternational Research Conference of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University – 2022
2. Trophy for the Best Overall Performance in Academic Studies in the Computer Engineering Stream Awarded by KDU – 2021
3. Merit Award: The National ICT Awards (NBQSA) – 2020
4. Best AI Project Award: 3rd SLAAI International Conference on Artificial Intelligence – 2019
5. Dean’s List Award for the years 2019, 2018, 2017 awarded by KDU

1. Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
2. National Engineering Research and Development Centre (NERDC)
3. HUAWEI Sri Lanka

Referred Journal articles

1. MAST Goonatilleke, B Hettige, (2022). Past, Present and Future Trends in Multi-Agent System Technology. Journal Européen des Systèmes Automatisés, Vol. 55, No. 6, pp. 723-739. https://doi.org/10.18280/jesa.550604
2. A.S.T Goonatilleke, B Hettige (2021). ThamRobot: An Automated Robotic System to Play Thammattama. International Journal of Computer Applications Technology and Research, Volume 10 Issue 11, November 2021 Edition. ISSN: 2319-8656.

Conference Papers

1. UDI Perera, B Hettige, MAST Goonatilleke, Robotic Marionette Puppet Controller with Shadow Effect, Proceedings of KDU International Research Conference 2023. Link: http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/7384
2. AHBKY Gawesha, B Hettige, MAST Goonatilleke, Implementation of Autonomous Robotic Arm for Nerenchi Board Game, Proceedings of KDU International Research Conference 2022. Link: http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/6449
3. TN Nicklesha, DMR Kulasekara, MAST Goonatilleke, Touchless Palmprint Recognition System using Image Processing, Proceedings of KDU International Research Conference 2022. Link: http://192.248.104.6/handle/345/6410
4. EMUWKM Abeyrathne, BHD Perera, DMR Kulasekara, MAST Goonatilleke, An Optimum Train Selection and Management Platform, Proceedings of KDU International Research Conference 2021.
5. M.A.S.T Goonatilleke, M.W.G Jayampath, B Hettige, Tilly – A Tamil Learning Chatbot for Non-Native Tamil Speakers, Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference, SLAAI-ICAI 2020, Springer Singapore.
6. M.A.S.T Goonatilleke, B Hettige, A Robotic Solution for Traditional Drums in Sri Lanka- Thammattama, Proceedings of the Third International Conference, SLAAI-ICAI 2019, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, December 12, 2019, Springer Singapore.
7. M.A.S.T Goonatilleke, B Hettige, Thambot – A Robotic Approach for Thammattama, Proceedings of KDU International Research Conference 2019.
8. M.A.S.T Goonatilleke, M.W.G Jayampath, B Hettige, Rice Express: A Communication Platform for Rice Production Industry, Proceedings of the Second International Conference, SLAAI-ICAI 2018, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, December 20, 2018, Springer Singapore.

1. Faculty Coordinator for NERDC – Faculty of Computing, KDU
2. Faculty Coordinator for IET on Campus – Faculty of Computing, KDU
3. Faculty Coordinator for HUAWEI Sri Lanka – Faculty of Computing, KDU
4. Member – Curricular Development and Review Committee (CDRC FOC )
5. Convener – Internal Quality Assurance Cell of Faculty of Computing (IQAC FOC )
6. Sports Coordinator – Faculty of Computing 2023
7. Co-Secretary at 15th International Research Conference of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University – 2022
8. Final Year Project Coordinator – Department of Computer Engineering, Faculty of Computing, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (2021 – 2023)

• COE3012: Computer System Engineering, BSc (Hons), Faculty of Computing, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University – 2024
• EE2122: Electronics Systems, BSc (Hons), Faculty of Computing, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University – 2024
• COE4042: Robotics and Automation, BSc (Hons), Faculty of Computing, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University – (2021 – 2024)
• EE4142: Digital System Design, BSc (Hons), Faculty of Computing, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University – (2022 – 2024)
• EE2222: Computer Interfacing and Microprocessors, BSc (Hons), Faculty of Computing, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University – (2021 – 2024)
• IT1012: Basic Computer Programming and Networks, BSc (Hons), Faculty of Engineering, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University – (2021)
• COE10322: Computer System Architecture, BSc (Hons), Faculty of Computing, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University – (2023 – 2024)
• CS2022: Operating Systems, BSc (Hons), Faculty of Computing, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University – (2023 – 2024)
• IT 2022: Object Oriented Programming, BSc (Hons), Faculty of Engineering, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University – (2021 – 2023)
• ET2223: Microprocessors Microcontrollers & Embedded Systems, Faculty of Engineering, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University – (2022 – 2023)

1. Temporary Instructor at Department of Computer Engineering, Faculty of Computing, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka. (Sep 2020 – Dec 2020).
2. Computer Engineering Trainee at Sri Lanka Telecom PLC, Headquarters, Colombo (Jul 2019 – Dec 2019).

• Member of SLAAI – Sri Lanka Association of Artificial Intelligence