Name: Dr. (Mrs.) Nirosha Wedasinghe
Position: Senior Lecturer Grade II
E-mail: nirosha@kdu.ac.lk
Qualifications
Publications
Research Interests
Teaching Areas
Research Supervision
Work Experience
Awards
Qualifications
- PhD – Sir John Kothalawala Defence University Ratmalana.
- MSc in Information Technology,(GP 4.5) Charles Sturt University Australia 2008.
- BSc (Hons) –(2 nd Upper Division) London Metropolitan University – UK 2005.
Other Qualifications
- International Advanced Diploma in Computer Studies (NCC-UK-2005 Majoring in Internet System and Managing in Business Management).
- Diploma in computer studies (DICS ) IDM Colombo 1995.
- Certificate in computer studies (CCS) NIBM Colombo – 1995.
- Certificate in Hardware engineering –Lanka Institute- Colombo 4- 1998.
- Certificate in Oracle/PL SQL – IDM 2004.
- Certificate in UNIX operation – IDM 2004.
- Certificate in RPG/400 Operation – IDM 2003.
- Industrial Network Training course –IDM 2003.
Publications
- -Blind Draw-A software solution for image identification and artistic skills for visually impaired people using braille
ODS Fonseka, N Wedasinghe
2018 3rd International Conference on Information Technology Research (ICITR … 5
2018 - Braille Converter and Text-To-Speech Translator for Visually Impaired People in Sri Lanka
PYND Silva, N Wedasinghe
American Journal of Mobile Systems, Applications and Services 3 (1), 1-9 4
2017 - Web, Mobile and Computer Related Model to Bridge the Disability Digital Divide in Sri Lanka
N Wedasinghe, R Wickramarachchi
ICEEICT 2014 -Dhaka -Bangladesh 4
2014 - Building digitally inclusive differently abled community in Sri Lanka: an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) policy framework
N Wedasinghe1, N Sirisoma, APR Wicramarachchi
10 th International Research Conference 2017, General Sir John Kotelawala … 3
2017 - Web-Based Workload Maintain System for Midwives in Sri Lanka
D Dissanayake, DU Vidanagama, N Wedasinghe
Proceedings of the 13th KDU-IRC 2020 -General Sir John Kotelawala Defence … 2
2020 - Impact of Crime Reporting System to Enhance Effectiveness of Police Service
KN Jayasinghe, MPL Perera 2
2020 - Web, Mobile and Computer Accessibility: Issues Faced by the Sri Lankan Visually Impaired Community
N Wedasinghe, APR Wicramarachchi, NT Sirisoma
11 th International Research Conference KDU-Sri Lanka 2
2018 - ICT Model to Overcome Sri Lankan Disability Digital Divide
N Wedasinghe, R Wicramarachchi
International Journal of Information and Computation Technology (IJICT) 4 … 2
2014 - Implementation of Smart Pet Care Applications in an IoT Based Environment
W Liyanage, N Wedasinghe
Conference: KDU International Research Conference 2021At: Sri Lanka 1
2021 - Introducing E-Farmer Management System for Dedicated Economic Centers in Sri Lanka to Reengineer the Current Marketing Process
KPP Sandareka, N Wedasinghe
Proceedings of the 13th KDU-IRC 2020 -General Sir John Kotelawala Defence … 1
2020 - BRIDGING THE DISABILITY DIGITAL DIVIDE OF VISUALLY IMPAIRED COMMUNITY IN SRI LANKA:A FRAMEWORK TO OVERCOME THE ISSUES October 2020 DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.33186.04803 Thesis for …
N Wedasinghe, APR Wickramarachchi, NT Sirisoma
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University 1*
2020 - Sign Language Translator for deaf and Speech Impaired People using Convolutional Neural Network
VJ Samarasinghe, IAW SCM De Silva Sirisuriya,N Wedasinghe
KDU IRC-12 th International Research Conference – 11 th and 12 th September … 1*
2019 - Emergency Alert System for Reporting Crime Issues to Nearest Police Station
LC Wijenayaka, N Wedasinghe
11 th international Research Conference 2018 DU Sri Lanka 1
2018 - Rethinking the Disability Digital Divide in Relations to Visual Disability in Sri Lanka
N Wedasinghe, DR Wicramarachchi
ICSS 2013 -University of Keleniya 1
2013 - E-Farmer Management System for Empowering Sri Lankan Small-Scale Agriculture-Based Producers
KPP Sandareka, RMM Pradeep, N Wedasinghe, MPL Perera - A Design Guideline to Overcome Web Accessibility Issues Challenged by Visually Impaired Community in Sri Lanka
N Wedasinghe, NT Sirisoma, APR Wickramarachchi
arXiv preprint arXiv:2304.06924 2023 - Investigation Study on Awareness of Privacy Issues in the General Community
R Chandraprakash, K Munasinghe, N Wedasinghe 2023 - Enterprise Resource Planning based Effective Automated Facility Management System for Local University Accommodation
M Sirithunga, N Wedasinghe 2023 - Research Direction for Automated Online and Offline Hiking and Camping Supported Website
D Disanayake, N Wedasinghe 2023 - Fatigue Detection of Air Traffic Controllers
AS Silva, N Wedasinghe 2023 - Pet4Care: Identifying the Techniques Used to Find and Track Lost Pets and Proposing the Most Precise Application
WM Subasinghe, N Wedasinghe 2023 - Decision Support System for Local A/L Path Selection based on Knowledge Management Concept
