Name: Mrs. Sandali Thamalka Goonatilleke
Position: Lecturer (Probationary)
E-mail: goonatillekemast@kdu.ac.lk
Contact Details – Mobile: 0713702571
Qualifications
Teaching Areas
Research Interests
Awards & Grants
Involvement with Other Organizations
Publications
Other Responsibilities
Teaching Experiences
Working Experience
Memberships
Qualifications
- 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)
Teaching Areas
- 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
Research Interests
- Artificial Intelligence
- Robotics and Automation
- Natural Language Processing
- Machine Learning
- Multi-Agent Systems
Awards & Grants
- Best Poster Award – Computing Session 15thInternational Research Conference of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University – 2022
- Trophy for the Best Overall Performance in Academic Studies in the Computer Engineering Stream Awarded by KDU – 2021
- Merit Award: The National ICT Awards (NBQSA) – 2020
- Best AI Project Award: 3rd SLAAI International Conference on Artificial Intelligence – 2019
- Dean’s List Award for the years 2019, 2018, 2017 awarded by KDU
Involvement with Other Organizations
- Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
- National Engineering Research and Development Centre (NERDC)
- HUAWEI Sri Lanka
Publications
Referred Journal articles
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- EMUWKM Abeyrathne, BHD Perera, DMR Kulasekara, MAST Goonatilleke, An Optimum Train Selection and Management Platform, Proceedings of KDU International Research Conference 2021.
- 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.
- 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.
- M.A.S.T Goonatilleke, B Hettige, Thambot – A Robotic Approach for Thammattama, Proceedings of KDU International Research Conference 2019.
- 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.
Other Responsibilities
- Faculty Coordinator for NERDC – Faculty of Computing, KDU
- Faculty Coordinator for IET on Campus – Faculty of Computing, KDU
- Faculty Coordinator for HUAWEI Sri Lanka – Faculty of Computing, KDU
- Member – Curricular Development and Review Committee (CDRC FOC )
- Convener – Internal Quality Assurance Cell of Faculty of Computing (IQAC FOC )
- Sports Coordinator – Faculty of Computing 2023
- Co-Secretary at 15th International Research Conference of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University – 2022
- Final Year Project Coordinator – Department of Computer Engineering, Faculty of Computing, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (2021 – 2023)
Teaching Experiences
- 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)
Working Experience
- Temporary Instructor at Department of Computer Engineering, Faculty of Computing, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka. (Sep 2020 – Dec 2020).
- Computer Engineering Trainee at Sri Lanka Telecom PLC, Headquarters, Colombo (Jul 2019 – Dec 2019).
Memberships
- Member of SLAAI – Sri Lanka Association of Artificial Intelligence