M Sirithunga, N Wedasinghe 2023 - Higher Education: Virtual and Physical Course Management System
PVL Perera, N Wedasinghe 2023 - IoT-Based Safety Management System Through Smart Street Lightning: A Step Toward the Humanistic Society’s Safety for Women
M Perera, N Wedasinghe 2023 - Critical Analysis of E-Commerce Infrastructure in Sri Lanka: Challenges and Potential Directions for Development
J Bandara, N Wedasinghe 2023 - Disease Diagnosing System for Vegetable Crop Cultivation Based on Image Processing
R Fernando, N Wedasinghe 2023 - A Web Portal for Buying & Selling Coconut Products and Services Domestically
R Rathnayake, N Wedasinghe 2023 - Evolution of Online Trading Marketing in Sri Lanka
AMR Adithya, N Wedasinghe 2023 - Guided Approach to Automate the Hospital Pharmacy Management System
J Jayamanna, N Wedasinghe 2023 - SpiAuc: Development of an Online Platform to Sale the Spices in Sri Lankan Market
U Ukgoda, MWP Maduranga, N Wedasinghe 2022 - A Design Guideline to Overcome Web Accessibility Issues Challenged by Visually Impaired Community in Sri Lanka
NT Sirisoma, APR Wickramarachchi, N Wedasinghe 2022 - Facilitating the Interaction between medical reps and health professionals through a drug management system
LR Mohammed, D Gunasekera, N Wedasinghe 2022 - American Sign Language Recognition Using Deep Learning
N Wedasinghe 2022 - Technology Involvement And Effectiveness For Online Learning During Covid-19 Pandemic
G Navodya, N Wedasinghe 2022 - Factors affecting undergraduates’ intention towards digital piracy of software in Sri Lanka with special reference to undergraduates in general Sir John Kotelawala Defence …
KGU Sankalpana, N Wedasinghe 2022 - Factors Affecting Undergraduate Students’ Intention towards Digital Piracy of Software in Sri Lanka: with special reference to Undergraduates in Kotelawala Defence University
KGU Sankalpana, N Wedasinghe 2022 - Use of Mobile Application to Improve Student Performance among Primary School Students in Sri Lanka
H Amarasinghe, BHD Perera, N Wedasinghe
2021 8th International Conference on ICT & Accessibility (ICTA), 1-6 2021 - A review: Impact of Internet on online medical consultancy platform
N Wedasinghe, D Gunasekara, M Munasinghe
39 th National Information Technology Conference 2021 Sri Lanka 2021 - ON SCENE CRIME REPORTING SYSTEM FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT IN SRI LANKA
N Wedasinghe, K Jayasinghe
Conference: KDU International Research Conference 2021At: Sri Lanka 2021 - Implementing A Web-Based School Management System for Sri Lankan Schools
L De Silva, N Wedasinghe, GIF De Silva 2021 - Real-time Sign Language Recognition System for Sign Language to Text Translation: A Review
DS Sirisuiya, N Wedasinghe 2021 - Covid-19’s Impact on Online Banking and E-Payment Usage
MSR Keerthisinghe, N Wedasinghe 2021 - How Information Technology Has Made Advertising More Appealing and Authentic To The Consumer
G Aponsu, N Wedasinghe 2021 - A review of security aspects of ATM transaction in banking sector
DKA Wijesuriya, N Wedasinghe 2021 - Implementation of Business Process Management System: A Case Study Relevant to Janitorial Industry (Sithumina Cleaning Service Pvt Ltd)
NGC Ranahansani, W Gunathilake, N Wedasinghe
Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya 2021 - Effective Use of Retail Store Management System for Small Retail Store
W Gunawardana, N Wedasinghe
Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya 2021 - A Critical Analysis of Online Consumer Buying Behavior of Cosmetics Products in Sri Lanka
KWK Savinda, N Wedasinghe
Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya 2021 - Knowledge Management Systems in the Agricultural Context to Face Resilience in the New Normal
MVT Kawya, N Wedasinghe, WJ Samaraweera
Conference: KDU International Research Conference 2021At: Sri Lanka 2021 - On Scene Crime Reporting System for Law Enforcement in Sri Lanka
KN Jayasinghe, N Wedasinghe 2021 - Web-Based Application for Mothers and Midwives
D Wijayawickrama, SCMD Sirisuriya, N Wedasinghe
Proceedings of the 13th KDU-IRC 2020 -General Sir John Kotelawala Defence … 2020 - Challengers of Manual Bug Management in Software Development Industry: A Comprehensive Survey
S Hemali, N Wedasinghe 2020 - The Impact of IoT Concept on Smart Petcare Applications
W Liyanage, N Wedasinghe, W Wanniarachchi 2020 - Road Incidents Pre-Notifying Navigation Android Application Model Suggestion for Sri Lanka
HSN Jayasinghe, N Wedasinghe 2020 - Evolution of the Effectiveness of Locomotive Schedule Record System in Sri Lanka
APB Hirushan, DU Vidanagama, N Wedasinghe 2020 - Automated System to Improve the Performance of Vehicle Service Management in Automobile Industry
H Jayalath, N Wedasinghe 2020 - Designing of Online Shopping Store
T Madusanka, N Wedasinghe 2020 - Video Games and Decision-Making Ability Improvements.
L Bhanuka, N Wedasinghe 2020 - Causing Factors for Less Student-Teacher Interaction in Virtual Classrooms. & Video Conferencing in Distance Learning: A Review
AHT Lakshan, N Wedasinghe 2020 - Online or Face-to-Face Communication? The Selection of Sri Lankan Youths
SN Wasana, N Wedasinghe 2020 - Impact of E-learning and E-Teaching During the Pandemic of Covid-19 in Sri Lanka
CL Samaranayake, N Wedasinghe 2020 - Introducing an Automated Consumer Complaint Management System to Improve the Performances of National Water Supply and Drainage Board
SD Perera, N Wedasinghe 2020 - Automated Hospital Clinic Maintaining System for Government Hospitals in Sri Lanka
NM Malshani, N Wedasinghe 2020 - Identification of Importance to Credit Card Fraud Detection Within Online Transactions from the Client Side
H Herath, N Wedasinghe 2020 - Human Resource Management Practices and Job Performance among Staff Level Employees in Foundation Garment (Pvt) Ltd-Palapathwala
W Wijerathne, N Wedasinghe 2020 - Planning an Automated Grade Point Average (GPA) Calculation System to Enhance Students’ Academic Performance
SS Milan, N Wedasinghe 2020 - A Comprehensive Review of Automated Railway Ticketing System
KN Jayathunga, N Wedasinghe 2020 - Online Leave Application System for Government School Teachers
KD Abegunawardhan, N Wedasinghe 2020 - Identify Best Online Business Solution for Handicrafts and Traditional Industries to Exploit Economic & Business Opportunities in Sri Lanka
D Dissanayake, N Wedasinghe 2020 - A Study on the Impact of Virtual Management on Employee Performance
R Wehella, RMM Pradeep, N Wedasinghe 2020 - Interchange Library Material Among Schools: Integrating the Library Management System
W Wijayasinghe, N Wedasinghe 2020 - Establishing Food Donation System in Sri Lanka
T Imeshani, N Wedasinghe 2020 - An Introduction to the Planning of an Online Bookstore
W Ranasinghe, N Wedasinghe 2020 - Online Medical Consultancy Platform
M Munasinghe, N Wedasinghe 2020 - Development of Online Bus Ticket Purchasing and Reservation System for Smart Phones
N Wedasinghe, NV Samarasinghe 2020 - Vehicle Movement Based Automatic Street Light Control System
DS Dissanayake, N Wedasinghe 2020 - Survey on Development of Internship Communicating and Monitoring Web-Based System
MS Chandrasekara, N Wedasinghe 2020 - Improving and Perfecting Prevailing Automated School Management System in the Sri Lankan Context
L De Silva, W Wanniarachchi, N Wedasinghe 2020 - Lawyers’ Work Management Through Digitization
MVT Kawya, N Wedasinghe 2020 - Digitizing The Work Management At Law Firms
MVT Kawya, N Wedasinghe
Proceedings of the 13th KDU-IRC 2020 -General Sir John Kotelawala Defence … 2020 - Designing a Mobile Application for Dyslexic Children
UGN Utthara, SCMDS Sirisooriya, N Wedasinghe
KDU IRC-12 th International Research Conference – 11 th and 12 th September … 2019 - Driver Drowsiness Detection Methods
A Athukoral, N Wedasinghe
KDU IRC-12 th International Research Conference – 11 th and 12 th September … 2019 - A Design of a Performance Appraisal System for Apparel Manufacturing Industry in Sri Lanka
W Canishka, N Wedasinghe
KDU IRC-12 th International Research Conference – 11 th and 12 th September … 2019 - Designing a Mobile Application for Dyslexic Children
K Uththara, SCMD Silva, S Sirisooriya, N Wedasinghe
KDU IRC-12 th International Research Conference – 11 th and 12 th September … 2019 - A Machine Learning Based Solution for Finding Perfect Marital Partner
T Wickramasinghe, D Vidanagama, N Wedasinghe
KDU 11 th International Research Conference Colombo- Sri Lanka 2018 - ENCRYPTING MEDICAL DATA IN VITAL FOR PATIENT SECURIT
N Jayathilaka, N Wedasinghe
The Seventh International Conference on Advancement of Development … 2018 - Web Applications securing Method
KTP Wicramasinghe, N Wedasinghe
International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems … 2018 - An Efficient Web Enabled Automatic Emergency Medical Assistance System Using Android
U De Silva, H Gunathilaka, N Wedasinghe 2018 - Data Security System for Chat Applications using Cryptography, Steganography and Image Processing
SC Mataraarachchi, N Wedasinghe
11 th International Research Conference KDU- Sri Lanka 2018 - A Software Solution for Image Identification and Artistic Skills for Visually Impaired People using Braille
ODS Fonseka, N Wedasinghe
11 th International Research Conference-General Sir john Kotelawala Defence … 2018 - An Efficient Web Enabled Automatic Emergency Medical Assistance System Using Android
De Silva, UDVA, H Gunathilaka, N Wedasinghe
11 th International Research Conference- KDU Sri lanka 2018 - Software solution effectiveness for Image Identification and Artistic skills for visually impaired people through Braille
ODS Fonseka, N Wedasinghe
2 nd International Conference on Information Technology Research-ITRC … 2017 - Social exclusion and disability digital divide: Findings from Sri Lankan base analysis
N Wedasinghe, N Sirisoma, R Wicramarachchi
15 th Asia Pacific Research Conference- Japan 2017 - Generalized Restaurants Management System
MNP Dhanasekara, N Wedasinghe
10 th KDU International Research Conference 2017 - Review of Online Fast Food Guiding System
S Galagoda, N Wedasinghe
10 th KDU International Research Conference 2017 - Domestic Services Management System: A Sri Lankan Perspective
S Wickramaratne, N Wedasinghe
10 th International Research Conference 2017 - Remote Patient Monitoring System to Pediatric Heart Patients for postoperative care
S Ranasinghe, N Wedasinghe
6 th International Conference on Advancement of Development Administration … 2017 - Use of image processing to easy e-content reader for physically differently-abled personnel
. Mithrasena, A.H.R.P., Kulasekara, D.M.R. & Wedasinghe, N.
Kelaniya Journal of Management. 5 (2), pp.55–63. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/k 2017 - Use of Image Processing to Easy e-content Reader for Physically Differently-Abled Personnel
AHRP Mithrasena, DMR Kulasekara, N Wedasinghe
International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI 2016), Kelaniya … 2016 - Transforming government process through effective utility management system: a Sri Lankan case study
JKC Shayalika, NCD Arambawela, S Wickramarathne, SD Ranasinghe, …
Nineth International conference KDU 2016, 8-9 September 2016, General Sir … 2016 - Use of Internet of things(IoT) For the people with disabilities: a Sri Lankan Case Study
N Wedasinghe, R Wicramaarachchi
3 rd International Research Conferences Social Sciences (ICSS 2016 … 2016 - Internet of Things to overcome differently abled community issues
N Wedasinghe
International Research Conference -2016, Ratmalana-Sri Lanka, General Sir … 2016 - A Framework to overcome disability digital divide in Sri Lanka,
N Wedasinghe, N Sirisoma, APR Wicramarachchi
17 th International Postgraduate Research conference (IPRC) 2016,Kelaniya … 2016 - Use of Internet of Things (IOT) for the People with Disaabilities: A Sri Lankan Case Study
APR Wicramarachchi, N Wedasinghe
Journal of Social Science, University of Kelaniya 9 (3) 2016 - Transforming Government Processes; through the Utility Management System for Industrial Development Board, Sri Lanka
JKC Shayalika, NCD Arambawela, S Wickramarathne, SD Ranasinghe, … 2016
Use of Image Processing to Easy e-content Reader for Differently-Abled Personnel
A Mithrasena, DMR Kulasekara, N Wedasinghe
Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka 2016 - Use of Internet of Things (IoT) to overcome differently abled community issues
N Wedasinghe 2016 - Technology Adoption and disability Digital Divide
N Wedasinghe, S N, WA P.R
Eighth International conference KDU 2015, 27-28 August 2015, General Sir … 2015
Journals
- Wedasinghe, N., Wicramaarachchi, R. (2015) ” Rethinking the Disability Digital Divide in Relations to Visual Disability in Sri Lanka. Journal of Social Science, Vol. 7, No ,03 Kelaniya-Sri Lanka , University of Kelaniya
[online] http://repository.kln.ac.lk/jspui/handle/123456789/11051
- Wedasinghe, N , Sirisoma N, Wicramarachchi A.P.R. (2015), Bridging the Disability Digital Divide: an Empirical study on Sri Lanka: American Journal of Mobile Systems, Applications and Services, Vol. 1, No. 2, October 2015 Publish Date: Jul. 31, 2015 Pages: 94-101
[online] http://files.aiscience.org/journal/article/html/70110017.html
- Wedasinghe,N., Wicramaarachchi, R. (February 2014 ) ICT Model to Overcome Sri Lankan Disability Digital Divide, International Journal of Information and Computation Technology. Volume 4, Number 11 (2014), pp. 1103-1108 © International Research Publications HouseISSN 0974-2239
- Wedasinghe, N.(2014) Digital Divide in Relation to Differently Abled Community in Sri Lanka, Journalism and Mass Communication Subject Under Computer and Communication, David Publishing company – USA (ISSN 2160- 6579)
Conferences
a. Full Paper peer Reviewed
- Wedasinghe, N (2015) Disability Digital Divide: an analysis on Sri Lanka, Third International conference on Asian studies 2015, 20-21 June 2015,Nigata, Japan. Challengers and Issues in the 21 st Century: Asian perspectives.
- Wedasinghe, N, Sirisoma N, Wicramarachchi A.P.R (2015) Technology Adoption and disability Digital Divide:an Empirical study on Sri Lanka , Eighth International conference KDU 2015, 27-28 August 2015, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. Rathmalana.
- Wedasinghe, N.(2014) Nation development by bridging the disability digital divide in Sri Lana, International Research Conference 2014 on Expanding development horizons through Education, Research and innovation ,August 21-22 ,Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Wedasinghe, N. , Wicramarachchi, R.(2014) A comparative study on digital divide in relation to disabled community in USA and Sri Lanka, International Conference on Sri Lanka in world affairs’, 03 ed – 4 th July 2014, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Wedasinghe, N. and Wicramarachchi, R. (2014) Web,Mobile and Computer related model to bridging the disability digital divide in Sri Lanka,International Conference on Electrical Engineering and Information & Communication Technology-2014 (ICEEICT) Military Institute of Science and Technology(MIST), Dhaka,Bangladesh, Conference proceedings. P-78
- Wedasinghe, N.(2014) Digital Divide in Relation to Differently Abled Community in Sri Lanka,International Conference on Social Sciences-2014(ICOSS) Colombo, Sri Lanka, Conference proceedings. PP 68-79 ISSN 2357-2663
- Wedasinghe,N., Wicramaarachchi, R. (February 2014 ) ICT Model to Overcome Sri Lankan Disability Digital Divide,2nd INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE On “Advancements in Computing Sciences, Information Techniques & Emerging E-Learning Technologies ,New Delhi – INDIA, Jawaharlal Nehru University.P 171-172
- Wedasinghe,N., Wicramaarachchi, R. (December 2013 ) Enhancing Visually Handicapped Knowledge by Eliminating Disability Digital Divide 2nd International Research Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences (IRCHS 2013),Colombo – Sri Lanka, University of Sri Jayewardenepura ISBN:978-955-4908-01-7, Pp 80-81
- Wedasinghe,N., Wicramaarachchi, R. (November 2013) ” Rethinking the Disability Digital Divide in Relations to Visual Disability in Sri Lanka 2 nd International Research Conferences Social Sciences (ICSS 2013),Kelaniya-Sri Lanka , University of Kelaniya. P.246
- Wedasinghe, N.,Wicramaarachchi, R.,Yapa, Y.M.S.K (August 2013) “Eliminating disability digital divide in Sri Lanka“,International Research Symposium -2013,Ratmalana-Sri Lanka,General Sir John KotelawalaDefence University. PP 111- 118, ISBN 978-955-0301-07-2
- Wedasinghe , N., 3rd International Conference on Business and Information 2012-University of Kelaniya November 2012 – National policies on web site infrastructure development awareness for differently abled community in Sri Lanka., 1-11, PP. ISBN:978-955-4563-03-2
- Wedasinghe, N., Renasinghe, B., International Symposium 2012 KotelawalaDefence University August 2012 – National Policies on the use of web services by the physically disabled community in Sri Lanka: an analysis of problems and issues. PP 366-377, ISBN 978-955-0301-05-8
- ICT Research into Practice Conference 2010 – Profiting from emerging technologies:A guided tour for successful Commercialization of e-Commerce Technology in an Organization.
- ICT Research into Practice Conference 2009 – IS/IT Investment Evaluation Practices: Analysis of Research Findings.
b. Abstract Peer Reviewed
- Wedasinghe N. Sirisoma N(2015) ICT Training model for Differently abled community in the apparel Sector in Sri Lanka,1 st World Asian Studies conference held 11-13 th August 2015 Colombo –Galadari Sri Lanka (WASC 2015),ISBN:978-955-4903-38-8. P 12
- Wedasinghe, N., Conference on Japan Sri Lanka collaborative Research (SLJCR) – April 2013 -The Handicapped in the Information Age: Comparative study on Sri Lanka and Japan on eliminating Digital Divide, University of Peradeniya P.85
- Wedasinghe, N.(2014) A comparative study on digital divide in relation to disabled community in India and Sri Lanka, 3 ed International conference on Advancement of Development Administration 2014, October 9- 11 , 2014) NIDA, Bangkok, Thailand
- Attale, D.S.A, Sumanagrathne, N.B.M, Karunarathne, K.N.N.S, Wedasinghe, N.(2014 Nov) ICT Adoption among the differently abled community in Sri Lanka :,an empirical investigation, ICCSR (International conference on corporate social responsibility. Colombo , Sri Lanka,P. 7, ISBN:978-955-4903-23-4
- CT Research into Practice Conference 2012 – University of Wolverhampton and IDM- ICT Accessibility issues faced by Sri Lankan blind and vision impaired community: an analysis of findings.
- 7 th Research Conference March 2014 – The Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka ,Digital Divide in the differently abled community in Sri Lanka
Research Publication Activities
- Associate Editor for Journal of ICT Research into Practice Volume 2, Issue2, November 2011.
- Associate Editor for Journal of ICT Research into Practice Volume 2, Issue1, April 2011.
Poster Presentation
- ACM Perera, Wedasinghe, N, (2015) Investigating the Effects of ICT for Parents and School Communication , Eighth International conference KDU 2015, 27-28 August 2015, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. Rathmalana.. P 103
- Wedasinghe, N., Conference on Japan Sri Lanka collaborative Research (SLJCR) – April 2013 -The Handicapped in the Information Age: Comparative study on Sri Lanka and Japan on eliminating Digital Divide, University of Peradeniya P.85
Research Interests
- Management Information Systems
- Digital Inclusion and Web Accessibility
- Internet Governance and e- Governance
- e- Commerce applications
Teaching Areas
PROGRAMME(S) ON WHICH TEACHING WILL BE UNDERTAKEN in POSTGRADUTE:
- MSc in IT / MSc in SITM: Research Methods and Study Skills, Dissertation Proposal, Dissertation Presentation and Dissemination, Business Process Improvement, IS/IT Management, Applied IT Strategic Planing, Innovation and Emerging Technologies.
- BSc: Research method and Study Skills, Information Engineering, Database management, IT Management.
- Visiting Lecturer at Kothalawala Defence University of Sri Lanka –MIS Subject in Management Faculty 2012.
Previous Teaching Experience
- External short courses in Information Technology
- AAT Computing and Information System modules and Hardware engineering Subjects.
Research Supervision
- Use of E-learning to Deliver Degree Programmes: A comparative analysis of Implimantations in UK with one Private Sector Higher Education Institute in Sri Lanka – Subashini Sumanasekara –University Of Wolverhampton UK.(Msc in SITM) – 2010.
- Investigate the relationship between IS/IT and Business Strategies and Develop a set of guidelines for effective alignment of these strategies in Lanka Bell – Telecommunication Company – Sachitha Wimalarathne – University Of Wolverhampton UK.(Msc in SITM) -2010.
- Impact of the Evolution of IS/IT enabled business transformation on the role of the CIO:A study of Lanka bell-A Sri Lankan Telecommunication company – Arshad Fadhill -2010 University Of Wolverhampton UK.(Msc in SITM) -2010
- Comparative analysis of IS/IT usage in two leading Private and Public Medical Sector Organization in Sri Lanka: Set of recommendations to improve patient Care – Mathanki Pullendren – University Of Wolverhampton UK.(Msc in SITM) -2010.
- Problems and issues relating to customer of e-banking in Sri Lanka- Thusitha Pathirage – University Of Wolverhampton UK.(Msc in SITM) -2010.
- Geographical Information System(GIS) for Sri Lanka Army: Analysis GIS usage in the eradiction of war in North and East by Lt Col Suresh Pakshaweera – University Of Wolverhampton UK.(Msc in SITM) -2010.
- Role of Management on Achieving Competitive Advantage through IS/IT:A Case Study of Sri Lankan Airline –Hasitha Willawarachchi – University Of Wolverhampton UK.(Msc in SITM) -2010.
- Role of Internet on Customer Care in FedEx operations in Sri Lanka: a Set of Guidelines for Improvement – Ajanthan Shamugam – University Of Wolverhampton UK.(Msc in SITM) -2010.
- Study of Practices and Strategies in Green IT Implimentations in organizations to create an eco-Friendly Environment:a Set of Guideline for Success – Narain Thayagaraj – University Of Wolverhampton UK.(Msc in SITM) -2010.
- Managing Security in Wi-Fi Networks: A Best Practice Framework to manage Wi-Fi Networks security in a Travel Company in Sri Lanka –KGT Thusendra – University Of Wolverhampton UK.(Msc in SITM) -2010.
- An Investigation Into The Critical Success Factors (Csfs) Which Enables The Use Of Knowledge Management Systems By The Software Engineers In Sri Lanka.- Ruwangi Fernando – University Of Wolverhampton UK.(Msc in SITM) -2010.
- Achieving Competitive Advantage in Banking Sector using IS/IT: Set of Guidelines to Strategic Management Madawa Ranawaka- University Of Wolverhampton UK.(Msc in SITM) -2011.
- Realizing the Potential Benefits of Using ICT in the Agricultural Sector: Set of Guidelines to Strategic Management – Nadeera Wijenayake – University Of Wolverhampton UK.(Msc in SITM) -2011.
- Use Of M-Learning Practices In Higher Education: A Best Practice Framework For Strategic Management – Gayani W. Wadanamby – University Of Wolverhampton UK.(Msc in SITM) -2011.
- Management On How To Improve The Level Of Utilization Of Internet Technologies To Achieve Operational Excellence In The Banking Sector – Mahesh Happitiya – University Of Wolverhampton UK.(Msc in SITM) -2011.
- A Set Of Guide Lines To The Strategic Management For The Development And Implementation Of An E-Learning System In Higher Education Sector – Nirosha D. Perera – University Of Wolverhampton UK.(Msc in SITM) -2011.
- Realizing The Benefits Of E-Government Initiatives In Saarc Countries: Set Of Guidelines On How To Integrate Critical Success Factors Into Public Sector Organizations – BiswaniInoka Koralage,- University Of Wolverhampton UK.(Msc in SITM) -2011.
- An Integral Framework for Secured E-Commerce: Set of Guidelines for Strategic Management -Harsha Wickramasinghe – University Of Wolverhampton UK.(Msc in SITM) -2011.
- Achieving Competitive Advantage Through IS/IT in the Banking Sector: A Set of Guidelines for Strategic Management-Madawa Ranawaka – University Of Wolverhampton UK.(Msc in SITM) -2011.
- Use of ICT in the construction industry: setup guidelines to the management -Pettagam Buddhimann Weerasinghe – University Of Wolverhampton UK.(Msc in ITM) -2011.
- Green it and sustainable environment: an analysis of applications in the Export manufacturing sector in Sri Lanka.-H.S. Chamara Senevirathne – University Of Wolverhampton UK.(Msc in SITM) -2011.
- Use of ICT in secondary education system in UK: towards an ICT applications portfolio model for strategic management- Srimantha Sanjeewa Gamaethige – University Of Wolverhampton UK.(Msc in SITM) -2011.
- Use of ict in secondary education system in uk: critical success factors to realize the benefits – D. Aruna Buddhika – University Of Wolverhampton UK.(Msc in SITM) -2011.
- Study on IPv4-to-IPv6 migration in Sri Lanka: Analysis of findings – Widhanelage Kushan Ranatunga – University Of Wolverhampton UK.(Msc in ITM) -2012.
- Achieving Right Alignment between IS/IT Strategy and Business Strategy in a SME: Critical Success Factors – Ahmed Shahee – University Of Wolverhampton UK.(Msc in ITM) -2012.
- Application of Six Sigma technique for the IT security management – -W.A. Tiron Aravinda – University Of Wolverhampton UK.(Msc in SITM) -2012 – University Of Wolwerhampton UK.(Msc in SITM) -2012.
- Commercialization of cloud computing; critical success factors Losaka Langala Sirirsena – University Of Wolverhampton UK.(Msc in SITM) -2012.
- Realizing the potential benefits of data mining techniques: Stock market data analyzing framework for strategic management. – M.S.I. Jiffry -University Of Wolverhampton UK.(Msc in SITM) -2012.
- Internet Technology Adoption in Small and Medium Enterprises: Critical Success Factors for Developing Countries- Nalaka Wimalarathne – University Of Wolverhampton UK.(Msc in SITM) -2012.
- The impact of e-Government applications on the performance of public sector administration of developing countries: The case of Government E-letter Management System(GEMS) of the Maldives. Ahmed Naufal Abdul Hadee – University Of Wolverhampton UK.(Msc in SITM) -2012.
- Prasanna Kusum – Use of Smart Phones and Tablet PCs in Managing Business: A Set of Guidelines for Strategic management – University Of Wolverhampton UK.(Msc in SITM) -2012.
- Critical Success Factors for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Implementation: A Study on a Tea Export Company in Sri Lanka –Yoshika Weerasinghe – University Of Wolverhampton UK.(Msc in SITM) -2012.
- Aligning of IS/IT with Business Objectives: A Study on a Multinational Manufacturing Company in Sri Lanka.- Sumeda Liyana Badalge – University Of Wolverhampton UK.(Msc in SITM) -2013.
- Success Factors for Information Systems use in Strategic Planning: Perspectives of Sri Lankan Information Technology/Systems Managers -Sabri Sawaad -University Of Wolverhampton UK.(Msc in SITM) 2013.
- Realizing the potential benefits of mobile phone financial services: Critical Success Factors – Sagara J S Abeyrathne – University Of Wolverhampton UK.(Msc in SITM) -2013.
- Use of Network Forensics to formulate Network Security – Dhishan Dhammearatchi – University Of Wolverhampton UK.(Msc in SITM) -2013.
- Identifying the critical success factors (CSF) of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems in customer oriented industrial service providing organisations; set of guide lines to the higher level management to enhance customer-intimacy Iresh Piyatilleke – University Of Wolverhampton UK.(Msc in ITM) -2013.
- Integrating smart phones in to Business Information Systems (BIS): Set of guide lines to the Strategic management.- Mr. Sekar Sajith Rukshan – University Of Wolverhampton UK.(Msc in ITM) -2013.
- A study on the use of crowdsourcing in SIS development: set of guidelines for strategic management – W. Channa Dewamitta – University Of Wolverhampton UK.(Msc in SITM) -2013.
- Realising the potential benefits of medical informatics in Healthcare Sector Organisations: Critical Success Factors- C. D. NavodaGrero – University Of Wolverhampton UK.(Msc in SITM) -2013.
- Green Informatics and New Directions for the IS Community: Analysis of Findings – Mirunaaliny SomasuntharaIyer – University Of Wolverhampton UK.(Msc in SITM) -2013.
- Achieving business objectives in global fast food industry through balanced scorecard augmented by strategic IS/IT: Case study of Pizza Hut Sri Lanka.- Duminda Kulathilake – University Of Wolverhampton UK.(Msc in SITM) -2013.
- Strategic information System (IS) Solution for a Seaport in Sri Lanka: Set of Guidelines to the Strategic Management – Susantha Anura Rajapaksha – University Of Wolverhampton UK.(Msc in ITM) -2013.
- Establishing Information infrastructure in business organizations in Sri Lanka: Guidelines to the management. – Indulekha Mithkalana Wickramaratne – University Of Wolverhampton UK.(Msc in ITM) -2013.
Work Experience
Academic Experience (6 Years):
- Head of Postgraduate Programmes and Research in ICT Faculty-IDM cum Programme Manager for University of Wolverhampton UK Masters Programme:2012 – 2013.
- Manager Research and Development cum Programme Manager For University ofWolverhampton UK Masters Programme: IDM AU Colombo 2010–2011.
- Lecturer cum Coordinator for University of CharlsSturt Australia BIT and MIT Progamme, University of Portsmouth UK and PGDIP in NCC UK : IDM AU Colombo 2008-2009.
- Lecturer cum Coordinator in Information Systems: IDM AU Colombo, 2008-2009.
- Lecturer – OKI International College Wattla,2007-2008.
- Lecturer – JMC College Gampaha, 2007-2008.
- IT Executive.(Head of IT- Yakkala Branch)-ESQUEL Group – Sri Lanka 2000 – 2007 .
- Programmer/IT Assistant – Jaela Branch ESQUEL Group – Sri Lanka 1997 – 2000.
- MSc – Projects 60 Credits (19 every year)
- BSc – Course Name 15 Credit Projects (average of 10 every year)
- Programe Manager for University of WolverhamptonUK Postgraduate programmes
- Promoting and Marketing University of WolverhamptonUK PostgaduateProgrammes
- Personel Tutor for M.ScProgramme
- Chief Organizer for IDM Research Conference and research publications.
- Research Journal Publications
- Organizing Public lectures
- Organizing Seminars and workshops in ICT Area
- Coordinator MSc. Programme – University of Portsmouth
- Coordinator PgDip-NCC-UK
- Coordinator BIT and MIT Programme-Charles Sturt University Australia
- Previous Experience:
- Development of Undergraduate EDEXEL International HND Course Data Design Concept. Data Analysis and Information System, Information Technology management modules course books, Assignment Development
Awards
- Best Paper Award of the 1st International Conference on Social Sciences – 2014 (ICOSS) Colombo, Sri Lanka Mrs. Nirosha Wedasinghe (General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University, Sri Lanka) Paper Title: “Digital Divide in Relation to Differently Abled Community in Sri Lanka”
- Best Presentation Award (Sociology, Social Issues and Public Policy Session) – International Conference on Social Sciences -2014 – (ICOSS) Colombo, Sri lanka Mrs. Nirosha Wedasinghe (General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University, Sri Lanka) Paper Title: “Digital Divide in Relation to Differently Abled Community in Sri Lanka”